A little Vineyard Vines touch

One of our favorite weddings of 2010 brought the opportunity for Paper Moss to work with a classic New England brand, Vineyard Vines. By now, you have got to know how much we thrive on customizing things. When the opportunity came about to customize ties for one of our grooms and his groomsmen, see the classic, preppy and sentimental spin it put on this idyllic wedding.

What a gorgeous group of people! To see more of Abby & Andrew's big day, check out our previous post.

 

Interested in having custom ties for your wedding? Don't hesitate to ask us how to make it happen!!! The possibilities are endless...

 

*Photos courtesy of Leila Brewster Photography ; Wedding coordinated by TRUE Event

Hello, Spring!

With spring on the way and Easter around the corner {count 'em: 13 days!} we can't resist all things that represent the season. Pastel colors, sun dresses, Easter eggs, festively shaped chocolates and baked goods! Not only are these a few of our favorite things, but there is something so inspiring, hopeful and redeeming about this time of year! Here are some ways to add a little springtime flare into your home...

 

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Happy Spring!!!

Dance, dance!

Congratulations! We made it though another week. Who is doing something fun this weekend?

We feel a little bit giddy about having a few days to relax, so giddy that we could bust a move.... or even try making a fabulous new drink recipe? Perhaps replicating the Cucumber Martini we tried earlier this week? Sounds refreshing and perfect for a Spring weekend.

Happy Friday!

xo

*Photo courtesy of Pink Wallpaper

DIY: precious place cards

There is something so satisfying about embarking on a DIY journey and knowing that the delicious outcome is in your hands. Those of you who love to have that personal touch on your events {be it a bridal shower, wedding or birthday party} you'll adore these vintage award ribbon place cards. Thank you, Laurie Cinotto and Once Wed for passing the inspiration! undefined

You'll need:
- Crepe paper (two or three colors,  any thickness in a roll or folded pack)
- Decorative Paper
- Ribbon (1/2 inch wide,  a simple, acetate florist ribbon works well for these)
- Glue gun and glue sticks
- Scissors (regular, pinking shears, or any decorative scissor)
- Stapler

Directions:
1.  Begin by cutting a 2″ wide by 20″ long strip from your roll or folded pack of crepe paper.  You’ll want the “grain” of the paper to run the short way.    The bottom of your strip should be cut with standard scissors, but you can use any decorative scissors to cut the top edge.  (See figure one)
2.  If you are right handed, pick up the left end of your paper strip (straight edge at the bottom, ruffled edged on top) and begin folding small, angled pleats.    Keep the completed pleats pinched between your left hand thumb and index finger as you work.  Keep your pleats even.   
If you’re left handed, start from the right end.   Hold the completed pleats with your right thumb and index finger, fold with your left hand.  (See figure 2)
3.   Keep folding your angled pleats and a circle shape will naturally form.    
4.  When you have a complete circle, stop folding and trim any remaining paper.
5.  Keep holding your medallion between your index finger and thumb.  Take your plier stapler and carefully staple the center of the medallion.  Turn the medallion 45 degrees, and staple again to create a “x” in the center.   This should secure all the pleats. If, by chance, it doesn’t, it’s fine to add another staple or two.  (See figure 3 and 4)
6.  Cut another crepe paper strip  approximately 1.5 inches high and 15 inches long.  Repeat steps 2 through 5 to create a second,  slightly smaller  medallion.   You can use the same color paper as you did for the first medallion, or you can chose a coordinating color.

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7.  When you have completed the second piece, put a dab of hot glue in the center of your larger medallion and place the smaller medallion on top of it.
8.  Print your guests name on a sheet of card stock and cut out a circle with the  name centered on it.  Glue the circle in the middle of the smaller medallion.   (See figure 5)
9.  Cut two 4 – 5 inch lengths of ribbon.   Snip a little triangle  from one end of each ribbon.
10.  Glue the ribbons to the center of the back side of the larger medallion. (finished ends dangling down).   Cut a circle out of your decorative paper, ( smaller than the diameter of your largest medallion)  and glue to the back.  (See figure 6)
11.  Place the ribbon medallions at each guest’s place setting, on their napkin,  or attach to the backs of their chairs.
To make a more ruffly medallion, cut a extra long strip and begin making your pleats.  When your circle is complete, go around it again and make a second row of pleats and then staple the center.   (See figure 7)
Add decorative patterned papers between your medallion layers to add a little more color.  (See figure 8 and 9)

 

*Photos courtesy of Once Wed

 

Tuesday Shoesday Inspiration

Today's Tuesday Shoesday pick was inspired by a recent photo shoot we collaborated on with some fabulous New England Vendors. As seen yesterday on Style Me Pretty, this 'Miss American Pie' theme took on a modern twist with a fun color combination of red and teal. One of our latest shoe obsessions are these canvas & rope pumps that happen to come in our featured colors... and a lot more.

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Be sure to see the rest over on SMP!

