I love learning about wedding traditions past and present, and then sharing those traditions on the blog with you! At first I set out to write a post about charm gifts for your Bridesmaids. You know the ones that you can attach to a bracelet, which have become so popular over the last few years. […]
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Do you think buying wedding invitations with a $200 budget is impossible? We wanted to explore what is available in the stationery market. We did a bit of digging, and came up with this article to show you how to buy pretty wedding invites for a meager $200. Our research indicates that on average 136 […]
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Christmas Time at A Palace “That’s what friends are for” echoes throughout the 5-star Olissippo Lapa Palace bar and hotel foyer, as an accomplished pianist dressed in a black tuxedo and bow tie tickles the ivory keys. Accompanied by one other lone gentlemen sipping his cocktail, Meredith and I sit hypnotized and transported to a […]
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‘Push’, says the buzzer on the brick wall adjacent to the dark wood front door. A few moments later the heavy door swings open, revealing a young Portuguese man with a brawny physique, who ushers us inside with a smile. Unsure of his ability in English, he speaks quietly while motioning with his hands to […]
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Sleek design, modern ambiance, and terraced views extending towards burgundy colored rooftops against a backdrop of the Tagus River: Memmo Alfama Hotel in a nutshell. The moment you step off the cobblestone path leading to the hotel’s entrance you know this is no ordinary experience in one of Europe’s coolest capital cities. Get Acquainted with […]
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Brides are inundated with terminology they may have never heard before like taffeta, tulle, chiavari, and bentwood, or in the case of today’s topic: wedding stationery printing techniques such as letterpress and engraving. Lucky for you, I have taken the time to produce the ultimate guide to wedding stationery printing techniques! Wedding Stationery Printing Options […]
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There’s something undeniably magical about a winter wedding. The crisp air, the cozy textures, the way falling snow turns even the simplest portrait into something straight out of a fairy tale. Whether you’re dreaming of a Christmas celebration with deep reds and pine, or an icy blue wonderland with touches of gold, the cold season […]
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Imagine an Irish Castle Wedding Go for a drive through the heart of Ireland, meandering among lush green fields strewn with sheep and cows until you reach your destiantoin. Up a long winding path, drive towards the resurrected ruins of an elaborate 18 century architectural gem that covers a sprawling 70 acres of land – […]
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In this article I will review Wedding Paper Divas wedding invitations along with the pros/cons of how to buy stationery from them. Overview WedingPaperDivas.com has grown founded in 2006 by three friends who were all in the technology field. The company was subsequently acquired by Shutterfly in 2011. With an infusion of a new corporate […]
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