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Introducing the Greenvelope x Plum Pretty Sugar® Collection

Three beautiful floral digital invitations from the Plum Pretty Sugar collection

Known for their iconic floral patterns and eye-catching, effortless design, Plum Pretty Sugar is now bringing their romantic wedding styles full circle with an exclusive Greenvelope digital stationery collection.  read more…

Make Your Teacher Smile with These Teacher Appreciation Cards

Make Your Teacher Smile with These Teacher Appreciation Cards

Teachers do an impressive job all year round, so it makes sense that we seek out moments like Teacher Appreciation Day to celebrate their dedication. Sending teacher appreciation cards is a simple yet powerful way to show that you’re grateful for their hard work. 

Whether you’re sending a Teacher Appreciation Day card or simply want to send a thank you card to an amazing instructor, we have all the ideas you need. Get ready to find plenty of wording ideas, gift inspiration, and some of our favorite teacher appreciation cards. 

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Get Well Soon Cards: Wording Ideas, Designs, and More Inspiration

get well soon cards sample from Greenvelope

Sending a greeting card to wish someone well is oftentimes due to a challenging time, an illness, or other sad news. While the reason for the card may be unfortunate, it offers a lovely opportunity to express how much you care about someone and offer any support they might need. 

In this guide, we’ll share some of our best advice on how to create heartfelt get well soon cards. You’ll gain insights on details to include, how to say what you mean, and discover beautiful get well soon card designs. 
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Wedding Invitation Trends for 2021 Weddings

three affordable wedding invitations laid out on a wood table with ribbon and envelopes

While a wedding invitation captures a special moment in time, from year to year wedding invitations hardly stay the same. Previously unforeseen styles, formats, accents, and artistry sprout at the hands of gifted artists and designers in order to accommodate how couples’ tastes and preferences evolve. Trends then emerge and help set the tone for thousands of wedding celebrations each year. 

From daring pattern combos to inventive dimensionality and beyond, the wedding invitation trends we’re seeing for 2021 do push the envelope, but in ways that are true to the design while also accentuating the authenticity of the couple about to exchange vows. read more…

10 Ways to Show You Care with Just Because Cards

Just Because card featuring pink florals and bold typography that reads "Don't Worry Be Happy"

Just Because cards are at once incredibly straightforward and incredibly versatile. They can be just as they sound – a card sent “just because”; a friendly and loving wave, if you will – but they can also stretch into so much more. Pair the perfect graphic with the perfect just because card message, and you get an instrument of joy that your recipients will love and cherish. 

To help you get the most out of your Just Because card, we put together a list of 10 different ways you can truly show you care. Check them out below! read more…

Announcing the 2019 Holiday Design Competition Winners

It is that time of year where we begin trading in our lemonade for lattes and swimsuits for sweaters, which can mean only one thing: holiday season is just around the corner. And to help make sure your holiday season is exceptionally stylish, our talented team of designers were challenged to create and submit holiday invitations and holiday cards that brought the best of the classics with an updated, modern, and ultra-cheery style. 

This year’s Greenvelope Holiday Challenge was judged by the incredibly talented Jacquelyn of Beijos Events. Perhaps best known for their innovative, one-of-a-kind event design, Beijos Events brings creativity and love to everything they touch, from an elegant bridal shower to a children’s bedroom redesign. In addition to sharing real weddings, events, and styled shoots, Beijos also provides impeccable inspiration for everything from interior design to travel tips. With an iconic and unforgettable aesthetic, you can spot a Beijos-styled event from a mile away. Darlings of the industry with fans and features including Brides, Green Wedding Shoes, Elle Decor, Ruffled, 100 Layer Cake, and more, we are so thrilled to have Jacquelyn join us to select her favorites this holiday season. Without further ado, keep scrolling to see the final Greenvelope Holiday Design challenge winners!

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Birth Announcement Ideas to Share the Exciting News

Birth announcements aren’t necessarily top of mind for couples just welcoming a new bundle of joy. They just can’t be – new parents are, after all, concerned with being new parents. Expecting folks to carve out space in their new parent brains is unrealistic. That is, expecting folks to do so without help.

That’s where our list of birth announcement ideas come in. Because birth announcements are an important part of you and your baby’s journey together, and because your loved ones all want to hear about your new addition, we’re here to bridge the gap and guide you toward the birth announcement style that will communicate your message precisely the way you want it to be communicated. read more…

Expert Tips for DIY Paperless Wedding Invitations You’ll Love

When it comes to your wedding, invitations are the perfect place to start some DIY fun. Your invite is one of the first communications your guests will receive about your wedding—so make it special! Skip the paper and try your hand at creating a beautiful paperless invite that can be delivered directly to the email inboxes of your guests. If you want to try your hand at DIYing your own paperless invitations with a service like Greenvelope, keep reading to see some top expert tips. read more…

Popular Invitations for Spring Entertaining

As spring begins to bloom, so do countless reasons to celebrate. From special holidays like Easter and Mother’s Day to milestone occasions like graduation, Greenvelope has a variety of fun, stylish party invitations. Keep scrolling to see popular invitation designs perfect for spring entertaining!

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Here’s When to Send Your Birth Announcements

Nearly every parent out there can back us up when we say that very few people are thinking about birth announcement styles or etiquette on the way home with their newborn from the hospital. Nor will many be thinking about birth announcements throughout those first days of bringing your new addition home, and sometimes even weeks.

That said, the time will come where birth announcements are at the top of your mind, as telling your loved ones about the birth of your baby is a wonderful part of the journey. Because it’s such a joyous occasion, first and foremost, new parents must know that your loved ones should exercise flexibility on this front — you are, after all, new parents whose hands are full. However, there is something to be said for birth announcement etiquette, so we are here to share when to send your birth announcements. read more…