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Category Archives: Wedding Planning

The secrets behind the perfect DIY Wedding Invitations

DIY Wedding Invitations, Wedding Planning, Wedding Tips

Congratulations on embarking on the exciting journey of planning your wedding! At Rustic Chic, we understand the importance of setting the perfect tone for your special day through your wedding stationery, and crafting one of the most important pieces for your wedding should be an enjoyable and stress-free experience. If you’re not familiar with the stationery world and are creating your own wedding invitations to save on your budget, it can be tricky. Whatever your options are, please ensure you won’t compromise on quality, and you will always be madly in love with them. You’ll find many options online, from […]

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Destination Wedding Planning: The Do’s and Don’ts

Destination Wedding, Wedding Planning, Wedding Tips

If you are like myself or my sister, you have been either thinking or already planning the wedding of your dreams. Maybe for days, weeks, years, or decades. I also know at some point, currently or in the past, the thought of a destination wedding has crossed your mind. Let me tell you if that is your dream, it is 100% worth it! But before we jump in, I want to clarify what a destination wedding is. To be honest, it is up to you what that means. For some of you, a destination wedding is in the mountains a […]

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Creative Wording Ideas for Destination Wedding Invitations & What to Include

Destination Wedding, Invitation Wording, Wedding Planning, Wedding Tips

You’ve decided that nothing could be more romantic than having a palm tree, bougainvillea, and the cerulean blue of the Pacific Ocean as the backdrop for your wedding. No matter if it’s a Tuscany hillscape, or the rolling hills of a Nothern California vineyard, you’re not alone. The popularity of destination weddings has skyrocketed in the last few decades, and its appeal continues to grow. Having a destination wedding will make you stand out from the pack and provide ample time to bond with your family and friends, going beyond brief catch-ups. You’ll share meals and engage in various activities, […]

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How to Mention a Dress Code on an Invitation

How to Mention a Dress Code on an Invitation

Beach Wedding, Destination Wedding, Invitation Wording, Wedding Planning

Telling your guests the dress code on your wedding invitations is essential. It will avoid questions and ensure that your guests dress according to your event, weather, location, and formality. If your wedding is a rustic outdoor theme at a barnyard in the summer at 5 PM, your guests may guess the dress code, and many couples are choosing not to include dress codes on their invitations. But make sure you’re not making these mistakes: You can make it clear to your guests just by wording it at the bottom right or center of your wedding invitation card. What I […]

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Will DIY wedding invitations actually save you money?

Will DIY wedding invitations actually save you money?

Wedding Planning, Wedding Tips

Doing your own wedding invitations can certainly save you money, but it will also require an investment of both time and money. Instead of rushing to find the latest wedding invitation template online and getting excited about making your own invitations, let me ask you something: Pin it for later ⤵️ Planning a wedding is a tough task and your time is precious. I remember doing almost everything for my wedding, including the wedding invitations, and I can sum up my experience in one word: overwhelmed. Yes, overwhelmed. When I created my very first wedding invitation, I did it alone […]

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The Dos and Don'ts of your Wedding Invitation - Wording Etiquette

The Dos and Don’ts of your Wedding Invitation – Wording Etiquette

2 commentsInvitation Wording, Wedding Planning, Wedding Tips

You got engaged and this may be your first introduction to the world of personalized stationery. While you may have written thank-you notes for birthday gifts and special dinner parties, finding the perfect wedding invitation and ordering them is a new reality, especially if it’s your first time. Before I show you the Dos and Don’ts of your wedding invitations, check our ultimate wedding planning checklist timeline is based on a one-year engagement to help you stay organized, feel in control, and stay one step ahead of last-minute arrangements. Planning ahead for your wedding is essential to keep you calm and ward off […]

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Wedding Invitation Wording Ideas - Examples and Etiquette for casual and formal weddings

Wedding Invitation Wording Ideas – Examples and Etiquette for casual and formal weddings

Invitation Wording, Wedding Planning

We hear a lot of dos and don’ts when it comes to wedding stationery. There are endless rules about how to address people, and what you can and can’t say. And you start to have questions about doing it the right way. In this guide, you’ll find a complete guide to wording your wedding invitation, with examples and ideas to inspire you. Pin it for later ⤵️ Before we begin, I want you to know that wording has been honed over the years to ensure that not one word in your invitation could offend any one of your guests, but […]

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