Category: DIY Wedding Ideas

  • Rain, Rain, Go Away: What to do When Your Outdoor Wedding Gets Wet

    Rain, Rain, Go Away: What to do When Your Outdoor Wedding Gets Wet

    Rain on your wedding day is considered good fortune; however, most brides still prefer to get hitched without a hitch. Summer weddings are rained out frequently, and those with wedding liability insurance may have the luxury of rescheduling while others must simply embrace the situation and forge ahead. It’s advisable to always have a rain…

  • Wedding Invitations for Every Budget!

    Wedding Invitations for Every Budget!

    Your desire to make your magical day extra special might make you feel pressured to expend a lot of money – on decorations, that perfect dress, the fairy-tale venue, and divine catering. Weddings, are indeed, quite costly occasions, but you can tamp down the expenditures by saving money on your customized wedding invitations without sacrificing quality or…

  • Dos and Don’ts for Throwing the Perfect Bridal Shower

    Dos and Don’ts for Throwing the Perfect Bridal Shower

    Are you always a bridesmaid? Have you thrown bridal showers before? Or is it your First Time? Either way, we’ve put together some fresh ideas along with Do’s and Don’ts for throwing the perfect bridal shower. DO Take a deep breath – Before getting started. Visualize the whole event turning out great! Not to worry, your…

  • DIY Layered Wedding Invitations Will Save You Money

    DIY Layered Wedding Invitations Will Save You Money

    Almost everyone wants to save money on their wedding budget, but no one wants to give up any of the elegance they’ve dreamed of for their special day. One place that you can save money without sacrificing style is with invitations. Layered wedding invitations are an easy DIY project that look professional because they are.…

  • Spring Wedding? Color Ideas for Wedding Reception Cards

    Spring Wedding? Color Ideas for Wedding Reception Cards

    Making the most of your special day is a top priority, and you want every detail to be perfect. It’s likely that many hours of contemplation have been invested in selecting the ideal color scheme for your spring wedding, and your invitations and reception cards should complement those hues and also your own personal style.…

  • How to Save Time and Money on Your DIY Bridal Shower

    Save money by planning ahead, having a budget and getting the right price on everything you need for  a DIY bridal shower that will be the talk of the town. Here’s a handy DIY bridal shower checklist to help you plan the perfect party for the bride-to-be, which is probably you! Checklist for 3 Months…

  • Is There a Polite Way to RSVP “No” When You Really Should Go

    Is There a Polite Way to RSVP “No” When You Really Should Go

    Your second cousin twice-removed’s fourth – but still surprisingly formal – wedding. Your college roommate’s third baby shower in as many years. Your husband’s annual – always potluck-style, never-catered – work party, held in the dank, gloomy break room in the back of the warehouse. Maybe it’s for the benefit of your mental health, your…

  • What are the “Rules” for Wedding Reception Seating?

    What are the “Rules” for Wedding Reception Seating?

    You’ve set the date, picked out your colors, ordered your flowers, and managed to talk your fiance out of reuniting his old Twisted-Sister-meets-the-Backstreet-Boys cover band from high school to play the reception. Crisis averted! Now comes the real challenge: Creating a wedding reception seating plan that works… for everybody. Family dynamics can be — shall…

  • What Should be Included in my DIY Wedding Program?

    What Should be Included in my DIY Wedding Program?

    Wedding programs are one of wedding touches that add something very special to what will surely be the most memorable day of your life. Do-it-yourself wedding programs not only give the guests a play-by-play of your ceremony, but they help guests feel included and understand what is happening, and they introduce your bridal party. DIY…

  • Wedding Thank You Card Sample Wording

    Every bride (and groom) must write (yes, with your hand) thank you notes for gifts they received. Despite the fact that most people communicate electronically via email, text message and social media, expressing gratitude using any of these media is simply unacceptable. As a newly married couple, you must share the responsibility of handwriting thank…

  • Affordable DIY Bridal Shower Invitations

    Affordable DIY Bridal Shower Invitations

    There’s nothing wrong with wanting to save a little money by having a do-it-yourself (DIY) wedding or by doing some parts of the wedding by yourself. Many do-it-yourselfers make their own wedding cakes, decorations, invitations and wedding favors. DIY bridal shower invitations can be as fancy or as simple as you like (or as your…

  • Thank You Notes for Gifts You Don’t Love

    We all know that feeling–the feeling you get when you open a gift (especially if the gift giver is sitting next to you) that you really don’t love but you have to be gracious and appear as though it’s wonderful and that you love it! Sometimes we even have to write thank you notes for…

  • Christmas Bridal Shower Ideas

    Christmas Bridal Shower Ideas

    Use the holiday season to inspire wedding festivities like a Christmas bridal shower! When having a Christmas wedding, you can draw inspiration fro holiday decorations and traditions and celebrate the upcoming nuptials and the holidays. With some creativity, you can wow the bride and still be ready for the holidays. For the bridal shower invitations…

  • Wedding Place Card Presentation Ideas

    Wedding Place Card Presentation Ideas

    Wedding place cards may not seem like an important detail for a wedding reception, but not only are they important, they’re a fun detail because place cards are a great way to accentuate the theme of your wedding. Let’s take a look at some ways you can enhance your wedding theme with place card presentation.…

  • Types of Wedding Invitations-How About a Layered Invitation?

    Types of Wedding Invitations-How About a Layered Invitation?

    If you’re planning a do-it-yourself (DIY) wedding, your wedding invitation type, design and wording is probably one of the biggest, most important decisions you will make. Thankfully, PaperDirect has an extensive line of wedding invitations from which to choose, but with so many different types available, you may feel overwhelmed and not know where to…

  • Wedding Program Paper Options

    Wedding Program Paper Options

    Brides and grooms (or other family members) planning a do-it-yourself (DIY) wedding can add a special touch to the wedding with custom printed programs. PaperDirect has a large selection of wedding program paper to fit all tastes. Die-cut and embossed designs are simple and elegant. Once you’ve chosen your wedding program paper, you can even…

  • Wedding Response Card Wording for DIY Weddings

    Wedding Response Card Wording for DIY Weddings

    If you’re in the midst of planning a do-it-yourself (DIY) wedding, you may find yourself amazed at the number of items that must be tended to, decisions that must be made, and minute details that must be addressed. Have you thought about your wedding response card wording yet? Are you not even sure you know…

  • Invitation Wording for A Christian Wedding

    Invitation Wording for A Christian Wedding

    Your invitation wording is very important because it must convey the thoughts and feelings that you and your future spouse hold true. Also, the wording on your wedding invitation is something that requires thought regarding your guests because the invitation is the first impression they will have of your wedding, and many people keep the…

  • Save the Date Postcards vs. Save the Date Magnets

    Save the Date Postcards vs. Save the Date Magnets

    Everything you need to know about save the date events can be found right here on the PaperDirect blog. In addition to providing useful information about DIY (do-it-yourself) weddings and wedding etiquette, PaperDirect is also your one-stop online shopping source for DIY wedding necessities like wedding invitations, wedding reception cards, response cards, wedding thank you…

  • Wedding Program Wording: What to Include

    Wedding Program Wording: What to Include

    Wedding programs are incredibly unique–the layout, the adornments, and the content for every wedding program is different. And since many people keep wedding programs as a “souvenir” of the special day, it’s important to have a beautifully crafted, professionally worded wedding program. If you have been struggling with wedding program wording, we have some tips…