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		<title>Save the Date Punchcards</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:49:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am a huge fan of invitation designs and sets, especially when they&#8217;re creative and graphically well-designed.  I recently discovered LetterPunch Design who creates &#8216;thoughtfully themed, wedding paper designs&#8217; and I love their style!  Their designs are just as their slogan reads and I am absolutely charmed by their &#8220;Save the Date&#8221; Punchcard designs.  Besides [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I am a huge fan of invitation designs and sets, especially when they&#8217;re creative and graphically well-designed.  I recently discovered <a href="http://letterpunchdesign.com/">LetterPunch Design</a> who creates &#8216;thoughtfully themed, wedding paper designs&#8217; and I love their style!  Their designs are just as their slogan reads and I am absolutely charmed by their &#8220;Save the Date&#8221; Punchcard designs.  Besides their incredibly, beautiful and contemporary graphics, the best part may be the tear off RSVP card that comes with it!  These are just charming, fun and refreshing.  Enjoy some samples below!</p>
<p>Aren&#8217;t these &#8220;All Aboard&#8221;  Save the Dates adorable?  Here is a sampling of the tear off RSVP card attached.  It&#8217;s convenient for the guest as well as perfectly thought out in functionality and design.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1288" title="save-the-date-punchcard-1" src="http://www.charmedeventsplanning.com/absolutelycharmed/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/save-the-date-punchcard-1.png" alt="save-the-date-punchcard-1" width="504" height="375" /></p>
<p>Here&#8217;s a fun Destination Wedding Day by Day  Itinerary.  Again, the design gets 100 points for concept and 100 points for the chic factor.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1289" title="save-the-date-punchcards5" src="http://www.charmedeventsplanning.com/absolutelycharmed/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/save-the-date-punchcards5.png" alt="save-the-date-punchcards5" width="590" height="416" /></p>
<p>Love the attached Accommodations Suggestion Card</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1290" title="save-the-date-punchards4" src="http://www.charmedeventsplanning.com/absolutelycharmed/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/save-the-date-punchards4.png" alt="save-the-date-punchards4" width="504" height="359" /></p>
<p>Here is an image of the RSVP card separate of the invitation&#8230;still gorgeous and chic.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1291" title="save-the-date-punchcard3" src="http://www.charmedeventsplanning.com/absolutelycharmed/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/save-the-date-punchcard3.png" alt="save-the-date-punchcard3" width="504" height="336" /></p>
<p>Here is a sample of one of their wedding invitation sets, this one is called &#8220;Vintage Glam Weddings&#8221; and is named appropriately so&#8230;perhaps it&#8217;s because of my love for pink, damask and chandeliers.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1292" title="vintage-glam-wedding-invitation" src="http://www.charmedeventsplanning.com/absolutelycharmed/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/vintage-glam-wedding-invitation.jpg" alt="vintage-glam-wedding-invitation" width="504" height="385" /></p>
<p>Visit <a href="http://letterpunchdesign.com/">Letter Punch Design</a> for more of their design portfolio or visit their Etsy Shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/lilribbers">here</a></p>
<p>To read a previous post on <a href="http://www.charmedeventsplanning.com/absolutelycharmed/the-creative-voice-of-escort-cards/440/">Creative Escort Cards</a>, click <a href="http://www.charmedeventsplanning.com/absolutelycharmed/the-creative-voice-of-escort-cards/440/">here</a></p>
<p>To read a previous post on the <a href="http://www.charmedeventsplanning.com/absolutelycharmed/escort-cards-and-place-cards-explained/123/">definition of escort cards</a> and place cards, click <a href="http://www.charmedeventsplanning.com/absolutelycharmed/escort-cards-and-place-cards-explained/123/">here</a></p>
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		<title>This Week&#8217;s Top 5 Invitation Motifs</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 04:56:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>charmed</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I love all things stationary; wedding stationary in particular because they are always the prettiest and the most thought out in design and graphics.  Below are our top 5 picks of Invitation Motifs that we are currently loving.  Check them out and let us know what you think! [1]  Creative Shapes and Sizes I love [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center; padding-left: 30px;">I love all things stationary; wedding stationary in particular because they are always the prettiest and the most thought out in design and graphics.  