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You love Taylor Swift, you’re planning your wedding, and you’ve been dreaming about incorporating that gorgeous orange from her latest era into your big day. But you’re worried about how to honor your Swiftie heart without making your wedding look like a themed party or alienating guests who don’t share your musical obsession. I’m Jaime […]
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As a professional stationery designer, I’ve helped countless couples navigate delicate situations through thoughtful communication on their invitations and wedding websites.I’m thrilled to share that Martha Stewart recently featured my expertise on gift etiquette in their comprehensive guide on how to gracefully handle receiving – and sometimes rejecting – unwanted presents. The article explores the […]
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Picture this: Your wedding guest opens their mailbox, pulls out an envelope, and when they open it, they’re greeted with a stunning, unexpected burst of color, pattern, or artwork. That’s the magic of an envelope liner—a small detail that can transform an ordinary envelope into something extraordinary. As a professional stationery designer who has helped […]
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Selecting the right watercolor style for your wedding invitations sets the tone for your entire celebration. As a professional stationery designer who has helped hundreds of couples tell their love stories through art, I’ve learned that the perfect invitation style does more than just look beautiful—it creates an emotional connection with your guests and authentically […]
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Have you ever wondered what goes into creating a custom watercolor wedding invitation? As a professional stationery designer who specializes in watercolor, I’m pulling back the curtain to show you exactly how we transform your wedding vision into an artful invitation suite that tells your unique story. How Does the Custom Design Process Begin? Week […]
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Imagine opening your mailbox and pulling out a wedding invitation that takes your breath away—not because it perfectly matches the wedding color palette, but because it tells a story, captures a mood, or surprises you in the most delightful way. As a professional wedding stationery designer, I’m here to liberate you from the myth that […]
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Want to know what the number one color palette I’ve seen for weddings in 2024 and 2025 as a professional stationery designer? Green and white. Basically every couple I’ve talked to this past week about invitations has told me some variation of a green and white color palette for their wedding. It’s a beautiful combo […]
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The New Wedding Aesthetic: How Millennial Trends Are Evolving for Today’s Couples I was recently interviewed by Newsweek about the return of millennial wedding trends, and it got me thinking about how wedding aesthetics evolve over time. While some design elements from the 2010s are making a comeback, there’s a fascinating twist in how today’s […]
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How to Make Guests Who Can’t Attend Your Wedding Feel Included As a custom wedding stationery designer, I understand how meaningful it is to have all your loved ones present on your special day. Unfortunately, sometimes circumstances prevent certain guests from attending your wedding, whether due to health concerns, travel limitations, or scheduling conflicts. When […]
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As a custom stationery designer specializing in watercolor illustrations and fine art wedding invitations, I’m thrilled to share that Cotton & Bow’s work was recently featured in Inside Weddings magazine. The old world, Italian-style editorial showcased a stunning maximalist tablescape inspired by Italian still-life paintings. And the shoot features a custom invitation suite and place […]
