Create Beautiful Invitations, Maps, and Monograms with Laura Hooper

Introducing Laura Hooper Calligraphy. She does it all, y’all! She has countless styles and so many amazing options. Laura not only creates beautiful invitations with her gorgeous strokes, but she also creates place cards, monograms, stationary, and maps! What better way to help your out-of-town guests get around than with a beautiful, handmade, personalized map? So fun!! Laura Hooper Calligraphy also offers totes, t-shirts, paper bags, and more with your custom map or monogram. Can you say wedding favor?!?! Laura Hooper is based out of California, but works with brides all over the nation. Check out her website at here.

All images via: Laura Hooper Calligraphy

Jul

LovelyBJewelry for Your Lovely ‘Maids

Finding special, meaningful gifts for your honor attendants to say thanks for being a part of your big day can be tough. A perfect idea is to get them all jewelry. There is an Etsy shop called “LovelyBJewelry”, out of Fort Worth, TX, that sells beautiful handmade bracelets. The bracelets are made from gold plated memory wire and beading, and come in a myriad of different colors. You can “stack” them to create cute color combinations to go with other jewelry and outfits. “LovelyBJewelry” is fun, quality jewelry that would be perfect for those closest to you during this special time of your life.

Photos are from “LovelyBJewelry” on Etsy.com

May

Mason Jars for Rustic Wedding Party Favors

Rustic touches are a must with any southern wedding. One option is the use of mason jars. My favorite way to utilize these versatile objects is as party favors for guests. You can put anything in them, but I love the idea of putting a piece of the bride’s or groom’s cake in them, prefilled before the cutting of the cake. You can use colorful twine to attach a small plastic or metal spoon around the jar and decorate the lid with burlap or another fun fabric. Attach a custom tag or sticker with a description of the jar’s contents and a message from the bride and groom. These favors are simple, affordable, and fun that any age can enjoy.

May

Unique Ways to Thank Your Guests For Sharing Your Special Day

A great way to remind guests about how much fun they had at your wedding is a great wedding favor. It’s a perfect way for them to take home a little piece of your big day! From DIY to online and store buys, there are so many great, unique options for wedding favors.

When choosing that special gift for all your guests, keep in mind: where you will store them, if they are perishable, the weather of your reception, the decor of your reception, and most importantly, what you want the meaning behind your favor to be.

Is it a symbol of your love? Is it your family’s secret recipe? Or is it something practical that they can use/wear at the reception? Look at these photos below for inspiration to help you find the perfect wedding favor!

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Sep

Texas Wedding Flair

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As proud Texans, it is important for us to bring a little of our heritage into the big day! Cowboys boots are often hidden under the big white dress, and men apt for a Texas Flag groom’s cake. Find rustic Texas glamour in bouquets of sunglasses wrapped in burlap, hay bales bundled in vintage quilts, and mason jars with some fine Texas sweet tea! Southern Weddings Magazine is one of the most inspirational wedding websites. All of these amazing photographs and unique ideas come from various weddings featured on their site.

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