I finished these up before Christmas but haven’t been able to post them yet! These were definitely one of my favorite invitations I’ve worked on – not to mention one of the most fun brides I’ve worked with too! Andrea had sent me a swatchbook of her color scheme when we first started and I was so excited!! :) We used a shimmery black folded card and mounted the invitation layer to the inside. A matching yellow ribbon was tied in a bow and also served the practical purpose of keeping the RSVP in place on the inside of the card. I’m looking forward to getting started on their programs in the next few months!
Posted by Swatchbook Weddings Thursday, December 31, 2009 Comments Off
Posted by Swatchbook Weddings Thursday, December 31, 2009 Comments Off
Jeanette, of Jeanette LeBlanc Photography here in Phoenix, put it best when she said, “Location. Location. Location. It’s as important to a wedding as it is to real estate.” And that location being featured is Boojum Tree in North Phoenix. These beautiful photographs explain why this is my #1 choice for my own wedding…whenever that may be :)
I have been to Boojum Tree a few times and everytime I go, I find some nook or hidden spot that I didn’t see before. The rustic, vintage charm is so perfect & it really feels like you are in a tropical oasis. Beautiful! See more photos from this shoot here.
Posted by Swatchbook Weddings Wednesday, December 30, 2009 Comments Off
It’s Tuesday Shoes-day again and by popular demand (mainly by my cousin Brandy!) I am featuring a close-toed shoe :) I spotted these at Nordstrom & I think it would be perfect on a winter bride! With it’s snow-white satin & brooch like a snowflake, it’s sure to add the right amount of wintery shimmer & sparkle. April Pumps by Martinez Valero
Posted by Swatchbook Weddings Tuesday, December 29, 2009 Comments Off
Posted by Swatchbook Weddings Sunday, December 27, 2009 Comments Off
These photos are fantastic! I love candid shots of the bride & groom because it’s their true emotion captured right at that second. These are the type of shots that the couple will appreciate because moments like this pass by so fast! “Oh my gosh, I forgot when we high-fived while getting ready!!” HAHAHAAAA!
Photos by Kimberly Jarman
Posted by Swatchbook Weddings Saturday, December 26, 2009 Comments Off
Had to share! My sister & I made our first gingerbread house this afternoon, and boy are we proud! :) Okay, so we are 26 and 29 years old and this is the best we could do, but hey, we are impressed! The icing was a disgusting consistency – a cross between toothpase and spackle – and it wouldn’t even stick to the gingerbread. Oh well! After doing all of our last-minute Christmas shopping, wrapping and food prep, this was a great way to get us in the spirit on Christmas Eve!!
Posted by Swatchbook Weddings Thursday, December 24, 2009 Comments Off
Today I am off to Illinois where the forecast is calling for wet & snowy conditions, so here’s my shoe pick for such weather! As we saw in my previous post, wet weather doesn’t have to put a damper on your celebration — just embrace it with these fun galoshes! Sure they come in other colors like dark green and black…buuuut with choices like violet, pea green, lava and graphite why not have some fun?? Hunter Welly Gloss Boot
Posted by Swatchbook Weddings Tuesday, December 22, 2009 Comments Off
While I was out doing my Christmas shopping this weekend, I stopped by Anthropologie, and as usual, they had some amazing jewelry. Check out these statement necklaces! These would seriously spruce up a plain bridesmaid dress!
Posted by Swatchbook Weddings Monday, December 21, 2009 Comments Off
Seriously, NEVER ENDING! This notepad by Vale Design is perfect. Like everyone else this time of year, I have SO MUCH to do!! Shouldn’t things be winding down? I feel like Christmas has snuck up on me because my list of presents to buy has barely been touched. I just dropped off my last invitation job of the year last night, but when January comes, I’ve got some Save the Dates that need to go out asap. Also on the horizon are Andy & Sara’s wedding invitations — I just received a color swatch to work off of, a gorgeous deep, ruby red!
My parents live in Illinois so I am heading back there Tuesday the 22nd so that leaves me this weekend to get everything done. While I’m home, I’m going to use that time to write down my goals for 2010 & really think about how I will achieve them. I have been looking forward to this year because my birthday is on October 10, so it will be 10-10-10! That has got to mean some good luck! :) I am so excited about the new year & what’s to come — what are your goals for 2010? Mine are freakin never ending!
Posted by Swatchbook Weddings Friday, December 18, 2009 Comments Off
