"Save The Dates"

One of our readers, Rachel, sent me THE cutest pictures of her handkerchief save the dates and I had to share. Especially since it goes with our shabby chic theme for the day. Here's how she did it! I'd previously seen handkerchiefs and other bits of fabric printed on and really liked the idea of texture. I also wanted to create a keepsake. I ended up scouring ebay for about a month, collecting vintage handkerchiefs. In the meantime, I created a vintage-y layout using our silhouetted...

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So excited to announce the winner of the Peculiar Pair Press Save the Date Giveaway!

And the winner is...Melissa! Who said:

John and I are having a September wedding in Northern Virginia when the weather is still warm, but the eaves begin to pick up their autumn hues. Using this transitional time as inspiration, I am envisioning rich chocolate and raspberry colors, accented with citrusy orange and green...

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Since our blog posts are becoming more plentiful, I thought we could try doing a weekly wrap-up for all of you whose bosses peak over your shoulder or for those who want to catch up on their weekend reading!

image by Karen Wise...a peak into one of next week's gorgeous real weddings!

*A sneak peak of...

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LOVING today's designs by Chewing the Cud. Here are a few more to get you happy and inspired...

From Viola...This invitation suite is based on the concept of recipes. Beloved family recipes, passed on from generation to generation is a metaphor for sharing and enjoying. Recipes conjure images of sharing good food, good company, good conversation, good times ... much like a wedding yes?

photos by...

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This DIY project is strictly for those of you who have a steady hand and some serious patience. BUT, if you can pull it off, I think that it's such a great gift for your guests...a custom block print inspired by your own unique personalities.

From the bride...

My amazingly artistic fiance, Josh Lowe did three block prints for our upcoming wedding on November 1, 2008. A landscape of where we are getting married for the save-the-date, a nest for the invitation and a...

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We have yet ANOTHER giveaway to celebrate Pink Week on SMP! Didn't I tell you that today would be great! Our next giveaway comes from PaperZest out of the DC/Virginia area...

Christina, the owner and designer of PaperZest, is completely in tune with what real brides are looking for...simple, chic designs that celebrate their own unique occasion. And, she's giving away 100...

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I am more excited about today's posts than I have been about any other post in SMP history. Why, you ask? Well, not only are we doing a ton of giveaways, we are also featuring some absolutely beautiful invitations crafted by some of my favorite designers...all to honor those who have been touched by breast cancer. It just feels like it's going to be a good day.

To kick it all off, I wanted to tell you about this great new project that Viola of...

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I have to say, I knew from the minute I received Erich and Debra's save the date, that this wedding was going to be good. They had a vintage Palm Beach postcard replicated with their save the date printed on the back side. It was absolutely adorable...

When the invitations came, I knew instantly that the wedding would be filled with cute personality and fun little touches. They were designed by ephemera press with pale...

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As I am sure most of you know, I am a HUGE fan of all things Etsy. It's such an incredible environment for buyers to support local artists and find something that is truly unique. Yesterday, someone mentioned using Etsy's Dear Emma shop for their wedding invitations, which of course, prompted me to spend WAY too much time pouring over the invitations featured....

I definitely...

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It's time to announce the winners in the Hello! Lucky save the date giveaway!! We had such a wonderful response to the contest...thank you to everyone for their thoughtful answers and beautiful inspirations.

As an effort to show their gratitude, Hello! Lucky would like to offer 25% off their save the dates to all of those who entered! Simply refer to the SMP contest with your...

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