A Coquette Bride

Ally and Patrick were married in May, and it is obvious that the day was a dream come true for the couple. Ally was kind enough to answer some questions about the day and send me some of her favorite photos. Lovemorephoto, did an astounding job capturing the day. Some of these shots are the prettiest I have seen.

Read on to get more details about the day:

Theme, if any: We joked the whole time that we had a "mint chocolate chip ice cream" wedding. Our colors were green and chocolate brown, but what we really were going for was simple elegance.

Your Favorite Wedding Detail : The bridal party attire! I LOVED everything about what they were wearing. I thought all my girls (all different shapes) looked incredible and I thought the men looked amazing in their brown tuxedos.
The moment you remember the most: My husband is a camera man and an editor, he made a slide show with pictures of us from when we were little and when we were older.Then, he made a video of just me. It was a complete surprise, the whole video was of me being in my element and him capturing that. It was an amazing feeling to know that the person you are marrying knows and loves you as much as you think he does... and more.
One thing you would change knowing what you know now: Really, the only thing I would change is getting brighter lights for my lanterns. Because of the time of day, when the reception started, they didn't create the glow I wanted. but, everything else was amazing.

Thanks again for sharing with us, Ally. Your husband is quite a catch...we would love to see a snippet of that video one day!

Adventures in Paper Stalking

In my wedding planning endeavors, this was the only invitation designer that made me rethink my whole letterpress obsession. These designs knocked my bridal socks off and I was torn. The colors and creativity, I could hardly deal with the fact that I was cheating on my beloved letterpress. In the end my letterpress won but now I have the extra time and cash flow to think up of a million reasons why I need all of the pieces in this shop.

So lovelies stop by Enfin, Le Voila! and knock your bridal socks off!

Oh Delicious Paper!

These letterpress lovelies are the cat's pajamas.
What an amazing invitation suite these would make.

Where else can you find such inspiring work but Etsy!

Check them out at Lucky Duck Letterpress Shop

The Much Needed Revival of the Calling Card

The calling card was a rite of passage, like getting your first car. It said, " Hello World, I have arrived and I have the documentation to prove it." Calling involved enormous ritual, a calling card was your first impression and often the deciding factor of whether or not you were "received".

Well, being that this kind of tradition makes me swoon, I am lobbying for the revival of the calling card. Although, the thought of making people I deem to be social miscreants wait in my cramped small hallway to be announced makes me giggle, the concept really should be updated. This is a very charming way to introduce yourself as the new MR. & MRS., a small, gorgeous little card printed with your names and contact info can be tucked into wedding thank you cards. When meeting new married couples, think of the impression you will make if when it is suggested you exchange info, you are armed with a darling married couple calling card! They can't help but think, "Now, that is a couple I want to be friends with!"

They can be formal, modern or romantic. They can have monograms or motifs. They just should always be charming! LONG LIVE THE CALLING CARD!

Some of my swoon worthy favorites are found at:


Red Stamp
Kate Spade for Crane Paper

Oh Delicious Paper!

Martha you cheeky coquette! You knew if you teamed up with Crane Paper the creation would be swoon worthy! Well, break out the smelling salts because these invitations and save the dates, scream SOCIAL PAPER! I am not sure my mailbox deserves to hold these lovelies, maybe one will arrive...hand delivered..sigh!

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