Maybe it's because St. Patricks day was yesterday or perhaps it's the fact that we can't seem to get over 2013's Pantone of the year, but we're LOVING all things green. A range of green tones for a wedding palette is quickly becoming one of our fresh new faves. Playing up greens in the floral department is also a huge trend right now... garland draped down the center of long tables, adding more greenery to bouquets, boutonnieres, etc. This palette paired with white and hints of gold is a super elegant look!
Winter Whimsy
All this cold weather is more than getting to us. It's been one long winter!! Despite that, we're still finding {and LOVING} lots of cozy wedding inspiration for those of you who are planning winter weddings. Here's our latest round-up of colorful, whimsical hues that are sure to look striking against a chilly backdrop!
Cake Trends: Patterns + Florals
One art form that we've always admired is cake designing! Perhaps it's due to our inability to transfer anything remotely artistic to edible things- it's definitely not our wheelhouse! :) Some of the cake styles and trends that we've seen floating around lately have captured our attention and we couldn't resist sharing one of those in particular- geometric patterns paired with florals. Though it's kind of edgy in style, we think the mixing of these elements makes for an interesting & elegant look!
This walk through of translating a trend into a baked good is pretty fun too!! What do you think?!
Modern mint + grey wedding
Today we're feeling inspired by clean lines, geometric shapes and this soft combination of mint & grey tones. Our new Modern Invitation Suite from The Collection is a perfect compliment to this chic & slightly whimsical look! What do you think?
Classic With a Twist
When it comes to wedding palettes, you can't go wrong with keeping a neutral palette- it's timeless! Inspired by the warm tones of blush, white, taupe and gold, we put together this board to showcase one of our new designs from The Collection. Our "Classic with a Twist" suite can be customized with wording, fonts, ink & envelope liner colors and printing method. We love how elegant & versatile it is!!
Sweet & Saucy Cake toppers
For years now, I have had a little crush on Sweet & Saucy Supply. If you're a baker.... or a bride, you'll probably find something in their shop to fall in love with too! Aside from the numerous cute & character-filled cake stands, bowls & platters, they have a killer selection of cake toppers for weddings, birthdays and more! We're absolutely in love with some of these customizable options...
There are also serif & sans serif options if you want to include your initials! Thank you, Sweet & Saucy Supply for offering more pretty things for our wedding day desserts & beyond!!!
Autumn Pairings + Palettes
Since moving to New England, Fall weddings have been some of our favorites! It's always fun to play off of natures palette regardless of the season... but this happens to be one we're completely head over heels for!!
Inspired by the colors of autumn leaves, we think it's warm & sophisticated!
Retro Geometric Wedding Inspiration
Happy Monday, friends! We hope that you had a great weekend and a FABULOUS Thanksgiving! Can you believe that we're fully into the holiday season?! Hopefully you were able to get some relaxation in too… it's a slippery slope into holiday madness from here on out.
Let's take a minute to diverge from thinking about the holidays. For those of you who are planning weddings in 2015, we hope that you have taken a look though our new Ready to Order line, The Collection. We put together an inspiration board based on one of our new designs- Retro Geometric invitation suite {shown here with our clover liner} to get the wheels & inspiration turning!
Happy Monday!
Romantic fall wedding palette
We have been getting so many inquiries for next fall & winter lately! It's so fun to hear what couples are dreaming up for their big day. Being in the midst of some cold & crisp weather gets us so excited about the deep color palettes that people are working with. This monochromatic pairing of berry, eggplant & lilac is one of our favorites so far. We just keep picturing rich letterpress patterns and adding another pop of color with painted edges!!
*** Don't forget to order your Paper Moss Holiday cards ASAP! Check out our 2014 Holiday designs and order by November 17th!!
Vintage + Natural Wedding Palette
Today we're excited to share a perfect for fall wedding color palette that we're absolutely in love with! You can never go wrong, pulling hues from nature and this round up was inspired by a grey blue sky, green grass and trees. Incorporating natural elements like foliage, wood & fibrous burlap ribbon can give an effortless but chic look. We've always been a fan of blue, but this shade of dusty blue is every bit calming and romantic!
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What do you think of this palette?
*** Don't forget to order your Paper Moss Holiday cards ASAP! Check out our 2014 Holiday designs and order by November 17th!!
Pretty Paper: Tiffany & Alan
We recently had a batch of our recent Save the Dates and invitation suites photographed by the lovely & talented Erin McGinn Photography! Words can't even describe how excited we are to share some of our recent work with you all and we're kicking it off today. You probably know how much we love mixing fonts so designing a text heavy, modern Save the Date was a blast to work on. Tiffany & Alan wanted to keep a neutral palette and we're just in love with the rich charcoal & natural paper combination!
We'll share their invitation suite soon too, but want to hold off until after their big day... which is this weekend! Congrats to Tiffany & Alan!!!
On another note, don't forget to order your Paper Moss Holiday cards ASAP! Check out our 2014 Holiday designs and order by November 17th!!
*All photos are courtesy of Erin McGinn Photography
Pretty things are in the works!
