The Okerly journal
Honest advice on invitations, etiquette and the little details, written for couples planning their day.
Invitations & save the dates
More than 50 wedding invitation texts to copy: formal and casual wording, text for a marriage invitation from parents, short wedding invitation SMS and WhatsApp messages, greetings, save the date texts, RSVP reminders and tips for inviting guests by text.
14 min read
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Ideas & inspiration
Everything about the wedding guest book: classic and creative ideas from photo and audio guest books to signed keepsakes, how big the book should be, where to put it, sign wording, message examples and what to do with it after the wedding.
15 min read
Wedding planning
A complete wedding ceremony script in the traditional order, with word-for-word wording for the officiant, a 5-minute short version, religious and non-religious variations, and tips for first-time officiants.
16 min read
Ideas & inspiration
Wedding gift ideas for every budget, from thoughtful gifts under $50 to splurges worth sharing: how much to spend, personalized and experience gifts, how to give cash, and answers to the gift etiquette questions guests ask most.
9 min read
Wedding planning
Everything a wedding coordinator needs to do, from the first handover meeting to returning the rentals: week-by-week tasks, a wedding day checklist, an emergency kit list and answers to the questions couples ask most.
9 min read