OUR
FEATURED WEDDING STATIONARY
Red
Elegance
Today we are featuring a hybrid design that
was done using Stampin' Up's My Digital Studio. I love
the retro look of this invitation, so clean and crisp. The invitation is a
ticket style with matching belly band and pocket.
Coming next
month Digital e-book 4 different Hybrid designs. News about my 2 day workshop
coming this fall.
Stamp
Set: Spiced Paisley - Boarder Digital and Artistic Etchings
Digital
Digital
Punches: Top Note Shape
Card
Stock: Cherry Cobbler Basic Grey, and Whisper White
Digital
Ink: Basic Grey and Cherry Cobbler
Accessories:
Basic Grey 5/8" Satin Ribbon, Jewels Basic Rhinestones
RGB
Colours:
Basic Grey R:
118 G: 124 B: 124
Cherry Cobbler
R: 165 G: 30 B: 44
Envelopes
Invitation: No.
10 4 1/8" x 9 1/2"
RSVP Card: A-2 4
3/8" x 5 3/4"
Save-the-Date:
A-2 4 3/8" x 5 3/4"
Tools:
Computer, MyDigitalStudio (MDS) Software, Cutter, Crop-a-Dial, and
Scissors
Supplies: Glue
Dots, Snail tape, or similar
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HYBRID
WEDDING
What
is Hybrid Wedding Stationary?
Hybrid wedding stationary combines the tools and
techniques of both digital and traditional (paper) wedding stationary. Hybrid Wedding Stationary allows the most
creative freedom because it is not limited
to just one source of materials.
It involves the same elements as paper and digital design, but any aspect of the
wedding stationary can be generated digitally or by physical
application.
How
is Hybrid Wedding Stationary Accomplished?
Once
the basics of paper and digital scrapbooking are grasped, and providing you have access
to the right tools (paper supplies, computer, digital software and printer), you
can use pretty much any combination of tools and techniques together to design
your ideal wedding stationary. The only "rule" is that some aspects of the page
were created on the computer, and others weren't!
What
Supplies are Needed to Get Started in Hybrid Wedding Stationary?
Because hybrid wedding stationary utilizes the
most resources, it also requires the most tools. The basic supplies for the
digital aspect of hybrid wedding stationary are a computer and a printer
(although you might use printing services rather than printing at home). The
basic supplies for the paper portion are, of course, paper, digital software and
of course digital stamp set(s), and fonts.
Finally, add embellishment(s), such as ribbons, bling or
pearls.
NOTE: Red Elegance Wedding Stationary
feature in this newsletter was created digitally using Stampin' Ups My Digital
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Favours
that will Make You Smile
Wedding
favors are little gifts and the perfect way for the bride and groom to express
their thanks to guests for participating in their wedding. Wedding favors are
not required and are often replaced with Thank You notes, pictures of the happy
couple, or a donation to a charitable organization.
How
to Choose Your Wedding Favors
Wedding
favors can be anything, so be creative and express yourselves. The best wedding
favors are memorable and have a personal touch, that reflects you as a couple.
Wedding favors can be used as part of your table-setting decorations, by placing
on each place setting or in front of each guest. Using your wedding theme as a
launch to the type of favour you purchase can also help.
Athletic
Theme
Bells
are Ringing for Two
If you and your groom are avid cyclist why not order bike
bells with your monogram on it.
Crazy
Golfers
Personalized
Golf Towel
This is a great wedding favour, customize with your
monogram, and wedding date. I have done one for hockey theme "Woo Who Towel"
which was using to bring on the wedding party and bride and groom.
Miniature
Backpack
For Outdoor Enthusiasts
The
Garden Wedding
Plant
a Tree in Our Honour
For a garden party style wedding you can give miniature
trees that can be planted in your honour.
You
Light Up Our Lives
Getting married as the sun goes down then sparklers are
the best way to help celebrate, and who doesn't like a little
sparkle.
Why not
light up the night with some sparkles with these made to match sparkle kit with
match box.
Bird
Seed
Love isn't just for the birds why not give each guest
some bird seed so they can feed the birds.
Keeping
Your Cool
Fans for keeping you cool and your guests.
Mini Honey
Pot Favours
Adorable and
sweet, you could even make your own.
