Category — Invitations

Vintage postcards are a delightful way in which to infuse a wedding’s style with historic charm.

And more and more, we’re seeing vintage postcards being used for more than just the standard save-the-dates. Postcards are being included on place settings, displayed on escort card tables, and are even being staged as a guestbook alternative.

The options are endless, so have some fun and get creative! The image immediately below, for example, showcases a vintage postcard that was transformed into a place card with a simple tie of a rope and a name tag. Also, a typewriter can be used to transform old postcards into something new and too, to personalize the details of the occasion even further.

Vintage postcards aren’t a trend; they’re a wedding stationery option that is here to stay.

Love,                                                                                                  Erin & Raya

(Credits, from top: Moody’s Collectibles, Design Sponge, Kristen Beinke Photography, Mi Belle Inc. Wedding Photography, Project Wedding.)

Brides are loving personal touches on everything for their big day.  From the wedding cake to the photography to the perfect playlist, brides want elements of their personality integrated into each and every detail of their big day.  In fact, we spend so much time finding the perfect stationery, from save-the-dates to invitations to thank you notes, that an oft-overlooked item is one of the first wedding-related details to be seen by the guests: the postage.

Because it’s all in the details, it’s important to find the small elements that needn’t go unnoticed.  Placing a wedding-themed stamp on your invitation adds just a little something special to an otherwise mundane detail.

In case you haven’t seen, there is a plethora of wedding-themed stamps from which to choose.  You have your pick of postage that relays something special about your wedding. Whether it’s a photo of your bouquet flowers, or an image resembling your ring, you can literally put a unique stamp on your day.

Zazzle.com offers an array of wedding-themed stamps, and USPS.com unveiled wedding stamps last year.  At zazzle.com, customers have their pick of Small, Medium, or Large.  Though the stamps cost more than their face value (a sheet of 20 small stamps, for example, costs $20.60), it’s a small price to pay for a unique wedding detail.

And for an easy way to tie everything together, aside from sending matching stationery, purchase the same stamp in bulk.  Use the same style stamp for your save-the-dates, thank you cards, and any other item included in your stationery repertoire.  It’s a simple way to ensure your theme remains constant.  But if you prefer variety, stamps with “RSVP” or “You’re Invited” are also available.

Which stamp will look perfect on your wedding invitation?

Recently, we’ve noticed a trend in bird themed weddings.  The love birds pop up in wedding trends from cake toppers to decorations.  These friendly feathered creatures show up on wedding invitations and stationary (Wedding Paper Divas has a huge selection) to favors, such as little nests with Jordan almonds as the Robin eggs. So, add a little chirp to your wedding with these adorable bird-themed ideas!

Photos courtesy of StyleMePretty.com, MarthaStewartWeddings.com, and WeddingPaperDivas.com

Now that green weddings have become so popular with eco-conscience bride and grooms, it’s become a great way for couples to save money and save the Earth!  But aside from reflecting the beauty of nature, a green wedding looks fresh and modern with gorgeous flowers such as hydrangeas and orchids.

With green as the new black, fresh ideas such as bamboo, moss, and twill have been incorporated into floral designs, one-of-a-kind cakes, and impressive invitations, such as the ones featured below from Paper Olive.

Check out some of our favorite green finds, from our fun and eco-friendly organic bridal party tank tops, to fabulous finds for the bridesmaid, such as the new Monique Lhuillier bridesmaid dresses, stunning florals by Tick Tock, and Earth-friendly favors.

Photos courtesy of Tick Tock Flowers, Paper Olive, Brides.com, and Bella Umbrella.