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Christmas cards with lots of photos

Christmas Cards with Lots of Photos | 2022 Holiday Collection

Holiday· Minted· Zazzle

15 Sep

Since becoming a mom, I take lots of photos of my kids. I mean A LOT. I share them on social media, but I've found the older family members (that love seeing photos of the kids so much!) miss out on the online photos. So what better way to share pictures with them than on a Christmas card! ... Read More about Christmas Cards with Lots of Photos | 2022 Holiday Collection

Newlywed first christmas cards

Newlywed First Christmas Cards and Save the Dates | 2022 Holiday Collection

Holiday· Minted· Zazzle

15 Sep

If it works out with your wedding stationery timeline, using your Christmas card as an engagement announcement or save the date is so smart! And a newlywed first Christmas card is a great way to share wedding photos with your family and friends. I absolutely love that these Christmas cards that ... Read More about Newlywed First Christmas Cards and Save the Dates | 2022 Holiday Collection

wedding invitation printing style comparison

Wedding Stationery Guide: How to chose the right printing style

Printing Primer· Wedding Stationery Guide

2 Apr

Chances are, before researching wedding invitations, you never had to worry about things like printing processes before. And that’s absolutely normal! Prior to planning my own wedding, I had no idea there were so many different options (let alone what each technique entailed). Since this is a common ... Read More about Wedding Stationery Guide: How to chose the right printing style

wording for save the date cards

Wedding Save the Date Wording Samples

Wedding Stationery Guide· Wording

4 Jan

Sending a save the date card is the perfect way to set the stage for your wedding. Traditionally sent 6-9 months before the wedding, a save the date gives your guests a sneak peek at your wedding style. It can be an opportunity to share a photo of you and your fiancé or provide your friends and ... Read More about Wedding Save the Date Wording Samples

when to order wedding invitations

When to order wedding invitations | The Wedding Stationery Guide

Wedding Stationery Guide

2 Jan

When to order weddings invitations is a question that nearly every bride I talk to has! Today I have a quick post about the ideal time to order your wedding stationery. Plus a bonus printable worksheet - so you can figure out your personalized wedding stationery ordering timeline! ... Read More about When to order wedding invitations | The Wedding Stationery Guide

how to assemble your invitations

How To Assemble Your Wedding Invitations | The Wedding Stationery Guide

Wedding Stationery Guide

1 Jan

In an era of evites and facebook events, your wedding invitations might be the first formal, printed stationery you’ve sent. So when it comes time to assemble your wedding invitations, it's easy to feel lost! Assembling your invitations can be as simple as stacking the pieces and stuffing the ... Read More about How To Assemble Your Wedding Invitations | The Wedding Stationery Guide

top 5 tips for stress free wedding invitations

Stress Free Wedding Stationery | Top 5 tips for wedding stationery

Wedding Stationery Guide

1 Jan

Overwhelmed with all the information out there about wedding stationery? In this post, I'm breaking down my top 5 tips for dealing with wedding stationery so you can tackle your invitations quickly and focus on checking off the rest of the items on your wedding planning to-do list. ... Read More about Stress Free Wedding Stationery | Top 5 tips for wedding stationery

how many wedding invitations should I order

How Many Wedding Invitations Should I Order?

Wedding Stationery Guide

1 Jan

Want to know the number one most asked question I get in my inbox? "How much?" Okay, so it's usually phrased more politely, but price is a valid concern when you're shopping for anything. While I'd love to be able to give a quick and easy answer to every price inquiry, there isn't a ... Read More about How Many Wedding Invitations Should I Order?

sample rsvp card wording

Wedding Stationery Guide: RSVP Card Wording Samples

Wedding Stationery Guide· Wording

31 Dec

Now that you know how to word your wedding invitation, it's time to move onto the next piece in your invitation suite: the RSVP card! ... Read More about Wedding Stationery Guide: RSVP Card Wording Samples

wedding insert card wording

Insert Card Wording Samples | The Wedding Stationery Guide

Wedding Stationery Guide· Wording

30 Dec

So you've tackled your wedding invitation wording, figured out your RSVP by date and reply card wording, and decided whether you need a reception card or not. But where do you put your wedding website? And what about hotel accommodations, directions, and the welcome dinner details? Getting ... Read More about Insert Card Wording Samples | The Wedding Stationery Guide

when to use a reception card and how to word it

Wedding Stationery Guide: Reception Card Wording Samples

Wedding Stationery Guide· Wording

29 Dec

So far in the wording portion of the Wedding Stationery Guide, we've covered how to word your wedding invitation and your RSVP card. Next up is the Reception Card! I've found that this can be one of the more confusing pieces of an invitation suite. Do you even need a reception card? What good is ... Read More about Wedding Stationery Guide: Reception Card Wording Samples

wedding invitation wording examples

Wedding Stationery Guide: Wedding Invitation Wording Samples

Wedding Stationery Guide· Wording

28 Dec

Deciding on the wording for your invitation can seem like a daunting task! I've put together this post to take some of the stress out of the process and provide sample wording for your wedding invitations. There is a lot of conflicting information out there- when in doubt I defer to Emily Post for ... Read More about Wedding Stationery Guide: Wedding Invitation Wording Samples

wedding invitations with a venue sketch

Customize Your Wedding Invitations with a Venue Sketch

Custom Wedding Invitations· Wedding Stationery Guide

14 Dec

Trying to decide how to really customize your wedding invitations? A venue sketch is a wonderful option! Whether you're getting married in your hometown chapel, a cathedral downtown, or a private estate, a custom illustration of the wedding venue is the perfect way to give guests a glimpse of your ... Read More about Customize Your Wedding Invitations with a Venue Sketch

funny pet christmas cards

Funny Pet Christmas Cards | 2021 Holiday Collection

Holiday· Minted

18 Oct

Sometimes laughter is the best medicine and these cheeky holiday cards are sure to bring a smile to your face! Whether your kids or pets have been a little naughty this year, or you simply aren’t in the Christmas spirit, you can still send holiday greetings with a funny Christmas card. Play up the ... Read More about Funny Pet Christmas Cards | 2021 Holiday Collection

