A bow tie is a small piece of fabric doing a very visible job. It sits directly under the face, which puts it in the first look, the vows, and every close-up the photographer takes all day. The decision isn’t really black or navy. It’s self-tie or pre-tied, solid or patterned, matched to the pocket […]
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When it comes to wedding stationery, sometimes it is easier to buy than DIY. If you have been to the printables section of Love and Lavender, you may have noticed that slogan below a custom display from Minted.com. First, I want to explain why that slogan is there. Then, let’s take an in-depth look and […]
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There’s a version of mix and match bridesmaids that looks effortless and pulled together, and a version that looks like everyone grabbed something from their own closet. The difference almost never comes down to the dresses themselves. It comes down to one anchor decision made early: same color, same silhouette, or same fabric. Pick one […]
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** This post is sponsored ** After getting engaged, I realize there are many photo opportunities during the wedding process – engagement selfies, an engagement party, a bachelorette party, showers or the wedding itself. In fact, a survey commissioned by Invisalign® in March 2014 and conducted by Wakefield Research found that an average bride will take 342 […]
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** This post is sponsored ** My fiancé and I are still in the process of figuring out where to go on our Honeymoon. We are 80 days away from the wedding and I need to start figuring out a destination soon. When I think of a honeymoon vacation I think of romance, adventure, relaxing, and experiencing […]
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When preparing to say ‘I Do’ to the woman of your dreams, groomsmen are your go-to guys. This momentous occassion will be exciting and maybe just a little scary, and having backup from your best buds is invaluable. Let them know how much you appreciate them with a thoughtful groosmen gift. Not sure where to […]
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You may remember Ally and Ian’s wedding that we featured on the blog. When I first saw their ornate chalkboard sign I immediately had to pin it on our Pinterest board. The frame in the photo was very familiar to me, but I couldn’t place or tell you why. Later that day, I received a message from a […]
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Wedding planning involves many little etiquette details that most people only need to use once in their lifetime. I want to make it easier for you to plan your big day by sharing my well-researched wedding stationery tips. In today’s article I will show you all about how to address your save the dates. Let’s […]
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Making the guest list to a wedding is a great honor. Although the day should be about the bride and groom, it is important to recognize guests and make the day just as unique and fun for them. Over the past few years of running Love and Lavender, I have seen many awesome ideas that […]
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