Monthly Archives: January 2009

Shoes: Something Green

Alright, so first let me backtrack to my earlier statement about orange shoes being a pain in the butt to find. As soon as I stop looking for them, it was like the sky opened up and started pouring

Invitation of the Week: Rhon by Smock

Rhon letterpressed invitation by Smock.

Bridesmaids: Something Blue

In a series of posts similar to what I’ve been doing with shoes, here’s the first of several posts by color for bridesmaids dresses. We’ll start off with my favorite color – blue! from Thread from Lazaro from Melissa Sweet from Bari Jay from Vineyard from Vineyard

Modern Day Floral Masterpieces

I love, love, love the work of Modern Day Design in Santa Barbara, California. I love their take on a contemporary bouquet: instead of styling everything perfectly and cleanly a la Martha, it’s about using unexpected flower and botanical combinations with a modern edge (love the succulents!). Visit their site to see more examples of [...]

Layers of Loveliness

Want some sweet inspiration for your wedding cake? The photo gallery of Layers Wedding Cakes should provide more than enough ideas or, even better – if you live near Halifax, Nova Scotia, you can (and should!) use them! Images from Layers Wedding Cakes.

Font Love: Faces for Every Budget

Whether you’re working with a designer to customize your invitation, or you’re doing your own computer calligraphy to save a few bucks, there’s nothing better than being armed with a beautiful typeface. A well chosen face will help set the tone of and add elegance to your event. Here’s some of our “every budget” favorites [...]

Upcoming Events at Paper Source Weddings

Are you a recessionista bride? Take your wedding into your own hands with the help of Paper Source‘s two upcoming wedding events at all of their locations nationwide. February 21, 2009 Creative Wedding Demos – Complimentary 11:30 am – Announcing the Big Day 12:45 pm – Inspired Invitations 2:00 pm – Tasteful Tabletop Décor No [...]

Sweet Sources: Bulk Candy Vendors

Candy buffets are becoming more and more popular, but there’s only one down side: planning and paying for one can be costly. Many brides are opting to have one “do it yourself” style, purchasing glass vases (try Michael’s, which usually has a diverse variety of styles to choose from, or Save on Crafts, which carries [...]

Invitation of the Week: Peacock by Alice-Louise Press

Peacock Letterpressed Wedding Invitation by Alice-Louise Press.

The Profile of A Great Gift – or Favor

A little over a year ago, I was art directing a photo shoot for work and my floral stylist, a former stylist at Martha Stewart Weddings, started telling me about her wedding. She had Karl Johnson, a silhouette artist, cutting portraits at her wedding, which her guests received as favors after sitting for them. I [...]