Inviting ideas for weddings + events by Michelle Mospens.
S W O O N!!
Not only do I LOVE Anthropologie, I adore coral. So, when my eyes captured this adorable dress I just had to share with you!
So much more to come from Anthropologie’s new wedding brand BHLDN. I can’t wait!
See more at GLAMOUR.COM for now.
We’re Featured! I was so very delighted when I was personally approached by a writer for AOL’s Wedding Website “Aisle Dash” regarding a feature on our Airline Ticket-Inspired Save the Date Cards! Today I received an email letting me know the feature was live. Take a peek…
{NOTE: Unlike other stationery studios, we do not currently pay a PR firm to get press for us. It is a true pleasure to be recognized by such a large company such as AOL. Woot!}
Save the date cards are sent 6-12 months before your wedding day. Save the dates help your guests plan vacation holiday time away from work. They also help your guests save money for travel expenses and hotel accommodations if you are having a destination wedding. View save the date invitations wording ideas now.
Have fun and plan ahead! Remember, less stress is best!
Green, Orange, and Black are refreshing and HOT! Perfect for spring and summer weddings.
As I mentioned in this post… recently, I was asked by Taste of the Bay magazine to create some wedding color inspiration boards for them. I was delighted to find the perfect wedding photos in the hot 2011 wedding colors from my friends at Linczak Photography. This Green and Orange inspiration board and this tiffany blue, orange, and pink inspiration board will be published in their magazine very soon!
After viewing Linczak’s photos I created the orange and green daisy wedding invitations design shown above, CHLOE.
I am seeing more and more fun combinations of wedding colors from our REAL clients. I am working on save the date cards with 2012 brides now also and LOVE helping them decide on their wedding colors and stationery design.
Turquoise / diamond blue is fresh, fun and inviting paired with pink and orange! Hot for spring or summer weddings.
Recently, I was asked by “Taste of the Bay” magazine to create some wedding color inspiration boards for them. I was delighted to find the perfect wedding photos in the hot 2011 wedding colors from my friends at Linczak Photography. This inspiration board and another (I’ll share very soon!) will be published in their magazine.
After viewing Linczak’s photos I created the rose wedding invitations design shown above, ISABELLA.
I was thrilled they asked for my help. How much fun!
Introducing…
CHLOE
What a refreshing way to invite your guests! Hand-drawn gerbera daisy wedding invitations design adds some artistic flair, and fun, to this unforgettable invitation.. This daisy watercolor design is perfect for your spring, summer, or fall wedding!
James and I are working on several new designs for current clients, we can’t wait to share them all!
Currently I am inspired by khaki, teal blue, and green. Earlier today I was browsing J.Crew online and found this adorable khaki dress with a ruffle neckline. Later I about fell over when I found these gorgeous photos by photographer Claire Ryser. Perfect color combo for an elegant seaside / beach theme wedding! Don’t you agree?
If you are looking for a more delicate approach to featuring the 2011 color of the year >> HONEYSUCKLE PINK << on your big day… no worries. Pair with MOCHA TAUPE + PISTACHIO GREEN. Elegant. Add a splash of pink here and there. And pistachio green for the tie, no pink! Perfect! Enjoy.
{ photo credits: All photos by Lisa Lefkowitz. Pocket Folder Invitations photo My Personal Artist. }
I truly adore the 2011 color of the year honeysuckle. xoxo
Here I have paired honeysuckle pink, beeswax yellow, and coral rose orange. Remember, when creating your color combination know that you may not be able to find the perfect “honeysuckle pink” to match the color you see online. Don’t fret a hue in the same color family will work perfectly for your big day. Remember to have fun and mix it up a bit. A dash of light pink here and there are lovely too.
Look for many more inspiration boards to come! Enjoy!!
{ photo credit for all photos except the invitation were taken by Cameron + Kelly Studios. Pink Gerbera Daisy Invitation by My Personal Artist. }
>>>>>>>> UPDATE! <<<<<<<<<<<< By popular demand… I found the bridesmaid dresses!!!! The bridesmaid rosette dresses are from BARI JAY! xo
WAHOOOOO! I am delighted to share with you the color of the year! HONEYSUCKLE PINK. Loveleeeey! I’ve been on the edge of my seat watching PANTONE’S FACEBOOK page like a hawk! Today it happened, early this morning they announced the color of the year. I am thrilled with their selection. Last week, I already incorporated honeysuckle pink in our new website design and gerbera daisy logo! Woot!
