Sneak Peek – Martha Stewart Weddings Fall Issue

The new issue of Martha Stewart Weddings is coming to newsstands in just a few days, but in the meantime I have a little sneak peek to share with you!

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The Fall issue will be devoted to all things fashion (fitting for September, no?), and when it came to stationery the editors decided to focus on wedding invitation designs inspired by the elements of fashion, including pleats, scalloped edges, tuxedo details, sheer fabrics, fanciful flourishes, and stitching.  The story includes six of my favorite designers and three amazing calligraphers – I can’t wait to see everything in print!

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By the way, have you been following the opalescent series on The Bride’s Guide?  I love this invitation suite from Sideshow Press.

{image credits: Cover by Ditte Isager and invitation photography by Johnny Miller/Martha Stewart Weddings, Fall 2010}

Wedding Field Guide Invitations

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Sigh… today has kind of gotten away from me.  It’s one of those days where dealing with issues on the back end of the blog has eclipsed my focus on the front end.  Don’t we all have days like that?  So I leave you with these lovely woodgrain wedding invitations/wedding field guide by Urban Influences and promises to come back tomorrow (with a fun sneak peek at some of the stationery in the latest issue of Martha Stewart Weddings!).  Check out the full details of these invitations over at Benign Objects.

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In the meantime, I did a little Q and A session over at The B List blog – check it out right here!  Also of note, I had the opportunity earlier today to attend the swearing-in ceremony for my former boss and mentor – he’s heading off to be an Ambassador and I couldn’t be more proud of him.  It’s so nice to see good things happen for good people; makes my heart all warm and fuzzy.

{image credits: urban influences via benign objects}

Sweet Blue Birds Bridal Shower Invitations

Eleanor from Oh Louise! sent over these invitations for an upcoming bridal shower.  The shower will be with 20 of the bride’s closest girlfriends and an outdoor garden brunch of mimosas, mojitos, and yogurt parfait along a bunch of other yummy treats.  Eleanor ended up going with her sweet flock of birds design in a fun turquoise and twine color palette:

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So cute!  Thanks Eleanor!

{image credits: oh louise!}

Rachelle + Todd’s Garden-Inspired Wedding Invitations

This is turning out to be quite an international week for wedding invitations!  Kate from Ruby & Willow sent over these gorgeous floral wedding invitations, with vintage stamps from New Zealand.  In addition to the lovely floral design, I’m loving the invitation colors of warm brown and peachy hues like apricot and shell…

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Kate tells me that the invitation design was inspired by the bride’s parents garden, where the wedding reception will take place.  Rachelle, the bride, wanted a mis-matched and vintage-inspired design, but definitely nothing overly formal or serious.  The color palette was inspired by the bridesmaids’ chocolate brown dresses with peach details.

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Just gorgeous!  Thanks so much Kate!

{image credits: ruby & willow}

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Wedding Invitations – Mitchell + Dent

I’ve been a huge fan of Aussie stationers Mitchell & Dent since discovering their gorgeous paperwares earlier this spring.  For the past few months, Mitchell & Dent have been working on a new wedding invitation line, and I’m thrilled to let you all know that it’s finally here!  The collection features twelve stunning designs available in both letterpress and digital printing options, from a modern take on the ampersand to a pattern inspired by Liberty of London floral patterns and everything in between.  Prepare yourselves for some serious pretty!

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{paper heart}

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{ampersand}

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{wooden it be lovely}

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{vintage floral}

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{confetti}

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{milk bar}

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{love stitch}

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{mayfair}

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{luella}

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{woodland crest}

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{honeycomb}

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{cameo}

See what I mean?  Gorgeousness, all the way.  You can read more about each collection right here – and you can also order sample packs right here!

{image credits: angela higgins for mitchell & dent}