Millenvites and X Baby Boomerations

Staci Sweet

Invitation Warehouse Contributor/Blogger

According to an article published by Today.com, when 20 to 30 something’s, the Millenvites™ (Millennials and evites), decide to send their wedding invitations, they’re going digital.  Because of their desired delivery method, guests over 40, the X Baby  Bommerations™ (Baby Boomers/Generation x-ers and formal invitations), seem to feel left out.  You mean technology is impacting wedding invitations?  Absolutely, and here’s why.

X Baby Bommerations™ are accustomed to physical or personal contact.  You know, speaking to one another face-to-face or calling someone and actually holding a conversation; whereas Millenvites™ communicate by updating their statuses on Facebook or by simply sending a text.  Therefore since they’re accustomed to digital communication, every life occasion and major event will be communicated as such. 

Older generations prefer traditional, formal invites and whereas the younger prefer digital. So how can you invite three generations to your wedding and make sure no one feels left out? Send age appropriate invites.  Send digital invites to your younger guests and mail formal invitations from Invitation Warehouse for your older guests.  Or why not step your game all the way up and send each a digital and a formal invite? Either way you can’t go wrong! Be sure to leave us a comment and share your thoughts.

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Age Appropriate Wedding eVites and Invitations

Staci Sweet

Invitation Warehouse Contributor/Blogger

According to a recent article published by Today, it cites that digital wedding invitations are trending amongst 20 to 30 something aged couples.  It also pointed out that the guests of those couples who are 40 and over were a bit perturbed when they received an electronic invite for such an important day.  But why is that? 

I like to call it ‘generational communication etiquette’ and depending on whether you’re a Baby Boomer, Generation X-er, or a Millennial will determine the method in which you communicate. 

Case in point; the Baby Boomer generation comes from the school of thought where a traditional thermo graphed, engraved or embossed formal invitation is sent with an emphasis on considering the guests during the selection.  Why?  Because this generation also believes in helping others and placing others before oneself; therefore, the bride would take her guests into consideration in all her wedding planning decisions.

On the other hand, some Millennials - not all - are just the opposite.  Their rule of thumb is that this is ‘the bride’s big day’ and everything and everyone – including the groom – should center around the bride and what she wants.  And if the bride wants to send a digital invitation to all of her guests, then gosh darnit so be it! 

So what’s the solution?  Simple; send age appropriate invites.  Send digital invites to your younger guests and mail formal invitations from Invitation Warehouse for your older guests.  Or why not send each a digital and a formal invite?  That way everyone, including the bride, is pleased.

Tell us what you think.  Digital or formal?

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Old Fashioned Invites

In a world that’s all high tech, isn’t it good to know that good ole fashioned etiquette is still alive and well.  Remember the days when people actually took the time to pick out a graduation, anniversary or birthday card.  Now that act of kindness has been replaced with an e-Card.  Or what about when you had to call a company to speak with a representative about placing an order; oh yeah, that’s been replaced with an automated attendant.  Well, how about sending a greeting card to your closest friends; well now that you think about, that’s been replaced by a tweet or Facebook post.

Oh, but there’s one thing that hasn’t changed - Invitation Warehouse; case in point – invitations. I’m talking about good old fashioned calligraphy font and engraved invitations; the ones, where you have to lick the envelope and literally purchase a stamp; from one of the oldest institutions in America today – the post office.

Yes ladies and gentlemen, I’m talking about quality invitations.  The ones where you take the time and actually think about the color selection, whether it should be a formal or informal invite, and if it needs a ribbon or pocket; all because you want to give your guests a taste of what’s in store at your wedding or event.

In a world that’s gone high tech and DIY(do-it-yourself), isn’t it good to know that Invitation Warehouse is still the same and that you can be still be the same ole thoughtful and considerate you; by actually purchasing your invitations with us for your next bridal or baby shower, wedding, anniversary, graduation or your next event; all while continuing to enjoy the simplicities of life!  Be sure to check out our Rustic Touch Wedding Collection!

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Répondez S'il Vous Plait

An RSVP is a request to respond to an invitation and here at Invitation Warehouse, we’d like to think we know a little something about invitations.  But on a personal note, have you carefully considered the invitations and request to responds you send or accept in your own?  Think about this;

If someone INVITES you to partake in foolishness, don't RSVP!

