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10 Stunning Bridesmaid Proposal Cards + Tips for the Ask

Bridesmaid proposal cards: woman happily reading an invitation card

As a bride, your bridesmaids and maid of honor are often your biggest cheerleaders leading up to the big moment and on the wedding day itself. So it’s only fitting to find a way to ask them to be part of your wedding day in a fun, heartwarming way. That’s where bridesmaid proposal cards come in. 

Consider this your go-to guide for bridesmaid proposal cards. We’ll talk about what they are and when to send them, plus share some fun themes and ideas on how to actually pop the question.
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Find Your Style with These 2025 Wedding Invitation Trends

2025 wedding invitation trends: various wedding cards and some plants

We’re all used to hearing about top wedding trends like boho, pastel, or traditional, but it’s not just the celebrations themselves that follow an aesthetic. Tie your whole look together by finding a 2025 wedding invitation trend that feels perfectly “you.â€

Discover what the 2025 wedding stationery trends are, find invitations that complement these themes, and learn how you can create your own wedding invites with Greenvelope.
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25 Creative Engagement Party Ideas Guests Will Love

Engagement party ideas: engagement party invitation card and a plant

Congratulations, you’re engaged! Now it’s time to start planning your engagement celebration. But where do you start? And how do you figure out what kind of party you’d like to host?

Get ready to nail down the basics of throwing the best event possible and find engagement party ideas that span everything from fun and creative themes to crowd-pleasing activities and entertainment.
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26 Traditional Wedding Gifts for Each Year Spent Together

Traditional wedding gifts: couple happily looking at each other while holding a bouquet of roses

Celebrating love is special, and nothing captures the essence of a couple’s journey quite like the time-honored tradition of anniversary gifts. Each year of marriage brings its own unique symbolism, transforming a simple present into a profound expression of commitment, growth, and shared experiences.

Whether you’re a newlywed seeking the perfect first-anniversary surprise or a friend searching for a meaningful gift that speaks volumes, this gift guide offers traditional ways to commemorate love’s biggest milestones. From delicate paper representations of a relationship’s beginning to robust materials symbolizing enduring strength, these gifts provide carefully crafted narratives of a couple’s evolving love.

Learn more about traditional wedding gifts for each year of an anniversary with this handy guide. We’ve included gift inspiration for each milestone so you can find the perfect present to celebrate your special day — or find a gift to celebrate the anniversary of close friends and family members.
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18 Brilliant Bridal Shower Ideas to Create a Dreamy Event

Bridal shower ideas: various bridal shower invitation cards

For both new hosts and seasoned party planners, planning a bridal shower presents a wonderful opportunity to celebrate someone you care about as they embark on a new journey. But even though this is an exciting time, it can feel a little daunting to bring such an important event to life. That’s where these fabulous bridal shower ideas come in.

From food ideas and party games to decor ideas and activities, we’re sharing top tips and bridal shower ideas to help you plan an unforgettable celebration for the bride-to-be.
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15 Customizable Floral Wedding Invitations That Bloom With Joy

2 floral wedding invitations

Flowers are a timeless element of weddings and stationery. Sure to evoke feelings of romance and elegance, it’s no surprise that floral wedding invitations are often at the top of a couple’s must-have list. Couples looking to infuse their special day with the beauty of nature can choose intricate designs adorned with blooming flowers, greenery, and botanical elements. 

Here are some of our favorite and most popular floral designs for wedding invitations. You’ll find seasonal flowers and trends. Plus, we’ll share how Greenvelope can help you create customizable floral wedding invitations.
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25 of the Sweetest Wedding Anniversary Wishes for Friends

Wedding anniversary wishes for friend: bouquet of flowers with a greeting card and a small envelope

Whether it’s your best friend’s first wedding anniversary or 50th, you can celebrate it together with these wedding anniversary wishes for friends.

Discover some of our most-loved messages, sayings, and phrases for your dear friends. We’ll also talk about some of our favorite ways to share these messages — including the perfect option if you can’t attend their anniversary party or they’re on the other side of the world.
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Let Confetti Rain: 12 Wedding Reception Ideas to Start the Party

Wedding reception ideas: bride and groom dancing while confetti rains down around them

It’s your big day, your special moment, your once-in-a-lifetime evening. And while you’ll remember your wedding day for the rest of your life, you want it to be equally memorable for everyone on your guest list. You want all eyes on you at the wedding ceremony, but come the reception, you want each guest having the time of their life. You’re on the hunt for fun wedding reception ideas for all to enjoy, whether that means tweaking the cocktail hour, offering activities beyond the dance floor, or getting really creative with table settings.

Your wedding reception should be a blend of you and your partner’s personalities. Now is the time to take a good hard look at your wedding reception venue, and find ways to put your unique touch on the decor, menu, and party favors.
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Couples Wedding Shower Invitations: 15 Dreamy Designs

Couples wedding shower invitations: Garden Shower Invitation

Celebrating the union of two individuals who are about to embark on a lifelong journey together? Whether you’re the maid of honor, in the bridal party, or a family member helping plan the shower, you may want to consider hosting a couples wedding shower. These types of showers can foster inclusivity by including friends and family of both partners. You’ll also create a festive atmosphere that honors the couple as a unit. 

Set the tone for the event, whether it’s a casual gathering or a more formal affair, by sending out couples wedding shower invitations. When crafting digital invites, hosts have numerous options to choose from. Here, we’ve put together some of our favorite couples shower invite designs to help you find the perfect one, whether it’s a casual or formal affair.

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The Easiest Way to Create Stunning Photo Wedding Invitations

3 photo wedding invitations

Any wedding invite you choose will feel special, but there’s one fun way to make them even more memorable — by choosing photo wedding invitations. Showcasing your favorite photo together is a sweet way to share the joy of the moment.

In this guide we’ll share how to create your own photo wedding invites, some tips on how to make your invites feel personal to you, and some of our favorite photo wedding invitation designs.
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