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ModernGreetings — Wed, 30 May 2012 17:33:02 +0000

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Urban, Spanish-Inspired Wedding at Sodo Park, Seattle - Karen and Jorge

Wed, 30 May 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Blending two cultures seamlessly, Karen and Jorge fused their very different backgrounds into a beautifully cohesive ceremony. Creative decor details, fun cultural traditions, and a fantastic toast full of love and support made this wedding unforgettable!

The Couple: Karen and Jorge

The Wedding: 3.24.12 - Sodo Park - Seattle, WA

What were the top three priorities for you in planning your wedding? Food, drinks and atmosphere. We focused a lot on the food. Jorge is from Spain and we love the simplicity of Spanish food. Our caterer, Herban Feast, even used one of Jorge’s recipes for one of the appetizers and found an Iberico ham. It was a hit at our wedding, particularly when the Spanish family had to show the meat cutter how to cut the ham correctly! As for drinks, there was no way we could have a wedding without unlimited beverage options! Also, we wanted our wedding to give our families the opportunity to connect and talk. I have friends from all over and many of them had not met each other. Even our families come from different parts of the world, so giving them the chance to interact was very important to us. We had a buffet to make the serving simple, and to cut down on the "sit down" structure and focus on interacting with other people.

What wedding traditions or cultural traditions did you incorporated into your wedding and what did they mean to you? We did one that was a bit different. In Spain, weddings are all about money. Usually when people get married they are younger and need money. They cut the groom’s tie and the bride’s garter belt into pieces and sell them. Money is collected in an empty wine bottle. Since the neck is so narrow, you can only put in dollar bills. We got $100 for a triangle section of his tie!

What was your biggest wedding planning success? Our wedding invitations and cake topper. I loved the process! I didn’t want a typical wedding invitation and thought of a comic strip book theme. We had about four pages that contained cartoons, which were drawn by Jorge, of the story of how we met to the point where we got engaged. We both made our cake topper, and it matched the cartoon theme. I'm not artistic but this was the first time I felt creative!

One of the couple's favorite moments of the day was the sweet toast that Jorge's brother, Fernando, put together for them. He involved all of the guests in the surprise, and shared the details with us. From Fernando - Jorge asked me to make a toast and I wanted to do something special for them. I decided to show photos that I got from their families as I was giving my speech, and prepared a video showing congratulations messages from their family and friends. This took more more than 2 months and 250 emails back and forth, contacting family and friends in Spain, Thailand and the US! I also wanted to create an atmosphere of love around them, involving everybody. After the video, I had the wedding party stand in front and lip sync "All You Need is Love" from the The Beatles, while the rest of the guests waved red hearts that we had secretly distributed a few minutes before the wedding. Every table received a pack of hearts with the instruction to waving them at the chorus of the song that would be played later. They even didn’t know what was to happen! Then, as a finish, we opened six streamers of hearts and surrounded the couple with them. They were absolutely surrounded by love from all angles! I think they enjoyed it as much as I enjoyed preparing it.

The Wedding Team:

The Photographer: Benj Haisch
Event Planner: Alison Lum
Ceremony/Reception Venue: Sodo Park
Catering: Herban Feast
Florist: Flora Noelle
Wedding Cake: Karen Kros - Ba-Bar
Wedding Dress: Alice + Olivia
Bridesmaids' Apparel and Accessories: Banana Republic
Men's Apparel and Accessories: Groom - Mario's, Groomsmen - Tuxedo Club
Hair and Make-up: Ann Nguyen - Le Salon Rouge
DJ: Chris Lum
Favors: Handwoven satchels filled with candy from Thailand
Wedding Rings: Groom - Turgeon Raine, Bride - Cathy Waterman

Thank you so much Karen and Jorge! What great memories and moments!

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How to Make Creative and Modern Wedding Invitations.mp4

FrameToKnow — Wed, 30 May 2012 02:36:23 +0000

	How to Make Creative and Modern Wedding Invitations.mp4 uniqueweddinginvitationwording.com - Choosing creative wedding invitation wording, you will need a lot of things to support you to do it. The main thing is the creativity and skill. Without these two things your efforts to make creative wedding invitation wording will find many obstacles. In addition you also need a reference about something unique or funny that you can insert into your wedding invitations. You can make a wedding invitation that is totally different from other invitations so that you can give a lasting impression on your wedding. Here are some ideas you can apply to make creative and modern wedding invitation. • Make a unique style of your wedding invitation using DVDs. You can make a slide containing your photos and your spouse. Don't forget to include your invitation wording along with your photos and music. Windows Movie Maker can be your easy program to make this project. • Create your own wedding website, such as www.EWedding.com. This website will facilitate you to make your free website. Otherwise, you can pay some money to save your website to a CD. You can include all information and pictures about your wedding details. • Use bold and bright color to make your invitation appealing to the eyes. Let pictures speak louder than your words. • Make a different shape for your invitation. You can make it oval instead of square or rectangle.	From: FrameToKnow Views: 0 0 ratings
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Chic Woodland Wedding at Lake Tahoe - Christina and Karl

Tue, 29 May 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Although Memorial Day weekend just kicked off the summer fun, I couldn't resist sharing this fabulously stylish and creative winter wedding from near Lake Tahoe, since many of you out there are probably planning winter weddings as we speak! Groom Karl imagined a campfire-style wedding in the middle of the forest, while Christina envisioned something a bit more polished, so they looked to wedding planner Scott Corridan to create a chic event that suited both of their personalities. I fell head over heels in love with the hot cocoa, roasted chestnuts winter wedding fashion and modern woodland decor in these wedding photos by Viera Photographics!

The Couple: Christina and Karl

The Wedding: 1.29.11 - Northstar - Lake Tahoe, CA

What three adjectives best describe your wedding day? It was a snowy woodland adventure!

Was there a decor theme that ran through your wedding? What was the inspiration for that particular idea and how did it reflect you as a couple? The theme sprang from Karl’s idea of making our wedding feel like a hunting lodge in the forest. I was hoping for something a bit more polished and elegant. Ultimately, we both wanted a small winter wedding, where we could fit everyone in a small room together at just a few tables. Scott managed to bring these ideas together brilliantly. It felt like a chic woodland event.

What were some of the different ways you used decor elements to create the beautiful, cohesive event you were envisioning? For the ceremony, we relied on the natural setting of a snowy aspen grove with a creek running behind it on the Northstar golf course. For the reception, having a lot of flowers at a winter wedding did not make sense. So, Scott focused on bringing the reception alive with linens, tablescapes and candles. The linens were an assortment of bold black and white graphic prints. The tables were topped with lots of candles and interesting objects like, sculptures, antlers, etc. We had faux busts of animals suspended from the ceiling and twinkly lights everywhere.

Where did you choose to hold your wedding, and how did the location influence your decor decisions? We made the crazy decision to have our wedding outside ... in the middle of winter ... in Tahoe. Given that, we had to figure out a way to make things both cozy and elegant. As people arrived to the ceremony, they were greeted with hot cocoa, coffee, Baileys and roasted chestnuts. To keep the feel of the location natural, we interspersed chairs with wooden stumps for people to sit on and had others stand. Thus, when I walked down the aisle, it felt like I had just happened upon a magical gathering in a snowy aspen stand. It was beautiful.

Looking back, do you have a favorite project or successful decor idea from your wedding? Tell us what you loved about it! I outsourced the projects and decor. I was far from a DIY bride! So, I was stunned to see how beautifully all our zany ideas came together. The ceremony site itself, on a snowy slope with a creek running behind it and surrounded by aspens was stunning. I will never forget turning around after our “log-sawing” moment (a German tradition in which the newly-married couple saws through a log together to show how well they will work through problems in life together) and seeing almost everyone we love gathered around us in that beautiful spot.

The Wedding Team:

Photographer: Viera Photographics
Event Planner: Scott Corridan
Ceremony Venue: Northstar Golf Course
Reception Venue: Baxter's Bistro at Northstar
Officiant: Vik Barad
Invitation Designer: Edition One Books
Catering: Baxter's Bistro
Florist: Scott Corridan
Wedding Cake: Baxter's Bistro
Wedding Dress: Priscilla of Boston
Bridal Accessories: Shrimpton Couture
Bridesmaids' Apparel and Acessories: H&M
Groom and Groomsmen Apparel and Accessories: H&M
Hair and Make-up: Hair - Laura Seegmiller, Make-up - Kiss & Makeup
Live Music: Lake Tahoe Entertainment
Transportation: Northstar
Favors: Truffles
Rings: Chabo's Jewelry

Christina and Karl, we absolutely love your chic and cozy wedding celebration!

