So its the start of a new year and there are so many lovely weddingy things out there to share! But what particularly caught our eye this month? Puppycatmeow! And their fabulous hair extensions just perfect for weddings, like this rosette crown $69 made to order to match your hair colour. Kristina Marie's beautiful confetti garlands from $24. And this cute photo idea from Olivia Leigh Photographie, check out Brett and Julie's amazing wedding in an antique shop!
Things that made us go ooo this month...
• This unbelievable travel inspired dessert buffet by Amy Atlas, if only the hot air balloons were edible too then it really would be like Willy Wonkas factory!
• We've had so many customers this month tell us they are having their reception in an aviation museum! What a fantastic venue idea, check in your area for something similar and take a look at this inspiring wedding from Boutwell Studio.
• This cute escort card idea is perfect for a vintage styled wedding, use old photos or postcards pegged to string.
• And for more travel themed wedding inspiration check out this beautiful styling - and this is only the rehearsal dinner! Photography by Janae Shields.
Some fun new designs I've been working on this month. Printable keepsake maps.
A beautiful and stylish way to remember your wedding day. The location of your wedding is marked with a heart on the state or country of your choice. Or your city marked out with a little heart as part of the saying "Home is where the heart is" Perfect as a wedding gifts or house warming presents.
Choose any country or state map and we can even customise colours to match your wedding scheme or home decor, just ask! Available from the i do it yourself shop.
Luggage shaped cakes are the perfect finishing touch to a travel themed wedding. Although some of these look so real be careful not to grab hold and pick them up!
Credits: Cake Joy, Cake Central, Az Cakes, and Jane BK who discribers her beautiful chocolate buttermilk creation as covered with chocolate fondant, the straps are fondant brushed with copper luster dust and hardware gumpaste painted with edible gold. The handles are gumpaste/fondant mix brushed with copper luster dust and the Greek phrase book on the top is even edible! Amazing!
Want to try making your own luggage cake? Try this step by step tutorial on Sugar Teachers
I'm sure most of you are aware (if you're aussie or not) of the terrible floods that hit the country this month. Donations can be made via the Queensland government website to help those affected. And please remember keep supporting all of your favourite Aussie designers and crafts people. We've got such creative talent out there, just like these guys, Happy Australia Day everyone.
- 3 Girls + a goat who has been donating 100% of sales to the aid Australian flood victims via the Premier's Flood Relief Appeal
- Cute clutches from Heidi Creations
- Ooo la la! Make your own underwear with a pattern from Bettiemarie
- Percy Handmade always full of gorgeous wedding accessories
- Beaded bouquets from Lillybuds
- And check out the Australian Disaster Reflief etsy shop full of wonderful items donated by lovely sellers, like this birdcage veil from I Do Weddings Veils
We have a gorgeous real wedding to share today thanks to Sandy from Red Lotus Photography. This beautiful vintage travel themed wedding was well thought out and full of lovely destination details. Bride and groom Thera and Brian brought along an old suitcase and camera to use as photo props, which as you can see, looked fantastic. The wedding rings really pop against the old leather.
They made their own place cards designed to look like postcards, each one was even personalised with a note to their guests. The table numbers were places the couple had travelled to with a little story to read. And the card box was gorgeous - a suitcase covered in lace and trimmings!
Here's a super cute idea to identify wedding tables - use an old postcard to represent each table rather than a number. You can frame them or use a table sign holder. Quick and easy and a little quirky.
Credits: Sarah Postma Photography, Regetis Photography, Emily Takes Photos via The Loveliest Day and Sweet Monday Photography
Here is another great idea for showing your guests to their seats. Grab yourself a world map, we've used one of the free downloads we mentioned earlier {here} and printed it out large format, or you can use a store bought poster.
We've given our map more of an aged look with a couple of coat of shellac and glued it over a cork board. Next cut out some simple little flag shapes and write your guests name on one side and table number on the other, then just pin them onto the map!
Sticking with my new years resolution to do one artwork a week (well at least work on one, make a start each week) here is 'tree cathedral'. The creative monsoon etsy shop is back up and running too.
We were recently asked the question, 'why do I need a seating chart at my wedding'? While its true many brides to be are steering away from some of the more formal wedding traditions, a seating chart doesn't have to be stuffy and boring! In fact it can be a great opportunity to add a little style or humour to your wedding day.
