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September 16, 2011

Planning a beach wedding? Here’s a great way to start!

 

When you’re planning a beach wedding, there’s so much to inspire you — the colors of the sea, the sky, the beach, the tropical flowers in bloom. Think shades of aqua, blue, taupe and brown. And don’t forget to add pops of hot shades like orange, hot pink and red for a splash.

We’ve put together a beach wedding look to inspire you when you’re choosing your own Jean M invitations and coordinating accessories.

 

Beachy and beautiful!

We started with an Aqua Invitation Card printed with save the date wording and a seashell design to set the tone for the beach theme to come.

Next, we followed up with an Ecru Layered Invitation with a pocket featuring an aqua back layer and a mocha pocket. A sand dollar design adds the perfect beachy touch.

Then we added in Aqua Napkins printed with a sand dollar design and Aqua Lidded Favor Boxes accented with a starfish design.

When you’re creating your beach wedding look beyond your printed items, think flowing fabrics for bridesmaids’ attire and table linens and draping. Choose bright tropical flowers for centerpieces and floral arrangements. And don’t forget the seashells! Use them to fill favor boxes, to add to table décor and even incorporate them into your bouquets, corsages and boutonnieres.

Enjoy the beach!

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September 2, 2011

Bouquet trends that inspire!

 

We’ve come across some of the most creative wedding bouquets, and we can’t wait to share them with you! We never thought we would see it, but flowers are taking a back seat in the design of these gorgeous bouquets — they’re playful, whimsical, theme-oriented and so colorful. Take a look at some of our favorites and the Jean M wedding invitations we think would be perfect accompaniments to them!

 

Sweet as a button!

Jean M Ornate Invitation!

Adorable buttons in a single shade create a bouquet with an elegant yet homespun look.

Match it up with…

Our Ornate Monogram Invitation with a button-like frame!

 

 

Exotic and elegant!

Jean M Damask Invitation

Bright and eye-catching peacock feathers and other plumage make this bouquet unique.

Match it up with…

Damask Border Invitation in midnight and cornflower mimic the peacock feathers!

 

 

Whimsical and fresh!

Jean M Posies Invitation

Flowers crafted from striped paper won our hearts for the most whimsical and sweet bouquet.

Match it up with…

Our Retro Posies Invitation in vibrant colors to set a playful tone.

 

Get inspired and get creative with YOUR bouquet…and your Jean M wedding invitations!

Photo credits: Get Married

Enjoy!

 

 

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July 29, 2011

“Natural” Weddings: Sharing your eco-friendly values.

At Jean M, we’re as concerned about the environment as you are, and we believe that “green” weddings — no matter what your wedding color — are beautiful!

You’ll be happy to know that most of our papers are made from 30% post-consumer fibers from certified production facilities. So you’ll be able to send a Jean M wedding invitation ensemble, including wedding invitations, enclosures and envelopes, that captures your wedding colors and your style while also letting you rest easy that you’re doing your part to protect our environment.

Here are some of the beautiful examples  made from recycled paper — just look at all this environmentally friendly, gorgeous color!

 

Eco-friendly Princess Pink Layered Invitation

Eco-friendly Merlot Layered Invitation

Eco-friendly Margarita Layered Invitation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Looking for more ways to “go green” at your wedding? Check out some of my favorite tips!

 

Celebrate In Nature

• Celebrate your wedding in a natural environment like your backyard, in a vineyard or at a park. You’ll have built-in ambience and décor, reducing the need for lots of decorations and wasteful materials.

• Give “green” favors like seed packets printed with a cute verse and accented with ribbon, or bulbs or tiny trees wrapped in recycled favor bags.

 

A Fresh "Green" Look

• Use potted plants, trees and shrubs as ceremony and reception decorations. Plant them in your own yard after the wedding, or give them away as gifts at the end of your celebration.

• Use fresh fruits as centerpieces and they can double as favors. For example, use large vases of apples for a fall wedding and invite guests to take an apple as a favor with cards printed with “Enjoy!”

 

 

Instead of Favors...

• Make a donation to your favorite charity in lieu of favors but remember to have a few recycled paper donation cards (our Jean M reception cards are perfect for this purpose!) printed for each table to not that you’ve donated in guests’ honor. Dress up your donation cards with rhinestones and ribbons for a pretty look. Also ask that guests make donations to your favorite charity in lieu of gifts.

 

 

Here are a few more…

• Collect wedding programs, place cards and menu at the end of your celebration for recycling.

