I'm loving candy buffets right now.  You can have so much fun with them - it's a space where you can let loose a little and not be so stuffy.  Play with color, textures, candy names, etc.  I'm especially drawn to candy buffets that are one or two colors.  

For candy buffet inspiration, visit Amy Atlas Events - her work is absolutely delicious!

Just did these little die cut candy labels for a client's wedding this weekend.  Had to share even if there are no suckers in the pic!

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To Program or Not to Program that is the question.  On the one hand - not everyone takes or appreciates them enough to keep them.  So, unfortunately, a handful land in the trash.  Really it's all us chicks that truly appreciate the program.  We oogle over who is who, check out the songs, readings and well-up over the sincere "thank you for attending" from the couple.  Dudes - well, they could really care less.

Now on the other hand ... they are a gracious and warm welcome to your guests, gives everyone an idea of what is to come, a treasured keepsake to most (most importantly to the newlyweds themselves), a well thought out little thank you to your guests (and likely to your parents) included can speak volumes and not to mention the only written history of your ceremony.

My take is this ... I adore a program.  Make it simple and concise to save on printing, order about the same number of programs as you did invitations and designate someone at the entrance of the ceremony to hand them out.  If you leave them alone, pushed aside and expect guests to pick them up - they won't.

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last weekend we threw danielle leigh her bridal shower! it was a gorgeous late afternoon garden party filled with tea sandwiches and pink lemonade cocktails. the bridesmaids appropriately themed the day -- 'we love d.' -- which showed up in the shower invites which were designed by cheyenne and fellow bridesmaid and friend, allie of petite rue, as well as the favor bags, and luminaries that lined the edge of the pool. all of the bridesmaids did an excellent job whipping up tissue paper blossoms, fabric flags, and arranging wildflowers for the centerpieces. everything came out super cute and best of all... danielle was surprised!!

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Don't miss it!  Today is your last chance to reply for the celebration this Friday night at Palm Lake Retreat in Lincoln, California.  Details are below in one of my recent posts.  The party is sure to be a great time.

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Hope to see you there!

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Oooooh, Studio Z, how do I love thee??  Lots!!  Thank you, Annie, so much for spotlighting my little biz in your September Newsletter!!

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Invitations: Paper Pals Custom Invitations ~ Pullman, Washington

Wedding Venue: Colville Assembly of God ~ Colville, Washington

Reception Venue: Ag Trade Center ~ Colville, Washington

Cake: Safewary ~ Colville, Washington

Flowers: Hedricks Floral ~ Colville, Washington

Dress: David's Bridal ~ Spokane, Washington

Tuxes: Men's Warehouse ~ Spokane, Washington

Rings: Sam Dial Jewelers ~ Pullman, Washington

Music: Dave Pehl ~ Colville, Washington

Hair: Carefree Salon ~ Colville, Washington

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we just tied our last bow on our goodie bag item and are getting the final touches ready for this sunday's soiree in the city!

whether you're planning a wedding, cocktail party, or just looking for something to do with the girls, take a trip to power plant productions this sunday in old city, philadelphia. from 2p.m.-6p.m. this incredible venue space will be filled with fashion experts, unique jewelers, makeup artists, designers, wedding planners, bakers, and other treasures that will surely make your event extra special. soiree in the city was created to be the alternative to the traditional bridal show—no high-pressure sales, no poorly matched vendors—only the best of the best in the philadelphia wedding & style industry. come visit your loveleigh friends and view our latest creations in person. did we mention the gourmet food and cocktails!

only $10 for advanced tickets and $15 at the door. a portion of all proceeds benefits the women's resource center.

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Invitations: Paper Pals Custom Invitations ~ Pullman, Washington

Wedding Venue: Northfork Lodge ~ McCall, Idaho

Caterer: Bar J2 Cowboy BBQ ~ Donnelly, Idaho

Cake: Greg Marsh Cakes ~ Eagle, Idaho

Flowers: Bliss Events ~ Boise, Idaho

Photographer: Tom Stewart Photography ~ McCall, Idaho

Dress Bridal Collections ~ Spokane, Washington

Tuxes: Pauluccis Tux ~ Lewiston, Idaho

Rings: Sam Dial Jewelers ~ Pullman, Washington

Music: VCI Audio ~ Boise, Idaho

Hair: Synergy Salon ~ McCall, Idaho

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Lincoln Palm Lake Retreats is hosting a property launch and extending a special invitation to view the property in all it's splendor as the property owners renew their vows.

