Project Wedding Blog

So my friend Shel is one of those people who is constantly finding the funniest, cutest things on the web.  She sent me a note the other day with a link to these viewmaster invites by melangerie and I couldn’t resist posting!  I think these are the most creative invites I’ve come across to date.  Three cheers to the brilliant melangerie (and to Shel for scoping these out)!

…but that’s not all.. these invites were part of a Vintage Americana styled shoot designed by Melangerie and Rock, Paper, Scissors Events, and photographed by Jen Huang!

About the shoot: Inspired by nostalgic souvenirs and romantic road trips, the premise of this intimate wedding design grew out of an invitation concept we had at Mélangerie: to create a wedding invite using a Viewmaster (yes, like the ones we had as kids). We just love the Viewmaster form and thought it could be a great way for couples to integrate their engagement photos into their wedding invitations.

Viewmaster reels were originally conceived of as stereoscopic postcards in the late 1930’s, so this got us thinking about how we could blow out a wedding paperie suite based on other nostalgic souvenirs, like felt pennants, collectible USA state plates, vintage key chains, etc.

We began discussing the idea of styling a “nostalgic souvenir” inspired wedding design with our colleague, Ara Farnam from Rock Paper Scissors Events, and she introduced the complimentary “Road Trip” idea. When seeking a location for our photo-shoot, we instantly thought of our local favorite, James Restaurant in Brooklyn, NY. James was the perfect setting for our intimate, vintage fete aesthetic.

Photos by Jen Huang.

Event Design, Paper Goods, Welcome Gift Design & Curation all by melangerie.

Event Design and Floral Design by Rock, Paper, Scissors Events.

Venue: James Restaurant

On that note, I hope your weekend is full of whimsy & fun (and includes a roadtrip of sorts)!

xo

Tags: americana, blue, creative wedding invitations, melangerie, red, viewmaster.

I’m not sure if there is anything quite as lovely as letterpress… that’s why I’m musing over the recent additions to the Invite Shop! What’s even better is we’ve got a coupon code that’ll save you 17% on any invitation order up until April 16th.   Use the code: PWM0311 at checkout.

Pretty Pink Hummingbirds

Venetian Damask

Martha Stewart Flourish Wreath

Tags: damask, discount, hummingbird, letterpress wedding invitations, martha stewart, wreath.

I love when we get new invitations in the shop!  It sort of feels like my birthday.  This week we introduced two new styles:  Love Duo (pictured here) and Floral Hummingbird.  I think bird motifs are so versatile and lovely.. both timeless and contemporary…

What’s more is we’re also extending a 17% discount to our readers from now until April 16, 2011.  Simply use the code PWM0311 when you check out.  {shop invitations}. 

It’s so easy to coordinate invitations and favors in our shops.. this sweet little {tea light nest} being the perfect complement.   {Shop favors} thru Sunday and take 10% off by using the promo code 5206TEN.

Top left and bottom right photos by Jose Villa.

Tags: bird invitations, discount, lovebird motif, nest.

We’ve been daydreaming about spring, bright florals, and all sorts of garden type things… Here’s a green and pink inspiration board that’s along those lines.  This board was inspired by our Spring Favors and Garden Blooms invitations.

THIS WEEK in the shops: Take 10% off all Favors using the code 5206TEN. Until April 16, 2011- use the code: PWM0311 for 17% off invitations! ♥

Row 1: Saipua, Project Wedding Invitations (Garden Blooms), BHLDN. Row 2: Natalie Neal Photography, Prettied, Project Wedding Invitations (Sweetly Playful).  Row 3: Project Wedding Favors, Kate Harrison Photography, Saipua.  Row 4: Saipua, Yann Audic, Project Wedding Favors

Tags: green, inspiration board, pink, saipua, spring, spring wedding favors.

