I was pulling into the parking lot at work the other day, and I had this crazy idea… What if there was only one homeless person? Now I know that sounds ridiculous, but I just thought, “If there was only ONE person who needed a home, wouldn’t most of us feel inclined to help?” Doesn’t [...]
Writing Archive
Sharing the (Local) Love
There’s been quite the hullabaloo lately surrounding the notion of “keeping it local” and supporting local businesses. Why all the fuss? Well, it’s like this: when small businesses support each other, it creates a sense of community. When there is a sense of community, people are more prone to endeavor to continue making that community [...]
Don’t Try…Do It.
As I walked out of Boston Stoker this morning, chai in hand, I realized something. I had just wished the barista a happy Labor Day weekend, and he responded, “You have a good weekend, too!” To which I replied, “I’ll try…” Now, why did I say that instead of, “Thanks, I will!” or any number [...]
FAQ’s
For all of you out there who like to ask questions, here are some answers (they may not be the “right” answers, i.e. if you ask me how to make good guacamole, you probably aren’t going to find the answer here). BUT, if your queries are wedding related, or possibly just of the general invitation [...]
Mailing save the dates
Q: How far in advance should I mail save the dates? A: You can send save the date cards anywhere between 6-12 months before the wedding. You don’t want to send them too early or people will forget, but too close to the wedding and you might as well forget it entirely and just send [...]
When to mail wedding invitations
Q: How far in advance should I mail wedding invitations? A: Six to eight weeks in advance, or earlier if it’s a destination wedding. Most weddings fall during what’s known as “Wedding Season” which runs May-October every year. Due to the popularity of weddings during these months, and the fact that people typically get pretty [...]
When to order wedding invitations
Q: How far in advance do I need to order wedding invitations? A: We generally tell people to order invitations 6 months in advance. This is a safe amount of time in case something is backordered, or the proofing process takes an extraordinarily long time with lots of changes. You don’t want to start feeling [...]
When exactly are you open again?
Q: What if I can’t make it to the store during business hours? A: Being a local business owner and a mom makes it difficult to keep super regular hours at the shop, which most of my lovely customers understand (you guys are awesome!), but we try our best to be there for you as [...]
Turn-around time is…?
Q: How long does it take for invitations to come in? A: Depending on which company produces them, turn-around time is anywhere from 1-6 weeks. The quickest formal invitations company we currently carry is Embossed Graphics, which boasts proofs within 24-48 hours and ships the order within 3 days after that. Those puppies have been [...]
