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May

Trendy Tips for Unique Wedding Invitations

Posted by Joanna at 10:32 am

Did you know that the average couple spends $331 on wedding invitations? If an engaged couple is to spend that much on wedding invitations, don’t you think they should showcase their personalities with unique wedding invitations, instead of opting for a typical carbon copy invitation theme? Choose invitations that you think will stand out and people will remember.

Choosing your Unique Wedding Invitations

You don’t have to be a wedding invitation designer to have unique styles at your wedding. Choosing your wedding invitations is a very important part of the wedding process, so you’ll want to have these picked out shortly after you get engaged. Wedding invitations should be sent out four to six weeks before the big day and six to eight weeks if you have a lot of out of town guests. Your wedding invitations should be designed or chosen in a style that best suits you as a couple, your overall wedding theme and budget.

Unique Wedding Invitation Ideas

You don’t have to be Martha Stewart to come up with something new and unique for your wedding invitations. Choose an aspect or part of your wedding theme and embellish it with your wedding invitations. This is a great DIY project for you and your fiancée, your bridesmaids or family. DIY is a great way to make your wedding invitations unique as nobody else will have your creativity or special touch!

Planning a Wedding

Planning a wedding is a fun and important time in your life. It gets stressful many times though, so be sure to delegate as many tasks you can to stay organised and enjoying the process in its entirety. It’ll be over before you know it, so enjoy the moment and stay on task. Choosing unique wedding invitations should be one of the first things on your checklists.

Congratulations on your upcoming wedding and enjoy the planning process!

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Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air, said Ralph Waldo Emerson. The sea is something we all love regardless of what era we lived in and where we live. The sea, the beach, and all the nautical beauty that goes along with it add up to create a beautiful natural wonder that is dear to us all and also makes a very unique wedding invitation.

Nautical Themed Invitations

Everybody loves the beach—they love the colours, the theme, the style, and everything that goes along with it. We see it within design, fashion, and of course, the wedding world. You can use the nautical theme from start to finish on your wedding day beginning with your unique wedding invites. Items that are nautically themed like anchors, life preservers, sail boats, and caps are just a few of the nautical motifs that can be used for your unique wedding invitations.

Nautical Wedding Colours

We see a lot of colour schemes for nautical themed weddings that match the beach or sailing theme. Colours like red, navy blues or white are the popular colour trio. A modern nautical colour trio can include yellow, grey, and white as well. For nautical motif themed weddings, of course the classic navy blue is the most popular. You can really play this up with all of your nautical accessories and decorations, as well as using this colour scheme for your unique wedding invitations!

Nautical Motif Decor

You’ve chosen your unique wedding invitations, colour scheme, and the wedding theme—now let’s decorate, shall we? You can use motifs, props, accents, and antiques that are nautically themed to match well with this wedding vision. Looking glasses, ships in a bottle (or make it romantic with pretty hearts in a bottle), anchors, and more are beautiful nautical themed décor for your unique wedding.

Planning a wedding with a unique theme is always a fun and exciting challenge. Everyone loves the beach and the sea, so this is a great idea and theme that people will remember far after the wedding has come to an end. You can also use the nautical motif to decorate your place after the wedding! From unique wedding invites, to nautical décor and wedding accents, this is sure to be a beautiful event!

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Apr

Black Inspired Weddings & Invites

Posted by Joanna at 11:21 pm

One might think that the colour black is too depressing for a wedding, even if you’re looking to have a unique themed wedding— but think again! Black is a classic and classy colour that looks elegant and beautiful season-in and season-out. It’s a staple in the design world, especially within the world of weddings. It’s modern, chic and oh so fabulous. A perfect unique wedding theme everyone will love, starting with the wedding invitations.

Choosing Unique Black Wedding Invitations

Your first move in designing your unique black inspired wedding is to choose some wedding invitations that match this theme accordingly. Black gives you so many different options to choose from, whether its solids or patterns, designs or shapes, unique font or classic elegant script, it can all be done in black and all to suit your preference. Your invitations should be sent out four to six weeks before the big day, so be sure to design, print, and layout all of them accordingly.

