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Create a colorful wedding reception look
There is no one
way to accessorize your wedding reception, but tying it all together with color
is a great beginning. Need ideas? How about accenting your celebration with a
dreamy pink punch – from the tablecloth to the colored glassware to the ribbon
ties?
Try
a vibrant, raspberry-colored tablecloth and sheer peek-a-boo organza overlay
for a sure attention-getter. White cloth napkins add a crisp, clean elegance
when placed in glassware. Scatter pink flower petals between the tablecloth and sheer organza overlay.
Create
centerpieces that are literally the center of attention. There’s nothing better
than candlelight to set the mood. Use a glass hurricane candle holder and a
tall pillar candle to shed and reflect light at each table. The candle may be accentuated with
pink and white grosgrain ribbon to tie in your color. For added drama, tuck a rose into the knot of a white netting
bow, allowing the streamers to float on the tabletop.
centerpieces that are literally the center of attention. There’s nothing better
than candlelight to set the mood. Use a glass hurricane candle holder and a
tall pillar candle to shed and reflect light at each table. The candle may be accentuated with
pink and white grosgrain ribbon to tie in your color. For added drama, tuck a rose into the knot of a white netting
bow, allowing the streamers to float on the tabletop.
A small wedding cake on each table makes a beautiful statement and is a
convenient way to serve guests. Top it off with your sparkling last name initial as a cake top, or top each cake with letters that spell sentimental words like
“always,” “forever,” “love,” etc.
Don’t
forget to cut your cake with beautiful, engraved serving pieces. Tie them with
personalized ribbon for a romantic touch.
As
a unique alternative — or a sweet addition — to your wedding cake, provide
decorated cookies in cellophane bags.
Tie them with ribbon for a pretty finishing touch.
Make
sure your favors coordinate with your color scheme inside and out! Our pink
classic favor boxes are perfect for filling with pink sweets.
Add
punches of your color to all the areas of your reception — like by providing pink
cocktail napkins at the bar. Go all out and create a signature drink that matches your wedding
colors!
If
color speaks — YOUR colorful reception will say, “Wow!”
Enjoy
Jean M creates a “Twilight” fantasy wedding theme!
Who
can resist the lure of the “Twilight” series of books and movies? (Confession:
we couldn’t. We’ve all read the books!)
If
the ideas of eternal love, dark destiny and classy goth fantasy appeal to you,
you’ll love sinking your teeth into our Twilight Theme Inspired Wedding ideas!
1.
Our "Tessa" custom layered wedding invitation in black and merlot papers with an elegant goth-like design at the top will set
a fantasy tone for your wedding.
2.
Keep the lights low and the colors deep at your reception for an air of mystery
and magic.
3.
Wide, silky weave ribbon in “get-noticed garnet” drips over black favor boxes.
4.
Bring style to new heights with table cards or enclosure cards printed with a thank you message in tall table stands.
Drape the stands with black and red ribbon for impact.
5.
Make your favors irresistible by placing treats inside pinstriped favor
boxes, tying with red ribbon and adding a seal printed with a gothic-inspired flourish design.
6.
Vintage-style lanterns and lots of candles will add drama to your evening
celebration.
7.
Carry deep, blood-red roses with black accents for a bouquet you’ll definitely
NOT want to toss to the single girls.
8.
Give the gift of luxury — our embossed silver jewelry box
is perfect for holding treasure.
9.
Dress up your bridal party to match your fantasy — black attire and red roses are
a classic look. (photo by Clark Art
Photography • clarkartphoto.com)
10.
Sheer, organza favor bags add an elegant shade to favor treats. Add a personalized
sticker to proclaim your love.
11.
Playing the game of love is fun — especially with these Love Coupons.
12.
Red ribbon – succumb to its allure and use it to accent your entire wedding, from
invitations to favors to floral arrangements to gifts! Order our ribbon by the
roll for endless decorating.
13.
Our "Grace" custom layered wedding invitation in black and red has a cool, calligraphy-style flourish.
14.
Honor loved ones at our ceremony with this beautiful, ornate memorial cross.
15.
Guests will be lured to their tables by these unique, red place cards
printed with a design in bold black.
16.
