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OCCASIONS
Above, Modgy (circle 152) presents a less custom approach yet still
colorful approach with its Tiffany Field of Lilies masks, vases and
luminary lanterns, created in collaboration with the Morse Museum.
Left, PrintsWell's (circle 153) Beach Boarding Pass Invitation by
Imogene and Rose can easily accommodate several events within
one celebration time frame.
change of date or change of plan card. It's wise to " have a design picked
out and ready to order, just in case! " Firm recommended.
" We continue to see change of dates, which is tough to see, " Sikel
concurred, " but we expect it for a while until everyone feels 100% safe
to have the wedding of their dreams. "
And when it comes to day of, " we're seeing more thoughtful
planning going into day-of pieces such as place cards, escort cards,
table numbers, seating charts, wedding programs, and reception
décor, " Sikel added. " We have also seen table cards printed with safety
information letting guests know safety precautions that were taken
and/or are expected throughout the wedding. "
Dulles cites custom printed masks, personalized hand-sanitizer
bottles or sprays, and elegant signage that can be read from a safe
distance as de rigueur. " (We have) introduced cohesive illustrations and
watercolor patterns that make such COVID-19 norms more creative,
colorful, and as delightful as possible. We are also suggesting that
couples order enough ceremony programs for every guest to have their
own, when in the past some couples might have shared one program. "
Because the pandemic has forced people to celebrate special
occasions in new ways, new trends like yard signs have appeared,
Sikel described.
" We've expanded our collection to include some
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really amazing designs. In addition, we just can't stop raving about
our Foam Core Letter Signs. We know couples are going to love having
these at their reception as decoration or in place of a traditional guest
book. They make a great keepsake for years to come! "
And, suggest post-wedding announcements, urged Dulles.
" (These) are mailed out to the larger volume of friends and family
and associates who perhaps could not attend, or simply could not be
invited due to state-by-state restrictions. "
Sikel is staying positive as keeps her eyes firmly fixed on the future.
" As you can imagine, destination wedding stationery halted with
the pandemic but we expect this is going to really blow up in the
next year. "
Now more than ever, the invitationer plays an essential role in the
life of a couple, finished Dulles. " I take great comfort and find hope in
the resilience of fine stationery and printing experts who keep our art,
traditions, and expert craft not only alive, but ever more so relevant
in connecting families and friends through beautiful and tangible
stationery. As practical as Zooms, emails and texts are to keeping our
businesses running, it is only through the engraving and printing
of our clients' wedding stationery suites that the most meaningful
celebrations of 2021 will be remembered for generations to come. " S T
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