Wedding Invitation News, Etiquette & Planning Blog

Rant or Rave: A Traveling Wedding

Katie — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:36:14 +0000

Recently one of our staffers hopped on a plane to travel three states away for a friend’s wedding—but her traveling didn’t stop there. She had to drive an hour outside of town to attend the ceremony in a rural location, and then another hour and a half in the other direction for the reception!

We found it odd to ask your wedding guests to drive all over the state in order to attend the different parts of your celebration, but if an engaged couple has a variety of locations that are important to them, maybe it would be warranted?

Is traveling long distances between the ceremony and the reception a hassle for guests, or just part of what makes a wedding unique? Rant or rave about it!

A Twilight Wedding Dress

Katie — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:25:05 +0000

“New Moon,” the latest Twilight movie, hits theaters at midnight tonight, and we know plenty of Wedding Paper Divas staffers who are flocking to the theaters to drool over their favorite vampires and werewolves!

I haven’t read the Twilight series, but I do know that dark vintage romance is going to be a hot trend for 2010 weddings, so I love looking at photos of the characters’ smoky, sultry vampire style. Any Twilight-loving brides-to-be are sure to adore this spread from InStyle that features top designers’ sketches for Bella’s wedding dress in an upcoming film.

Which is your favorite Twilight wedding dress?

Christian Siriano’s Twilight Wedding Dress

Lela Rose’s Twilight Wedding Dress

Monique Lhuillier Twilight Wedding Dress

Erin Fetherston Twilight Wedding Dress

Inspiration Board: Black and White Holiday Party

Anum — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:54:26 +0000

Black and white is an effortlessly elegant color combination for any classy event. Adding a glitzy accent color like silver, instantly makes the theme perfect for the holidays! Here are some ideas for a chic winter party that will really sparkle.

L to R: Tiny Prints Snowy Slopes holiday party invite , Alice + Olivia Sequin Strapless Dress, Silver Beaded Garland, Snowflake ornament, Ornaments centerpiece, Vintage Chanel Serving Tray, Valentino Spotlight Sequined Pump, Winter Wonderland Cupcakes

Wedding Stationery Wednesday: Bridal Shower Invitations & Mint Tins to Match!

Katie — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:56:08 +0000

Hosting a bridal shower is always fun, but it can certainly feel exhausting as you try to find the perfect invitations, decor, food, favors and accessories to help the bride celebrate in a chic way. Wedding Paper Divas can help you simplify the process with lovely matching accessories!

Simply select your favorite bridal shower invitation and you can find thank you cards, gift tags, mint tins and other accessories to match. Here are a few of my favorite pairings:

Birdcage Veils for the Glamorous Bride

Anum — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:24:49 +0000

If you’re a non-traditional bride looking to follow the most fashion-forward wedding trends of 2010, a birdcage veil might be just what you’re looking for. These vintage-inspired headpieces combine a soft net veil that covers part of the face, and is embellished with flowers, feathers and jewels. This trend is truly dramatic and glamorous and will make a bold statement on your wedding day. What’s your take on birdcage veils, are you a fan of old-hollywood-esque glamour, or would you stay with something more traditional?

L to R: Angle style French tulle birdcage, Jamie vintage couture veil, Karen Birdcage Veil, Ivory Blusher Birdcage Veil, Vintage birdcage veil, Emma Russian Net with Rhinestones

Don’t miss your chance to shine!

Anum — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:07:09 +0000

The Talent Search at our parent company, Tiny Prints, is going strong. Take a look at some of the recent entries, and be sure to enter your own photos if you haven’t already. You could become the face of Tiny Prints and win $1,000!

Top Wedding Cake Trends (and Invitations to Match!)

Katie — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:44:34 +0000

The Knot recently released a slideshow of seven top wedding cake trends to look for in the coming wedding season, and we were happy to see that many of the trends perfectly matched up with our favorite wedding stationery trends as well. Here’s a glimpse at the the luxurious looks you’re sure to see throughout 2010:

Trend: Sophisticated Monograms

Trend: Global Patterns

Trend: Dramatic Color

What’s your favorite 2010 wedding trend?

Add a Fun Twist to Classic Holiday Parties

Katie — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:09:24 +0000

I love holiday party season, but after your fourth straight year of attending the same silly sweater party, things can start to feel a little stale. If you’re looking for a fresh new way to give your holiday party a fun twist, try out some of these ideas for unique and super chic holiday party inspiration!

Refined Retro

Like the classic Santa on holiday Coke bottles, there’s something fitting about blending holiday style with retro charm. Give your holiday party a vintage twist for a festive fete that’s sure to be fabulous.

Creative Displays

Giving your holiday party a lift can be as easy as freshening up your presentation. I love the idea of serving cupcakes on upside-down cupcake pans, or adding lollipops to cocktails for a burst of fun color.

Alternative Entertainment

Who says you have to play charades? Transform your nutcracker party into a trip to see the ballet performed nearby, with cocktails after the curtain goes down. You could also have a casual showing of your favorite holiday movies or attend a local choir performance.

Foodie Fun

Make your event easier (and more fun for guests!) but organizing a potluck. You can also consider hosting a brunch, afternoon cocoa & cocktails party or evening wine & dessert party to have a little fun with your food choices for the festivities.

Invitations to Match

Retro Chic: Seasonal Splash Holiday Party Invitations

Creative Displays: Patterned Cheers Holiday Party Invitations

Unique Entertainment: Sparkling Snowflakes Holiday Party Invitations

Fresh Food Ideas: Dotty Dazzle Holiday Party Invitations

Rant or Rave: Planning a Long Distance Bridal Shower

Katie — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:06:40 +0000

A good friend of mine recently found out that an upcoming wedding she’s in has been moved from June to January! She’s in a whirlwind rush to help the bride finalize all of the details, but she is also facing an even bigger dilemma—although she’s the maid of honor, she lives in Connecticut and the bride lives in California.

Should she plan a last minute bachelorette party and bridal shower from Connecticut? Who else might step in to take over these roles? Is it possible to pull off a perfect last minute shower?

What do you think? Does long distance shower planning make you want to rant or rave?

Sweet Wedding Proposal via Bakerella

Katie — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:41:41 +0000

If you haven’t heard about the adorable proposal that took place on Bakerella recently, get ready for goosebumps!

An avid reader’s boyfriend wrote in to get her help with the engagement story of a lifetime. Bakerella made cute little wedding cake pops that spelled out “Will You Marry Me Melissa?” and ended her post with the words, “Take a deep breath and turn around. Rick is waiting.”

You can view the entire proposal post by visiting Bakerella.

But we also have an exciting update—she said yes! After all, who could say no to Bakerella and a super sweet boyfriend like that?

Congratulations, Melissa and Rich!