Delicious
Honey made by Staud since 1845. Naturally blossomed goodness for a treat your
guests will love.
For
a Winter Wedding
Mistletoe
Love
Spread the love with mistletoe, give your guest a little
bundle of mistletoe so they to can celebrate the love.
Candied
Snowflakes
How about candied snowflakes, that site on top of their
napkin with a thank you tag.
Winter
Snow Globe Place Card Holder
Add an extra touch of nostalgic childhood fun and whimsy
to your winter wedding using snow globe favors and place card holders. Shake
them and gentle flakes of snow drift sweetly across a delightful image of man
and wife snowpersons.
Sweet Couple
Do you love cappuccino? While here then, is the favor for
you. An authentic miniature cup has been filled to perfection with a mocha-
scented candle topped with the mandatory froth and chocolate
drizzle.
Edible
Favors
Edible
Favors which include cookies, mini cakes, cake pops, candies or chocolates.
Practical
Favors
practical
favors like bookmarks, bottle stoppers or coffee cups.
Fun
Favours
"Love is in the Air" Gliders
Each glider wedding favor comes in a fun
envelope that can be personalized with three different sticker options (stickers
additional). Perfect favor
for the adventurous couple or destination weddings.
Quirky
Favours wedding favors
Personalized
Plantable Magic Bean Favours
"Love"
magic beans. These are wonderful as garden or eco-friendly wedding favors. Each
bean is laser engraved with your wording. When your guests plant them they will
grow with your message intact.
Inscribe
the word "Love" on them, and present them in a minimature terra cotta pot. Wrap
ribbon around the pot for a picture perfect presentation.
Quirky
Favours wedding favors
Decorative
Favors
Decorative
Favors, there are photo frames, ornaments, candles or vases.
Go
Green
Go
Green, you can try the Eco-Friendly Favors that are made from recycled
materials.
Make
sure to budget your wedding . No matter what your budget is, you can always find
wedding favors that can match your wedding theme. Just try to search for your
wedding favors ahead of time and you will be surprised to know that wedding
favors today can be as low as $ 0.99, but has high as $5.00 or more, so look
around. Happy favor Hunting!
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The Countdown Is On!
Just
engaged? Starting to envision your wedding? Wondering about all the things
you'll need to do and when? This month-by-month snapshot of all your wedding
to-dos will steer you in the right direction.
12+
months before
- Envision
your wedding and draw up a budget.
- Assemble
your "planning team." Consider hiring a wedding consultant.
- Pick a
wedding date and time. Select several options, then check with your venues,
officiant, and important guests before finalizing.
- Start
planning the guest list.
- Look
for and book ceremony
sites and reception
sites.
- Ask
friends and relatives to be in the wedding party.
- Optional:
Have an engagement party. You may want to register beforehand for
gifts.
8-10
months before
- Bride:
Think about, shop for, and order your gown.
- Envision
reception food.
- Decide
what type of entertainment you want. A pianist for the cocktail hour, strolling
violinists, a DJ, or band?
- Think
about your floral decor.
- Research
and book your wedding professionals. Interview vendors: photographer,
videographer, reception band or DJ, florist.
- Research a
wedding insurance policy to protect your deposits.
- Research
and reserve accommodations for out-of-town guests.
- Register
for gifts.
- Contact
rental companies if you need to rent anything for ceremony/reception, such as
chairs, tables, and tent.
6-8
months before
- Book
ceremony musicians.
- Order
bridesmaid dresses.
- Start
planning honeymoon.
- Send
save-the-date cards. This is a particularly good idea if you're marrying during
a tourist or holiday season or having a destination wedding.
4-6
months before
- Attend
prewedding counseling, if required.
- Shop
for and order invitations and wedding rings.
- Shop
for formalwear.
- Renew
or get passports, if necessary.
- Envision
your wedding cake and research, interview, and book a cake designer.
3
months before
- Order
wedding cake.
- Hire a
calligrapher, if you want your invitations professionally addressed.
- Attend
your shower. (It may be earlier, depending on when hosts decide to have
it.)
- Groom:
Rent the men's formalwear.
- Hire
wedding-day transport: limousines, other cars. Look into transportation sooner
if you're considering renting streetcars or over-the-top travel.
2
months before
- Mail
your invitations.
- Write
your vows.
