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There’s something about Newport Beach that just grabs you. The salt air, the golden light, the way a perfect coastal California afternoon makes everything feel easy and timeless all at once. When Angela and Brian reached out about a custom hand painted watercolor map for their Newport Beach wedding, I knew immediately this was going […]

A Custom Watercolor Map for a Newport Beach, California Wedding

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When S and J told me they were getting married at a beachfront resort in Cabo San Lucas, I knew their wedding weekend itinerary needed something extraordinary. With guests traveling from across the U.S. for a three-day celebration, they needed a beautiful way to communicate the weekend schedule and help guests navigate Cabo’s stunning coastline […]

Custom Cabo Watercolor Map for Mexico Destination Wedding

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When A & A told me they were getting married at Kona Village on the Big Island of Hawaii, I knew immediately that their wedding weekend itinerary deserved something special. With guests flying in from across the U.S. for a four-day celebration, they needed a beautiful, functional way to communicate the weekend schedule and help […]

Watercolor Wedding Map of Hawaii and Kona Village

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As a professional wedding invitation designer, I’ve helped thousands of couples navigate the world of wedding postage. Today, I’m sharing my favorite stamp options for 2026 and beyond. Choosing the right postage for your wedding invitations isn’t just about making sure your invites reach your guests safely – it’s about creating the perfect first impression […]

Best Wedding Stamps for 2026

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Planning your wedding invitation mailing budget doesn’t have to involve complicated math or multiple trips to the post office. As a professional stationery designer who has helped hundreds of couples navigate their invitation logistics, I know that one of the most common questions I get is: “How much should I budget for postage?” That’s exactly […]

Free US Wedding Invitation Postage Calculator: Plan Your Mailing Budget in Minutes

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Looking for the latest in wedding invitation trends? Look no further. I am a professional stationery designer and wedding blogger so staying on top of and ahead of the trends in all things paper is part of my job. I got into stationery design because I loved traditional paper-making techniques, creating unique and personal stationery […]

15 Wedding Invitation Trends for 2026

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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 […]

How to Incorporate Taylor Swift Orange into Your Wedding Invitations (Tips from a Professional Stationery Designer)

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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 […]

How to Design a Wedding Brand

vines wedding invitation cotton and bow

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I’m thrilled to share a glimpse into a recent wedding where I had the honor of designing luxury invitations and day of details that captured the couple’s elegant and timeless style. When Hannah and CJ approached me to design the stationery for their wedding, I knew we were about to create something truly magical. Set […]

Timeless, Elegant Wedding Inspiration: Hannah and CJ’s Montecito Wedding

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Planning a wedding is stressful enough without having to make tough decisions about a guest list. As a recent bride, I remember how difficult the choices can be when you’re trying to stick to a certain guest count that’s dictated by your venue or budget. And now several years later, there are still people who […]

Who should you invite to your wedding? A handy flow chart.