Watch for our brand
new red and black "Vintage Floral" collection! The invitation, respond postcard, and respond card with envelope will be online January 5th!
17.
Heat things up when the sun sets by decorating with candles. Everywhere. They’ll cast a romantic glow and create a magical atmosphere.
18. Eternal love. Show that you’re totally
obsessed with each other by adding our black metal “love” accent to napkins, decorations and more.
See you after sunset!
Parisian Week Winner!
Courtney
from Pennsylvania is the lucky winner of our Parisian Week giveaway! Courtney
will be using her free Eiffel Tower Centerpiece on her cake table or as a
centerpiece. As she says, she’s a “sucker” for the romance of the Eiffel Tower!
Courtney’s
wedding is in just two weeks — you can follow the story of her wedding at her blog. We’ll be sending her centerpiece right away and wish her well.
Félicitations,
Courtney! Enjoy!
Parisian Week Trend: Black, White and Bedazzled!
** Don't
forget to leave us a comment for your chance to win our fantastique Eiffel
Tower Centerpiece! Today's your last day to enter.
Black
and white weddings have been popular for years, but leave it to Parisian
designers to take the trend to a whole new level! Bling and brilliance accented
everything from gowns to table settings in a look that could only be described
as "bedazzling!"
1.
The scene was set with strands of crystals dangling from the ceiling in
shimmering curtains. Sparkling crystal chandeliers were the focal points for
reception tables and other décor.
2,3.
Black, white and bedazzled – evident in this table design featuring black
hydrangeas, crystal chandeliers with black candles and handsful of crystals
scattered among the settings. Even the menu cards and place cards had tiny
rhinestone accents on them.
4.
Bejeweled gowns were a hit at the fashion show, whether they were totally
blinged out…
5.
…or set with a hint of sparkle that still caught the light.
6.
In love? Spell it out in crystal beads on your dress for the world to see!
How
do you add Parisian dazzle your weddings? Add sparkle, glitz and glamour to
every element, from invitations to favors!
Go
dramatic and glamorous with our Jasmin custom layered wedding invitations
in black and white paper layers — notice the rhinestone accents!
Remind
you of those curtains of dangling crystals in the photo above? We thought so,
too! Monique Lhuillier's "Delicate Inspiration" invitation
translates the look onto gorgeous, heavy paper and sparkling silver foil.
Top
off your dazzling wedding day look with a headband-style wedding tiara set with a
multitude of rhinestones.
Want
to add a little bling to everything? We don't blame you! Use our adhesive rhinestone
add-ons for a sparkly finishing touch for your wedding invitations,
wedding programs, menu cards, place cards, thank you notes, wedding favors and so much more! Also use our pearl add-ons for variety.
Make
each place setting dazzling with place cards tucked into rhinestone-studded
frames that guests can use to hold a special photo after the wedding.
It's
all in the presentation! Set up your drinks station with crystal toasting
glasses and black napkins printed with a toasting design in silver foil set on silver trays lined with blingey crystals. Eye-catching!
All
eyes will be on your and your cake when you cut it with this attention-getting,
rhinestone handled serving set.
Send
guests home with a little brilliant bling of their own! Swarovski crystal
accented wine bottle stoppers make a perfect gift that will recall your dazzling wedding for years.
I
hope you have enjoyed our little trip to Paris this week and have gotten
beaucoup ideas for adding high-fashion style to your own. Au revoir until next
week!
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You could win this Eiffel Tower centerpiece — très fantastique!
Remember
— as a special "merci" for reading our Parisian Week blogs, we're
giving away one of our fabulous, Eiffel Tower Centerpieces.
All you have to do to be entered to win is
leave us a comment and let us know how you'd incorporate these Parisian trends
into YOUR wedding.
We'll
randomly select a winner and will notify them via a blog post next week.
Good luck!
Parisian Week Trend: Queen for a Day
A colleague of mine
just got back from Paris, where she attended an amazing wedding show, the Salon
du Mariage at the Carrousel du Louvre. She shared all her trend, inspiration
and idea discoveries with me and my team — and we're so excited to pass them
along to you on this week's blog.
