According to HitchSwitch and Entrepreneur magazine, the average newlywed spends 30 hours researching how to change their legal name and filling out the forms to do so! I remember doing this not too long ago, and it really was quite annoying! I just discovered there is a website to help you with this process, so I thought I should share. I recommend using their services if you just don’t have the time or patience to go through this yourself. Check out www.hitchswitch.com.
Halloween has always been my favorite holiday! We had a little halloween party last night: carved some pumpkins, drank some craft beer, watched some scary movies. Here are pictures of the decorations I had on my table and around the apartment. I hope you will be inspired! The flower candle votives are from Swoozies, the table runner is from World Market, that the rest is from my personal collection.
Happy Friday! I have posted a few of my kraft paper items in the past, but I thought I should show them all together. I plan to expand upon this collection… and most importantly make a simple, elegant, and vintage inspired- kraft paper wedding invitation. I will show it to everyone later! All of the below items are available in my Etsy shop here.
I am thinking about creating a vintage lace inspired wedding invitation. I have been collecting lace for a long time now, my grandmother is always finding something to give to me. These Etsy Shop owners have some awesome inspiration for using vintage lace in every day items:
Lace ornaments: http://www.etsy.com/shop/iktomi?ref=seller_info
Lace necklace: http://www.etsy.com/shop/myvintagecrush
Lace head piece: http://www.etsy.com/shop/UntamedPetals
Lace bracelet: http://www.etsy.com/shop/sparrowsalvage
When planning your wedding, every little detail counts! Don’t forget to showcase the menu in a way that reflects the theme and feeling of your wedding. Check out these examples:
Chalkboard and colorful stripe menu: http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com
Belly band: http://www.wileyvalentine.com
Round plate menu: http://www.calligraphykatrina.com/
Broadway menu: www.sofiainvitations.etsy.com
Ornate menu template: http://www.marthastewartweddings.com
Chocolate bar menu: http://offbeatbride.com
Kraft paper bag menu: http://www.unitedwithlove.com
Wine bottle menus: http://apaperproposal.com
Leaf die cut menu: http://jarofideasdesign.blogspot.com/
Happy Tuesday morning. I took the day off from blogging yesterday due to a sprained foot and lack of sleep. Back on track, I thought I should share with you my personal artwork! I have been creating prints on paper, watercolors, and collages since I was a child. Creating this type of art is a feel-good process for me. I will always love it, and will never abandon it! Comments are welcome! I am also considering selling some of these as limited edition prints on Etsy!
Here is another font that I simply love! It’s bold and very modern, and used in the right way could also be very elegant. Great for invitations…
It’s called Solomon and can be purchased at www.myfonts.com
I love this theater/broadway themed wedding for Anatalie & Bruno. They re-enacted four movie posters and hung them throughout the venue (Grease, Father of the Bride, I Love Lucy, and Super Mario Brothers). Great idea, right? Below is a picture of two of the posters. You can see more pictures of their fantastic wedding at Off Beat Bride.
I have released 2 new invitation designs on Etsy. Both can be customized with your wedding colors and words. Check them out here!
Kraft paper is often recycled, inexpensive, and can be a great way to decorate your wedding or party. Check out the examples below.
1) Kraft paper wrapped gifts: http://www.snippetandink.com/real-wedding-adrienne-jake.html/
2) Cd wedding favors: http://ohheproposed.blogspot.com/2010/06/paper-bag-kraft.html
3) Pinwheel: http://www.intimateweddings.com/blog/rustic-wedding-ideas-get-krafty/kraft-paper-pinwheel/
4) Wedding programs: http://www.weddingbycolor.com/ksugar526
5) Heart garland: http://www.libbyjamesblog.com/2011/06/15/kraft-paper/
6) Thank you card: www.sofiainvitations.etsy.com
7) Table number: www.sofiainvitations.etsy.com
8) Photo props: http://www.etsy.com/shop/pertyfultings
9) Banner: http://www.etsy.com/shop/PurplePeonyCouture
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