Thursday, May 29, 2014

Brown and Turquoise Band Beach Wedding

Brown and Turquoise Band Beach Wedding

Cream Floral Mum Home Decor

Did you know that I design gorgeous things for your home as well as invitations? Well, now ya do! :) One of the new things I'm doing in 2014 is each week I am going to choose a design to highlight with pictures! ooh la la! These are great for your own home or to give as gifts.


This pretty design called,Cream Floral Mum, has a rich sophisticated feel. This design has a pretty ivory cream background. To either side there is a hand-drawn illustration of mums in white and ivory. This would be a beautiful addition to your home decor.

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Heart Love Western Wedding

Modern Wedding Trends That Are Building New Traditions

As you gear up to celebrate the union of your beloved family or friends or even your own know what to expect from the changing tides of weddings. Lizzie Post, co-author of “Emily Post’s Etiquette, 18th edition” and great-great-granddaughter of Emily Post, helps couples navigate the new traditions of weddings. As decades pass, so will traditions, but proper etiquette is timeless. Be prepared for the next wedding you attend and know what to expect from changes in the wedding landscape with these important pieces of advice:

Pay it forward. Finding the right gift for the newlyweds can be difficult. While registries help to point guests in the right direction, many couples are getting married later in life and already have all the household items that are common wedding gifts. To provide the couple with a small nest egg to use however they wish, a check is always a great and safe gift idea. Several financial institutions, like Bank of America, offer mobile check deposit through their banking app, allowing the couple the flexibility to deposit checks on-the-go to help cover outstanding vendor payments or use on their honeymoon. Another new-age trend is contributing to a couple’s honeymoon fund.

Temper tech use. Even weddings are going hi-tech. There are numerous websites available that can help the couple to organize the process, communicate with guests and share photos after the ceremony. But a few things, like a handwritten “thank you” note should steer clear of the hi-tech lure. In a gadget-driven society, everyone is carrying a smartphone. Couples can post a tasteful notice at the entrance of the ceremony location or in the program to remind guests to turn off their cell phone ringers and refrain from use during the ceremony. Some couples may actually encourage guests to take photos and share images via social media, but guests should respect their wishes and use phones only as a camera and upload images after the ceremony.

Respect personalization. Couples want their special day to reflect who they are and what is important to them. While previous generations traditionally wed in places of worship, many modern couples choose to tie the knot at a sentimental location, like where they had their first date. The decor, music and even the food and drink served at a wedding may have a personal story behind it. No matter how nontraditional the element may be, guests should eagerly partake in the festivities, acknowledging and respecting the couple’s individualization.

Be all-inclusive. In the past, bridal showers were strictly for the bride and bachelor parties were a men-only affair. Nowadays, these festivities are no longer gender-specific. Showers can be thrown for the couple in unison and include creative themes like “stock the bar” or “time of day.” Bachelor and bachelorette parties can also be conjoined to involve the entire bridal party in a destination event. For further etiquette advice on navigating 21st century weddings, visit www.emilypost.com. 

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Steampunk Wedding

Linen and Navy Vintage Wedding Invitation

This beautiful and elegant design, called Linen and Navy Vintage Wedding, has a pretty linen colored linen pattern background. In the center on the front there is a vintage inspired floral filigree square border for your monogram or initials in a navy blue color. This would be perfect for your classic or vintage garden style wedding or modern 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!

Linen and Navy Vintage Wedding Invitation
Linen and Navy Vintage Wedding Invitation by NoteableExpressions

Product Details
Size: 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 $0.49.

Paper Type: Basic
A crisp professional paper with a smooth semi-glossy finish designed for vibrant full-color printing. 110lb cover-weight. 50% recycled content (10% post-consumer and 40% pre-consumer waste)