Stationery
Michiemay Paperie for Your Wedding Day
Michiemay Paperie is the most adorable Etsy shop with lots of goodies for parties and weddings! I just love her boxed save the date and pennants with glittery tassels...they'll make anything all the more festive.
25 Handmade Wedding Treasures that Hit All the Right Notes
Do you and your soon-to-be share a love of classical, jazz, rock 'n roll, or just music in general? I know my guy and I do! We bring Pandora with us wherever we go, and agree wholeheartedly that splurging on an amazing wedding band is so totally worth it! But you can showcase your love of music with more than just an incredible band or kicka** playlist, and sites like Etsy make it a breeze. Now you can infuse vintage sheet music and musical notes, and quotes or snippets from your...
Custom Heraldry to Personalize Your Wedding
What better way to brand a wedding than with a custom crest? These modern day watercolored versions from Happy Menocal are just perfect. Throw them on everything from the invitations to the napkins....even print one out large to have as a backdrop for your wedding photos! Will you consider a custom crest for your wedding day?
Gorgeous Grape and Gold Wedding Inspiration
Receiving a beautiful wedding invitation always puts a pep in my step! It's like a little surprise you didn't see coming. And yesterday, I got a special delivery... in the form of one drop dead gorgeous wedding invite. Various shades of grape and lilac were paired with swirls of gilded gold on elegant ivory cardstock, and every last detail was done to perfection. It inspired the stunning style board above, and got me even more excited for what's sure to be an epic wedding. How...
Wedding Invitation Inspiration: Ligature by Paperfinger
I'm sure you ALL know Bryn of Paperfinger for her fabulous calligraphy skills on envelopes, stamps, and photobooth props, but now she can add wedding invitation design to her list of many talents! She's working with 5 designs currently for her newborn Ligature line, and you'll end up with beautifully calligraphied invitations that are all hand done by Bryn. My favorite is the Split Fountain suite with its slight ombré effect.... What's your fav??
Top 5 Tips to Host Your Wedding with Grace
We know that your wedding is a celebration of you as a couple, but it's also about celebrating your friends and family who have been part of your journey. Being gracious hosts is so important. After all, your guests have likely traveled from afar, showered you with gifts and supported your relationship. So without further adieu, we share our Top 5 Tips for Being Gracious Hosts at the wedding: 1. Starting with your save the date cards, your guests will naturally look to you to...
Personalized Stamps for Your Wedding
These personalized stamps from Doodlebug Designs are beyond adorable....they'd be great for personalizing your wedding stationery, envelopes, escort cards, pretty much any of your paper goods! Best part is that after the wedding, you can continue to use your Doodlebug stamps! So now we want to know... Will personalized stamps be a must-have on your wedding list?
The Chic Bride’s Guide to Shower Invitations
Wondering what style bridal shower invites suit you like a dream? OneWed to the rescue, with designs from Wedding Paper Divas! We rounded up some of our favorite stylish bridal shower invitations for every type of affair, so no matter what style soiree your MOH is planning, you can find the perfect match. Wedding Paper Divas just launched a great weekend site sale offering up to 15% off on wedding stationery until July 2nd! Check out the sale here.
25 Wedding Escort Cards to Get Excited About
I know... picking out escort cards seems a bit drab compared to finding that perfect wedding dress. But these itsy bitsy stationery pieces can make a stunning statement and pull your entire wedding look together. And I'll bet you didn't know how many fun, unique, and one-of-a-kind escort card designs you can find on Etsy! I've done the work for you and rounded up 25 of the best Etsy escort cards, from vintage-inspired and shabby chic to rustic outdoorsy and classically elegant. So...
Scratch It Off then Save the Date!
Etsy is a treasure trove of unique wedding finds. And these scratch off save-the-dates are truly one of a kind. I can't think of a cuter way to set the stage for a memorable wedding! These babies tell guests it's ok to be playful, and that they're in for fun when your big day arrives. But you don't have to stop at the save-the-date! Scratch off RSVP cards to include in your wedding invites are available on Etsy too!
My Favorite Summer Wedding Stationery Trends: Chevron Stripes, Starfish, & More!
Brides, full disclosure: I spend an ungodly amount of time looking at wedding stationery. If you think you've spent an inordinate amount of time in the last year or so ogling pretty invites and save-the-dates, multiply that by 4. That's how many hours I've clocked wading through wedding stationery options - not just for myself of course, but for BRIDES EVERYWHERE. That being said - here are my current fave seasonal stationery trends: Storybook: Have you noticed? Fairy tales are HOT...
The Ultimate Wedding Don’t
Whether you're a wedding etiquette expert, or brand new to the game, you probably agree that asking for money in lieu of wedding gifts is tacky with a capital T. No matter how you cut it (or how you go about asking for it) it is simply a major DON'T. And have I got a cringe-worthy story to share with you today! A friend recently received a wedding invitation from a former colleague (who she barely knew), and inside the invite, there was an insert with the poem below... More than...
I DO or I DON’T to Facebook Status Updates Directed at Delinquent Invitees?
I was on Facebook last night, and judging by all the wedding-centric updates dominating my feed, wedding season is ON like donkey kong! And that, my friends, makes me smile! I just love thinking about all the couples daring enough to take the plunge, and the incredible emotions they must be feeling leading up to the big day. But one update in particular (from a bride-to-be tying the knot this summer) caught my attention and made me think... HUH? It went something like this: Hey...
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