Christmas card birth announcements

Birth Announcement Christmas cards | 2021 Holiday Collection

Birth Announcements· Holiday· Minted

12 Oct

Celebrating a baby’s first Christmas is such a joyful occasion! Share your joy (and photos of your newborn!) with birth announcement Christmas cards this holiday season. Any of these designs would work as a birth announcement for your newborn, or simply to highlight that it’s your baby’s first ... Read More about Birth Announcement Christmas cards | 2021 Holiday Collection

religious christmas cards

Religious Christmas Cards | 2021 Holiday Collection

Holiday· Minted· Zazzle

10 Oct

Sending religious Christmas cards is a great way to celebrate the true meaning of the holiday season! Celebrate Jesus' birth and share your faith with family and friends with one of these gorgeous Christian themed holiday cards featuring scripture messages of faith and love. ... Read More about Religious Christmas Cards | 2021 Holiday Collection

moving announcement christmas cards

Moving Announcement Christmas Cards | 2021 Holiday Collection

Holiday· Minted

10 Oct

If you moved to a new home this year, your 2021 holiday card would be a great way to share your new address with your family and friends! This collection of photo cards and Christmas greeting cards make the perfect moving announcement Christmas card! ... Read More about Moving Announcement Christmas Cards | 2021 Holiday Collection

Pregnancy Announcement Room on the Nice List

Pregnancy Announcement Christmas Cards 2021

Birth Announcements· Holiday· Minted· Zazzle

9 Oct

Pregnancy announcement Christmas cards are the perfect way to share news of your expected bundle of joy! I've rounded up my favorite holiday pregnancy announcements below, and many of the designs could serve as a Christmas birth announcement too! ... Read More about Pregnancy Announcement Christmas Cards 2021

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Hello! I´m Sarah - I am a mom, wife, and stationery designer living in southwest Michigan. I believe in God and good manners, love beautiful typography, adore traditions, and am infatuated with pretty paper.
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I’m Sarah, and I create tailor-made wedding stationery for brides that need a simple, classic invitation design with just the right amount of personality.

Banter & Charm is a Michigan wedding invitation design studio based in St. Joseph. Not local? I serve brides throughout Michigan and northern Indiana, Notre Dame, Chicago, the Midwest, and across the US. Read More…

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It's almost the weekend! That means it's time for It's almost the weekend! That means it's time for a quick #fridayintroductions ⁠
Hello! I'm Sarah - I’m a Midwest girl, born and raised in southwest Michigan where I still live today. I’m married to the love of my life, Jake, and am a mom to two adorable children, Abby and Alex. I believe in God and good manners, I treasure family traditions (both old and new), and I’m passionate about beautiful typography and pretty paper. ⁠
Fortunately, my passion is also my full-time job, and I spend my days designing wedding invitations for sweet brides through my stationery company, Banter & Charm. My side hustles also involve designing! Whether it's holiday cards for @minted or funny t-shirt on @zazzle I'm happiest when I'm able to put my creative talents to good use.⁠
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Looking for ways to streamline your wedding statio Looking for ways to streamline your wedding stationery planning? I have just the thing! I've put together my top 5 tips for stress-free wedding stationery - link in profile.⠀⁠
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Tiny details like this make my heart happy ♥️⁠
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Nicholas and Victoria's invitation suite for their Nicholas and Victoria's invitation suite for their wedding in Philadelphia featured so many of my favorite things! Wax seal ✔️ Vellum ✔️ Foil ✔️ Venue Illustration ✔️ Colored envelopes ✔️ Hand calligraphy ✔️⁠
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The Basilica invitation, but make it gold foil 😍⁠
Absolutely love the way Katie and John customized this classic invitation suite! So many special touches from the thick cotton paper to the watercolor envelope liner in navy blue envelopes, and how perfect are the tiny illustrations of the Notre Dame stadium and dome on the weekend events card?⁠
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Thanksgiving is over, so it’s okay to talk about Thanksgiving is over, so it’s okay to talk about Christmas now, right? Well, if you haven’t ordered your holiday cards yet, now is the time!
I was (sort of) on top of the game this year - we took family photos on one of the last days of warm weather in Michigan. Went the DIY route again for photos (because I never learn), but the kids mostly cooperated and we ended up with some good ones. Now I just have to narrow down my favorites and decide on a Christmas card design 😊⁠
I absolutely love having a yearly family photo! These kids are growing so fast, and years from now I know I'll love looking back on these memories ♥️⁠
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Although I'm not offering a holiday collection at Although I'm not offering a holiday collection at Banter & Charm this year, I do have a variety of Christmas cards available through @minted and @zazzle !⁠
Follow the link in my profile for a round up of funny Christmas cards perfect for families with kids!⁠
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In love with letterpress, but still want to includ In love with letterpress, but still want to include a photo on your save the date? Try this gorgeous combo: your photo is digitally printed on soft cotton paper and the text and details are printed in letterpress for a perfectly classic look.⁠
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