Below are our top 5 picks of Invitation Motifs that we are currently loving.  Check them out and let us know what you think!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #800080;"><strong>[1]  Creative Shapes and Sizes</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center; padding-left: 30px;"><span style="color: #000000;">I love invitations that come in sizes, shapes and formats that are out of the ordinary.  I absolutely love the vertical/horizontal panel size presentation of the invitations below as well as the&#8221;Journal&#8221; Invitation from <a href="http://www.dauphinepress.com">Dauphine</a></span> Press.  It&#8217;s just the smallest differences that make the invitations so unique.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-457" title="shapes" src="http://www.charmedeventsplanning.com/absolutelycharmed/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/shapes1.jpg" alt="shapes" width="473" height="946" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Image 1::Rustic Daisies Invitation by Dauphine Press, featured on <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=121883&amp;u=361339&amp;m=17025&amp;urllink=&amp;afftrack=">Minted.com</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Image 2::Journal Invitation by <a href="http://www.dauphinepress.com">Dauphine Press</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Image 3::Whimsical Stripes Wedding Invitations by The Happy Envelope, featured on <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=121883&amp;u=361339&amp;m=17025&amp;urllink=&amp;afftrack=">Minted.com</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #800080;"><strong>[2] Skyline/Neighborhood Recognition</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #800080;"><span style="color: #000000;">I think it&#8217;s wonderful to incorporate the city skyline or neighborhood sketch of the location you will be getting married at.  Not only is this visually fun for those who open the invitations, there&#8217;s something so simple about it that it&#8217;s just absolutely nostalgic.  The skyline or neighborhood sketch can also be an important graphic that ties other elements of your wedding into one cohesive theme.</span></span></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-458" title="nyskylinehellolucky" src="http://www.charmedeventsplanning.com/absolutelycharmed/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/nyskylinehellolucky.jpg" alt="nyskylinehellolucky" width="335" height="503" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">London Skyline Invitation by <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=130345&amp;u=361339&amp;m=18053&amp;urllink=&amp;afftrack=">hellolucky.com</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #800080;"><strong>[3] Wedding Logos</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">I personally think that having a wedding logo is a must at some point in your wedding planning.  It really does give your wedding an identity and like the skyline motif, it can be used throughout your wedding on almost everything printed.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-459" title="logobetsywhite" src="http://www.charmedeventsplanning.com/absolutelycharmed/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/logobetsywhite.jpg" alt="logobetsywhite" width="400" height="600" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Love Logo #16 Invitation by <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=149316&amp;u=361339&amp;m=19622&amp;urllink=&amp;afftrack=">Betsy White Stationary Boutique</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #800080;"><strong>[4] Silhouettes</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">I love Silhouettes that are incorporated into the Wedding Theme.  I think it&#8217;s so cute and definitely, historically iconic of the Belle Epoque Era.  I think that it would be even cuter if the silhouettes were personalized profiles, but in any case, it&#8217;s the perfect visualization of a boy meets girl romance.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-460" title="silhouettemodern" src="http://www.charmedeventsplanning.com/absolutelycharmed/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/silhouettemodern.jpg" alt="silhouettemodern" width="400" height="400" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Face to Face Wedding Invitations, Aqua Marine by <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=145809&amp;u=361339&amp;m=19501&amp;urllink=&amp;afftrack=">Modern Girl Invitations</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #800080;">[5] Chandeliers = Chic</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">I love how chandeliers are so prevalent in Weddings and Large Social parties these days.  They really are so elegant and a wonderful graphic motif that tells so much about the couple and event. I love this ode to classical elegance.