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It's Summertime! Happy Memorial Day!

Mon, 28 May 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Happy Memorial Day dear Junebug readers! Here's to a long weekend filled with fun!

We'll see you back here tomorrow with a wedding you're sure to adore!

summer wedding ceremony photo by Cunningham Photo Artists

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Wedding Invitations Printed Quickly

CJKard — Sun, 27 May 2012 01:33:54 +0000

	Wedding Invitations Printed Quickly These are a few examples of wedding, shower and rehearsal dinner invitations that we can print quickly, right here at CJ Kard. For pricing and turn around time questions please call (719) 634-3339 or email invitations@cjkard.com Thank you for watching!	From: CJKard Views: 2 0 ratings
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DIY Wedding Invitations: DIY Wedding Series pt. 1

AmandaEatsBugs — Sat, 26 May 2012 20:36:05 +0000

	DIY Wedding Invitations: DIY Wedding Series pt. 1 Not everyone is going to be able to find these exact items but i still strongly recommend checking out thrift stores. You can find some amazing deals :) The invitation set from the Goodwill I found is from Gartner Studios and is the Blue Scallop set. I scanned the barcode with my phone and apparently it's from Target and sold for $39.99.	From: AmandaEatsBugs Views: 39 0 ratings
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Sophisticated Wedding at The Flagler Museum - Palm Beach, Florida - Christin and Joe

Fri, 25 May 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Christin and Joe celebrated their marriage with a sophisticated, white-on-white wedding at the elegant Flagler Museum in Palm Beach Florida. The stunning venue, gorgeous fashion, thoughtful details, and of course all of the happiness, were captured by bee photographie.

The Goals: from Christin - First and foremost, we wanted God to be present as we became man and wife. It was also important to us that our ceremony was very personal. We wanted our family involved. My brothers preformed a song, Joe's aunt did a reading, and my Dad did a prayer of blessing. It was so special having all of our siblings in our wedding party too! After that, we wanted to be surrounded by the people we love as we exchanged our wedding vows and celebrated.

The Design: I wanted a very classic, sophisticated, almost "Great Gatsby" feel. Being in Palm Beach, we also wanted to incorporate a bit of an ocean or beachy feel which was done by using coral and lanterns on the tablescapes. Our color palette was very neutral. I have a hard time committing to color, and you can't go wrong with white for a wedding! I wanted white on white on white! All of the flowers were white, and my bridesmaids were in a champagne colored dress.

For the details, we brought in personal touches. I custom designed our invitations, which were very simple but classic and timeless. The paper, letterpress and fonts were all very important in creating our perfect invitation. The final touch was the custom stamp with a picture of our engagement spot! For our wedding favors we did a beautiful box of large matches with a shell on the front. On the binding is said "Christin & Joseph- The Perfect Match"!

Our cake was was a four-tiered buttercream-frosted vanilla cake, adorned with fresh peonies, and it looked amazing on the lucite cake stand! But I really loved our appetizers and desserts! MINI everything!...mini tomato soup and grilled cheese, fish and chips, sliders, hotdogs, chicken gyros. For dessert we had mini cupcakes, ice cream cones, milk and cookies, and milkshakes. They were so cute and delicious!

The Look: The formality of our venue definitely was a factor in choosing my wedding dress. It was soft and feminine, slightly sexy, and had just the right amount of detail. Monique Lhuillier really has a way of designing dresses to make women feel and look their absolute best. For my shoes, jewelry and accessories, I wanted to incorporate my personal style with some vintage pieces, dramatic earrings for the reception, and sexy nude heels.

My bridesmaids looked amazing in neutral nude/champagne convertible gowns. They each wore it in a way that flattered them most, and they looked unique, yet cohesive. The guys looked so dapper in their tuxedos. You can't go wrong with a classic bow tie and tux!

The Moments: There were so many special moments! Walking down the aisle towards my soon to be husband. Exchanging our vows...there is something about reciting vows that have been around for years and years, words that our great great grandparents said. They are packed with so much meaning. It's incredibly romantic!

At the reception, we played some Greek music and all the guest formed a circle and danced like crazy around the room. My dad, brother and Joe got in the middle of the circle, flailing their arms, kicking, and throwing napkins! It was hilarious! And when we made our grand exit it was amazing to see all our friends and family giving us a farewell with such love and enthusiasm as we got into our vintage Rolls-Royce!

The Pros: Please visit Christin and Joe's page in our Real Wedding Library for more details on the talented professionals that helped create their wedding day!

Thank you so much for sharing your elegant wedding day with us, Christin and Joe! We wish you all the very best in your new life together!

To plan your own wedding in Seattle or Southern California, check out our Local Wedding Resources Hotlists. To find a dream wedding photographer and planner for your wedding anywhere in the world, don't miss our World's Best Wedding Photographers Hotlist and World's Best Wedding Planners and Designers Hotlist!

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The Knot at the National Stationery Show 2012

TheKnotTV — Thu, 24 May 2012 20:38:56 +0000

	The Knot at the National Stationery Show 2012 Our stationery editor checks out what's new in the world of wedding invitations at Smock Paper's booth Plan your wedding at www.theknot.com with inspiring images from real weddings, 13000-plus local vendors, personalized planning tools, modern advice and a 24 community!	From: TheKnotTV Views: 94 2 ratings
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Fun and Colorful Eco-Friendly Wedding Decor from Bella Signature Design

Thu, 24 May 2012 20:00:00 +0000

Today's styled inspiration shoot is a fun mix of color, creative re-purposing, and unique ideas. Put together by Junebug member Bella Signature Design and captured by Clane Gessel's artistic eye, it is just the sort of inspiration we love at Junebug!

From Bella Signature Design: Our shoot was a combination of two lovely gents (Chris and Glen, who are a real couple and planning their upcoming wedding!) playing with us in a fun, eco-friendly wedding design. We used lots of recycled materials; our goal was to use what we had around. The ceremony backdrop was made out of Home Depot masking tape, recycled ribbon from past events and painted receipt tape. We used the same materials on the aisle chairs, where we let the tape spool out behind the chairs. The runner was hand painted by one of our staff on a natural-colored canvas that we already had. The fabric pomanders were made with fabric from left over projects, chuppah coverings, and ceremony backdrops. Our staff created a ton of pomanders out of them! For the table, we used the same materials plus a few roses and ranunculus to add that soft touch. Chris and Glen were magical to shoot - totally in love and oh-so-photogenic!

Thank you to all of the talented professionals that created this beautiful, eco-friendly wedding inspiration!

Photos: Clane Gessel
Styling & Decor/Floral: Bella Signature Design
Venue: Sodo Park
Custom Aisle Runner: Bella Signature Design
Stir Sticks, Sparkly "Groom" Signs, Table numbers: Covet and Swoon

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Rustic Chic Farm Wedding at Florida's Estancia Culinaria - Kelsey and Anthony

Thu, 24 May 2012 13:00:00 +0000

The beautiful details at this rustic chic farm wedding just go on and on! Couple Kelsey and Anthony planned a wedding that was perfectly them, and the images from Captured Photography by Jenny document every incredible design detail and emotional moment of the day. I'm swooning over here!

The Couple: Kelsey and Anthony

The Wedding: 4.7.12 - Estancia Culinaria - Homestead, FL

What three adjectives best describe your wedding? Fun, quirky and special

What was your wedding color palette? Brown, green and cream

What inspired your personal wedding style, and how did you incorporate your style and personalities into your big day? Our wedding style was inspired by our relationship, personalities and interests, along with the venue itself. The wedding was held at my farm, which really catered to interesting and fun decor. More importantly, it holds a lot of importance in our hearts and it’s where we always dreamt of getting married. We incorporated our personalities into our big day in pretty much every aspect of the wedding. Our dog, Luna, walked our rings down the aisle and the bridal party was made up of 22 people who meant the most to us. Also, I changed into Toms, and Anthony changed into converse after the ceremony! We wanted the wedding to have a laid-back, rustic feel to it.

