Pearlized Wedding
My Handmade Wedding Invitation Business, How To Start One
Everybody always wants to know how I set up my handmade wedding invitation business. It wasn’t all that difficult really. Anybody could do it. All you need is a little artistic ability and an imagination. And with all the neat stuff they have in the craft shops now, you don’t really even have to have that.
Have you seen all the beautiful papers they have out now. When I first started out you had your choice of white, ecru, and maybe a few pastel colors. And if you wanted them to have any kind of floral design or pattern on them, you had to do it yourself. But when it comes to wedding invitations, you have to be very precise and exact. Nobody wants a paint spattered wedding invitation and the more “store bought” they look the better. Even though it’s an original design, it still has to look professional.
But now you can get all kinds of beautiful papers. Floral patterns and stripes and polka dots. And some of the most breathtaking colors, too. Those days of peach or lavender are long gone!
Another thing that’s helped in my design business is the increasing popularity of scrapbookking. With so many people turning to this as a hobby now, the manufacturers who create those products have created hundreds and hundreds of embellishments for those scrapbooks that are just perfect for wedding invitations and stationery.
No matter what theme the bridal party is looking for, you can find something useful in the scrapbookking aisle at your local craft store. I had someone ask me for a beach theme for their wedding stationery a few weeks ago and I found the most beautiful embellishments at the craft shop. They had these little pearlized seashells that matched perfectly with this muted seashell pattern paper that they had. I also found a lovely sand colored paper to use for inserts and finished it all of with a natural raffia bow. They were gorgeous! And the bride loved them!
Computers have helped a lot, too. Years ago, when I first started out, my only option for the lettering on my invitations was calligraphy. Can you imagine?! Hand lettering an invitation is a very time consuming process, even when you know what you’re doing. But now, I can let the bride sit right beside me as we choose the font styles for her invitations and I can even print our samples for her to help her decide. And in the blink of an eye, I can print out all of the inserts I need without ever lifting my calligraphy pen.
Of course, I make sure to make an extra of all of my invitations so I can put them in my portfolio. I have people ask to see samples of my work all the time. Which is only natural. No one buys wedding invitations without being able to see them first. So you see, setting up a handmade wedding invitation business these days is easy!
About the Author
If you want to learn more about starting your own wedding invitation business visit my site http://www.weddinginvitationbusiness.com
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100 Bridal White Pearlized 9×6mm Barrel Shaped Pony Beads (6×9 Cream) #50291 $0.99 |
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10 Count 12″ Pearlized gold or silver balloons helium quality Wedding Anniversar $1.19 |
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10 Count 12″ Pearlized gold or silver balloons helium quality Wedding Anniversar $1.19 |
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10 x Yellow 12″ Latex Pearl Pearlised Wedding Balloons $1.67 |
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10 x Ivory 12″ Pearlised Wedding Balloons $1.69 |
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10 x Bright White 12″ Pearlised Wedding Balloons $1.69 |
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10 x Bright White 12″ Pearlised Wedding Balloons $1.69 |
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A TOAST 12×12 PEARLIZED DIE-CUT scrapbooking paper WEDDING CELEBRATE NEW YEAR $1.75 |
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Pearlized starflower trim for bridal, formal wear – QA $1.95 |
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Tiny Pearlized Trochus Shells – Perfect For Weddings! $1.99 |
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Classic White Wedding Pearlized Tealight Candle Set $1.99 |
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Pearlized paper Laser cutting Wedding cupcake wrapper for party and Anniversary $2.00 |
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Pearlized paper Laser cutting Wedding cupcake wrapper for party and Anniversary $2.00 |
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Pearlized paper Laser cutting Wedding cupcake wrapper for party and Anniversary $2.00 |
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Pearlized paper Laser cutting Wedding cupcake wrapper for party and Anniversary $2.00 |
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Pearlized paper Laser cutting Wedding cupcake wrapper for party and Anniversary $2.00 |
