Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Fall Bounty Cornucopia Invitation

This wedding set, called Fall Bounty Cornucopia, is perfect for your fall or autumn wedding or event. On the front is a beautiful rich dark green striped background with every other stripe decorated with scroll work. A pretty cornucopia graphic is in the upper left corner. Your customizable text goes in the center on a white inset. Matching Save the Date cards, Response cards, Table Number tent cards, Thank You cards, Envelope Seals, and Wine Labels.
Fall Bounty Cornucopia Invitation
Fall Bounty Cornucopia Invitation by NoteableExpressions
View other Fall wedding Invitations

5" x 7" Invitation
Make custom invitations and announcements for every special occasion! Add photos and text to both sides of this flat card for free.
  • 5" x 7" (portrait) or 7" x 5" (landscape). Additional sizes available.
  • High quality, full-color, full-bleed printing on both sides.
  • 20 unique paper types and colors.
  • Standard white envelope included.
  • Premium Envelopments pocket folds, colored envelopes, and envelope liners available.
  • Postage rate for this size invitation (up to 1 oz.) is $0.46.
  • Printed in California.
Basic
A crisp professional paper with a smooth matte finish designed for vibrant full-color printing. 110lb cover-weight. 50% recycled content (10% post-consumer and 40% pre-consumer waste).
 

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Cranberries on Orange Stripe Wedding Invitations

This pretty invitation is perfect for your fall or autumn wedding. On the front is a rich orange background with gold pinstripes. There is a light orange floral accent and at the bottom is a field of dark red cranberries. In the center is an orange frame for your text. Your customizable text goes in the center. Matching Save the Date cards, Response cards, Table Number tent cards, Thank You cards, Envelope Seals, and Wine Labels are available.
Cranberries on Orange Stripe Announcements
Cranberries on Orange Stripe Announcements by NoteableExpressions
More Fall wedding Invitations

5" x 7" Invitation
Make custom invitations and announcements for every special occasion! Add photos and text to both sides of this flat card for free.
  • 5" x 7" (portrait) or 7" x 5" (landscape). Additional sizes available.
  • High quality, full-color, full-bleed printing on both sides.
  • 20 unique paper types and colors.
  • Standard white envelope included.
  • Premium Envelopments pocket folds, colored envelopes, and envelope liners available.
  • Postage rate for this size invitation (up to 1 oz.) is $0.46.
  • Printed in California.
Basic
A crisp professional paper with a smooth matte finish designed for vibrant full-color printing. 110lb cover-weight. 50% recycled content (10% post-consumer and 40% pre-consumer waste).

Wedding Tip Tuesday #85


 Wedding Tip #85:

Take a few moments at your head table to simply observe your family and friends. It might just be your favorite part of the night. 

After all the hectic planning and excitement of the day, don't forget to slow down and just breathe and enjoy your moment.

Monday, July 29, 2013

Navy and Gold Masquerade Wedding Invitation

This beautiful and elegant design, called Navy and Gold Masquerade Wedding, has a beautiful navy blue silk look background with a navy blue damask pattern on the left border. The back is gold and has the same navy blue damask pattern to set off your text. This design would be perfect for a masquerade theme or even a Gatsby inspired wedding. Incredibly elegant and fit for a royal. This set has invitations, save the date cards, response cards, thank you cards, table number tent cards, envelope seals, wine labels, binders, and return address labels available. Use the envelope seal stickers for any of your DIY gifts - these are available in both large and small sizes!
Navy and Gold Masquerade Wedding Invitation
Navy and Gold Masquerade Wedding Invitation by NoteableExpressions
Find another invitation online at zazzle.com

5.25" x 5.25" Invitation
Make personalized announcements and invitations for every occasion! Customize both sides of this flat card for free.
  • 5.25" x 5.25" – A square alternative!
  • High quality, full-color, full-bleed printing on both sides.
  • 20 unique paper types and colors.
  • Standard white envelope included.
  • Postage rate for this size invitation (up to 1 oz.) is $0.66.
  • Printed in California.
Linen
An elegant paper made with beautiful linen texture of embossed lines and a matte finish. 90lb cover-weight. Perfect for wedding invitations and most formal occasions.

Sunday, July 28, 2013

Coffee and White Floral Spray Wedding Invitation

This beautiful design, called Coffee and White Floral Spray, would be an elegant and dramatic way to set the tone for your fall wedding or event. The background is a rich coffee brown. In the lower left corner there is a white floral spray graphic. Most of my wedding sets have invitations, save the date cards, response cards, thank you cards, table number tent cards, envelope seals, wine labels, binders, envelopes, and return address labels available. Use the envelope seal stickers for any of your DIY gifts - these are available in both large and small sizes!
Coffee and White Floral Spray Wedding Invitation
Coffee and White Floral Spray Wedding Invitation by NoteableExpressions
Design unique personalized invitations at zazzle.com

5.25" x 5.25" Invitation
Make personalized announcements and invitations for every occasion! Customize both sides of this flat card for free.
  • 5.25" x 5.25" – A square alternative!
  • High quality, full-color, full-bleed printing on both sides.
  • 20 unique paper types and colors.
  • Standard white envelope included.
  • Postage rate for this size invitation (up to 1 oz.) is $0.66.
  • Printed in California.
Basic
A crisp professional paper with a smooth matte finish designed for vibrant full-color printing. 110lb cover-weight. 50% recycled content (10% post-consumer and 40% pre-consumer waste).

