You've saved the money, reserved the venue and photographer, and even said, "YES" to the dress. The big things are taken care of (phew!) and you've turned your attention to the next round of details, wondering where can we cut back so we can upgrade our honeymoon flight to first class.
Wedding invitations may be entering your mind as you go down the list of to-do's. You've searched Pinterest and a few online shops, but haven't found "the one" yet, and are wondering if the investment is really worth it.
The short answer is, yes.
Here are three reasons why you should invest in your wedding invitations.
1| IT'S THE FIRST LOOK (FOR YOUR GUESTS)
Your loved ones are so happy and excited for you and the upcoming wedding, and they just can't wait to get their hands on those invitations. Receiving the invitations mean that they will soon be able to celebrate this special occasion with you and your fiance. The next generation is planting roots, the family is expanding, and let's face it, we all want to gather and dance and feel the love in the room!
They open the mailbox and see the calligraphy on the front, decorated with vintage stamps, and immediately know that this is a special envelope. They open the flap and see the beautifully detailed envelope liner, and just a hint of the invitations as they peek out of the envelope.
They pull the wedding invitation suite out of the envelope, and "ooh" and "aah" over the silk ribbon, and the textures that are soon to be revealed. They disassemble the suite and as they hold the invitations in their hands, they catch the shimmer of gold foil on the invitation as they read over the wedding details and start to envision your day.
You see, this is the first look for your guests. This is when they can imagine what the day will be like. This is the first tangible thing that represents your marriage, and your new life together. Surely, it's something special that they will display proudly on their fridge in anticipation of your wedding day.
2| THEY BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER...LITERALLY
Weddings are an interesting event where worlds collide. It's a place where family gathers from both sides, and where friends from different walks of life dance together. You may see your high school friend talking business with your father-in-law's colleague, or your cousin dancing with your fiance's best friend from grad school. I can say from experience that it's totally weird, and completely amazing to have all of "your people" under one roof for an entire day and weekend.
I've always been surrounded by a very close knit family and friends circle, and truly love spending quality time with them all. It's not often that you get to see all your favorite people in such a short amount of time, and it just fills the heart up. You can't imagine this feeling until you've had such an experience, and I can't wait for you to feel it! My heart of full just thinking back on it.
My advice to you, as a friend told me before my wedding, is to stop during the reception, grab your new husband or wife, and just leave the venue. Step outside for a breath. Talk about it the fun events or conversations you've had, look around, and take a tour of the venue before you get sucked into another dance, or taken aside for another picture. Take those few short minutes to soak it all up because it is an amazing feeling.
3| MADE TO LAST LONGER THAN THE WEDDING
For as long as it takes to plan, and all of the details that go into it, there are few tangible items that make it past the wedding day: the photographs, the dress and tux...
and the wedding invitations.
Your wedding invitations are a physical reminder of the feel of your wedding day. The colors, the textures, and the first piece of printed artwork that represent you and your husband. It's something that is able to be framed and displayed, and can be passed down to the next generation.
Let's face it. They'll probably make fun of the pictures and the invitation style just like we did for our parents and grandparents, but hey, it's a memory and a sentiment that they can hold on to for years to come.
YOUR TURN
Are you ready to make this investment in your memories? If so, head on over to my contact page and let's get started.
Wishing you all the best in love, business, and life,
Chelsea B.
You’re staring at your bling all day, still getting used to your new name (hey there, Fiancé!), and you’ve just set your wedding date for October of next year. Congratulations! Among all of the congrats, squeals, and spontaneous dance parties, the first thing that people ask is “Ooo, are you planning a Halloween themed wedding?” Um...no.
If you are a bride like I was, you love fall, but do not want to see pumpkins at your wedding. You still want to have the feel and overall fall aesthetic, but just need some inspiration to get you started. Well ladies, this blog is for you!
Click through to read more, and to get some FREE and fabulous mood boards to get you started planning your fall wedding!
PS: Don't forget to pin these boards, and head on over to our contact page to get started on your fall wedding invitations!
You've saved the money, reserved the venue and photographer, and even said, "YES" to the dress. The big things are taken care of (phew!) and you've turned your attention to the next round of details, wondering where can we cut back so we can upgrade our honeymoon flight to first class.
Wedding invitations may be entering your mind as you go down the list of to-do's. You've searched Pinterest and a few online shops, but haven't found "the one" yet, and are wondering if the investment is really worth it.
The short answer is, yes.
Here are three reasons why you should invest in your wedding invitations.
Beachy. Moroccan. Moody. Vintage. Bohemian. These were all of the words that were used to describe this styled shoot.
Are you intrigued yet?
Nicole and Bryan came to me from somewhere out in the social media wonderland, and I'm so darn happy they did.
Nicole has so much energy and excitement, and they were both SO in love. Nicole knew that she wanted an invitation suite that would accent her designer gown and gorgeous chandelier-filled reception hall when sending it to their over 300 person guest list! She knew she wanted pinks and maybe some green, and wasn't a fan of too much cursive.
The sun has set and the ocean breeze has chilled the guests, but the memories of Jen and Mike's wedding are still warm and fresh in our minds.
I had the amazing pleasure and honor of not only being a bridesmaid, but also stationer for Jen and Mike's New Jersey Beach Wedding. It's not often that I am so involved on both sides, but for Jen, I'd do anything.
Jump on in to hear more about their special wedding day, and to view some pretty pictures of the event!
In an embellished ball gown, Joanne walks down the aisle to meet her soon-to-be-husband, in a church full of their friends and family. Their elegance and love is apparent as they say I do to each other, smiles as wide as their hearts.
We created a super elegant and jaw-dropping invitation suite with rich navy blues, blush and ivory accents, and rose gold foils as the stunning centerpiece...just click here to read more, and see the final suite!
You may remember me talking about a Valentine's styled shoot last year that had everything to do with Kate Spade. You can read about it here, and as you may notice, I was just a LITTLE bit excited about it.
I mean...did you SEE those inspiration boards?!
Well it's almost Valentines Day again this year, so it's fitting that I finally follow up with this today. In the post I mentioned that I'd show you the final products of this Kate Spade Valentines Shoot...
Planning a wedding? You’ve saved the date, secured the venue, and booked the photographer…so what’s next? Time to start thinking about your wedding stationery! With endless options for the design, finishes, and day of pieces, it may be a bit overwhelming, but we’re here to help!
I've teamed up with Lauren Reed from Darling + Pearl to set it straight when it comes to wedding stationery!
Hint: Read all the way to the bottom for a FREE download of EVEN MORE bonus tips!