If you’ve got a penchant for stylish suites with timeless designs like we do, you’re in for a treat today as we spotlight Bering’s wedding stationery! As part of our Houston invitation series, designer Ben Whitley chatted with us at The Creative Chateau about what inspires him and the types of invitations he thinks will never go out of style. … Continued
“What a lot we lost when we stopped writing letters. You can’t reread a phone call.” ~Liz Carpenter As we navigate through this increasingly digital world, some of the finer points of personal correspondence have been lost to us. Where we would have sent a short note, we now send a text. But for gifts … Continued
Live from Bering’s, we have a hometown feature you don’t want to miss! Houston’s very own, Katherine Whaley and Chris Wadley will be married this Spring and while you might be familiar with Katherine due her wonderful reporting on-air for ABC’s KTRK Houston, you should know that we think Chris is every bit as wonderful … Continued
CHEERS TO THE COCKTAIL BUFFET Boy does the time fly! We are blushing at how long it has been since our last etiquette post, graciously contributed by Lady Virginia. It was our plan to do a at least a few posts centered around occasions we are all invited to, and the protocol one might expect … Continued
*Red dress with white trim and petticoat available at Bering’s: Ooh! La, La! Couture The Bering’s Stationery Department was recently enlisted to help with a Girl Scout Tea Party for Duchesne’s Kindergarten Daisy Troop! It was beyond sweet with a southern theme, but even sweeter was that it was held in honor of Girl Scout … Continued
From time-to-time customers ask, “How do you decide on which invitations to order?” Not only do some of our customers inquire about the ordering process of the pretty paper adorning the aisles of our stationery department, they are also curious about other aspects of ordering from Bering’s Stationery. Customers are also interested in the turn-around … Continued
While we are loyal to many tried & true beautifully classic lines of stationery, we are also always looking for new lines at market. We thought we would share some of our favorite invitations with you from the isles of our stationery department. From Crane & Co., Arzberger, Embossed Graphics, Odd Balls and more – … Continued
We feature the high-quality stationery from Embossed Graphics in Chicago. For the Crane’s devotee who is looking for a less-expensive, more casual everyday look, Embossed Graphics is the perfect marriage. Embossed Graphics offers a wide range of note cards ranging in formats, imprint and colors. The way they keep their high-quality, low-cost product line is … Continued
R.S.V.P is a very traditional way to elicit a reply from people to whom you have sent an invitation to an event. The French phrase, upper/lower case letters are most commonly used, though there are other schools of thought. Some people insist on R.S.V.P. or RSVP. All forms are accepted usage. (R.S.V.P. is the French … Continued
While your invitation wording and design hint at your wedding style, so does the printing process you choose — most notably, it conveys how formal your event will be. The way you choose to print will also have a big impact on your budget and, in part, dictate the paper type and the design. To … Continued
Just back from the National Stationery Show in New York, Bering’s Stationery Department is getting ready for the fall season with new and exciting products. This is all made possible by Ben Whitley, who 18 years ago this June started the Stationery Department at Bering’s. Beginning with a very small staff, he has since led … Continued
Are you overwhelmed from planning a wedding or a large social event, particularly when it comes to small details like the invitation’s wording? Nancy Harper and Danny Seibert, two of the helpful stationers at our Bissonnet location, recently discussed how many customers appreciate the skill and knowledge of etiquette Bering’s stationers offer when helping to … Continued
It’s a New Year… That means it’s time to start planning your Valentine’s Day, Mardi Gras and Rodeo gatherings. In addition to fun sets of scratch & sniff children’s valentines, Bering’s Stationery has a large assortment of both romantic and whimsical Valentine’s Day greeting cards. Plates, napkins and other table décor add a splash of … Continued
Although the holiday shopping season has just begun, it’s not too early to start thinking ahead to 2013. With busy lives that often include multi-job families, children’s school and social calendars, community events, and travel plans, it may sometime seem impossible to keep track of it all. Bering’s Stationery has plenty of ideas to help … Continued
A well-expressed thank-you is an art form. Alas, most of us think we don’t have the time or the talent to play the artist. Perhaps, we put off writing because it’s not a habit we’ve cultivated. Or we feel awkward about finding the right words, or we don’t have a convenient space to sit down and write. … Continued
