I just saw these posted over at Oh Joy! and I immediately wanted to share them as an awesome idea for wedding favors. I would say they’d be a great Save the Date too, but I know if I got one of these in the mail, it would be gone instantaneously. More info at Chocolate Editions. Photo credits belong to Chocolate Editions.
Bride Ideas Sticky Notes
I absolutely LOVE Chronicle Books. I realized it after seeing them listed on favorite books as publisher time and time again, I got the hint and checked out their website and even their shop in San Fransisco. After that I was hooked. I visit their site every few month. Tonight I stumbled across an upcoming release – on September 16th Brides Ideas Sticky Notes comes out full of notes for flagging magazines, calls to make, and more. Awesome gift to help a bride stay organized or to treat yourself if you’re a bride!
Elum Desk Sets
I couldn’t resist sharing these beautiful letterpress desk sets I found at Elum this morning. Wouldn’t they make wonderful bridesmaid presents? I adore them! I’m particularly crazy about the yellow Aviary design, but they are all wishlist-worthy. Thought you might want to check them out at http://www.elumdesigns.com/shop/letterpress-desk-sets. Happy looking!
RESOURCES FOR BRIDES – Templates from Russell + Hazel
Oh my goodness, I just came accross a new online shop, Russell + Hazel. It’s amazing! You should definitely check it out for all of their stylish office supplies and gift ideas. But the really exciting bit is their free, beautiful and helpful templates for brides. In order to respect all the hard work that they did putting it together, I’ve listed out all the templates available and will give you the link to the containing page (rather than direct links for each template.) The link is http://www.russellandhazel.com/ideas_weddingtemplates.html. Enjoy!
1. Wedding Timeline/Checklist_1
2. Wedding Timeline/Checklist_2
3. Wedding Timeline/Checklist_3
4. Wedding Timeline/Checklist_4
5. Wedding Timeline/Checklist_5
6. Beauty Worksheet_Hair
7. Beauty Worksheet_Makeup
8. Bridal Party Contact List
9. Bridal Salon Appointments
10. Bridesmaid Fashion Worksheet
11. Bridesmaid Fashion Worksheet for Bride
12. Budget Worksheet_1
13. Budget Worksheet_2
14. Budget Worksheet_3
15. Budget Worksheet_4
16. Budget Worksheet_5
17. Ceremony Worksheet
18. Day-of Wedding Checklist
19. Destination Wedding Event Schedule
20. Destination Wedding Travel Worksheet
21. Emergency Kits
22. Floor Plan_Rectangular Tables
23. Floor Plan_Round Tables
24. Floor Plan_Square Tables
25. Flower Worksheet
26. Groom & Groomsmen Fashion Worksheet
27. Groom & Groomsmen Fashion Worksheet for Bride
28. Guest List Tracker
29. Honeymoon Travel Details
30. Menu Worksheet
31. Music Play/Do Not Play List
32. Music Worksheet
33. Photo Shot List
34. Registry Information
35. Registry Worksheet_1
36. Registry Worksheet_2
37. Rentals Worksheet_1
38. Rentals Worksheet_2
39. Rentals Worksheet_3
40. Transportation Worksheet
41. Travel & Accommodations Worksheet
42. Vendor Contact List_Baker
43. Vendor Contact List_Caterer
44. Vendor Contact List_Ceremony Location
45. Vendor Contact List_Florist
46. Vendor Contact List_Musicians/DJ
47. Vendor Contact List_Officiant
48. Vendor Contact List_Photographer
49. Vendor Contact List_Reception Location
50. Vendor Contact List_Stationer
51. Vendor Contact List_Videographer
52. Vendor Contact List_Wedding Planner
53. Wedding Cake Worksheet
54. Wedding Day Timeline
55. Wedding Gown & Accessories Order Worksheet
56. Wedding Invitation Worksheet
57. Wedding Stationery Order Worksheet
60 Charming & Absolutely Amazing Wedding Invitation Sites
Yes, the time has finally come to share some of my most coveted links. Below you’ll find a list of 60 AMAZING stationery sites. I handpicked them and set the links to take you as directly as possible to the wedding invitation/wedding portfolio areas of the sites. This collection includes some more traditional stationery sites, but mostly it’s a collection of charming designs. You’ll swoon as soon as you see all the contrasting colors, beautiful letterpress, great combinations, vintage-inspired styles, and just plain breathtaking paper choices out there. Sit down, ladies, because here we go!
Good on Paper Design
Linda & Harriett
Pearl by Milkmaid Press
Wiley Valentine
Hammerpress
Cheree Berry
Hello, Lucky!
