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Welcome to the Memerle blog. Here I share tips, inspiration, and behind-the-scenes insights on handcrafted stationery and personalized creations—for weddings, gifts, christenings, and all those moments worth making unique. Between practical guides, styling ideas, and a glimpse into my Paris workshop, you'll find plenty of inspiration for keepsakes that truly tell your story.
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Wooden or paper wedding place cards: prices, designs and tips
Engraved wooden, calligraphy paper or cut-out name place cards: how to choose, what they cost for 50 to 120 guests and how to send your list of names. My designs from €0.70 to €...
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Wedding sticker machine: price, how it works and rental
How a custom sticker machine works, how much renting one costs for a wedding, how many stickers to plan per guest and when to book: everything you need to know about my sticker ...
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Affordable guest favors: 7 personalized ideas under €2
Happy tears tissue packs, temporary tattoos, earplugs, wooden place cards, kawaii stickers: 7 personalized guest favors under €2 per person, handmade in my Paris workshop and av...
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How much does wedding stationery cost? A budget, item by item
Place cards, menus, tissue packs, napkin bands, guest favors: how much does day-of wedding stationery cost, item by item? For 80 guests, allow about €160 for the essentials, €29...
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Personalized Christmas gifts handmade in France: 2026 ideas and order deadlines
Name ornaments, “Baby's First Christmas” ornament, initial candy cane, letter from Santa envelope, scratch-off card and printable gift voucher: my personalized Christmas gifts h...
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How much stationery should you plan for your number of guests?
The golden rule: invitations are counted per household, while menus, place cards and favors are counted per guest, with a 10 to 15% safety margin.
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Wedding stationery timeline: when to order what
The simple rule: order invitations 4 to 6 months before the wedding, table stationery 1 to 2 months before, and guest favors 1 to 2 months before.
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Personalized baptism guest favors: my keepsake ideas
A personalized baptism favor carries the emotion of the ceremony well beyond the day: it's the little keepsake your loved ones will always associate with your child's arrival.
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Personalized wedding fans: the clever 3-in-1 favor
A personalized wooden fan is the only guest favor that does three jobs at once: place card on the table, decoration, and a very handy gadget on a hot day.
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Personalized clay wedding magnets: the guest favor that lasts
An engraved clay magnet is a guest favor that doesn't end up in the bin or at the back of a drawer: it sits on the fridge and reminds your guests of your wedding for years.
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Personalized wedding menu: paper or canvas, how to choose?
Wedding menu on paper or canvas? Full comparison to make the right choice based on your style, budget, and number of guests — Memerle, Paris.
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Personalized wedding handkerchiefs: the guide for unforgettable tears of joy
How many tissue packs to plan for a wedding, which design to choose and at what price: my guide to personalized happy tears tissue packs, from €0.85 to €1.10 each, handmade in P...
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