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Brilliant baby shower themes for boys

Okay, a few months back I posted about girl-themed showers, but we can’t leave out the boys! There are so many amazing themes out there

Preparing for a baby

If you’re getting ready to welcome your bundle of joy into the world, there are a few final steps you and your partner should take

The Great American Road Trip

When I was young, my parents frequently packed all eleven of us kids in a wood-paneled station wagon loaded down under the weight of my

Bachelorette Parties Reinvented

When my friend Rachel got engaged last year, we were all thrilled that at long last she had found her Prince Charming. She had joked

Guide to wedding invite postage costs

After you’ve purchased your wedding invitation and addressed and sealed your envelopes, it’s time to put these beauties in the mail. It can be difficult

Fall and Winter Wedding Receptions

As we anticipate today’s hottest trend in wedding themes – rustic charm – to carry over into the fall and winter, we can count on

Evening at the Vineyard

Last October, for our ten year anniversary, my husband Ryan and I decided that we would celebrate our wedding anniversary in a commemorative manner. We

Wedding day traditions: Something blue

The most trendy yet traditional part of the saying, “Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue (and a sixpence for your shoe)” is definitely a

Wedding day traditions: Something New

A bride’s “something new” from the old English rhyme is probably the easiest item to come by for the big day. According to The Knot,

Wedding day traditions: Something old

Every bride knows the saying, “Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue (and a sixpence in your shoe).” Whether or not you believe in superstitions,

Essentials for your royal baby shower

With all of the excitement surrounding the royal baby, we’ve been inspired to help you host your own little royal baby shower for your little

A Slice of Americana

There’s nothing quite like summer to put me in a patriotic mood. Fireworks extend from the Fourth of July through small town festivals and large

Personalizing your wedding invitations

Designing your wedding invitations should be fun, not stressful! That’s why Carlson Craft dealers work individually with every bride to help you get your personal