Nicole + Daniel’s Shabby Chic Lace Wedding Invitations

I absolutely love working with my brides and love the relationship I build with my couples and their families.  Nicole is an absolute doll!  I love it when we’re given a bit of direction (pink and shabby chic vintage) and then we’re allowed to go with it.  We created the wedding invitations, RSVP cards, and custom wedding postage to match the invitation.  We used a little bit of calligraphy to address the envelopes for mailing.
Irma Green of Simply Shabby Chic Event Planning coordinated their wedding.  It was so much fun!
A couple of weeks back we showed you the video by R&C Films.  You can check our past post about it here.
The lovely Melissa Gilden of Melisa-Gilden-Photography captured the wedding day.
What a beautiful wedding and I’m so THANKFUL to be a small part of it!
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Dan + Nicole Highlights

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Congrats to Nicole and Daniel on tying the knot!! Nicole is such a doll and it was great having the privilege of creating their wedding invitations.   This video created by R&C Films captured some of their beautiful moments.  Listening to Nicole recite her vows brought tears to my eyes!  If anyone is considering or wondering how nice it might be to create an artistic, cinematic film of your wedding then head over to R&C Films or their Facebook page and check out what they have to offer.

 

Tactfully Asking Your Parents For Money

 

 

Forget that old rule that weddings are paid for by the parents of the bride.  That time has passed.  As the marrying age has gone up, so has the amount that the couple contributes to their own nuptials.  And while parents on both sides still often contribute, don’t automatically assume that they will give you carte blanche for your wedding.

Then comes the “fun” part of asking the parents if they are interested in contributing.  Don’t make one person do all of the asking.  Each one of you gets to ask your own parents.

 

How to Ask Parents for Money

First of all, you should ask to have a conversation with your parents. Don’t spring it on them!  Ask, “When would be a good time to talk to you both about whether or not you’d like to help cover the cost for the wedding?” Ask first if they would like to contribute, not how much they want to contribute.

Show your parents ideas of the type of wedding that you are looking to create, how much it will cost, and how much you and your fiancé(e) can contribute.  Then ask if they would consider contributing a set amount to fund a specific part of the wedding in lieu of giving you a gift. And don’t expect them to have the money right on the spot. Tell your parents to take some time to think about it because weddings can be expensive.

Regardless of their answer, make them feel comfortable with whatever they decide.  Remember, this is your event, not theirs.  They shouldn’t have to go into debt for your wedding day, no matter how important you feel it is to have a designer gown or a full five-course dinner with open bar for everyone you know.

The best attitude is to appreciate when anyone contributes in any way at all–whether it’s helping you plan and prepare or giving you money to help with costs–Be grateful.

 

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A Fabulously Grand Wedding – Ofelia and Jose

Ofelia and Jose were married this past July at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church and the reception was held at the beautiful Hotel Rosedale.  Ofelia was such a fantastic bride to work with and her wedding invitations reflected her personality perfectly!  She was two months away from her wedding when she contacted me and she was just getting around to ordering the invitations.  It’s not like she was sitting around daydreaming.  If you recall from my past post on her bridal shower invitations, which you can check out here, she was preparing to graduate from Cal State, purchasing a house, starting a new job and planning a wedding! Talk about staying busy.

I got to know her very well during our initial meeting and was very impressed by all that she was juggling.  Ofelia didn’t really have a theme but she knew she wanted her wedding invitations to be simple but beautiful.  She liked bright bold color and after listening to her tell the story of their journey together and the planning she was able to check off her list  I was able to pull together from those elements.  We began to focus on the important detail that kept popping up in her wedding planning, Gerbera Daisies!  Some say *Gerber* some say *Gerbera* but both names refer to the same South African beauties. Ofelia thought she didn’t have a theme but it was right there reflected in her bouquet, the wedding cake, her centerpieces all had Gerbera Daisies incorporated into them.  The beautiful pictures that follow are courtesy of Rick Juarez Photography.

 

Catering by Rangel Catering

Couple’s Seating provided by Time of My Life Entertainment

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50’s Inspired Wedding Dresses

Are Shorter Hemlines Making A Comeback?

So, you want to wear something new on your wedding day but you still want to have that vintage vibe, then your best bet is to go for a vintage inspired wedding dress.

There a some top designers that offer 50’s style wedding dresses. Stephanie Allin  is definitely one of those designers.

 These 3/4 length dresses are absolutely gorgeous. It speaks of an era that was all about understated elegance.  All the while accentuating a woman’s curves in a very classy way.

Dresses via Stephanie Allin

 

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Mimosa Cupcakes

These were posted for a Mother’s day idea but you could just as easily snag the idea for a bridal shower or wedding. I saw this posted over on the SheKnows website..Yum!

Make the most of any celebration with these mini, mimosa-flavored cupcakes. Serve them up in tall flutes and top with a garnish made from orange-peels.

These Momosa Cupcakes are a definite “must try” for me.

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Are Celebrity Weddings Giving People Unrealistic Expectations of What a Wedding Should Be?

Many young girls look forward to weddings from the moment they start watching Disney princess movies. In many cases, they picture their weddings as extravagant affairs, complete with Prince Charming, elegant dining, gowns galore for the wedding party and, if they dare to dream big, happy, supportive family members. Then, they get older and they are exposed to the world of celebrity weddings. Now they are dreaming of huge guest lists, imported flowers, famous chefs, million dollar rings and more.

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This wide sweeping expectation for extravagant weddings is on the top of every bride’s list. It is also completely unrealistic. Even celebrity weddings Continue reading “Are Celebrity Weddings Giving People Unrealistic Expectations of What a Wedding Should Be?”

History of Wedding Invitations

The History of Wedding Invitations – Announcing the Big Day through the Ages

Just about everyone can relate to this.

You’re going through the mail, stacking the bills on one side and the junk mail on the other side when all of the sudden you come across your name delicately scrawled in perfect handwriting across a soft pink or blue envelope.

Thinking that it could be a letter from your Great Aunt May, and hoping desperately that this isn’t just a ploy by a collection company to make you feel bright and cheery before dropping a lawsuit in your lap, you open the envelope very carefully. Continue reading “History of Wedding Invitations”