How to Choose Wedding Invitations

I understand that choosing a design direction for your Wedding is tough with a capital T. How do you decide when there are so many amazingly inspirational events and images out there!?! I've put together some of the top trends from fashion to art and interiors to help guide you down the style path.

IN THE BUFF
Neutral is everything but blah. Blacks, whites, creams, greys and taupes combine to bring sophistication and dimension to any situation. For invitations in particular, a neutral color palette sets the stage for soft, classic and romantic, while allowing greater play with materials, textures, printing techniques and patterns. Unusual elements combine, and creativity soars with the endless options of neutral.

PASTEL GETS A PUNCH
The pastel hues of the past have gotten a swift kick in the you know what. More punchy colors like mint, coral, salmon and yellow are all the rage. This means that invitations get to step it up a notch and get their flare on. Ink washes, florals that pop and graphic patterns are just a few ways that we see invites getting some hop back in their step.

NOT YOUR GRANDMOTHER’S CHINA
Long dining tables, silver flatware, and plated dinners are being served up hot. Guests get the Red Carpet treatment from start to finish and that begins with the Save-the-Date. Paper goods go beyond the pulp and turn up their noses to anything less.  Getting married in the lap of luxury is just one white gloved arm length away.

PRECIOUS METALS
More shine, more shimmer, more glam and more glitz are all the rage. Gleaming gold, silver and copper metallics bounce off surfaces throughout the Wedding spectrum. From glittering linens to gold dusted desserts, invitations are all but cast in bronze.

LET THERE BE LIGHT
Chandeliers are back in full swing. From ballrooms to barns, the more crystal the better. Light flickers about the room, and dances with guests, as each facet casts a romantic glow matching that of the Bride herself. Light crawls and seeps into invitations with their translucent materials and cutting edge techniques. 

BARRELS AND BOURBON
Ditch the stuffy tux and bubbly, hold onto your suspenders and raise your Manhattan to the Bride & Groom. Because old habits die hard, backyard bashes are headed for the 20’s, and bringing the speakeasy above ground. Get your swank on between croquet swings and order your liquor up neat as you take in the woodsy decor. Start practicing the Charleston because  invitations with hand-made details are back.

To choose your perfect wedding invitation visit Noteable Expressions

Saturday, July 27, 2013

Barn Wood Bears Country Wedding Invitation

This fun design, called Barn Wood Bears Country Wedding, has a rustic barn wood background. There is a light birch wood pattern inset in the middle to set off your text. Centered at the top is a wood carved bear groom and bride with a white veil. This is a wonderful wedding set for a country, western, outdoor, or rustic themed wedding. This set has invitations, save the date cards, response cards, thank you cards, table number tent cards, envelope seals, wine labels, binders, and return address labels available. Use the envelope seal stickers for any of your DIY gifts - these are available in both large and small sizes!
Barn Wood Bears Country Wedding Invitation
Barn Wood Bears Country Wedding Invitation by NoteableExpressions
Design unique personalized invitations at zazzle.com

5" x 7" Invitation
Make custom invitations and announcements for every special occasion! Add photos and text to both sides of this flat card for free.
  • 5" x 7" (portrait) or 7" x 5" (landscape). Additional sizes available.
  • High quality, full-color, full-bleed printing on both sides.
  • 20 unique paper types and colors.
  • Standard white envelope included.
  • Premium Envelopments pocket folds, colored envelopes, and envelope liners available.
  • Postage rate for this size invitation (up to 1 oz.) is $0.46.
  • Printed in California.
Basic
A crisp professional paper with a smooth matte finish designed for vibrant full-color printing. 110lb cover-weight. 50% recycled content (10% post-consumer and 40% pre-consumer waste).

Cinnamon Toille Fall Wedding Invitations

This beautiful and elegant design, called Cinnamon Toille Fall Wedding, has a beautiful crean tan background with cinnamon borders with a toille or damask pattern at the top and bottom. Incredibly elegant and fit for a royal. These colors would be perfect for a fall wedding or event. This set has invitations, save the date cards, response cards, thank you cards, table number tent cards, envelope seals, wine labels, binders, and return address labels available. Use the envelope seal stickers for any of your DIY gifts - these are available in both large and small sizes!
Cinnamon Toille Fall Wedding Invitation
Cinnamon Toille Fall Wedding Invitation by NoteableExpressions
View other Wedding Invitations
5" x 7"
Make custom invitations and announcements for every special occasion! Add photos and text to both sides of this flat card for free.
  • 5" x 7" (portrait) or 7" x 5" (landscape)
  • Choose from six paper types and nine colors
  • High quality, full-color, full-bleed printing on both sides
  • Each invitation comes with a white envelope
  • Additional sizes available
  • Postage rate for this size invitation (up to 1 oz) is $0.46
Basic
Your party invites, announcements and promotional materials will have a crisp professional look on this smooth, vibrant, matte, 110lb cover-weight paper. Contains 50% recycled content (10% post-consumer and 40% pre-consumer waste).
 