Looking back, what are the moments, decisions or memories that you love the most about your wedding? It’s hard to narrow it down and pick just a few! Our wedding felt like a fairytale to us. After a four and a half year engagement, walking down the aisle to meet the love of my life at the end felt so surreal and wonderful. It’s a moment I’ll always remember vividly. We waited a long time for that day and I can honestly say that it was just perfect. Also, I think one of our favorite moments had to have been our first dance. We danced to, “In My Life” by the Beatles and felt like we were the only ones in the tent. It was a really special moment and we’ll remember it forever.

Choosing to go with our big bridal party was a great choice. We were hesitant at first because we had so many people we wanted up there with us, but were worried what guests might think about the huge bridal party. We finally decided that it was our big day and if we wanted to include all of our friends, we should! Looking back, we wouldn’t have changed a thing. It felt great to have all our friends and family up there with us and we like that it was unique and different. Plus, we never once heard that we had too many people up there!

What piece of advice would you give to a bride planning her wedding today? Don’t spend so much time stressing about planning that you forget to enjoy the planning process! It can be really stressful trying to plan everything to make sure it all turns out perfectly. But, take time to enjoy it all and have fun with it. Don’t be afraid to incorporate quirky details that may seem to be non-traditional. Don’t be worried about what guests will think or say. Everyone going is there to support you and will walk away thinking everything was perfect. Enjoy the wedding itself! It flies by! Taste the food, take time to sit down for cake, have a drink, and dance! Your wedding day only comes around once in your life - make it special!

The Wedding Team:

The Photographer: Captured Photography by Jenny
Ceremony & Reception Venue: Estancia Culinaria
Catering: Mena Catering
Florist: Vivian's Petals
Wedding Cake: Elegant Temptations
Wedding Dress: Watters Brides
Bridesmaids' Apparel & Accessories: Apparel - Dessy
Hair & Make-up: Make-up - Christie Lopez, Hair - Celeste Munyon
Live Music: Junior's Entertainent Group

What a wedding! Kelsey and Anthony, thank you so much for sharing your rustic, charming wedding with us!

Readers, to see more stunning wedding photography, check out our Photobug blog!

Sparrow Nest Script

Weddings Unveiled Magazine — Thu, 24 May 2012 10:00:00 +0000

Emily Poe-Crawford of Sparrow Nest Script must have the most beautiful “To Do” lists ever. Her exquisite lettering is so inspiring that it makes every word lovely and we couldn’t wait to introduce you to her collection of hand-lettered and printed paper goods.

Emily earned a Master’s degree in English, but realized that she didn’t want to actually teach. Instead, she went a different route. “I’ve always been a creative person with impeccable handwriting and a slight obsession with all things paper," she says, "so teaching myself calligraphy just seemed like a logical next step.”

She began Sparrow Nest Script, offering greeting cards, notecard sets and bookmarks, but quickly received requests for custom designs such as logos, place cards and save-the-dates. This led to invitation addressing services and even hand-lettered keepsake vows for weddings. “I especially loved designing the save-the-dates, invitations and signage for my own DIY wedding this past September,” says Emily.

Sparrow Nest Script designs are so sought-after that she's received requests from boutiques wanting to carry her pieces. We've included images of some of our favorite pieces below, but be sure to visit the Sparrow Nest Script Etsy shop to see more!

Images courtesy of Sparrow Nest Script.

Inspiration ~ A Sunlit Field

Weddings Unveiled Magazine — Wed, 23 May 2012 14:00:00 +0000

We can't get enough of the warm, sunlit images from this beautiful styled photo shoot sent to us by the talented Sarah C. Photography. It was photographed on location at the Ijams Nature Center in Knoxville, TN, a 275 acre wildlife reserve now available as a wedding venue. The inspired creative team included Leah Teague of Flourish Floral Design Studio, Sassy Cakes of Knoxville, Wedding Wonderland, Ruffles and Rouge, Weathered and Worn and Bombshells Salon.
Designed in a palette of amber, soft coppery-pink and marigold, mingled with natural and organic textures, we love the repurposed vintage elements and the stunning field and barn setting. Don't miss the brilliant amber glass bottles, pretty vintage china, romantic florals and lovely cake. We especially like the wooden box of cuddly blankets, perfect for a cool evening. Enjoy!

Credits:
Photography: Sarah C. Photography. Styling and Floral Design: Flourish Floral Design Studio. Cake: Sassy Cakes of Knoxville. Dress: Wedding Wonderland. Jewelry: Weathered and Worn. Makeup: Ruffles and Rouge. Hair: Bombshells Salon. Location: Ijams Nature Center in Knoxville, TN. Graphic Designer: Jennie Kodak.

Design Studio Bartlett IL Design With Chon

DesignStudioBartlett — Tue, 22 May 2012 23:15:34 +0000

	Design Studio Bartlett IL Design With Chon Design Studio Bartlett IL Design With Chon (630) 229-7377 DWC is a boutique design studio specializing in an array of creative, high-end design services from graphic design, bespoke invitations, event design and interiors. Graphic Design/Visual Communications -- Logo + Brand Identity Development, Business Card, Corporate Stationery, Poster, Brochures, Ads, Flyers, Package Design, Digital Media, Web Design, etc Wedding/Event Design -- Bespoke Invitations, Event Day Paper Goods, Creative Design Consultant + Coordinator, Personal Shopper/Researcher, Source Vendors (printer, photographer, etc) Interior Design (residential + boutique retail) -- Design Consultant + Stylist, Personal Shopper/Researcher, Customized Art/Poster Design Studio Bartlett IL Design With Chon (630) 229-7377 www.designwithchon.com	From: DesignStudioBartlett Views: 0 0 ratings
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Sweet Bay Prints Santa Rosa Beach, FL

LocalEdge2 — Tue, 22 May 2012 19:57:35 +0000

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Wedding Invitations and Fantasy Wedding Inspiration Board from Occasions In Print

Occasionsinprint — Fri, 18 May 2012 21:45:41 +0000

	Wedding Invitations and Fantasy Wedding Inspiration Board from Occasions In Print Fantasy Weddings are full of whimsical details that bring out the childhood daydreams in all of us. Occasions In Print has created this Fantasy Inspriation Board to create the perfect space to inspire you in your wedding planning. Visit Occasions In Print at www.occasionsinprint.com for your fantasy Wedding Invitations and Wedding Accessories.	From: Occasionsinprint Views: 10 0 ratings
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Weddings Nikki Design

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	Weddings Nikki Design Nikki Design specialises in making handmade wedding invitations, offering stylish handcrafted invitations colour matched to your theme and personalised with your guest?s names. Each wedding invitation is made to the highest quality using textured card and finished with touches of gems, pearls and satin ribbon.¶¶Our luxury range of weddi..., 107 Stoughton Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 1LH, www.yell.com	From: yell Views: 0 0 ratings
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Formal Wedding Invitations - Sharon's Wedding Invitations

ajalonprinting — Thu, 17 May 2012 23:43:48 +0000

	Formal Wedding Invitations - Sharon's Wedding Invitations Hot off the press, here at invitationsbyajalon.com we just finished printing Sharon's letterpress invitations. We hope you and your guests love them! Check out the Leslie design, seen in the video, here invitationsbyajalon.com If you have any questions, or would just like to say hello, please leave us a comment or send us an email at ajalon(at)ajalon.com Twitter @ajalonprinting or Facebook www.facebook.com Thanks for watching!	From: ajalonprinting Views: 12 0 ratings
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Modern Trousseau Charleston ~ Spring Trunk Show

Weddings Unveiled Magazine — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:00 +0000

Don't miss the spectacular Spring Trunk Show at Modern Trousseau in Charleston, SC May 17th through May 19th!! You'll save on the entire collection of lace gowns and bridal accessories and preview styles fresh from the fashion runway.
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Real Wedding ~ Marisa and Neal

Weddings Unveiled Magazine — Wed, 09 May 2012 10:00:00 +0000

We're so excited to share Marisa and Neal's lovely Atlanta, GA wedding at the exquisite Cator Woolford Gardens, sent to us by talented photographer Laura Leslie. Designed in a soft, beautiful palette of Pacific blue, Champagne, ivory, peach and sage, there are so many inspired details and sweet Southern elements that we love.

"I wanted something subtle and organic that would enhance the wild, romantic garden setting," says Marisa. Chandeliers were hung with cascades of honeysuckle, hydragea and roses, while centerpieces featured fresh cut flowers in a mixture of glass bottles, antique blue Ball jars and ceramic and pewter pitchers. Lanterns and pillar candles added a warm glow and dinner featured a selection of Southern fare, including fried green tomatoes and BBQ. Marisa and Neal included many of their friends' first dance songs in the evening's music and danced their own first dance to Swept Away by the Avett Brothers, who hail from the Carolinas. Enjoy!