• Environmentally friendly transportation is thoughtful and will always be remembered. You and your husband could arrive and leave in a horse-drawn carriage, an electric car or even on a tandem bicycle.

• Borrow items such as your jewelry and veil rather than buying them. Have your dress made from organic cotton or silk, or buy a vintage gown and have it altered. And choose dresses your bridesmaids will actually wear again.

• Donate leftovers to your local homeless shelter.

By making wise choices and spending your budget on eco-friendly products and services, you’ll have a beautiful wedding AND make a difference to our planet!

 

Enjoy!

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July 15, 2011

Your Wedding. Your Personality. Top Ten Colors Revealed!

Jean M brides reveal the top 10 wedding colors!

We recently asked our Facebook brides about the colors they’ve chosen for their 2011-2012 weddings, and they told us all about the colors they’re loving. What got us really excited is that brides didn’t just list one color — they listed up to THREE colors in combination to create rich and unique color schemes!

Using the top ten colors listed below, examples were created to show how easy it is to design your own invitations with  colors that reflect your personality, allowing those special guests a sneak peak of whats to come!

 

Espresso Invitation with Aqua Accents

Midnight and Cornflower Blue Invitation

Gold and Merlot Modern Invitation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10. Brown — Brides are choosing rich brown for their main wedding colors and then pairing the shade with surprisingly beautiful colors like dark blue and turquoise. Ecru and gold are another hot accent for brown.

9. Midnight Blue — Brides are getting bold with midnight blue! They’re accenting it with unique colors like orange, light green, turquoise and dark pink for an unforgettable splash.

8. Gold — All that glitters is indeed gold for our brides! Gold and ivory, gold and midnight blue, gold and red…they all topped turned up on our Top 10 color list.

 

Silver/Stainless Monogram Invitation

Margarita Invitation with Black Accents

Orange and Fuchsia Pocket Invitation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7. Silver — Silver and its cousin shades of pewter and stainless remain popular, especially when paired with all shades of pink, orange and purple.

6. Green — Brides are going green, in a beautiful way! They’re adding green to purple, orange and black to make fresh and exciting wedding color palettes.

5. Orange — Navy, fuchsia, yellow, green, red, purple…what color DOESN’T go with orange for today’s weddings, according to our daring brides? We especially love it for a tropical look for a destination wedding.

 

Red and Black Filigree Invitation

Yellow and Clover Retro Invitation

Princess Pink and Pewter Pocket Invitation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. Red — Red goes racy when combined with orange, elegant when paired with silver, and dramatic when mixed with black for today’s weddings.

3.Yellow — Brides are going bright and inspirational with yellow! They’re mixing it with pink, blue, green, orange, navy, turquoise and steely pewter for a variety of moods perfect for their weddings.

2. Pink — There’s no surprise that brides are still loving pink for their weddings: it’s one of the most romantic colors around! What did surprise us, though, is how they’re combining it with other colors to make it unique to their special days. Pink and pewter, pink and orange, pink with zebra stripes, pink and margarita green, pink and black, pink and navy blue — go colorful brides!

and number one…………….

 

Elegant Black Shimmer Invitation with White Accents

1. Black and White — It’s classic, it’s versatile, it’s perfect for so many brides and so many wedding styles! They’re accenting it with a bright pop of color like red, yellow, fuchsia or green, or dressing it up with a hint of metallic gold or silver. Black and white, like a stylish tuxedo, is always in style!

We’re so happy to be able to offer you and all of our brides  the colorful wedding invitation options you crave with our Jean M Mix and Match Invitations and our Jean M Designer Invitations!  You get to choose your paper colors, your pocket colors, your ink color and your Designer colors for printing to create just the right wedding invitation to set the tone for your colorful day.

Have a unique color scheme? Share with other brides below or on Facebook!

Enjoy

Jean M

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July 13, 2011

Need to start planning your special day? Take the first step to staying organized with style.

 

What’s the classy bride’s way of leaving her information with important wedding contacts? Certainly not a phone number scribbled on a scrap of paper or writing her name and address over and over on forms and contracts.

Oh no, today’s time savvy and sophisticated bride hands out her own personalized bridal calling cards to all her vendors — and she’s sure to be remembered for her style! No more feeling flustered because she can’t find a pen or worry that the vendor might misread the phone number.

What exactly is a bridal calling card? Below are three beautiful examples of wedding calling cards that can coordinate with your wedding colors and theme.

 

Dramatic Floral Bridal Calling Card

Stylish Bridal Couple Calling Cards

Bride to Be in Classic Blue Calling Card

 

 


 

 

 

 

The cards are printed with the brides names, wedding date and contact information to make it easy for the florist, caterer, musicians, dress salon and other vendors to keep in contact.