Friday, July 26, 2013

Cinnamon Sunflower Wedding Invitations

This fun design is called Cinnamon Sunflower Wedding. The background is a soft cream color. Towards the top there is an outline illustration of a large sunflower in a cinnamon rust color. You could use this for a rustic country or even Fall wedding theme. This set has invitations, save the date cards, response cards, thank you cards, table number tent cards, envelope seals, wine labels, binders, and return address labels available. Use the envelope seal stickers for any of your DIY gifts - these are available in both large and small sizes!
Cinnamon Sunflower Wedding Invitation
Cinnamon Sunflower Wedding Invitation by NoteableExpressions
Make invitations on zazzle.com


5" x 7"
Make custom invitations and announcements for every special occasion! Add photos and text to both sides of this flat card for free.
  • 5" x 7" (portrait) or 7" x 5" (landscape)
  • Choose from six paper types and nine colors
  • High quality, full-color, full-bleed printing on both sides
  • Each invitation comes with a white envelope
  • Additional sizes available
  • Postage rate for this size invitation (up to 1 oz) is $0.46
Basic
Your party invites, announcements and promotional materials will have a crisp professional look on this smooth, vibrant, matte, 110lb cover-weight paper. Contains 50% recycled content (10% post-consumer and 40% pre-consumer waste).

Thursday, July 25, 2013

Brown Swirl Flower Fall Wedding Invitations

This beautiful and elegant design, called Brown Swirl Flower Fall Wedding, has a charcoal brown background with a faded floral pattern. There is a beautiful flower in tan, black, and orange in the upper left corner. This design is perfect for a modern elegant fall wedding. This set has invitations, save the date cards, response cards, thank you cards, table number tent cards, envelope seals, wine labels, binders, and return address labels available. Use the envelope seal stickers for any of your DIY gifts - these are available in both large and small sizes!
Brown Swirl Flower Fall Wedding Invitation
Brown Swirl Flower Fall Wedding Invitation by NoteableExpressions
Make an invite on zazzle


5" x 7"
Make custom invitations and announcements for every special occasion! Add photos and text to both sides of this flat card for free.
  • 5" x 7" (portrait) or 7" x 5" (landscape)
  • Choose from six paper types and nine colors
  • High quality, full-color, full-bleed printing on both sides
  • Each invitation comes with a white envelope
  • Additional sizes available
  • Postage rate for this size invitation (up to 1 oz) is $0.46
Basic
Your party invites, announcements and promotional materials will have a crisp professional look on this smooth, vibrant, matte, 110lb cover-weight paper. Contains 50% recycled content (10% post-consumer and 40% pre-consumer waste).

Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Wedding Tip Tuesday #74



Wedding Tip #74


Get a wedding planning binder. It will help you keep everything organized and it is a nice keepsake for later.

You can keep track of your "to-do" list, track appointments, keep your inspirations all together in one spot, and in general stay organized. This will help so much with your nerves and stress as you plan your wedding.

You can find a beautiful selection of wedding binders here is you are looking.

If you order one, please send an email to NoteableExpressions@gmail.com and I will send you a free wedding planning timeline and guide.

Sunday, July 21, 2013

7 Money Saving Tips for Buying Wedding Stationery

It's no secret that weddings are expensive, so anyway that a couple can cut down on the final bill is always ideal. One of the easiest ways that couples can cut the cost includes watching their spending on wedding stationary. It's easy to get carried away when shopping for the perfect Save the Dates or Wedding Invitations, but here are a couple tips that will help you watch what you are spending on your wedding invites:

1. Know your complete guest list before you purchase.
This is an important factor that couples often forget. The problem is when you guess or estimate how many guests you're inviting, then you'll probably end up with a ton of extra invites or need to order more, often at a higher price. Vanessa Alce, the CEO and Event Planner of I Love My Planner -- Event Planning and Design, said that you should have a complete head-and-couple count before you order your invitations. "Divide your guest list by couples, families and individuals to help you determine how many total invitations to order," she said. "Remember that your invitations become keepsakes for your parents -- yes, they get an invitation, too."

2. Order samples to avoid mistakes.
Have you ever sent a note or invitation with a spelling or grammar mistake? It's definitely embarrassing, and not something you want associated with your wedding invitations. Alce said one of the major ways to avoid these mistakes is to order samples or proofs prior to purchasing. "Although it's often an additional $15, order a proof prior to finalizing your stationery order," she said. "Having a second pair of eyes to review the proof will make sure you haven't missed any mistakes."
Ordering samples or proofs can also prevent you from having to re-order your stationery because of design flaws you didn't expect. Often colors can look different on paper than they do on the computer screen, so this is a good way to see exactly what your invites will look like beforehand.

