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Nude Color Wedding and Party Inspiration

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The color “nude” can be elegant, sweet, romantic, vintage, and modern.  Use the nude color as a basis for the theme of your wedding or party….  setting the mood for a beautiful affair.

nude inspiration board
nude inspiration board by Sofia Invitations and Prints
  1.  Bridesmaid dresses:  http://haydenolivia.com
  2. Flowers:  http://www.beautifulblooms.com/
  3. Manolo Blahnik shoes:  neimanmarcus.com
  4. Necklace:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/alusciousthing
  5. Wedding cake:  http://weddings.divanee.com
  6. Feather clutch:  http://www.shopstyle.com/browse/Asos
  7. Bird cake topper:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/cottonbirddesigns
  8. Chandelier:  http://www.thepepperkids.com
  9. Embroidered napkins:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/HausProud
  10. Veils:  rachellarraine.com.
Nude Color Wedding and Party Inspiration

Inspiration Board: Art Nouveau

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Art nouveau has always been one of my favorite art periods.  I love the rich colors and repeating patterns (I studied textile design, so how could I not love this period in time?).  So many artists made work during this period, and so many artists today are still inspired by this period that it is easy to find beautiful images to draw for inspiration.  Here is my inspiration board for art nouveau.  I am working on an art nouveau style invitation…to be seen later..

art nouveau inspiration
Art Nouveau inspiration board by Sofia Invitations and Prints
  1.  Black and White bookplate:  Katharine Newbury (American, 1878-1973). http://www.artlex.com/ArtLex/a/artnouveau.html
  2.  4 Women:  Alphonse Mucha
  3. Stationary:  Dream Street Papers Art:  http://www.charmedcardsandcrafts.co.uk/acatalog/Dream_Street_Papers__Art_Nouveau_Collection.html
  4. 4.       Peacock poster:  Poster by Albert Angus Turbayne for Macmillan’s illustrated Standard Novels (1903). http://www.johncoulthart.com/feuilleton/2009/11/23/art-nouveau-revival-1900-1933-1966-1974/
  5. 5.       Necklace:  Mia De Rocca:  http://www.miaderoca.com/en/jewellery-1/necklaces-pendants-12/silver-art-nouveau-necklace-with-opals-katharina-87.html
  6. 6.       Art Nouveau Ring: Marlene Harris:  http://www.trocadero.com/marleneharris/items/927862/item927862.html
  7. 7.       Wedding dress:  http://www.jennypackham.com/
  8. Art nouveau cake:  http://maggieaustincake.com/
  9. http://www.modern-brides.net/?ren=7391-yf.html
  10. Art nouveau tin:  http://theartnouveaublog.blogspot.com/2011/05/art-nouveau-tin.html
  11. Bracelet:  http://theartnouveaublog.blogspot.com/2011/06/handmade-art-nouveau.html
Inspiration Board: Art Nouveau

Black and White Folk Wedding Inspiration

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Rather than simply using a black and white theme for your wedding, look at black and white folk designs and patterns for inspiration.  Your wedding will be unique, memorable, modern, and simply beautiful with this inspiration:

Black and White Folk Inspiration Board by Sofia Invitations and Prints
  1.  Folk wooden birds:  http://www.sanna-annukka.com
  2. Wedding invitations:  http://www.sofiainvations.etsy.com
  3. Handprinted table cloth:  http://www.turkishtowelstore.com
  4. Floral Dress:  Diane Von Furstenberg: http://www.thisnext.com
  5. Black and White wedding dress:  Modern Trousseau:  http://moderntrousseau.com/
  6. Black and white silhouette cake:  Cheryl Kleinman:  718-237-2271
  7. Poppy Floral bouquet:  http://www.bollea.com
  8. Black and White plate:  Marimekko. http://www.marimekko.com
  9. Cylinder vases:  http://www.thisnext.com
  10. Jewelry:  http://www.dollsofindia.com
  11. Paisley card:  http://www.kaboodle.com/reviews/black-white-paisley-a2-stationery
Sofia Invitations and Prints black and white invitation
Black and White Folk Wedding Invitation by Sofia Invitations and Prints
Black and White Folk Wedding Inspiration

Vintage Inspiration: Stamps

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Inspiration for a wedding theme, wedding invitations, or any stationary product can come from anything.  Vintage items of all sorts have great history, but also have beautiful designs.  Look at old postage stamps for inspiration….they have so many beautiful colors, compositions, and central imagery!  Take a look at these and think about how they could be applied to your wedding invitations or wedding theme.  Ask a wedding planner and a wedding invitation designer to help make your inspiration come to life.  All postage stamp images are courtesy of deposit photos:  www.deposit photos.com

vintage stamps
Vintage Stamps for Wedding Inspiration
Vintage Inspiration: Stamps

Etsy Accessories: Birds

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Here is the first of a series I plan to expand on:  Accessory designs from Etsy sellers.  I think there are many fantastic shops on Etsy where brides can find wonderful things for their weddings (including my shop!)

