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Evoking thoughts of paradise … warm wind gently blowing on your face and a cool, tropical drink in your hand … turquoise has been named Pantone’s 2010 color of the year!



Pantone is the industry authority directing color trends for fashion design. Fashion trends translate into bridal wear and influences all the other color choices for wedding details - flowers, linens and, of course, wedding stationery.



We look forward to… Continue

How wonderful it is that modern weddings have shed so many wedding wear traditions. Bridesmaids and groomsmen have so many options other than spending a couple hundred dollars on never-to-be-seen-again dresses and rented tuxedos.

For those who are willing to take some risks, there are elegant alternatives to the typical bridal party wear. Bridesmaids can find some incredibly gorgeous dresses off the rack at department stores. Rather… Continue

The word calligraphy is derived from a Greek word meaning beautiful writing. How true! Calligraphy is an art form, and Rosemary Hall is an incredible artist. For over thirteen years she has been creating works of art for social events, corporate clients and weddings.



We agree that the ultimate finishing touch to an elegant invitation set is an envelope adorned with hand calligraphy. So, if you are looking for fabulously… Continue

Q&A: What is the purpose of the tissue in invitations, do I really need it in my invitation?



Years ago, when formal invitations were written with quill and ink (and then when the printing press was invented), a piece of thin paper similar to modern tissue paper was placed on top of the invitation to prevent ink smudging. This practice continued well after new printing processes were invented and there was actually no need for the tissue. Currently, you may still see some formal… Continue

You’ve sent out your invitations and the responses are starting to roll in. Each day a new batch of responses arrives in the mail. How exciting … until the mystery card arrives!



M______________

Number of guests: 2



Oh, no. Someone forgot to write in their name. Who are these two people attending your wedding? The last thing you want to add to your “to do” list is to start calling your guests.



This situation could have been easily avoided by numbering the… Continue

Being mothers and small business owners has its advantages as well as its challenges. It’s great to be able to work our schedule around our families’ needs. Right now, we are working summer hours and when the kids are back in school we adjust our schedule. When one of our children is sick we don’t have to panic about calling in to work. We simply shift our hours to work in the evening when dad is home.



However, we still struggle with balancing our time between family and work. There… Continue

It is always a good idea to order approximately 10% more of your invitations from your guest list for the "just in case" moments. However, what if you're left with a bundle of invitations after the wedding? Rather than throwing your leftover invitations in the recycling bin, here are some ideas for putting them good use:



- Save one for a scrapbook or just as a memento of your big day

- Create a shadow box of the entire stationery… Continue