We know that brides often wish they were more organized and had a larger budget for their special day. That is why we are now offering calling cards for just $5.00  – beneficial and affordable!

When you order the bridal calling cards, you’ll receive:

• 35 colorful cards personalized with your information

• A coordinating Jean M pocket for holding the cards

Your cards will be delivered to you in a matching Jean M ooh la color envelope.

Be sure to order additional bridal calling cards to include in your correspondence with friends and family members. Also slip them into your thank you notes after the wedding to encourage everyone to keep in touch!

 

Enjoy!

Jean M

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June 20, 2011

Wedding colors: insights into the colors we love!

The color you choose for your wedding can set the mood more than any other detail — so choose the color of your day with care! Use multiple colors for a daring statement or just a hint of color that “pops” from a black and white color scheme for a more refined look. The modern bride may prefer brilliant hues while the classic bride may lean toward the sophisticated look of soft metallics, white or ecru.

When choosing your wedding colors, think about the meanings behind and the feelings associated with them.  If chosen with care, your color scheme can enhance your special day with meaning and personality. Invitations are the first glimpse your guests will see of the wedding and can set the tone of your wedding early on. For your convenience we have matched colors with moods along with invitation examples. Read on…

 

Red is the color of passion and energy. It is an exciting and stimulating color that demands attention. A red wedding shows that you are passionate and unafraid to make a bold statement.

Set the tone with…

Merlot Layered Invitation

 Green is the color of new growth and nature. Since this color is often associated with rebirth (think spring), the color green shows that you are looking forward to a wonderful new beginning.

Set the tone with…

 

Green Shimmer Layered Invitation

 Pink is the color of vitality and youth — it is a happy and innocent color. A pink wedding is both feminine and pretty.

Set the tone with…

 

Hot Pink Shimmer Layered Invitation

 Blue is the color of tranquility. This color spreads a calm and peaceful feeling across a room full of guests and gives brides and bridesmaids a look of serenity.

Set the tone with…

 

Two-Tone Damask Pocket Invitation

Yellow stands for true happiness. Yellow bridesmaid dresses and yellow flowers to indicate that happiness follows you wherever you go.

Set the tone with…

 

Yellow Floral Invitation

 Brown is the color of comfort. Think of wood tones and the shades of rich velvet, suede and wool. Add in natural touches for a woodsy look or cream and gold for elegance.

Set the tone with…

 

Brown Medallion Invitation

 Purple is the traditional color of nobility and luxury. Purple will surely make you a queen for the day!

Set the tone with…

 

Purple Shimmer Invitation Card

 Orange is a spirited color that stands for warmth and comfort. Although it can be a motivating color, orange makes people feel at ease with their surroundings.

Set the tone with…

 

Orange Copper Layered Invitation

 Taupe is considered one of the most sophisticated and elegant colors. It is a popular choice for brides who stop at nothing to achieve the most crisp and tailored look.

Set the tone with…

Garden Trellis Pocket Invitation

 Silver and Gray are refined colors that represent composure and grace. The ever-popular pewter achieves the same effect.

Set the tone with…

 

Silver Shimmer Invitation Card

 Black is the traditional color of formality. It is elegant, strong and very sophisticated. When paired with traditional white, brides can achieve the classic black-tie-affair look. With a pop of a bright color like fuchsia, green or red, it’s a modern and bold touch.

Set the tone with…

 

Black Pocket Invitation

 White is the traditional color of brides. In the past, it symbolized purity and virtue. Today, it has come to mean clean, crisp and luxurious. Brides who choose white for their décor or ensemble can’t go wrong.

Set the tone with…

 

White Traditional Invitation

 

Colorful invitation papers,  inks and envelopes are a few simple ways to add color to your special day, but you can also complete your look by choosing colorful ribbons,  napkins, favors and more. Jean M Mix and Match Invitations  are a great way to incorporate more than one color into your stationery ensemble. Experiment with two or three of your favorite colors to discover the combination that suits you best. Have fun with it!

Enjoy!

Jean M

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June 8, 2011

Look of the Week – Wedding Invitations by Jean M

Purple is becoming the hottest wedding color to hit the aisles this year. So we’ve come up with a purple invitation  look to get you inspired for creating your own custom invitation!  

