Snail Mail Inspiration

05 Wednesday Sep 2012

Posted by melissaoconnor in Invites & Save the Dates, Weddings

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I know many people don’t send letters anymore but there is nothing like receiving a handwritten note from someone you care about. When it comes to event invites and wedding items, creating a beautiful envelope is part of the whole experience.

One simple way to jazz them up is by using special stamps. I personally love vintage postal items because they really created some awesome designs back in the day. However, you can still find some really nice ones that are printed today. Here are some inspirations of old and new stamps that can really make or break an invite’s presentation.

These first few can all be found at USPS.com.

Now to take a trip back in time, here are some vintage treats I feel would make a great statement on your save the dates and wedding invitations as well as all the pre-wedding events. Enjoy!

Garden Roses | Shop & Photo Credit: Verde Studio

Flower Gardens | Shop & Photo Credit: Verde Studio

Pink Roses | Shop & Photo Credit: Treasure Fox

Butterflies | Shop & Photo Credit: Treasure Fox

Endangered Flora | Shop & Photo Credit: Pack and Post

Love Birds & Hearts | Shop & Photo Credit: Pack and Post

Flowering Trees | Shop & Photo Credit: Pack and Post

Love (Old & New) | Shop & Photo Credit: Pack and Post

International Peace Garden | Shop & Photo Credit: Pack and Post

Wildflowers | Shop & Photo Credit: Kenmore Stamp Company

Shop & Photo Credit: Champion Stamp

Save the Date!

27 Monday Aug 2012

Posted by melissaoconnor in Invites & Save the Dates, Shop Gray Star Design

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The save the dates for your big day are the first peek into your wedding. Besides letting your guests know they are invited it shares where and when you chose to have your wedding. I feel they should always reflect the bride and groom and the theme or style of your event. If they are not cohesive with the formal invitation it gets a little confusing.

I have seen some, along with the invites, that didn’t go with the wedding at all and it just doesn’t make sense to me. I know not everyone is a designer, but that is why you have a designer create them for you. It’s just disappointing when nothing really goes together. It doesn’t have to be matchy matchy but it should all have the same feel. It just shows the event wasn’t planned right or the bride and groom don’t care much about details.

Well, here are the save the dates I created so far. You can find them all in my Etsy shop. I try to offer a variety of styles that appeal to everyone. There are more to come soon! You can always stay updated on new items in my shop by checking out my Pinterest board.

Nautical Love

14 Tuesday Aug 2012

Posted by melissaoconnor in Invites & Save the Dates, Shop Gray Star Design

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So I have been slaving away and new designs for my Etsy shop and wanted to share a few of my nautical themed Save the Dates. There are only two as of now but I think they are fun, classic and perfect for those couples who are getting married by the sea. I will share more of my recent additions in the next few blogs so keep your eyes peeled.

Stitched Up Details

18 Wednesday Jul 2012

Posted by melissaoconnor in Invites & Save the Dates, Wedding Decor Ideas

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bride, ceremony, crafts, decor, embroidery, engagement, events, favors, groom, handmade, invites, place settings, save the dates, seating cards, sewing, table numbers, wedding favors, wedding invites, wedding programs, weddings

I came across these items on one of my favorite blogs, Oh So Beautiful Paper, and had to share it. My love for sewn pieces and embroidery has grown so much throughout the years – from the time when I was looking for the multi-needle embroidery machine reviews myself to buy one, so when I see it used in a unique way, it truly makes me smile.

These next few examples really used this handmade accent in a beautiful way and truly were a success. Hope you enjoy them as much as I do.