{ Real Wedding } Krista & Adam

Krista and Adam are going green...apple, that is. Their September 12th wedding has a beautiful scheme of apple green and sparkling brown with touches of burnt orange. Choosing the theme of green apples has opened the door to endless creative ideas.

Krista decided on this fold over invitation style (which has become my #1 most popular style).The invitation is shimmery, metallic green. An ivory monogram tag features their names along with apple tree branches. I used two green rhinestones to represent the apples. Inside, the ivory invitation is layered on metallic brown and the inserts are held into place by the dark chocolate ribbon band. The leaves and apples are carried throughout the invitation and inserts and on the outside flap of the envelope. I also designed coordinating thank you notes.It's always such a joy to create such fun, personalized wedding stationery for a couple. I love what I do!

Thank You's are a must!

I am a real stickler for thank you notes. I think it is incredibly important to thank your guests and show appreciation for attending your wedding or party (especially if they have given you a gift)! Don't think of it as a chore, see it as just another way to be creative. Carry through the theme of event into the thank you notes or do something totally different! On our honeymoon, my husband and I wrote thank you in the sand and used the photo on the front of our note cards. It was a hit!

These thank you notes from the newly married Angela and Paul are simple, but personalized and fun and use the monogram theme from their wedding.

Technically, you have up to a year to send them out, but I think 1-3 months is much more reasonable. So get to work on writing! Your hand will probably ache, but trust me, your guests will be happy to hear from you!

Hey Baby!

First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes the baby in the baby carriage...
I've been busy with lots of wedding invitations but I really would love to do more birth announcements! Check out this sample announcement. It is a fold over style that has a ribbon wrap to hold a special photo in place. Keep me in mind for shower invitations too!

Oh La La!

I just finished up these super sexy invitations for a "Victoria's Secret" themed bridal shower. It sounds really fun, kind of wish I was invited! Muah!

Wedding Connections

Recently, I have had the pleasure to meet two up and coming wedding professionals! Sheri Brainksy, owner of Lighthearted Events is a friendly, motivated event planner that truly loves what she does. Check out her website www.lightheartedevents.com. As she would say - "If you want to celebrate it, we can plan it".

Emily Russell, owner of Emily Russell Photography is so talented and has such a down-to-earth personality. Her work is simply beautiful. I would recommend her to anyone whether you are planning a wedding or you want family or senior photos. Check out her work at www.emilyrussellphotography.com . You'll love her too.

I immediately clicked with both of these women. They inspire me to keep reaching. I look forward to working with both of them in the very near future!

{ Real Wedding } Tracey & Joe

When I sat down with Tracey and Joe, the first invitation that caught her eye was a pre-designed invitation I had created using this pretty peacock art. They quickly decided that this was "the one"! The invitation is white layered on metallic sapphire and lilac. Two purple rhinestones were added on each feather for a finishing touch (did I ever mention how much I love rhinestones??- it's becoming an addiction!) Peacock feathers are so elegant and showy, I absolutely love this invitation. Best wishes to Tracey and Joe- congratulations!

Remember, any of my invitations can be altered to fit your event colors! This set is a perfect example. It's a good option if you still want that unique, handcrafted look, yet you're not sure you want to custom design your invitation from scratch.

{ Real Wedding } Lora & Josh

Lora and Josh will be tying the knot on June 19th. This project was extra special because Josh is my cousin. I am grateful I had the opportunity to have a part in their day. They chose a silver fold over style invitation with black and fuchsia accents. Two small rhinestones were used to embellish the monogram and the inside of the invitation. The black ribbon holds the inserts into place, making a neat package that guests are sure to love.