Credits: Event Planning and Design: Details with Love / Photography: Adeline and Grace Photography / Stationery: Paper Moss / Calligraphy: Megan Chapin Calligraphy / Flowers: Studio 539 Flowers / China & Rentals: Rentals Unlimited / Venue: Mount Hope Farm / Custom Furniture & Linen: Ryan Designs / Hair & Makeup: Jennie Kay Murphy / Wedding Dress: Wedding Belle NYC

 

 

Come by and see us on....

Happy Monday! We are really loving today because we have the honor of being featured on both Wed Candy and Style Me Pretty! Please stop by over there and say hello & leave those bloggers some love. Below is a 'behind the scenes' video by the talented Artistic Wedding Group that will give a peek into today's SMP photo shoot. Have a fabulous rest of the day!

 

Miss American Pie Inspiration Shoot from Artistic Wedding Video Group (F. on Vimeo.

 

 

Finding the Perfect Dress

Finding the perfect dress may be as challenging as finding the perfect man, however as they say, "When you know, you just KNOW." Right? As fun as trying on dresses may be, the search can be a daunting task. We ran across these tips on Boston.com and just had to pass the words of wisdom along to brides-to-be.

Former brides, have we forgotten any important advice below?

1. Don’t start shopping until you pick a date and reception location. A formal, heavy satin gown will make you wilt at an outdoor resort wedding in August.

2. Do plan a budget for the entire wedding first to help determine how much you can spend on a dress.

3. Don’t get hung up on one dress or style. Another may be far more flattering.

4. Do keep comfort in mind. It’s great to look sexy or dramatic, but make sure the gown will stay in place when you dance, sit, and bend over to greet guests.

5. Don’t go shopping with friends. Their favorite dress isn’t necessarily yours.

6. Do choose the shade of white that most flatters your skin tone.

7. Don’t wear a long, delicate train at a beach or other outdoor wedding. It can get snagged and dirty easily.

8. Do bring a variety of well-fitting bras when shopping for your dress. You’ll get a much better sense of the look and fit of each gown.

9. Don’t wait. Bridal salons say six months before the wedding is ideal, to allow time for ordering and alterations.

10. Do pay for a wedding gown with a charge card rather than a check. If something goes wrong, you’ll have more options for getting your money back.

Happy Shopping!!

*Photo courtesy of Tumblr

 

 

Peep Toe Perfection

I'll try my hardest not to overload you with BHLDN items, but it's tough because it's so Paper Moss' style! Regardless, I think you'll enjoy our pick for Tuesday Shoesday. We are big fans of the peep toe style, but these just take it to a whole other level with the puffs of silk and velvet fabric. Perfection. *Photos courtesy of BHLDN

Nice napkins!

While prepping for a little get-together several weeks ago, we realized at the last minute that all details were covered - except the napkins. This may sound trite, but everything else was perfectly coordinated and in place! Of course the guests had such a fabulous time that no one noticed, but this definitely inspired us to look into some napkin options for our next soiree. undefined

Dress up plan cloth napkins with a variety of ribbon rings.... the options are endless and you can mix and match to fit the event! For each ring, fold a 6-inch length of fabric ribbon in half, right sides facing, and sew ends together with a 1/4-inch seam allowance. Turn the rings right side out, and slip them around rolled napkins.

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Use boat snaps (available at boating stores) and an off-white cord to make these super cute nautical napkin rings! {Make them}

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Make an instant monogram with metallic ink and rubber stamps. What a simple and chic way to spice up paper napkins!

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Seersucker makes us giddy. So do parties... what a perfect combination!  The classic fabric is inexpensive and available at almost any cloth store, so you can mix and match a few colors and make 'em yourself!

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For a sit down dinner, this bow is such a fun way to class up the setting. Here's how to make it happen: spread a dinner napkin out, lying flat. Fold opposite sides in so they meet at the center. Then fold again at the center to form a narrow, ribbonlike shape. Next, fold short ends in so they meet at the center. Cinch in the middle with a ribbon in a coordinating color, and glue at back.

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A childhood craft favorite gone classy: metallic or colorful pipe cleaners! Twist them into letters to make monogramed accessories for napkin rings. How cute are these??

 

Check out more of Martha's napkin ideas here.

*Photos courtesy of Martha Stewart

 

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Thank goodness its FRIDAY!!! We've been waiting patiently for this day... and so have you. Well congratulations friends, we made it through to the weekend. What fun adventures do you have planned??

We're already dreaming of brunch tomorrow, where yet again we will battle the dilemma of going with something sweet or something savory. OH the difficult decisions that weekends hold!!!

*Photo courtesy of Letter Happy

Link those cuffs!

French cuffs: the words go together perfectly. While it's not the cuffs that matter {but rather the man inside the shirt} we can't deny our love for the options and splash of personality that cuff links can provide. What a fun way to add another element of customization to a wedding! Have you seen all of the options available??! A fabulous gift for your groom-to-be? Perhaps a little groomsmen gift? Here are some of our favorite sweet & classic ideas for a wedding, but don't stop here, browse on!!

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We couldn't leave out one of our favorite couples, Kaitlyn & Ben who's gorgeous wedding was featured on SMP as it boasted some fabulous details, including his bulldog cufflinks from Banana Republic!

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*Photos courtesy of respective sites