We've been busy little bees this month designing some fabulous new printable wedding reception seating charts, so you're guests can find their way in style:
The retro plane is perfect for a travel or destination wedding. Designed to look like an airplane seating plan, guests names are shown on each seat along with their table number. Shown here in blue and red but available in any colour to match your wedding scheme.
If you love that chalkboard look this beautiful wedding seating chart is designed to look just like a bistro menu but its a printable poster! (And rather than displaying meals and prices, it shows your guests' names and table number.) With a lovely aged, dusty chalkbaord background, the fonts even look as though they have been handwritten in chalk too.
Add an element of fun to your wedding with a clever seating chart. Guests find their initials designed to look like an abbreviated element - their table number is shown above, just like it's atomic number! Guests full names are also shown to avoid any confusion. It even comes in the shape of a periodic table that has been handrawn with biro onto grid paper. A really fun and unusual way to show your guests to their seats!
All available in the i do it yourself shop starting from $50.
It's not surprising a vintage stlyed wedding is so popular, try these gorgeous decorating ideas..
Credits: Grab yourself some old globes from markets and antique stores, they make the perfect table centrepieces! There are endless possibilities for vintage postcards: Frame them to make table numbers, peg them up as escort cards or ask people to write a messages on the back for a unique guest book! You can even scatter them on tables for cute decorations. Julia and Yuriy's travel themed wedding deco included paper plane bunting and maps, via Green Wedding Shoes
Stacks of old travel books make great feature decorations, especially when topped off with a vase of pretty flowers. (pic unknown). Peg maps along string for a quick and easy banner, a great backdrop behind the cake or for photos, by Stephanie Williams Photography. Make this cute paper plane mobile from the ruffled blog we mentioned last year. Add some vintage style with print at home antique chic menu cards from the 'i do' it yourself website. Old luggage is perfect to style the reception venue. Great for everything from an escort card display to a card box, not to mention coming in handy when packing everything up!
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| Paper rose bouquet by Kim + Phil Photography |
Create your very own handmade paper bouquet that will last a lifetime.
There are quite a few different techniques to make a paper rose, you might like to check out our other project {here} which uses just a simple circle. These are very quick to make and are great for place cards or scattered as table decorations. This project builds on that template with the addition of a scalloped edge round one side but it's a little tricky - so we've done the hard part and designed a template for you, free to download from the creative monsoon website.
What you will need:
The free paper rose template downloaded from here
Paper
Paper-covered floral wire or pipe cleaners
Floral or green masking tape
DIY project
Step 1. Start by downloading the free template from our website here and print it out. Either print directly onto your chosen paper or you can cut it out and trace round. The A4 template creates quite small roses so you might want to enlarge it on a photocopier for bigger blooms.
Step 2. Cut out the coil, one side will be scalloped and the other flat.
Step 3. Using a ruler or similar, firmly but gently pull the coil along the edge of ruller to help it curve a little. (This is similar to the way you would get ribbon to curl by running it along the edge of scissors)
Step 4. Get your pipe cleaner and glue the start of the coil to it, then being rolling the paper around adding the occasional drop of glue to help it hold but remember this with affect how tight therefore oh big the bloom with big.
Step 5. Once you're done rolling fix the end with some green tape and wrap it all the way round the pipe cleaner to make your stem.
Step 1. Start by downloading the free template from our website here and print it out. Either print directly onto your chosen paper or you can cut it out and trace round. The A4 template creates quite small roses so you might want to enlarge it on a photocopier for bigger blooms.
Step 2. Cut out the coil, one side will be scalloped and the other flat.
Step 3. Using a ruler or similar, firmly but gently pull the coil along the edge of ruller to help it curve a little. (This is similar to the way you would get ribbon to curl by running it along the edge of scissors)
Step 4. Get your pipe cleaner and glue the start of the coil to it, then being rolling the paper around adding the occasional drop of glue to help it hold but remember this with affect how tight therefore oh big the bloom with big.
Step 5. Once you're done rolling fix the end with some green tape and wrap it all the way round the pipe cleaner to make your stem.
This is just one of many ways to make paper flowers, so watch this space and we bring you more DIY flower projects this year.
