Tag Gallery 1

I thought I would share with you some simple little TAGS I created for an upcoming Fall wedding. Using the same paper we used for her invitations, they have the couples initials and wedding date on the front and an elegant "Thank You" on the back. The couple will be having a candy bar at their reception for guests as a favour and will be using these tags on pint-sized Chinese take-out boxes. I'll be sure to have her send a picture of the final product on the wedding day to share with you!

And she chose...

So I met with my latest bride-to-be to go over some final details and thought I better share which invitation that she chose. She decided to go with the gate-fold invitation (the bottom picture) but with the layered invitation on the inside (the top picture). So we are going with a mix of both, changing some fonts and sizes. I'll be sure to post the final look. I just love the colours for her Fall wedding!

Invitation Gallery 3

I remember when planning my own wedding just how much I loved looking on-line at what others had done, so I hope these posts of picture "galleries" inspire some of you!!!

Here are the latest wedding invitation samples created by RW Design. I met with a beautiful bride-to-be and her mother who were planning a late Fall wedding. Keeping that in mind, she wanted to use the Fall colours of vibrant orange and deep brown while incorporating a symbol that holds special meaning to her: the butterfly.

When you hear of the colours orange and brown together, it seems difficult at first to imagine the outcome; however, with the right shades and accents, I believe that they really look warm and elegant. So what have we learned: don't be afraid to try something different!

I will keep you posted on which wedding invitation she chooses...so stay tuned!

It's Shower Time!

The beginning of Spring is always wet, but planning a shower can make you forget all that! Whether there's a baby on the way or a bride-to-be in your group, it is best to start the planning process as soon as possible. Be sure to:

- ask the guest of honour for her invite LIST (as not to forget anyone)

- Pick a DATE that is most convenient for everyone (keep out-of-town guests in mind)...and I also suggest not throwing the party on the long weekend when many people like to take a mini-holiday

- Order your INVITATIONS in time (you know how to reach me!)

- Order or decide on your MENU (hot or cold appetizers, a specialty cake...)

- Plan a few GAMES (check out: www.babyshower101.com
OR www.babbee.com/baby_shower_games/contents1.html
OR www.bridal-shower-games.com/c_7_Bridal-Shower-Games.html )

- And finally, decide on great FAVOURS for the guests...If the bride-to-be is having a summer or destination wedding, why not give sunscreen with cute tags, baby shower guests love sweet custom cookies in pretty bags...Get creative and let me know if I can help!

Above all, be sure to enjoy the process - your guest of honour will know when you've put your heart into it and she'll be thrilled!

Stay tuned for pictures of Shower Invitations by RW Design...

Invitation Gallery 2

Here is a second round of sample invitations. This bride-to-be was also looking for the long, layered look, but preferred the vertical style. She was super easy-going and let me create a few different looks while respecting the black, ivory and green theme of colour that she was looking for.

Once again, the first picture shows some samples that I created, while the second shows the invitation that she chose - she just loved the rhinestone detail...and so do I!

Invitation Gallery 1

As I always say, "custom" means unique! Whenever I meet with new clients, I like to get a sense of what they are looking for in their stationery. We discuss colours, themes, styles or pictures that inspire them and so on. When you meet with your stationery designer, it is always helpful to bring with you anything that inspires your style - such as fabric swatches (perhaps the bridesmaids dresses), pictures of your flowers, or stationery that you have found in magazines or on-line that stuck out in your mind.

For my clients, I typically create a few samples based on what we discussed at our first consultation. Then, at our next meeting, we can truly find what the client likes or dislikes from the samples in order to come up with the final design.

The top two pictures show some samples that were created using different colours, fonts and embossed prints, while always sticking to the main colour and style theme of green and silver grey, long and layered invitations. The third picture shows the invitation that the bride-to-be chose in the end for her wedding invitations!

I {heart} shoes!

Although it is not a NEW idea, it is still one that is quite unique...Lately however, I have been hearing a lot of brides-to-be talking about buying bright-coloured shoes! I love this! It is such a cute surprise to see chic, colourful shoes peeking out from a white or ivory dress when walking down the aisle, or to see them in pictures when the bride is seated! It also looks super-cute on bridesmaids when paired with simple black dresses. Unlike most bridal shoes, you will be more likely to wear them again and will be reminded of your special day each time you do. So I say "Go for it ladies!"