- Purchase
gifts for parents, attendants, and each other.
- Book
your stylist and try out big-day hairstyles.
- Book a
makeup artist and go for a trial run.
1
month before
- Apply
for a marriage license. Check with the local bureau in the town where you'll
wed.
- Bride:
Have final gown fitting. Bring your maid of honor along to learn how to bustle
your dress. Have the dress pressed and bring it home.
- Call
all bridesmaids. Make sure they have their gowns ready for the wedding.
- Make
last-minute adjustments with vendors.
- Create
a wedding program to hand out to guests.
- Order
and plan in-room welcome baskets for out-of-town guests.
2
weeks before
- Review
final RSVP list and call any guests who have not yet sent a response.
- Deliver
must-have shot lists to photographer and videographer. Include who should be in
formal portraits and determine when portraits will be taken.
- Deliver
final song list to your DJ or bandleader. Include special song requests and
songs you don't want played.
- Bride:
Get your last prewedding haircut and color.
1
week before
- Give
reception site/caterer final guest head count. Include vendors, such as the
photographer or band members, who will expect a meal. Ask how many extra plates
the caterer will prepare.
- Supply
location manager with a list of vendor requests such as a table for DJ or setup
space needed by florist.
- Plan
reception seating chart.
- Print
place and table cards, or finalize list with the calligrapher you have hired to
do so.
- Call
all wedding vendors and confirm arrangements.
- Give
ceremony and reception site managers a schedule of vendor delivery and setup
times, plus contact numbers.
- Groom:
Get your hair trimmed.
- Attend
bachelor/ette parties.
2-3
days before
- Bride:
If you need to, have your gown pressed or steamed.
- Groom:
Go for final fitting and pick up your formalwear.
- Groom:
Ask the best man to make sure all groomsmen attend fittings and pick up their
outfits.
- Determine
wedding-party positions during ceremony and the order of the party in the
processional and recessional.
- Hand
off place cards, table cards, menus, disposable cameras, favors, and any other
items for setting the tables to the caterer and/or reception site
manager.
- Reconfirm
final details with all vendors. Discuss any necessary last-minute
substitutions.
- Call
the limousine- or car-rental company for pickup times and locations.
- Arrange
for guests without cars to be picked up from the airport or train station. Ask
friends, attendants, or relatives to help.
- Deliver
welcome baskets to the hotel concierge; make sure to include names and delivery
instructions.
Day
before
- Provide
all wedding professionals with an emergency phone number to call on the day of
the wedding.
- Write
checks and/or talk to wedding hosts (usually your parents, if not you) about any
final balances to be paid at the end of the reception.
Night
before
- Rehearse
ceremony. Meet with wedding party, ceremony readers, immediate family, and your
officiant at the ceremony site to rehearse and iron out details.
- Bring
unity candle, aisle runner, yarmulkes, or other ceremony accessories to the
site.
- Give
your marriage license to your officiant.
- Attend
rehearsal dinner.
- Present
attendants with gifts at the rehearsal dinner. You'll want to do this especially
if the gifts are accessories to be worn during the wedding.
Day
of wedding
- Present
parents and each other with gifts.
- Give
wedding bands to the best man and the maid of honor to hold during the
ceremony.
- Give
best man the officiant's fee envelope, to be handed off after the
ceremony.
- Introduce
your reception site manager to your consultant or maid of honor for questions or
problems during the reception.
- Assign
a family member or attendant to be the photographer's contact so he knows who is
who.
Postwedding
- Prearrange
for someone to return any rentals.
- Preplan
for attendants to take the bride's gown for cleaning and return the groom's tux
to the rental shop.
- Write
and send thank-you notes to gift-bearing guests and vendors who were especially
helpful.
Keep
track of what you have done with your own Count Down Form simple down load the
PDF and print.
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Company
Highlights
- All our invitations are completely
customized for your day. We don't order from a book, so each wedding package is
uniquely yours.
- Take advantage of
a FREE 1 hour consultation.
- All our sample designs can done in a
variety of colours.
- We offer more than just invitations
including many other ideas that can be used at your wedding.
- Now offering DIY classes that can be
custom designed for you and your wedding
party.
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We are a design studio specializing in wedding
planning
Sincerely,
Jo-Ann Pullen
Owner and Designer
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