I'll be highlighting
Parisian trends in wedding design, décor and style, and I'll also be showing
you how Jean M can help you incorporate those trends and make your wedding
"fantastique!"
PLUS — as a special
"merci" for reading our Parisian Week blogs, we're giving away one of
our fabulous, Eiffel Tower Centerpieces. All you have to do to be entered to
win is leave us a comment and let us know how you'd incorporate these Parisian
trends into YOUR wedding. We'll randomly select a winner and will notify them
via a blog post next week.
______________________
Parisian fashion and event designers have
always had their fingers on the pulse of what women want. And from all the
glitz and glam they presented at the Salon du Mariage, it's evident that the
hearts of today's brides are absolutely a-flutter about being "Queen for a
Day!"
1,2. There were dramatic, regal looks from
head to toe with gowns of lavish layers, splashes of sparkle, fluffy feathers
and rows of ruffles, and looks were finished with neo-classical style, lace-up
shoes to match!
3,4. Single, add-on elements absolutely
screamed modern royalty — like delicately feathered boas draped over shoulders
or Elizabethan-style neck ruffs paired with ultra-contemporary gowns.
5. No royal wedding would be complete without
Prince Charming, right? The Parisians went whimsical and featured Monsieur Frog
prominently — even on centerpieces!
6. Speaking of Prince Charming, there was
nary a traditional black rental tux in sight for the Parisian grooms of 2010.
Oh no. They were decked in rich, creamy brocade jackets with satin ascots…
7. …and in dapper top hats, walking sticks,
cutaway jackets and pinstriped pants worthy of attending their
"queen!"
So how do you turn these Parisian dreams into
your wedding reality? Start with an invitation worthy of your royal-style
wedding.
Love the lavish, layered look? Our "Audrey" wedding invitation
features three fabulously embossed layers all tied together with a satin
ribbon. Also check out the coordinating Audrey table number cards and Audrey menu cards.
Ooh la la!
Dreaming of a designer look for your wedding?
Jean M is proud to present fashion designer Monique Lhuillier's wedding
invitations and stationery, created especially for the bride who wants classic,
elegant invitations with a modern twist. Monique Lhuillier’s invitations were
inspired by her bridal fashions and incorporate only the finest papers and printing processes. Her "Timeless Filigree" wedding invitation has a crest-like design at the top to tie in with your royal theme.
Accessorize your ceremony with the richest
brocades and regal, satin tassels of our Silver Brocade Collection. The flower basket, ring pillow, guest book and pen will set an ultra-elegant
tone for your romantic moments.
And then add dazzle to your reception with
our crown-inspired regal flutes,
regal serving set and regal candle stand set.
Crown every personalized item with our crown
design! Emblazon your favor boxes, wedding napkins, menu cards, place cards and more.
And while you're at it, crown yourself, too!
Add this sparkling gold wedding tiara to your hairstyle and you're to be an even more
beautiful center of attention.
Want your own touch of whimsy? Jean M's
version of Monsieur Frog — a sweet, stuffed frog ring pillow — is just awaiting your kiss and "I Do!"
Au revoir — until Wednesday, when we'll be
back with more chic wedding trends from Paris!
A color story to inspire you: PINK!
When
you have your heart set on a pink wedding, know that you're in good company.
Pink is such a beautiful and romantic color that it's always remained popular
with brides, staying a steady favorite throughout the changing trends and
seasons and fashions over the years.
But
perhaps the best thing about a pink wedding is the sheer variety of shades you
can choose from. Pale petal or fuchsia, cotton candy or watermelon — or a
combination of all of those shades — pink is absolutely gorgeous!
We've
put together a Color Story in Pink & Fuchsia to get you inspired for
planning your pink wedding. Just look at all the fabulous options you have for
mixing, matching, coordinating and making your day PERFECT in Pink!
Here's
how you can pull this look together:
1.
Fuchsia favor boxes
printed with your choice of 180 designs, your names and wedding date, your
choice of 180 designs plus personalization or your choice of 66 monogram
styles. All in your choice of 25 foil colors and 38 fonts!
2.
Jean invitation with fuchsia and white papers, fuchsia and melon ribbons — for getting your
pink wedding theme across the minute guests open your invitations!
3.
