Meet Katie

Katie

Organized, enthusiastic and full of ideas, I'm known in my group of friends as the go-to girl when you need to get something done (it's no wonder I love being a bridesmaid!). When I'm not working as one of the writers here at Wedding Paper Divas, I'm usually hunting for treasures at the antiques fair, meeting friends at the farmer's market or catching up on all of my favorite style blogs.

Hometown: Fremont, CA

Design I Adore: I love living near San Francisco, so I our Trolley Love save the date card is my personal favorite.

Favorite Flower: Zinnias. They are so bright and beautiful, and they attract hummingbirds.

Preferred Color Palette: Jewel Tones.

Dream Destination: Bora Bora. Bring me to those turquoise blue beaches and I'll be a happy girl.

Best Blog Post: I loved making these bridesmaid hair accessories. Having that much fun at work shouldn't be allowed!

Posts by Katie:

Behind the Scenes at Wedding Paper Divas

April 3, 2011 @ 10:00:03 am

Ever wonder what it’s like to work at Wedding Paper Divas? Sure, you see all of our stylish products, blog posts and designs, but we thought it might be fun to show you a glimpse at the girls behind the brand. Here’s what “the divas” are really like whether we’re on the clock or off… [...]

Enclosure Card Etiquette: Today’s Diva Dish

March 28, 2011 @ 1:57:29 pm

Although some wedding etiquette questions can be tricky, we’re true pros when it comes to wedding stationery questions. Take this inquiry, for instance: Dear Divas, I might be a stationery newbie, but I’m totally perplexed by what goes on enclosure cards. What is the proper etiquette there? Thanks, Cathy M. — Dear Cathy, Don’t worry—our [...]

Meet Nancy: A Bride’s Diary

March 28, 2011 @ 11:27:45 am

Wedding Paper Divas is bursting with staff grooms- and brides-to-be who are currently planning their weddings. We’re happy to share their stories with you as a part of this fun feature! Here’s Nancy’s story: Jim and I met via a dating site that set us up as a match. Jim decided to send me a [...]

DIY Boutineers for Groomsmen and More

March 27, 2011 @ 10:00:47 am

Flowers can cost a pretty penny when you’re planning a wedding, but don’t worry—we’ve got the inside scoop on how to create some chic floral looks all your own. We’ve featured a DIY bouquet before, but today we have something for the fellas: DIY boutineers made from fresh flowers and other craft materials. Here’s how [...]

A Post-Wedding Celebration: Today’s Diva Dish

March 21, 2011 @ 10:00:11 am

Sometimes family and friends can’t be there for the wedding itself, so an after-the-fact celebration is necessary. How do invitations work for a post-wedding celebration? Find out in our response to this reader’s question: Dear Divas, I am hosting a reception in honor of the marriage of my daughter, which took place last November in [...]

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

March 17, 2011 @ 9:46:58 am

We hope you all remembered to wear green today, but if you forgot we’re featuring some quick and easy green DIY accessories to help you prevent the pinch on our parent company’s blog, Tiny Talk. Either way, we’re wishing you a happy St. Patrick’s Day full of love, laughter and a little Irish luck!

Yellow & Blue Lovebirds Inspiration Board from Beau-Coup

March 15, 2011 @ 10:00:21 am

Spring must be in the air, because the bloggers at our wedding favors partner Beau-coup recently posted this charming love birds inspiration board that perfectly captures the wonderful look of a springtime soiree. For more party inspiration and wedding ideas, check out the Beau-coup blog. Whether nestled beak-to-beak in the box or standing cheek-to-cheek on [...]

A Tricky Guest List: The Divas Dish

March 14, 2011 @ 9:54:43 am

One of the hardest parts about wedding planning is culling through your guest list—especially when it comes to family. Take this question from a reader, for example: Dear Divas, I have a question regarding wedding invitation etiquette and hope you can help. Our situation is a little complicated by the fact that we really only [...]

DIY Shoe Clips for Bridesmaids (or Just for Fun!)

March 13, 2011 @ 10:00:07 am

Since all of us are serving as bridesmaids this year (see our new feature, Confessions of a Bridesmaid, for details!), we’ve been thinking a lot about how we can convince the bride to let us use the accessories we already own instead of buying new items we’ll likely never use again. One of the brides-to-be [...]

Add Some Sparklers to Your Wedding with Bella Pictures

March 8, 2011 @ 11:56:33 am

Using sparklers at your wedding is becoming an increasingly popular trend. Couple are leaving the rice and birdseed behind in favor of more environmentally conscious alternatives like bubbles and sparklers (which are a great way to celebrate the “spark” between the newlyweds!). When you think of sparklers, you probably think of Fourth of July and [...]