If you’re tying the knot in July, August or September- it’s time to order your wedding invitations!

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If you’re getting married in May or June- it’s time to order programs and table stationery for your event!

Our NEW Hydrangea Pocket Invitation is perfect for a summer wedding celebration! Our soft and romantic Hydrangea motif was inspired by a couple getting married on the Seattle coast. They were fun to work with and gave our design team a lot of latitude in creating this one-of-a-kind wedding invitation!

All of our pocket invitations include the invitation, a reply postcard, and 2 accessory cards for a convenient, organized, and stylish set. We even have a unique DIY option that gives you the benefit of a professionally designed and printed invitation, but with the cost savings that come with putting it together yourself! Customize yours by choosing your paper, ink colors and fonts!

Our Hydrangea Pocket Invitation is shown to the right in periwinkle and thyme ink on white paper and a periwinkle shimmer pocket!

What’s New?

Our note card promotion is back by popular demand! Every pocket order placed between April 1 and April 30 is eligible for your choice of free matching note cards, favor tags, or place cards. Simply make your selection in the “Design Extras” tab when you are customizing your order. Hurry! This offer expires on April 30, 2009. Exclusions apply.

Also, NEW at TGK…The Olivia Pocket Invitation!! The Olivia Pocket (formerly known as the Autumn) has a new name, and a new look! Our new Olivia pocket includes a savvy postcard reply and 2 accessory cards.

Flowers have always played an important role in weddings! For centuries, brides have carried bouquets of flowers! Traditionally, each type of flower had a special meaning and significance. Today, however, most brides pick their flowers for color and personal preference and not for any particular meaning. The groom’s flower, worn on his lapel, usually matches one of the flowers in his bride’s bouquet. This tradition goes back to a time when knights would wear the color of their lady when participating in tournaments.

The most popular April wedding flowers include Roses, Tulips, Daffodils and Lilies!

Q: Am I required to send out Save the Date cards? I love the Save the Dates that I have seen on TGK’s website, but I don’t know where to begin! When do couples typically mail out their Save the Dates? Please help!

A: Of course you are not required to send a Save the Date! Save the Dates are intended to give guests a heads-up about your wedding plans, but you do not have to send them if you don’t want to!

As destination weddings or longer wedding weekends have become more popular, so have Save the Dates. It has become an expected courtesy to send a Save the Date if you are marrying at a faraway destination, around a holiday or at a seasonally busy location. Sending a Save the Date will increase guests’ chances of attending your celebration, especially if travel arrangements are required of them!

The Save the Date card is meant to act as a pre-invitation, officially announcing your wedding celebration! As a general rule, your cards should state your names, date of wedding, and the city and state of where wedding will take place. Also, because Save the Dates are a recent trend, be sure to include something along the lines of, “Invitation to follow”, “Invitation and details to follow”, “Invitation will follow.” Many couples also list their wedding website address!

It’s typical to start spreading the news, and mailing Save the Dates, around six months prior to your wedding ceremony. Eight months to a year in advance is standard if your wedding is being held at a faraway destination. These time-frames allow for your guests to book their travel, ask for days off work (if necessary) and to, of course, SAVE THE DATE!!!

Check out a few of the newest additions to our Save the Date Collection, the classic Madison Postcard Save the Date, the modern Elieen Save the Date and the charming Magnolia Save the Date, each shown in variations of chocolate and turquoise ink on antique white paper!