3. Order rectangular cards and envelopes.
When choosing your invitations, you might want to consider the shape and size of the paper and envelopes. Although it is fun to pick square, circle or oval-shaped stationery, it will be cheaper for you to mail standard-sized envelopes.
Jamie Chang, owner and wedding consultant at Mango Muse Events, said you save the most money when you avoid certain shapes and choose rectangle envelopes instead. "Square envelopes require more postage to send, which can add up easily," she said. "Some square invitations have the option of coming with a rectangle envelope, which would work fine, but most don't."

4. Don't get too fancy.
Bows, ribbons, seals or any other embellishment can make your stationery look cute, but they can also add an unwanted amount to your stationery tab. Alce said if you opt to not include these embellishments, then you can save money on purchasing and mailing. "The United States Post Office measures and determines your postage by the weight and size of the envelope," she said. "There are simple yet elegant wedding invitations that won't hurt your wedding budget and will complement your wedding nicely."
Also, Chang says, watch your 'print.' "There are lots of printing options out there for invites and while it's easy to fall in love with letterpress or embossed styles, the most economical is flat printing," she said. "It can still look beautiful because of the design, but the printing will be more cost effective."

5. Ask yourself if you really need all that paper.
Wedding stationery shopping can be fun and exciting, however it's also very easy to get carried away. Before you order your invitations, ask yourself if you really need each piece of stationery that you have chosen. Will it ruin your wedding if you opt to not use directions or accommodations cards? Choosing not to include them can save you money on printing and mailing.
Caitlin Boshnack, owner of Bridal Mentor.com, said that a lot of brides are opting -- or forgetting in the last-minute planning -- to not have a ceremony program. "Yes, there is a lot of paper needed for your wedding, but some of it is optional," she said. "Depending on the formality of your wedding, you may not need the whole gamut."
Chang said that there are other ways to get information -- such as directions and accommodations information -- to your guests. "While these are great things to provide guests, if you want to save some money, consider just providing the invite and RSVP," she said. "Then direct your guests to your free website for all the other information. Or better yet, have your guests RSVP online instead so no additional paper and postage needs to be used."

6. Purchase the stationery in one large order.
Once you have finalized your invitations and have a complete head-and-couple count, you should order all your invitations at once. Alce said that it can cost you less money when you purchase all your invitations in one large order. "Special pricing applies to increments of 100, 200, 300, etc," she said. "Additions are very costly and mostly come in increments of 25 for the invitations, response cards, RSVP cards, inner and outer envelopes."
Alce warns not to cut it too close. "It's a good rule of thumb to order 5-10 extra invitations, and extra inner and outer envelopes just in case you make a mistake while addressing each one," she said.

7. Be realistic and know how your choices will affect the price.
This is the most important thing to remember when shopping for stationery or your wedding, in general. Just because it's cute doesn't necessarily mean that it will add anything to your big day. Boshnack said that your guests will keep certain pieces of stationery as a souvenir, but some will also be thrown away, so it's important that couples are aware of what affects the price.
In the end, pick what's important for your most important of days -- but nothing more.

To read the rest of this article: read more

Saturday, July 20, 2013

Fall 2013 Wedding Trends

Fall is the perfect season to experiment with rich colors and décor. Brian Blasingame, Butler’s Pantry’s Director of Visual Design, and his team decorate, design and create inspirations for hundreds of weddings at numerous St. Louis-based venues.

“At weddings and events this year, expect to see subdued color palettes with simple, yet striking pops of color,” said Blasingame. “In addition, brides and grooms are adding a touch of personalization and sophistication by incorporating salvaged-found objects in the décor.”

  • Brides this fall continue to favor bouquets and centerpieces that include English garden style flower varieties like fragrant garden roses, peonies, ranunculus and hydrangea. The unifying characteristic amongst most of those varieties is their high petal count, opulent and floppy—headed blooms rich in texture and appearance. Though ivory peonies are a late spring and early summer flower, burgundy colored peonies are available in limited quantities in the fall and are a perfect complement to a fall color palette.

  • Overall wedding color palettes for fall are tending to the sublime and subdued. Strong repetitive mixes of tone-on-tone neutrals are all the rage. Playing with a mix of soft, subtle tones like beige, cream, ivory and white and accenting them with one pop of a focal color like apricot, plum, aubergine or chocolate achieves a sophisticated and contemporary look.

  • Many brides are favoring garden style bouquets and centerpieces that have the illusionary appearance that they were gathered from a field on the day of the wedding. The flowers are organically and loosely arranged in the bouquet to achieve a natural and informal look. Weathered, worn containers for centerpieces like rustic pottery or cast iron urns add a bit of a raw touch to a look that is otherwise refined and sophisticated.