This invitation is open to Greater Sacramento Area event professionals.  If you are an area professional that would like to be added to the guest list, please send me your company name, address, phone and email address to stephanie@stephaniejdesigns.com.

Space is limited - so let us know promptly!

Friday, September 25th

half-past six o'clock in the evening

two thousand nine

Lincoln Palm Lake Retreat

7535 West Wise Road

Lincoln, California

Saturday, the twenty-fifth day of September

at half-past six o'clock in the evening

Cocktails & Hors d'oeuvers

Details & more at ...

www.mywedding.com/ricklovesdiane

Hope to see you there!!

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here is the logo we recently completed for the first ever tom hartman memorial golf tournament on monday, september 28th. we wish them much success!

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This Z-Card with a Portable Pocket is a great new design from Envelopments. The Portable Pocket houses the RSVP postcard and Direction card. The whole invitation is then tied up like a little package with silver organza.

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we just wanted to say thank you to nole from oh so beautiful paper for featuring our work today and to alison from alison conklin photography for posting about us last week!!! we are just so flattered. this is the first time our work has been featured anywhere, so we are ecstatic! we love your blogs and read them daily, this really means a lot to us thank you!!!

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I just finished up a fun job. I created vows in calligraphy for a client who wanted to give them to her husband for their first anniversary. I did each of their vows in black ink. Her colors were flame and azalea. I accented the piece with her colors in the form of swirls, loops, teeny flowers and leaves. Happy Anniversary!

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Anyone who knows me knows that I am an animal fanatic.  Most creatures large and small (no spiders or bugs, thank you) and that hummingbirds hold a very special place in my heart.  My grandparents always fed hummingbirds with little red feeders when I was growing up.  My lazy summer daze were spent by their pool, sunning, snacking and watching those little birds.  I have always associated hummingbirds with with memories of my grandparents.  

So now, I continue the family tradition of feeding hummingbirds myself.  I love watching them buzz in for a quick treat - buzz around - and buzz off.  So adorable.  I swear I could watch them all day.

Ahh, ha and then along came my creative Jersey bride and her talented planner sister with the perfect hummingbird project.  600 of these little birdies flew off for NJ this morning.  The arrangement planned for these hummingbird place cards is going to be magnificent to say the least.  (Stay tuned!)  I just couldn't resist posting a little peak at a blank birdie.

Birds are roughly 3x5 and tented so that they can stand on their own (or with a little mossy support) - the guest names will be written in calligraphy on the front of the bird and the guest's table location written on the inside.  Oh, so tweet!

Die cuts are an amazing way to create a little unique twist to the same ol' boring rectangle place cards.  What shapes?  Only limit is your imagination.

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My friends and frequent clients the Rekers family sent me a yummy, yummy (oh, so bad for my lingering diet - but oh, so good) treat last week.  Thank you right back - for sending me the berry treat (and cookies!).  They were a wonderful surprise.

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The studio and office are closed today in observance of Labor Day.  I will return voicemail and email messages tomorrow morning.  

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Invitations: Paper Pals Custom Invitations ~ Pullman, Washington

Wedding Venue: Wilcox Farm ~ Willowcreek, Oregon

Reception Venue: Wilcox Farm ~ Willowcreek, Oregon

Caterer: H&M Meats ~ Nampa, Idaho

Cake: Lois Justus ~ Vale, Oregon

Flowers: Luzettas Flowers ~ Vale, Oregon

Photographer: Moments in Time Studio ~ Pullman, Washington

Dress: Margene's Bridal ~ Boise, Idaho

Tuxes: Men's Warehouse ~ Boise, Idaho

Rings: Weisfield Jewelry ~ Spokane, Washington

Hair: Salon Salon ~ Ontario, Oregon

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Monochromatic greys and silvers were the underlying theme for this wedding invitation. We added two corner flourishes and a bit of bling to make them pop! The back of the invitation has a pocket that houses the RSVP postcard, Reception Details and Directions.

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