Happy Halloween!

Skeleton Clawing Through Wall Halloween Wall Decor by Noteable Expressions

Hope you have a wicked Halloween everyone! I will be hosting skads of goblins and a ghost witch circle in my front yard this evening! Trick or Treat lovlies!  

Fall Colors: Thanksgiving Invitation

Fall Colors: Thanksgiving Invitation by Noteable Expressions

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Size: 4.25" x 5.5" Invitation

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). Additional sizes available.
    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 $0.46.
    Printed in California.

Paper Type: 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).

Winter White and Blue Wedding

This beautiful and elegant winter design, called Winter White and Blue Wedding, has a beautiful off-white or light cream background. On the invitation, there is a blue band with a silver white snowflake graphic towards the top. Coordinating items have the snowflake or a fiddle or violin graphic. The back of the envelopes have a leaping filigree reindeer. This set has invitations, save the date cards, response cards, thank you cards, table number tent cards, envelope seals, wine labels, binders, return address labels, a reception wall decor, and much more available. Use the envelope seal stickers for any of your DIY gifts - these are available in both large and small sizes!

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Fall Breezes Thanksgiving Invitation

Fall Breezes Thanksgiving Invitation by Noteable Expressions

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Size: 4.25" x 5.5" Invitation

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). Additional sizes available.
    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 $0.46.
    Printed in California.

Paper Type: 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).

Winter Branches in Black White and Grey Wedding

Celebrate your special day with this beautiful winter themed set. The background is a white to black gradient with white and grey winter tree branches. In the center is a text box in grey with white and black borders with a snowflake at the top. Each wedding suite piece in this set coordinates but doesn't match exactly. 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!

For matching items in this set **CLICK HERE**.

Fall Harvest and Farm Truck Thanksgiving Invitation

Fall Harvest and Farm Truck Invitation by Noteable Expressions

 Product Details
Size: 4.25" x 5.5" Invitation

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). Additional sizes available.
    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 $0.46.
    Printed in California.

Paper Type: 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).

Winter Blue and White Snowflakes Wedding

This beautiful and elegant design, called Winter Blue and White Snowflakes Wedding, has a blue background. There are white snowflakes that make an offset border at the top and bottom. A unique theme for your winter wedding or event. 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!

 

For matching items in this set **CLICK HERE**.

Yellow Orange Fall Leaves on Green Thanksgiving

Yellow Orange Fall Leaves on Green Thanksgiving Announcement by Noteable Expressions

This pretty invitation is perfect for your Thanksgiving gathering or even just a fall dinner party before the craziness of the Christmas holidays. On the front is a beautiful rich green background with a bright white inset and burgundy, red, yellow, and orange tree leaves. Your customizable text goes in the center.

  Product Details
Size: 4.25" x 5.5" Invitation

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). Additional sizes available.
    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 $0.46.
    Printed in California.

Paper Type: 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).

White Snowflakes on Silver Wedding

A pretty invitation that is perfect for a winter wedding. This invitation set has a silver background with a splattering of small white snowflakes and glitter snow. On the left side are three thin red lines that remind us of a candy cane stripe. In the center there is a large white snowflake faded behind your customizable text. This set has invitations, save the date cards, response cards, thank you cards, table number tent cards, and envelope seals available.

For matching items in this set **CLICK HERE**.

Orange and Yellow Leaves on Brown Thanksgiving

Orange and Yellow Leaves on Brown Thanksgiving Announcements by NoteableExpressions

This pretty invitation is perfect for your Thanksgiving gathering or even just a fall dinner party before the craziness of the Christmas holidays. On the front is a beautiful rich brown background with burgundy, red, yellow, and orange tree leaves. Your customizable text goes in the center on a beautiful frame.

Product Details
Size: 4.25" x 5.5" Invitation

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). Additional sizes available.
    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 $0.46.
    Printed in California.

Paper Type: 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).
 

