I often get asked about vendors that do quality work and I will be spotlighting some of them in this blog. I have known Valerie, the owner of Artistic Floral Design, for several years and I have always found her designs a source of inspiration. She uses fresh quality flowers and there is always something […]
Here are the red & ivory placecards designed for a December wedding. The ivory cardstock was die cut and embossed to match the classic look of the Christmas Wedding Programs. The interior of the placecards told guests that a donation was made to a local charity by the bride and groom in lieu of favors.
I just wanted to post some photos of some work I recently finished for a December wedding at St. Charles Country Club. The program is Pomegranate red with Pearl ribbon. The interior was done with metallic Pearl paper. The label is embossed at the edges. It created a very elegant timeless look! I took some […]
Although monograms date back to about 350 BC, I am happy to say they are still going strong in the world of weddings. In the hands of a designer monograms can go from plain and boring to real head turners. Monograms add a classic and elegant look to invitations but I like to add a […]
It seems as though every bride and groom has questions on the guest list. There are a few techniques that may help make the process a little easier. The first tip I have is to consider how large of a wedding you want. If you have already chosen your ceremony and reception locations find out […]
The new trend in bridesmaid dresses is floral prints. You may have seen them in a number of ads in current magazines. They fit so well with this years trend for soft and romantic. Totally feminine, they can add to the theme of any wedding whether it be Vintage, Art Deco, Country or Beach. Prints […]
Here is an example of a map I just did for Zenab & Ron’s wedding invitation. They are getting married at Tivoli Too! in Laguna Beach, California, a banquet facility that owns three complexes all within the same area. Although Ron thought I could just take the map from Tivoli’s website, it did not work […]
I took photos of the pine cone invitation with different ribbons so you can see the difference that the choice of ribbon can make. The first photo is of a chocolate satin ribbon. The second photo is of terra cotta raffia giving the invitation a more rustic feel. The third photo is of a wider […]
I am proud to announce a new line of invitations. Hand painted invitations are the new offering from Starglow Studios! These designs are painted in acrylics and add a great unique and artistic touch. Now our clients will truly have a “one of a kind” invitation. The first invitation I painted was perfect for a […]
I wanted to post some photos of the envelope I designed for the Purple Orchid Invitation. The orchid design ties the envelope to the invitation and lets guests know that an invitation to a great event is inside. The second photo shows the custom designed postage stamp that completes the look.