Showing posts with label wedding invitations. Show all posts
Showing posts with label wedding invitations. Show all posts

Friday, August 16, 2013

{Sneak Peek} SIMPLY 'TO BE' WED: Lauren + Ben's Wedding Invitations

I received a little box the other day in the mail with quite possibly the cutest wedding invitations I did ever set my eyes on. And I think it goes without saying that Lemon Tree Paper Co. is most definitely one of the most creative, fun, unique and just straight up amazing custom wedding invitation company ever. But seriously... when I opened up this little box of beautifulness I was in awe at how much detail and thought was put into these wedding invitations. I absolutely loved the use of different textures and fabrics from the burlap to the blush pink lace to the ivory lace to the white lace to the linen fabric with the "L+B" stitched on to the twine wrapping it up with a paper tag. I mean... these are just incredible. And I haven't even opened them yet. 

So just when you think that there is just no way it can get any better well... it does gets better. Every pocket on the inside is filled with even more paper goodness. The invitation itself is printed on gorgeous paper that has a rustic shabby chic pattern on the front. The handwritten fonts are just as amazing. The RSVP card is super fun with patterned dogs and cats, representing Lauren + Ben's pets and with custom printed stamps with a burlap patterned heart. On the back is a mad lib RSVP card for guests to fill out + return back. Their mad lib even features a place for guests to request songs. And we aren't even done yet... there is a rehearsal dinner invite with the cutest funnest names for it. "The Pre-'I Do' Rendezvous," "The Pre-Game Warm Up," "The Meal Before the Deal," or "The Matrimonial Tailgate." Love it all. I mean how stinking cute is that? These invites have so much detail that Keith + Sarah's nicknames ("K-Bro" and "Sar-Bear") are even on them. Then quite possibly my favorite part... well no that's not true because I don't think I could even attempt to pick a favorite part. But anyway, then there is a kraft paper postcard with information for the "Recovery Brunch" the day following the wedding. I mean... seriously this is just all too cute for words. Not really sure why I just even tried to describe the amazingness. So I guess now I'm going to shut up and let the pictures do the talking. And then when you're done doing that... go on over to Lemon Tree Paper Co. for more beautifulness. 


Adorable right!? Anyway, a little background on Lauren and Ben and their wedding. Lauren and Ben are a couple from California getting married at Friedman Farms in Dallas, Pennsylvania. When they e-mailed me I was beyond excited for the opportunity to work on a wedding outside of Savannah! But logistically speaking how was that even going to work? Well, I contacted Layla, the previous owner and current owner of All the Little Details Designs, who moved up to Northern New York and we teamed up to collaborate on their wedding. Make sure you go on over to Layla's blog and check out what she's been up to lately! And stay tuned for more from Lauren + Ben's wedding... if this is any hint of how their wedding will look then I would say it is going to look pretty freaking beautiful. Plus... from seeing Lauren through Google Chat... I have to say she looks a lot like Mila Kunis... 

Thank you Lauren and Ben for letting me share and for sending me one of these beauties!!! 

{Photo Credits} My iPhone // Invitations by Lemon Tree Paper Co.


Tuesday, December 18, 2012

SIMPLY INSPIRATION: Garden

Can you believe it's already the 18th of December? It is way too close to Christmas! I can't believe I have made this many inspiration boards in a row. It sure forces me to use my creative brainpower & is getting me excited for all of our 2013 weddings! One thing I am loving lately in general is gardens and flowers. I think now that my love + I are moving into our new house it is getting me so excited that it is ours finally and we have the option to do whatever we want... & having beautiful landscape and a garden is definitely something I want. I would love to have peonies, lavender, and roses galore. I think it is so lovely having fresh floral arrangements on your dining room table. Anyway, this new excitement over flowers leads me to my 18th day of Wedding Inspiration (phewww!) with some garden wedding inspiration! How lovely. :) 

Day 18: Garden

{Photo Credits} 'To Garden' Sign via Style Me Pretty, photography by Caught the Light // Bride via Green Wedding Shoes, photography by Anda Marie // Bouquet via Style Me Pretty, photography by Bee Photographie // Ceremony Arch via Green Wedding Shoes, photography by Anda Marie // Cake via Green Wedding Shoes, photography by Three Nails // Bride & Groom Kissing via Green Wedding Shoes, photography by Troy Grover // Tablescape via Wedding Chicks, photography by Joey Kennedy // Bride & Groom in Garden via Green Wedding Shoes, photography by Trent Bailey // Invitations via 100 Layer Cake, photography by  Paige Reaux

