One of our readers, Anna, sent in her engagement session to me the other day (aren’t they so cute?) and when I stumbled across the above photo, I thought it was a good example of a discussion I’ve been having with my Nonpareil Magazine partner, Kristen of Paper Crave. If you’ve never seen me talk [...]
This article started when I responded to a message on Twitter about why bloggers seem to only feature expensive weddings, or DIY backyard events. As I said there, sometimes it’s really hard to judge exactly how expensive a wedding was by looking at photos rather than the raw numbers. My wedding looked expensive, but while [...]
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: everything Amy Atlas does makes my heart pitter-patter. She was a huge inspiration to me while I was putting together my candy buffet because she’s got a great eye and her taste level is fantastic. I learned a lot from studying her portfolio and her blog [...]
As promised, here’s an overview of some great flowers and fillers to use for your reference. This is not a complete list, of course (how could I ever finish writing?!), but I’ll certainly keep updating it along the way. It’s easier to have discussion with your florist and hear all of his or her creative [...]
Flowers: so beautiful but… so complicated. How much should I spend? How can I skim down the cost without sacrificing quality or visual appeal? How do I know which florist is right for me? Questions, questions. Here’s some bullet points to remember when it’s time to shop for the blooms. Flowers should be 10% of [...]
Like all aspects of a wedding, there’s only one true way to address envelopes: your way. It’s your day, and they should have the tone you feel is most appropriate. Before you break the rules of envelope etiquette, though, it’s always good to know them first. We’ve posted a PDF (download it here) addressing basics [...]
Your invitations are an incredibly important part of your wedding. Not only do they deliver the most important information to your guests, but their style and design also show off the tone of event. There’s a lot of different printing methods, design styles, paper types and weights, and other options for you to consider, so [...]
