The Sweetest Occasion - Celebrations + Design

May 16, 2012

Want in on a little known fact about me? I’m obsessed with lobster. I’m actually convinced it’s the world’s most delicious food. Oh, and I’m equally in love and obsessed with all things New England. So these amazing lobster bib save the dates? (Yes, lobster bib save the dates!) Well, they’re basically completely awesome in my book. Shared by the lovely Laini of The Curious Ink, the save the date design was screen-printed onto lobster bibs, folded, tied with navy bakers twine and adorned with a navy tag. Can you think of anything more perfect to get guests excited about a New England beach wedding complete with a lobster bake? I know I can’t!

{Photos from The Curious Ink.}

Written by cyd | filed under Paper + Stationery
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May 16, 2012

Today’s DIY post comes to us from Aimee Strickland of madeinthefold, where she offers beautiful hand lettered wedding invitations and stationery. You can also check out her blog for more daily inspiration!

Supplies -

kraft gift box (found at your local craft store)
roll of kraft paper
twill tape (found in the fabric section of your craft store)
assorted tags or mini gift bags
pencil
eraser
white gel pen (i used a white gelly roll pen) or black fine point pen
text printed in font of choice (optional)

Step 1: Assemble your box. Depending on the box, this should require a simple amount of folding and tucking. Once you have your box top ready, write out your message (or trace it from your printed phrase) in pencil to determine spacing.

Step 2: Once you have your phrase scripted on top of the box, you can trace your pencil outline with the white gel pen, making the phrase as thick as desired.

Step 3: Fill box with a gift, candy, or goodies to give to your recipient!

{Photos by madeinthefold for The Sweetest Occasion.}

Written by cyd | filed under DIY Inspiration
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May 15, 2012

While blue is my all-time favorite color, somehow my color palettes always seem to involve pink. Perhaps excessively so. But not today! Today it’s all about gorgeous, rich shades of navy, sapphire and slate blues. Like the perfect pinstripe suit, there is just something so sophisticated and timeless about the perfect shade of blue. So here’s my little ode to blue. What colors are you loving today?

{Photos, from top: Ann Gordon via Creature Comforts / Sarah Kaye / Galerie Oubaida.}

Written by cyd | filed under Color Inspiration
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May 14, 2012

Today I am so excited to share one of the prettiest weddings I’ve ever laid eyes on. Seriously. It’s gorgeous. Michela and her husband Giuseppe planned an impossibly romantic celebration in Sicily and the images captured by Michela Zucchini couldn’t be lovelier. Soft pastels, beautiful flowers, cotton lace and sweet vintage touches appeared throughout the day. The wedding party got ready in an 18th century palace with the ceremony following in a stunning Baroque church. Oh and Michela even designed her own dress. No, seriously. Prepare to be blown away!

Vendors -
Photograper: Michela Zucchini, Bologna / Flowers: I Giardini del Sole, Catania / Ceremony: Chiesa di San Placido, Catania / Reception: Castello di Xirumi Serravalle / Catering: La Torre Catering, canicattì / Dress: Atelier Anna Maretti (designed by the bride) / Shoes: Calzaturificio Luval, Massanzago (designed by bride) / Cake topper: Handmade by the bride / Milk glass: Shifting Years on Etsy

{Photos by Michela Zucchini.}

Written by cyd | filed under Real Weddings
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May 11, 2012

Hello, sunshine and hello Friday! There’s nothing I love more than a bright and sunny day to wrap up the week. I hope everyone has had an awesome week and is looking forward to the upcoming weekend. What big plans does everyone have? Here’s wishing you lots of sunshine wherever you are – see you here on Monday!