Soon to Be Mr. and Mrs. - Photo Save the Date Magnet

Share the news: you're soon to be Mr. and Mrs.! Your photo and choice of colors make this save the date magnet eye-catching and memorable.http://bit.ly/1BeBlso

Chalkboard Chic - Photo Save the Date Card

Just set your date? Share it in bold vintage style on this chalkboard design save the date card. It's perfect for your vintage wedding or black and white wedding. http://bit.ly/1GrE1q0

Stripes and Shine - Photo Save the Date Card

The stripes make it stylish, and the foil makes it shine! Choose the colors of the stripes and silver or gold foil to accent your photo on this save the date card. http://bit.ly/1w7CyC4

Fancy That - Laser Cut Wedding Invitation with Laser Liner

Can't get enough lace? Then this laser-cut, gold shimmer wedding invitation with a lacy border will strike your fancy. A laser-cut envelope liner adds to the romance. http://bit.ly/1vRRnZm

Watercolor Bridal Shower Invitation.

Celebrate the bride-to-be with this bridal shower invitation featuring blush pink watercolor flowers.

The Future Mrs. Bridal Shower Invitation

She's soon to be a Mrs. and that means it's time to celebrate! Pinstripes and a fun, vintage design make this bridal shower invitation perfect for gathering friends. You get to choose the colors!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/209636724/bridal-shower-invitation-vintage

Elegant Bride Shower Invitation

She's soon to be a Mrs. and that means it's time to celebrate! Pinstripes and a fun, vintage design make this bridal shower invitation perfect for gathering friends. You get to choose the colors!
https://www.etsy.com/listing/209789158/bridal-shower-invitation-elegant-bride

Mason Jar of Flowers

Lovely and romantic mason jar bridal shower invitation

featuring beautiful pink and coral flowers.

www.etsy.com/listing/209624330/bridal-shower-invitation-flower-bouquet

2015 Wedding Colors

I’m excited to share with you the Pantone 2015 spring wedding color picks for women. As I begin to design spring wedding invitations, I’m motivated to create fun & sophisticated spring wedding color palettes incorporating these top colors from Pantone. 

Tell me what you think about this year’s spring color trends in the comments below. Like or hate? Which colors would you pair up?

Elegant Floral Bridal Shower Invitation

In a soft, romantic palette, watercolor florals accent this elegant bridal shower invitation. Whether you are hosting a bridal shower, luncheon, garden party, brunch or modern couples shower, these invitations with watercolor florals are sure to gather friends and family in style.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/207885503/bridal-shower-invitation-flower

Fall Wedding Invitation

Watercolor fall leaves mirror the beauty of your autumn bridal shower! 

The leaf design surrounds your wording with a painted wood background. 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/207884641/bridal-shower-invitation-fall-watercolor

State Wedding Invitation

What’s the state of your love? The state you live in, of course!

Now you can have that state printed in gleaming gold or silver foil on your wedding invitations to show your pride in where you’re from and your love for each other.

You also get to choose the colors of the dotted design to make the whole look all about you.

State Wedding Invitation

Winter Wedding Trends and Tips

Coziness, warmth, beauty, sparkle – they’re what winter weddings are all about. How do you make those wintry dreams come true? Here’s some great advice about planning your snowy celebration and making it unique to you.

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Mason Jar Wedding Invitation

When vintage mason jars are going to be a part of your wedding decor, give guests a sneak peek with this rustic elegant wedding invitation.

Product of the Week: Vision of Love Invitation

Your vision is fine. You’re not imagining things. Our Vision of Love Invitation really IS that gorgeous!

The embossed, laser-cut lace design of the wrap is as fine as any lace adorning a wedding gown or veil. And when a card of ecru shimmer paper printed with your invitation wording is tucked inside, the look is absolutely exquisite.

When guests receive the wedding invitation in the mail, they’ll feel like they’re unwrapping a beautiful gift. And if your wedding invitation is that lovely, they’ll be imagining how wonderful the wedding itself will be!

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Wedding trend: Neutral wedding colors

Neutrals are done taking the back seat. They’re so over being the underlying tone for pops of color. Bland? Don’t EVEN say that about them.

Because neutrals are now taking center stage at weddings – they’re the main event when it comes to unique color schemes.

How do you make a neutral wedding color theme work? Check out the ideas I’ve put together, and you’ll see how neutrals stand out in a way that’s fresh and stylish.

When you think neutral, think beyond white and ecru. Also think beyond using just one color as your theme. Neutrals are rich and varied in tone and temperature, so don’t be afraid to mix them together to create warmth and beauty. For instance, choose warm taupe, a warm grey and a deep cream for an interesting and complex blend.

