Trend Alert: Pale Pink & Gold

For all you romantic Brides out there this is a trend alert you are sure to love! This super soft and romantic color palette is up and coming for 2011. Pale pink (or dusty rose) and gold is such an elegant statement but it can still be playful in so many ways. Check out these little details and I am sure you will see the same gorgeous vision I have.

Calla lilies and cymbidium orchids escorted with painted eucalyptus and a ribbon wrap. Bottom bouquet has gold baubles paired with sweet peas and peonies. A metallic palm tree invite gives a modern feel. (Found on The Knot)

Signature cocktail drink: Pink lemonade in martini glasses with gold flakes around the rim. Spiked or not!

This gorgeous place setting adds to the theme! I know, too pretty to eat on... but you can and will!

Ring bearer pillow- cute!

 Pin tuck pink linens, gold satin napkins, wood chiavari chairs... long pink tapered candles! Ooh la la!

C'mon now... we cannot forget about our most important accessory... Our shoes! Seriously amazing! Get these here.

This wedding cake is so chic and elegant, I just love the gold flower detail on the top!

 

This wedding party looks beautiful with the khaki suits and pale pink dresses.

Last but not least... the favors! These adorable pink and gold rock candies and lollipops will be sure to ROCK your guests' taste buds. 

Early Bird Holiday Sale Ends Tomorrow!!!

Receive FREE return address labels with a purchase of holiday photo cards, valid through Thursday, September 30th. Here’s how it works! Visit the link ‘Early Bird Holiday Sale’ at JWIstationery.PaperConcierge.com to view the applicable items. This category contains over 900 items, some of which are cards and others are the coordinating labels. When you order a set of holiday photo cards, you may add the coordinating return address labels to your cart, then enter coupon code SEPTLABEL upon checkout, and the labels will be credited upon checkout! You may round up to the nearest quantity increment (i.e. order 80 labels for 75 photo cards, 120 labels for 100 photo cards, and so on). Please note that the labels are a separate item to be added to your cart.

Check out these adorable designs... I am so in love!

No Tricks, Just Treats...

Check out the latest section on my Paper Concierge site... just in time for Halloween! Having a super fun Halloween party this year? Order your invites now to ensure a great turn out! Share the adorable costumes your children will be this year by sending out a Halloween/Autumn greeting card with their picture. Lots of fun ideas, take a peak.

Click here to see what I'm raving about!

Autmn has arrived... enjoy.

OBSESSED with these Custom Hangers!!!

When I first saw these I immediately thought.... "Why didn't I have this for my wedding?!?"... and then I thought, I must spread the word. Seriously I'm in love with these adorable and sentimental custom hangers! Check them out for yourself. I linked to a few etsy sites that make them. Talk about the perfect gift to give a Bride-To-Be. This is a must have!

Aressa
Dawns Craft Store
Lilafrances

Birth Announcements from the Paper Concierge

Attention: Mommies and Daddies that have recently been blessed with your very own little bundle of joy... help spread the word and adorable sight of your beautiful baby boy or girl with a personalized birth announcement! There are many to choose from, check out the links below for more info. Here are some of my faves too ; )

Baby Girl
Baby Girl with Pictures

Baby Boy
Baby Boy with Pictures

Multiple Births, Twins, Triplets

Double Your Donovan!

Latest Paper Concierge sale! Double your Donovan and get 50 personalized note cards for the price of 25! Make sure to follow the instructions when checking out and note DD0810 in the special instructions box and it will double your order! Stock up on your note cards now while you can get them twice as nice!

Click here to see the available cards on sale.

Wedding Thank You Cards!

Your wedding has come and gone, and it was lovely! Everyone had a blast and you are on cloud nine… Now for the inevitable thank you note task. Of course you are thankful that everyone was able to share in your special day and really thankful for their generosity so do yourself a favor and end it on a good note, a thank you note that is! This is the last point of contact your guests will have from your blessed wedding therefore sincerity and promptness must not be taken lightly. There are many "time lines" out in the world for how long you actually have before you are officially behind and dare I say… On the cusp of being rude!?! I follow my etiquette rules from the one and only, Emily Post… And according to her you have THREE months to get your cards out. I know, I know, I have heard the year rule or even six month rule too… But it just isn't so!

Here are some helpful tips and proper etiquette rules to consider when writing your thank you notes:

• Your thank you note must never be preprinted or typed, it's a personal thank you to that specific guest and therefore needs to be a personal handwritten note. The same rule applies to the envelope, it should be hand written, showing your guests they were special enough for you to take this extra step.

• Simply writing “Thank you for your gift” is considered ill mannered. Each gift must be noted and discussed, even if more than one gift was given. "Thank you for the beautiful crystal vase, it will look lovely when we cut fresh flowers from the garden we plan to start!" This lets the guest know the gift is appreciated and how you look forward to using the gift. If you receive a gift of money, never mention the amount or the words “money,” “cash,” or “check.” “Thank you for your generous gift. It is going towards our savings for a house” is a nice way to acknowledge the monetary gift, and it also lets the guest know the gift will be put to good use.

• Another thing to remember is to thank them for coming to the wedding and sharing in your special day. This will let them know you aren't just thankful for the gifts, but thankful for them being there!

• It’s a good rule of thumb not to start the card with the words, “I,” “me,” “my,” “we,” or “our.” keep as many of these words out of a thank you note as possible.

• Make special note to those that had official responsibilities at your wedding (Bridesmaids, Groomsmen, Readers, etc.) and let them know how thankful you are that they were there to support you in your special day and for all that they did to help it come to fruition.

• For those that want to include a wedding picture in your card, listen to me when I say, do not let that delay the process! I know, you want a cute picture of your wedding day, as did I… If it puts you past your three month deadline I am sorry but you need to move on. Try to ask your photographer if they could at least send you a small handful of formal shots of the two of you to expedite the process.

• Lastly, and most importantly, always always send a thank you card to each and every single person that gave you any sort of gift along the way of your wedding. Before, during, after… They all get one! Even if you are past the three month deadline, or even the fictitious year deadline… Please still send them.

It may seem like a lot to remember and a humongous task to achieve but if you break it down to manageable steps it's really not that bad. I personally had a goal to write 10 notes a day, and I was done in a week and a half! And when you are done make sure to celebrate your accomplishment with your hubby and toast to a new chapter that has been started in your life!


Here are some of my favorite thank you cards:

Back of card above