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Get Inspired by Our Top Gifts for Mother’s Day

17 Apr
6:03:01 by Lindsay | 1 Comment

Mother’s Day is less than a month away (May 12, if you need a reminder!), and if you are looking to do something extra special for Mom this year, it’s time to start planning.

Not only did Mom raise you, but she probably acted – or is currently – as head wedding coordinator for your special day, assisting with everything from addressing envelopes to helping with table seating. Take this Mother’s Day to share your gratitude with a gift that lets Mom know how much you appreciate everything she does.

Mother's Day gift choices -- Wedding Paper Divas blog

1. Make an album she’ll cherish forever

She may have seen your wedding photos already, but pulling the very best images into one beautiful parents’ album will create a brag book Mom can share with her friends. Try to choose photos that will speak to her – a shot of her dancing, your father’s speech, or the cutting of the cake are all great memories.

2. Create a daily reminder of your love

A family photo from your wedding day is the perfect shot to put on a photo mug. If you live far away, this gift is a daily reminder of your love as your mother sips her morning tea.

3. Give a gift as unique as your bond

A photo gift makes a stunning present for Mom to display in her home. Family shots, or a photo of you and your mother, are the best to display here.

4. A special space for everyday notes

If your mother is a listmaker, help keep her to-dos extra sweet with a custom notepad. Pick a style that fits her, and match a photo from your wedding (a shot of the two of you would be extra sweet).

5. DIY a photo project

Roll up your sleeves and spend a Saturday creating these one of a kind photo vases. With just a few supplies, this simple DIY craft makes a big statement. For an extra bonus, fill them with Mom’s favorite blooms.

6. Pamper Mom with her favorite treats

For a special gift, fill a basket with luxurious treats that all have one purpose – to help Mom relax. Bath salts, candles, perfumes, and lotions are perfect for this. You can even add in an extra soft towel or robe. And we don’t think Mom would mind if you slipped in a bar or two of specialty chocolates!

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Eye Candy: Wedding Reception Photo Ideas

19 Mar
2:13:33 by Lindsay | 2 Comments

Starting with a Save the Date that incorporates photography in a fun and unique style, we’re loving these wedding day details. From table settings incorporating photos of each guest to a ceremony aisle runner that acts as a physical walk down memory lane, these five photo ideas will spark decor inspiration for your own wedding day.

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escort cards

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picture place setting

photo ceremony runner

 

 

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Three Valentine’s Day Weddings, Designed by Preston Bailey

16 Feb
5:04:13 by Lindsay | No Comments

We were extra exited this Valentine’s Day. Not only was it a day to celebrate love across the world, but we participated in throwing three of the most fantastic weddings ever!

Yesterday, three lucky couples were married at the top of the Empire State Building as part of the 19th Annual Valentine’s Day Sweepstakes. The spectacular location was made even better as award winning event designer Preston Bailey planned every detail of the celebrations, from wedding invitations down to the menus.

View the touching entry videos for the winning couples below, and take a sneak peek at the beautiful reception stationery chosen for each unique wedding.

Laurie Ann and Dan

Video via Preston Bailey

Our Silent Frost style fit perfectly with the winter wonderland created for the ceremony of Laurie Ann and Dan.

Laurie Anna nd Daniel invitation

The snowy landscape of the invitation came alive with a gorgeous alter and shimmering touches to the tables and chairs. Even the trees provided inspiration, with a soft landscape backdrop for the couple’s “I Dos”.

Laurie Ann and Daniel ceremony

Kari and John

Video via Preston Bailey

Kari and John chose Flower Fantasia for their wedding invitations, following through with the theme for their response cards.  The tomato red of the stationery was reflected in the beautiful floral design of their ceremony.

Kari and John invite

Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the flower petal lined aisle:

Kari and John ceremony

 

Danielle and Michael

Video via Preston Bailey

Danielle and Michael picked the timeless style Fine Filigree for their stationery to complement a floral wedding.

Danielle and Michael invitations

The emerald hue continued into the overall design as an accent to vivid pink flowers.

Danielle and Michael ceremony cropped

 

What do you think of the invitation choices? Which ceremony is your favorite?

You can catch the full reveal of each wedding on February 22nd and March 5th on WE TV. 

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Rant or Rave: A No-Host Cash Bar

7 Oct
5:21:28 by Contributors | 2 Comments

Couples are always looking for ways to cut costs when it comes to putting on a wedding (especially as of recent). Maybe they are doing the flowers themselves. Many do DIY decor projects to spruce the place up. Others opt to have a no-host bar, where the guests pay for their own drinks. 

If you were looking to cut costs, would you opt to have a no-host bar? Or would you rather keep the libations flowing and cut back on something else? Rant or rave!

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Rant or Rave: Kim Kardashian’s Wedding

26 Aug
5:33:13 by Contributors | 2 Comments

Love her or not, Kim Kardashian’s wedding was (and still is) all the buzz on the wedding circuit. 450 guests. A 10-tier cake (allegedly costing $20,000). The Vera Wang Gown… or should we say gowns. A limited-edition perfume to celebrate her wedding. No doubt about it, this was a Hollywood wedding of epic proportions.

What do you think? More power to her—every girl deserves the royal treatment on her wedding day! Or was this wedding way over the top? Rant or rave!

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How Much is Too Much: Rant or Rave

15 Jul
7:10:03 by Contributors | 1 Comment

Everybody knows that weddings aren’t cheap (to put it mildly). But the parties leading up to them can really add up for the guests. Gifts. Travel. Accommodations. Outfits. The list goes on. What do you think is too much? If the couple is having an out-of-town wedding is it too much to have a destination bachelorette party and expect people to come? Is bringing a gift for every event (engagement party, bridal shower, bachelorette party and wedding) too much or just plain courtesy?