Gem initial pick for adding a just-right touch of sparkle to your wedding cake and floral
arrangements.
4.
Round menu cards in princess pink paper to whet guests' appetites and appeal to their senses of
style.
5.
Lush, bright pink flowers tied with luxurious ribbon in (you guessed it) shades of pink!
6.
Colorful enclosure cards
in fuchsia paper and black ink, here with a fun picture story of your wedding day
timeline as reception cards.
7.
Hot pink dinner napkins printed with your choice of 180 designs, your names and wedding date, your choice
of 66 monogram styles or a fun phrase or saying with your names and wedding
date. Don't forget the cocktail napkins — in pink!
8.
Silver scoop for dishing up candy at your candy bar. Add a little pink ribbon for the
perfect finishing touch!
9.
Gusseted organza bags
in pink — filled with pink candy and personalized, round sticker, they're oh-so-pretty!
10.
Quilted satin cosmetic bags in shiny pink will make your maid of honor feel extra special. They're also
available in brown with pink embroidery for bridesmaids and white with pink embroidery for the bride!
11. Pre-punched place cards make it easy for you to accent them with ribbon — in any shade of pink!
12.
Buy our satin, grosgrain, chiffon and silky weave ribbon by the roll for endless decorating! Use it to accent bouquets, decorations, favors, floral
arrangements, gifts, boutonnieres and corsages and so much more.
13.
Rhinestone cluster hair pins are a just-right touch of sparkle for your wedding-day haristyle (because
remember that pink and sparkle ALWAYS go together)!
14.
My daughter, Holli, on her wedding day. She had an all-white wedding with
beautiful touches of pink, from bouquets to ribbons.
15.
Our round memory bouquet frame is a beautiful way to keep the memories of loved ones close. Tie it to your
bouquet with coordinating ribbon.
16.
Favor matchbooks in champagne pink are a pretty — and useful — favor guests will love. Order
them personalized with a monogram, or with your choice of design along with
your names and wedding date for a personal touch.
17.
Floral table number cards in shades of pink and green will lend a garden look to your tables no matter
what time of year your pink wedding is held.
18.
Guest towels
in pink are perfect to use for dinner napkins and to have in the powder rooms
for guests to use. Order them personalized with a design, monogram, names and
wedding date or a fun message to coordinate with your pink wedding.
Enjoy
— and here's to a perfectly pink wedding!
P.S.
Be sure to tune in for Jean M Parisian Week next week! My colleague went to
Paris and attended a wedding salon, and she came back with all sorts of
inspiration to share with YOU. You won't want to miss the "ooh la
la!"
Halloween — a fun holiday AND a great wedding theme!
Halloween
isn't just for kids anymore. Adults everywhere are hosting fabulously frightful
parties and having a stylish good time on All Hallows Eve. And with the fall
tones of spice and black gaining popularity as wedding colors, it makes the
perfect theme for the autumn weddings of fun-loving brides and grooms.
Get
guests into the spirit right from the start with spice and black invitations. We show party wording, but you
can easily print fun wedding wording on spice and black paper. Consider this
idea:
It's no trick…
We,
John and Jessica,
will be
joined in marriage
On
Saturday, the thirty-first of October,
Two
thousand nine
…it will be a treat
to have you celebrate with us!
Accent
the invitation with spooky stickers for a party or with black stitched,
grosgrain or satin ribbon for
a wedding — it will be the perfect finishing touch!
Then
set the scene. Fall gourds and decorated pumpkins work well for both parties
and weddings. Save the carved scary faces for parties and add unique touches to
the pumpkins for your wedding, like adding metal grommets, wire accents, carved
patterns and even masquerade masks.
Arrange
the pumpkins and gourds outside your ceremony or reception site for a great
welcome (and if you can arrange for a little black cat to accent the scene, all
the better!). Add a touch of light by adding printed sheets of sheer paper to clear
glass candle cylinders.
It's easy to create the sheets on your computer with words like "Witch Way
to the Party" or "Eye of Newt" for a party or
"Celebrate" and "Snuggle" for a wedding. Then print out the
sheets on your printer, trim them and slide them into the cylinders. Light a
tea light in side, and you've got a romantic glow.