Credits:
Photography: Laura Leslie Photography. Venue: Cator Woolford Gardens. Florals: k & co design. Wedding Cake: Celso's Cakes. Catering: Endive. Invitations: Paper Orchid. Ceremony and Reception paper goods: DIY. Hair and makeup: The Moore Agency. Veil and shoes: purchased at Bride Beautiful. Bridesmaid dresses: Amsale, purchased at Bridals by Lori. Groom and groomsmen accessories: Black Tie by Lori. Groom and groomsmen attire: Joseph Abboud, from Black Tie by Lori.

Heidi Elnora Spring 2013

Weddings Unveiled Magazine — Mon, 07 May 2012 14:00:00 +0000

Heidi Elnora Spring 2013

Images courtesy of Heidi Elnora.

Lela Rose Wedding Spring 2013

Weddings Unveiled Magazine — Mon, 07 May 2012 10:00:00 +0000

Lela Rose Wedding Spring 2013

Images courtesy of David Nichols.

Marchesa Spring 2013 Bridal Collection

Weddings Unveiled Magazine — Thu, 03 May 2012 14:00:00 +0000

Marchesa Bridal Spring 2013.

Images by John Seabrooke, courtesy of Marchesa.

Potter and Butler

Weddings Unveiled Magazine — Thu, 03 May 2012 10:00:00 +0000

We can't get enough of the bright, happy handmade goods at Potter and Butler! From a variety of cake toppers, garlands, banners and wreaths to gift wrap poms, fringe garland and place cards, you'll find a selection of pretty details perfect for any celebration.

Emily and Carrie are the creative duo behind Potter and Butler, named in tribute to their great-grandmothers. Though they never knew each other, Etta Potter and Mirium Butler, “shared an insanely similar set of inspiring characteristics. Potter and Butler were independent, strong, free thinking, hard working, artsy, talented, bird-lovin’, caring about the greater good, resourceful, and stylish (in their own right ) ladies – who could make anything, and more often than not – did make everything – by hand,” say Emily and Carrie.

“Potter and Butler is a little bit of us. It’s a little bit of them. It’s a little bit of now. And a little bit of then. And it is our intention for the raw delight of handmade goodness, that was so alive and well in the lives of Ms. Potter and Ms.Butler, to be part of your life - and all the merry celebrations that adorn it.”

Emily and Carrie combine their creative talents to make a collection of inspired, handmade goods with the "delightful spirit of a merry celebration." We've included a selection of our favorites below, but visit the Potter and Butler Etsy Store to see more.

Images courtesy of Potter and Butler.

Engagement Session ~ Amanda and Chris

Weddings Unveiled Magazine — Wed, 02 May 2012 14:00:00 +0000

We couldn't wait to share these images of Amanda and Chris, photographed in Fernandina Beach, FL, by the incredibly talented Mason Fotographie. The sweet details and lovely styling combine perfectly with the natural beauty of the trees and the wildflowers in the clearing. Amanda's pretty dress is the ideal blush hue, pairing beautifully with her accessories and the selection of vintage props. We have so many favorites, but we really love the images with the faded quilt. To see more of Amanda and Chris' engagement session, visit the Mason Fotographie blog. Enjoy!

Vera Wang Spring 2013

Weddings Unveiled Magazine — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:00:00 +0000

Vera Wang Spring 2013

Images courtesy of Vera Wang.

Diamonds Direct Crabtree ~ Bridal Designer Extravaganza

Weddings Unveiled Magazine — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:00:00 +0000

Don't miss the Diamonds Direct fourth annual Bridal Designer Extravaganza at their Raleigh, NC location Friday, May 4th through Sunday, May 6th. Over a dozen top designers will showcase their jewelry collections with exclusive 20% savings. The event will feature wedding bands, engagement ring mountings, diamond jewelry, gemstones, pearls and much more! Enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres by Fleming's Steakhouse on Friday evening from 6pm until 8pm.

Diamonds Direct Crabtree Bridal Designer Extravaganza
4401 Glenwood Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27612
919.571.2881
www.Diamonds-Direct.com

J.Major's ~ Claire Pettibone Trunk Show

Weddings Unveiled Magazine — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:00:00 +0000

Don't miss the Claire Pettibone trunk show at J.Major's in Charlotte, NC May 4th and 5th. It's an amazing opportunity to see these gorgeous dresses! For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit the J.Major's website or call 704.372.0082.

J. Major's
Claire Pettibone Trunk Show
May 4th-5th, 2012
2400 Park Rd. Suite G
Charlotte, NC 28203
704.372.0082

Summer 2012 Issue Details and Deadlines

Weddings Unveiled Magazine — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:00:00 +0000

The spectacular Spring 2012 issue of Weddings Unveiled® features page after amazing page of inspired wedding style!! Visit the Weddings Unveiled® Magazine website to see more of the Spring 2012 issue, to order a subscription or to purchase your copy. Weddings Unveiled® is also available for purchase at a newsstand near you or by subscription via amazon.com.

We're already looking ahead towards the Summer 2012 issue and with that in mind, we've listed important dates and deadlines below for your convenience, including our real wedding submission deadline. We're looking for inspired real weddings from across the South and destinations. For more information regarding real wedding submissions, please click here. Issue closing dates are also listed in our Media Kit, which can be downloaded directly from the Weddings Unveiled® website.

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SUMMER 2012 ISSUE DETAILS AND DEADLINES

The ADVERTISING deadline and closing date for the Summer 2012 issue is:
Friday, May 11th, 2012 at 5pm.

For more information regarding advertising, please email advertising@weddingsunveiledmagazine.com.

The REAL WEDDING submission deadline for the Summer 2012 issue is:
Monday, April 30th, 2012 at 5pm.

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Diamonds Direct Birmingham ~ Bridal Designer Extravaganza

Weddings Unveiled Magazine — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:00:00 +0000

Don't miss the Diamonds Direct fourth annual Bridal Designer Extravaganza at their Birmingham, AL location Friday, April 27th through Sunday, April 29th. Over a dozen top designers will showcase their jewelry collections with exclusive 20% savings. The event will feature wedding bands, engagement ring mountings, diamond jewelry, gemstones, pearls and much more! Enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres on Friday evening from 6pm until 8pm.

Diamonds Direct Birmingham
Bridal Designer Extravaganza
2800 Cahaba Village Plaza
Birmingham, AL
205.201.7400
www.Diamonds-Direct.com

Spark Impress

Weddings Unveiled Magazine — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 11:00:00 +0000

We love the amazing designs by Spark Letterpress and we can't get enough of Spark Impress, their newest line of luxury letterpress paper goods. Spark Impress is the blueprint of what's next for the design studio at Spark. Many of the designs incorporate not only letterpress printing, but also foil stamping, diecutting and intricate finishing methods, all done in-house. The Spark Impress designs can be ordered as-is, with minor modifications or they can be looked at simply as an inspiring starting point. Spark will work with you to create spectacular paper goods that fit your personal style.

We have so many favorites from the Spark Impress collection and we've included a selection of images below. We especially love the Daphne collection! Visit the Spark Letterpress website for more information and to see the entire beautiful Spark Impress line!

Images courtesy of Spark Letterpress.

Modern Trousseau Charleston ~ Cupcakes & Couture

Weddings Unveiled Magazine — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 10:00:00 +0000

Modern Trousseau in Charleston, SC is toasting their brand new collection of Before Long party dresses! Visit the lovely Modern Trousseau showroom in downtown Charleston on Friday and Saturday, April 20th and 21st. You'll enjoy mimosas, cupcakes and sweet savings of 15% off Modern Trousseau's beautiful collection of wedding gowns and cocktail dresses.

Email charleston@moderntrousseau.com to RSVP. For more information, visit the Modern Trousseau Charleston website or call 843.722.6300.

Modern Trousseau Charleston Cupcakes & Couture
April 20th & 21st, 2012
418 King Street
Charleston, SC
843.722.6300

Diamonds Direct Southpark ~ Bridal Designer Extravaganza

Weddings Unveiled Magazine — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Don't miss the Diamonds Direct eighth annual Bridal Designer Extravaganza at their Charlotte, NC location Friday, April 20th through Sunday, April 22nd. Over a dozen top designers will showcase their jewelry collections with exclusive 20% savings. The event will feature wedding bands, engagement ring mountings, diamond jewelry, gemstones, pearls and much more! Enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres by Del Frisco's on Friday evening from 6pm until 8pm.