Sugar Plum Tree and Snowflake in Purple

This pretty design called Sugar Plum Tree and Snowflakes in Purple, is perfect for your winter wedding. The background is a winter white with purple and lavender snowflakes. At the bottom is a purple ribbon and to the upper left is a modern Christmas tree graphic in purple. This set has invitations, save the date cards, response cards, thank you cards, table number tent cards, envelope seals, wine labels, binders, return address labels and much more available. Use the envelope seal stickers for any of your DIY gifts - these are available in both large and small sizes!

For matching items in this set **CLICK HERE**.

Autumn Wedding Trends Show a Loyalty to Sweet Tradition as the 'Kate Effect' Continues

Images from the Bride Fashion Week show in New York City earlier this month show designers opting for pretty pinks, as well as the traditional whites, ivories and creams, with plenty of ruffles and lace on display.

As the year'13 draws to a close, there are definite signs that wedding dress trends are staying firmly in the elegant, ladylike camp, according to Designer Square. The 'Kate Middleton' effect, that has seen brides across the country opt for flowing lace, and demure dresses seems to still be evident, more than two years after her fairy-tale wedding to Prince William on 29 April 2011.

Images from the Bride Fashion Week Fall 2013 show in New York City earlier this month show designers opting for pretty pinks, as well as the traditional whites, ivories and creams, with plenty of ruffles and lace on display. Many of the dresses have longer sleeves and shoulder coverings, yet even those with halter necks and spaghetti straps have an air of elegant restrain about them.

Vintage style and metallic colours also get a look in, while the colder season is acknowledged with a range of attractive shrugs and wraps - again reminiscent of the Sarah Burton shrug worn by the newly-wed Princess as she left for her evening wedding reception back in 2011.

Itrat Batool of Designer Square said: "It is fascinating to see how the 'Kate bridal effect' has lasted so long after her wedding, and also to watch how the style of this most modern Princess has combined effortlessly with current vintage trends. The result is an elegant, versatile look that every bride will find easy to wear. What's more, it translates into beautiful ideas for mother of the bride outfits, bridesmaids' dresses and also for younger flower girls. I can see this trend lasting well into 2014, if not beyond."
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Silver White Snowflake Winter Wedding

This beautiful and elegant design, called Silver White Snowflake Winter Wedding, has a beautiful silver background with a shaded effect. There is a white stripe and snowflake border on either side with an elaborate floral ampersand graphic for the bride and groom names. This would be perfect for your winter or Christmas theme 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!

For matching items in this set **CLICK HERE**.

Thanksgiving and Fall Party Invitations

Are you planning a fabulous Thanksgiving gathering or a fun Fall get together? You can find some gorgeous invitations in my store -

You can choose from elegant...

Fall Wreath on Cranberry Background Invitation

Autumn Glamour on Choclate Brown and Gold Personalized Invite

Fall Maple Leaf on Faux Handmade Paper Invitation

or Whimsical...  

Whimsical Fall Tree Invitation

Happy Thanksgiving Fall Leaves Invitation

Fall Leaves Thanksgiving Invitation

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Red Heart Snowflake Wedding

This beautiful and elegant design, called Red Heart Snowflake Wedding, has a bright white background. At the top is a beautiful graphic of a red snowflake to frame your names on the invitation. A unique theme for your winter wedding or event. 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!

For matching items in this set **CLICK HERE**.

Red and White Winter Wedding

This beautiful and elegant winter design, called Red and White Winter Wedding, has a beautiful bright white background. On the invitation, there is a red border with a white inset for your text. To the left side there is a red modern Christmas tree graphic. This set has invitations, save the date cards, response cards, thank you cards, table number tent cards, envelope seals, wine labels, binders, return address labels, a reception wall decor, and much more available. Use the envelope seal stickers for any of your DIY gifts - these are available in both large and small sizes!

For matching items in this set **CLICK HERE**.

11 Wedding Trends on the Decline

It’s no secret that wedding trends come and go, and today’s modern bride is always searching for new, now, and next. Some trends are going out the window completely, while others are simply evolving with fresh twists on old traditions. Here is a list of 11 wedding trends on the decline.

