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An “Old Hollywood” theme to inspire you!

We’re still star-struck by the Oscars on Sunday! The lights, the glitz, the glamour — everything got us thinking of a beautiful wedding theme based on Oscar gold and classic details.

Here, we’ve put together an “Old Hollywood” theme in shades of gold, black and cream to get you inspired. Just look at all the options you have for mixing, matching and coordinating!

1. Lots of candlelight will reflect the sparkle in your eyes and mimic the glow of paparazzi flashbulbs, so use candles liberally throughout your wedding! We added a floating candle to our flared glass bowl and strung it with strands of pearls for a simple but very rich look.

2. The envelope, please…our “Bridget” custom pocket wedding invitation is worthy of your award-winning wedding look! Choose gold shimmer paper and black ribbon to accent the black and cream pocket. Black envelopes are a dramatic touch.

3. Make guests feel like winners by giving them gold shimmer favor boxes filled with delicious treats. Tie with “sandcastle” gold silky weave ribbon and add a feather plume for drama.

4. The best-dressed award will go to…your favors! These cute, black tuxedo favor boxes and cream gown favor boxes are a fun and unique way to present guests with a sweet treat.  And, attach a couple pearl add-ons for an extra luxurious touch.

5. Coordinating enclosure cards for our “Bridget” invitation will make your stationery ensemble stand out from the crowd.

6. Pearls, pearl glaze and touches of gold accent this couple cake topper figurine — a beautiful statue of your own to remind you of your wedding for years to come!

7. Two-piece favor boxes in glistening, gold shimmer are perfect for presenting favor goodies to your supporting cast — your guests!

8. Help guests find their seats easily with place cards lined up at a table outside the reception entrance. Accent the table with a dramatic floral arrangement in our personalized rectangular vase — don’t be afraid to add in satin roses and feathers!

9. For toasts worthy of your big event, choose regal glassware, like these modern flutes engraved with your monogram.

10. Announce your winning dinner menu on stylish, black menu cards printed in gleaming, gold lettering.

11,12. When your napkins match your color scheme, they become important decorating elements. Make them perfect down to the last detail by printing them with a stylish monogram.

13. Give your walk down the red carpet — oops! we mean the aisle! — a designer touch with this ecru pleated chiffon ring pillow.  And make your guest registry elegant with the matching ecru pleated chiffon guest book and pen.

14. Look and feel like Hollywood royalty by wearing a sparkling wedding tiara for the day!

15. Our large, floral-embossed, ecru favor boxes feature a clear window in the lid to let guests see the special treats inside. The boxes are perfect for sending guests home with a special treat at the end of the reception.

Enjoy!

A Theme Story to Inspire You: Celtic!

Whether your heritage is Celtic or you just love the symbolism, a Celtic-themed wedding theme is a beautiful way to celebrate your love for each other.

 

Here, we’ve put together a Celtic Theme Story to get you inspired. Just look at all the options you have for mixing, matching and coordinating!

1. Create gorgeous centerpieces in shades of green to mimic the Emerald Isle. photo by Kelly Giezentanner Photos

2. Show your love for all things Celtic from the very start by sending an invitation swathed in green ribbon and accented with a shamrock monogram. Our “Gigi” custom layered wedding invitation incorporates two ribbons — choose layout JM1022G to accommodate your monogram (we show JM971).

3. Green favor boxes printed with a shamrock-style monogram (we show JM969) add a just-right touch of freshness to your Celtic wedding.

4. Present your rings in a memorable way with our pewter ring engraved with words speaking of the symbolism of the circle: "an unbroken and neverending circle symbolizes a commitment of love that is neverending". For a unique way to present your wedding rings during the ceremony, secure them to your choice of ribbon.

5. Have your groomsmen wear a bit o’ the green with boutonnieres of green mums and leaves. photo by Arden Photography

6. Green napkins are the perfect choice to add a little brightness to your cocktail hour. Choose a shamrock monogram (we show JM971) in shiny foil to added pizzazz.

7. Add green touches and Celtic-inspired designs to your invitations for beautiful symbolism. Our “Jade” custom layered wedding invitation with design JM8212 is a gorgeous choice.

