Make Your Own Patterned Paper

Patterned paper is a super simple way to jazz up your wedding decor! There are a ton of gorgeous options out there just waiting for you to buy but they aren't always affordable and finding enough of the same pattern can sometimes be a challenge. So..why not make your own? Pick up a roll of plain paper in any color and buy a patterned paint roller and go to town! Try different color combinations and even multiple rollers on the same paper to create your very own customized paper. Use your newly minted paper to line your invitation envelopes, create ceremony programs, make table runners, and wrap up your guest favors.

Get started with one of these fun rollers...

 

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Wedding Monogram Inspiration



design by Kate Marie Paperie

I LOVE wedding monograms! It's like a custom designed logo for your wedding and for your new family. Plus your brand new monogram can be used in SO many ways. Here are just a few...

• Invitations
• Programs
• Table Numbers
• Ceremony & Reception decor
• Wedding day robes for getting ready
• Decorate cakes
• Labels for everything from belly bands to favor boxes
• New return address stamps
• Thank you cards
• Towels for your new house
• Stationery
• Jewelry

Sounds like a great investment in fabulous to me:) Check out some of these wonderful wedding monograms and the creative ways they are used...

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Are you planning on branding your wedding?

 

 

Paper Made it Pretty: Typographic Details

This wedding I spotted on Ruffled is the PERFECT example of why I started this blog! Just look at the paper details! Everything is perfectly coordinated from the invitation suite to the reception decor and it's all centered around paper design. It's just goes to show how important it is to coordinate your paper design with the over-all vision for your wedding...from the VERY BEGINNING! Not only do these little paper details add a ton of personality to the wedding, they also create a beautifully designed wedding that will impress any guest!

This wedding was photographed by Erica Loeks Photography and the paper goods were designed by the Groom!!

{The bold typographic details in black & white contrast beautifully with the pop of chartreuse in the envelope lining!}

{Even the readings are printed up in a similar style and are the perfect example of attention to detail}

{The programs follow the exact same bold style as the invitations creating a unified feel for the design}

{This backdrop makes such a huge impact even though it is so simple! Again, using the same bold style from the wedding invitations the couple were able to add drama to their ceremony space}

{Small details! I can't say it enough...they make a HUGE difference!}

{Menus and placecards adorn the black & white tablescape}

{These hanging signs echo the same design as the ceremony backdrop and add the same dramatic

impact}

{The bold typographic numbers are paired with a delicate floral image on the seating chart. Opposites do attract:)}

{Even the dessert bar is accented with signs designed in the same style from the other reception pieces. This table just wouldn't look as finished without them!}

{See how gorgeous the decor looks! And it's mostly courtesy of paper!}

{Finishing touches!!!}

Personalized Wedding Magazine by Twenty Pages

I am absolutely obsessed with this idea! Of course I'm addicted to magazines so how could I not love this idea! Twenty Pages will create a completely customized magazine just for your wedding! It's the perfect addition to your welcome packets or just to send out ahead of time to give guests a little glimpse of the upcoming festivities. You can choose from one of three designs that are all 20 pages long. The templates include things like an Editor's Letter from the couple to their guests, a introduction to the bridal party, a wedding day itinerary, and location guides all laid out in beautiful magazine spreads. All you have to do is provide the images and the stories, then the magazine designers do the rest! How awesome! Here are a few sample pages from Jolie, my favorite design.

What do you think? Would you publish your love story for your guests?

Paper is Fan-tastic: FREE Printable Wedding Day Fans

There's no denying it! This summer has been HOT HOT HOT and if you planned a beautiful outdoor ceremony for your big day, you're probably praying for a little break in the heat! I love an outdoor wedding and there's no reason to change your plans because of a little too much sun. It is a good idea though to have a plan for keeping your guests cool! One way is to provide paper fans for your ceremony. Not only are they simple to assemble, they can even double as a wedding day program. They are also a great way to add a little extra pop of color or fun pattern to your days festivities. Use one of the pretty images below for inspiration to make your own fans or print one of the FREE templates I designed for a quick and easy wedding day DIY!

images via Once Wed / Style Me Pretty / Oh So Beautiful Paper

FREE Printables!

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Have a great week!!