Diamonds Direct Southpark
Bridal Designer Extravaganza
4521 Sharon Road
Charlotte, NC 28211
704.532.9041
www.Diamonds-Direct.com

Win Half-Price Tickets to the NC Inspire Smart Success Experience!!

Weddings Unveiled Magazine — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:00:00 +0000

We have two half-price tickets to give away to the amazing NC Inspire Smart Success Experience April 23rd - 24th! To win the half-price tickets, leave a comment on this post about what inspires you. We'll select two winners randomly from all the comments and announce the winners next Wednesday, Aprl 18th at noon. Good luck!

Read on for more information about the NC Inspire Smart Success Experience. We hope to see you there!

Mark your calendars for APRIL 23-24th and be a part of the Inspire Smart Success Experience that has the wedding industry world talking! Learn how to build your brand and grow your business to success with tricks of the trade, smart business advice and actionable tools designed just for you – the wedding industry entrepreneur. Not only will you learn from established and respected wedding industry insiders, but you’ll do it in a fun environment! Forget the boring snooze-fest seminar – with ISS you get an amped up Welcome Party to mingle and make new friends followed by a day of relaxed and educational seminars where you get to be a part of the conversation.

So, what will you take away from this amazing Experience?

How to get PUBLISHED in Print and Online
How to GET ON TV and what it will do for your Brand
What you need to know for BRANDING and REBRANDING your business
ENTREPRENEURSHIP – Strategies and advice for managing your business
Amazing new FRIENDS and business-building RELATIONSHIPS

Register online for this fantastic event and follow all the speakers and event action on twitter! Use #ISSENC and #ISSE to check in on event happenings and follow speakers @StacieFrancombe @InSmartSuccess @PrestonRBailey @jayqualls and @wueditor on twitter for live updates.

Preston Bailey has been lauded as one of the world's premiere event designers and tastemakers. With 30-plus years of experience under the auspices of his namesake company Preston Bailey Designs, he is best known for his ability to completely transform raw, ordinary spaces, into opulent, theatrical environments, translating his clients’ fantasies into awe-inspiring reality. His one-of-kind events have attracted such clients as: Donald Trump, Oprah Winfrey, Uma Thurman, Joan Rivers, Donna Karan, Liza Minnelli, Matt Lauer, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Ivanka Trump and others. Also an author, he has written four bestselling books entitled Design for Entertaining, Fantasy Weddings, Inspirations and his newest book, Celebrations was released by Rizzoli in October '09. Headquartered in New York City, Preston Bailey Designs maintains international offices in Indonesia and the Middle East.

Stacie Francombe is the founder of Inspire Smart Success, a three-tiered approach to helping wedding industry businesses grow and succeed utilizing the ISS Magazine, ISS Experience and ISS Mentoring. Stacie is committed to changing how the wedding industry learns and networks, both one-on-one through her mentoring program, as a group with fun, educational seminars and networking events, and individually, providing wedding industry professionals with a magazine they can learn from at their leisure. Stacie loves nothing more than being able to use her talents and knowledge to help the wedding industry grow and thrive and to see wedding vendors find success through using smart business practices. Stacie will share her marketing savvy and experience growing companies across print, broadcast and online platforms, leading the panels and hosting the entire ISS Experience!

Jay Qualls fell in love with cake decorating upon decorating his very first cake on April 25th, 1992 for his daughter’s first birthday party. Based in Nashville, Jay has designed wedding cakes and special occasion cakes for several country music celebrity artists including Martina McBride, Jo Dee Messina, Sara Evans, Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton. Jay also had the distinct honor of being featured in Martha Stewart Weddings 15th Anniversary winter issue, being one of the less than 10 designers who have been invited to collaborate with Martha Stewart Weddings in the history of the magazine. Jay was also a top competitor on the TLC smash hit reality-show Next Great Baker, coming in 4th in the cake decorating/baking competition hosted by Cake Boss’s Buddy Valastro. Jay also recently received the honor of being featured on the cover of Southern Living Weddings magazine.

Brooke Thomas is the Editor of Weddings Unveiled Magazine, a photographer and Southern wedding expert. With her experience in the print and online world and own success story as an entrepreneur, Brooke will provide a wealth of industry knowledge and tips for getting published, building a successful brand and so much more.

Dates:
April 23rd:
ISS Experience Welcome Party 7:00pm-10:00pm

April 24th:
ISS Experience Day 8:30am-6:00pm
Register

Location:
The Cotton Room
807 East Main Street #350
Durham, North Carolina 27701

Rose Garden Inspiration

Weddings Unveiled Magazine — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 10:00:00 +0000

Everything about this styled shoot photographed by the amazing Emme Wynn is just so very pretty! We love the lush masses of roses, the soft, vintage styling and the gorgeous dresses designed by our good friend Annette Thurmon of Chaviano Couture. Enjoy!!

Credits:
Photography and hairstyling: Emme Wynn. Vintage rentals and styling: Four Inch Fold. Makeup: Shekeita Magitt. Dresses: Chaviano Couture.

Charm City Cakes Introduces the Summer 2012 Collection

Weddings Unveiled Magazine — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:00:00 +0000

You already know Duff Goldman from Ace of Cakes on the Food Network, but we can't get enough of his amazing bakery, Charm City Cakes and its gorgeous new line of wedding cakes launched just last week.

Duff and the crew at Charm City Cakes just revealed the exquisite new Charm City Cakes Summer 2012 Collection, with a variety of styles featuring intricate details, brilliant colors and bold designs. From delicate florals to sophisticated metallics, vivid hues and modern silhouettes, Duff and Charm City Cakes are setting amazing new trends in wedding cakes.

Charm City Cakes is located in Baltimore, MD with a newly opened location in Los Angeles, CA, Charm City Cakes West.

Images courtesy of Charm City Cakes.

Spring 2012 Issue Cover Sneak Peek

Weddings Unveiled Magazine — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:00:00 +0000

We are so excited to share this sneak peek of the cover of our beautiful new Spring 2012 issue!! We hope you love it as much as we do!! Look for the Spring 2012 issue on newsstands and in the hands of stylish brides everywhere April through June!

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Styling and photography: Brooke Thomas. Photographed on location at historic Boone Hall Plantation near Charleston, SC. www.boonehallplantation.com. Hair and makeup: Samantha A. Smith. www.samanthaalexandra.com. Fashion assistants: Emily Howard, Amy Miller and Amy Black. Bouquet created by Ooh! Events. www.oohevents.com. Black stretch chiffon strapless mermaid dress with micro-pleated bodice and asymmetrical sheared flange skirt, $9,900 by Vera Wang. www.verawang.com. Deco Posts earrings, $380 by Erickson Beamon, available at BHLDN. www.BHLDN.com. 14 karat white gold split shank style engagement ring containing a center princess cut diamond weighing 5.00 carats accented by a diamond halo, available at Diamonds Direct. Price upon request. www.diamonds-direct.com.

Maddison Row ~ Monique Lhuillier Trunk Show

Weddings Unveiled Magazine — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:00:00 +0000

Maddison Row in Charleston, SC, is hosting a Monique Lhuillier Trunk Show March 30th-31st. Don't miss the chance to see this amazing collection!! For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit the Maddison Row website or call 843.720.7979.

Maddison Row
Monique Lhuillier Trunk Show
March 30th-31st, 2012
843.702.7979

J. Major's ~ Augusta Jones Trunk Show

Weddings Unveiled Magazine — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:00:00 +0000

J.Major's in Charlotte, NC is hosting an Augusta Jones trunk show March 30th-31st. Don't miss the opportunity to see these gorgeous dresses!! For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit the J.Major's website or call 704.372.0082

J. Major's
Augusta Jones Trunk Show
March 30th-31st, 2012
2400 Park Rd. Suite G
Charlotte, NC 28203
704.372.0082

White ~ Jenny Packham Trunk Show

Weddings Unveiled Magazine — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 14:00:00 +0000

Don't miss the Jenny Packham trunk show at White on Daniel Island near Charleston, SC, March 29th-31st. You'll have an opportunity to see the newest designs from this amazing designer! For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit the White website or call 843.471.2975.

