timing is everything

March 22nd, 2012 | Posted by Hello Love in Paper - (Comments Off)

A savvy bride’s guide
on what to send and when

6-8 months out: mail your save the date (destination wedding save the dates can be sent up to a year in advance)

4-6 months: Prepare to order invitations (Custom invitations can take up to 6 weeks to design and produce)

3 months: Get envelopes to the calligrapher and start assembling invitations (Note* handwritten addresses are best but computer printed calligraphy is ok too. DO NOT use office labels and be sure to spell out street/avenue, state names, etc. No abbreviations please.)

6-8 weeks: mail formal invitations

3 weeks: collect RSVPs (Response cards are typically requested back 3 weeks before the wedding.)

2 weeks:  If you still haven’t received a response 2 to 3 weeks before the event that’s when you can start making those polite reminder calls to the stragglers.

Thank you notes – you typically have a 3-4 week grace period after the wedding or shower to send a note… but better late than never.

Remember, the more time you give your guests the more accurate your head count will be!

Check out the links at the bottom for a freebie timing worksheet!

How to assemble your invitation:

The invitation is on the bottom, print side up. (A sheet of tissue paper can be placed over it.) Stack all other inserts on top of the invitation in order of size (smallest on top). The reply card goes under the (stamped) reply envelope’s flap. Everything goes into the envelope with the printed sides facing up. If you are using an inner envelope, place it, unsealed, into the outer envelope with the names facing the back flap.

Great reads for more info:

Emily Post’s Etiquette: Emily Post and The Emily Post Institute have been a great resource for brides for almost 100 years. So you could say she knows her stuff.

Derek BlasBerg’s “Very Classy”

 

Download the “Timing is Everything” Worksheet: PDF |  XLS  |  ZIP

 

xoxo,

Photo Sources: Soolip, Bridal Musings, Beast Pieces

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succulent success!

March 21st, 2012 | Posted by Hello Love in Flower - (5 Comments)

Echeveria, kalanchoe, haworthia. Whatever the type, succulents have made their way into our big day and in a big way! Succulents have a unique beauty all their own, and when paired with pretty blooms there is no stopping them! They are seen in ceremony decor, centerpieces, bouquets, boutonnieres, and used as favors.

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mundane, I think not

March 20th, 2012 | Posted by Hello Love in Uncategorized - (3 Comments)

You’re probably thinking, “What is that?”.

BEFORE

 


I too thought that the first time I drove by. And I still don’t know what it is. But, I wanted to share this location with you because I feel that we overlook the mundane far too often. If you just see 2% potential in a space or place it could really turn out to be a gem! Don’t always let the location dictate the shoot but let it contribute to your vision. Let’s see what can happen with an old metal shed and some fun models…could make for a fun engagement session! photos by n.barrett photography

AFTER

 

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bring on the black

March 19th, 2012 | Posted by Hello Love in Style - (2 Comments)


If I had to pick a color it would be white but my second runner up is definitely gray or black – any day, for any reason. Black dresses are slimming right? Well unconventional as it might be (oh, wait, now we love it more) a black wedding dress is something to consider. I had a girlfriend who wore green and asked everyone else to wear white or black. I loved that idea… Shake it up a little.

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backyard beauty

March 18th, 2012 | Posted by Hello Love in Beauty - (Comments Off)

Two school teachers — she, graphic design and he, soccer coach and english teacher — in her parents backyard at their house retreat on the river with their closest friends and furry ones too in a quaint, shabby chic, diy, little country, uber lovely celebration on a perfectly sunny November day. Enjoy the wedding of Allie and Scott photographed by Emma Goode and held at Brazos House Retreat.

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adorn your do

March 16th, 2012 | Posted by Hello Love in Style - (1 Comments)


We’re not all veil girls, but with so many other gorgeous options you’re not sacrificing fabulousness with tradition. Whether it is a vintage-inspired comb or a darling millinery flower tiara, you can suit your day-of look to a T, and then wear it again or pass it on as an heirloom.

Originally from Austin, fashion designer Berry Crocker attended the highly coveted Pratt Institute in Brooklyn and now resides near White Rock Lake in big D. Berry is a handbag designer at Fossil. She is also excited to be planning her own wedding this April and is loving the excuse to thrift and vintage shop more often.Contact: [email protected]

Sources: Conroy Wilcox, Untamed Petals, bhldn, Which Goose, once wed, the brides hairstylist

here and there

March 15th, 2012 | Posted by Hello Love in Paper - (Comments Off)

Although we have Google maps and GPS readily available, a printed map is always appreciated (especially when our other half is unlikely to stop for directions.) A hand illustrated or personalized map is just as much a piece of art as it is a travel guide.

Adding local landmarks is a fun way to guide your guests to their destination.

Rifle Paper Co

Tess McCabe

Robin Love 

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