I had soo much fun snooping around the web for pretty butterflies.  I started with {these} contemporary black and white butterfly invitations, then built a colorful, whimsical butterfly world around them.  I hope you enjoy this inspiration board project as much as I did! ♥

Photo Credits from Top Left: Top Row: 1. Butterfly Escort Cards 2. & 3. The Brothers Wright via Green Wedding Shoes 4. Black Baroque 2nd Row: 1. Butterfly Romance Invitations 2. Elizabeth Messina for Claire Pettibone Butterflies 3. {here} 3rd Row: 1. {here} 2. Julia Newman via Style Me Pretty 3. Simply Chiclily 4th Row: 1. Black Baroque 2. Abby Jiu Photography via Ruffled 5th Row: 1. Abby Jiu Photography via Ruffled 2. {here} 3.  The Brothers Wright via Green Wedding Shoes

Based on the Butterfly Romance Invitations in the PW Invitation Shop! (Enjoy free shipping until March 19th, 2011 by using the code: PWM0211 when you check out). ♥

Tags: butterflies, colorful, whimsical.

We totally have a thing for vintage birdcages.  Pair those with a sweet sugarplum color palette and you’ve got inspirational eye candy!  Here’s an inspiration board combining our two loves, and you can see more by {clicking here}.

Some of the goods were found right in our invite and favor shops, like these fanciful Birdcage Graphic Invitations:

and these Mini Birdcage Escort Card Holders:

We’ve got some great deals going on right now, too:

In the Invitation Shop, get free shipping on all orders over $150 by using the code PWM0211 (Expires 3/19/2011).

In the Favor Shop, take 10% off on all orders placed today thru Sunday, March 6th.  Use the code 5206TEN when you check out.  Have fun shopping around!

Tags: birdcage, eye candy, inspiration board, sugarplum.

So many brides that I hear from want to plan a wedding that is unique and personal, yet timeless.. something with the kind of style that they can look back on in a few decades and not think, what was I thinking?? We have several such {contemporary classic} invitation styles in our {shop}, and I thought I’d pass some ideas along!

Martha Stewart Kensington

Vintage Glam

Wraps, Layers, & Pockets

Enjoy free shipping on all orders over $150 in the Invitation Shop from now until March 19, 2011! Use the code PWM0211 when you check out.

Tags: classic, contemporary.

I came across this lovely photograph from a sweet Seckel Pear favor DIY we did a while back, and I found the colors just captivating.  What a pretty color palette the shades of green pear and rosy peach would make!

So, I went to it…

Among my finds were: Perfectly Paired Invitations and this elegant Pair-scented Soap from the shops. The other photos came from this gorgeous wedding, photographed by Tec Petaja.

From now until Saturday, the 19th, we’ve got a great sale going on in the Invitation Shop:  Save 10% off any order over $99, 15% off orders over $149, and 20% off orders over $199.  {Hop on over} to take a peek!  Use the code PWM0111 when you check out.

Tags: green, peach, pear wedding decor, the perfect pair.

We’ve got some new goods in the Invite and Favor shops this week and of course we’re celebrating with some great deals!  I’m totally digging the juxtaposition of old-fashioned flourishes and contemporary design in these picks:

Vintage Birdcage Kensington Travel Tumbler

Pocket Invitations

Personalized Apron and Oven Mit Set - fun for bridesmaid gifts!

Every day this week, take 10% off all invites using the code PWM0111B from 11am til 11pm!  Use the code 5206FIVE for 5% off anything in the favor shop.  All discounts end February 12th.  See all the new favors and invitations in the shops by clicking the links!

Tags: bridesmaid gifts, teal, vintage birdcage wedding invitations.

Mmm… today I was just musing… I just love rustic-inspired wedding things…  If you’re in the same boat.. take a peak at some of our favorite finds below and over here.

Nature-inspired escort cards.  Photo by Kate Harrison.

Simple, coordinating invitations.  This week, take 10% off any order of $99 or more, 15% off orders of $149 or more, or 20% off orders of $199 or more using the code: PWM0111 !  Photo by Alice Hu.Earthen tabletop décor. I heart birdhouses!  Photo by Kate Harrison.Country jam favors.  Use the code: 5206TEN to get 10% off all orders from the favor shop!

Tags: discounts, Favors, invitations, jam, rustic.