Cover Story Postcards by Anthropologie

I was visiting everyone’s favorite store, Anthroplologie over the weekend, and came across a few things that I put on my wish list. However, as a wedding planner it’s hard not to see something and think that it would be a great for a wedding, too.

I will bet you that many of my fellow wedding planners/designers hate the standard, signature only wedding guest books. Who wants a book filled with eligible signatures? Giving your guest an opportunity to leave you a heartfelt message will create long lasting memories that you will cherish for a lifetime. I love reading the messages our friends wrote for us on our wedding day. You will, too. I promise.

I stumbled upon these postcards on Anthropologie and knew they would be a perfect guest book alternative for the bibliophile couple. These Cover Story Postcards are exact replicas of classic paperback works. Wouldn’t they make a great replacement for the traditional guestbook? They’d make a great replacement for wedding table numbers, too.

There are one hundred in a pack and at a great price; I think it’s a perfect buy. The color of each postcard is different and will certainly match any wedding décor. Another must have from Anthroplologie!

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{paper love} Quilling by Sabeena Karnik

I was visiting the lovely blog, Hello Lucky,  and I saw the most amazing example of paper quilling. The artist, Sabeena Karnik,  is an illustrator, calligrapher, and, apparently, master paper sculptor. Her quilling is incerdibly detailed and makes you linger to study each piece. I am in awe of her patience to create such wonderful works of art. Ms. Karnik your work and you are truly beautiful. You can check out more of her work here.

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Illustration Chic!

Fun and hip illustration by by Izak Zenou. Found at Traffic. Perfectly chic, too! Soon you’ll be able to have one of your own. Online shop opening soon…

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Fantastic Finds & Fanciful Designs

I am so excited about this find! I was visiting one of my favorite Canadian blogs, Wed Luxe, and stumbled upon a lovely store they featured called “Fanciful Design”.

The owner of Fanciful Designs, Noel Salmon {a genius at paper designs}, perfectly named her company.This site is definitely filled with fanciful designs to swoon over. One look and I think you will agree that this is paper perfection.

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{Local Love} Newspaper Wedding Invitation

The internet is my favorite place for discovery and my latest discovery is right here in my own backyard. Meet Alchemy Fine Events & Invitations, they are located in the beautiful city San Diego. You can check out their gorgeous blog here.

What really caught my eye, besides all of the gorgeous eye candy on their blog, is this amazing invitation suite. Designed in the fashion of a real newspaper and done in sepia tones this invitation is just like the real thing with crossword puzzles, horoscopes, comics, and personals. How clever is this design? I like clever. It’s my new crush.

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Oh So Glam’s Oh So Perfect Printable

In preparing for my blog’s anniversary week celebration, I contacted some talented friends and asked them to create some very cool surprises for you….and this one does not disappoint!

You should be familiar with my friend Jen AKA OhSoGlam on Twitter. If you are not you are missing out. Visit Jen’s Etsy shop Blush Pintables where you will find bespoke  weddings monograms, labels, invitations, and wine labels to name a few.

When I asked Jen to create something special for you you she sent over these darling address wraps in three of my favorite colors! When I saw them, I knew you would love them as much as I do. Are they not just perfect? I think so!

Here is what the address wraps look like in action. You can use these for all your correspondence or just the special ones!

Jen creates customized address wraps in numerous colors and designs. She created a set of wraps for my event business and I always receive compliments from the recipient. Contact Jen and I’m sure she can create something special for you, too!

Downloads

To access the pink address wrap PDF click here.

To access the blue address wrap PDF click here.

To access the gray address wrap PDF click here.

Directions

Each wrap is fully editable – you can add your  return address and mailing address.  You can use any font installed on your installed on their computer {get as creative as you want}. After inputting the text, the font size, style, and color can be controlled by hitting CTL+E.  A text dialog box will appear, and that is where you can control the typeface.

Jen & I hope you enjoy the address wraps! xo

Stationery by Simply Stated {Giveaway}

Yet another fantabulous giveaway to celebrate my blogs anniversary!

These brilliant note cards were designed by Tracy at Simply Stated Designs. If you have not met Tracy or have never visited her site be sure to make your way over there soon. She does fantastic work!

The colors just gorgeous! Each card has color coordinated lines
inside for a personal note and the envelopes are custom lined with the coordinating
color as well!