Monday, December 10, 2012

SIMPLY INSPIRATION: Nautical Prep

I love anything nautical and preppy. And navy blue is by far one of my favorite colors. I have actually even got it all planned out for my home office to-be in our new house. One wall... vertical navy blue stripes and the rest will just be solid navy. Anyway, my love for boating comes from my childhood. I grew up spending lots of weekends on my dad's yacht, "Nicole's Rainbow." (Named after a painting I drew of a boat in the river with rainbows and fish flying in the sky... which my dad then had a professional artist recreate to have put on the side of the boat.) I can remember my favorite place on the boat was sitting above where the anchor drops and I would dangle my feet over the edge while we rode around in the Willamette River. Such great memories. :) If I had some pictures here I would share but I think they are all back in my Portland home. Hope you enjoy this nautical prep wedding inspiration! I would love to someday work a wedding on a sailboat... now that would be amazing! 

Day 10: Nautical Prep

{Photo Credits} Bride & Groom on Boat via Grey Likes Weddings, photography by Gina Meola // Ring Bearer Pillow via Style Me Pretty, photography by Shannon Lee Images // Bride with Tattoo via Grey Likes Weddings, photography by Troy and Aimee Grover // Invitations via 100 Layer Cake, photography by Jessica Antola // Bouquet via Ruffled, photography by Alea Lovely // Escort Cards via Ruffled, photography by Lev Kuperman // Nautical Napkin via Style Me Pretty, photography by Andi Mans // "Just Married" on Sailboat Sign via 100 Layer Cake, photography by Joielala // Wedding Cake via Style Me Pretty, photography by Lauren Gabrielle // Sailboat Steering Wheel via via Grey Likes Weddings, photography by Troy and Aimee Grover

Thursday, June 23, 2011

{Bright Idea Thursday} Plaid-Checkers-Gingham-Stripes

What is the difference between plaid, gingham and checkered? 
And what is a Tartan?
Well, we must refer to Wikipedia on this one : )

  •  Plaid (pattern) is also used as a synonym for tartan or, in the USA, any checked cloth pattern.
  •  Gingham is a medium-weight balanced plain-woven fabric made from dyed cotton or cotton-blend yarn.[1] The name originates from an adjective in the Malay language, ging-gang, meaning striped.[2]
  •  A check is a pattern consisting of crossed horizontal and vertical bands in two or more colors in woven cloth.
  •  Tartan is a pattern consisting of criss-crossed horizontal and vertical bands in multiple colours.
  •  Pin stripes are a pattern of very thin stripes running in parallel found in cloth.
I love the idea of combing stripes with checkers, but you have to make sure not to go overboard with all the patterns. Plus you should stick with a color scheme: Black and white is very popular. Also navy or green are good choices. Make sure if you choose one color, that you keep it monochromatic (Monochromatic colors are all the colors (tints, tones, and shades) of a single hue) or if you choose two colors, that they go well together.

I've put together a few collages of different ideas and styles. You could go for a retro look, classic, or preppy depending on which style fits you the best.

Choosing your style invitations is a very important decision since it sets the stage for your wedding. If you going for a formal event consider this nice plaid design. Or if you are planning a whimsical informal event check out this wonderful company Tear Drop Weddings.

What should you wear for your rehearsal dinner? These are a few fun ideas:

Now the fun part choosing your wedding details!

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Birds, They're Like, So Hot Right Now!



Ever since Paris Hilton coined the phrase, "like, they're so hot" my friend and I have had an inside joke about birds and how "so hot they are right now". But on a serious note, the bird theme style is still very popular and seems to be everywhere! Even in my home I have pillows from Pier 1 Imports and SCAD's Working Class Studio that have birds on them. There are so many great ideas of how to incorporate birds into your baby or bridal shower like in image 3 by making adorable bird tags and attaching them to your Rice Krispie treat pops or cupcakes like in image 4 with the robins blue M&Ms. Or you could have a wedding at a Botanical Garden and create a bird theme for your tables and centerpieces. If you go onto etsy.com and type "birds" you will come up with 208,956 items and over 6,000 in weddings including the cake toppers in image 6!! I could create a collage with many more bird inspired ideas, but these 7 were the ones that caught my eye. I mean come on, in image 1 the "love birds" words are covered in bird seed, how cool is that!? Even Zooey Deschanel loves birds and had beautifully crafted letterpress invitations made for her wedding with birds on them. Although in the movie Failure to Launch I always laugh when I think about Zooey's character, Kit who almost bought a large gun to shoot a mockingbird that keeps her up all night. Such a funny movie! So, if you are planning a baby or bridal shower, wedding, or special event and you need help creating your bird theme, give me a ring. I CAN HELP!! : ) I'm obsessed with Srabble, Birds, and Button themes. Well anything retro, vintage, or rustic chic with a contemporary flair.
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