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-461" title="papeteriechandelier" src="http://www.charmedeventsplanning.com/absolutelycharmed/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/papeteriechandelier.jpg" alt="papeteriechandelier" width="426" height="596" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Chandelier Invitations by <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=114724&amp;u=361339&amp;m=16351&amp;urllink=&amp;afftrack=">Papeterie</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #800080;">[6] Must love flowers!</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">So it&#8217;s supposed to be a top 5 list, but just because we love flowers sooo much, we had to include some floral motifs into our list.  Yes, they are pretty standard, but we find the hand drawn floral motif to be just charming.  Who can resist these deliciously drawn out flowers in such pretty colors?!</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-462" title="flowermotif" src="http://www.charmedeventsplanning.com/absolutelycharmed/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/flowermotif.jpg" alt="flowermotif" width="473" height="639" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Image 1::Carolyn Wedding Invitations by Wiley Valentine, featured on <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=121883&amp;u=361339&amp;m=17025&amp;urllink=&amp;afftrack=">Minted.com</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Image II::Meghan Wedding Invitations by Wiley Valentine, featured on <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=121883&amp;u=361339&amp;m=17025&amp;urllink=&amp;afftrack=">Minted.com</a></p>
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		<title>The Butterfly Effect</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 07:57:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>charmed</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I couldn&#8217;t resist, anyone that knows me knows that I am in love with butterflies!  Well, it&#8217;s summer time and and also the perfect time to make your wedding or party charming with &#8220;the Butterfly Effect&#8221;! I love these lovely and airy invitations by Elum Designs These paper lanterns kissed by butterflies and drink stirs [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I couldn&#8217;t resist, anyone that knows me knows that I am in love with butterflies!  Well, it&#8217;s summer time and and also the perfect time to make your wedding or party charming with &#8220;the Butterfly Effect&#8221;!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-110" title="Butterfly Invitations by Elumdesigns.com" src="http://www.charmedeventsplanning.com/absolutelycharmed/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/butterflydriftlarge.jpg" alt="Butterfly Invitations by Elumdesigns.com" width="267" height="342" />I love these lovely and airy invitations by <a href="http://elumdesigns.com/">Elum Designs</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-111" title="butterflylanterns" src="http://www.charmedeventsplanning.com/absolutelycharmed/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/butterflylanterns.jpg" alt="butterflylanterns" width="360" height="450" /></a>These paper lanterns kissed by butterflies and drink stirs are divine!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.littlethingsflavors.com"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-112" title="Butterfly Place Cards " src="http://www.charmedeventsplanning.com/absolutelycharmed/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/yhst-18249483873275_2057_92386419.jpg" alt="Butterfly Place Cards " width="600" height="587" /></a>Butterfly Placecards by <a href="http://www.littlethingsfavors.com">www.littlethingsfavors.com</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.favorsbyserendipity.com"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-113" title="Butterfly Cookie Cutters" src="http://www.charmedeventsplanning.com/absolutelycharmed/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/fc-4724.jpg" alt="Butterfly Cookie Cutters" width="350" height="420" /></a><a href="http://www.favorsbyserendipity.com">Butterfly Cookie Cutters</a> as favors!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.sugarcraftbyrosie.com.au"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-114" title="Butterfly Cupcake Toppers" src="http://www.charmedeventsplanning.com/absolutelycharmed/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/butterfly_cupcakes.jpg" alt="Butterfly Cupcake Toppers" width="375" height="500" /></a>Spruce up your cupcakes with <a href="http://www.sugarcraftbyrosie.com.au">Butterfly Cupcake Toppers</a>!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.fancyflours.com/cupcake-wrapper-butterfly.html"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-115" title="Butterfly Cupcake Wrappers" src="http://www.charmedeventsplanning.com/absolutelycharmed/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/7100-op-bt-1.jpg" alt="Butterfly Cupcake Wrappers" width="250" height="250" /></a>Ask your cake artist to dress up your cupcakes with <a href="http://www.fancyflours.com/cupcake-wrapper-butterfly.html">butterfly cupcake wrappers</a></p>
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