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Pearlized paper Laser cutting Wedding cupcake wrapper for party and Anniversary $2.00 |
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Pearlized paper Laser cutting Wedding cupcake wrapper for party and Anniversary $2.00 |
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Pearlized paper Laser cutting Wedding cupcake wrapper for party and Anniversary $2.00 |
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Pearlized paper Laser cutting Wedding cupcake wrapper for party and Anniversary $2.00 |
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Pearlized paper Laser cutting Wedding cupcake wrapper for party and Anniversary $2.00 |
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Pearlized paper Laser cutting Wedding cupcake wrapper for party and Anniversary $2.00 |
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Pearlized paper Laser cutting Wedding cupcake wrapper for party and Anniversary $2.00 |
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Pearlized paper Laser cutting Wedding cupcake wrapper for party and Anniversary $2.00 |
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Pearlized paper Laser cutting Wedding cupcake wrapper for party and Anniversary $2.00 |
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Pearlized paper Laser cutting Wedding cupcake wrapper for party and Anniversary $2.00 |
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Pearlized paper Laser cutting Wedding cupcake wrapper for party and Anniversary $2.00 |
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Pearlized paper Laser cutting Wedding cupcake wrapper for party and Anniversary $2.00 |
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Pearlized paper Laser cutting Wedding cupcake wrapper for party and Anniversary $2.00 |
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Pearlized paper Laser cutting Wedding cupcake wrapper for party and Anniversary $2.00 |
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Pearlized paper Laser cutting Wedding cupcake wrapper for party and Anniversary $2.00 |
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Pearlized paper Laser cutting Wedding cupcake wrapper for party and Anniversary $2.00 |
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Pearlized paper Laser cutting Wedding cupcake wrapper for party and Anniversary $2.00 |
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Pearlized paper Laser cutting Wedding cupcake wrapper for party and Anniversary $2.00 |
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Pearlized paper Laser cutting Wedding cupcake wrapper for party and Anniversary $2.00 |
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Pearlized paper Laser cutting Wedding cupcake wrapper for party and Anniversary $2.00 |
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Pearlized paper Laser cutting Wedding cupcake wrapper for party and Anniversary $2.00 |
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Pearlized paper Laser cutting Wedding cupcake wrapper for party and Anniversary $2.00 |
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Pearlized paper Laser cutting Wedding cupcake wrapper for party and Anniversary $2.00 |
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Pearlized paper Laser cutting Wedding cupcake wrapper for party and Anniversary $2.00 |
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Pearlized paper Laser cutting Wedding cupcake wrapper for party and Anniversary $2.00 |
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Pearlized paper Laser cutting Wedding cupcake wrapper for party and Anniversary $2.00 |
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Pearlized paper Laser cutting Wedding cupcake wrapper for party and Anniversary $2.00 |
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Pearlized paper Laser cutting Wedding cupcake wrapper for party and Anniversary $2.00 |
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Pearlized paper Laser cutting Wedding cupcake wrapper for party and Anniversary $2.00 |
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Pearlized paper Laser cutting Wedding cupcake wrapper for party and Anniversary $2.00 |
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Pearlized paper Laser cutting Wedding cupcake wrapper for party and Anniversary $2.00 |
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Pearlized paper Laser cutting Wedding cupcake wrapper party and Anniversary $2.00 |
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Pearlized paper Laser cutting Wedding cupcake wrapper party and Anniversary $2.00 |
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Pearlized paper Laser cutting Wedding cupcake wrapper party and Anniversary $2.00 |
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Pearlized paper Laser cutting Wedding cupcake wrapper party and Anniversary $2.00 |
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Pearlized paper Laser cutting Wedding cupcake wrapper party and Anniversary $2.00 |
