Pearls of Wisdom: Sassy or Classy?

Pearls of Wisdom are bits of info that industry professionals have shared with us, to share with you. We’ll pull from photographers, florists, event coordinators, fashionistas, business owners… and whoever else is beaming with creative ideas to share. Whether these pearls are to inspire, indulge, clarify or challenge, we invite you to take them or leave them, and tell us what you think! One wedding trend that lives on in 2010: Colored Bridal Shoes. We know that tradition says to wear white or ivory “dyed to match” heels… but then they never get worn again. Stepping away from tradition can sometimes be hard {if not for you, perhaps for your parents} but this trend is both sassy and classy.

Photo by: Laura Ashbrook Photography

Colored shoes can be a fun way to integrate your wedding colors into your bridal attire, show a peep of personality and get more bang for your buck. Pops of color can revitalize the traditional matrimonial black & white by coordinating the brides shoes, bridesmaid’s dresses, the groomsmen’s ties, cufflinks, even socks and {of course}the invitations. Indoors or outdoors, year round, this little detail can add a lot of personality to your special day!

These "Pearls" were gifted by, Lynn De Koekkoek. Lynn has worked in the fashion industry for nearly 10 years, but was a fashionista right from the womb. She has gained expertise through working for Nordstrom Corporate and Cole Haan as well as obsessing over trend forecasting and worshiping Anna Wintour {Chief editor of Vogue} in her spare time.

Cocktails with Beantown Bride

T’was a stormy night in Boston, our train was delayed, our hair was not cooperating, but we were on a mission. This mission, while vital to achieve with the utmost class, did involve cocktails. Beantown Bride couldn’t have asked for a better setting for their cocktail party celebration. Some people might fear a hearty storm, but others would agree that watching lightening dance through an entire wall of glass while standing in a chic space with some of Bostons most talented wedding vendors, is quite idyllic. We are forever in love with the Hyatt Harborside Hotel’s ballroom, their sweeping views of the city and romantic lighting.

While we were busy chattering with other vendors, it was hard to miss the detail that went into this soiree. Tall cocktail rounds draped with iridescent blue silk, topped with white roses, treat tables with candies in green and blue, milk and white chocolates, delicious bites being passed, and a yummy signature champagne cocktail… we want to go back. Right this minute.

Many friends were made at this Beantown Bride event, friends who you too will meet later through our “Pearls of Wisdom” tips from Event Professionals. Keep your eyes open for more pretty ideas from some very extraordinary people!

Mission accomplished.

This birthday soiree blew us away!

We LOVE birthdays. Not so much our own, but birthday parties for other people really get us pumped up! Recently, we experienced the sheer magnificence of attending the 30th birthday of our friend, Sara Zarella, a Rhode Island based photo novelist. Knowing how fantastic, sweet and creative Sara is, we could have guessed that she’d put on quite the party, but even us seasoned party-goers were blown away! Being in the wedding industry herself, you can imagine what happens when Sara’s vendor friends collaborate… a gorgeous setting, outdoor fire, a sound system that could wake the neighbors, 3 custom cakes, an interactive photo booth, not to mention some pretty enticing invites to set the tone... wink.)As you may guess where this is going, here were a few highlights from the night:

Well now we’re blushing!

Sometimes it’s hard to take compliments! But since we received one today, we couldn’t not share... Denver based Cassandra Rose Events featured us on their blog! We helped Cassie brand her company in the wee planning stages and are thrilled to see things taking off! Stop by, take a little look-see and if you’re looking for someone to coordinate your wedding , plan your next party, throw together a shower or even design a corporate event, keep Cassandra Rose in mind!

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Paper Moss + NYC = National Stationery Show!

Last weekend, Paper Moss went to the National Stationery Show in NYC! We had such a great time visiting with current vendors and suppliers, meeting other very talented stationery designers and getting inspired. The show features over 900 exhibitors! In other words, for those of us who love paper, the Stationary Show is our version of heaven. If you’re nerdy like us, you can check out the National Stationary Shows blog. It’s next to impossible to tackle the entire show in one day- but we came close! Our new friends from NYC Photobooth encouraged us to put away our professionalism, be a little silly and try out their product. They didn’t have to twist our arms… and now, we are obsessed! With customizable frames on the photos, these will never get lost in the shuffle with other photo booth pics. A perfect addition to any party, wedding, stationary tradeshow, reunions and the like. So, we would like to thank NYC Photobooth for capturing this occasion- this birth of incredible new ideas- this turning point for Paper Moss! We have some very exciting things in the works, so stay tuned! We’re a little giddy, can you tell?

Save The Date: East Greenwich Wedding Walk

Some of Paper Moss' favorite vendors will be hosting a "Wedding "Walk" on Saturday April 10th from 12 noon until 5PM. All businesses will be offering great discounts! There will be diamond pendant raffles and 15% off wedding bands and engagement rings at Dugan Jewelers and Timeless Designs. Grilled Pizza and snacks will be provided by Cafe Fresco, and Zuzu's Petals will be offering dress discounts! They have some amazing dresses {ummm, Nicole Miller, anyone?}you could wear for your rehearsal dinner, shower, brunch, honeymoon and more! The walk will start at Dugan Jewelers where you will recieve a tote and be entered to win two diamond pendants! Sounds like a fun day out....!

Gather your friends and come join the fun. The Walk begins at: Dugan Custom Jewelers 164 Main St. East Greenwich, RI (401) 884-6800 www.dugancustomjewelers.com/

Paper Moss wins "Brides Choice Awards 2010"!

WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, just announced Paper Moss has been selected to receive the WeddingWire 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards™ for Custom Stationery! The annual Bride’s Choice Awards recognizes and celebrates excellence in quality and service within the wedding industry, as determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys from over 500,000 newlyweds.

Paper Moss is among the top five percent of all vendors in the WeddingWire community, which includes over 100,000 wedding professionals across the US and Canada. Awards were given to winners across 19 different service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers.

“We are excited to recognize and honor the success of the top wedding professionals within the WeddingWire Community” said Timothy Chi, WeddingWire’s Chief Executive Officer. “The annual Bride’s Choice Awards program has given us the unique opportunity to highlight the best wedding professionals in each region as reviewed by brides and grooms who have utilized their services in the past year.”

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We are happy to announce that Paper Moss is among the very best Stationery Companies within the WeddingWire Network, which includes WeddingWire and Martha Stewart Weddings. We would like to thank our past newlyweds for nominating us for the 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards!!!