 

Jean M Purple Shimmer Layered Invitation

Jean M Purple Shimmer Layered Invitation

We started with the Purple Shimmer Layered Invitation with a Pocket  and personalized it with…

• a black bottom layer

• a black pocket

• layout MD8 – Graceful Damask

• verse W363

• Copperplate Gothic – Cezanne lettering styles

• black raised ink

Get creative — and be sure to share the invitation look YOU create with us on our Facebook page!  

Enjoy!

Jean M

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January 13, 2011

Jean M “hearts” hearts! You’ll LOVE these heart-inspired items for your wedding

Soon it will be February — the month of love! We were so inspired by the upcoming Valentine's Day holiday that we put together a beautiful collage of heart-themed and rich, red products perfect for a romantic wedding anytime of year. You'll fall in love with these items — guaranteed!

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1. Carry a bold, beautiful all-red bouquet down the aisle. Your photographs will be stunning! Add in some dark red calla lilies among the roses for silky texture. (photo by Michael and Anna Costa Photography)

 

2. Come on, admit it: you've been doodling your initials and hearts for months now. Why not emblazon all your wedding items — like these pretty, square menu cards  — with a monogram that shows how in love you are? We show monogram JM961.

 

3. Bright merlot-red, two-piece favor boxes personalized with a heart-accented monogram are unapologetically romantic. Add a gourmet chocolate inside and guests will fairly swoon!

 

4. Heart-shaped vases are perfect for displaying sweets at your candy buffet, or for setting on each table filled with hors d'oeuvres. And they make the most heart-felt gift, too.

 

5. They may be gone, but they'll always be in your heart. Honor the memories of your loved ones with a candle of flower arrangement in a meaningful "In Loving Memory" vase  with a glass heart charm.

 

6. Adding little punches of bright red to your wedding will catch guests' eyes and lift their spirits. Red napkins  with a fun, heart-themed monogram are just the thing. We show monogram JM957.

 

7. Set the scene by sending invitations designed with romance in mind. Our "Jade" invitation  in black and cream paper with a red monogram and red ribbon and envelopes will make guests' hearts flutter.

 

8. Flirty favors will tickle guests' fancies. Red matchbooks  printed with "Light My Fire," anyone?

 

9. Red satin ribbon  will add richness and drama to all the elements of your wedding — invitations, decorations, gifts, favors, floral arrangements and more. Buy it in bulk on rolls for endless decorating.

 

10. A gift from the heart your bridesmaids will cherish: a silver-plated jewelry box with a heart design on the top. The best place for the best bling!

 

11. It's your day to shine — so don't be afraid to splurge on an extravagant element here and there, like a huge bouquet of red roses set with sparkling crystals. You'll remember it fondly, forever.

 

12. We offer so many ways to add a heart-felt touch to your entire wedding. Check out these fanciful, whimsical, romantic, classy and elegant monograms and designs perfect for printing on your invitations, programs, menu cards, place cards, napkins, favors and more! See all of our monogram and design options here.

 

Enjoy!

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December 17, 2010

Trend spotting: TWO hot colors for upcoming weddings!

We’ve been hearing the buzz lately about dark blues and purples becoming the hottest new shades for the next year’s weddings. And the buzz has been confirmed — just take a look at the Fall issue of Get Married magazine !

 

Blue and purple are hitting it big in every sector of your wedding, from invitations to favors to cakes and even beyond into things you register for to add to your home’s décor.

(And look — Jean M’s Lindsey Wedding Invitation is featured in midnight!)

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With colors so saturated and rich, it’s important to add accents in neutrals like white, ivory or silver to make the tones really pop. Get creative and use shades of each color for depth and interest.

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Want more fab ideas for your entire wedding? Order a subscription to Get Married today!

 

Enjoy

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December 3, 2010

Wedding Trend: Kick up your heels in something colorful!

At Jean M, we absolutely LOVE color. So when we came across this wedding trend, we absolutely fell in love: wearing colorful shoes on your wedding day with your gown AND encouraging bridesmaids to do the same!

Think red shoes on bridesmaids in black dresses. Silver stilettos under your traditional gown. Shoes that match your bridesmaids’ dresses. Heels in a color totally apart from your wedding theme for a fun surprise when guests see you dancing. Cowgirl boots along with your satin-and-lace to show that you’re country at heart.

 

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Photo credits: 2. Alecia Lauren Photography via GetMarried;  3. Brinton Studios via GetMarried;  4. Julia Davis via GetMarried; 5. Jose Villa; 6. TheKnot; 7. Leigh Taylor; 8. Bristol Wedding Photography; 9. Amy Kortuem 

So comment below on what color wedding shoes you will be looking for! 

Enjoy and have fun!

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