White
Jenny Packham Trunk Show
March 29th-31st, 2012
259 Seven Farms Dr.
Daniel Island, SC 29492
843.471.2975

North Carolina Inspire Smart Success Experience

Weddings Unveiled Magazine — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 10:00:00 +0000

How to get PUBLISHED in Print and Online
How to GET ON TV and what it will do for your Brand
What you need to know for BRANDING and REBRANDING your business
ENTREPRENEURSHIP – Strategies and advice for managing your business
Amazing new FRIENDS and business-building RELATIONSHIPS

April 24th:
ISS Experience Day 8:30am-6:00pm
Register

Location:
The Cotton Room
807 East Main Street #350
Durham, North Carolina 27701

Make Your Own Valentine Card Workshop, Feb 9th

noreply@blogger.com (Pamela Albert) — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:09:00 +0000

So Valentine's Day is just around the corner leaving us all stumped as to what to do to make this Valentine's Day extra special for our special someone. Why not do something totally different, out-of-the-ordinary-knock-their-socks off this year and MAKE your own Valentine? Join us Thursday, February 9th for a Valentine Card Workshop from 5pm - 7:30pm. The fee is $12/person, which includes all the materials you'll need to make one card along with instruction on making an accordian or hinged opening card, as well as refreshments including some super tasty treats from Dean's Sweets! Space is limited & reservations are required so call us today to sign up! Check out some of the super-cute & romantic designs below...

The Greatest Gift - a true American classic & holiday inspiration

noreply@blogger.com (Pamela Albert) — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:27:00 +0000

Every Thanksgiving weekend, I love to get into the holiday spirit by decorating our house, putting up our Christmas tree and watching a few holiday movies. While we usually opt for a comedic classic like National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (who doesn't love Cousin Eddie?), this year we chose a true holiday inspiration – It’s a Wonderful Life. Just last week I read “The Greatest Gift”, the short story on which the movie is based and recently had the pleasure of learning the incredible story behind both the book & movie from one of our retailers, Graphic Image, which has reprinted this timeless tale for us all to share with loved ones this holiday season.

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{adapted from Graphic Image}

In 2009, Tom Glazer, the owner of Graphic Image, found among his father’s literary possessions, an author signed original of one of the first copies of The Greatest Gift – a short holiday novella written in 1943 by a little known author Philip Van Doren Stern who, after having it rejected by The Saturday Evening Post as well as many other magazines, decided to print (200) 4-page pamphlets himself & send them out to family and friends as Christmas cards that year.

In March 1944, Stern received a Western Union telegram with a serious offer to purchase the move rights to The Greatest Gift. $50,000 later, the Hollywood screenplay by Frank Capra was underway and the story that was once a Christmas card is now one of our most beloved holiday stories of all time known as It's a Wonderful Life – a twentieth century story about a man saved from despair by a mysterious stranger who gives him a precious opportunity to understand the difference that his unassuming life makes to the world and those around him, celebrating the difference that each life, no matter how simply lived, can make.

Now, almost 75 years later, this timeless inspiration to the American movie classic is available for the first time as a recreation of the 1943 edition with the original story, as it was written, along with remastered drawings of Rafaello Bussoni’s original woodcut illustrations printed in vintage two color presswork as well as a personal account of its history by the author’s daughter, Marguerite Stern Robinson, describing how this wonderful novella became one of the most popular short stories of all time.

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(100) paper cover limited editions are available for purchase at Papier Gourmet ($25 - while they last!) or leather cover versions can be special ordered and personalized with the lucky recipient’s name or initials ($55 + personalization) - as featured in Martha Stewart Living (Nov 2011). A wonderful reminder to friends and family at this most special time of year of what is truly most important. Consider my heart warmed (and hopefully yours too!) and my Christmas shopping complete. :)

- Pamela

{images courtesy of Graphic Image}

20% off Unique Personalized Wood Holiday Cards from Night Owl Paper Goods

noreply@blogger.com (Pamela Albert) — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 05:11:00 +0000

Looking for a way to really WOW your friends & family this holiday season? Try a unique holiday card printed on eco-friendly sustainably harvested wood from Night Owl Paper Goods! With a HUGE selection of designs - modern, classic, fun & folksy - there is a style for everyone (& every photo!) Hurry in this week & you'll get the added bonus of saving 20% off your personalized Night Owl Paper Goods holiday card order! But don't wait, the sale ends this Sunday, 11/20. Don't have a photo yet or not sure what sentiment you want include? No problem! Place your order now to take advantage of the savings & we'll send in your text or photo later. You can even opt to have a 2012 calendar printed for free on the backside. Have your own holiday card design? We can submit your own custom design to be printed on a wood card & still take advantage of the sale. It's truly a win-win for everyone!

(Standard turn-around time is 10 business days from proof approval. See in-store to view the full selection of card designs. Paper holiday card designs available as well if wood isn't your thing.)

Check out a small sampling of some of the fantastic designs below, in the store or our Facebook album on our Facebook page (here).

Crane's Stationery Sale - 50 for $99

noreply@blogger.com (Pamela Albert) — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 18:10:00 +0000

Now that November is upon us (and therefore the holiday shopping season!) it's time to start making your shopping list & checking it twice. And what is the perfect gift for everyone on your list - young and old, classic or modern? Why, personalized stationery, of course! In our digital and technological age, there is nothing better than receiving a handwritten note in the mail so why not outfit all your loved ones with stationery representative of their individual personalities? This year Crane's has brought back their popular 50 for $99 Holiday Stationery Sale making the gift of personalized stationery truly affordable! Now through December 24th, order 50 personalized notes or correspondence cards with lined envelopes for just $99! With 12 predesigned templates, 4 different paper stocks (select from a folded note or flat correspondence card in either pearlwhite or ecruwhite) and 7 ink colors and matching envelope liners, the possibilities are endless! Or design your own using any of Crane's lettering styles, monograms or motifs. You can even add a printed return adress on the envelope backflap for just $40! Stop in today and let one of our sales associates help you get a jumpstart on your shopping list! At a savings of over 30%, it's a sale not to be missed!

Featured :: Postcards and Pretties Blog {Rustic Burlap Inspired Shoot}

noreply@blogger.com (Pamela Albert) — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:30:00 +0000

We were recently featured on the beautiful postcards and pretties blog (yay!) in a stunning rustic, burlap inspired photo shoot that we had the pleasure of providing paper goodies for earlier this spring. Staying with the refined yet tactile design, we created an invitation that incorporated a monogram & oversized swash design element for a vintage feel combined with varying typography for a modern twist. We flat printed it onto bamboo letterpress paper that is so lovely to the touch (while still being cost-effective for the budget-conscious bride). Lastly, we wrapped the invitation in burlap & tied it with a luxurious double-faced satin ribbon to give guests a glimpse of the gorgeousness that would await them on the wedding day. The same typography & design elements were carried through on both menu cards (see below) as well as placecards. A huge thanks to Sharyn Peavey Photography and A Family Affair of Maine for including us in this amazing project! The results (as you can see in Sharyn's incredible photos below) were well worth the effort! Be sure to read the full blog post here for all the delicious details & descriptions!

{all photos by Sharyn Peavey Photography}

Change is Good

noreply@blogger.com (Pamela Albert) — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 15:22:00 +0000

Photo by Christina Wnek

Change is good. It can also be exciting, nerve-wracking, stressful and just plain old scary but sometimes it is also exactly what is meant to be (in a very good way).
Just over seven years ago, I (along with my husband, father & stepmother) took a leap of faith as I left my career as an Epidemiologist at the state health department and became a stationer (a HUGE change)! And it has been a wild rollercoaster ride ever since. Within weeks of signing a Purchase & Sale Agreement we found out we were expecting our first child. A new business, a new home & a new baby all within a year – WOW! Things happened quickly and haven’t slowed down since. With the arrival of a second bundle of joy a couple of years later, I’ve been busy commuting 1.5 hours a day, carting our two little ones to/from daycare (not to mention having each of them in the store with me as infants) all while my husband traveled regularly for his work. During this busy time, I’ve also worked very hard to build Papier Gourmet into the full-service stationery store it is today.

Well, times-they-are-a-changing! Today is an important day as I pass the torch onto Papier Gourmet’s new owner (drum roll..): Valerie Beman Kyros, Yup, that’s right – Papier Gourmet is under new ownership! Valerie worked for the store’s original owner when it first opened in 1996 and always had dreams of owning it one day. Valerie and I have been discussing the idea of ownership changes since 2008 (when I had both a 3.5 year old and a 10 month old and was realizing that I couldn’t ‘do it all’) and the time has finally come for me to step down and for Valerie to take the reigns. She brings with her an extensive background in interior design, a great sense of style & taste as well as a great pen collection. I’m really excited about her vision & plans for the future of the store, as I’m sure you will be too!