For this first of this series, I am focusing on accessories with birds.

bird accessories
Accessories with a bird theme from Etsy shops
  1. Bird nest hair piece:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/kisforkani
  2. Peacock earings:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/LaPlumeNoir
  3. Bird clutch:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/FA2u
  4. Black feather vintage heels:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/AdrianCompanyVintage
  5. Bird pocket mirror:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/littlepinkplum
Etsy Accessories: Birds

Butterfly Inspiration

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Happy Monday!  I collect butterflies (preserved species) and have always loved their beauty.  Here is an invitation I designed for a butterfly themed wedding, and a butterfly inspiration board that I hope gets you inspired for your wedding!  The invitation can be found here:  http://www.etsy.com/listing/79806979/butterfly-wedding-invitation

butterfly invitation
designed for butterfly lovers
butterflies
butterfly inspiration board by Sofia Sayer

1)       Butterfly bouquet:  Martha Stewart Weddings

2)      Butterfly box:  Martha Stewart Weddings

3)      Ceramic dishes:  www.favorsandflowers.com

4)      Butterfly mobile:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/avisandiris

5)      Butterfly veil:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/sibodesigns

6)      Butterfly necklace:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/PixieDust

7)      Butterfly wedding cake www.robynlovescake.com

8)      Butterfly flower girl dress:  www.cutieclothes.com

9)      Butterfly ring bearer pillow:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/OliveandFern

10)   Butterfly tags:  http://www.etsy.com/people/ShopOlio

11)   Butterfly confetti:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/ddeforest

Butterfly Inspiration

Gingham Inspiration

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This Monday I want to share with you a fun theme you may be inspired by for your wedding:  Gingham!

Here is a Gingham invitation designed by me, and a Gingham inspiration board.  Go to my Etsy shop here to see the invitation in detail:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/79371104/gingham-with-bow-wedding-invitation-and

Gingham Invitation
Gingham with Bow invitation for a country, shabby chic, or outdoor wedding
gingham
gingham inspiration board by Sofia Sayer

1.  cookie mix mason jars:  DIY idea, www.thecleverbride.net

2. monogrammed melamine plates, $22 each for 10″; laplates.com.

3.  gingham dress:  Isaac Mizrahi’s for Liz Claiborne. $189; 800-555-9838 for stores

4.  chinese takeout containers:  $14 for six; plumparty.com

5.  gingham men’s shirt:  Chelsea and Forest’s wedding:  photo credit: Jill Thomas. Jillthomasphotography.com

6.  gingham wrapped bouquet:  Event Design/Styling: bash, please http://www.bashplease.com

7.  Missy and Mike’s wedding décor:  photo credit:  Laura Moss. http://www.lauramoss.com

8. gingham cake by Whipped Bakeshop: http://www.whippedbakeshop.com/

9.  yellow fabric (made into tablecloth), $2.89 per yard; fabricdirect.com.

Gingham Inspiration

Theater themed wedding, Fort Collins Colorado

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I designed the stationary wedding decor for my good friend Kate O’Donnell Diaz, who is also a wonderful wedding planner for Green Apple Weddings http://www.greenappleweddings.com/.  Kate and Brian met in the theater in Manhattan, and wanted to incorporate this theme into their wedding.  I was so happy to work with a couple that was so open to creativity!  They knew their theme, and they knew their color choices (red, orange, bright pink) and were a pleasure to work with.  You can see what I designed for them in the photography blog of Jennifer Schumacher:  http://www.jenniferschumacherphotography.com/blog/2011/07/colorado-theater-wedding-in-fort-collins/

Here is a snapshot of the escort cards I designed for Kate and Brian.  Go to Jennifer’s blog to see more!

Creative Escort Cards, by Sofia Invitations and Prints
Creative Escort Cards by Sofia Invitations and Prints
Theater themed wedding, Fort Collins Colorado