1. Double-Sided Buffets: Many couples are hesitant about buffets to begin with, desiring the more elegant approach of a plated meal. Double-sided buffets may speed up traditional buffet service, but they do take up additional reception floor space because they have to be pulled away from the walls. This can encroach on space that couples could otherwise use to set up unique reception elements, such as a mix of square and round tables or diamond shaped dance floors.

2. Mashed Potato Bars: Who doesn’t love a mashed potato bar, really? This was a tough call, but we are seeing couples mix up their novelty food bars a bit– going with lighter fare, seasonal or regional options, and specialty cuisine (think sushi, yum)!

3. Strangers as Guests: Paring down your guest list to only your closest friends and family will allow you to stretch your budget. Skip the out-of-touch college friends from Facebook, inviting every coworker, or distant relatives– not to mention their dates, some of whom you may not even know. It also allows the couple to spend more time mingling, dancing, and taking photos with their smaller group of guests.

4. Large Bridal Parties: With couples marrying a little later in life, on average, the likelihood of having close siblings, childhood friends, college pals and work buddies to choose from for your bridal party has increased. Large bridal parties can add significantly to wedding expenses such as bouquets, gifts, hair and makeup, etc. They can also potentially make things more hectic on the wedding day, from getting ready to getting down the aisle. We think this is why bridal parties of more than three or four attendants on each side are on the decline.

5. Wildflowers: Here’s a trend that is not fading out entirely, but rather taking on new shapes. With the upshot in the trend towards brunch receptions and garden parties, soft and elegant floral is still in, featuring heartier garden-style cut floral than the daintier field-variety we have seen in recent years.

6. The Dollar Dance: We have received markedly fewer requests for the Dollar Dance at recent weddings. Some find it lighthearted and in good fun, while others find it flat out tacky to dance for a few dollars. As with all elements of your wedding, trendy or not, it’s how you look at it that counts!

7. Cupcakes as Wedding Cakes: Another trend with a twist, cupcakes are still going strong; however, the standard cupcake tower is being replaced by more creative displays, including miniature cakes and additional pastries (see next trend for details)!

8. Wedding Cakes as Lone Desserts: The lone wedding cake seems to be out of favor for now, with a variety of desserts such as pies, cupcakes, cake pops, tarts, cookies, macaroons, donuts and custom ice cream flavors joining the party. A dessert buffet ensures that everyone’s sweet tooth is satisfied. Opt for a setup with different levels of cakes stands or tiered trays against a decorative backdrop to really ‘wow’ your guests!

9. Standard Menus: This one is really on the hotel or caterer– as in, offering menus to prospective clients with the standard “one type of chicken” is out. Offering brides sophisticated and personalized options makes all the difference in securing business these days, so be sure to look for a venue that will work with you, within your budget, to create a more personalized menu for you and your guests to enjoy!

10. Bouquet and Garter Toss: This tradition will likely always continue in one form or another, but with many couples opting for more intimate celebrations, that may only leave one or two eligible bachelors or bachelorettes to participate. It’s something to consider ahead of time and perhaps opt instead to do a more symbolic, “honorary” toss to a special person (perhaps a sibling who is engaged).

11. Matching Bridesmaid Dresses: This has been on the decline for a while, but I wanted to give it a nod on this list anyway. Selecting bridesmaids dresses that coordinate in color or fabric, but with necklines, sleeves, and shapes to flatter each individual bridesmaid is not only chic, it is also greatly appreciated! Your girls will look their best and party the day away in greater comfort.

Red and White Snowflake Winter Wedding

This beautiful and elegant design, called Red White Snowflake Winter Wedding, has a beautiful red background with a shaded effect. There is a white stripe and snowflake border on either side with an elaborate floral ampersand graphic for the bride and groom names. This would be perfect for your winter or Christmas theme 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!

