Fun and Bright Letterpress Invitations

Oct 29th

by: Lauren

I LOVE letterpress, and if you don’t know what letterpress is, let me explain. It is basically the best thing EVER to happen to paper. If you’re a technical person, you can read about letterpress as it is defined by Wikipedia. In layman’s terms, it’s when the design and ink is pressed into thick, luxurious paper, creating a beautiful piece of paper artwork.

Letterpress is usually reserved for very elegant invitations. Now I’m seeing more letterpress invitations using brighter colors and more design. They’re all, of course, still incredibly elegant, but a pop of color always adds a bit of fun to anything!

These invitations by Louella Press have it all- gorgeous letterpress, colors that pop, a great design, and super fun wording!

Fun and Bright Letterpress Invitations via TheELD.com

Photos via Louella Court

It would brighten anyone’s day to receive beautiful and bright invitations like these in the mail! I know I would be replying with the “Wouldn’t Miss It” and “Aces” selections!

Has anyone ever received a letterpress invitation or card? OR is anyone considering letterpress invitations for their wedding?

Real Edgy Wedding by Leigh Taylor Photography

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Oct 28th

by: Lauren

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I try to keep an eye on local photographers’ recent work, and Leigh Taylor is one of the photographers that I’ve been “watching”. I love photos that exude the personalities of those being photographed, and these certainly did just that.

The bride and groom’s edgy style is evident throughout all of the photos, and I just LOVE the bridesmaids’ dresses! Take a look and see for yourself! Enjoy Leigh’s beautiful photographs!

Real Edgy Wedding by Leigh Taylor Photography via TheELD.com

I love the red with purple accents- it’s classic with a touch of edginess! And the bridesmaids’ dresses- are they not the best?!

Click on over to Leigh Taylor’s blog to see some more of her awesome work (and her great blog design-I love it!). I promise, you won’t be disappointed! Amazing photography Leigh!

Inspiration Board: Aqua and White Backyard Beach Wedding

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Oct 27th

by: Lauren

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Today’s inspiration board is a little personal for me- it’s probably the most time I’ve ever spent on one! My best friend moved to Hawaii at the end of February, shortly after she got engaged. Since she has been so far away, she’s put the wedding planning on hold for the time being, but we have discussed a little bit of what she wants. She recently made a comment about wanting an inspiration board when the time comes to start planning, so I thought I would do a sort of “first draft” for her!

She wants an intimate beach wedding, with the reception ideally in the backyard of a home on or near the beach. Her vision is something clean, simple, and fun. The colors of aqua and white immediately came to my mind. Aqua and white are so very simple, and at the same time incredibly pretty and modern.

Inspiration Board: Aqua and White Backyard Beach Wedding via TheELD.com

Row 1: Sign, Ceremony, Reception
Row 2: Table Centerpiece, Reception, Table Setting, Dress
Row 3: Tiki Torches, Reception, Shoes in the sand, Barefoot in the sand
Row 4: Aqua drink, Centerpiece, Bouquet

I’m loving the simplicity and casual feel that the combination of aqua and white exudes! An intimate backyard reception will be so much fun- it’ll be like a big family dinner. I know that’s the feel she’s going for-spending her wedding day with those closest to her and her future husband.

Now I can’t wait, and I’m getting excited all over again! But I will be containing my excitement until she gives the “word”. Until then, I’ll have this inspiration board, and probably a few more! Hope you all enjoyed it!

DIY Monday: Fall Family Tree

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Oct 26th

by: Lauren

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Since this is the last week of October, I thought I would end it with this pretty DIY project. Laurie Cinotto shared this craft with The Bride’s Cafe as an alternative to displaying family photos at a wedding. This fall family tree would make a wonderful piece of decor at a wedding, but it would also be incredibly functional as a piece of home decor!

DIY Monday: Fall Family Tree via TheELD.com

Via The Bride’s Cafe

It could even be revamped a little bit! The possibilities go on and on-small palm branches for a beach wedding, or willow branches for a spring wedding. Add some Christmas tree branches, different colors and shapes of ornaments, candy canes, or snowflakes, and voila- you have a new holiday decoration! Full instructions and more photos are on The Bride’s Cafe.

Using something like this would also be an excellent way to do escort cards! I see escort card displays being integrated into the decor of an event more and more, and I love it! Is anyone thinking of using something like this for their wedding or event?