Notes for a Cause

Tonight is the 2nd Annual Cakes for a Cause, and also the first year Print Julep will be donating some items!

The event was put together by our friends at Emilie Duncan Event Planning and Bliss Events here in Columbus, Ohio. The soiree benefits and takes place at the Mid Ohio Food Bank in Grove City, Ohio. They distribute food to more than 500 food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, senior centers and after-school programs. 75% of your donation goes directly to providing food for those in need. For every $1 you give, they can give $8 worth of groceries.

Its a wonderful cause and I’m happy to participate. Last year’s event was so yummy and this year’s is going to be almost twice the size!

Here is a sneak peek at the Print Julep note card that will be up for raffle tonight.

Sweet Notes

Print Julep - Sweet & Spicy Notes

These will be available for sale soon on the Print Julep Etsy shop!

 

 

Will you be my Valentine?

Celebrate love today!
Happiest of Valentine’s Day to you!

I wonder how many engagements will happen today…??

Sneak Peek of BHLDN Wedding Dresses

Eck! The sneak peek photos of the BHLDN line, Anthropologie’s wedding dress line is here.
(Bridesmaids dress sneak peek coming next!)

Bridal gowns are said to range from $1000-$4000 and the line officially launches, when else, but Valentines Day. How appropriate because I’m in love!

Check out these beautiful gowns, perfectly suited to the feminine, romantic, deconstructed, whimsy of Anthrologie’s brand.

p.s. Wondering how you say BHLDN? — BHLDN is pronounced “beholden“
Kind of clever… txt msgng wrds enter the brdl wrld

 

 

Letter Love Actually

As a lover of letterforms, and a sucker for a Hugh Grant monologue, I stumbled upon this and thought this would be nice to share with Valentine’s Day approaching.

 

Start your Monday with a little bit of letter love from Print Julep!

The Royal Wedding – Save The Dates

Last week, news came out that Save The Dates were sent out to the heads of Europe’s royal families. Eck! Stationery designer excitement the world over, right?! Are they fun? Are they formal? Is there a photo? A website? Is it this adorably quirky postcard?

 

The answer to this question was something NO ONE expected. The Save The Date for Kate & Will’s nuptials was a FAX. Yes, you heard me, and then I heard you say “Do people still send faxes?!” — The Queen of England does!

Stationers all over died a little I think. ::sigh::

HOWEVER, it is reported that handwritten, gold embossed invitations for 1800 guests are in the works and will be sent out in a couple of weeks. YEA! While I’m guessing the Save The Date fascimilie was the Queen’s doing, the responses coming into the couple’s website was most certainly the bride and groom’s doing. How modern!

Are you considering asking for responses from your guests with your Save The Dates instead of with your invitations?

Will you be an Anthropologie Bride?

After about a year of industry rumours of the launch of Anthropologie’s Bridal Line, the official launch day was just announced.

BHLDN will appropriately launch on, when else, but Valentines Day 2011.

BHLDN Bridal by Anthropologie

Here are a couple shots from their teaser site. Loving what I see!
Lace, layers, sparkle, pattern, print, florals, texture, vintage flavors and a personal favorite, eyelet!

Oh, and the music is completely dreamy. Just open up a tab in your browser and let it run a few times through

Enjoy! I can’t wait to see the full collection!

Color Trends: Golden Globes Edition

I love awards season.

But more than the awards themselves, I love the post-awards ceremony fashion commentary.

This year I wanted to see what color trends came walking down the red carpet. Design trends, even in stationery, stem from fashion, color, home interiors, product design, etc. Its a constant circle and inspiration is everywhere! Would we see existing trends? Emerging trends? Would Pantone’s Honeysuckle make some appearances? It sure did. Mrs. Claire Danes!

Check out these color trends from the Golden Globes. Are you using any of these in your wedding or event?

 

Golden Globe Color Trends - Pink

Pinks made a warm and welcome appearance at the Golden Globes. Claire Danes wore a near-perfect match to the Pantone Color of the Year, Honeysuckle pink. Bright and feminine without being too childish, this color. Think, David’s Bridal Guava if you like this look, or Watermelon if something a little more bold is your style.

