Sorry for the absence in the recaps everyone!  I’m really hoping to have my full disc of pictures soon to show you but until then, some logistics!

Ah, the floor plan.  With only 50 people, you would think that this would’ve been one of the easiest things about planning my reception.  However, because of the food stations we had, the bar, …

Of all the aspects of our wedding I have taken responsibility for, it is the honeymoon that I have thought about the most.

I started off thinking that I should surprise Rachel, whip her in a romantic whirlwind of indulgence and new experiences without preparing her for any of it. This kind of trip still really appeals to me but the …

I’m excited about today’s DIY project because it comes from our very own brand-spankin’-new-as-of-next-Monday weekly columnist Abby!  Abby is planning a Boston wedding for next year and here is one of her fun DIY projects, a wedding cake (for display only!).

{Tutorial found here}

Please give Abby a big welcome and look out for her first post next week!

xo,
E.

Elise from the enJOY it blog is so crafty and creative.  I love the envelope pocket folder cards she created to invite her girlfriends to be her bridesmaids!

{Tutorial found at enJOY it}

Quite by accident I stumbled upon the Etsy shop of Titanium Knights recently and found myself rather intrigued. Somewhat ironically, M and I were just out pricing wedding bands that same day, a special consideration because the shape of my engagement ring setting is going to require a custom band. During the course of our travels he set his sights …

I may have mentioned, once or twice, how we initially planned to handwrite our invitations. How we had bought the cards and the envelopes and had a stamp designed with a peacock image to complete the look.

{Image from Author’s personal collection; design by Baby Jewels}

Well, I said last week that in the interest of sanity we had changed our minds. And …

Studio on Fire, a letterpress studio based in Minneapolis, recently launched a blog called Beast Pieces to share photos of recent projects – and it’s quickly become one of my daily addictions.  Studio on Fire produces some truly amazing work, from wedding invitations to business collateral and, now, this lovely letterpress engagement book:

The groom behind this incredibly sweet gesture worked …

Unique, pretty and yummy?  Check, check and check.  Show your guests to their tables by wrapping candy bars in beautiful paper and affixing a label with their name and table assignment!

{Amy Carroll via Pearls Events and In This Instance}

Back in the summer of 2007, I had the honor of working with Cat and Mike on their oh-so-fun, personal, and well-planned big day. From their intimate tea ceremony, their backyard nuptials and their ballroom reception to her three dresses and stunning photography… it was SUCH a fun experience! So much, that I’m sharing it with you today. Lots of …

Sewing on glassine – with cute little decorative stitches.  Adorable, cost-effective, and unique!

{Tutorial at Greeting Arts found via Prima Donna Bride}