8,9. Rolls of ribbon in shades of green are a must for decorating, accenting favors and more.

10. Even the top o’ your wedding cake can bring in your Celtic theme with this clear cake topper engraved with a Celtic knot design (JM8212).

11. A sweet bouquet of bells of Ireland will show that you’re a true Celtic lass at heart.

12. Add Celtic symbolism to your wedding by choosing a Celtic knot, lucky horseshoe or shamrock design to your wedding invitations,  napkins, favor boxes, menu cards, place cards and more!

 

Enjoy!

A theme story to inspire you: Espresso Damask!

Damask patterns are rich and elegant — and a perfectly stylish design element on which to base your entire wedding look! Add damask-patterned items to every part of your celebration for a look that's both vintage and modern in one.

Here, we’ve put together a Damask Color Story in beautiful, espresso brown. Just look at all the options you have for mixing, matching and coordinating!

1. Mocha satin drapes over this guest book and pen — guests won't be able to resist signing such a rich and elegant register!

2. Damask-like swirls are studded with your choice of rhinestones or pearls on our "Jasmin" custom layered wedding invitation. Choose layers of espresso and gold shimmer papers for a rich combination.

3. Damask patterns take the cake! Adorable, individual cakes are covered in chocolate frosting in a pretty swirl. (photo: Element Studio)

4. Espresso favor boxes with a damask-accented monogram (JM987) are almost as rich as the delicious treats you place inside.

5. Choose layout JM4315 and espresso paper to accent this "Jane" custom wedding invitation card for a beautiful introduction to your damask-theme wedding.

6. Espresso napkins become elegant and regal when printed with a damask-style monogram (JM986). Order cocktail and dinner napkins in coordinating colors.

7. The perfect addition to your espresso damask theme reception? Chocolate desserts! Not only will the desserts fit right into your color scheme, they'll add a touch of rich decadence to the end of your celebration. (photo: Red Loft Studio)

8. Carry the damask look through to your floral arrangements by choosing deeply colored blooms and adding brown fern curls to mimic your theme. (photo: Robert Evans Studios)

9. Accent your napkins, favor boxes and more with ribbon tags printed with a damask-like monogram (JM988). Choose coordinating ink and ribbon colors for a beautiful look.

10. Guests will "treasure" discovering their favor treats inside espresso chest favor boxes adorned with tiny, pearl add-ons.

11. Direct guests to their reception seats elegantly AND give a nod to your damask theme. Espresso ribbon place cards are printed with a damask-accented monogram (JM987) and tied with ribbon that matches the ink color.

12. Top your damask-theme wedding cake with a cake topper that only adds to its style. Our custom acrylic cake top is engraved with a stylish monogram.

13. Our Brown Damask Wedding Invitation Card will set the tone for your damask theme wedding perfectly.

 

Enjoy!

A color story to inspire you: Tropical Aqua and Margarita!

Planning a destination wedding — or just dreaming of a tropical-theme event? We have the perfect colors to get you inspired and dreaming of your island I-Dos!

Here, we’ve put together a Tropical Color Story in Aqua and Margarita to give you ideas for creating a wedding look that’s beachy, breezy and beautiful. Just look at all the options you have for mixing, matching and coordinating!

1. Want to add a touch of color, personality and style to your wedding gown and your ’maids’ dresses? Add a ribbon sash in your wedding colors and be unique! Photo by Got The Shot Photography: www.gottheshot.com

2. Add color and style to your reception with turquoise napkins and lime green napkins in shades that mimic the sea and sky.

3. Choose aqua paper and margarita ribbon for your wedding programs  — and add a cute design like our beach chair design (JM8010) that matches the location and theme of your destination wedding.

4. Once you’ve set the date and your destination, send great save the date cards to everyone on your guest list. This great hibiscus design is on a magnet so guests can display your date in full view! Save the date cards are especially important for destination weddings, as guests will need time to make travel plans and arrangements.

5. Add tropical flowers and swags of coordinating fabric to your ceremony and reception chairs to add to the lush and festive atmosphere of your destination.

6. Bring the beach right to your tables with fun, shell place card holders. They double as favors for guests, too!

7. Help guests keep cool at your ceremony with custom program fans.  Choose a beautiful, aqua paper and matching ribbon to match the color scheme of your destination celebration.

