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Product of the week: Burlap Border Invitation
When choosing a theme for your big day, one hot trend you may want to consider is a natural or rustic style. It lends a
“Green” your big bash
When throwing a party, you’ll need all the necessary elements: food, paper plates, plastic cups and silverware. But what happens to all of that food
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
2013 color trends for your fall wedding
Fall is a great season to tie the knot. Between the rich color tones of orangey reds and golden yellows and the scenery that appears
Unique ways to announce the birth of your baby
Once your little one enters the world, it's time to share the news with all of your friends and family! And because this is such
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
Bright, patterned birthday invitations for summer
Get wild this summer for your son or daughter’s birthday with colorful, patterned invitations. From animal print to sports and vibrant colors in between, we
Have fun with these spherical wedding invitations
Looking for a fun, bubbly yet stylish wedding invitation design? Ditch the the standard rectangle cardstock and opt for a spherical invitation style instead. This
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 borrowed
One of the best parts of the old English rhyme, “Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue (and a sixpence for your shoe)” is
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,