Bella Figura
Atelier Isabey
The Lettered Olive
Inkbox Design Studio (Definitely worth waiting for it to load – go to the portfolio section. Gorgeous destination invites!!)
Paper & Chocolate
Paper + Cup Designs
Bird and Banner
Sesame Letterpress
Olive-Route
Simplesong Design
Sonia Davis Design
Float Paperie
Flush Designs
Swayspace Letterpress
Paisley Quill
Yonder Yest
Pretty Handsome Paper (Make sure you look below after you click on a style – great combinations!)
Kenzie Kate
Sanskripts
Pica Press (my favorite part is the custom design => wedding)
Brown Sugar Design (Worth the hunt to the wedding portfolio)
Blush Paperie
Blue Ribbon Design
Paper Cut Industries
Martha Stewart (through Crane & Co.)
Dauphine Press
Kate Spade (through Crane & Co.)
White Aisle
Subtle Glances Letterpress
CEVD
Mr. Boddington’s Studio
Design des Troy
Chartula Studio (Laser cut invitations – lots of potential)
Elum
Minna Designs
Miss Pickles Press (Really amazing for all the tiny wedding details)
Ephemera
Saima Says Design
Mok Duk
Chewing the Cud Weddings
Linea Carta
Lulu Paper
Milkmaid Press
Peculiar Pair Press
Carrot and Stick Press
Two Paperdolls
Oslo Press (Paper & wood invites – love them!!!)
Night Owl Paper Goods (Another site for paper & wood invites)
Letterpress Studio & Custom Designs
If you are like me and have looked through all these and felt the uncontrollable urge to design your own invitations, the following three links are for you. They all do letterpress for custom designs (as in your design), but they also have designers on staff to help you out. Hope you find the links helpful!
Saturday’s Bridal Obsessions
I’m completely and utterly obsessed with some of these items and ideas for brides. They’re in no particular order and the photographs are not mine, but I had to share!!
1) Oui ring – it’s Dior and discontinued, but I’m madly in love with the sweetness and simplicity of it. If you go the custom-made route, the style could always be used to spell something else.
2) Map paintings by Rachel Ann Austin. These bright paintings are done on maps. I’m not sure whether or not she’ll do custom work – but wouldn’t it be fantastic to have your first hometown as newlyweds incorporated into a painting? I adore the idea and her cheerful colors. These make me smile…
3) Umbrellas & Parasols – either as a bridal extra or as a photo shoot prop, I’m ga-ga over the idea of umbrellas. This umbrella is a Guy de Jean parasol, available in a dusty purple, cream, black and some other colors. If you don’t want to pay top-dollar for a brand new umbrella, you can always go to the great selection at Bella Umbrella. Bella Umbrella is both a rental and umbrella sales store. The story behind it is wonderful and inspiring too – a bride bought all of these umbrellas for her own wedding and then started a rental company with them. There’s a whole section on bridal parasols too (although I’m partial to bright colorful umbrellas).
4) Colorful, non-traditional ring bears pillows. Although I made the pillow for my sister’s wedding and I have to say, it was pretty good, it’s nice to save the time and buy them. These from bklyn pillow are delightful. Their current stock is a little scarce, but keep checking back – I’m sure she’ll have more soon!
5) Vanessa by Grazia - These shoes are an old obsession and they were my sister’s find and final pick for wedding shoes. As a gift for being her maid of honer, she gave them to me in black. I don’t think I could be more infatuated. They are surprisingly easy to walk in and stay glued on to your feet so you never worry about a mishap. Worth every little penny.
6) Every Jot & Tittle – I keep trying to invent ways I could use this etsy seller’s adorable tags. The most obvious answer is that they would make perfect placecards or table numbers. The best part? She does custom orders.
7) Paper flowers. The best paper flowers that I’ve seen done are by Zoe Bradley – they make me want to design for merchandise/ store fronts. Her work is beautiful and clean and large. Paper flowers can be a bit hokey… not these though! My suggestion would be to check out Paper Source and their flower kits. You can always blow up the pattern and do them in the color of your choosing.
Keep an eye out for a huge batch of new photos in the next couple weeks!!!
Itty Bitty Treasures: Children’s Toys, Books, & More
Happy Monday! Another week has rolled along and this time we’re featuring gifts for kids! The first one had to be thrown in there even though it’s more of a baby shower gift because it’s on sale and a great present for baby showers.
See more of my Itty Bitty Treasures list at ThisNext.
Spring Showers: Cheery Bridal Shower Gift & Decorating Ideas
Happy Monday! Thought I would start the week out right with some bridal shower gift & decorating ideas. Stay tuned every week for more product recommendations and, of course, to see the latest photos!
