Derek ❤ Christina: An Elegant Beach Wedding

Derek and Christina were so fun to work with! We had such a great experience with them getting to know them as we worked through each stage of designing their invitation and day-of details. Their wedding day was obviously magical and unforgettable. Congratulations and best wishes to them as they begin their forever together.

Garden Wedding Invitation

Unless you live in California, you may be needing a little spring inspiration. Jillian came to us knowing she wanted her invitations to match the romance of her outdoor venue. Her vision was contagious and came to fruition in this lovely garden invitation.

The stunning bride.

...with her new husband!

Harley Botanica is known for their romantic setting and incredible backdrop of lush greenery.

Congratulations, Mrs. and Mrs. Jacob Lovejoy!!

Many thanks to Marianne Wilson Photography for graciously providing the wedding day and reception photos. Visit their website at www.mariannewilsonphotography.com and their blog at  www.mariannewilsonblog.com.
And many thanks again to Laura Jaime for the invitation photographs.

Where There's a Will...

You could finish the saying. Well, this bride definitely found a way. 

We got a call from Alex, who lives in Washington State, wondering if we would be willing to work with her long distance to create her wedding invitations. 

Curious, of course, as to how she found us, we asked, and were flattered by her reply. She had received a wedding invitation in the mail and instantly fell in love with it and had to have it for herself. She took the invitation to her mother's work as well as hers, and showed her friends, all in the hopes that someone would know how to find out who made this dream invitation. She noticed the emblem on the envelope that signified the maker, Envelopments, and tracked it down to The Pomegranate Basket, now known as Pomegranate Paper Co.!

We were so thrilled that she would take the time and effort to find us. And what a doll she was to work with. Here are some photos she sent us after the wedding, along with her rustic style invitation.

Congratulations, Alex and Jeff!

COLOR!!!

Color. It sets the mood. Makes a statement. Tells the story. From wedding invitations to home decorating, color selection is a powerful tool.

And, as with every January, we were waiting with bated breath for -- what else? -- the Pantone Color of the Year. So, without further ado, we present the 2014 Pantone Color of the Year, RADIANT ORCHID!

Pantone describes the color like this: "Radiant Orchid blooms with confidence and magical warmth that intrigues the eye and sparks the imagination. It is an expressive, creative and embracing purple -- one that draws you in with its beguiling charm. A captivating harmony of fuchsia, purple and pink undertones, Radiant Orchid emanates great joy, love and health."

My goodness, I want that!

But let's say, as tempting as it is, Radiant Orchid just doesn't speak your language. Let's explore some other options.

Romantic? Soft blush pink, warm brown, and soft turquoise whispers everlasting love.

Playful? Yellow and mint beckon you to join the fun.

Earthy? Sage and coral keep you grounded.

And with everything at our fingertips on the Internet, the resources for color ideas and combinations is endless!

We love scouring the Internet for inspiration. There are so many wonderful sites we've come across, but three of our favorites are featured above:  top and third photo, http://www.theperfectpalette.com/; second photo,  http://design-seeds.com/;  and bottom, http://designiswhatyoucangetawaywith.wordpress.com/.

Hartley Botanica

From the moment we walked into the reception area from the parking lot, we felt our blood pressure drop about 10 degrees. Yes. It's that kind of atmosphere.

 We set up our booth and enjoyed talking to some of our fellow vendors. What a wonderful evening it was. We met new brides and even ran into some of our current brides!

 The food, as always, was delicious!

 Isn't it absolutely magical?!?!

 One of the things we love most about our job is that we get to work with people at one of the most exciting times of their lives, their fairytale :)

Our business partnership works because our friendship is special and important to us. We are blessed to have been friends through thick and thin for the past 30 years!

Heidi & Travis - A Beautiful Day at Westlake Village Inn

Anything that starts off this adorable has got to be something special.  And it was...

Our dear friends, Bruce and his daughter Heidi. 

Heidi and Travis, with Pastor Lance Stack officiating, exchange vows on this beautiful Southern California day.

We were honored and blessed to provide the paper details for this special day.

The Kiss!

Each table centerpiece was a different delicious flavor of bundt cake by Nothing Bundt Cakes.  It was such a unique and beautiful touch to each table.  And the best part was we got to serve our own cake and didn't have to wait for anyone to bring it to us!  We were very pleased!

Blurry (we're not photographers, folks!) but sweet -- the couple's first dance as husband and wife.

The Sweetheart table.  Stunning!

Congratulations to Heidi and Travis, and God's richest blessings on your marriage!

THANK YOU, WEDDINGWIRE -- AND OUR DEAR CLIENTS, OF COURSE!

We love our customers, and apparently they love us!  We are pleased to announce that we have been awarded this prestigious award from WeddingWire identifying our company as ranking in the top five percent of wedding professionals within the WeddingWire Network who demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism across all service categories and all regions throughout the US, Canada, and abroad.

Unlike other awards in which winners are selected by the organization, the WeddingWire Bride's Choice Awards™ are awarded solely based on the reviews from over 1.2 million newlyweds.  Awards are determined by a combination of four factors:  overall rating (quality), total number of reviews (quantity), review performance from 2012 (recency), and consistency of reviews from year to year (consistency).  

We are so grateful for the wonderful people we have been blessed to create for, and we are overwhelmed by their kind comments and compliments in their much-appreciated reviews.  We are looking forward to another year filled with new friendships, beautiful designs, and happy couples!