Although this transition is somewhat bittersweet for me – I’m very much looking forward to spending more time with my now 6.5 and 4 year old sons, but yet I will miss seeing all of my wonderful customers I’ve come to know so well over the years. Papier Gourmet has provided me with so much flexibility to bring my children to work with me as well as many wonderful opportunities to meet and work with incredible people, including the customers, sales reps, area business owners, vendors, wedding industry experts, brides & grooms and, of course, last but not least, my employees over the years – many who have become dear friends and would not be a part of our lives (and each other’s) if not for the store.

So, I thank you all for your support & confidence throughout the years – it means more than you could ever know! I’ll still be around through the holiday season as I assist Valerie with the transition but I hope you’ll stop by to say hello and introduce yourself as she puts her own mark on & breathes new life into Papier Gourmet!

Pamela

Featured :: Greetings, Etc.

noreply@blogger.com (Pamela Albert) — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 21:10:00 +0000

I recently had the pleasure of being featured in an article ("For the Love of Stationery") in the summer issue of Greetings, Etc. magazine - a stationery industry trade magazine. It was fun sharing my story of how I came to own a stationery store as well as everything I've learned since, stationery trends & my favorite lines!

PSA Essentials Stamp Sale through September 5th

noreply@blogger.com (Pamela Albert) — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 01:44:00 +0000

PSA Essentials Stamp Sale going on now through September 5th! All custom self-inking PSA Essentials personalized stamps are now just $29.95 + tax/ship (regularly $39.95). Select from 30 designs to create a custom stamp - perfect for birthday, housewarming or Christmas gifts (that's right, Christmas...it's never too early to plan ahead...it'll be upon us before we know it!). So stop in (26 Free Street), call (207.871.9722) or email us (design@papiergourmet.com) to order yours today!

Lovely Silhouettes

noreply@blogger.com (Pamela Albert) — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 02:53:00 +0000

Photo credit: Snow & Graham

I just had to share this wonderfully creative yet unbelievably simple way to decorate using some of the great flat wrapping paper sheets we carry in the store. I love the old-fashioned look of silhouettes & even had one done of my oldest son when he was just 1. But after Snow & Graham shared this inspiring silhouette display in their booth at the National Stationery Show this year I will undoubtedly have to do some updating! I love how the traditional & timeless silhouette looks against the modern patterned backgrounds. Such a fun, modern twist to timeless wall decor! Click here for S&G's step-by-step instructions on how to create this look yourself & stop by the store to pick up some gorgeous wrap!

Featured: Maine Wedding Podcast

noreply@blogger.com (Pamela Albert) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 03:02:00 +0000

A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of chatting with Amber Small & Kathryn Ravenscraft of Sweetest Thing Weddings and Audra Medunitza Welton of Audra Photography, the three lovely ladies behind Maine Wedding Podcast. They provide downloadable podcasts (~15-30 mins in length, available on iTunes) interviewing Maine wedding vendors about their areas of expertise. A great way to get the best advice directly from the experts! We had a lively chat discussing all things paper from invitation styles, printing methods, pricing & etiquette (with some good laughs throughout!). Have a listen for yourself here & enjoy!

Timeless Invitations & The Royal Wedding

noreply@blogger.com (Pamela Albert) — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 20:21:00 +0000

Okay, so I have to admit it...I've been bitten by the bug. The Royal Wedding bug, that is, and now I'm hooked! I've taken an interest (along with the rest of the world) in the wedding craze of Prince William & Kate Middleton and will likely be glued to my DVR for the next week and a half being sure not to miss any little tidbit about the upcoming Royal nuptials on April 29th at Westminster Abbey. Even though I'm not generally one for pomp & circumstance (at least not on the grand scale of our friends across the pond) I find all the extravagance of a royal wedding quite intriguing considering it is truly an historic event. And naturally, I was very interested to see what a royal wedding invitation looked like!

Albeit a bit on the bland side for my personal taste, it is clearly reflective of the granduer & formality of the event itself. All of this got me thinking about the place a classic, timeless wedding invitation still has in today's modern wedding.

{Image from Brides.com}

With so many choices in wedding stationery these days, anything goes. From fun & funky, colorful, modern, retro, rustic or traditional, the sky's the limit. But there is something to be said for a truly timeless, classic invitation like this one we created last year for Katie & Aaron, who were married at The Harraseeket in Freeport, ME.

{William Arthur Invitation, Engraved & Blind Embossed}

Knowing they wanted a traditional invitation, we selected an oversized ecru triple panelled heavyweight invitation (by William Arthur) engraved in black using both traditional block & calligraphic fonts. The blind-embossed duogram placed at the top, a combination of both the bride & groom's first initials, gave it a slightly modern twist while maintaining the classic look they wanted. The result? A remarkably stunning, yet simple invitation. Looks like there is something to be said for sticking with a little tradition after all!

{Entire wedding suite including reception card & reply card}

The Love of Letterpress

noreply@blogger.com (Pamela Albert) — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 16:37:00 +0000

With the 2011 wedding season well underway, one thing has become very clear – brides are loving letterpress this year! Letterpress is one of the oldest printing processes involving the pressing of plates with text into soft, supple paper resulting in a crisp, clean impression that one can’t help but run a finger over to actually feel its beauty. Combined with stunning modern designs, letterpress is clearly making a comeback in the 21st century wedding invitation. Although a bit pricier than other printing methods like thermography or offset printing because of its labor-intensive nature (a person literally has to manually press the plate into each invitation piece), brides this season clearly feel it is worth the extra investment to ensure their invitation not only makes a lasting impression but truly sets the tone for their wedding as an event not to be missed!

Some of this season’s faves….

Studio Olivine's The Ingrid, Photo courtesy of Studio Olivine

Studio Olivine's The Annie, Photo courtesy of Studio Olivine

Smock Paper's Rhon, Photo courtesy of Smock Paper

Vera Wang's Love Knot, Photo courtesy of William Arthur & Vera Wang

William Arthur's Dogwood Branch, Photo courtesy of William Arthur

Get 25 Free!

noreply@blogger.com (Pamela Albert) — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 02:41:00 +0000

Well, it's one of our favorite times of year...get 25 free! Some our favorite stationery & invitation lines offer 25 free with orders placed through the end of March. See specific offers below and call today, 207.871.9722 for a bridal appointment!

William Arthur & Vera Wang: Order 75 wedding invitations or social stationery (lettersheets or notecards) and receive 25 free through March 27th.

Crane's, Kate Spade and Martha Stewart: Order 75 wedding invitations and receive 25 free through March 28th.

Checkerboard: Order 25 invitations and receive 25 free (applies to invitation only, not additional pieces) through March 29th.

Love is in the (cold) air!

noreply@blogger.com (Pamela Albert) — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 21:20:00 +0000

While looking at the calendar today I realized that Valentine's Day is only 2 1/2 weeks away! Wow, has January gone by fast! Anyhoo, we have some ridiculously fun & cute V-day cards in-stock that I thought I'd share with you to get those Valentine's Day sparks-a-flying! I know which one I'll be giving my hubby (who happens to be a chemist) on Feb 14th (who is hopefully not reading this right now...) Enjoy!


Heart-shaped die-cut letterpressed valentine's by Eggpress

Flat-printed & letterpressed die-cut valentine's by Eggpress

Letterpressed valentine by Eggpress, "you're the mac to my cheese" -- Love it!

Flat-printed valentine by Letterspace, "We've got chemistry"

Flat-printed valentines by Pinkerton (who doesn't love a steamy lobster?)

Let's get Knotty! (Letterpressed & die-cut by Eggpress) SO CUTE!

