Photo: Courtesy of Ashley Rose Photography
How ridiculously gorgeous is this ceremony arch? One of my fave wedding planners, Jesi Haack in Newport Beach, CA, hand-made hundreds of paper flowers, pinwheels, and kites to form this spectacular arch for one couple’s wedding at Saddlerock Ranch. A floral-print fabric was used as a runner and additional whimsical pinwheels were used to line the ceremony aisle. This paper flowers were such a hit that Jesi has kindly put together … read more
Photo: Courtesy of Paper Source
Word on the street that Paper Source will open a new location in Suburban Square in Ardmore, PA, on August 28. This stationery shop is one of my favorites—I always make it a point to pop into the Berkeley, CA, location when I’m home in the Bay Area. The store is also a favorite among wedding DIYers, who love to stock up on their high quality … read more
Photo: Courtesy of Rifle Paper Co.
I had the pleasure of meeting Anna Bond, the lovely proprietress of Rifle Paper Co., a stationery studio based in Winter Park, FL, at the National Stationery Show last spring. I’m a huge fan of her lovely handpainted and screenprinted designs—see one of my all-time favorite save-the-date designs right here. Anna just launched a gorgeous new set of heirloom wooden recipe card boxes that would … read more
Courtesy of Kate’s Paperie
If you and your bridal party are artsy, DIY types, Kate’s Paperie now offers the perfect opportunity for an alternative bridal shower or bachelorette party. The store’s handmade flower line ($15–$200) has become so popular that Kate’s now offers in-store lessons where staffers show classes exactly how to craft chains of the lovely faux flowers. It might be too much of an undertaking for your wedding, but the flower chains would look stunning draped over the dessert … read more