Designing Your Unique Black Inspired Wedding

Designing a wedding in a black inspired theme is going to be a blast, but the most fun with this would probably be accompanied by choosing your décor to go on the tables and at the ceremony. This includes all of the little touches added to the wedding day, as well as what’s on the tables for centrepieces, bomboniere gifts, the gift and cake table and more. Choose modern trends that are chic and classic for this black themed wedding. Utilise this colour in more ways than one with different things like black feathers, black diamonds, black pom-poms or unique and elegant black floral arrangements with just a pop of colour.

The Wedding Party

One of my favourite types of bridal parties is when the bride dresses them in black and white. It makes them stand out in a very unique way that makes a statement. Black is a very slimming colour as well; so your bridal party is guaranteed to look fabulous. Pairing colours with the black colour scheme like red or white is a great colour combo that’s ideal for a unique wedding theme.

Planning such a unique wedding with a colour that isn’t even a colour, just a staple in our world of fashion and design is so bold and daring, we commend you for it. There’s so much to be done with this colour and unique theme; from your black unique wedding invitations, to the décor and classy wedding party attire, your wedding is sure to be a memorable hit.

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Apr

Moroccan Flavours for Weddings & Invitation Inspirations

Posted by Joanna at 1:48 am

Over the last several years, event planners and brides-to-be have embraced international cultures as a means of inspiration for weddings and events. The Moroccan theme is one that everyone loves, with a warm colour palette and royal colours; it’s a beautiful colour scheme and theme that will pair perfectly with the formal, elegant wedding you’re planning. We’ve compiled some ideas using Moroccan flavours for weddings and invitation inspirations.

Moroccan Wedding Invites

Moroccan wedding invites are so beautiful and elegant. The colour palette with this sort of wedding theme includes robust orange, purple, and red. Choose embellishments on the invites such as rich jewels, gold tones or scripted art and floral designs. Your guests will enjoy the elegance of these wedding invites as it gives them a preview of the type of wedding you are working on creating.

Moroccan Flavours

After sending out the wedding invitations you’ve chosen, (wedding invitations should be sent out three to four months before the wedding), it’s time to decide on the wedding menu. Rich, ethnic foods are wonderful for this sort of theme. Pulling in from bits and pieces of Mediterranean cuisine and creating a rich and robust meal is a great style to use with a Moroccan themed wedding palette. Large salads, herb breads, roasted chicken and curry rice is an affordable, ethnic meal that works well with this theme. Your wedding cake and dessert table can utilise this theme as well, using the same colours of your theme with wide blossomed flowers on your cake, fruit platters and flowers decorating the table.

Moroccan Inspired Fashion

Once you have picked out Moroccan inspired weddings invitation, the menu and wedding design, it’s time to turn your attention toward fashion and attire for you and your bridesmaids. For your bridesmaids, choose a lighter shade of a wedding colour you have chosen for their dresses. This will allow you to continue the wedding colour palette you’ve created while also allowing the soft colours to let each of their brightly coloured bouquets shine. The bride’s dress can be embellished with the Moroccan theme as well, with styles like one-shoulder or scalloped ballroom gowns. Choose rich coloured blossoms for your bouquet as well, and accent you and your bridesmaids’ style with gold accessories.

Creating and designing a Moroccan themed wedding is a fun and creative idea for your special day. Your guests will love the international flair and style you’re adding to your very special wedding day.

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Congratulations on your upcoming spring wedding! This is a very popular and beautiful time to be married. Winter has come and gone, the colours are back on the natural palette and you can enjoy the beautiful weather. One of the best parts of spring is all of the beautiful scenery, the new plants, trees, flowers as well as the sights and smells of the new season. A popular wedding theme for this year is expected to focus on the organic beauty of a tree. Today, we’ll take a look at the beauty of cherry tree wedding invitations as you plan your spring wedding.

Cherry Tree Invites

Your cherry tree invitations will be loved and appreciated by everyone. It boasts a naturally beautiful colour scheme; with the reds, pinks and light purples while also including the natural neutrals of browns and tans.

