Wedding Aisle Runners

My how things have changed in wedding styles since I first got into this business. Or, maybe they haven't changed so much as evolved...and I wasn't noticing back then! Take for instance the wedding aisle - Then: standard white aisle runner that you hope stayed in place long enough for you not to trip over. Today: so many different alternatives, from customized runners to flowers to candles... the choice is almost endless and can really bring the style of your event to life. Here are a few options:

1. Flowers. These have become quite the rage, and can make a basic hotel floor look simply amazing!

 

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2. Custom Aisle Runners. A little more elaborate take on the traditional aisle runner, these allow the couple to put their own special touch on the their first steps together.

3. Natural setting. Planning a beach or tropical wedding? Why not use some of the elements found in the natural surroundings to keep the theme of the occasion.

Photo by Robert Evans Studios

The possibilities are almost limitless, so keep your eyes and mind wide open.

Take care until next time!

K.I.S.S.

I was browsing through a website and blog of a stationery design company whose style I really love and I came across a post about the designer trying to get back to the basics. Keeping it simple, keeping it real. I loved the quote she made up so much that I created my own graphic to keep it fresh in my mind:

 The quote is by Annemarie Buckley from ScoutsHonorCo.com in Vermont. Got to keep reminding myself - simple, keep it simple and stop worrying about the little stuff. Eventually it all comes around in it's own good time.

Thanks for reading, until next time - keep it real!

Sandy
Letter Perfect Designs

Early last year I was approached by a customer that had purchased a beautiful flower design from an Etsy store. She wanted me to print the design along with her guest addresses on her wedding envelopes. It was a new area for me, but one I happily dived right into. Here is a picture of one of her finished envelopes:

They really turned out beautiful and the client was very excited to send these out for her wedding.

Stay tuned for more finished jobs from LPD!

Sandy

Wow, apparently 2012 was MUCH busier than I thought - it's been over a year since I last posted - my bad! Obviously being busy is a great thing, and really, I was doing some cool projects with clients, mixing up neat fonts on their envelopes, place card designs and the like. Here are a couple of envelope jobs I did with some pretty cool font blends:

 These two clients wanted to mix a handwritten script with a typewriter font which I loved!

 I've got lots more jobs to upload, and will be making more updates in the days to come so stay tuned!

Ah, the lovely Tree...

Recently I was perusing the blog of a high school classmate who is a very talented interior designer (thanks Madeleine Interiors!) and an entry about trees caught my attention. Trees are such innocuous parts of our everyday lives we hardly give them a second look sometimes. But their displays of season-changing color as well as their effortless beauty can really be played-up on wedding and social stationery. Whether you chose to show just a hint of these magnificent showcases of nature or create a design around the entire tree, the possibilities are endless. Enjoy the creative nuances of The Tree!

 

Fall Carving Wedding Invitation

photo courtesy of Minted

 

 Autumn Leaves Save the Date

photo courtesy of Carlson Craft

 

Sterling Night Invitation

photo courtesy of Carlson Craft

Frosty Tree Wedding Invitation

photo courtesy of Wedding Paper Divas

 

Aspen Wedding Invitation

photo courtesy of Sarah Drake Design

   

Glue Yarn Balls - great idea for Reception Deco!

I was cruising around Pinterest the other day and saw the coolest idea. I have seen these in pictures before, so I'm sure they are not a novel idea, but had no idea how easy they were to make. And since the color and, theoretically, the shape possibilities are endless, these would make very cute decorations for wedding reception table centerpieces.

photo courtesy of http://www.makeandtakes.com

   photo courtesy of http://www.favecraftsblog.com

Or hang them from a branch or tree for decoration. If they are hanging over the tables, they make beautiful chandeliers:

photo courtesy of  http://ruffledblog.com

Or, take it one step further and string lights through and in between the balls. If you use yarn that has some glitter to it, how gorgeous would that be!

 

photo courtesy of http://kimskandykreations.blogspot.com

If you are a DIY bride, decorator or even just a crafty, you could really go far with this idea and make your tablescape, reception venue or home look fabulous with these. Have fun!

Teal/Black Inspiration Board

Happy Monday to all - hope everyone enjoyed their weekends. I know here in the Chicago area, we've been having some mighty fine weather the past week with temps in the 70's & 80's. I personally love these temperatures and wouldn't mind seeing them hang around for awhile. But, knowing Chicago weather, it won't be long before we've got the heavy jackets and boots on, so I will be savoring every second of these wonderful temps while I can get them!

Making my first attempt at an inspiration board and thought I'd start with, well, what I guess I'll call a "crush"...teal/turquoise! I just love this color....it has so much pop against many other hues, making it quite versatile in almost every season. Last week I showed you the turquoise and orange combination, beautiful for fall. This week I was checking out some inspiration colors associated with scrapbooking (my "other" passion) and saw this great ad from Talbot's featuring dark grey suits. They used the teal, black and grey colors for the written labels on the ad - very eye-catching. Bringing those colors together for an upcoming winter wedding or event seems so natural. Teal itself can have a lot of variations to it, and depending on which way you go, you can really create amazing looks. Add a little more black and/or green, you get  vintage, old-world sophistication. Go the other direction, adding more white and/or blue, you have a smooth and invigorating color.
  

 

Whatever the occasion, whether dark or light, teal is a color for all seasons - have fun with it!