Part I Janet + Jack {Solar Manor}

I know, I know...we've been MIA for a bit...sorry! A lot has happened here, including lots of beautiful weddings...we hope to soon catch up. For now I leave you with Janet and Jack's wedding sneak peek. We designed her beautiful stationery and wedding and coordinated the day. We had so much fun with this gorgeous Bride!

Janet and Jack planned a beautiful Spring wedding,their ceremony was very touching and a very elegant and FUN reception followed at Solar Manor. She selected a beautiful color combo;
Hot Pink, Black and Damask...and Bling!
Designing and creating her stationery was a delight, she loved all things damask and pretty paper.

Mr. and Mrs. Sign for the sweetheart table.

Guests took home gorgeous favors; Italian espresso sets that displayed beautifully in a shimmery Ivory box.They also served as Escort Cards;  a 3 layer card was attached with a wrap-around black satin ribbon to each box displaying guests names and table assigned.

Menus

Table numbers

Come back soon and check this beautiful wedding through the eyes of Photography by Orlando's lens.

Venue: Solar Manor

Entertainment by LJ Productions

Wedding Coordinator: Catherine at For Your Event Planning

Stationery by Catherine For Your Event Planning

Floral: Santos Florist

Cake by Palermo Bakery

Photography by Photography by Orlando

Videography by Warger Productions

Cigar Roller Services by Tony Santana

Hair by LeCache Hair Salon

Make Up by Sheri Ferguson at MAC  

Inspiration: Paper Flag Escort Cards

You can assign seating by numbering these cutesy paper flags. Or tweak the idea a little by substituting scrapbooking paper for fabric, and substitute the use of table numbers, instead give each table a different tablecloth pattern, and the patterns become the table-assignment designators.

The scrapbooking paper/fabric can be used as place mats or turned into runners for your tables.

DIY Tutorial

1. To make the flags, cut paper into 6 1/2-by-1 3/4-inch rectangles. With a glue stick, cover the underside of each rectangle with glue, and fold over a toothpick. Press down firmly, and cut a notch at the ends. Print guest names and numbers, and cut into mini labels. Glue the name labels onto the flags.

2. To make the tiered stand, buy 1/2-inch foam board. Cut into 12-inch, 9-inch, 6-inch, and 3-inch widths (they can be as long as your display area). Starting with the bottom tier, stack them from widest to thinnest, aligning on the back edge; then glue.

3. Cut bulletin borders, the kind teachers use, to fit the sides of each level, and glue them with a tape stamper.

4. Stick escort flags into the foam board, and set out the display.

From Martha Stewart Weddings, Summer 2010

Soon to be Mrs. Humphries'

Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries‘ wedding invitation is surprisingly traditional. Everybody knows the couple will tie the knot in a black-tie affair on August 20 in Montecito, California. However, unlike any other invitation for any type of gathering we've ever seen, there is no address and no time listed.

My guess...guests should plan to drive around Montecito aimlessly for 24 hours until they see a party or something.

The cream-colored invitations by Lehr and Black, are printed in black and are emblazoned with a
double-intertwined K insignia for the couple's first names and were mailed to guests inside a silver cardboard box. Also included in the package were three glossy white-and-black cards with RSVP details and hotel suggestions.
The invite reads:

"Kris and Bruce Jenner

Request the pleasure of your company

At the marriage of their daughter

Kimberly Kardashian to

Kristopher Humphries

Saturday, the twentieth of August

Two thousand and eleven

Montecito, California

Black Tie"

Honour vs. Honor

Hope everyone had a great weekend! We are glad the heat wave is over and that we're back to 'normal' summer temperature...hope the 80-something degree weather lasts so we can all breathe!

Thought I'd share this helpful tip.

As I was working with one of my couples on their wedding invitation wording finals, it didn't take me by surprise when they asked me the Honour vs. Honor? question. Although many couples prefer not to use the british grammar, proper etiquette says that if the couple is being married in a house of worship, the Honour form is appropriate. If the wedding is held at an outside venue or a hotel, the spelling Honor is used.

We don't have to tell you that your wedding is one of the biggest and most important celebrations of your life! But keep in mind that the first impression of your wedding day will all begin with your wedding invitation.

Check back soon for more Wedding invitation etiquette advice.
Good Luck!

It's National Lollipop Day!

Lollipops come in many shapes, sizes and flavors. It's no wonder why they are a favorite treat for people of all ages! Whether they are filled with gum, chocolate or just plain sugar, no one can deny the deliciousness of a lollipop.

Though an early form of the lollipop—honey on a stick—is said to have been around since the time that cavemen roamed the earth, the real deal wasn’t invented until centuries later. However, the story of the creation of the first lollipop is a heavily debated topic. Most people do agree on the fact that George Smith, the owner of a small, American candy store, came up with the sweet's name. In the early 1900s, he called the candy a "lollipop" after his favorite racehorse—Lolly Pop.

Go to your local candy or convenience store and grab a lollipop to celebrate.
Happy National Lollipop Day!

Tyra + Kirby

Cherry Blossom themed Candy Buffet

Candy Buffet: Catherine and Ana NJ Candy Buffets/ For Your Event Planning

Floral: Debbie Page at Simply Creative Weddings

Venue: Holiday Inn, East Windsor