The cherry tree is a historic symbol for some (the first US president George Washington and his cherry trees), while for others it’s a symbol of beauty and nature that’s an ideal wedding invitations design for a spring wedding theme. Customise your wedding invitations by including your fiancée’s initials as well as your own on the tree incorporated in each invite. It’s a cute touch that everyone will love!

Cherry Menu + Spring Wedding

Your invitations don’t have to be the only aspect using the beautiful cherry tree for your spring wedding. Your wedding reception menu can use the fruits of your themed tree for all of its dishes! Cherry is a very popular and well loved ingredient in many appetisers, mains and of course dessert and drinks! Discuss with your caterer the possibility of incorporating this into as many dishes and aspects of the wedding menu as possible. Also check to see what cherry species are in season; this will cut down costs of your wedding as seasonal fruit is plentiful and delicious!

Cherry Tree Decor

Your spring wedding isn’t complete without the beauty of the cherry tree decor. You began this beautiful theme on your cherry tree invites preparing for your spring wedding, be sure to implement it on your big day as well. Use cherry blossoms as decor for your tables, in your bouquet or if possible use branches of a cherry tree to get married under. Not around a cherry tree? No problem! Cherry Blossoms are available to add to bouquets, hairstyles or as table centrepieces. It’s an original and natural flower that many don’t think to use it for their spring wedding. The white shade of cherry blossoms goes with anything and everything; a pure, clean and beautiful flower that’s ideal for your spring wedding.

Your wedding day is said to be the best day of your life. Make it special with the beauty and ambiance of the cherry tree while designing and planning your springtime wedding. The blossoms are beautiful, the fruit is lovely, and everyone will be talking about this elegant and unusual theme.

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Before there were busy cities and towns, before technology, before the hustle and bustle of this crazy world, there was the beautiful country. It was nestled deep in the farmlands of historic Americana. Today, we use its historic beauty as an inspiration for weddings across the US and around the world. The farmhouse simplicity is a beauty that cannot be ignored nor put away with the rest of the history books and its classic, clean look serves as inspiration for brides opting for a rustic wedding theme, especially with wedding invitations and decor.

Red, White, and Blue Inspiration

Americana would not be Americana without the colours it was built on; red, white, and blue. This beautiful colour combination is used in many design and inspirational aspects for Americana themed weddings from the wedding invitations right through to the wedding decor and menu. Some beautiful inspiration for invitations to match this theme resembles the life and architecture of farmhouses of past American farmers. The vintage look, meshed with the American colour trio and combined with the rustic, woodsy look creates some great inspiration for wedding invites. Consider gingham patterns using the previously mentioned colours along with country wildflowers to decorate the invite borders. Fonts should mirror this time as well: crisp, clean, and from the heart.

Farm House Americana Weddings

You do not have to be in a farmhouse or be living near one to use this classic style for your wedding. Attributes of this time period can be used in your wedding with things such as stainless steel vases to hold your centrepiece flowers, ball jars to sip your beverage at your reception or wagon wheels with lights looped around them to add to the atmosphere at your reception. Another Americana twist here can be to only use products and ingredients for the menu made in the US. Buy local, seasonal produce and get inspired by the local food trends as well.

Farm House Americana Menu + Decor

As previously mentioned, you do not need to have lived the farmhouse lifestyle to love the style and tradition of it. You can use this inspiration for your menu as well. Basic meals from good old Americana such as fried chicken, potatoes, corn on the cob, and red + blue fruit cobbler is a much loved traditional American meal. Speak with your caterer about reinventing these dishes to make them more elegant options if you’re looking for something more “upscale” on the menu, while still conveying that Americana farmhouse look. Gerber daises, peonies, and wildflowers are all low-cost, simple, yet beautiful flowers to match with the design, menu, and Americana Farm House wedding theme.

It is a unique and fun idea to use old school America to influence your wedding day. From your flower options, to the colours, to the Americana Inspired invites, you will make lasting memories while celebrating the honorary red white and blue.

