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Make Your Anniversary Special With Personalized Stationery

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Whether celebrated privately or more publicly with friends and family, anniversaries are very special occasions. Wedding anniversaries are commemorated, celebrated and enjoyed as few other important events are! Personalized stationery can really enhance the event.

Anniversary celebrations enhance special occasions

Because a wedding anniversary is an occasion that celebrates a very sacred commitment and close bond between two people, it is specifically planned with that thought in mind. It is usually celebrated on the day the original wedding took place or at a time when it is suitable and convenient for all the guests to attend.

The married years that are earmarked and celebrated are the 1st, 7th, 10th, 25th and 50th years. Couples send out special wedding anniversary invitations, and whenever possible, you should try to invite those who were present at the original wedding ceremony. The occasion is a very emotional as well as spiritual affair as it helps the couple to remember their original commitments and vows. It also helps to maintain a level of honor and respect for each other no matter how trying the times may be.

Personalized Stationery: Highlights Special Events

For a 1st year wedding anniversary celebration the appropriate invitation has to be sent out. The specific type and style of the invitation must enhance the occasion and give the invited guest an idea as to what kind of event can be expected. It is only the first event but it can be the most important. You may want to consider an embossed emblem of wedding rings on the invitation and this may be a good idea if it is going to be an elaborate affair. The color selection is entirely personal. For a smaller affair, the personalized invitations can be classy without being overbearing depending on the theme. There are endless varieties available at prominent stationery stores. Bordered paper that has been personalized in matching color as well as a variety of ensembles can be used.

7th Year wedding anniversary celebrations are on the whole a lot less enthusiastic than the first. This is the stage in married life that is generally the most trying for many couples! Depending on the mood and financial situation personalized invitations to a few close friends may raise the spirits and set the trend for a successful event. Expect to receive gifts made from either copper or wool from invited guests.

10th Year wedding anniversary celebrations mark a whole decade of married life, and this is considered quite an achievement and a worthy cause for celebrating. As the daffodil is the symbol of ten years of marriage it is appropriate to have it placed on a personalized invitation. The cheerful yellow symbolizes happiness and this is exactly what is being highlighted at the anniversary celebrations. The traditional color for tenth anniversaries is blue or silver and these may also be first color choices for invitations. For a more lavish affair these would be ideal. As the traditional gifts for tenth anniversaries include any article with diamonds, sapphires, tin or aluminum you may receive gifts of this nature. A diamond given to a spouse can most definitely give cause to greater commitments for a life long marriage.

25th Year wedding anniversary celebrations cannot be passed without leaving a memorable mark behind. This is the first of the truly special landmark anniversary dates reached in married life and every reason to simply splash out is justified. Send out the most beautiful embossed personalized invitations to all closest as well as not so close friends and relatives to build up enthusiasm and anticipation for what is to come.

As this is traditionally known as the ‘Silver Anniversary’ it is appropriate to use silver as the basic color scheme for the event. It can also be the dominant color on the invitations as it signifies a very classy social event that may require formal attire. The traditional flower associated with this anniversary is the iris. Making it part of décor trimmings can be a good idea, and is a perfect accent color for a silver theme, too. Putting it on personalized ‘thank you notes’ adds a nice touch at the end of special day. Be prepared to receive silver articles as gifts.

A 50thYear wedding anniversary celebration is where the married couple deserves to wear golden crowns to symbolize this wonderful achievement! Gold is symbolic to beauty, class and endurance and this is what these couples have achieved. The couple’s children usually plan the event. Gold is the ideal color to use on personalized invitations and ‘thank you’ cards. It not only advertises the significance of the event but it also enhances the ambience as well.

Wedding anniversaries are important celebrations, which signify a new milestone for the married couple. The 1st, 7th, 10th, 25th and 50th wedding anniversary is the most celebrated aspects of a marriage and there are many great choices for personalized stationery.

Items Included in a Stationery Ensemble

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Stationery ensembles are a popular gift for many occasions. A stationery ensemble with the bride and groom’s new monogram is a thoughtful gift for the newly married couple. For college graduates, a stationery ensemble is a welcome to the adult world of correspondence. Stationery ensemble printed with whimsical and colorful borders and motifs make excellent birthday gifts for tweens and teens. While stationery ensembles vary widely in what they include, there are some stationery pieces that are commonly included in most stationery ensembles.

Letter Paper

Most stationery ensembles include 25-20 sheets of printed letter paper and 50-100 sheets of letter paper that does not carry a personalized imprint. The letter paper will usually be in one of two standard sizes – 5×7 inches or 8 ½ x 11 inches. The quality of the paper will depend on the manufacturer and the price you’re willing to pay. High quality letter paper is a worthwhile investment for both professional and personal use.

Note Cards

Many stationery ensembles include folded note cards that match or coordinate with the letter paper. The folded notes are usually printed on the outside and blank on the inside for your correspondence. Often, they are 5 x 7 inches unfolded, making them the ideal size for holding folded sheets of letter paper if your note takes up more room than the writing area on the card itself.

Correspondence Cards

A stationery ensemble may include flat correspondence cards in addition to or instead of note cards. Correspondence cards are usually 4 by 6 inches, and are not folded. Generally, they are printed with a border or emblem that coordinates with the rest of the stationery in the ensemble. These cards are ideal for short, quick notes to be included with gifts or sent to friends when a longer letter is too long, but a written expression is appropriate. They make great cards for jotting thank you notes, condolence notes and short reminder notes.

Enclosure Cards

Enclosure cards are the modern day equivalent of calling cards. Generally the size of a business card, they are printed, embossed or engraved with your full name at the top or side, leaving the bulk of the card free for writing a quick personal message. They are ideal for tucking into a gift box to add a personal message, or leaving behind when you stop in to visit someone who is not at home. They coordinate with the rest of the stationery in the ensemble, but seldom have envelopes in the right size to hold them.

Note Block

A full stationery ensemble will nearly always include a block of memo-sized note paper in a coordinating memo holder of cardboard or acrylic. Memo notes are ideal for jotting down thoughts, reminders and keeping lists, and can also be used to write short notes to friends and family members. Memo block paper is frequently more casual than other types of stationery, and made of lesser quality paper.

Envelopes

The stationery ensemble will also include matching envelopes for all the types of stationery included in the ensemble. Depending on the ensemble, they may all be of one size, or they may be of varying sizes to fit note cards, letter paper and correspondence cards. The envelopes are seldom personalized with an imprinted return address, but often have coordinating end papers to contrast on the envelope flap. The envelopes may also be decorated with a monogram on the back flap of the envelope, or with a border or pattern design on the side or bottom edge.

Special Additions to Stationery Ensembles

While standard stationery ensembles contain the note cards and stationery listed above, there are often specialty sets that include little surprises or gifts to go with the stationery. These are among the most common special additions to gift stationery ensembles.

Patterned Pens

One of the most common special additions to stationery gift ensembles is a matching pen. These are especially common with gift ensembles designed for young women and girls, and the pens are usually refillable roller ball point pens with barrels that match the main pattern of the stationery ensemble. There are higher end stationery ensembles that include quality fountain pens, with a barrel color or engraved barrel that coordinates with the rest of the ensemble.

Journals, Diaries, Memory Books and Photo Albums

Stationery ensembles that are meant to be given as gifts often include memory books and photo albums covered with paper or fabric that matches the stationery in the ensemble. These make a wonderful gift for the new mother or the high school graduate about to go off to college.

There are stationery ensembles designed for men and women and children of all ages. If you are looking for a unique and unusual gift for someone special, take a look at the assortment of stationery ensembles available at an online stationery supplier.