 

Golden Globe Color Trend - Emerald Green

My next favorite color trend, and probably most surprising was Emerald Green. Between Angelina and Catharine Zeta Jones, these ladies stood out from the crowd in this glamorous color. Does Catharine’s dress look familiar? It is a variation of a 2011 Monique Lhuillier gown. Waters’ Wtoo’s color Forest is a great choice if you want your ladies in this deep rich green tone.

 

Golden Globe Color Trends - Ivory/White

Finally, a slew of ladies went for a more color-neutral look, choosing white, ivory or nude color gowns. Lots of strapless and one-shoulder dresses, defined waists, lots of sparkle and a handful of detail appliques. If you’re still nailing down your bridal style, these ladies give you plenty of options.

Need to see more? Hop over to US Weekly for complete Golden Globe Gown indulgence. Click here.

Wedding Wednesday :: The Print Julep Wedding

What a special Wedding Wednesday I get to write!

Nearly 6 months ago, I married my wonderful husband, here in Columbus, Ohio. As any bride will say, that is enough to make the day special, but when you design for the wedding industry, look at wedding style blogs daily and painstakingly go through piles of details for your own clients’ weddings, getting to design your OWN wedding is a complete and total bonus.

Our wonderful photographer, Corey Ann Photography worked with us on a long and very warm July day, capturing each and every detail that our marvelous event coordinator Emilie Duncan assembled as she took care of us that day. Thanks, Emilie! I didn’t worry about a single thing that day!

And today, our wedding is featured on The Wedding Chicks! So go over and check it out to see more. CLICK HERE.

Here are some of my favorite details I put together for the day.

 

Dessert Table Signage

Print Julep - Seating Chart

Print Julep - Guest Book Signage

Print Julep - Menu+Placecard

Print Julep - Lace Invitation Pocket

Print Julep - Invitation Prined by Igloo Letterpress

Print Julep - Trifold Invitation Ensemble - Printed by Igloo Letterpress

Print Julep - Courtesy Flip Flops

Print Julep - Cocktail Stirrers

Print Julep - Cocktail Napkins - Printed by BellaBrideDesigns, Etsy

Print Julep - Mr. and Mrs. Chair Signs

Print Julep - Paper Pinwheel Ceremony Decor

Print Julep - Cocktail Hour Bar Menus

Print Julep - Accordion Ceremony Program

And finally…

Bride+Groom - Me and my handsome hubby

 

Creative Work :: Instant Promotion

We’re used to actors and musicians crossing back and forth. Heck, wrestlers are crossing into politics. With so many folks applying their talents beyond one specific field, this may not be a surprise. Creativity is creativity, right? No matter in which field you use it. This however, I never saw coming.

Lady Gaga is Creative Director at Polaroid?!

Should we expect more outside-the-box creative corporate positions opening up?

Wedding Wednesday

Brides getting married in the spring should love this time of year. It’s January. It’s cold and cloudy, and at least in the Great Lakes region, there is not a sign of excitement until about May. Which means spring brides have a perfect chunk of time to get those DIY projects and personal touches done! (or place those Etsy orders for BIY: buy-it-yourself items)

Here is a fun idea for you DIYers and BIYers out there! This morning on Design*Sponge, they showcased a great Moravian Star DIY project from Zurich-based design firm Schindlersalmerón that I had to share for the DIYers out there: Design*Sponge – Moravian Star Project

These stars have a special place in my heart, and I can only imagine how striking a collection (large or small) or these would be in ceremony or reception decor. Mixing and matching coordinating solid and pattern papers would be so whimsical, and would be a great refreshed and more graphic approach to the tissue poms of the last few years.

Paper Moravian Star

For the BIYers out there, there are some great shops on Etsy selling similar things…

Etsy Shop: the Starcraft sells a variety of Moravian stars loose or beautifully arranged as a mobile. She even offers the paper strips to DIY!

the Starcraft :: Etsy Shop

the Starcraft :: Etsy Shop

the Starcraft :: Etsy Shop

Click here to see more of the Starcraft’s projects.

What projects have you been inspired or excited by lately?