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Pearlized paper Laser cutting Wedding cupcake wrapper party and Anniversary $2.00 |
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Pearlized paper Laser cutting Wedding cupcake wrapper party and Anniversary $2.00 |
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Pearlized paper Laser cutting Wedding cupcake wrapper party and Anniversary $2.00 |
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Pearlized paper Laser cutting Wedding cupcake wrapper party and Anniversary $2.00 |
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Pearlized paper Laser cutting Wedding cupcake wrapper party and Anniversary $2.00 |
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Pearlized paper Laser cutting Wedding cupcake wrapper party and Anniversary $2.00 |
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Pearlized paper Laser cutting Wedding cupcake wrapper party and Anniversary $2.00 |
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Pearlized paper Laser cutting Wedding cupcake wrapper party and Anniversary $2.00 |
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Pearlized paper Laser cutting Wedding cupcake wrapper party and Anniversary $2.00 |
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Pearlized paper Laser cutting Wedding cupcake wrapper party and Anniversary $2.00 |
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Pearlized paper Laser cutting Wedding cupcake wrapper party and Anniversary $2.00 |
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Pearlized paper Laser cutting Wedding cupcake wrapper party and Anniversary $2.00 |
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Pearlized paper Laser cutting Wedding cupcake wrapper party and Anniversary $2.00 |
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30 x Medium Brown Pearlised Die Cut Tags Wedding $1.95 |
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10 Pearlized Ivory Triple Pearl Wedding Corsage Pins $2.19 |
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30 x Large Tags Die Cut White Pearlised Wedding $2.35 |
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10 Purple Pearlised Wedding Balloons as used by Pro’s $2.63 |
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10 Royal Blue Pearlised Wedding Balloon used by Pro’s $2.63 |
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10 White Pearlised Wedding Balloons as used by Pro’s $2.63 |
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12 ~ Pearlized Wedding Bells Puffy Pick ~ Wedding Accessory ~ NEW ~ LOOK!!! $2.83 |
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12 ~ Pearlized Pink & Green Bells Pick ~ Wedding Accessory ~ NEW ~ LOOK!!! $2.98 |
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2 Design Luxury Wedding favor box laser fine cut with PEARLIZED PAPER for party $3.00 |
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2 Design Luxury Wedding favor box laser fine cut with PEARLIZED PAPER for party $3.00 |
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2 Design Luxury Wedding favor box laser fine cut with PEARLIZED PAPER for party $3.00 |
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2 Design Luxury Wedding favor box laser fine cut with PEARLIZED PAPER for party $3.00 |
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2 Design Luxury Wedding favor box laser fine cut with PEARLIZED PAPER for party $3.00 |
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2 Design 3 color Wedding favor box laser cut with PEARLIZED PAPER favor $3.00 |
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2 Design 3 color Wedding favor box laser cut with PEARLIZED PAPER favor $3.00 |
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2 Design 3 color Wedding favor box laser cut with PEARLIZED PAPER favor $3.00 |
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2 Design 3 color Wedding favor box laser cut with PEARLIZED PAPER favor $3.00 |
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2 Design 3 color Wedding favor box laser cut with PEARLIZED PAPER favor $3.00 |
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2 Design 3 color Wedding favor box laser cut with PEARLIZED PAPER for any event $3.00 |
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2 Design 3 color Wedding favor box laser cut with PEARLIZED PAPER for any event $3.00 |
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2 Design 3 color Wedding favor box laser cut with PEARLIZED PAPER for any event $3.00 |
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2 Design 3 color Wedding favor box laser cut with PEARLIZED PAPER for any event $3.00 |
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2 Design 3 color Wedding favor box laser cut with PEARLIZED PAPER for any event $3.00 |
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Two Design Luxury Wedding favor box laser cut with PEARLIZED PAPER for party $3.00 |
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Two Design Luxury Wedding favor box laser cut with PEARLIZED PAPER for party $3.00 |