Flat-printed on sustainably harvested wood by Night Owl Paper Goods

Photos courtesy of Papier Gourmet

A New Year, A New Purpose

noreply@blogger.com (Pamela Albert) — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 17:55:00 +0000

DIY notecards from last year's Snow & Graham wall calendar

Happy New Year everyone! Hope you've all settled into 2011 nicely. I have big plans and expectations for this year - I think it’s going to be great and full of new adventures! As I usually do each year, I spent New Year's Day taking down holiday decorations, arranging the holiday photo cards we received into a wonderfully heart-warming collage on our refrigerator (that stays up all year!) and changing the calendars in my home office, dining room and kitchen. As I took down my 2010 Snow & Graham Wall Art calendar in my office and was admiring the beautiful designs of the months gone by, I started thinking about how I could continue to enjoy it even after 2010 was past. It seemed silly and wasteful to just toss it in the recycling bin so I pulled out my paper cutter and got to work. The result? (40+) A6 flat notecards, (25+) 4bar flat notecards and a handful of gift tags. I paired the notecards with plain Waste Not Paper A6 and 4bar envelopes from our paper by the piece line that we carry at Papier Gourmet and voila! A brand-new set of notecards to start off the New Year. And what did I do with them first? Why write all my holiday thank you notes, of course! Hope to see you all in the store in 2011!

DIY gift tags from Snow & Graham calendar scraps

9th Day of Christmas Deal of the Day!

noreply@blogger.com (Pamela Albert) — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 16:44:00 +0000

Today's deal of the day (actually the next 3 days as well) is 20% off holiday greeting cards, holiday gift wrap & holiday gift bags! Time to get all those gifts wrapped & under the tree! Still have some really beautiful wrap & bags in stock...but hurry, don't wait, as they are going fast! And stay tuned for more info on our End of Year Sale next Tues, Dec 28 - Thurs, Dec 30!

8th Day of Christmas Deal of the Day

noreply@blogger.com (Pamela Albert) — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 16:39:00 +0000

Hard to believe Christmas is just a few days away! I don't know about you but I'm so excited to celebrate with my family this year. My two little guys can't wait the jolly guy to come down the chimney! Anyway...our 8th Day of Christmas Deal of the Day is 10% off all 2 Fresh Threads hand-sewn crafts (all locally made!) including reversible aprons, oven mitts, pot holders, coasters, bibs, burp cloths & changing pads. Perfect gifts for all the cooks, teachers and new babies/moms in your life! Stop in today, open 10a-6p!

7th Day of Christmas Deal of the Day :: Personalized Stationery!

noreply@blogger.com (Pamela Albert) — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 17:26:00 +0000

In this week's last minute crunch to find the perfect gift for your loved ones, our 7th Day of Christmas Deal of the Day is our Personalized Stationery Promotion - 25 personalized flat white or ivory notecards & 25 blank envelopes for just $26.50! With 12 designs to choose from, and multiple ink & envelope colors you can mix & match your way to the perfect personalized gift. And, even better, you can still have them in time for Christmas! So come on by to check them out in person or feel free to view the design options, ink & envelope colors. Call us at 207.871.9722 or email us at design@papiergourmet.com with questions and/or orders!

Fifth Day of Christmas :: Deal of the Day!

noreply@blogger.com (Pamela Albert) — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 16:26:00 +0000

On this Fifth Day of Christmas all holiday gift wrap rolls & holiday gift bags are 10% off! Make sure all your thoughtful gifts are beautifully wrapped so the recipient will know just how special they are to you. Lots of great styles left but hurry, they are going fast now that Christmas is only 1 WEEK FROM TODAY! :)

Fourth Day of Christmas :: Deal of the Day!

noreply@blogger.com (Pamela Albert) — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 18:55:00 +0000

Save 15% off all candles & soaps this Fourth Day of Christmas! We have beautiful & wonderfully scented candles and soaps by Ecoya & Lucia that are perfect hostess, teacher & Yankee Swap gifts! So stop on in & cross one more thing off your holiday to-do list (it is, after all, only a week until Christmas!)


Ecoya Soy Candles ($29.95) & Soaps ($11.95) in 4 different fabulous scents!

Lucia by PureLiving Soy Candles ($22.95) & Soaps ($10.95)

Third Day of Christmas :: Deal of the Day!

noreply@blogger.com (Pamela Albert) — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 15:51:00 +0000

Since tonight is Merry Madness down here in the Old Port and we unfortunately will not be staying open late to share in the festivities (family responsibilities to attend to!), stop in today before 5pm and save 20% OFF any one in-store item!

**Does not apply to special orders, in-house printing services or the purchase of gift cards.

Second Day of Christmas :: Deal of the Day!

noreply@blogger.com (Pamela Albert) — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 17:14:00 +0000

Today's Second Day of Christmas :: Deal of the Day is 10% off all boxed holiday cards! We still have a great selection of holiday cards from traditional to whimsical so stop in & stock up before they are gone (and they are going fast!)

On the First Day of Christmas...

noreply@blogger.com (Pamela Albert) — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 16:48:00 +0000

...my true love gave to me -- a Pilot/Namiki Retractable Fountain Pen! Yep, that's right, the Twelve Days of Christmas are actually upon us (hard to believe!) so in the spirit of the season we'll be offering a Deal of the Day from now until Christmas. The First Day of Christmas Deal of the Day is 10% off on all Pilot/Namiki Retractable Fountain Pens, by far our most popular fountain pen. Features a 14K gold nib for super smooth writing and can be filled from either a cartridge or from a bottle with the included converter. We just received a new shipment yesterday so stop in today, have your pick of colors, save 10% and really surprise the writer in your family with a pen they will surely never put down!

Photo by Sharyn Peavey Photography

Think Outside the Box, Wed Dec 8th

noreply@blogger.com (Pamela Albert) — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 23:13:00 +0000

Shop the Arts District on Wednesday, December 8th until 8pm for Think Outside the Box sponsored by the Portland Downtown District. Shops will offer sales (like 10% off in-store merchandise @ Papier Gourmet) as well as exhibitions, demonstrations, live music, raffles & more. Click here for a complete list of participating stores. Happy shopping!

Holiday Gift Guide 2010, Part 1 :: Make it Personal!

noreply@blogger.com (Pamela Albert) — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 19:18:00 +0000

During the holidays, gift giving can often become a stressful endeavor. You set out with the best intentions of selecting personal gifts reflective of the true interests of the recipients. But then the craziness of the holiday season gets the best of us and we find ourselves aimlessly wandering the mall or local drugstore on Dec 23rd buying Snuggies and Chia Pets for everyone on your list. Ugh. Blah. Blech. Why not do something a little different this year? What if buying personalized gifts could be fun & easy? Well, it is! This year the new trend in gift-giving is personalization! From stationery, notepads, platters, placemats and self-inking stamps, there is truly something for everyone! Here's the first part of our Holiday Gift Guide for you to check out! Give us a call at 207.871.9722 or email us at: design@papiergourmet.com for more info or to place an order! (Don't wait too long since the personalizing part does take a little time...see below for order cut-off dates by company).

1) Personalized Gifts from Boatman Geller: I've written about how fun & cute this line is before here but wanted to revisit since their line has some of the greatest gift ideas! Melamine personalized holiday platters, plates, placemats, recipe cards, notepads, stickers, wine tags, address labels...the possibilities are endless! Order cut-off date to receive by Christmas is Dec 10th!


10" Round Melamine Plates, $26 (24+ designs)


Holiday Melamine Platters, $42 (12 designs)

Personalized Double-Sided Laminated Placemats, $22 (multiple designs)


Personalized Double-Sided Recipe Cards (Set of 24), $35

Personalized Notecards (Set of 25), $66

Return Address Labels (Set of 48), $30 (multiple designs)

Holiday Photocards & Invitations too!

2) PSA Essentials Custom Self-Inking Stamps ($40) & Embossers ($60)
These are the best gifts! I've given them to everyone I know as holiday gifts, housewarming presents & wedding gifts. They can be as simple as a monogram with a name ora return address. And with the new cool Peel & Stick technology it is super-duper easy to switch out the middle and replace with a festive design for all different holidays and events. Two weeks for delivery so order soon!

Self-Inking PSA Essential Stamp, $40 (see design options below)

PSA Essential Embosser, $60 (see design options below)

Design Options for Both Stamps & Embossers

Ink Color Options (1 & 2 color choices)

3) $99 Crane's Stationery Sale: I just wrote about this incredible sale here the other day but wanted to remind you since it's such a great deal! For just $99, you can order 50 folded or flat notes with lined envelopes. Choose from 4 stocks, 8 ink colors & envelope liners and voila, the perfect personalized gift!
Order now through December 15th to ensure delivery for Christmas. See in-store for details.

Vistaprint

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 07:36:00 +0000

Hawaiian Flowers Layered Wedding Invitation