01/14/2013

Janine + Craig’s Chevron Stripe Fabric Pocket Wedding Invitations

This wedding invitation suite fromÂ Janine Rae DesignÂ has so many elements that I love â€“ a bold color palette, chevron stripes, and a fabric pocket to hold everything together. But the best part? Janine and her now-husband Craig incorporated their beloved dog Abbey into the invitation design and made a donation to their local SPCA in lieu of wedding favors. So perfect.

From Janine:Â Craig and I adopted our sweet dog, Abbey, while dating and she has certainly become an important part of our relationship. When thinking about the design for our wedding invitation I knew I wanted to have fun and also make the design deeply personal to us. The silhouette of Abbey with her collar flower pulled all of our paper goods together and represented our support of the local SPCA with a donation in lieu of favors at the wedding.

Boxcar PressÂ did a beautiful job of letterpress printing our invitations, as well as the ampersand tags (which were later sewn to the fabric pockets) and our reply cards. I sewed each fabric pocket from the same fabric used as table runners at our reception and tucked all the enclosure cards inside for mailing.

The garden of love stamps fit perfectly with the invitations and our backyard wedding. Yellow striped envelope liners matched the design printed on the back of the invitations and thank you notes.

Thank you so much Janine!

Design:Â Janine Rae Design

Letterpress Printing:Â Boxcar Press

Check out theÂ Designer RolodexÂ for more talÂentedÂ wedÂding inviÂtaÂtion designÂersÂ andÂ theÂ real inviÂtaÂtions galleryÂ for moreÂ wedding invitation ideas!

Photo Credits:Â Robyn Van Dyke Photography

01/08/2013

Wedding Stationery Inspiration: Emerald

I probably don’t have to tell you that Pantone has selected emerald as the official color of 2013! I was jumping for joy when I heard this, and I hope you were too, especially if you are engaged! Emerald is such a unique choice for a wedding color and it can lend itself to many a style. Pair it with gold and jewel tones for a moody look or black and white for a modern feel, and that’s only just the beginning. Here are a few day-of stationery ideas to get you inspired for bringing the shade of the year into your big day! â€” Kelly

Photo by Dennis Lee Photography, Menu by Courtney Callahan Paper via Style Me Pretty

Photos by Ryan Ray Photography, Menu and Food Labels by Julie Song Ink via Style Me Pretty

Photo by Justin DeMutiis Photography, Menu by Ashton Events via Every Last Detail

Photo by Katie Stoops Photography, Menu by The Lettered Olive via Southern Weddings (left), Photo by Katie Stoops Photography, Calligraphy by Meant to be Calligraphy via Inspired by This (right)

Photo by Justin DeMutiis Photography, Escort Cards by Ashton Events via Every Last Detail

Photo by Locally Grown Weddings, Menu by Marit Hanson Weddings via Style Me Pretty (left), Photo by Dallas Curow Photography via Ruffled (right)

Photo by Becka Robinson for Studio222 Photography, Sign by A&P Designs via Every Last Detail

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12/19/2012

Wedding Stationery Inspiration: Confetti

With Christmas just around the bend, your mind might not quite be focused on New Years yet, but mine is! Anyone out there planning a New Year’s Eve wedding? It might be worth it just because you can have that much more confetti to throw around. Now’s the time to break out all the confetti you can find for your wedding, or just use it as a motif if you’d like the festivity without the mess! I personally prefer both, so I bring you… Confetti! (Disclaimer: Confetti should always be followed by an exclamation point!) â€” Kelly

Photo by nbarrett photography, Sign by Southern Fried Paper via Green Wedding Shoes

Photo by Magnolia Pair, Wedding Program by Tupelo Honey Design via Snippet & Ink

Photo by Chenin Boutwell, Ceremony Program by Bella Figura via Francis-Orr on Wedding Chicks

Watercolor Confetti via Oh Happy Day

Confetti Favor Jars via Sugar & Cloth

Photo by Edyta Szyszlo, Menu and Place Card by Cheree Berry Paper

Ceremony Programs via Martha Stewart Weddings (left), Escort Cards via Martha Stewart Weddings (right)