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Two Design Luxury Wedding favor box laser cut with PEARLIZED PAPER for party $3.00 |
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Two Design Luxury Wedding favor box laser cut with PEARLIZED PAPER for party $3.00 |
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Two Design Luxury Wedding favor box laser cut with PEARLIZED PAPER for party $3.00 |
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25 x Bright White 12″ Pearlised Wedding Balloons $3.11 |
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15 x 12 pearlized 100 % latex balloons for wedding – birthday $3.11 |
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15 x 12 pearlized 100 % latex balloons for wedding – birthday $3.11 |
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15 x 12 pearlized 100 % latex balloons for wedding – birthday $3.11 |
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15 x 12 pearlized 100 % latex balloons for wedding – birthday $3.11 |
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15 x 12 pearlized 100 % latex balloons for wedding – birthday $3.11 |
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15 x 12 pearlized 100 % latex balloons for wedding – birthday $3.11 |
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Ivory Pearl Placecards, 48 Count (83004) $6.99 Set your table with lovely formality when you employ these ivory place cards with pearl border, includes 96 tear-away placecards, imprintable cardstock and ideal for wedding receptions and anniversary celebrations…. |
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Kate Aspen Photo Coasters Spread your good wishes and capture the moment in classic pearlized glass. Your moment…their moments, these gorgeous pearlized glass frame coasters will protect your memories forever. Good wishes you have for the future such as love, joy, hope, bliss, faith, and forever surround the frame. Crafted of heavy high quality pearlized glass, each coaster features four padded “feet” to protect surfaces… |
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White Pearl Placecards, 48 Count (83001) $6.15 Pearl Place Cards – White: Set your table with lovely formality when you employ these white placecards with pearl border. Includes 96 tear-away place cards. Imprintable cardstock. Ideal for wedding receptions and anniversary celebrations…. |
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50 Pearl White Globe Wedding or Christmas String Light Sets with White Cord (3 Strands – 150 Lights) $32.97 Pearl White Globe Wedding or Christmas String Lights with White Cord… |
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Set of 15 White Pearl G50 Globe Christmas Lights – Green Wire $24.99 Set of 15 Christmas Lights Item #V401915 Features: Color: white bulbs / green wire Bulb size: G50 (slightly larger than a golf ball, about 2″ diameter) Beautiful pearl finish Number of bulbs on string: 15 Spacing between each bulb: 11 inches Lighted lenght: 13.75 feet Total string length: 14.75 feet Additional Product Features: If one light goes out the rest will stay lit E12 brass base (fits in a… |
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White Gift Wrap Pearl Fluffed Embossed Wrapping Paper 20 sq ft A roll of white wrapping paper embossed with a quilt design. Item comes to you on a roll so no creases. Measures 24 inches by 10 feet for a total of 20 square feet…. |
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Gartner Studios Border Wedding Invitation Kit, Pearl White, 50-Count (61001) $24.97 Pearls of wisdom. This elegant invitation kit is always a smart choice. Perfect for weddings, anniversaries and other special events. In white…. |
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Wilton Pearlized Flourish Invitation Kit $20.24 Easy as 1, 2, 3â¦with step-by-step instructions to make your invitations look custom-printed. Includes: 25 invitations, 25 envelopes, 25 reply cards, 25 belly bands, 25 ribbons, 25 pre-tied bows with pearl stud, 25 adhesives, 6 test sheets… |
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Pearl Gumballs Large 1 – 5lb $27.99 Large Pearl Gumballs in bulk. Each gumball is 1″ in diameter and each pound consists of approximately 50 large gumballs. That’s roughly 250 Pearl Gumballs in each 5 pound bag! These Pearl Gumballs are great for your Pearl/White themed event, they are perfect for favors, baby showers, weddings, candy buffets or candy bars, special events and parties. This 5 pound bag fills approximately 16 measur… |
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Chocolate Luster Seashells Varied Shapes -1 Dozen As mentioned on Martha Stewart’s Weddign blog, “This company from Florida makes the prettiest chocolate seashells.” Our dozen Chocolate Seashells contain 4 different shapes. They are boxed unwrapped perfect for to decorate you wedding cake, scatter on tables, make your own wedding favors and more. Non-toxic mineral provides a shimmering luster on these shells to create absolutely breathtaking resu… |