Our next NSS 2015 sneak peek comes from a debut exhibitor – Underwood Letterpress (Booth# 2363)! Underwood Letterpress is a boutique letterpress studio in Los Angeles, California known for mixing rich color and playful patterns. Here’s a little preview of their debut, including a major ode to snail mail!
Thanks Cara!
Photos by Jennifer Emerling
I love the versatility of chalkboard details at an event. They can be styled with everything from a rustic theme to something more elegant, but the best part is that they are easily customizable… which includes being able to use those details over and over after your big day. And you aren’t limited to buying boards in specific pieces anymore, there are great papers that can be used in any of these applications! Here are just a few of my favorite day of wedding details executed with chalkboards and chalkboard paper. –Lauren
Grab some chalkboard paper and create placemats // by giuli & giordi via Green Wedding Shoes
Use as table numbers // via BHLDN
Cover votives and number your tables via Barnes & Noble // Place cards and favors in one! via By Stephanie Lynn
Create your menus on chalkboard paper // via Mary and Jack
Wrap matchboxes and give away as favors // via Lia Griffith
Welcome sign by  Chris + Jenn via Wedding Chicks // Framed escort cards by Sandra Fazzino Photography via Style Me Pretty
Placemats via A Sweet Spot: Home // Colorful welcome sign by GK Photography via Ruffled
What creative ways have you seen chalkboard details used at a wedding?
Aaaaah! The 2015 National Stationery Show is less than two weeks away! Today I’m excited to share the first sneak peek from an NSS 2015 exhibitor – Ferme à Papier by Cat Seto (Booth #2034)! For her newest releases, Cat is channeling a geometry theme that she’s calling “Golden Rectangle...harmony in geometry.” Cat is incorporating the golden ratio and rectangle into all aspects of organizing and giving with new Foiled Yearless Planners and Foiled greeting cards, along with an illustrated a set of friendship cards and a “Girl Power” art print.
Thanks Cat!
Photo Credits: Ferme à Papier
While moms should really be celebrated every day, Mother’s Day is the perfect time to gather together family, friends and fellow moms and say a big “Thank you!” for all the hard work these ladies do throughout the year! Sweet cards to express the sentiment, pretty feminine decor and some delicious breakfast treats (Ehm, donuts!) are all you need to throw a wonderful Mother’s Day brunch. —Kelly
1. Mother’s Day Card from Sycamore Street Press
2. Mother’s Day Printables from Oh My Deer via West Elm
3. Letter Balloon Sticks from Shop Sweet Lulu
4. Tissue Paper Poms from Urban Outfitters
5. Printable Mother’s Day Art Prints from Lovely Indeed
6. Glitter Bows from Leif
These beautiful illustrated invitations come to us from Jen of Shipwright & Co. – created for her own wedding earlier this spring! The invitations feature alchemy-inspired designs and handfasting elements that were also incorporated into the ceremony. So sweet!
From Jen: The entire suite was inspired by the Digby & Iona signet we chose as my husband’s wedding ring. Each piece has alchemy-inspired designs, including the clasped hands featured on the ring which we used in the save the date. Because we also included elements of handfasting in our ceremony, we felt the symbolism was especially perfect.
Our wedding was in our backyard and very small, so we also sent out announcements to friends and family that didn’t come. One of my favorite things ended up being the coasters, which we wrapped in vintage silk ribbon and gave away to the guests afterward. The beautiful flowers are by my friend Jaime of The Monkey Flower Group.
Thanks Jen!
Check out the Designer Rolodex for more talÂented wedÂding inviÂtaÂtion designÂers and the real inviÂtaÂtions gallery for more wedding invitation ideas!
Photo Credits:Â Emma K. Morris