We are so intrigued to find out what you guys think… so, go ahead, rant or rave!

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Yellow & Blue Lovebirds Inspiration Board from Beau-Coup

15 Mar
10:00:21 by Katie | No Comments

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 your tabletop, these chic love birds salt and pepper shakers inspire love wherever they go. Crafted of silky smooth, white porcelain, this romantic—yet incredibly practical—duo is fabulous as a wedding favor for your sweet and simple event.

{ Images from: Green Wedding Shoes, The Yellow Canary, Paloma’s Nest, BHLDN, Beau-coup, Bando, Whimsy Press, Pierrepont Hicks, Elizabeth Anne Designs, Libby Johnston }

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About Beau-coup Favors

Beau-coup is a recognized leader in the wedding favor and bridal gifts industry. Our offerings include wedding decorations and supplies, as well as baby shower favors, birthday party favors and other party favors. Style editors and event planners look to Beau-coup for trendsetting favors and unique wedding planning ideas, both in our wedding blog and articles section. We have also been featured in a variety of leading publications including Fortune, The Wall Street Journal and InStyle Magazine.

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A Tricky Guest List: The Divas Dish

14 Mar
9:54:43 by Katie | 2 Comments

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 want 30 guests at our wedding. My fiance is one of eight kids and he’s 50. This means that his siblings have grown kids, and those kids have kids. How can we handle this as we do not want to offend anyone, yet we are only inviting siblings and spouses? To complicate this a little further, one of his siblings has two grown kids that we are close to and would like to have there. Is there any hope for us?? Please help.

Signed,
Getting a Headache in Chicago

Dear Headache,

Our hearts go out to you! It’s not easy to host such an intimate wedding, but we applaud your efforts to stay true to the celebration you have in mind. Our advice for your situation is twofold:

1. It’s perfectly reasonable to limit the guest list to siblings and spouses, but by inviting two of the grown children and not the rest of the pack is pushing the limits of proper etiquette (not to mention increasing the likelihood that someone will be offended). We suggest limiting the guest list to siblings and spouses and excluding all children in accordance with proper invitation etiquette.

2. That being said, we think a big family like yours would probably love the chance to celebrate all together. Have you considered hosting an informal party after the wedding? Invite everyone over, ask them to bring a bottle of wine, lay out some snacks and let everyone raise a glass to your new union without the formality of the ceremony and reception (or the obligation to bring gifts!).

We hope this helps ease your headache a little! Your extended family will likely understand your desire to keep the ceremony small, but by offering a second celebration they can all attend you might make a little headway in repairing any hurt feelings.

What would you suggest Getting a Headache in Chicago do? Leave us a comment and let us know!

Do you have a question for our wedding experts? Send your etiquette, wedding planning or style dilemma to blog@weddingpaperdivas.com and we’ll post an answer for you.

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Diann Valentine’s Best Interpretation of a Woman’s Love Affair with Pink

22 Dec
8:22:42 by Katie | No Comments

We’re happy to bring you this weekly tip from celebrity wedding planner and Wedding Paper Divas stationery designer, Diann Valentine. To shop for her designs, check out our Diann Valentine collection.

For as long as I have been designing weddings, pink has by far been the most requested color of choice for ladies in waiting. I often wonder if it is our mothers’ faults for showering us in pink frills from the moment we are born or if it is something in our DNA that draws us to this soft yummy cotton candy color? As much as advocate for all of the colors in the rainbow, there is no denying that in my battles over pink, it has always prevailed. So in honor of the ultimate Barbie Doll and “Basketball Wives” co-star Jennifer Williams, I am sharing for the first time a full glimpse into her celebration at The One and Only Ocean Club on Paradise Island in the Bahamas and how she challenged us all to rise to the occasion and give her exactly what the wanted…only Valentine Style!

The Great Wall

Scott Corridan’s Amazing Bouquet

Jennifer Williams in a Custom Blush Pink Ines Di Santos Masterpiece!

An Intimate Sweetheart Table

The Custom Bisazza Tile Tabletop

The Wedding Cake and Centerpiece of their Celebration

My Favorite Moment—The First Dance!

Jennifer in another Gorgeous Custom Ines Di Santos Masterpiece

The Best Party of Her Life!

The Look of Love

Fireworks Close out the Evening!

As mentioned last week, I get a tremendous amount of credit for the magic that “we” create but it takes a small army to turn a regular Saturday night into a magical memory, so please allow me to thank some of the DRV team that helped turn this one into reality: Scott Corridan, Julie Dunn, Erin Earls, Robert Hansen, Brent Jongeward , Dinah Knowles, Mike Shauger, Seth Santoro, Mickie Valentine, Riann Valentine and a host of many more hard working busy bees!

So do share, what is the project color that you would like to remix?

‘Tis the season to celebrate in style,

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Prince William’s Royal Wedding: Rant or Rave

10 Dec
8:43:21 by Katie | 3 Comments

You already know that the Wedding Paper Divas staffers love all things luxe, lovely and wedding-related, so when Prince William announced his engagement to Kate Middleton we instantly started speculating about everything from layers of cake to layers of tulle.

We know the event will be spectacular, with paparazzi swarming, people who are thousands of miles away succumbing tears and absolutely no expense spared. But how are you reacting to the news? Do you think the grandeur of a royal wedding is out of place in this day and age? Will you be watching?

We’ve even heard that some brides who are planning their weddings on the same day (April 29, 2011 in case you were hoping to pencil it in!) intend to set up video screens so their guests can watch the royal wedding in the middle of their own receptions. Would you go this far to see Prince William tie the knot?

Do celebrity weddings like this make you want to rant or rave?

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