inspiration for a custom wedding suite we’re designing for cori & tyler.
1. top 2 left photos: carrie patterson photography 2. wooden rsvp: bird and banner
3. bouquet and boutineer: ladybird poppy 4. cake: susie cakes
fall weddings have a charm all their own. here’s some fall wedding programs from our “peacock” wedding suite.
the pair of birds is an adorable motif on teal with the rustic background.
we were glad to create these on short notice for latonya’s intimate wedding. our collection designs can always be turned around quickly.
congratulations, latonya and jeffrey!
eryn and sean are another great couple we had the pleasure of working with over the summer. we partnered with them to personalize one of our collection designs to match their rustic “restoration hardware” style wedding. we used the masquerade collection design as our base. from there, we created a beautiful custom monogram and changed the colors to a warm fall palette.
pieces in their collection include custom map card to help their guests locate the stunning devil’s thumb ranch, save the date, custom rsvp including meal options for the reception, thank you cards
we’ve been so excited to share a couple weddings we designed for that took place over the summer. these projects were customizations of some of our collection designs. these are just a few examples of how you can truly personalize one of our existing collection suites to match your wedding vision. today, we want to specifically introduce you to ashley and adam! they are such a sweet couple and so incredibly easy to work with! we couldn’t have been more honored to create this suite to match ashley’s favorite colors.
ashley + adam
{collection : amber}
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invitation, save the date, rsvp, reception info/ map, and two wedding photos, thanks to Dream Wedding Photography.
see the original amber collection design over at: Premiere Collection Gallery
As seen on CRAVE Company’s blog.
One of the key takeaways from our research and interviews with brides is to plan your wedding with your own authenticity in mind. Wedding trends and traditions are fantastic to reference; however, during the wedding planning process brides can quickly get swept away in the idea of creating the “perfect” wedding and in the end feel stressed as well as overwhelmed.
From what we’ve noted, the best wedding experiences are those that are planned with the bride and groom’s priorities at the center. Family, friends and even some wedding vendors may want to paint a picture for your wedding that fits what they have in mind for a picturesque day, but it’s the bride and groom’s vision of their own personal wedding day that matters.
One of our favorite stories from “Unveiling Weddings” shares this idea. We call it the “Lemon Cake Story”. The bride, Lauren, was in her residency at a prestigious hospital and did not have time to plan her wedding so she let her mom plan the whole thing – huge white dress, tent, large guest list, fancy… everything. Lauren’s mom had been dreaming of her wedding day since she was a little girl. Lauren’s only request was to have a lemon cake and she was totally disappointed when her mother chose a white cake with raspberry filling instead. Here, the bride was able to navigate difficult situations at the hospital every day and she could not even get her favorite cake at her own wedding. A few weeks before her wedding her friends through her a mini shower and surprised her with a lemon cake. We love this story because it demonstrates the complexities of the wedding process. Even the most capable of women struggle to get what they want in the midst of family dynamics.
Typically, an engagement lasts up to 16 months and can create a time for a bride and groom to develop a solid platform for their future marriage. A terrific tip is for the bride and groom to figure out your priorities. Create a list and figure out your top three. For example, your list may include:
a.) stay on budget,
B.) invite as many of my friends and family as I can, and
c.) create a meaningful ceremony.
Post the list on a place where you can see it, and visit when need be (such as when all your single friends assume it’s okay to bring a date to your wedding). Keep these big-picture conceptual priorities at your fingertips will not only keep you on track but will diffuse any stress or anger that gets triggered by the mundane (and the ridiculous!) Remind yourself of the real reasons you are getting married and create the wedding of your dreams.
Rebecca Sacerdoti, PhD and Tasha Jackson Fitzgerald, MA are co-authors of Unveiling Weddings, a book that support today’s bride with emotional and spiritual guidance during her engagement. Filled with entertaining stories, professional insight and tips to demystify this important rite of passage, stories in “Unveiling Weddings” unveil the emotional hurdles, family dramas and personal breakthroughs that are typically hidden from the public eye. It’s a warm-hearted, inspiring and relevant read that will put even the most stressed out bride-to-be at ease. To read a few pages or buy the book, visit www.unveilingweddings.com.
