Wedding Stationery Style Alert 2012-05-24

Every soon-to-be-married couple wants to stand out when it comes to their wedding plans -- from unique venues to twists on traditions and great decor. Show your sense of style right from the start with a round save the date card (like these styles from Vera Wang) and continue your use of stylish stationery with similarly shaped wedding announcements:
Some of the styles are even double-sided! Click through to view each design (clockwise, from top):

Bramble Announcement -- there's a beautiful pattern on the backside!
Heavyweight Announcement -- choose from a palette of eight colors to customize!
Calendar Flat Card -- there's a calendar with the wedding date circled on the back!
Flourish Names Invitation -- the event details are printed around the outside of the design! (more...)

Enjoy your weekend! 2012-05-25

Via Red & Blue Announcement by Boatman Geller, available at FineStationery.com (more...)

Tabletop Inspirations from Shawn Rabideau 2012-05-15

Today we'd love to highlight a great post from Mom Trends that showcases the work of Shawn Rabideau -- founder of Shawn Rabideau Events & Design and Celebrations.com expert (one of FineStationery.com's sister brands.)

Shawn recently put together five unique tabletop looks for a variety of events, including a bridal shower (shown above), a 40th birthday celebration and a memorable 4th of July event. Using invitations from FineStationery.com for inspiration, Shawn expertly demonstrated how party planners can use found objects to creatively decorate for any event. Mom Trends attended the event, and has passed along a few great tips in their post.

We encourage you to read more about this wonderful event over at Mom Trends. Happy party planning!

Image via Mom Trends (more...)

Memorial Day Inspiration 2012-05-16

Memorial Day is just around the corner -- can you believe it? I feel like I long for the warm summer days all winter, but it always seem to sneak up on me! With Memorial Day on my mind, I've gathered a few inspirational images that are perfectly patriotic. Whether you're hosting a barbecue, picnic or block party, these ideas are sure to add spark to your celebration:
Summer Shortcake with Fresh Berries, Stars and Stripes Partyware, Raspberry LemonadeStrawberries and Pinwheel Cookies, Patriotic Plaid Invitation, Preppy Napkin Rings (more...)

Sweet Summer Rehearsal Dinner 2012-05-17

A pretty sherbet palette is just right for a celebratory summertime rehearsal dinner. Choose decor with pink, peach and yellow tones, and opt for cocktails and desserts in the same shades. Add the finishing touches with equally sweet invitations and fashion for the bride and groom:

Tangerine Border Invitation by Vera Wang, available at FineStationery.comDress via ModCloth, Bracelet via J.Crew, Tie via Peirrepont HicksLayered Cake via MS Weddings, Cocktail via Urban ComfortCenterpiece via MS Weddings, Washi Tape Stirrers via MS WeddingsSherbet Candy via Sweet Pea Parties, Place Card Display via MS Weddings (more...)