If you’re reading this, congratulations, it seems like you have found the one! While ultimately we do believe that your significant other already has his or her mind made up, we here at Greenvelope are here to offer some advice to make sure your proposal goes smoothly!

1. Be as sure as you can that she’ll say yes!

Nothings more awkward than a proposal gone wrong, for the proposer or the proposee. Make sure you bring it up in conversation beforehand, when you propose it’s not only about knowing that you want to spend the rest of your life with her, but also knowing that she would like to spend it with you.

2. Talking to the Parents.

As old fashioned as it seems, it is crucial to ask the father for his daughter’s hand in marriage, or at least inform him of it. The reality is, your future wife was their little girl for a large part of her life, and the least you can do is state your intention to them. After all, eventually you’re going to want to be given the same courtesy when it comes to your future daughter.
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One of the most important steps in planning your wedding is deciding on your wedding colors.  Your wedding colors represent your style and personality and also sets the tone for both the ceremony and reception.  We’ve listed below some of the most popular wedding colors, their vibes, and the seasons they are best suited for.

Gold

As an accent color, gold creates warmth and elegance. When used as the main color, it creates an upscale and old world vibe.
Seasons: Winter and Fall

White

Classic, simple, and pure, the color white embraces both tradition and modernity.
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On December 21, 2012 (the day the Mayans predicted the end of the world), Richard proposed to Amori and their love story was cemented in a custom infographic save the date.

With it’s stunning landscapes, sunsets, culture, and good food, Amori and Richard chose to have their picturesque wedding in Amori’s home country, South Africa.  As expatriates, their guests came from all over the world.  Their seating chart consisted of symbols representing the nationalities of their family and friends that attended our wedding. They had people from 11 different countries and each symbol was representative of their home country, for example – American is the Statue of Liberty and Australian the Kangaroo etc. Since Amori is South African and Richard is New Zealander, they called the main table “Perfect Union”. read more…

Finally! Your significant other is out of town visiting her parents or spending some time with her friends. This of course calls for a Poker night with you and your best buds! We have created a list of 7 essential items to hosting a successful poker night. For your convenience, we have split the 7 items into two time-frames: Pre-Festivities, Poker Night, and Post Party.

Pre-Festivities

1. Invite your friends, set a date.

How often do your nights out go as planned? With conflicting schedules and busy work lives, it’s hard to get all of your boys out together! The first thing you need to do to host a successful poker night is to send out a clear, straightforward invitation. Try sending out electronic invitations a week or two in advance (see our designs). Make sure you get RSVP’s so you know how many people to expect!

2. Set the Ground Rules.

Make sure the ground rules for the night are clear. Commonly enforced protocol include the “No Wives” rule or the “ No Cashing out Early” rule. Feel free to inject laws personalized for your specific group of friends. When our intern, Cliff, hosts Poker Night, he sets a rule that participants have to bring candy to share. They are a bunch of sweet tooths. read more…

What is it that makes summer parties so special?

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Thanks to our customers’ feedback, we worked with our designers to create new envelope liners with the option to customize the color.  Some of the patterns new to the Greenvelope liner family are chevron, polka dots, watercolor stripes, floral print, and metallic foil!

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The big day is coming up! After countless days spent planning your dream wedding with your beautiful spouse, the last thing you would want is to not look up to part! So while the bride is shopping with her girlfriends for the perfect dress, we here at Greenvelope are here to offer you five sure-fire tips to ensure that you look, and feel, your best when tying the knot!

1. Rock a Bowtie!

They say that history always repeats itself, and the fashion world is no different. The timeless bow tie exudes both luxury and class. From James Bond to Bill Nye, nothing announces your presence like a bow tie!

2. It’s the little things!

It’s not everyday that there is a crucial need for men to accessorize, but it’s definitely important to dress to the nines on your wedding day. For example, make sure you have a nice stud set (it’s those little pieces of jewelry that are used in place of buttons). The stud set provided by tuxedo renter’s are usually not especially well done, so we here at Greenvelope encourage to make your own! If you’re looking to add a creative touch, find a stud set that complements your cuff links! read more…

Did you know that we, as a human race, use one million tons of paper everyday? This astonishing statistic is a scary reflection of how we choose to treat our environment. Here at Greenvelope, our very mission is to help make this world more eco-friendly. This following post will dissect 7, everyday “hacks” that we can use to save paper.

1. Pay your bills, do your taxes, etc. online!

Remember when that time of the year came in the household when you were a kid? Stacks of envelopes with bills and taxes to file strewn all over the kitchen table, with your parents hard at work? Not only is that sight depressing, but now it’s also antiquated. Your phone bills can be paid online, turbotax will help you file your taxes, etc. So next time when you have to pay your bills, remember to save paper and pay online!

2. Forget Faxing!

If you asked a child nowadays what “faxing” is, chances are they’ll have no idea. In truth, faxing is just an antiquated form of email. As long as you have internet, you can always attach a file and send it over. Nowadays, there are even programs for creating digital signatures! read more…

Katy and Joel wanted their wedding to be held in Mexico at a peaceful eco-lodge location away from major tourist areas. They found a perfect place called Genesis Eco-Oasis located in a Mayan village in Ek Balam, Mexico.

It was a spiritual ceremony inspired by an ancient Celtic ceremony. Both Katy and Joel were interested in ancient esoteric knowledge and wanted to bring back the divine feminine energy. Katy’s ring was red coral, which symbolizes life and blood force energy. Katy says, “Coral is known as the ‘Women’s Crystal’ and is considered to be ‘The Blood of Mother Earth’ by Native Americans and is considered particularly precious by Tibetan women for menstruation and fertility.” Joel’s ring was Malachite, which is a protection stone that absorbs negative energies and pollutants from the atmosphere and from the body. “It also encourages healthy relationships based on love and not need.” read more…

Compared to packing and hauling boxes into your new home, planning a housewarming party should be fun, fresh, and easy. The first step is creating a guest list. Do you want to keep it small and cozy with just a few friends and family or have an open party and invite all your new neighbors? Next, decide on a date and time. Once you’ve figured those out, this is when Greenvelope comes in and makes it easy to import your entire guest list, send reminders, and allow your guests to save the event to their calendar and get directions with our Google Maps integration.

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