Our Nephew (Himself's side of the family) is engaged to be married next year. I wanted to send the couple a card, but couldn't find one that I liked. Somewhere years and years back, I had come across an etiquette rule (Victorian?) that it was impolite or bad luck to wish the bride to be "congratulations" and that was the only sentiment I could find in commercial cards. So, I made my own
"Happiness and best wishes on your engagement"
Envelope with Celebration stamp
Do you have trouble finding commercial cards you like?
You made a lovely card CJ...And i suspect anyone would rather receive a handmade card over a store bought one.. I usually shop at Walmart for everything BUT cards... Sometimes i'm in a hurry and i will pick one at Walmart but i prefer the cards at a place called Market Street and even Target has better cards than Walmart but ofcourse in both places your gonna pay more for them. Hugs! deb
ReplyDeleteAmerican Greetings, Hallmark, a lot of the cards have such mushy sentiments, too. It's hard to find something that is just simply stated.
DeleteLovely card! I must confess, these days I ony send digital greetings! Valerie
ReplyDeleteI might have, but I wanted to send the couple a gift, too.
DeleteI didn't know that etiquette rule. I wonder if it still applies. But definitely a pretty card. Hope you're having a nice get away. hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteProbably not. A lot of the Emily Post rules are quite obsolete
DeleteNice to learn that you don't wish congratulations to an engaged couple. Your card turned out great. I'm not much of a card maker, so I think this is divine. Best wishes to the engaged couple, too.
ReplyDeleteIt's okay to congratulate the Groom or Groom-to-be, but congratulations are not extended to the Bride or Bride-to-Be. Instead she is wished happiness and best wishes
DeleteSo beautiful. Regine
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DeleteI always heard that it was proper to congratulate the groom and offer best wishes to the bride. That "rule" has generally been more ignored as the equality of the sexes is more presumed. In these days of decreasing rights for women, though, these separate greetings may return.
ReplyDeleteI meant no sexist remarks. Congratulations just seems so sterile.
DeleteNo, of course not, it's just that the history of the etiquette rule is from the days of no sexual equality and treating men and women differently in all things.
DeleteDon't get me started.........LOL. The card selection around here stinks! I thought it was just regional but apparently "Hallmark" isn't what it used to be. Have you tried looking on Etsy? Some of those shops are pretty good. ;)
ReplyDeleteFor some reason, I don't think of Etsy for that kind of thing. Maybe I should take a peek
DeleteWhat a beautiful and thoughtful card!
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Deletethe only type of cards i find that i like are the humerous ones. Other than that i never find the right sentiment in cards for certain occasions. I like what you made there.
ReplyDeleteIt turned out cute
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