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Printable Song Request Cards

This post is sponsored by Scratch Weddings, the fabulous team of marquee-level DJs turning weddings into dance parties nationwide!

Grandma wants to boogie to Chubby Checker, the parents are dying to sway to Eric Clapton, and you just want to rock out to the Peas. Every DJ’s dilemma! A skilled DJ (like those from the fabulous team of DJs …

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Smitten on Paper Giveaway

Posted 06/05/2012 by in sponsors, stationery \ 74 comments

UPDATE: Congratulations to our winner, Julie!

We are thrilled to announce an amazing giveaway sponsored by the fabulous Smitten on Paper!  Smitten on Paper is a new and unique online design studio offering completely custom designs for invitations, stationery and everything in between. Every aspect of your wedding is covered, from invitations to escort cards – even down to the ribbon and twine …

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Printable Watercolor Save the Date

Posted 05/21/2012 by in DIY, stationery \ 20 comments

Happy Monday everyone! We hope you are having a great start to your week, and to make a sunny Monday just a smidge brighter, we have a beautiful free printable save the date from The Lovely Dept. to share!  The beautiful watercolor wreath is a lovely touch for any spring or summer wedding, and I just adore the light and …

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Featured Vendor: Hello! Lucky

I’m a complete and utter paper geek and have always drooled over the fabulous invitations and stationery from Hello!Lucky. Created in 2003 by sisters/best friends Eunice and Sabrina Moyle with a vintage Vandercook press set-up in Eunice’s garage, Hello!Lucky offers unique and modern invitations for whatever style your wedding may be – rustic, chic, destination, elegant – you name it, they’ve either …

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Love Shoot + Printable Valentines

Posted 02/13/2012 by in DIY, photography, stationery \ 3 comments

If you are anything like me, you are a procrastinator!  Well, guess what?  We’re in luck!  Just in time for Valentine’s Day, we have adorable printable Valentines from Lauren from Palm Papers and a precious love shoot from Catie Ronquillo Photography!  Ashley and Dmitry have been married for almost a year, and this sweet shoot was perfect way to celebrate their first Valentines Day as …

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Minted Giveaway Reminder

Posted 01/26/2012 by in sponsors, stationery \ Leave a comment

You know you want to win one of TWO $250 gift certificates to Minted so that you can have awesome invitations like this:

So what are you waiting for?  GO ENTER HERE!  Contest closes at 11:59 AM central time tomorrow Friday January 27th.

*This giveaway is sponsored by Minted.  Official sweepstakes rules here.

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Sponsor Welcome + Minted Giveaway!

Posted 01/24/2012 by in sponsors, stationery \ 97 comments

Congratulations to our winners, Kayla and Elizabeth!

I love me some Minted. From wedding invitations and save the date cards to programs and place cards, Minted offers hundreds of unique, current, and stylish wedding stationery designs, all sourced from a global community of independent designers. And I’m beyond excited this week to be able to give TWO lucky readers $250 gift …

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Sponsor Introduction: LookLoveSend.com

Posted 08/31/2011 by in sponsors, stationery \ Leave a comment

I’m so excited to welcome LookLoveSend.com as EAD’s newest sponsor and featured vendor!  LookLoveSend.com is a one-stop shop for complete wedding invitation collections – everything from save the date cards and invitations to menus, place cards, thank you notes and more.  They have a huge selection of design styles, from classic to contemporary and everything in between, and each design …

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DIY Escort Card Display

Posted 08/16/2011 by in DIY, stationery \ 45 comments

I have the cutest DIY tutorial to share with you today!  My friends Kelly Marie from Fleur and Suzy from Lily Red Studio are stopping by to share a fabulous DIY billy ball escort card box how-to with us.  Designed by Tiffany of Chicago’s Soiree Events, this sweet display is so easy and cute, and easily adaptable to any event!

You …

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Sponsor Introduction: Storkie

Posted 07/11/2011 by in sponsors, stationery \ Leave a comment

Here at EAD, we love Storkie for their fabulous selection of save the date magnets and cards, rehearsal dinner invitations and wedding invitations. New for the season, they’ve expanded their collection of inspired designs for summer weddings and celebrations plus they now offer a stunning new shimmer cardstock to add an extra special touch to your stationery. Love that! …

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Sponsor Introduction + Minted Giveaway!

Posted 06/08/2011 by in sponsors, stationery \ 71 comments

Update: Congratulations to our winner, Sharon!

I’m a huge fan of Minted, so I am honestly thrilled to have them as an EAD sponsor and doubly excited to give one of you lucky readers a $100 Minted gift certificate!  In case you aren’t familiar with Minted, it’s an online stationery store and community of independent graphic designers. They allow amazingly talented …

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National Stationery Show II: Construction

Posted 05/31/2011 by in stationery \ 2 comments

Hi everyone! Christen here with part 2 of my NSS wrap-up (check here for part 1 where I discuss trends in stationery design). For the second half I want to take a look at a few trends in the actual construction of invitations, going beyond the pocketfold and plain white 80# cardstock to create something that truly stands out and …