If you haven’t picked up the newest issue of Brides of North Texas, then you really need too! It’s beyond beautiful. I’m dying over the prep wedding feature. AMAZING! Here is a sneak peak of Caroline Creates in the magazine!
Be sure to pick up your copy and look for the return of the Wedding Stationery 101 series next week!
Today’s Friday inspiration comes from a TV series. I know. But inspiration is everywhere. As an artist, I’ve always been so inspired by the design aesthetic from the early 1900′s and into the art deco time period. Amazing patterns and wardrobe came from this time. Oh transport me back!
Now, I pretty much look forward to Downton Abbey every Sunday. Who cares about the Super Bowl? Are Bates and Anna going to be able to marry? This is all I care about!!!!
Oh and the hats. Come on? Can we start wearing hats again? Seriously
Ok, so instead of making a mood board, here is a little something inspired by Mary’s outfit above! A nice thank you card using subdued colors, stripes, and a classic font. Coming soon to the shop!
There is a new item up in the shop today!
My goal this year is to really build up my shop and what I have to offer. I LOVE doing custom but sometimes, you just want to buy something! Expect some more things like this in the shop over the next few months. I have tons of ideas! Oh, and check out the shop!
photo courtesy of Cat Thrasher Photography via The Brides Cafe
Oh invitation wording. The stress such a simple thing can create. I’m almost certain this is one of the biggest things I help brides with. As with most things, I tell my brides to do what they are comfortable with and what makes the most sense to them. I will go over a couple of the most popular ways of wording I come across from traditional to modern.
Traditional
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Rutherford
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Cynthia Ann
and
Mr. John Quincy Smith
son of
Doctor and Mrs. David Smith
Saturday, the twenty-fifth of August
two thousand eleven
at four o’clock
St. James Catholic Church
Fort Worth, Texas
Yes, the word honour has a “u”. This is not a typo.
Modern
Together With Their Parents
Cynthia Ann Rutherford and John Quincy Smith
Invite You to Join Us in a Celebration of Marriage
Saturday, the twenty-fifth of August
two thousand eleven
at four o’clock
St. James Catholic Church
Fort Worth, Texas
Modern invitations can really be worded however you see fit. If you want to say “Let’s Party and Tie the Knot” go for it. Just make sure that your wording and the feel of your wedding match. Don’t say the above statement if you want everyone to come dressed in black tie. Cousin Joe will read that and show up in his jeans ready to take advantage of the open bar!
My advice is really think about what you want people to get from your invitation. Is it formal, casual or whimsical? Wording can help establish this. I encourage you to look at what other people have done on their invitations and to seek out advice from the experts when you get stuck. I’m always happy to help my couples find the words that are most inviting to them!
Have some more questions? Say Hello and I’ll help you out!
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Stay tuned for more information in my Wedding Stationery 101 series!
I’ve been hard at work planning and dreaming up my daughter’s 1st birthday party which is coming up in less than 2 months! I knew I wanted a color scheme that was not “baby” or too pink. I also knew I wanted to incorporate owls and lollipops! So here is the color palate I came up with on color lovers, which by the way is my new favorite site:
And here is a preview of the invitation I designed inspired by these colors:
Children’s birthday parties are so fun to design for. I’ve had the opportunity to do several this past year. I’d be happy to help you with your birthday party dreams! Say hello for more information!
