We've just finished working on this Ireland map for Bridget & Kyle's Waterford Castle wedding. Watercolor map save the dates have been very popular and I always enjoy working with one of my favorite places. 😊 These save the date cards are printed on bright white 110 lb. textured paper stock.

Photos: Watercolor map and save the dates illustrated by Wendy Nooney for NooneyArt Designs.

In this time of social distancing, many people are having to reschedule their events. Many couples are facing that challenge right now as the COVID-19 pandemic has forced restrictions on large gatherings. Some couples have opted to have a private ceremony, and reschedule the formal celebration for a later date, while others have already chosen to reschedule the entire affair for the following year. 

If you decide to postpone, here are a few helpful suggestions.

1) Contact your vendors ASAP. This is priority one, since your vendors are the ones doing most of the work. Your venue should be at the top of this list, but you will also need to contact your invitation printers, florists, photographers and DJ’s or musicians. 

If you are using a wedding planner, they may be able to assist you in making the task easier by making some of the calls and going over vendor contracts. Your vendors will likely have a policy for cancellation and postponement. There may be additional fees for changing dates, etc.

2) Notify your guests. The easiest and quickest way to get the message out is to send a mass email or text and follow up with a new printed invitation as a formality. If you have a wedding website, you should also be posting any updates ASAP.  Below is an example of a message you can send your guests:

Dear Friends and Family:
We have made the difficult decision to postpone our wedding due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We will keep you updated regarding our wedding details. We are looking forward to celebrating together.
Love, [Couple Names]
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If you have guests that are coming from out of town, they may need to cancel travel and accommodation plans. To help your guests, you can supply them with any contact information they may need for changing or cancelling their reservations.

3) Announce your new date. Once you have decided on your new wedding date, you will want to send a new invitation to your guests. If you have a wedding website, you will want to update that prior to sending your printed invitations.

Foil printing is very popular and is the way to go if you want to add a touch of glamour to your invitations, note cards, business cards, or other printed materials. 

So what are the options for foil printing? There are some different types of foil printing and colors to choose from. 
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Digital Foil 
Digital foil uses digital printing, eliminating the need for creating a metal die. The design is printed digitally using a polymer clear coat and the foil is applied. The result is a shiny look similar to the stamped foil, but with a slightly raised texture and a soft touch coating on the paper. Currently, we only offer gold and silver with digital foil.

Papers
Colored papers can be used with both types of foil application. To achieve a clean and accurate print, we recommend printing on a smooth surface paper as opposed to a textured paper stock for both foil processes.

Wedding invitations by NooneyArt Designs, all illustrations by Wendy Nooney.

We worked with our bride and groom to design this fun and elegant gate fold wedding invitation for their wedding at Pine Hills Golf Club in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The outside of the invitation shows an illustration of a wooden gate draped with florals that would be the backdrop for their wedding ceremony. Inside has an illustration of the venue and the fog colored envelope is lined with matching florals. The gate fold is finished off with a hand made gold wax seal closure. The invitation is printed on a matte coated paper stock for a soft look.