What colors go best with Honeysuckle Pink you may ask? Back in November I created a color palette combination of ideas for you all. I had a feeling Honeysuckle would be a winner so I incorporated with a few different combos for you. You can download the color palette for your color combining pleasure! I will be posting many color combination ideas for you incorporating this lovely shade of pink!
What color do you LOVE with Honeysuckle pink? Gold, green, blue, violet purple, …
{ photo credits: The happy gal is by  Lisa Lefkowitz The Honeysuckle color swatch by PANTONE }
Fresh, fun, modern gerbera daisy wedding invitations in hot pink for Melissa. Melissa is amazing to work with and so much fun! I created her save the date cards last July. Now we are on to the invitations for her May 2011 wedding. Remember to order your wedding invitations 4 months before your wedding day! Save the dates should go out 8-12 months before your wedding day. Questions? Always feel free to ask me!
P.S. ~ As always text (names, date, etc.) is changed to protect our clients’ privacy.
I have to say, when Amy emailed me to hand paint her and Scott’s vintage bikes for their custom wedding announcements I was in Awe! She requested I free-hand flowers in her bike basket and a illustrate a “Just Married” sign on the back of his bike. It is a great day in the studio when I get to hand paint such a truly unique scene.
P.S. ~ As always the dates, names, etc. are changed to protect our client privacy.
By popular demand, I have created a pdf file you can download for your 2011 wedding color pleasure! Whether you are a bride, groom, maid-of-honor, mother-of-the-bride, wedding planner, graphic designer, or party planner you can enjoy seeing several 2011 color combinations. Feel free to download the “2011 COLOR COMBINATIONS + TRENDS pdf file and print or show on your computer to your clients or friends. Enjoy!
Happy Friday all!
Yesterday, I found a post by the lovely Alison on The Knotty Bride blog that inspired me to design a hand painted bridal shower invitation design! Metallic, fun, and festive! I had my watercolor paints ready since I had been working on custom wedding invitations for my amazing clients and just had to design the perfect bridal shower invitation as soon as I saw this…
The hand painted result…
Hand-painted bridal shower invitations
So you just got engaged? Congrats you two! Once all the excitement has sunk in a little you are going to start thinking about your engagement photos! Those fabulous photos you see on your friends save the dates, the ones people use as Christmas cards, or even Thank Yous! However you choose to use them, you want them to be amazing!
When choosing a photographer you do not want to limit yourself to just photographers in your area. Do a little research, ask friends and family whether they live near by or a state over. Some will give you a great price if you book them for the whole thing, engagement, rehearsal, bridals, and day of. Your photos will be cherished for the rest of your life, so definitely keep that in mind.
As far as locations, pick a place you both love and means something to you. Whether it be the proposal place, where you met, and/or your favorite coffee or ice cream shop. Basically make it personal and all about the two of you.
Time to pick what to wear. Majority of photographers will suggest bringing an extra outfit or two for some variety in the shots. I personally brought 1 extra outfit since we had them taken at two locations. May I suggest ladies SHOES SHOES SHOES, yes grab a pair of stand out shoes, something that make the eye POP! Don’t be scared of Color. Props are a big thing these days, do some research online. There is such a thing as going to over board with them though. You want a few, but not so much it takes the focus off the two of you. Try a balloon or two, or potted plants with painted on chalkboard paint that you can write cute stuff on like the date of your big day or I asked, I said yes. If the two of you like to travel, bring maps or a vintage suitcase. Little stuff like that. Props are a fantastic idea, and there are tons of them out there, as I said earlier make it about the two of you!
With a little thought and creativity your shots will turn out wonderful! Oh and one more thing, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE FUN!
Here are few from our shoot…Enjoy!
{ Photography by the amazing Cynthia Kain }
Oh my goodness! Who else was inspired by Victoria today? Well, so was I! I just LOVED her CHIC BACKYARD RECEPTION IDEAS. So, I quickly grabbed my paint brush and whipped up this hand-painted floral wedding invitations design for you all. Introducing … TORI! I hope you love “her.” She is rustic, vintage, floral fun with a modern twist! Enjoy!
