Whitney English Offers Special on Personalized Stationery

Ok, procrastinators. Yes, brides, we are talking to y-o-u! So you really did get the Lattice Pocket Pie Mold AND the Picardie Glass Tumblers from Williams-Sonoma that you've been crossing your fingers for! Whoo-hoo!. Now you have NO EXCUSE not to send those thank you notes from your engagement parties, bridal showers and weddings. One of our great vendors, Whitney English, is running a "TWICE AS NICE" special on personalized stationery. Order 25 or more stickers, calling cards, flat stationery and note cards, and double your order at no additional cost! Don't forget, stickers are great for wedding favors and goodie bags for you out-of-town guests too! This special runs now through June 16th!

Come in our boutique today or see a preview of some of their pretty paper on www.whitneyenglish.com. We can help you pick out the right style and color to show that you are grateful for the new additions to your kitchen.

Questions from Cute Buttons' Customers - Bridal Shower Invitations

cute buttons tidbits (great questions often asked by our even greater customers)

q: My girlfriend and I are throwing the bridal shower for our friend who's getting married in July. What are some do's and don'ts for sending out invitations and asking for gifts?

a: July will be here before you know it, so it's time to get excited.

With that said, we recommend choosing an invitation style that fits the bride's personality. Incorporate colors and patterns that remind people that a festive occasion is right around the corner. (Like the San Lori bridal silhouette invitation shown here).

Her bridal shower invitation does not necessarily have to incorporate the color scheme of the wedding. It's great if they do, and it's okay if they don't. If you choose to go with non-wedding colors, with a spring and summer wedding, we recommend pinks, purples, chocolates, lime greens and tangerines. Choose two different ink colors or two different font styles to create that special invite. Make sure you include all of the pertinent information like date, time, location, RSVP information with a date. It is acceptable to have guests respond to a phone number or email address.

And finally, we must say that it's probably not appropriate to "ask for gifts", but more than likely they will be coming your way. You can include the registry information on the shower invitation (not on the wedding invitation, please). That way you can make sure they get the all-clad stainless steel 3-qt. casserole dish from William and Sonoma that they've been salivating over.

Be Sweet!
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