Nothing makes us giddier than pulling a pretty wedding invitation from the mailbox.  Whether the stationery is fancy and formal or spunky and sweet, we love getting a taste of a couple’s personality from their invites.  This is one of the reasons why we’re head over heels for Val Marie Paper—Valerie Woerner’s work is simply stunning!  We, along with many brides and grooms, love her variety of modern styles presented in 20 wedding suites, each consisting of coordinating invitation and reception pieces to ensure that your entire wedding has a beautiful, cohesive theme.

Valerie’s love for typography shines through her work, and we love the way she uses this design element to bring her stationery to life. (Just wait until you see her Odette collection.  We can’t stop staring!)  As a former wedding planner, Valerie understands how hard it is to find affordable and beautiful invitations and has made it her personal mission to make sure every couple can find the stationery of their dreams.  To see all the loveliness Val Marie Paper has to offer, pop on over to her website and browse her wedding collections!

*This post was sponsored by Val Marie Paper.

Are you kidding?! We are just stunned beyond words over this whimsical garden tea party shoot from Ruche and This Modern Romance! Featuring pastel, vintage-inspired dresses and accessories from the Ruche spring line, fun prints, patterns, and even a few sequins dot the Alice in Wonderland-style landscape. We’re really loving the oversize floral hair pins and bold colors on the funky shoes. These photos are delicious—just like the colorful spread of cakes and macaroons from Sweet and Saucy Shop. See all of the beautiful new spring dresses and accessories in the gallery!

Dresses and Jewelry – Ruche \ Photography – This Modern Romance \ Bakery – Sweet and Saucy Shop \ Rentals – Found Vintage Rentals \ Hair Stylist and Makeup Artist – KC Witkamp of Makeup By KC \ Bunnies – B.U.N.S. Bunnies Urgently Needing Shelter

Ashley and Erik’s low-key but gorgeous wedding at Kohl Mansion in Burlingame, California, in the Bay Area, has some fab details we’re loving! To name a few: updated traditional stationery from Papyrus and Paper Source, exquisite pastel bouquets that pop against dusty blue bridesmaids dresses, and a sweet dessert with sugar flowers from Studio Cake atop—are you ready for this?—a gold sequin tablecloth from La Tavola Fine Linen Rental. We die! Ashley’s Victoria Nicole gown is a classic silhouette with just enough bling, and mod blush-colored Miu Miu shoes are the perfect complement. These stylish images from Meg Perotti showcase a great party, courtesy of the Ashley’s Italian family living it up with Erik’s Midwest relatives—see all of the beautiful images in the gallery!

Photography – Meg Perotti* \ Venue – Kohl Mansion \ Coordination – Janece Shellooe of Every Elegant Detail \ Stationery – Papyrus and Paper Source \ Calligraphy – Little Miss Press \ Favors – Donation to Homes of Hope India \ Catering – Le Papillon \ Bakery – Studio Cake \ Rentals – Classic Party Rentals Event Specialists \ Linens – La Tavola Fine Linen Rental \ Floral – Pico Soriano \ DJ – King Raffi of Sound in Motion Entertainment Group \ Lighting – Enhanced Lighting & Sound \ Transportation – Google Buses \ Ceremony Musicians – The Nob Hill String Ensembles \ Hair Stylist and Makeup Artist – Sherrie Long Hair Makeup & Effects Artist \ Gown – Victoria Nicole \ Bridal Salon – Bridal Galleria \ Jewelry – Joe Escobar Diamonds \ Bride’s Shoes – Miu Miu \ Suits – Calvin Klein

*Meg Perotti is a member of the EAD Vendor Guide. To find vendors in your area, click here, or if you are a vendor interested in applying, click here.

Navy is a versatile color: dress it up, glam it up, make it modern, or as seen here, go casual by pairing navy with light aqua and vivid coral. A heavy dose of snowy white makes the palette seasonless and perfectly fresh!

Top row: bride photographed by Ciara Richardson via Burnett’s Boards; navy blouse and aqua skirt from Matchbook Mag via Coco + Kelley; flower girl photographed by Kellie Kano

Middle row: blue bridesmaids dress, image by Leigh Miller via Green Wedding Shoes; aqua macarons, image by Red Ribbon Studio via Style Me Pretty; navy ruffled heels via Fashion Chopper; artwork by trmDesign on Etsy

Bottom row: pillows by Caitlin Wilson Textiles; aqua menus via Simple Lovely; coral and navy tabletop by JL Designs, image by Gabriel Ryan Photographers; aqua and navy room via Calfinder

Oh how we love romance and elegance in a classic setting! Katelin Gallagher of Project Wedding worked with photographer Erich McVey to bring us this stunning collaboration at Historic Deepwood Estate in Salem, Oregon, where the beautiful Lazaro gowns take our breath away. A draped sheet featuring oversize calligraphy by Neither Snow is a gorgeous backdrop for outdoor vows, where bold blooms and berries by Petalos pop against the lush greenery. We love the attention to detail, too—from the velvet Midori ribbon wrapping the bouquet to the fabulous marble cake from Peter Corvallis Productions. And speaking of cake, we’re enamored with the off-center tiered dessert by Sugarhouse Cake—fun and fabulous! See it all in the gallery!

Photography – Erich McVey \ Venue – Historic Deepwood Estate \ Floral and Event Design – Petalos \ Creative Direction – Katelin Gallagher of Project Wedding \ Bakery – Sugarhouse Cake \ Stationery – Paper Bloom Invitation + Design Studio \ Ribbon – Midori* \ Calligraphy – Neither Snow \ Rentals – West Coast Event Productions, Inc., and Something Borrowed \ Marble Cake Table – Peter Corvallis Productions \ Leather-Bound Journals – Hinged Strung Stitched \ Hair Stylist and Makeup Artist – Christine Shields Makeup Artistry \ Gown – Lazaro \ Suit – Este’s \ Models – Nicole and Kamyar of Option Model and Media

*Midori Ribbon is an EAD sponsor.