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A curated library for thoughtful planning

This page is a carefully edited collection of resources we genuinely recommend — from our own guides to trusted publications, podcasts, and editorial inspiration.

Each piece has been selected to support calm decision-making, intentional design, and a more considered approach to wedding stationery.

e&F downloads

Complimentary planning resources created to make your stationery experience feel a little more organized and a lot less overwhelming.

Wedding Stationery Timeline

A clear, at-a-glance timeline outlining when to order each piece of your wedding stationery — from Save the Dates to day-of paper.

→ Download the Guide

Invitation Wording Guide

A simple guide to wording your invitations beautifully—whatever your celebration and family structure may look like.

→ Download the Guide

Guest Address Spreadsheet

Keep every name and address organized in one place, ready for your invitations and envelope printing.

→ Download the Sheet

from the studio

Evergreen & Faye Articles

Custom vs Semi-Custom: Choosing the Right Path
Article
An overview of our two design approaches, including timelines, flexibility, and what to expect from each.

→ Read the Article

The Anatomy of a Wedding Invitation Suite
Article
A breakdown of common invitation pieces, what’s essential, and what’s optional.

→ Read the Article

Paper & Printing Guide
Guide
An introduction to paper types, print methods, and how to choose materials that suit your celebration.

→ Read the Guide

podcasts worth a listen

Thoughtful conversations on relationships, planning, and modern weddings.

Put a Ring On It
Podcast
Thoughtful, realistic advice from two experienced wedding professionals. It balances modern ideas with an appreciation for traditions that still matter.
→ Listen to the Podcast

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The Big Wedding Planning Podcast
Podcast
Approachable, detailed guidance covering everything from vendor contracts to family dynamics. Particularly helpful for couples who want to understand the reasoning behind wedding-planning decisions.
→ Listen to the Podcast

A woman smiling and holding a glass of champagne while sitting on a white surface with a champagne bottle in front of her.

Ask the Planner
Podcast
Expert-led guidance for couples planning intentional, elevated celebrations. Its focus on overlooked details and thoughtful decision-making
→ Listen to the Podcast

MAGAZINES & EDITORIAL INSPIRATION

Publications we return to for timeless imagery, restraint, and thoughtful storytelling.

The Lane
Magazine
Fashion-forward, atmospheric and highly curated. Its editorial style leans understated, artistic and sophisticated rather than traditionally bridal.
→ Visit Website

Cover of WedLuxe magazine featuring a woman in a white lace wedding gown with lace sleeves, standing in a room with pink curtains, flowers, and a mirror.

Wedluxe
Wedding Publication
Fashion-forward yet restrained wedding inspiration, featuring modern ceremonies and editorial styling.

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Magazine cover featuring a happy bride and groom in wedding attire, embracing outdoors with mountains in the background. Text promotes planning Canadian Rocky Mountain weddings, including engagements and accessories, with a focus on real weddings and inspiration.

Rocky Mountain Bride
Wedding Magazine
Regional inspiration highlighting refined mountain and destination weddings.

→ Visit Website

TRUSTED PLANNING WEBSITES

Reliable sources offering guidance on etiquette, logistics, and planning essentials.

Brides
Website
Clear, reliable guidance on invitation etiquette, timelines, and planning basics.

→ Visit Website

A Practical Wedding
Website
Grounded advice focused on values-based planning, budgeting, and decision-making.

→ Visit Website

A Note on Our Recommendations

Every resource shared here has been selected intentionally. We favour thoughtful, timeless guidance over trends, and clarity over overwhelm. This collection is updated periodically to ensure it remains relevant, considered, and aligned with our approach to design.

View fullsize Your wedding story starts here Your stationery is more than paper. It's the first chapter of your wedding day. Let your designs reflect your love story with timeless elegance and thoughtful details. Ready to create unforgettable keepsakes? Let's b
View fullsize A little glimpse behind the scenes as I prepare for the Brides to Be Expo ✨ Paper samples, envelope liners, wax seals, ribbon and invitation suites are taking over my studio and I can’t wait to bring it all together for you tomorrow. Come vis
View fullsize A wedding invitation isn’t just one card. For me, the best suites are built in layers — different proportions, papers, colours and textures that reveal themselves a little at a time.
View fullsize Why work with me? Because your wedding stationery should feel personal, not pulled from a template and lightly adjusted. I design each suite with the full picture in mind — how the pieces layer together, how the colours balance, how the paper
View fullsize Deep emerald silk ribbon: rich, moody, and just polished enough. I love using ribbon like this when a suite needs a little more depth. It adds softness, movement and contrast without competing with the stationery itself. Sometimes the smallest detai
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