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Look what brides are pinning!
What wedding invitations are brides like you loving right now? Well, we checked out our Pinterest page, and here’s what we found. Tell us –

The story of: Deco Shine Invitation
The obsession: Everything Art Deco – the style, the shine, sophistication. And we wanted to able to see what would happen when we got to

The story of: Confetti Toss Invitation
The obsession: Gorgeous wedding invitations + a little more. Like colorful printing + foil. Beautiful paper + unique shapes. The look: We want to throw

Happy hour just got more fun
What do you do when the happy hours you host are exactly between crystal flutes posh and plastic cups casual? You do this: serve vino

What women really want for Valentine’s Day
Have you ever wondered just how romantic we get on Valentine’s Day? Here are some fun facts about the love that will be in the

We’re crushing on…DIY Valentine’s mugs
Roses? Old school. Candy? Cliché. Something handmade, clever and really cute? Crush! Here’s what we’re giving our friends and sweeties for Valentine’s Day – DIYing

The story of: State of Bliss Ring Pillow
The obsession: Long-distance romances. Across-the-country celebrations. A bride from one state and a groom from another and where they end up together. The look: Personal
5 ways to have food trucks at your wedding
Wondering how the food truck trend would work at your wedding? Here are five perfect places within your wedding day to fit in a little

The story of: Natural Glimmer Invitation
The obsession: We asked our designers, “What if a bride is having a natural wedding, but she wants a little bit of glam, too? What
Too hot? Too cold? Guest complaints solved!
You love the idea of an outdoor wedding in July. Or a winter wedding in a rustic lodge. Both sound beautiful. But when you’re planning,

The story of: Blushing Bride Invitation
The obsession: We couldn’t stop thinking about blusher veils. Vintage fascinators. Birdcage bridal hats. How retro looks are coming back, and they’re coming back a

How to make a vintage-themed wedding your own
Looking to the past as your step into your future together? Then a vintage wedding is for you. Check out these tips and make your
5 tips for a black tie wedding
If you’re having a black tie wedding, you’ll want to do it right. Here are some tips for making it happen, from announcement to the

You’ll crush on: free printable calendars
While we were wrapped up in holiday parties and toasts and gifts and ribbons and ornaments and all variety of sparkly things, Father Time did

Exquisite Style Invitation
Maybe it’s that beautiful, swirling frame around your names. Maybe it’s the rich ecru paper. Definitely it’s the gold glitter ink! I love this wedding

Rustic Jar Invitation
Rustic and vintage meet in the perfect combination on this wedding invitation. A canning jar design is full of your wording and printed on a

Happy Holidays
The entire Carlson Craft team sends you wishes for a beautiful holiday season. Related posts: Four top trends for 2015 holiday cards Holiday card
Mismatched bridesmaids dresses – do it right!
Matchy-matchy bridesmaids are so last year. Mismatched bridesmaids’ dresses are trendy and popular – and they look gorgeous! When you’re planning your mismatched look, it’s