Purple Damask Wedding Invitation

I couldn’t have been any happier when I learned of Gemarie & Jonathan’s engagement. Both friends of mine, I immediately jumped at the opportunity to design and create their wedding invitation. I find it so gratifying to be part of a wedding, especially the invitations. It is, after all, where the event’s magic starts.

Gemarie has a thing for the color purple – and it is, naturally, the color theme of their wedding. I love the “eggplant” purple shade that she picked for their stationery. And metallic and linen cardstock just always looks elegant – even with a simple invitation like Gemarie & Jonathan’s. The damask design and silk ribbon that wraps around the invitation add a touch of class. The pocket-fold style was perfect to hold all the inserts that contained key information about the event. I’m lucky that the couple was pleased with the first design I made for them.

If you like this invitation, or would like to customize your own, please email Andrea at papercharmed@aol.com.

Dessert Tables and Party Styling

I'm in a party planning mood, preparing for my daughter's 2nd birthday. These days I can't seem to go without surfing the net to check on blogs for party ideas and inspirations. Before I started blogging, I had no idea there are sites out there dedicated to party styling.  My family and friends' parties have always been all about the food, some decoration, and a bit of entertainment, but never the whole to-do about dessert tables and party styling.

It has become quite addicting looking at these party blogs. It all started when I came across The Tomkat Studio. I can browse through Kim's site for hours as I admire all the amazing-looking parties she features. From The Tomkat Studio I found many others - A Blissful Nest, A to Zebra Celebrations, Frog Prince Paperie - to name a few. 

Here are few parties that really inspire me...

Goldilocks and The Three Bears by Frog Prince Paperie

Make a Wish Party by Frog Prince Paperie

Glamour Girl/Barbie Inspired Party by The TomKat Studio

Fairy Garden Party by The Tomkat Studio

Butterfly Party by A Blissful Nest

Paris/Princess Party by A Blissful Nest

  

Leopard Princess Party by A to Zebra Celebrations

For even more dessert tables and modern party ideas, check out Amy Atlas Events, Hostess with the Mostess, Kara's Party Ideas, Catch My Party, and One Charming Party.