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Feb

Americana Styled Wedding Invitations

Posted by Joanna at 9:00 am

Americana is a patriotic and historic theme that has been around for ages. As time progressed, designers and artists have continued with this theme, altering it when needed to suit a specific event or design required. Many American brides opt to use this theme for their wedding day and purchase Americana styled wedding invitations; it is a beautiful tribute to their country and the colour combination not only represents the US, but also complements each other well.

Why Americana?

Maybe you’ve have grown up in a patriotic family; where you’ve always done everything the “American” way and you’ve held this part of your culture close to you. Some couples opt for the Americana theme in honour of family members who have served in the military at the moment or at some point, while in other cases either the bride or groom is a service man or woman themselves and wish to celebrate their career their passion for what they do. Maybe deployment has kept you apart for a while and you now wish to celebrate your wedding day with red, white, and blue.

Americana Styled Invitations

If going all out with stars and stripes on your invites is not your thing; don’t worry, you can opt for the Americana theme without having to include them. Red, white and blue can be displayed in many different ways to still create this historic theme. This is also a great style for any sort of wedding on or around patriotic holidays. If you choose to have your wedding in a summery month like July, it keeps the patriotic spirit from Independence Day throughout the month. Beautiful summer flowers in red, white, and violet blue work well with this theme as well and can be weaved into the decor for your ceremony, as well as the reception. Allow your Americana style to start before your wedding even commences with elegant American Styled wedding invites.

Country + Americana

Many times the simplicity and historic beauty of America comes with the culture, tradition, and history behind all things country. A country rustic wedding is also a great wedding theme to blend in with an Americana themed wedding. These two work well together and bring the beauty of America, elements from its countryside and history all into one beautiful wedding theme which can be also reflected in your invites with red or blue gingham styled textile backgrounds or patterns.

An American styled wedding is a beautiful, patriotic choice. It also shows honour and pride in your country and works well for many seasons and situations. From Americana styled wedding invitations to your patriotic menu, have fun planning!

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Feb

Asian Styled Unique Wedding Invites

Posted by Joanna at 4:40 am

The Asian style and culture is one that many people from a variety of different cultures and walks of life enjoy savouring and learning about. It’s a very exotic culture and has various traditions, food, designs and décor that people love. It would make sense then that many brides, even if they are not of Asian descent, choose to have an Asian theme for their wedding day.

Asian Styled Unique Wedding Invites

As always, one of the first steps to planning a wedding is to decide on a theme and style. If you’ve chosen an Asian styled theme, then it would make sense to continue with an oriental inspired wedding theme that weaved into your invitations as well. This includes royal colours such as purples and reds, and oriental fonts such as Papyrus. This simple add-on to wedding invitations alone, allows guests to enjoy and anticipate your Asian styled wedding before it even begins.

Asian Styled Décor

After you’ve sent off your Asian inspired invitations with oriental designs, it’s time to decide on your décor and the rest of your wedding theme. This can be done by using Chinese lanterns (very affordable, too!), rich and bold tapestries, and for those into the “Zen” aspect of the culture, Asian letters, statues or bamboo plants strewn through the wedding venue works well.

Asian Styled Cuisine

You’ve planned your invitation design and layout, you’ve planned your Asian style décor, now we have the best part of wedding planning—your food! Your chef or caterer will be delighted to discuss the various menu options for an Asian inspired wedding with you. You can start with serving a variety of Asian themed mini appetisers during cocktail hour or fully fledged meals that are inspired and designed around Asian style cuisine. Many people of all different cultures and background enjoy this type of taste and food, so it is sure to be a big hit!

Planning an Asian Styled Wedding

Planning a wedding revolving around a particular culture is a beautiful and rich way to celebrate your big day. The Asian culture is extremely popular and well loved by all, so this is a great way to tie in richness of culture and perhaps even your traditions into your wedding day. Choose a wedding invitation inspired by the Asian style, and pick a design that will allow guests to excitedly anticipate this affair before it even takes place.