Photo by Carmen Santorelli Photography, Confetti and Paper Goods by Ten Four Paper via Style Me Pretty

Photo by Carmen Santorelli Photography, Menu by Ten Four Paper via Style Me Pretty

Advice Cards by Sugar Paper for BHLDN (left), Placemats by Cake Vintage for Anthropologie (right)

Confetti Wedding Suite by Sugar Paper

Menu by Kayden Ashley Printable Designs

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12/18/2012

DIY Holiday Gift Wrap Ideas

As prepared as I think I am for Christmas each year, it always manages to sneak up on me and now we are in the final stretch! If you’ve finished purchasing your gifts, you’re already ahead of me and it’s certainly time to get to wrapping them. Gift wrapping is one of my favorite parts of the holiday season and I always try to get my DIY on with creative toppers, tags and wrapping solutions. Whether you’re a simple, kraft paper type or a glitzy glam gifter, here are a few crafty ways to package those presents that you can whip up at the very last minute. Don’t worry, it happens to the best of us! â€” Kelly

Free Printable Gift Tags via Funkytime

DIY Mini Wreath Gift Wrap via Odessa May Society (left), DIY Duct Tape Gift Wrap via The Sweetest Occasion (right)

Stitched Gift Tags via Shim Tokk

Rubber stamp sets from Yellow Owl Workshop make wonderful DIY gift wrap (left); Dip dye gift wrap via Martha Stewart (right)

DIY Kraft Gift Wrap via Chelsea Fuss for Project Wedding

Chalkboard gift wrap via Nashville Wraps

DIY Donut Gift Tag via Icing Designs (left), DIY Mystery Stocking Stuffers via Sugar & Cloth (right)

DIY Painted Treat Boxes via You Are My Fave

DIY Pom Pom Gift Toppers via Sugar & Cloth (left), DIY Cupcake Wrapper Toppers via Hey Look (right)

DIY Confetti Surprise Gift Jars via Studio DIY

DIY Glitzy Gift Wrap via Grey Likes Weddings, Photo by T&H Photography

DIY Tinsel Gift Wrap via Whimseybox

Happy wrapping everyone!

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11/21/2012

Day-of Wedding Stationery: Favor Tags + Labels

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I found it fitting to feature a few fun ways to give thanks to your wedding guests today. Providing a favor at your wedding is a wonderful way to say “Thank You” to everyone who traveled to celebrate your marriage with you. Luckily favors come in all shapes, sizes and price points today, but they all look even more thoughtful when paired with a sweet little tag or custom label. This paper adornment can feature your monogram, wedding date or names, or it can simply say “Thanks!” for joining us. â€” Kelly

Photo by Charlotte Jenks Lewis, Favor Labels by Hello!Lucky via Martha Stewart Weddings (left), Photo by Timothy K. Lee, Favor Labels by ThussFarrell via Martha Stewart Weddings (right)

Favor Tag by A Fabulous Fete

Photo by Thayer Allyson Gowdy, Favor Tag by Olive-Route via Martha Stewart Weddings (left), Photo by Liz Banfield Photography, Letterpress Tag by The Lettered Olive via Martha Stewart Weddings (right)

Photo by She-n-He Photography, Favor Tag by Antiquaria via 100 Layer Cake

Photo by Katie Stoops Photography, Label by MM Ink via Southern Weddings (left), Photo by Kate Murphy Photography, Favor Tag by Arboreal Paper (right)

Photo by Christa Elyce Photography, Favor Tag by PH Design Shop via Style Me Pretty

Photo by Bayly & Moore via Ruffled (left), Photo by Love is a Big Deal, Favor Tag by Be True Designs via Ruffled (right)

Photo by Edyta Szyszlo, Favor Tag by Southern Fried Paper via 100 Layer Cake

Photo by Jenn & Dave Stark, Favor Label by Kate LaRue via Style Me Pretty (left) Photo by Shewanders Photography, Favor Tag by Brightly Designed via Style Me Pretty (right)

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