We love this idea for the wedding toss - rather than rice or bird seed ask guests to throw paper planes after the ceremony or when you leave the reception. Have a basket of planes ready to throw, of course they are super easy to make so this wont take long, or display them in an old suitcase to keep the travel theme going.
They also make fantastic props for engagements shoots, below, this couple used paper planes folded from old maps to make their photos a little more fun.
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| By Kingbob86 from flickr |
♥♥♥♥ to those affected by the terrible floods in Queensland, donations can be made via the Queensland government website.
We've been hard at work over the last few weeks coming up with some great new printable designs for our wedding stationery shop, so today I wanted to share a couple of our new products that are perfect for a antique styled wedding.
At the top, vintage subway sign wedding invitation. A great new trend, you might have seen these old fashioned station signs popping up in shops as wall decorations, so why not use the idea as a wedding invitation? Fun and unique. From the i do it yourself shop.
Simply striped is our latest wedding collection, a classic design with smart stripes. The range includes save the dates and invitations, thank you cards, wedding programs, menus and more. Shown here in yellow but available in any colour you like! Files start at $15 from the i do it yourself shop.
And an oldie but a goodie! Our very popular vintage telegram save the date. And yes you can change the wording and use it as an invitation if you prefer! $20 from the i do it yourself shop.
These free world map downloads will really come in handy, especially for some of the great DIY wedding projects we've got coming up this month.
A nice cream and turquoise map for free download as an ai file from MacDaddy
Free world map with cities available in lots of different formats from here
Old world map, requires free membership before you can download from stock.xchng
If you prefer a custom made design check out some of 'i do' it yourself's world map options for weddings:
We have beautiful engagement session today from the lovely Jenny Sun Photography. A gorgeous vintage inspired shoot with some great ideas for styling. An antique camera and luggage make fabulous props, and we just love the waistcoat and hat! Don't forget, before you head out for your engagement photos, have a look round the house for great props like these that have meaning to you as a couple - or that are just plain fun!
may your cup runneth over with love...
its a puppuccino!
Set the scene in vintage style for a destination or travel themed wedding. From boarding pass invitations and postcards, to passport covers for your wedding programs, the antique chic travel range is a unique and beautiful wedding stationery collection.
Lets start with the invitations which resemble a real boarding pass or ticket. They feature a beautiful combination of typewriter and handwritten fonts to add to that vintage vibe and feel as thought the ticket has actually been filled out by hand. There is also a lovely 5x7 or A5 traditional sized invitation available.
There are two save the date options to choose from too. The cute retro postcard or the luggage tag style. And remember these can be always be used for something other than a save the date!
Starting from just $15 visit the i do it yourself shop to see more.
Now here is a cute idea from a wedding shower that can be easily adapted to decorate an engagement party or even the wedding itself. This cute banner is made from travel themed scrapbooking paper and even comes with cute little paper airplanes. It's so simple, just cut out the letters, fold your plains and hang the whole thing together on string. Head on over to La Bella Bride for the full tutorial.
Can you believe I have lived in Sydney for probably 3-4 years all up and never been to the Pyrmont fish markets until this weekend! Just a quick look to check the place out and take a few snaps, but we'll be back, definitely for lunch!
Well you asked for it, more blog competitions, so to kick off 2011 here is our first gorgeous giveaway of the year. The lovely Bien Aime has this beautiful bridal headpiece for one of our lucky blog readers. With several hand rolled blooms in a pretty sandy shade its perfect for brides or a bridesmaids. Valued at US$28.
How to enter:
Simply visit Bien Aime's online shop full of beautiful handmade things, take a look around and come back here to tell us your favourite thing about the shop. Just leave a comment below along with a way of contacting you in case you win. We'll choose the lucky winner at the end of the month!
Lets start the new year off with some old world charm. Pack your bags and step back in time for a vintage travel wedding. With a beautiful colour palette of cream, brown and cool blue greys.
Credits: Seating card display shot by Erin Hearts Court, vintage newspaper, Emma Watson for Vogue photographed by Mark Seliger. Antique chic boarding pass invitation from the 'i do' it yourself shop. Old fashioned globe and vintage tickets.
Gorgeous cream vintage styled gown with a rustic coloured bouquet, pic unknown. Decorate with old suitcases, cameras, postcards and travel documents shot by Janae Shields. A pretty collection of perfume sits with french souvenir. Vintage suitcases are a must.