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Falling for Fall Weddings

 For those waiting until next fall, start planning the details now, because these trends are so fabulous that you can bet they’ll be carried all the way into next year’s wedding season!

Glitzy & Glam with an element of simple sophistication is where many brides are headed this fall all the way into winter. Think chandeliers lighting up an outdoor wedding, fine china, romantic blush tones and custom linens. A sit down dinner with updated versions of traditional entrees – encrusted beef tenderloin or a Chicken Sedona –  will be most popular and in keeping with the somewhat formal vibe. Concentrated glitter accents, like shimmery monograms, are a great way to add some flair and fun without going overboard.

Darker jewel tones bring pops of color to an event without feeling summery. Looking to the color gods, Pantone’s Koi, Samba and Acai are our favorite fall color trends. If you are a pumpkin lover (like me!), Koi gives you a chance to really bring it into your reception. Painted white pumpkin table accents, creamy pumpkin and squash soup and Mini Pumpkin donuts with spiced cider are subtle ways to bring in the festive flavor without being too “Halloweeny.”

Combine Samba (dark red) and Acai (dark purple) for a rustic wine country vibe during the earlier (aka warmer!) months of fall.

Our favorite trend has got to be the food truck experience that brides insist on bringing to guests. We’re talking smaller plates of all varieties, with unique themes like “St. Louis Hill” Italian or a deviled egg bar. What better way to please all of your guests’ palates, while creating a fun and social atmosphere.

Smaller bites of comfort food like baked mac & cheese bites during cocktail hour, cinnamon buttered rolls or a S’mores bar for dessert are great additions to really contribute that cozy and warm feeling of fall.




So which Fall trends will you be incorporating into your wedding - this year or next?

Red and White Snowflake Wedding

 

This beautiful and elegant design, called Red and White Snowflake Wedding, has a red and white reflected background. At the top and bottom is beautiful border of white snowflakes to set off your text. A unique theme for your winter wedding or event. 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!

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Top Winter Wedding Trends for 2013

With winter weddings on the rise, the 2013 season is wrapped in romance. Brides are finding novel ways to inject old-world charm into their modern wedding attire and décor, which is being inspired by everything from The Hobbit to Twilight to Kate Middleton.

From princess-style cap sleeves to billowing bell sleeves, arm candy of any style or length is a must-have for a winter wedding. If your heart is set on a sweetheart neckline, decorate your arms with a pair of trendy lace gloves that reach your elbows. Drape an enchanting bolero, faux fur stole, pashmina shawl or cashmere wrap around your shoulders when you get chilly.

Also on trend right now are floor-length gowns that sparkle with crystals and float with feathers. Soft, modest ruffles are created using tulle, organza and chiffon, while backs become a bit risqué with plunging V-necks and peekaboo cutouts that are covered with sheer fabrics.

To complement the flowing gowns, fingertip veils edged with simple satin and pearls or stunning appliqué lace and sequins are making a dramatic appearance at winter weddings. Made from yards of lace or sheer fabric, the longer veils emanate elegance. Popular for centuries in Spain and Mexico, full-length mantilla veils harmonize perfectly with floor-sweeping dresses.

As vintage fever casts its glow over the nation, brides are incorporating ornate hair combs, jewel-toned earrings, cascading lariat necklaces and layered gold bracelets into their wedding day attire. Classic pearls, sizzling sapphires and dripping emeralds embody this vintage trend. Raid your grandmother's jewelry box to find the perfect heirloom piece for your something borrowed.

Adding gold filigree combs to your hair is one of the easiest ways to incorporate this romantic look into your wedding day. Studded with crystals and rhinestones, these elegant hairclips can be worn with an an graceful up-do or cascading curls and are the perfect solution for securing your veil in place.

You can also create a dramatic brooch bouquet, which is a great alternative for brides who want to avoid carrying flowers, or accent the silk-wrapped stems of your bouquet with a crystal brooch.

