So, the last wedding that Aaron blogged about was Tuscan Inspired…in Southern California. This one is Tuscan Inspired…in Tuscany! And the photographs will make you drool. There really are no words.

Obviously, there is something blissfully romantic about the thought of getting married in Italy. The food, the wine, the rolling vineyards. It’s just a little piece of heaven.

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It’s time for our monthly guest blog by contributing editor Lisa Hoffman of Ceci New York! When I visited Lisa in New York a couple of months ago, I fell head over heels for her newest line of laser cut invitations. I’ve honestly never seen anything like them…they are incredibly tactile, begging you to feel their intricate designs and their exquisite patterns. So, I am thrilled that Lisa is talking about this new trend...

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I am heading to NY today for The Wedding Salon’s latest event and would love to see you there! Much to my delight, the Salon is offering ten complimentary tickets to SMP readers in the NY area. The vendors are pretty much unmatched…think Ceci NY and Sylvia Weinstock…so it’s a must! Plus, I’ll be there! If you’re interested, just send an email to Jesuina{at}WeddingSalon.com. The first ten brides to...

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Here is the last bit from Lisa Hoffman at Ceci New York!!

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By sending a series of mailings, your guests continually get surprised and excited about what’s to come. Perfect way to really set the stage and make sure they remember to book their tickets! And of course, don’t forget to make a grand finish with your matching thank you notes. Carry your theme throughout all your mailings for that completely buttoned...

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More from Lisa Hoffman of Ceci New York!

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The invite is printed on plexi-glass with the additional cards 2-color letterpress. Sent in a custom-made crocodile envelope with custom stamps to match. Every detail is a wonderful combination of mixed media art. The finished size was roughly 9 1/2 x 13″ – so the size alone was outstanding! Their guests felt like they were being invited to a royal wedding.

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We had such a great response to Lisa Hoffman of Ceci NY’s guest blog, we’ve invited her back to do it again! This time, she is taking us through the complete, behind the scenes design process for an incredible invitation that she did for a couple who was getting married in Antigua, Guatemala.

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Spotlight Ceci Style: The Other Antigua, Lizzie & Daniel’s Wedding Invitation Suite by Ceci New York

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Here are a few more tips and ideas from Ceci New York!

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Another style is the pocket folder – instead of a book with many pages, you just have a cover that opens and presents your invitation – all your necessary info cards are held neatly off to the side in the pocket. Everything is organized perfectly for your guests. Take it a step further and add something different than paper – I had these hand...

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Here are a few tips from Lisa at Ceci New York on designing an invitation based on a destination wedding…something that is so incredibly popular these days!

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Destination Desire

Executed right, a destination wedding is one of the most unique ways to celebrate your marriage. It transforms your wedding day into a memorable “mini-vacation” for you and your guests and provides a wonderful opportunity to bring...

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A bit more from Lisa Hoffman at Ceci New York!

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Personalized style shines through with this punk rock invite below. “Dare to be different” is an understatement with this piece. Inspired by a DADA art collage, the back of the invite is full of personalized phrases and words that represent the couple and their relationship. Silk screened in charcoal grey and black with a pop of hot pink, the collage shows...

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Before I dive into today’s oh-so-fab guest blog, I wanted to thank Lucky Magazine editor, Dawn Spinner, for featuring SMP as her favorite “almost beauty related blog.” What a great shout out from such an awesome blog!

Okay, let’s get right to it! It’s no secret that I am a HUGE fan of the invitation design firm, more...