Event Planning

A memorial card is a small card that is given out at funerals, which makes a thoughtful tribute to the person who has passed away. They contain a few details about the person, as well as a photo to remember them by. They are just the right size to be kept in a wallet or purse, making a beautiful reminder of that special person that friends and family will cherish.

What do you put on a memorial card?

Memorial cards don't need a lot of details on. Usually, we recommend that the front of the card contains the name of the person who died, the date of when they were born and when they died, and a lovely photograph. On the reverse, you may like to add a quote, poem, or song lyrics to remember your loved one by. A poem that will be read at the funeral is also a good idea. Featured Product: Funeral Memorial Cards - Celtic Border You can personalise your cards however you want - add your own photos and wording to complete. It's a great way to remember your loved one's personality, whether they were outgoing, creative, or funny. Featured Product: Funeral Memorial Cards - Pink Peony Here at Dotty about Paper, we have a wide range of memorial cards with many different designs available. Our cards are easy to personalise; you can choose from eight different poems or add your own wording. If you have any questions about your funeral stationery, feel free to get in touch. We will be happy to help.

A funeral order of service is a booklet containing details about the schedule of a funeral ceremony. They are given to mourners when they arrive at the funeral. It contains a range of hymns, readings, or poems that will be read or sung at the funeral. It's a lovely way to commemorate a loved one's life. Here is what you should include.

The Front Cover

The front cover of your order of service will usually be simple. You can choose from a range of different designs to find something to suit your loved one. Featured Product: Funeral Order of Service - Red Rose Scroll The front cover would usually include: • A photo of the deceased • Their full name • Their date of birth and date of death • The location, date, and time of the service You may also wish to include a special quote.

Inside

The inside of your order of service will contain many different things. You may wish to include: • The titles of the songs being played upon guests' arrival • An introduction by the person who is conducting the service • The wording to any hymns or songs • The wording to any readings or speeches, as well as the names of the individual speakers • Group prayers • Details about the closing music Featured Product: Funeral Order of Service - Celtic Border

Final page

On the last page of your order of service, you may wish to include a photograph of the deceased. You might opt for a more fun photograph than you used on the front of your order of service, such as a family photograph. If you are wishing for charity donations, this is a good place to note this, too. Featured Product: Funeral Order of Service - Poppies & Butterflies If you have any questions about funeral stationery, you can contact our professional team by phone or email. They will be happy to help you.

Funeral announcement cards are sent to let family and friends know the details of a loved one's funeral. Here is what you should include.

A photograph

A special photograph of your loved one will remind everyone of how amazing they were. It also makes your announcement cards such a beautiful memento. Featured Product: Funeral Announcement Cards - Ornate Border Some people choose to put a special old photo on the stationery, perhaps showing their loved one on their wedding day or another significant moment. Others may prefer to choose a recent photo that really captures their personality. It's your choice.

Name of the deceased

Include the person's full name, as well as any nicknames that they had, e.g. Ernest 'Ernie' Jones. This is a great way to show their personality, and it means that everyone will feel familiar with the names used. If they were a married woman, you may also want to include their maiden name, too.

The date of death

You might want to mention the date that they passed away. This is particularly important for friends that you haven't been in touch with recently, as they may not know as many details. Featured Product: Funeral Announcement Cards - Pink Peony Some people also choose to mention how they died, e.g. 'after a short illness', but this is completely up to you.

The date of the funeral

Mention the date of the funeral. Include what day of the week it is, too, especially if it falls midweek.

The location of the funeral

Write where the funeral venue is and how to get there, particularly if it is a remote location.

Any extra details

Other things you may want to include are the location of the funeral reception, whether or not you are accepting flowers, and if you want donations sent to a particular charity. Featured Product: Funeral Announcement Cards - Single Candle You know your loved one best, so write whatever you think suits them and their personality.

Some wording examples:

The Brown Family are sad to announce the passing of Mary Jane Brown on 6th June, 2020. A service will be held at St Mary's Church, Bridgnorth, on 20th June, 2020 at 2 o'clock. In loving memory of Mary Jane Brown. Beloved mother and grandmother. Forever in our hearts. Please join us at St Mary's Church, Bridgnorth, on 20th June, 2020 at 2 o'clock to celebrate her life. It is with our deepest sorrows that we inform you of the death of our beloved grandmother, Mary Jane Brown. A private family memorial service will be held on 20th June, 2020 at 2 o'clock, at St Mary's Church, Bridgnorth. We hope you have found this blog useful. Please get in touch if you need any help with your funeral stationery - we are always ready to give a helping hand.

In the past, we have been asked whether its okay to send out a text to invite guests to your birthday party. Despite being massive fans of traditional paper invitations, we've always said 'Yes!'. In fact, there are many benefits to sending out invitations via text, or via WhatsApp.

Writing your wedding invitations can seem tricky, but it's actually quite easy! There are a set list of things that you can include. Here are some of the main things that you should include:

The Request Line

The top of the invitation should read your request for them to come to the wedding. Here are some examples: 'You are invited to celebrate the marriage of' 'Together with their parents, Nicola and James request the pleasure of your company at their wedding' 'Mr and Mrs Goddard request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of their daughter Nicola Jane to James Brendan Owen' Featured Product: Boho Jewel Flowers - Boutique Wedding Invitations

Your Names

Don't forget your names! You may wish to write your names in full if you're having a formal wedding, e.g. Nicola and James if you normally go by Nicki and Jamie! If your wedding is a smaller, more casual event, then you may want to express your personality through your nicknames.

