PLEASE VOTE:  I entered this invitation as part of the Etsy Wedding Challenge which is  sponsored by the Jetteam, EstyGreetings, and EstyFAST.  Please vote for my item (#5) at http://www.etsyfast.com/blog/?p=65 DESCRIPTION:  This accordion popup booklet makes a perfect invitation card or a wedding party favor! Simply untie the ribbon and it unfolds into a 6″x6″ display.  I used traditional Japanese handmade paper, picking this particular design not only to match the bride’s color scheme, bu
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It’s time for this week’s edition of Wedding Wednesday where Rebecca of Tastefully Entertaining and I put together 2 wedding inspiration boards based on the designs & colors in a piece of stationery. Today’s Wedding Wednesday post was inspired by this azure blue and white Crane & Co. eyelet wedding invitation. When I put together my inspiration boards I tend to pull from both color and design. Delicate eyelet patterns lend themselves well to the paper lantern and white eyelet cake. The
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Weddings have been taking place since the beginning of mankind. As the concept of nuptials has evolved, so has the method of announcing the big event. The history of the wedding invitation begins prior to the 18th Century and the founding of the printing press. Wedding announcements were made in conjunction with the daily news that was announced by a town crier who roamed old England shouting the news. The town crier was eventually replaced with the creation of the press. By the 18th Century,
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The wedding invitation can be as simple or complex as you want or need it to be. Traditionally, there are five main components to a wedding announcement – the outer envelope, inner envelope, reception card, response card, and map with directions. The outer envelope was traditionally designed to prevent the invitation from being damaged during its trip through the mailing process. The envelope is home to the recipient’s name and address. It serves as a holder for the invitation and the three ot
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That’s it, you have everything covered. You’ve found the perfect man to marry, the perfect ring, and you’ve selected the perfect day for the wedding! Now all you need are the perfect wedding invitations to send to your guests. But you’re a stylish woman, so you’ll most definitely want…
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A Beautiful Impression In Italian, Bella Figura means “beautiful impression,” the perfect name for an artisan letterpress shop that creates the most exquisite wedding invitations and baby announcements. Our favorites include the Circolo 2, a geometric burst of red and grey dots and the Circus Baby which features an adorable train of animals. Founders Debbie Urbanski and Harold Kyle
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Wedding Etiquette Dilemma - To Do Assigned Seating Or Not April 30th, 2008 by Elizabeth Blackwell I ran across an online wedding etiquette article which had numerous common dilemmas and concerns. The one that jumped out at me was as follows: “Do I have to have assigned seating at the reception? It feels so snooty.” Elise’s Advice in the article was: “You don’t have to have assigned seating, but it sure can come in handy. If you have guests who don’t get along or just a bunch of shy peopl
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What exactly is a child-friendly wedding? If you invited children to your wedding, they are your guests, too, and as hostess you should make every effort to plan for their needs. Yes, the parents should look out for their children, but you can make it simpler for them with just a few basic provisions. Read on for some child-friendly wedding ideas.Accommodations: A designated Kid Room near the main room or banquet hall at your reception is a must. This gives kids a space to regroup, interact wit
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Mariah Carey Gets Engaged to Nick Cannon? Posted by: Admin She’s on top of the world with a No. 1 new album, and it appears that Mariah Carey has even more reason to celebrate. Breaking reports from Access Hollywood claim that Mimi is ready for another go at marriage - getting engaged to her beau, Nick Cannon. Posted in celebrities, celebrity-couples, celebrity-weddings, mariah-carey, star-style | No Comments »
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Stuck in a rut with your wedding planning? Need new ideas? Take some inspiration from bridal magazines and create a bulletin board filled with photos and pages from a magazine that catch your eye. By gazing into all the things you love, you might be inspired with a creative idea for your wedding. Here’s my version for a fun and fabulous pink and olive color scheme. Martini Bridal Shower/Bachelorette Invitations Post from: Wedding*Paper Divas Blog
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