In the Press: BRIDES Magazine September 2011

Back in February we shared a romantic wedding that took place amongst the beautiful, outdoor setting of the LongHouse Reserve in East Hampton, New York, and it is currently featured in the September issue of BRIDES magazine! With impeccable design by Beth Helmstetter and delectable photos by Corbin Gurkin, this piece is definite eye-candy!

We were pleased to contribute the stationery for both the wedding and rehearsal clam bake as well as escort cards, table cards and menus!

Everything was very classic which made for a tasteful, clean look while also maintaining an overall elegance. Tres chic!

In the Press: INSIDE Weddings Fall 2011

Last week we shared my own bridal shower featured in the new Fall issue of INSIDE Weddings, and we are so pleased that another one of our clients' weddings was also included in the issue! They worked wth the lovely Susan & Kathy of Bella Weddings to create a culturally vibrant celebration that all began when the groom flew all the way to Sri Lanka to ask for the bride's parents permission! And with MiBelle Photography behind the camera - the photos are sure to be treasured by the happy couple and their families!

We were able to create the rehearsal dinner invitation and also pen the escort cards on our ever popular compasses!

Read more on this wedding on the Mi Belle blog or read about the groom's trip to Sri Lanka on the INSIDE Weddings blog!

Creative Tip: Seating Charts

Last week we showed you a variety of charming seating charts, and today we wanted to feature a nautical themed one for a wedding taking place on Santa Cruz Island.

Each flag icon represents a nautical boating flag and each couple's name is written on the tiny boats clustered around the flags in "coves" on the island!

The bride & groom also ordered table cards so the guests could find their seats. Below is just a sampling.

The nautical themed chart is a unique way to incorporate the couple's love of boating into their big day!

Creative Tip: Seating Charts

One of our increasingly popular items has been seating charts ~ they are perfect for engagement parties, rehearsal dinners and are being used more and more in wedding themselves. Both stylish and functional, our hand-illustrated charts can be created to match your invitation suite, or be themed to display a shared interest of the bride and groom!

Seating charts most commonly display the layout of the venue with guests listed alphabetically by table, or we can customize your chart however you wish.

You can also see our charts featured on Martha Stewart Weddings online!

Inspiration: Days of Summer

Often called the "lazy days of summer", those in the wedding industry know that the summer is usually far from lazy! But as the days of summer start fading fast, and kids are heading back to school, we still wanted to share a few of our favorite "summer" things!

{Sand Dollars}

{Seashell Invites}

 

{and escort cards!}

{Colors that  pop ~ like orange!}

{Textures}

{Fan Programs}

{And of course, Hawaii!}

Here's to savoring the last couple weeks of summer!

In the Press: Martha Stewart Weddings Online

Needless to say we were beyond thrilled to find our seating charts included in The Bride's Guide: Martha Stewart Weddings online yesterday!

The feature inclues three of our large poster seating charts - they are perfect for venues with many tables, or if you simply want to guide your guests!

Visit The Wedding Library  on Martha Stewart Weddings online for more wedding tips!

Real Wedding: Santa Barbara, CA

As promised, we've got many more photos from last summer's gorgeous red, white and blue wedding! Designed by Beth Helmstetter and photographed by Steve Steinhardt, it was a truly beautiful affair. Everything was kept clean and simple and tastefully coordinated in the color theme.

In addition to the save the dates previously posted, we also created escort cards and table signs. The pieces were creatively tied together with a mix of prints and fabrics on the tables, escort card display and the menswear itself.

It was a perfectly nautical theme, even down to the starfish boutonnieres! And how about that adorable crab tie?!

Congratulations to the happy newlyweds!