The Wedding Date

Again, you may want to express the date formally: Here are some different examples: 4th September 2021 Saturday 4th September 2021 Saturday the Fourth of September 2021 04.09.21 Featured Product: We Do - Wedding Invitations

Time

If your ceremony is starting at 2pm, then we recommend to put your time as half an hour beforehand. This gives everyone the chance to greet each other and settle down before the ceremony actually starts.

Location

Write the location of the wedding ceremony. You don't have to go into loads of detail, however if the location is tricky to find, you may want to include an additional 'Guest information' card.

Evening Location

Featured Product: Rustic Pastel Flowers - Boutique Wedding Invitation & RSVP Underneath, write where you are holding the evening reception, making it clear that this is for the evening reception only.

RSVP Details

Below, include RSVP details. Many people choose different types of RSVP responses. Either include a mobile number or an email address, or opt for physical RSVP cards and include your home address on your invitations.

Include Additional Details

You may also want to include details about: Attire Details about local hotels and taxi services Your wedding website Your wedding registry Whether or not children are invited Featured Product: Boho Chalkboard Flowers - Guest Information All of these details can also go onto guest information cards, if you don't want your invitations to become cluttered. We hope you have found this blog useful, and it will help write your dream invitations!

Picking the perfect envelope

Size matters!

Sealed with a loving kiss

Once you've picked your envelope, and made sure that all of the elements of your invitation can fit in, it's time to put on the finishing touches! Whether you hand-write the addresses or choose to print labels, don't forget to finish it off with an extra special envelope seal. This is the perfect way to add a delightful splash of colour to a plain envelope and make it truly eye-catching. Featured Product: Heart Pattern - Envelope Seals Our self-adhesive seals are all easy to use, with no mess, no fuss, and travel well in the post. Even better, there is a huge range of seals available, so you are sure to find something to match the theme of your birthday celebrations, whether it's tropical, floral or rustic.

When you are preparing to celebrate a special event, like a birthday, you’ll want people to be there to share it with you. The best way to invite someone to your party is with an invitation card. Whether it’s an old friend who you haven’t spoken to in a few years or your best friend that you FaceTime every single day, receiving a physical invitation is something everyone enjoys. Here’s a simple guide to help you choose a beautiful invitation card for your birthday party!

Theme

Are you going to have a specific theme? Maybe you’re throwing a Great Gatsby birthday party for you and your friends to pretend they’re living in the roaring ’20s, or possibly a totally adorable pamper party for the little ones. Featured Product: Kids Birthday Invitations - Make Up Pamper Party Whatever theme you choose to go with, you’ll want a card to reflect it. If you don’t have a specific theme, you can select your invitation based on a colour pallet or style you’ll be using on the day of the event. Not only does this tie the whole look together, but it also gives your friends an insight into what’s to come.

Tone

Tone is essential. It’s going to truly “set the tone” to your event. And, the best part is the endless possibilities that come with it. You can choose to go the formal route, simply listing the date, time, address, RSVP method and dress code. Featured Product: Foil 30th Birthday Invitations - Sparkly Typography Alternatively, you could make it a bit more fun. Try using different spelling, slang or even writing the whole invitation in a pirate's voice. If you have a wacky catchphrase use it here. Whatever you choose to do just make sure it resembles the theme of your party.

Delivery

Once you have selected a theme and written the information out for your cards you’ll need to consider your method of delivery. For kids at school, you could simply place the cards into a gorgeous envelope, write the name of the recipient on the front and have your child hand-deliver them. For those who are going to mail their invitations, why not add a little note or something extra to let them know you care. Once your invites have sent and your party has gone you’ll want to thank your guests for coming. Featured Product: Ready to Write Thank You Cards - Funky Typography We love using thank you cards that match your invites or keep the theme of your event. It’s a great way to wrap it all up and share your gratitude at the same time.

When it comes to sending out your birthday invites, you may ask yourself a fairly common question. How early do birthday invites go out? In this short blog, we're going to talk a little about how early those invites go out.

Kids

Of course, the first thing you consider is whether it's an adult's party or a kid's birthday party. This makes a huge difference when it comes to sending out the invites and when you send them out. Featured Image: Kids Birthday Invitations - Swimming Pool Party For a kid's birthday party, it is highly likely your child will invite their friends from school to the party. Usually, you will be throwing the party at the weekend, one evening in the week, or during the school holidays. This makes things a lot easier to organise, it is likely that all the children invited would be free. For kids parties, you can send them out a month before the party and the latest you could send them would be a fortnight before. One of the biggest things you may need to consider is the venue. If you have booked something like bowling, or a play area, you may need a set number of kids to attend. This could mean you might need to send invites a little earlier than usual just so you know how many kids to expect on the day.

Adults

For adults, it is a little harder to get things organised. You have to consider all kinds of factors when you decide how early to send invites out. Working hours, family commitments, and holidays are just some of the things that suggest sending an invite early can give you a clear idea of who is coming. Featured Image: 40th Party Invitations - Gold Sparkle Champagne Another thing to consider is where the party is going to be and the type of party it is. A small gathering at home or in the pub will allow you to send out invites a fortnight beforehand, while a black-tie gala may require more time. However, if it is a hall, restaurant, or garden party, then you need to have an idea of how many people are coming. It is a good idea to send out invites in this case about six to eight weeks early. You also might want to consider the type of party it is. If you're having a 1980s themed party, then you want to give plenty of warning for your guests to choose their costumes (and stock up on hairspray!). If that is the case, then send them out as soon as you are ready.

Lastly

No matter how early you send them out, remember to be clear about the venue's location, date, and time, and make sure you include an RSVP.

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