Little wedding details

I can't say it enough. And I know I have said it before. The KEY to a personalized, unique, and memorable wedding is all in the personalized details. Here are my favorite picks for a way to express yourself like no one else, on a day that is about you and your fiance!

Personalized, custom designed stationary. Or- if that is too pricey-at least, stationary that fits your personalities as people or as a couple. This is really important. Also, don't worry your Save the Date and your invites don't have to be cohesive. So if you want to stay more traditional for your invites- your Save the Date is a chance to be a little risky.

ps. paper quality matters!



This bride hand drew this entire invite. Not that talented? Take a clue from her, use envelope liners for some pizazz

 

These two are literally saving the date!

Decor: Go beyond basics. Everyone does highs and lows with flowers for centerpieces. Bring centerpieces up a notch. Use ornaments, books, succulents, favors, fruit or any other kind of prop you can thing of. Think of things that are relatable and appropiate for your wedding (think personal!). Having a beach wedding? Incorporate sand. Have a Garden wedding? Incorporate moss or grass. Check out my past posts about unique centerpieces.

Lighting: Think about how lighting sets the mood. Think about lighting in everyday life- the stark lighting of the office, candlelight at dinner. Make sure your lighting matches the mood you want to set. Lanterns and candles are a really great way to "soften" the atmosphere. Uplighting provides a soft, warm feel, or a fun feel depending on the colors.

INVITES: GO MODERN

If you are a modern bride (then for one, you aren't me..haha just kiddin'), then you are probably on the hunt for save the dates and invites with a bit of fun flare. Even if you aren’t a super-mod bride, these are fun to look at and incorporate into other fun events like your rehearsal dinner or a bachelorette party.

All of the below invites are from: Wedding Paper Divas

This design is available in three colors below. Don't like the choices? See my quick tip below.

A cute new color combo: Aqua and Red

Cute for an informal affair!

Quick Tip: Don't love the colors WPD is offering, that's ok. Contact them when placing the order and explain that you would rather change the colors to an option they don't provide. Supply them with the color you want, and they will send you a digital proof in 3-5 days! That's super personalization

Dear friends, this is probably the invite you will receive to my rehearsal dinner. Forget you saw it here first. It's irresistibly cute!!

Super Cute, a bit vintage and mod!

I wish I had a bachelorette party to plan right now. I am OBSESSED with this invite. I love the black lace sooo much. It is great how typography can really make the look of a printed piece. Here is a perfect example. Love this font!

Friday Favorite Things: Etsy Edition

More Friday favorite things :)

This is a complete etsy edition. Happy Hunting


Non-Floral Bout option:

etsy shop: Fuzzy Rose


How super cute are these?

Etsy shop: Dear Jes


So this is one of my fav. pieces on etsy-- not only is it a Card box--but it comes with an alternative Roof and then turns into a bird house!! I wish I owned a home, and I would totally get one-- to match the colors of my house :( boo... also it's more affordable than you think ($98)

Etsy Shop: Clegg Farm Creations


This isn't really my "wedding style" but I am totally obsessed with this, especially as a Save the Date

Etsy shop: Felice Designs


Cute for you or a bridesmaid gift. Love the bow

Etsy shop: Babbs Boutique



Save The Dates- Calenders

Discussion from some knotties on my month board (aug 2012) sparked some Save the Date ideas.

There are honestly a million cute ideas. And I have a few up my sleeve. I do think I want to incorporate a photo however...but that might change.

At any rate. Here are some cute ones I saw for "calendar" options. One is a DIY, and I've posted the link.

 It's really hard to narrow down what you love and pick. And I love these. Not sure they will make my final cut of the direction I'm going in, but that doesn't mean they aren't a top contender and also are soooo uber cute.

The Free template for this can be found on weddingchicks.com