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Instead of resolutions or concrete goals for my business, I set a guiding principle for the year to come. In 2024 it was take the time to quality check, and I had a post-it on my computer screen all year that said “Don’t forget to QC”. (Yes, the post-it was removed for my photo shoot […]
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1/08/25
Eliza + Danny’s Spring Smith Farm Gardens Wedding in East Haddam, Connecticut was nothing short of spectacular! Eliza was a “yes” bride, loving all my ideas, and prioritizing stationery as an incredibly important element in her wedding. What more can a stationery designer ask for in a client? It all started with a custom toile […]
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1/22/24
For the next series in my “All About Day-of Stationery” post, I am answering the question, do I need menus at my wedding? The answer: absolutely! Now, there’s no denying I am partisan in this discussion. I am a stationery designer, and believe in its value beyond just your wedding invitation! (In fact, that’s […]
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8/07/20
Today I’m talking about wedding themes, if you need one, and how to do it in an elegant (and not gimmicky) way! The first question is what is a wedding theme? Back in the day, you chose colors, a dress, and had an elegant evening of celebration. But today, as more couples are choosing to […]
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11/11/19
In trying to save money for your wedding, or being able to take something off the to-do list, have you asked “do I need wedding programs”? I think a lot of brides go to day-of paper when thinking about where to make cuts. Your invitations are essential, but is the stationery at your wedding frivolous? […]
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9/20/19
Boy, have I got a beaut for you today! Mallory + Hunter were officially my first Southern California wedding for me as an LA resident, so it has a special place in my heart. It also doesn’t hurt that they are the most gorgeous couple and got married at the breathtaking Terranea Resort in Palos […]
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2/06/19
Well, this may be the most special wedding I share on the blog. Why, you ask? Because it’s my brother’s wedding! Scott + his amazing bride Heather were married on a dreary spring day in New Orleans. And though the weather was less-than-ideal (and forced them to change the order and location of their ceremony), […]
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10/05/18
A couple months ago I was honored to be a sponsor at the Shutters on the Beach Santa Monica Wedding ABC GLA Event! Growing your business in a new market takes effort. I am so grateful for the network of wedding vendors I have in Connecticut where we can collaborate and support each other, but […]
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9/12/18
Today I am sharing what you need for your wedding day-of paper, including tips + trends, PLUS a freebie checklist! I’ve been wanting to write this post for a long time because I know this stage of wedding stationery can be overwhelming, and as I always tell my brides, there’s a very clear deadline of […]
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8/15/18
Ready for a modern black + white Cape Cod Wychmere Beach Club wedding with impeccable details? Well, buckle up for Katharine + Josh’s gorgeous modern wedding paper story! This wedding was close to my heart because Katharine is one of my dearest friends. When she got engaged I was so excited to dive right into […]