Hello there!  I’m so glad you found your way to my website, and that you’re taking the time to read this blog post. Today is the day that the brand new web & brand look that I’ve been working on since the beginning of this year goes live. I want to extend a huge thank you to Kathryn of Creme Brands for making all of this possible, as she’s the genius behind my new look. I highly recommend her and her team, and you can learn more about her here. This is an incredibly exciting time, while also being such a strange time since the USA (and the rest of the world) is currently battling an ..read more

PIN this for later! “Self-care” seems to be a pretty big buzzword these days but it is truly oh-so important when it comes to taking care of yourself! If you haven’t had a chance to listen to this episode of the Biz Birthday Bash podcast, we talked about the importance of self-care, especially when you’re a business owner! As our friend Taryn, from Twinkle and Toast, said on the episode, “As a business owner, YOU are the most important tool, so it’s important to make sure you’re in tip-top shape.” Which brings us to the topic of planning some much needed time off or vacation when you’re self ..read more

PIN this for later! After you choose a wedding venue and set the date, the next item on your to-do list will be to design and mail your wedding invitations! While the wedding venue may certainly direct the style of stationery you choose and the design you select, you may also want to consider the current trends. Now, hear us out: there’s nothing wrong with classic invitations—who doesn't love swirling calligraphy?—but if you care about keeping your big day firmly rooted in the here and now, considering contemporary (and sometimes trendy) choices are an easy way to do just that. In this blog ..read more

PIN THIS FOR LATER! Life is busy, and when you're planning a wedding, it can become even more so! That's why finding resources that help you stay organized, take the stress out of wedding activities and save you time are true gems to find. It also helps if these resources are making things more convenient, efficient, affordable, and generally more enjoyable, too! As wedding websites have grown into a staple over the last few years, it was almost a no-brainer that online wedding registries would quickly follow. Now they’re popping up left and right, along with some of the OG online shopping si ..read more

PIN this for later! Everyone goes through a rebellious phase and if you haven’t yet, it tends to show up when planning your wedding! Okay, that might be a little bit of an exaggeration, but today we’re going to touch on a topic that might cause some family members to gasp and clutch their pearls: breaking the rules with your wedding invitations! When rules are created, they’re also meant to be broken - or so we’ve been told. Think about the things you truly want to be part of your day and whether it’s worth ruffling some conventional feathers over. Expressing your personality as a couple is f ..read more

Hello friends! It is with great pride & excitement that I get to announce a secret I’ve been holding onto for a while… Cami and I are organizing and hosting an online summit called The Stationer’s Summit! PIN this for later! The Stationer’s Summit includes 18 industry leaders teaching on all thing stationery related, and the content will all go live on September 16. As you may or may not know, September 16th holds a special place in Cami’s and my heart because it is the day we both went full time (coincidentally) with our own businesses — now we are blessed to have a business together in ..read more

PIN this for later! Vintage stamps can be a beautiful way to personalize your wedding invitations, reflect your personality or share the theme of your wedding! They are truly the perfect little detail for such an important element of your day. However, as fun as they can be, the task of acquiring, purchasing, and even applying vintage stamps can be very tedious and time consuming for an already busy season of your life. So if you’re considering utilizing vintage stamps on your wedding invitations, here’s a few tips to keep in mind: vintage postage requires planning If you’re going to use vint ..read more

Pin this for later! When it comes to wedding invitations, you might find that it’s hard to select a design that perfectly embodies you and your partner's specific style. We are determined to provide details for your custom wedding invitations that further serve your event and wow your guests! When you make the decision to customize your wedding invitations with a designer and take a step outside the box, it allows you to find invites that use a little artistic flair allow you to show off your personal style in a completely unique way. Custom wedding invitations, especially those that include ..read more

PIN this for later! Weddings cause sticker shock, I totally get it. And the thing that makes weddings so tricky is the fact that many wedding vendors charge MORE for their items if they are for a wedding, as opposed to some other event people might be hosting. I am NOT a vendor that does that. I believe that my prices should be even across the board, regardless of the type of people or event I'm creating them for. But, with that said, my prices are still high and a lot of people will ask me, "Why are your wedding invitations so expensive?" This is a question that I get a lot and it totally m ..read more

While it might be convenient for a stationer and calligrapher to share the many reasons why paper is an important part of your wedding day, I fully understand that I’m also speaking to future brides and grooms here! So, we’re changing things up a little bit with this blog and bringing in a recent bride to share her thoughts on why you shouldn’t skip out on paper when you’re planning your wedding. Without further adieu, I’ll let Madison take it from here! Pin this for later! Meet Madison! Hi there! I’m Madison Emanuelo, a former client of ElisaAnne Calligraphy and a newlywed of six months stro ..read more