1. dress: vera wang 2. figurines: says the tree 3. cake: real simple 4. flowers: st jude’s creation
5. shoes: GUESS by marciano 6. stars: shanna murray 7. save the date: {ampersand}
hi friends, i wanted to post some lovely photos of my cousin’s wedding, which i traveled out to in michigan. i will probably add more to this as the photographer makes them available. their wedding was shot by bryan and mae photography. amazing.
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i love the idea of the goof booth, even with no props. it still provides a chance to get photos of the friends and family who attend your wedding and have a bit more character to them.
1. flowers: ladybirdpoppy.com 2. invite/pins: ampersandllc.com/customgallery
3. cake: fleurdelisacakes.com 4. yellow shoes: thestudionouveau.com 5. dress: anthropologie.com
we’re excited to announce that we are now offering customized wax seals! if you haven’t used one before, they are super easy and elegant and anyone can do it. one of the best things about them is that no two marks are exactly alike because the wax creates a unique shape around the edge as it is pressed with the seal.
we can design everything from a monogram with your initials to a motif that incorporates your wedding theme or date. maybe even an old-fashioned family crest customized just for you! after your wedding, the seal becomes a fun keepsake of your day and you may even choose to continue using it in your correspondence such as holiday cards.
wax seals were used by royalty and nobility to authorize official documents. your seal was a symbol of your authority and a person’s seals would be destroyed when they died to prevent counterfeiting. they carry an air of prestige and celebrity.
think of everything you can do with just one seal: use it on your invitation envelopes, favor boxes, bouquet ribbons, place cards, menus, programs, guest book, thank you cards and anything else you can dream up! this is a fantastic way to bring a completely personal and nostalgic touch to your wedding. you can use different colors of wax in different applications for some variety, or stick with a consistent color for a very unified look.
a beautiful bride and beautiful photos make for one beautiful album!
our phenomenally talented friend john s. miller shot heather and curtis’s wedding this summer. we used his photos in the layout and design of an album that we absolutely love.
the album is archival quality with a debossed leather cover and hand sewn binding.
we hope that heather and curtis enjoy reminiscing and showing it off for decades to come. congratulations you two!
“wallflowers,” “shrinking violets”… sometimes flowers can just fade into the background. it takes skilled hands and a keen eye to make flowers really pull a punch, open a can, and knock ‘em dead.
which is why we can’t wait to introduce you to the fabulously talented floral designer sarah tedford of Ladybird Poppy! sarah has an impressive background designing for the inverness hotel, and she struck out on her own a while back. since then she has been busy designing flowers for weddings and other special occasions, as well as some everyday ones (when you see her flowers, you’ll understand why “just because” is more than reason enough!).
whether it’s a simple corsage or lush wedding centerpieces, sarah’s unmistakable style sparkles with originality. her flowers make an unforgettable statement and instantly elevate the atmosphere of your event.
not only is she gifted with flowers, but she’s great to work with whether you know exactly what you want or only have a vague concept. and she’s just the kind of professional you want to have around on your big day – calm, easygoing, and totally dependable.
sarah’s aesthetic is simultaneously fresh and romantic, playful and sophisticated, unexpected and current. we’re excited to add her to our friends because we know our brides will dig her out-of-the-ordinary style and luscious blooms. go check out her blog!
birds are a beautiful image for a nature theme. most birds have a symbolic meaning, which could add a whole new level of depth to your wedding. bluebirds and larks represent great happiness. doves represent love, peace and gentleness. swallows represent good fortune. sparrows represent good luck for lovers… just to name a few.
there are so many ways to tie in this theme. love birds as a cake topper, robin egg candy for favors, feathers on your sassy red heels and of course bird seeds for the big exit!
the gloomy weather here in denver is causing me to daydream about charming summer weddings.
i love the organic beauty of feathers (especially those of sir. peacock) and their ability to turn something commonplace into something magical.
perhaps you’d like your wedding to have this teal + brown color palette?
here is a beautiful twist on spring colors utilizing peach and copper/bronze tones. simple and stunning.