  • Growing in popularity this year is the trend to add a sophisticated take on incorporating salvage-found objects that represent the bride and groom’s tastes. Unique sculptural pieces, marquee letters and obelisks simultaneously add whimsy and sophistication to reception decorations and give the appearance that you had been strolling through a European market or New York antique street fair. Buffets at receptions can be beautifully adorned and enhanced by incorporating “les objet trouves” - “the found object” or “found art” - and become a memento of the wedding day that is sure to be displayed in the home the couple will share.
To see the full article: read more

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Wedding Tip Tuesday #63


Wedding Tip #63

Be prepared for the weather. Have umbrellas, parasols, or blankets as needed. 

Of course this is most important if you are having an outdoor wedding, but being prepared will go far in keeping your wedding guests happy and comfortable. You can get some beautiful urns (rent them if you don't have them) and use these for umbrella stands. Scattered baskets with colorful throws could look beautiful! Another chance to add to your colors.  Even if your reception is indoors, you could put out baskets of flip flops or slippers for those who are in agony from dancing in high heels!

Monday, July 15, 2013

Notable Wedding Trends for Fall 2013

Although emerald was announced Pantone's Color of the Year, a different shade of green has been dominating wedding inspiration. A popular color for household items in the 1940s and 1950s, the vintage trend has certainly brought mint back to the forefront. This refreshing and versatile color pairs well with gold, coral, salmon or yellow.


With the fast-approaching movie release and the resurgence in vintage weddings, The Great Gatsby movement has been gaining a lot of momentum. From elaborate headpieces to feather centerpieces to Art Deco venues, wedding details from the 1920s are popping up everywhere.


Although the reception lounge was big in 2012, experts predict that it will be even bigger in 2013. Comfortable couches, plush pillows and romantic curtains set the scene for a place where guests can kick up their feet, mingle and relax the night away.





 Wedding cakes are getting brighter and bolder, and designs are ever-evolving. Whether they're hand-painted, composed entirely of ruffles or completely naked, cakes in 2013 will be making a statement.




 Event designers have found practically every use for garlands: chair decor, table runners, backdrops, headpieces, cake toppers and more. Their versatility and universal appeal ensures that we will be seeing more of them this coming year.

To read the full article:
 http://www.weddingsillustrated.net/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.details&ArticleId=2638

Sunday, July 14, 2013

Trend Report! Hot New Wedding Trends For Fall 2013 and Spring 2014 Read more: New Wedding Dress Trends by TheKnot.com - Fall 2013 and Spring 2014 Collections http://wedding.theknot.com/bridal-fashion/wedding-dress-shopping/articles/new-wedding-dress-trends-spring-2014-and-fall-2013.aspx#ixzz2YYGU0mvT

Beaded wedding dresses with serious Great Gatsby-style glam, utterly romantic cap sleeves and so much more. See what's hot!
We're totally obsessed with this Great Gatsby glam style. Designers Reem Acra, Maggie Sottero, Carolina Herrera, Theia and Kenneth Pool, to name a few, featured pretty dress designs with allover beading. The look is sophisticated yet flirty and just begs for a cocktail style wedding with a champagne tower and coupe glasses.

Cap Sleeves

Utterly romantic and soft, cap sleeves made a big appearance on the bridal fashion runways this season. Christos, Maggie Sottero, Kenneth Pool, Monique Lhuillier and Temperley Bridal all included the pretty sleeve styles in their collections.

Click here to read more:
http://wedding.theknot.com/bridal-fashion/wedding-dress-shopping/articles/new-wedding-dress-trends-spring-2014-and-fall-2013.aspx

Friday, July 12, 2013

Black and Silver Leaves Fall Wedding Invitation

This beautiful and elegant design, called Black and Silver Leaves Fall Wedding, has a black background with a silver border. There is a beautiful modern stylized illustration of leaves and a flower in silver and grey. Perfect for an elegant fall, autumn, or a nature inspired wedding or event. This set has invitations, save the date cards, response cards, thank you cards, table number tent cards, envelope seals, wine labels, binders, and return address labels available. Use the envelope seal stickers for any of your DIY gifts - these are available in both large and small sizes!
Black and Silver Leaves Fall Wedding Invitation
Black and Silver Leaves Fall Wedding Invitation by NoteableExpressions
View other Wedding Invitations at Zazzle.com

Product Details

5.25" x 5.25"
Make personalized announcements and invitations for every occasion! Customize both sides of this flat card for free.
  • 5.25" x 5.25" – A square alternative!
  • Choose from six paper types and nine colors
  • High quality, full-color, full-bleed printing on both sides
  • Each invitation comes with a white envelope
  • Additional sizes available
  • Postage rate for this size invitation (up to 1 oz) is $0.66
5.25" x 5.25" invitation envelopes require additional postage. Check with your local post office or www.usps.com to determine the amount of additional postage required.
 

