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Mailing—Postage Size

by Anika | Apr 22, 2020 | inspiration weddings, Instagram weekly topic, invitations / stationery | 0 comments

As we mentioned last week, there are limits set on post to help ensure timely delivery and keep postage costs down. So, just like there are weight restrictions, there are also sizing restrictions! Let’s look at what Canada Post says and then discuss: Minimum Size:...

Mailing—Postage Rates

by Anika | Apr 15, 2020 | Instagram weekly topic, invitations / stationery | 0 comments

One of the biggest, unexpected costs of a wedding is postage for invitation packages. As the couple who is providing the invitation to guests, you are required to pay for the postage of the invitation, as well as the postage for the response card, if you choose to...

Etiquette—Outside the Envelope

by Anika | Nov 20, 2019 | inspiration weddings, Instagram weekly topic, invitations / stationery | 0 comments

It seems like nothing about stationery is more confusing than the question “how do I address these things?” So, let’s talk about what should go on the outside of your envelopes! First of all, it’s important to mention again that etiquette has been evolving over the...

Stollery Snowflake Gala Invitation

by Anika | Oct 24, 2018 | invitations / stationery | 0 comments

We work with some pretty amazing clients! This past summer we were approached by the Stollery Hospital Foundation to design the invitation for their 2018 Snowflake Gala. We were absolutely honoured to work with them on this design.A little about the Stollery Hospital...

when should i send out my invitations?

by Anika | Dec 7, 2016 | invitations / stationery | 0 comments

this is probably the most frequently asked question that i receive. i actually got it twice within hours of starting this blog post. first of all, it’s important to remember that there is no ‘magic formula’ or ‘set in stone’ timeline for...