8. Coordinate your wedding colors right down to your wedding favors! Jean M makes it easy with beautiful aqua favor boxes and margarita favor boxes — add a personalized seal for a fun finishing touch!

9. Make memories at your destination wedding and then keep photos of them in our fun, aqua photo album. The album also makes a great gift for attendants!

10. Your cake will be the centerpiece of your entire reception when it’s frosted in the color of the waves and decorated with the gems of the sea!

11. Decorating for beach-side and tropical-theme weddings couldn’t be easier! Just add sand, shells and candles to beautiful vases. The vases prevent the flames from blowing out in the ocean breeze, giving you romantic décor all night long.

12. Favors become even more fun when you fill favor boxes with treats specific to your destination or candies in colors that coordinate with your color scheme. Add a ribbon and a tiny shell to each to make them beach-worthy!

13. Lush, tropical blooms in tall, clear vases will make your celebration look like it’s taking place in the Garden of Eden.

14. Hibiscus-print wedding invitation cards will tell guests that your wedding will be in the tropics — and that it will be beautiful!

15. Top your cake with a little bit of the tropics! Our clear, custom acrylic cake top is engraved with an elegant palm tree design. The cake top looks like heavy crystal, but is lightweight and packable to take along to your wedding destination.

16. Aiming for a whimsical reception? Go artsy and fanciful with your wedding cake! Different swirls, waves and bubble patterns in the frosting make this topsy-turvy model look like its riding the waves.

17. Arrange fun and colorful favor candies in individual glass votive holders for a unique presentation. Add a ribbon and printed shell-shaped favor tag for a beachy touch.

18. Choose a design that coordinates with your destination for printing on your favor boxes, napkins, programs, menu cards and more. Check out all our great designs here.

 

Enjoy!

Cut the cake — here are some great wedding cake alternatives!

Sure, the towering, multi-tier wedding cake frosted in white and covered with sugar flowers is traditional and beautiful. But is it YOU? If not, get creative and show your personalities and your style with a wedding cake alternative. And have we got some great ideas for you!

Maybe cake’s not your thing, but you LOVE your grandma’s pie. Or maybe your mom’s cheesecake. Why not serve these favorites for dessert or place one at each table so guests can help themselves? A fun touch: if it’s a family recipe, print up the recipe on pretty cards so guests can make them at home to remember your wedding.

 

Can’t decide on one thing for dessert? Serve everything you love at a dessert bar! Choose a variety of cakes, cookies and candies and display them uniquely on tiered serving stands.

Love chocolate? Who doesn’t! A chocolate bar for dessert is a decadent, delightful way to end your wedding meal.

 
 

Maybe you want a wedding cake, but not the traditional style. Ask your baker to create mini cakes and place one at each table. Mix and match flavors — guests will have fun mingling as they search out their favorite flavors! Provide plenty of personalized cocktail napkins at each table.

 

Even your mini cakes deserve to be cut and served beautifully! Have a gorgeous cake knife and server set  at each table to do the job in style. Go with a fun, contemporary look with our wired and pearl bead serving set!

 

Bon Appetit!

Personalized cake tops that say YOU!

Your wedding cake is like a canvas for you to show your personality, your style and your creativity — in everything from the colors, the decorations and the shape.

So don’t forget about the ultimate personal touch to your cake: an engraved, crystal-like acrylic cake top!

They’re as far away as you can get from stiff, old-fashioned couple cake top figurines and as today as you are.

We’ve come up a great selection of personalization options for you, so you can make your cake top your wedding cake’s crowning glory.

 

Monogram Cake Top

How about a cake top engraved with a big, bold initial — your new last name initial, that is!

 

 

Round Verse Cake Top 

A touching verse surrounds your monogram with meaning.

Custom Square Cake Tops 

Design your own cake top! Choose your monogram or a design and your wedding cake to be engraved for a one-of-a-kind look. Choose square cake tops like these or…

 

Custom Round Cake Tops

…round cake tops with the same personalization options!

 

A touching verse backs your names and wedding date. How romantic.

 

Want to see more options? Click here to shop all of our personalized wedding cake toppers!

Enjoy!