Thursday, July 11, 2013

Birch Wood Beauty Fall Wedding Invitation

This beautiful and elegant design, called Birch Wood Beauty Fall Wedding, has a light Birch wood grain background. There is a pretty inset with a darker brown outline and a stylized flower in brown. Perfect for an elegant fall, autumn, or a nature inspired wedding or event. This set has invitations, save the date cards, response cards, thank you cards, table number tent cards, envelope seals, wine labels, binders, and return address labels available. Use the envelope seal stickers for any of your DIY gifts - these are available in both large and small sizes!
Birch Wood Beauty Fall Wedding Invitation
Birch Wood Beauty Fall Wedding Invitation by NoteableExpressions
Design an invite online with zazzle


Product Details

5" x 7"
Make custom invitations and announcements for every special occasion! Add photos and text to both sides of this flat card for free.
  • 5" x 7" (portrait) or 7" x 5" (landscape)
  • Choose from six paper types and nine colors
  • High quality, full-color, full-bleed printing on both sides
  • Each invitation comes with a white envelope
  • Additional sizes available
  • Postage rate for this size invitation (up to 1 oz) is $0.46
Basic
Your party invites, announcements and promotional materials will have a crisp professional look on this smooth, vibrant, matte, 110lb cover-weight paper. Contains 50% recycled content (10% post-consumer and 40% pre-consumer waste)

Wednesday, July 10, 2013

How Not to Be a Wedding-Hair Don't, From Famed Hollywood Hairstylist Mark Townsend

1. What are some of the biggest mistakes you think brides make when it comes to their hair?

Your wedding day is not the day to try a new hair trend. Make sure to have a consultation or run through styles with your hairstylist, or try some hairdos on yourself and take photos. I've heard so many women say "what was I thinking?" when they look at their wedding photos, mostly because their hair was too big or too stiff. You still want to look like yourself, just a little extra polished.

2. Can you share some of the tricks and products you use to make celebrities' updos look so intricate yet not stiff or stuffy?

I love that we're seeing updos that are very polished yet soft and not overdone. The key is that the bun might be a little messy, but the texture is not. I've been either blowing out the hair very smooth or using a curling iron or wand to keep curls more refined before pinning the hair up. This gives the style a softer look. My biggest trick is to spray hairpins with Dove Refresh+Care Invigorating Dry Shampoo before using them in updos; the starch in the dry shampoo sticks to the hairpins and creates a good kind of friction with the hair so they will not slip out or loosen. This also keeps you from having to use too much hairspray to keep everything in place, which could lead to stiffness. A quick way to make a bun look more interesting is to braid the hair before twisting into a bun or chignon or even a topknot; when you twist the braid, it has so much texture (it looks like many small loops).

3. We'd love to know what your favorite trends are right now when it comes to formal hairstyles. What are the biggest wedding hair Dos right now?

I'm thrilled that soft, romantic hair is such a trend right now. For down hair, I love to see slight bends in the hair instead of waves, like how I did Elizabeth Olsen's hair for the CFDA Awards. I wrapped large sections of hair around a 2-inch curling iron (that's a very large barrel) to create those bends. R Session Tools makes a double-barrel iron that makes it so easy to create uneven waves too. The topknot trend is definitely sticking around for a while, but now we are seeing the knot placed a little farther back, right at the crown of the head, which is perfect for a bride. The topknot is a hairstyle that works really well with accessories; for Rachel McAdams’ premiere, I blow-dried her hair then pulled it into a ponytail at the crown, braided the ponytail and then sprayed it with Dove Style+Care Strength & Shine Flexible Hold Hairspray before twisting it into the knot, and then used a piece of black ribbon as a headband. You could use white satin or a crystal headband for a more romantic look, or use jeweled hairpins around the knot for a modern bride.

What do you think of these wedding hair tips? What do YOU think is the key to not having wedding hair go awry?

To see the full article -  http://www.glamour.com/weddings/blogs/save-the-date/2013/06/how-not-to-be-a-wedding-hair-d.html

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Autumn Stripe in Hunter Green and Plum Wedding Invitations

This pretty design is perfect for your fall wedding. The background is a bright white with a border at the top and bottom in hunter green and plum purple stripes. Inset on the borders is a row of fall colored leaves. This set has invitations, save the date cards, response cards, thank you cards, table number tent cards, envelope seals, wine labels, binders, and return address labels available.
Autumn Stripe in Hunter Green and Plum Personalized Invitation
Autumn Stripe in Hunter Green and Plum Personalized Invitation by NoteableExpressions
Make an invite online at zazzle.com


Product Details

5" x 7"
Make custom invitations and announcements for every special occasion! Add photos and text to both sides of this flat card for free.
  • 5" x 7" (portrait) or 7" x 5" (landscape)
  • Choose from six paper types and nine colors
  • High quality, full-color, full-bleed printing on both sides
  • Each invitation comes with a white envelope
  • Additional sizes available
  • Postage rate for this size invitation (up to 1 oz) is $0.46
Basic
Your party invites, announcements and promotional materials will have a crisp professional look on this smooth, vibrant, matte, 110lb cover-weight paper. Contains 50% recycled content (10% post-consumer and 40% pre-consumer waste).