If someone INVITES you to an argument, simply "decline with no regrets".

When you're INVITED to a gossip party

will you "accept with pleasure" or "decline with no regrets"?

When you're INVITED to RESPOND to criticism, simply "decline with no regrets".

If you're INVITED to RSVP to someone else's bitterness and 

they ask you to give names, simply "decline with no regrets".

Even if you don't have the time, if you're INVITED to share in someone

else's good news, be sure to "ACCEPT WITH PLEASURE".

Be mindful of those you INVITE into your life because they may

'decline you with regrets’.

and remember…

An INVITATION is a formal entrance into your world.

View it as precious and INVITE only those that have proved worthy.

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Church Anniversary Formal Invites

Church anniversaries are important.  With the different committees and guest churches, it’s always of utmost importance to make the event grand.  Especially to show your Pastor and First Lady how much you appreciate their service.

One way to make the event grand is to purchase our embossed Anniversary Invitations with translucent overlays, tasteful appliqués and unique type formats.  Sending a formal invitation to the guest churches, as opposed to a traditional letter, is a great way to add class and elegance to the event.  It may also sets a level of expectation for how the guest churches will show their financial appreciation for your Pastor and First Lady.

Because most orders require a minimum of 25 invites, why not send the remaining invitations to your Pastors special friends and out of town guests?  And because we, at Invitation Warehouse, support our church community, take advantage of our 30% discount at the time of your purchase on selected invitations*. 

Make this year’s church and/or Pastor’s Anniversary a grand affair! Click here to get started.

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Please note: When you visit our site, click ANNIVERSARY INVITATIONS.  Once you’ve made your selection, be advised that you can word them any way you choose.  You may want to take a look at our WEDDING INVITATIONS as there is a wider selection; remembering the aforementioned.

*See website for details.

Graduations- A'- Coming! (Pt. 1)

So many times people think that because they’re not graduating from a major university that their graduation is insignificant.  A graduation, of any sort, is a major milestone whether it’s a kindergarten graduation or one from Vacation Bible School; the fact that you were diligent in your studies is something to be celebrated. 

So if you’re thinking about missing the festivities because you think you’re too old to walk across the stage or you’re worried that no one in the audience will applaud; we, at Invitation Warehouse, applaud you!

And as a token, we’d like to celebrate your commencement by extending the following to you:

Get FREE SEALS with your order in addition to our already discounted huge selection of TATEX graduation announcements! Use promo code FREE SEALS and…

As an added bonus, receive FREE RETURN ADDRESS IMPRINTING for the month of March on TATEX invitations! Use promo code FENVP. Click here to get to site.

Congratulations future alumni!

Last Step of the Save-The-Dates!

Hey there Mr. Thoughtful!  Boy come over here and give ya girl some dap! UUMP! That’s what I’m talkin’ ‘bout.  Let’s get this save-the-date thing behind you!  If you've forgotten, we're now ready to write the verses for your save-the-date announcement.  Click here to get started. 

You’ll notice there’s 4 lines. 

Line 1 - Is for the date of your wedding.  You do have a date don’t you? Just kidding.  Enter that date. 

Line 2 – Feel free to leave that blank unless you’ve really thought about what you want to say.  If you haven’t, then dude - leave it blank. 

Line 3 – Enter YOUR name first, then your brides.  Yes, I know it says BRIDES NAME first, but she’s marrying YOU, YOU'RE giving her YOUR name, and you are the man of the household, the leader, the big dawg, the head…you know what I mean.  Put your name FIRST because when you’re married, it’s not going to me Mrs. and Mr. – right? 

Line 4 – You can say ‘A formal invite to come’ or you can leave it blank. 

So the last step is to upload a few pics.  If you’re purchasing one that doesn’t require a picture, you’re done.   But if you do, then you’ll definitely want to upload only the pictures where you have HEARD with your OWN EARS that your bride-to-be actually likes the photos you’re about to select.  Because if you select some whack pics – dude?! It’s gonna get ugly.  So again, I repeat – only upload the pictures that you know she likes.

Did you do it?  Good.  Now if you want a proof, click that last option if not – keep it moving.  Oh, what’s a proof?  It’s a sample of how the Save-The-Date will look.

You did it Captain Thoughtful! You completed your very own Save-The-Date!  You go boy!  Be sure to follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook to let us know how it turned out!