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Your Easy Guide to Wedding Invitation Wording

Wedding Invitation Wording: bride and groom happily hugging each other

You found your forever person and figured out where and when the big day is. Now comes the challenge: Finding the perfect words to express the joy, excitement, and overall tone of your wedding day.

Even if you’re sending save the date cards, your wedding invitation is a chance to make an impression on your guests and excite them about your upcoming wedding celebration. But before you start putting too much pressure on yourself, we’re here to help.

If learning the ins-and-outs of wedding invitation etiquette rules and wording doesn’t fit into your wedding planning to-do list, use our wedding invitation wording tool for a fast and simple fix. Or if you’d like to personalize your invite even more, use this guide filled with plenty of tips for finding the right words. You’ll also find examples of different approaches to wedding invitation wording so you not only know what to say, but exactly how to say it.
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Give Thanks for These Thanksgiving Potluck Ideas and Planning Tips 

Thanksgiving potluck: Thanksgiving invitation card

Thanksgiving is all about friends and family. It’s a wonderful time when we gather around the table to catch up, make new memories, and indulge in savory fall feasts. One of our favorite ways to celebrate is with a Thanksgiving potluck. It’s easier as a host since you don’t have to cook an entire meal for everyone and you get to try different dishes your friends and loved ones cook. Plus, it’s the perfect setting for a communal gathering where you can all share thanks for life’s many blessings.

With these tips, you’re sure to pull off an incredible Thanksgiving potluck. From advice on planning ahead and making sure everyone brings a different dish to festive invitation ideas, you’ll find what you need to plan a fun fall feast.
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10 Ways to Celebrate Dia de los Muertos This Year

Paper decors for Dia de los Muertos celebration

Dia de los Muertos is approaching, and it’s time to start planning how you’re going to celebrate this major holiday. Colorful decorations, delicious food, and rich costumery await — but what’s the best way to celebrate? 

In this guide, we’ll take you through some of our favorite ideas of how to celebrate Dia de los Muertos. We’ll cover traditions, food inspiration, fun ideas, and some of our best-loved Dia de los Muertos party invites. 
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All Black Wedding: 11 Dreamily Dark Ideas for a Memorable Wedding

All black wedding: black themed wedding invitation cards

White has long been associated with weddings — soft creams, beiges, and bright whites are often at the forefront when it comes to matrimonial decor. But the color black can lend to equally gorgeous decor, even if it doesn’t have the same popularity. Whether you’re looking for an edgy alternative or simply love the glamorous and classic look of a darker hue, an all black wedding is one way to achieve the look of your dream day.

Looking for tips on how to plan an all black wedding or advice on including some black elements in a more colorful affair? Here, you’ll find 11 stunning ideas for all black wedding decor — with gorgeous invitations to match.
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10 Stunning Rehearsal Dinner Decorations for Every Theme

Rehearsal dinner decorations: table setting with glasses, plates, candles, and flowers

Rehearsal dinners often look best when they’re minimally styled, which means you don’t need to invest heavily in rehearsal dinner decorations. But you can still add your personal touch to create a special pre-wedding event. 

To get the ideas flowing, look no further than this list of rehearsal dinner decorations that will work whether you’re hosting a colorful backyard BBQ or a sophisticated repast the night before your big day. 
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11 Wickedly Fun Halloween Party Themes for Adults and Kids

Halloween party themes: group of friends celebrating Halloween

Are you hosting a Halloween party this year and want to make your event stand out from all the other haunted evening soirees? Take this year’s Halloween party up a notch by choosing a fun Halloween party theme. 

From spooky bashes with gross eyeballs and dancing skeletons to kid-friendly pumpkin carving contests, there’s something for every Halloween lover. We’re revealing 11 Halloween party themes for frightfully fun festivities, including tips for decorating your space, serving up hauntingly good food, and keeping guests entertained. Plus, you’ll find inspiration for your party invitations!
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17 Ideas to Help You Plan the Gothic Wedding of Your Dreams

Gothic wedding: gothic themed table setting

There’s something beautiful and magical about a gothic wedding. There’s a sense of mystery, atmosphere, and romance — and striking contrast between delicate details and dark hues. To help you plan your dreamy gothic nuptials, we’ve brought together some of our favorite gothic wedding ideas. It’s time to create an event you and your loved ones will remember forever. 
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Host an Epic Housewarming Party With These Themes, Invites, and Ideas

Housewarming party: Cheese Board Dream Invitation on a table

Congratulations! You just got a new home. This calls for a major celebration — get ready to throw the most epic housewarming party your friends and neighbors have ever seen!

Whether you want to host a housewarming party that helps you get settled, one that helps you meet the neighbors, or one that welcomes your close friends and coworkers to your new place, this guide will help you nail down every detail (even if you aren’t done nailing pictures into the walls).

Use these 25 housewarming party ideas — from themes and invites to activities and menu items — to celebrate your new place. Here’s everything you need to get your party started.
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Will You Be My Bridesmaid? 12 Delightful Ways to Pop the Question

Will you be my bridesmaid: bride and bridesmaid happily hugging

You’re happily engaged and eager to get started with wedding planning. But first, there’s a big question you need to ask a few special people — “Will you be my bridesmaid?” No matter how excited you are to ask them, it’s not always easy to know the best way to do it. 

Fortunately, we’re here to help you find the perfect way to pop the question. We’ll explain when to ask, how to ask, and what to include in your bridesmaid proposal card. Plus, we’ll share some of our favorite designs — so all you need to do is add your own personal touch. 
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10 Fall Pregnancy Announcement Ideas for Your Little Pumpkin

Fall pregnancy announcement: pregnancy announcement card

This fall, you’ve got something brewing that’s even more exciting than a pumpkin spice latte. You’re welcoming a new baby to the family, and you’re excited to share the news with a big announcement. But first, you need a fall pregnancy announcement idea that’s as adorable as your future baby.

Well, get ready for some autumnal inspiration. We’re sharing 10 themes for your pregnancy reveal, and we’re certain you’ll fall in love with at least one of them. We’ll explain how to bring each theme to life with a family photoshoot or a flat lay, and we’ll share three photo announcement cards that will help you share your news.
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