Here Comes the Bride: A great idea for your wedding’s flower girl.

I came across a great idea for a flower girl while perusing the webpage of a bride who had found inspiration for her wedding alter in a blog article that I wrote!  The pictures below are from her wedding and are fabulous!  I just love the picture of the flower girl carrying a scroll that announces “Here Comes The Bride”.  It is such a cute idea that I wanted to share it here. 

I have also included a picture of her wedding alter and a few other pictures from her wedding biography because her orange, pink and green wedding color scheme was simply fabulous!  I was so excited to see pictures from a wedding where the bride found an inspiration in an article on this blog!  Enjoy and Happy Wedding Planning!

 

 

 

 

By: Sheila Elizabeth  www.theclassicinvitation.com

2010 Wedding Style Alert: Grey Color Scheme!

A hot color choice for 2010 weddings is Grey!  Grey is a great substitution for the traditional brown or black color accent.  When selecting your invitations simply use grey in lieu of black or brown for a very modern result.  Visit www.theclassicinvitation.com to design the perfect invitation for your wedding.  When pared with the pastel colors that were popular for 2009 weddings (think lime or aqua) grey gives your weddings color scheme a fresh twist for 2010. 
If you are looking for a color scheme for your wedding or you haven’t yet decided, consider royal purple and grey.  The top wedding designers have some fabulous royal purple and grey dresses and shoes in their 2010 collections.  Grey and royal purple compliment each other perfectly and both are very trendy colors this season. 

By: Sheila Elizabeth  www.theclassicinvitation.com

Wedding Style Alert: Celebrate your Wedding by Planting a Tree!

A great idea for eco-conscious couples: Plant a tree! The tree symbolizes your relationship. It will grow with your marriage and family. It will also help to reduce the earth’s carbon load and provide your future family with shade and oxygen! What a fabulous way to symbolize the love you share!  Some couples pour sand into a vase.  Others light candles to symbolize their union.  Why not plant a tree?  Trees symbolize strength and life through the oxygen they provide, they are also constant and steady, they give back and ask for nothing that nature doesn’t provide and are a growing legacy.  If you don’t have space in your own yard, why not donate one to your town or park in honor of your wedding? Great links for planting a tree in honor of your wedding: www.irishoakforests.com , www.arborday.org , www.begreennow.com , www.treegivers.com . 

Here is a great tip: On your 10th anniversary (or once the tree is large enough) carve your initials into the trunk of your tree! It can become a great tradition for future generations.

 

Wedding Invitation FAQ

Wedding Invitation FAQ

1.  When should I mail my wedding invitations?  Wedding Invitations should be mailed 6 – 8 weeks prior to the wedding.
2. Do I need an inner and an outer envelope?  No. The use of two envelopes is an out dated tradition which is out of step with environmentally conscious wedding planning.
3. How far in advance should I place my wedding invitation order?  When ordering custom designed wedding invitations, plan to place your order 4 – 6 months prior to the wedding to allow plenty of time for design, production and delivery. But as with everything else in life, the unexpected occurs and we are always happy to try and accomodate rush orders.
4. We are a gay couple. Is your company gay friendly?  Yes! We are happy to design invitations for any couple. Visit www.theclassicinvitation.com .
5. What type of wording should I use for my wedding invitation?  Although the wording on your invitation is ultimately a personal choice there are a few guide lines depending on the type of wedding that you are having. For examples visit www.theclassicinvitation.com/samplewording.aspx .
6.  How do I choose the date for my reply/rsvp cards?  First check with your caterer to find out what date they require the final head count by.  You will want to allow time to make phone calls to guests who failed to return their reply card.  So you will want to choose a date that is approximately 2 – 3 weeks prior to the wedding.
7. I am having an adult only reception.  How do I let my guests know that children are not invited to the reception?  On the bottom of the invitation you can simply say “Adult only reception immediately following the ceremony”.  If you are planning to not invite children to the entire wedding address the invitations only to the adults.  You can also add wording on the invitation and reply card.
8. How do I properly address the envelopes for my wedding invitations?  To learn about Envelope Etiquette visit www.theclassicinvitation.com/etiquette.aspx .
9. Can I add a personal photograph to my wedding invitation?  Of course!  We are happy to design an invitation that incorporates your photo.  We can also add photos to save-the-date cards, engagement announcements, wedding programs and more!
10. How many invitations should I order?  You should plan to order more that you think you need.  We recommend at least 15 – 25 extra wedding invitation sets.  This will allow for late additions, b-list invites, lost invitations,  invitations that are accidently damaged while preparing to mail them, et cetera.

By: Sheila Elizabeth  www.theclassicinvitation.com

2010 Wedding Style Alert…Vintage Wedding Theme!

Style Alert!!  One of the hottest wedding trends for 2010 is a vintage themed wedding.  Big bands, pearls and diamonds, antique cars, top hats, bird-cage veils, brooches and lockets, hair and make up, vintage style dresses and tuxedos create the look.  Vintage weddings are all about glamour and elegance.  I love the 1940’s wedding cake featured in the picture in the third row below, simply stunning.  Looking for vintage jewelry?  Dig into your Grandma’s jewelry drawer, you may just find the perfect vintage items that you are seeking!  For the groom, think Fred Astaire with a classic black pinstripe tuxedo with black and white wing tip shoes.  For the bride, a simple red lip makes a grand statement when pared with a vintage style wedding dress.  And don’t forget the bridesmaids!  A vintage locket makes a great gift idea for your girls and will look beautiful with vintage style bridesmaid dresses. 

 

By: Sheila Elizabeth  www.theclassicinvitation.com