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Jan

Woodwork Unique Wedding Invitations

Posted by Joanna at 4:20 am

Woodwork is an unique part of art and our history. Wood has been used to build, design, showcase and to enjoy. You can implement a classic and natural look by using woodwork for your wedding and your wedding invitations. This type of style is vintage, eclectic and unique; your wedding will be known for its beauty, classic style and vintage appeal. Why not integrate wood into your wedding invitations as well?

Woodwork Invites

Woodwork invites are perfect for a casual, but still elegant wedding. Wedding settings like backyard weddings, beach themed weddings, outdoor weddings can be tied in perfectly with woodwork invites. It implements the beauty of nature and incorporates the elegant aspects that woodworking has to offer. Woodworking is not just a wood background or texture; it’s an art and form of design. Many times woodworking includes patterns and intricate designs in the wood such as scrolling, curves and leaf patterns. Those that wish to have a more recreational and organic wedding can focus on the natural elements of woodworking and design for your wedding patterns and invitations. This texture and style can be utilised with your invites on the envelopes, reply cards, thank you cards and even the invitations and themselves.

Woodworking Textured Fonts

When choosing a wood styled wedding invitation and implementing them into your wedding theme, it’s important to pick a font that coincides with your style decision as well. Choose from various typewriting or letter-pressed styled fonts to continue with the organic and natural element and influence of the woodworked style and theme of the invitations. Many fonts have the element of woodworking within the font, with the marks and effect as though the font has been written in wood. This gives the entire invitation a natural and real feel

Woodwork and Your Wedding

Using the woodwork theme and design for your wedding day shouldn’t just be on your wedding invitation design or template. Utilise the woodworking theme and style throughout your wedding planning and design by using things like wooden candleholders, napkin rings or even wooden place card holders. Choose flowers, table decorations and tableware based on this theme and concept as well. Keep with the organic, natural, and simplistic style that woodworking has to it.

Woodworking is not just an art, but a style of design as well. It can be beautifully incorporated into your wedding day from start to finish—from the invitations to the table décor, to the unique intricate thank you cards.

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Jan

Baroque Patterns for Unique Wedding Invites

Posted by Joanna at 7:05 am

The baroque style pattern does not commonly appear in wedding themes or wedding invitations and is thus an unique expression of a classic and historic look that has been safely tucked away amongst other beautiful expressions of old-world art.

The baroque style was developed in art and architecture in the European culture from the early 17th or 18th century. It emphasises many twists and curvatures in the artwork and design; giving a very royal and luxurious look to everything in this mode. Brides looking to bring a historic and very elegant, high-end look to their wedding will find the baroque style and patterns perfect for their special day.

The Style

The baroque style dates back centuries before, to the days when European luxury and design was at its finest. The extravagant and complex design of the architecture and art is one that is still spoken about and admired, but often ignored as a possible wedding option, since the lavish and luxurious look of the style often suggests that it may be too expensive.

The truth is that many brides can achieve this style for their wedding, particularly with their invites for a very affordable price. The secret is to search for invitations that use artistic scrolls, leaves, designs, and embellishments for the borders of the wedding invitations and cards.

A popular element of this baroque style is the “Damask” pattern. We see this quite often in elements of home decor as well. It’s the patterned art accompanied by two colours; that resembles a medieval symbol used in many different aspects of designs.

The Colour Scheme

An aspect of the baroque style that many overlook is the colours used to achieve this theme. As with any theme, style, or design that descended from European royal lineage, the heavy colours and rich tones play a vital part in making this style so luxurious. Rich colours usually accompany this lavish design; such as maroons, deep purples, jewelled tones and even black. Scroll patterns are usually placed in front of an ivory background to make the colours stand out while giving it that historic and timeless look.

Pair your baroque styled wedding invitations with an old-world, historic cursive font to continue with this embellished and extravagant theme. Your guests will be impressed from the moment your invitation arrives and will eagerly anticipate your elegant wedding day. The classic and timeless style of the baroque pattern is a great wedding theme choice; from the invitations through to the cake and decor. You’ll be glad you went back in time to select such a classic and luxurious theme.

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