One of the best ways to thank your guest is……by sending out your thank you cards! The earlier the better in my opinion. Heck, write them on the plane en route to your honeymoon and then you’ll be done and can get to more fun stuff!!! Seriously, I know some people say a year but it takes 2 minutes and your guests will appreciate that you didn’t pop out a kid before you thanked them for that retro toaster they bought you, just sayin. If you didn’t by matching ones with your wedding invites, here a few that I think fit the bill for thanks.

For starters, I love the idea of a city specific thank you. Hello Lucky has a bunch of great ones for major cities, like these LA ones shown above!

Gorgeous thank you by Gakemi Art+Design for Minted. Get it with you and your hubs initials!

Didn’t get “that shot” at your wedding? Get day after photos later so you can wear that dress again and pose for these adorb thank you post cards from Viola Prints on Etsy!!

For all you crafty brides: Get a custom stamp made (like this one from Paper Sushi and make your own!

You can’t miss with these chevron, gold foil stamped notes from Paper Source. They say thank you in a way that feels as luxurious as sipping that leftover bubbly from those Kate Spade toasting flutes you got from your favorite aunt.

Happy Thanking!

Programs are often an overlooked item of the wedding paper that simply lists the wedding ceremony and music and list of the wedding posse. After the ceremony it usually ends up in that oubliette between the console and the drivers seat of your car along with parking tickets and celeb-crazed magazines accidentally swiped from the nail salon… or at least that’s what I find in my car, ha ha!

But programs can be awesome! Here’s a few forget-me-nots! (like these paper bag programs from For Print Only! They hold pom poms to throw at the happy couple – love!)

A silhouette program, like this one from First Impression Invitations, will cut down on the “who is that girl” debate!

Sometimes keeping things simple is best. Love this. // Photo: The Becker

I love succulents and DIY fun! These are gorgeous, and useful for a summer fete! See more here.

Don’t want your programs to go to waste? Look no further than Green Bride Guide - these have seeds in the paper so you can grow wildflowers!

Need another use for those engagement pictures? How about a flip book to keep guests occupied? Minted has tons of styles to choose from and all kinds of other matching goodies!

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Lately, paper crafts have been everywhere in wedding and event decor. Here’s a few that made our cut list, starting with this insanely gorgeous paper flower and draped alter by Calder Clark and Blossom Events.

Super rad geometric hanging decor by Nicole Rene of Simply Savannah Events.

Origami Paper Crane Backdrop by Elizabeth Anne Designs.

Geometric paper decor by Indie Wed and Jayne Weddings . Love!

Obsessed with these paper chains photographed by First Mate! Sooo cute!

Alice in Wonderland and Wizard of Oz sized paper flowers from Ruche. So pretty! Here’s the tutorial if you’re feeling crafty!

Menus are a beautiful addition to any table setting and really adds that “something extra” to your wedding or event! Here are my fav menu ideas, starting with these gorgeous placemats. Love the simplicity of this rustic placemat – great if you are having a buffet but still want to have something lovely on the table.

Wine bottles are the perfect place to do a menu, plus I love wine that’s already on the table – saves you a trip to the bar!

Paper bag menus from Bash Please! So fun for a laid back reception or at home movie night!

Circle menus are so chic and look great with fuller place settings.

I love walking into a bakery/deli and seeing these kraft paper menus. Perfect for such a wide range of and styles of events! So rustic and modern – love!

Printed menu on chocolate! CHOCOLATE!!!

Sources: Wedding Chicks, Style Me Pretty, Bash Please, A Trendy Wedding, At Home in Love, Sugar Rush Events

One of my absolute favorite wedding details has to be the sweetheart chair swags and signs that brides are doing. Sometimes it’s the small things that make a really big impression. Here’s a few of my top swag picks, starting with these darling ones by Yuling Designs, pictured above. They’re perfect for an outdoor rustic event!

I am obsessed with kraft paper at weddings! These ones by Sweet Emilia Jane are inexpensive and totally fab!

These hubby and wifey chair swags are perfect for a Vegas or Atlantic City wedding! And love these delicate watercolor triangle swags!

Try these simple and glittered signs by BHLDN or these free printable Bride and Groom signs from Love vs. Design – sweet swag!

Sources: Grey Likes Weddings, Style Me Pretty, Etsy, Martha Stewart Weddings, BHLDN, Love vs. Design