Hey there! How was your weekend? We're getting geared up for another busy week putting finishing touches on our NEW WEBSITE and the Ready to Order line!! Wahooo! There are so many fun & beautiful things in the pipeline, we're just plain giddy! Let's kick off the week with some feminine, sassy and well jeweled heels! Aren't they to die for?!
Happy Monday! Now let's carpe diem!!
Will you be my Bridesmaid?
That question. I'm sure we've all been asked that a time or two (or nine)... and if not, it's just a matter of time before it happens. :) When the tables turn and it comes to doing the asking of that special question, we think that passing along a pretty card with a sweet handwritten note is a must. Now, whether you accompany it with a little "bridesmaid survival pack", mini bottle of champagne or some other creative idea, well, that's up to you! Thankfully there are some super cute bridal party specific cards popping up these days! Here are 5 of our absolute favorite cards to help get your wheels turning...
The Mrs. Box
On the chance that you haven't heard by now, we couldn't miss the opportunity to share the arrival of the hottest "must have" that just arrived on the wedding scene. The minds behind the beloved & inspiring blog, Grey Likes Weddings recently released The Mrs. Box. These vintage velvet covered ring boxes are surely the snazziest way to showcase your bling for wedding detail shots... or for those of you popping the question, we can't think of anything better to present the ring in!! They come in a variety of colors & the top can be foil stamped with an initial. Perhaps indicating the soon-to-be last name?! Whatever color you choose, foil or no foil printing, we're absolutely smitten with these bright boxes. Check out the whole selection here!!
Fresh Ideas for Your Ring Bearer
I'm not sure if you caught our post last week on flower girl dresses, but we can't forget about the boys... so here is part two! There are just so many fun ideas circulating these days for ring bearers! Whether you want your little guy dressed to the nines in a miniature tuxedo or sporting a matching tie + suspender combo like some of the ones below, there are countless options that can be found from Etsy, J.Crew, Janie & Jack, etc. We're not only in love with the little ensembles, but also with the creative ways that rings are being carried down the aisle!!
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What look do you want your ring bearer to have?
Flower girl frocks
I'm a sucker for miniature versions of things- cupcakes, dogs, baby shoes and so on. Do you get that same gushy feeling?! When it comes to picking out attire for the kiddos in the wedding party, there is nothing more fun than seeing the frills, lace, ribbons and poufs available for flower girls! These dresses are some of our current faves for that little lady, many of which are available on Etsy, believe it or not!
The first year
Today friends, is a special day in my world. One year ago, my man and I vowed to spend our lives together, for better or worse. It's crazy how fast the time has flown by... and to think of all that has happened!! It has been quite a roller coaster of a year, but I am beyond thankful to have my best friend by my side to face all of the ups and downs that life throws at us. A couple of months ago, the idea popped into my head to recite our vows every year on our anniversary. Leading up to our wedding, we took preparing for our marriage very seriously. We wanted to spend just as much {if not more} time building a foundation for our marriage as we did planning the details of our wedding. Our vows continue to be a powerful reminder of our promise & commitment to each other and to God.
We chose to say traditional vows at our wedding, so when I came across this gorgeous print from Lindsay Letters, I was so excited!
If you want to adopt this tradition, there are many calligraphers and artists on Etsy that you can commission to customize your own words of commitment. Although I LOVED the gold foil print above, I wanted a slightly more traditional piece that included our names & wedding date, so I asked the talented Kristen Henderson, to hand letter ours!
Do you have any special anniversary traditions?
Organic Wedding Inspiration
One of our favorite wedding trends as of late, is incorporating elements from nature to create a lush, romanic ambience. We get to hear about all of the fun details that are in planning phase for our clients, but it's crucial for us to make sure that the invitations we're designing accurately set the tone for the wedding. Having a loose color palette and a near whimsical feel, playing with textures and sparing no effort for elegance, we're giddy at the endless possibilities of this organic look. Here's what we're envisioning...
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What do you think?! Do you love it or prefer a more polished style?
Tea time!
While perusing Style Me Pretty awhile back, we stumbled across this gorgeous Seattle wedding that featured a loose leaf tea bar for guest favors. Don't get me wrong, I would choose coffee over tea most days, but there is something so peaceful & comforting about sipping a cup of tea. Isn't this such a sweet idea?
If you're a tea lover, here are some other fun ways to blend into your wedding day. Aren't these corked test tubes full of leaves just adorable?! And it may come as no surprise, but we're in love with incorporating vintage style tea boxes or china!
Hints for a happy marriage
It's easy to revel in the emotions of being in love and planning a beautiful wedding, but we think one of the most important parts of wedding planning, is MARRIAGE planning! Marriage is hard work and it's not about always "feeling in love", it's about choosing to love your spouse for better or worse. Those of you who are engaged, we want to challenge you to spend some intentional time building a foundation for a lifetime together, even when you're busy picking out linens, centerpieces and going to dress fittings. ;) Plan date nights, ask each other tough questions, talk about if and when you'd want to start a family, be transparent about finances {gasp! I know, it sounds scary but it's worth it}, share your expectations of what married life will look like... etc. We absolutely adore these helpful hints for a happy marriage that Southern Weddings put together. Such a great reminder for marrieds and almost-marrieds, alike.
