A Story Book Beginning

We're always on the lookout for creative wedding ideas and we love the idea of fairytale weddings. If you're looking for the perfect way to shout your love story from the rooftop, check out these storybook wedding invitations featured on The Hungry Workshop.

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{Style Shoot} Tiffany Blue Inspired Wedding Decor

Style shoots are all the rage these days in the wedding industry and we couldn't resist sharing this fabulous photo shoot styled by Rachel A Clingen Wedding, Event & Seasonal Design and photographed by Purple Martini Photography from Orangeville, Ontario.

I'm obsessed with Tiffany's (they were the inspiration for my own wedding invitations) and hope you are too. Here are a few of my favourite shots from the photo shoot.

Tell us, what has inspired the decor for your special event?

*All images courtesy of Purple Martini Photography and Rachel A Clingen Wedding, Event & Seasonal Design

Last Minute Super Bowl Party: Online Invitations

Are you planning a last minute Super Bowl party? We love Evite.com for their user friendly and convenient online invitations. It's a great way to track RSVP's and, they have some pretty cool designs!

A few of our favourite Super Bowl invitations are:

If you need some more ideas to get you into party planning mode, check out The Big Game Party Planner.

*All images courtesy of http://www.evite.com/

5 Save the Date Cards We LOVE

The one thing we love the most about the new year is hearing about all the wonderful engagements that took place over the holidays. To help all you recently engaged couples get started, we've hand picked 5 of our favourite and affordable save the date cards from Etsy.com. 

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Wordless Wednesday: Creative Wedding Invites

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Save-the-Date Cards: A Must Have?

A save-the-date card is a pre-invitation that officially announces your wedding date. But many brides want to know, are save-the-date cards really necessary?

While save-the-dates are not a wedding must have, it does add a nice touch as it gives your guests a heads up far enough in advance that they can clear their schedule to attend. We like to recommend a save-the-date card for destination weddings, three-day weekend weddings or any event that requires guests to travel. Between all of the hustle and bustle of travel arrangements and work schedules, a save-the-date will help increase guests' chances of attending your special day.

Are you thinking of sending a save-the-date? Here are two things to keep in mind before mailing them out:

• Only send save-the-dates to the people you want to come to your wedding. Once a save-the-date is sent, you can't take back the invitation.
• How far in advance should you send them? We recommend about 6 months before the wedding, to allow guests to make travel arrangements, save money and also to get time off work if needed. While some feel it's best not to send a save-the-date before 6 months, we think sending them up to 12 months in advance is ok if you're planning a destination wedding!

Photo Source: Magic Wand Weddings

Wordless Wednesday: Free DIY Invitations

Photo Source: Pink Avenue Bride

Click here to learn more about these DIY invitations and how to download the template.

Budget Conscious Brides: DIY to Save Money!

We understand the importance of trying to save a few bucks when it comes time to wedding planning. We're always encouraging our brides to do what they can to save money, whether it be to make your own invitations or even making your own wine or favours.

This week, we thought we'd share some ideas on making your own invitations. Before you say "No way - I'm not crafty" just hear us out! Michaels sells modern kits that are user friendly and pretty posh looking. We promise, no one will even know that you put them together yourself.

Don't believe us? Check it out...click on each photo below to learn more about each DIY Invitation kit. Not in love with Michaels? Martha Stewart has some pretty neat ideas to for invitations and save the date cards too. Click here for some ideas.