Wedding Tip Tuesday #54



Wedding Tip #54

Splurge on a new perfume - it is a great way to capture the day's memories. Every time you smell the fragrance, your mind will go to that special day.

I adore this idea! We know that smells trigger some of the strongest memories so having a special scent for this (and maybe each anniversary there after) is a wonderful idea!

Monday, July 8, 2013

Two Tuxedo Groom Gay Wedding Invitation

This fun design is called Two Tuxedo Groom Gay Wedding. The background is a bright white with a grey Fleur De Lis pattern. At the top there are two fashion style illustrations of a tuxedo in black and white. At the bottom there is an inset in a light robin egg blue with the words, "Mr. and Mr." Your invitation text goes on the back. This set has invitations, save the date cards, response cards, thank you cards, table number tent cards, envelope seals, wine labels, binders, and return address labels available. Use the envelope seal stickers for any of your DIY gifts - these are available in both large and small sizes!
Two Tuxedo Groom Gay Wedding Invitation
Two Tuxedo Groom Gay Wedding Invitation by NoteableExpressions
Create your own custom invites at Zazzle.com


Product Details

5" x 7"
Make custom invitations and announcements for every special occasion! Add photos and text to both sides of this flat card for free.
  • 5" x 7" (portrait) or 7" x 5" (landscape)
  • Choose from six paper types and nine colors
  • High quality, full-color, full-bleed printing on both sides
  • Each invitation comes with a white envelope
  • Additional sizes available
  • Postage rate for this size invitation (up to 1 oz) is $0.46
Basic
Your party invites, announcements and promotional materials will have a crisp professional look on this smooth, vibrant, matte, 110lb cover-weight paper. Contains 50% recycled content (10% post-consumer and 40% pre-consumer waste).

Sunday, July 7, 2013

Painted Groom Silhuettes Gay Wedding Invitation

This fun design is called Painted Groom Silhouettes Gay Wedding. The background is a bright white with grey pinstripes. Centered is a black insert with two painted groom silhouettes framed in black oval frames. This set has invitations, save the date cards, response cards, thank you cards, table number tent cards, envelope seals, wine labels, binders, and return address labels available. Use the envelope seal stickers for any of your DIY gifts - these are available in both large and small sizes!
Painted Groom Silhuettes Gay Wedding Invitation
Painted Groom Silhuettes Gay Wedding Invitation by NoteableExpressions
Create your own invites at Zazzle


Product Details

5" x 7"
Make custom invitations and announcements for every special occasion! Add photos and text to both sides of this flat card for free.
  • 5" x 7" (portrait) or 7" x 5" (landscape)
  • Choose from six paper types and nine colors
  • High quality, full-color, full-bleed printing on both sides
  • Each invitation comes with a white envelope
  • Additional sizes available
  • Postage rate for this size invitation (up to 1 oz) is $0.46
Basic
Your party invites, announcements and promotional materials will have a crisp professional look on this smooth, vibrant, matte, 110lb cover-weight paper. Contains 50% recycled content (10% post-consumer and 40% pre-consumer waste).

Saturday, July 6, 2013

Autumn Square - Fall Leaf design in Red Orange Wedding Invitations

Autumn Square Invitations feature a leaf assortment in a unique frame pattern. These are a perfect match for any fall themed wedding or special event. Forests have always had deep-rooted symbolic meaning in virtually every culture on earth. Specific trees also have their own symbolic meanings. Maple tree symbolism includes balance, promise and practicality.
Autumn Square - Fall Leaf design in Red Orange Announcements
Autumn Square - Fall Leaf design in Red Orange Announcements by NoteableExpressions
Find more Fall wedding Invitations at Zazzle

 

Product Details

5" x 7"
Make custom invitations and announcements for every special occasion! Add photos and text to both sides of this flat card for free.
  • 5" x 7" (portrait) or 7" x 5" (landscape)
  • Choose from six paper types and nine colors
  • High quality, full-color, full-bleed printing on both sides
  • Each invitation comes with a white envelope
  • Additional sizes available
  • Postage rate for this size invitation (up to 1 oz) is $0.46
Basic
Your party invites, announcements and promotional materials will have a crisp professional look on this smooth, vibrant, matte, 110lb cover-weight paper. Contains 50% recycled content (10% post-consumer and 40% pre-consumer waste).

Friday, July 5, 2013

Autumn Glamour in Chocolate Rehearsal Dinner Invitation

This pretty wedding set is perfect for your fall or autumn wedding. On the front is a rich chocolate brown background with a band of gold at the bottom. On the right side is a cutout with a brown maple leaf. To the right, is a gold graphic floral motif. Your customizable text goes on the back. Matching Save the Date cards, Response cards, Table Number tent cards, Thank You cards, Envelope Seals, and Wine Labels are available.
Autumn Glamour in Chocolate Rehearsal Dinner Announcement
Autumn Glamour in Chocolate Rehearsal Dinner Announcement by NoteableExpressions
Look at other Gold Invitations at zazzle.com


4.25" x 5.5"
Design personalized announcements and invitations for any occasion! Customize both sides of this flat card for free.
  • 4.25" x 5.5" (portrait) or 5.5" x 4.25" (landscape)
  • Choose from six paper types and nine colors
  • High quality, full-color, full-bleed printing on both sides
  • Each invitation comes with a white envelope
  • Additional sizes available
  • Postage rate for this size invitation (up to 1 oz) is $0.46
Basic
Your party invites, announcements and promotional materials will have a crisp professional look on this smooth, vibrant, matte, 110lb cover-weight paper. Contains 50% recycled content (10% post-consumer and 40% pre-consumer waste).

Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Top Hats and Bow Ties Same Sex Wedding Invitations

This fun design is called Top Hats and Bow Ties Gay Wedding. The background is a bright white with a thin black border. Centered at the top is a black and red top hat with a red bow tie and a black and white top hat with a black bow tie. Each groom's name goes in between. This set has invitations, save the date cards, response cards, thank you cards, table number tent cards, envelope seals, wine labels, binders, and return address labels available. Use the envelope seal stickers for any of your DIY gifts - these are available in both large and small sizes!
Top Hats and Bow Ties Gay Wedding Invitation
Top Hats and Bow Ties Gay Wedding Invitation by NoteableExpressions
Find other Classic wedding Invitations at zazzle.com

 

Product Details

5" x 7"
Make custom invitations and announcements for every special occasion! Add photos and text to both sides of this flat card for free.
  • 5" x 7" (portrait) or 7" x 5" (landscape)
  • Choose from six paper types and nine colors
  • High quality, full-color, full-bleed printing on both sides
  • Each invitation comes with a white envelope
  • Additional sizes available
  • Postage rate for this size invitation (up to 1 oz) is $0.46
Basic
Your party invites, announcements and promotional materials will have a crisp professional look on this smooth, vibrant, matte, 110lb cover-weight paper. Contains 50% recycled content (10% post-consumer and 40% pre-consumer waste).

Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Elegant Gold Floral Mrs. & Mrs. Wedding Invitation

This pretty design is called Elegant Gold Floral Mrs. and Mrs. Gay Wedding. The background is a beautiful gold gradient with a thin gold border. In the upper corners there are floral vines in gold. Big and proud at the top it says Mrs. and Mrs. in an elegant script font.
Elegant Gold Floral Mrs. & Mrs. Wedding Invitation
Elegant Gold Floral Mrs. & Mrs. Wedding Invitation by NoteableExpressions
View other Classic wedding Invitations


Product Details

5.25" x 5.25"
Make personalized announcements and invitations for every occasion! Customize both sides of this flat card for free.
  • 5.25" x 5.25" – A square alternative!
  • Choose from six paper types and nine colors
  • High quality, full-color, full-bleed printing on both sides
  • Each invitation comes with a white envelope
  • Additional sizes available
  • Postage rate for this size invitation (up to 1 oz) is $0.66
5.25" x 5.25" invitation envelopes require additional postage. Check with your local post office or www.usps.com to determine the amount of additional postage required.
Basic
Your party invites, announcements and promotional materials will have a crisp professional look on this smooth, vibrant, matte, 110lb cover-weight paper. Contains 50% recycled content (10% post-consumer and 40% pre-consumer waste).

Wedding Tip Tuesday #43



Wedding Tip #43

Guests remember two things the most about a wedding - the food and the music. Send them home with good memories.

As sad as it is sometimes, if you ask what people remember 5 years after a wedding - it will be the food or music that stands out most often. So don't take this part of your reception too lightly.  It doesn't have to be fancy - just yummy! Another way to be remembered fondly is to have great music. People love to dance at weddings - it is all about celebration you as a couple.


Monday, July 1, 2013

Rainbow Elegance Gay Brides Wedding Invitation

This fun design is called Rainbow Elegance Brides Gay Wedding. The background is a bright white with a thin black border. Centered at the top is a pretty rainbow colored scroll design with two bride silhouettes. This set has invitations, save the date cards, response cards, thank you cards, table number tent cards, envelope seals, wine labels, binders, and return address labels available. Use the envelope seal stickers for any of your DIY gifts - these are available in both large and small sizes!
Rainbow Elegance Gay Brides Wedding Invitation
Rainbow Elegance Gay Brides Wedding Invitation by NoteableExpressions
View more invitations on line at zazzle.com

5" x 7"
Make custom invitations and announcements for every special occasion! Add photos and text to both sides of this flat card for free.
  • 5" x 7" (portrait) or 7" x 5" (landscape)
  • Choose from six paper types and nine colors
  • High quality, full-color, full-bleed printing on both sides
  • Each invitation comes with a white envelope
  • Additional sizes available
  • Postage rate for this size invitation (up to 1 oz) is $0.46
Basic
Your party invites, announcements and promotional materials will have a crisp professional look on this smooth, vibrant, matte, 110lb cover-weight paper. Contains 50% recycled content (10% post-consumer and 40% pre-consumer waste).