Add
fun touches throughout your celebration with décor items like aluminum art spelling out words. Think
"Spooky" or "Boo!" for a party or "Welcome" and
"Romance" for a wedding. Then use the art at home for decorating
after the event.
It's
easy to treat your guests right at a Halloween party and wedding. Start with
hot, spiced cider in classy, flared glasses to warm them up in the crisp autumn air…
…and
then warm their hearts with a fun candy bar where they get to choose their own
favors! Choose candies in spice and black to match your theme and personalized favor bags and favor
boxes or guests to use
when helping themselves.
Spice
and black, two-piece favor boxes also look great with mix-and-match lids and tied with black personalized
ribbon. Fill the boxes
with seasonal candies to satisfy guests' sweet cravings.
And
send guests home with packages of goodies for the road. Mix together sweet
cereal, mini marshmallows, M&Ms and peanuts, fill cellophane bags with the treats, and top the bags with spice place cards printed with “Ghoul Fuel”. Tie with black stitched ribbon and your guests will leave with smiles on their faces and great memories of
your celebration!
Enjoy!
Find out all about what I’m loving for fall!
Here are my fresh-picked favorites for
fall weddings. They’re sure to become yours, too!
save the date cards are petite, pretty and perfect for getting guests excited for your wedding!
They come in 23 paper colors and include colorful envelopes. Go with a
champagne-gold color like we show here for fall, and have it printed in 2 ink colors for a unique look.
Our layered “Nicole” invitation allows you to choose two paper colors for your invitation, and select from four slips to insert your invitation card into to set the perfect tone for your
celebration. We feature mocha and cream for a fall look; accent with a colorful
ink to spice things up!
Unique, mocha satin wedge-shaped favor boxes are covered in brown satin for elegant, rich favors. Accent the boxes with ribbon
and seals, or arrange them in a circle on cake stands for a great presentation that
doubles as a centerpiece!
Create a beautiful look for your
ceremony with our gold and cream “Meant to Be” Collection.
The rich colors and subtle shimmer of the
fabrics will dazzle your guests.
Remember — warm mocha browns, gold and
cream for fall are gorgeous when paired with your favorite accent color. Add in
touches of teal, deep red, spice or other rich, saturated colors by accenting
with ribbon,
coordinating napkins, colorful favor boxes, beautifully printed menu cards and more! You can also bring your accent color into your centerpieces with vases
filled with colorful items.
Enjoy!
Autumn decorating ideas you’ll “fall” in love with!
Weddings
in autumn have special appeal. The weather is cool and nature practically
decorates herself, providing a beautiful backdrop for your celebration of love
AND the season! Whether your look is rustic or elegant, there are so many
creative ways to accent your décor.
Autumn
colors are uniquely beautiful, so be sure to incorporate them into your save the date
cards
and invitations
to give guests a sneak peek at your wedding style and the tone of the event.
Opt for rich, soft colors like this “Jean” invitation in cream and mocha paper…
…or
go bold with colors like spice, olive and merlot paper shown on our “Beth”
invitation
— of course, with beautiful coordinating ribbon!
Don’t
forget the matching items that will make your wedding a stand-out, like printed
menu cards,
place cards and table number cards.
They
may seem like small items, but don’t overlook the decorating and style impact
of personalized napkins.
Choose napkins that coordinate with your wedding colors and have them printed
with an autumn design or a monogram in a glistening foil.
Display
your favors, foods and other items creatively incorporating the beautiful
things autumn has to offer. Need ideas? Search floral shops or go on a nature
walk and collect branches, berries, leaves, nuts and interesting grasses for
accents with natural elegance. Here are a few ideas to get you started.
Arrange
personalized favor boxes in trays lined with nuts…
…or
use colorful leaves to set off the personalized stickers on cellophane bags filled with chocolates.
Make
sure your favors coordinate with your autumn wedding theme! It’s easy to do
with the simplest additions. Add a personalized, leaf-shaped tag
to favor boxes…
…accent
a cellophane bag filled with mixed nuts with spice ribbon
and a personalized, matching favor tag…
…or
give leaf-shaped cookie cutters
as a fun, meaningful memento of your fall wedding!
Enjoy!