Afraid your dress won’t stand out? If you choose the right neutrals for bridesmaids’ dresses and accents, it won’t! Dress your maids in darker neutrals like a light chocolate or a deep taupe. Keep your flowers simple, and the bride will definitely be the highlight.

Speaking of flowers, choose a flower type, like a rose, in a single color, like a creamy white. Use the flowers liberally. They won’t compete with your color scheme and they’ll add unexpected touches of beauty everywhere, like your hair.

Neutrals can go a little on the metallic side, so add in some sparkle! Pale gold and a soft silver will stand out in a gorgeous way against the neutrals.

And make sure you introduce your wedding with a subtly styled invitation that will make a big impact, like our Wrapped in Magic wedding invitation. The deckled edges and the textured wrap layer on the interest, making each neutral piece work together for a great impression.

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Bridal Lace & Pearls

Bridal Lace & Pearls

Aqua Shimmer / Black Shimmer

Lace and pearls create the vintage elegance of this layered invitation featuring aqua shimmer over black shimmer.   Other color options available.

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Item Number RRN7845AMBASBS

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TIPS FOR ATTENDING A BRIDAL SHOW

How Much Time Should I Spend at Bridal Show?You will want to allocate between 2 and 4 hours of your time, so that you visit with as many wedding exhibitors as possible. Remember, it could take you two months to see the same number of vendors if you drove to each of their locations. Please arrive early to avoid waiting in line and to obtain seating for our bridal runway fashion show. Seating is limited and is on a first come, first serve basis.

Pre-register.Saves time and it might also save you some money by pre-registering online or at a local wedding shop.

Do a little planning before the show.Make a list in your notebook of what you need most and what your budget is for each item/service. But be flexible and leave some room for the unexpected - you never know when you might see something that you absolutely love that you would have never thought of looking for.

Can I take Photos?Yes, take a camera and take pictures of things you like, and then later you can stick them in your notebook. (Be sure to get the vendor's permission first.)

What should I bring to the Bridal Show?As you meet vendors you really connected with make sure to have a system in place to remember them.  We know that by the end of the show you will be so overwhelmed with information it will be very hard to remember what the name of your favorite vendor was. 

Take a tote bag to carry all the brochures and samples you will collect. Fold a corner of the brochure, write something on any material you receive from the vendor, bring a notebook and write down answers to your questions, or better yet get some stickers that will make the vendor stand out among all the others when you open your bags.  Trust us, going through all the materials you receive will be very overwhelming.

Print up some return address stickers with your name, address, phone number, email address and wedding date. Use these instead of having to fill out all those vendor forms by hand. You might also take some 3 X 5 cards with your return address sticker affixed to it in case some vendors run out of entry forms.

Slip a bottle of water into your bag so you won't have to stand in line when you get thirsty.

Bring fabric swatches or ribbons or paper in your wedding colors so you don't waste time trying to describe your colors to the vendors.

Make sure everyone who comes to the show with you has cell phones and that you all have each other's numbers programmed into your phones in case you get split up.

Bring your calendar, day planner or iPhone with you so you can schedule appointments with vendors that you are interested in.

Get a notebook and tie a pen to it with a string. Then use it to make notes of things you like, questions to ask, prices and details you get from vendors, etc. You may visit with 13 different photographers, 5 different florist and 7 different bakers. There's no way you will remember which vendor told you what. Alternatively, you could have your bridesmaid, or a friend write down things for you.

How should I dress?Dress comfortably and wear comfortable shoes. You don't want to waste time by having to sit down to rest your feet every 20 minutes.

Don’t be afraid to meet the vendors.After all, this is your best chance to get to see what kind of relationship you can have with a future vendor and what they have to offer.  You also eliminate the wasted time on driving, and consultations just to find out that what the vendor offers is completely not what you’re looking for.  Some vendors focus more on the product, some focus on creativity, and some focus on relationships. 

Ask questions.If you are looking for something in particular or in a certain color, be sure to ask the vendor about it. Vendors don't have room to display everything they offer in a small 10 x 10 booth. It's very possible that they have just what you are looking for.

Are Children Allowed to the Expo?Avoid bringing small children to a bridal show.  Even though your flower girl may think she will have fun seeing all the beautiful wedding stuff, children quickly tire and will detract from your mission of finding vendors and ideas for your wedding.

Fashion ShowFashion previews are the most exciting feature of the show and last about 30 minutes each. They take place throughout the day to give you the chance to see one or all of them.  If you have already chosen your wedding gown and your bridesmaid dresses, you may want to skip the fashion show in order to spend more time with the vendors.

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