Although a red wedding gown is regularly worn throughout Asia and the Middle East, most American brides still shy away from such a bold choice, even during festive winter weddings. You can still embrace the colorful wedding dress trend with a seasonal yet elegant ice blue, shimmery silver or modest blush.

From your bridesmaids dress to your table centerpieces, accent these soft colors with rich earth tones, such as eggplant, olive, emerald and crimson. White on white is also popular this winter season, so choose fabric textures that offer sharp contrasts. Add some magic by dusting your décor with an sparling gold or silver metallic.

If you prefer brilliantly bold shades, take a look at Pantone's 2012 color palette, which includes such confident colors as bright chartreuse, honey gold, tangerine tango and Olympian blue. Emerald green, a perfect color for a winter or spring wedding, shines as Pantone's 2013 Color of the Year.

 Simple one-tier cakes are a huge hit right now. Enliven the design with chevron stripes or a faded ombre pattern, both of which can incorporate your wedding colors. To stick with the romantic vintage theme, opt for paper-thin ruffles with ribbon banding and crystal accent brooches. For a stunning frosting-free wedding cake, have your baker decorate with fresh fruit and flowers.

A cupcake tower, candy buffet or confection bar loaded with fruits, nuts and sugar offers your guests a sweet sweet spin on the wedding treats. Or you can create an eye-catching display that guests will talk about for years by filling martini glasses with desserts and serving with silver spoons.

Red and Gold Snowflake Wedding

This beautiful and elegant design, called Red and Gold Snowflake Wedding, has a beautiful red background with a light gradient. In the center on the front there is a pretty gold snowflake to set off your initials, names, or monogram. This set has invitations, save the date cards, response cards, thank you cards, table number tent cards, envelope seals, wine labels, binders, return address labels, a reception wall decor, and much more available. Use the envelope seal stickers for any of your DIY gifts - these are available in both large and small sizes!

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Blue Gothic Owl Halloween Party Invites

This cool and fun elegant Halloween design called, Blue Gothic Owl Halloween, has a cool Gothic inspired design. The background is a grey parchment style with darkened edges to make it appear old. On the left side there is a wicked cool graphic illustration of an owl in black, white and teal blue. Perfect for a Gothic or Halloween party invitation.

Blue Gothic Owl Halloween Party Invites by NoteableExpressions

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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).
 

Winter Wedding Trends for 2013

Ornaments and snowflakes are standard winter wedding themes, but don't feel bound to them. Here, seven fresh ways to plan your winter wedding.

Winter Wedding Bouquets 

Low, lush arrangements made up of elegant white and ivory flowers mixed with pops of color, like bright-red amaryllis, and lots of wintry textured accents, like lamb's ears and thistle, are hugely popular this season.

 

 

Winter Wedding Reception Tables

Gold is big for table design, so this season wedding designers are finding formal wintry ways to deck out the tables in the pretty metal hue, like this table with a gold charger, menu card and flatware.

Winter Wedding Receptions

Floral designers and wedding planners are bringing the outside in when it comes to decorating the reception space.

Think: lots of candles and big branchy arrangements adorned with glowing votives and fresh flowers.

 Winter wedding Food

Consider your holiday food favorites and translate them to your reception.

Try cannoli wrapped in gold paper and served during the cocktail hour, or even warm, fresh-from-the-oven favorites like baked Brie drizzled with compote.

Winter wedding Dresses

Illusion necklines and embellished necklines and skirts (like on this sparkly Reem Acra dress) were all over the bridal fashion runways in October.

Winter is the perfect time to showcase this demure look.

Winter wedding Invitations

Beautiful calligraphy mixed with modern fonts like this one will reign this season. The best part: You can dress it up (with embellished belly bands and laser-cut elements) or down depending on how formal you want to go.

Winter wedding Cakes

Bold and beautiful cake designs are big for winter -- like this red-rose-bedecked white wedding cake. Also big? Flavors and frostings that call on the season, like blackberry buttercream or blood orange filling.

So what trends are you looking forward to using in your wedding this winter?