Beautiful paper products are an absolute treat, and designing them can be one of the most fun and creative parts of wedding planning. That thick, creamy paper stock, all the striking fonts to choose from, the color palettes, the inspirations, the details; all there for you to express yourself with! What fun! My new friend Margot Moussempes of custom invitation design company Atelier Isabey is passionate about this process and works hand in hand with […]

To spread a little holiday cheer, Vane over at Brooklyn Bride Blog is hosting an honest to goodness, snail mail greeting card swap. Fun! Check out her site for all the details, send out those cards, and enjoy the lovely mail you get in return. I know I will! Thanks Vane!  

The classic silhouette is so timeless. It’s simple, sweet and sophisticated all at the same time (and I’ve had a thing for them ever since my mom had one made of my sister and me at Disney Land in 1984!) With the infinite ways you could use them, what a perfect fit for a wedding theme, since really, it’s all about you! For endless inspiration and possibilities, check out www.SimplySilhouettes.com, an online store dedicated to […]

Lately I’ve been seeing all kinds of cool wall decals for decorating your home walls and windows, but I think so many of them would be great additions to wedding decor! These amazing chandeliers from Vinal Wall Art on Etsy would look fantastic on the wall behind your wedding cake, in a row of windows, framing the area where your ceremony will take place… so many possibilities! There are loads of designs and colors to […]

Heather Krcha, owner of Wild Poppy, a fabulous Texas floral design company, sent me these images from a recent wedding she and her team worked on at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin. The event was a combination of “Austin Hippie” and “Houston Socialite” which produced a gorgeous casual chic feel. Just from seeing the photos, I adore how flowers were the main theme of the day and were carried through in all […]

Pacific Northwest brides, mark your calendars. Next Saturday, November 3rd, is the Fall Bridal Spectacular and Wedding Auction at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center, downtown Seattle. Wedding shows always provide a great way to meet potential vendors, but the Wedding Auction is what’s getting everyone excited this year! To benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation, local wedding professionals of all kinds have donated packages and services to be auctioned off to the highest bidder. You […]

I recently received an e-mail from Delina Breeding, owner of Pink Sugar Dots Paper Goods, introducing us to her new Bridal collection of fabulous personalized stationery. I love them! So modern and fun, and so easy to personalize and order right off their website. These bridal note cards would be perfect for thank yous after your bridal shower or bachelorette party, or for your favorite vendor who went above and beyond to help with your […]

Looking for a cake unlike any other? Look no further than Mike’s Amazing Cakes! Based in Seattle, Mike’s Amazing Cakes is known far and wide for their unbelievable creations. Mike and his team can take your ideas and bake up a cake that looks so much like, well, not a cake, that you won’t believe your eyes! They use 100% fresh and natural ingredients and offer yummy flavor combinations like lemon with marionberry cream cheese, […]

Green living is in the air! (As it should be!) I’ve been tagged by Liene from Blue Orchid Designs to participate in Blog Action Day by joining the discussion about the environment, and by Abby at Style Me Pretty to share some of the things I do in my every day life to be environmentally responsible. I’m lucky living in a city like Seattle, it’s easy to be green here! There are loads of amazing […]