Archive for February, 2008

Wedding Invitations by Oblation Papers

Green is in people. It seems that all elements of design, from high end interiors to wedding styling, is moving towards a cleaner, more environmentally sound approach. And, with designers now making it so easy to go green without sacrificing style, why NOT incorporate eco-chic elements into your wedding. Oblation Papers & Press has been a long time love of mine. If you've ever seen their work in person, you know how luxurious the... [MORE]

Green Weddings on Portovert

I have been a huge fan of Portovert for some time now...and I am so excited to see that their new, green inspired wedding site is really developing into something special! Their real wedding section has two spectacular affairs that are organic in that insanely beautiful, elegant way. This first featured wedding for interior designer, Carla Lane, is absolutely beautiful. Lane is best... [MORE]

Ask Abby

Although this questions isn't directly related to wedding style or decor, I wanted to share it with you because I know how difficult wedding registries can be! Q5 - My wedding is set for June 21, 2008 (the Summer Solstice) and it's time for us to register for gifts. Being typical NYers, we don't have much space. So, I'm trying to keep our registry as simple as possible. That being said, I'm trying to decide whether to register for china. I have very simple everyday plates (white... [MORE]

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This is a great Dear Abby question, as I know that many of you aren't interested in classic bridesmaid style dresses...

Q4 - I'm getting married on the Cape in September so we are definitely keeping true to a casually, chic beach wedding. But I am really not having a feeling for bridesmaid dresses. Do you know of any lines that make maxi style, long dresses? Something a little more modern in shape then just the traditional tee length style? This being said I have a range of... [MORE]

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Another Dear Abby question for you... Q3 - I am getting married in May 2008 in a church. My bridesmaid’s dresses are a tea length dusty rose color. My STD were beige, brown, and rose along with my invitations. Where do I go from here and can I change my color scheme for the wedding?? What other colors go with Dusty Rose??
Okay, first and foremost...as an invitation designer who firmly believes that invitations do set the tone for the entire wedding, I also... [MORE]

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Another Dear Abby question...

Q2 - I know you often have challenges and questions with beautiful solutions on the blog, and thought you might like to address this one. I have a client who is 50 years old, marrying for the second time, and looking for a wedding dress. She asked if I had any ideas for a dress for her... I guess that's proving to be the toughest part of the planning! : ) She's a professional, a new grandmother, and I guess a bit "matronly", but she's got a... [MORE]

Ask Abby

It's been a few weeks since we've done a Dear Abby session, and I have some really great questions from readers that I know you guys will appreciate. So, let's dive right in! Q1 - I've been perusing your boards religiously for weeks, going back into the archives and waiting for your daily updates. But I've still not seen much addressing the problem I have: I'm looking for non-floral tablescapes. We're getting married on the beach in Mexico, and because the prices there for decor... [MORE]

Real Wedding Inspiration Board, III

One last Luke Walker Inspiration Board for you to enjoy![MORE]

Real Wedding Inspiration Board, II

Luke has created a couple more Real Wedding boards for us to devour. I love the simple elegance of this board... What a pretty wedding. The simple pink florals against the black attire really makes a statement...classic, with a twist. Thank you so much, Luke for sharing these with... [MORE]

Real Wedding Inspiration Board

Pantone, the color system for all designers, just announced that their prediction for the HOT new color for 2008 is....Blue Iris. Here is the hue that Pantone believes will be all the rage this year... If there was any doubt in my mind that this hue of blue would be amazing in a wedding, when I saw Luke Walker's Real Wedding Inspiration Board, I... [MORE]

Thank You Notes by Sarah Drake

I have been a long time fan of Sarah Drake's stunning invitations. Her work is absolutely stunning in it's simplicity and modern feel. And, she's recently launched a couture correspondence line that is just beautiful... Each of the five original nature-based designs are letterpress printed on heavy 100% cotton paper with hand-lined cotton envelopes. Sarah let me know that the large size (4 1/8 x 6 1/4") is perfect for a thank... [MORE]

Wedding Invitations by Bella Figura

Andrea, over at Bella Figura, emailed me images of their new letterpressed invitations and I must say...they are absolutely beautiful! Bella Figura has a handful of new designs, all of which are equally lovely. The colors that they chose are just perfect...not too bright, and yet not too subtle. Perfect for the modern bride. They have more designs online so definitely check them out when... [MORE]

A Real Wedding, III

I wanted to share with you guys a few more images from Robyn's gorgeous barn inspired wedding. These are the perfect details that Robyn infused into the evening... I love how simple, and yet completely chic and appropriate each detail is...Robyn did a lot on her own for this wedding and I have to say, she nailed it. The use of apples is absolutely perfect, the lanterns and the twinkle lights add that romantic glow. The florals are beautiful in their simplicity. Every... [MORE]

A Real Wedding, II

I have so many gorgeous photos from Robyn's wedding, it's been hard to choose just the right ones to show you! Here are a few more of the beautiful couple. When I saw these, I could tell instantly that this was the real deal....a wedding created out of an absolute love. This pair is so beautiful....so in love. What I really admire about this wedding, is the overall sense of style and grace. Robyn embraced the beauty of her venue...she chose flowers, fashions and decor... [MORE]

A Real Wedding

I thought I'd start off this week with a bang and show you this absolutely gorgeous real wedding, sent to me by one of our loyal readers... all photos were taken by the talented pair at Daria Bishop Photography From Robyn... I knew from day one when we got engaged that I wanted to get married in a barn. Being from Vermont, when I told people...they of course thought I was crazy. The first thing most people... [MORE]