The winner will receive 8 beautiful note cards, two of each color with the coordinating lined envelope.

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Contest ends Thursday, December 16  2010 at noon!

Perfect Wedding Invitation for Photographers!

This wedding invitation is one of the most creative I have ever seen! Once you see it, you will think same thing, too! I was working on a future post when I stumbled upon the blog, Wedding Obsession. This amazing invitation DIY (yes, it is a DIY!) was created by two photographers for their wedding. The film in the cartridge is the actual invitation. Is that GENIUS or what? You could also use this idea as your Save the Date. Anyway you use it will be a hit guaranteed!

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The Illustrations of Renee Rodriguez

I am all girl. I love pink, shopping vacations, purses, shoes, and anything that has to do with fashion. The list goes on. Now, because of some illustrations I stumbled upon, I can add a few more things to my “Love List.” I am talking about the glamorous work of author and illustrator, Renee Rodriguez.

I came across Renee’s blog a few months ago and it was love at first sight! Her illustrations caught my attention because they are fun and chic without being too cutesy. They definitely have a touch of glamour to them and I love that!

Renee’s illustrations can be used to create shower invites, birth announcements, note cards, and other stationery.The possibilities are endless and they are just so fabulous! I love the fourth illustration from the images below…however choosing a favorite would be difficult.

Not only is Renee an amazing illustrator, she also the author of Fabulous Wishes for You (love the title!). Renee’s book is about wishing the best for your friends, helping them to see the importance of their dreams, and encouraging them to make them come true. I wholeheartedly believe in “write it down make it happen” and so does Renee. This book is all about empowerment and everyone knows I love that!

When you have a moment stop by Renee’s blog and say hello! xo

Super Cool Save the Dates

Ask any bride, it’s a tedious task picking out wedding stationery. However, you can surely have fun with the Save the Date cards It doesn’t have to match the colors of your invitation. Have fun and remember to send out your destination wedding Save the Date cards 6-8 months to give your guests time to plan. Enjoy!

I love these save the dates by Hello Lucky! There are other locales to choose from…

Hello Lucky!

Let a little DIY birdie tell your guests to save the date! This amazing Save the Date was created by designer Carlene Concepcion. All you need to do is follow three little steps; download, print, and glue!

Carlene Concepcion via Hostess With the Mostess

A vintage cool downloadable FREE Save the Date! By who? Well you guessed right, the lovely ladies at the Wedding Chicks! Click here for the download.

The Wedding Chicks

These are just darling with the mini-envelope! I’d write “Guess What?” right above the little envelope!

Martha Stewart 

Perfectly customizable in your choice of 22 colors!. What’s even better it’s by our favorite ladies over at Wedding Chicks…and it won’t cost you a thing! Don’t you love their downloads? We do!

Wedding Chicks

Your guests will know right away that this is now ordinary wedding with this save the date.

Beyond Design 

I love the nostalgic feel of the suitcases and hat box. Perfect for the vintage modern couple. It makes me think of a glamorous train ride on the Orient Express!

One Reverie

Vintage look luggage “tag” are pretty clever for a destination wedding.

Sunshine & Ravioli on Etsy

How fun is this? You could have it done with your city! I love the freehand feel of it.

SimplYouDesign on Etsy

How creative is this Save the Date? Stamps and a little creativity makes for a unique Save the Date. Postage stamps by Champion Stamp Co. "Verge de France" stationery, by G. Lalo from Kate’s Paperie.

Martha Stewart Weddings

Of course, I wouldn’t be Naomi if I didn’t include a simple and chic DIY. Click below for instructions.

Martha Stewart Weddings

If you are mad about Mad Men as much as I do, then this would be the perfect save the date for you! A free download created just for you by the lovely ladies of Wedding Chicks!

Wedding Chicks

How clever!  A sticker Save the Date for your guests to put in their planner. Now they cannot forget your special day! Genius!

Martha Stewart Weddings

This would be perfect for a school teacher. I’d add a small red apple magnet with the dates just in case they sharpen down the pencils and forget the date! So cute!

Project Wedding

Last but not least, another FANTASTIC free download by the ladies over at the Wedding Chicks!

One idea and  three different ways to tell your guests to “Save the Date”. Circle the date, stamp the date with a red heart stamp or use a brad!  This might be my favorite!

Wedding Chicks

Hope you enjoyed my finds! Which Save the Date was your favorite? Naomi ♥