An Open Window

Vintage windows are the perfect addition to an outdoor rustic or vintage wedding. They can be used for so many different details.

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Pop on over to our sister company Heritage & Craft if you would like to rent vintage windows!

Test Tube Wedding

Of course one of my favorite things to decorate with is the unexpected and test tubes fit perfectly into that category. If a Bride or Groom is into science I love to find unique ways to use the tiny little glass tubes. There are endless possibilities and here are just a few.

Notes from the bride and groom.

Favor Packaging


Bridal party gift packaging.

Escort cards

Hanging vases.

Honey container for favor.

More escort cards.

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Etsy Finds

Happy Friday Busy Brides. I have some amazing Etsy finds for you today.

First is this amazing Mustard yellow shrug. Remember my post about Brides & Cardis? Here is where to get one.

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Check out this killer statement making cuff.
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These escort/placecard stones are perfect for a rustic wedding, right?
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Finally, this is a unique pillow for a ring bearer made from a tiny stack of hay. How creative is that?

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Speaking of Etsy have you been to our new store? Our paper division is now known as

Tree & Ink please stop by.

What's Happening at the Boutique?

This week has been very busy and I am sure you have noticed a few changes. I have changed the blog to be more of a place for brides and wedding lovers to view information and musings. I am so excited to have it be more of a separate entity from my new website which is full of company information and galleries of our work. I hope you love our blogs new look and our website. This weekend I have sometime off and guess what? I will be attending another wedding. My hubby and I are joining friends for a South Lake Tahoe wedding. I am so excited to just sit back and enjoy this wedding.

Calligraphy Giveaway

Happy Wednesday my gorgeous brides I have some great news for you. One of the best calligraphers I know is giving away 15% her amazing calligraphy and 25 free thank you cards to one of my lucky followers. Rule are below.

Jennifer at Calligraphy by Jennifer does some of the most beautiful handwritten calligraphy I have ever seen and I am so happy to feature work. She offers invitations, hand stamps, placecards, table numbers and so much more. I have purchased a hand stamp for my self and she has been so easy to work with. Here is just a few of the many gorgeous things she had done.

To Enter: All you need to do is be a follower and pop on over to Jennifer's website and then comment back here with what your favorite item is and what you love about it!! Your Deadline is Tuesday August 3rd.

Don't forget today is the last day to vote for us click HERE to vote!!

The Seating Board

It is so fun to create your form of a seating chart. I love getting super creative with the seating chart. Check out these great ideas and then let your imagination run wild! Seriously, there are so many options.

Summer Escort Card Ideas

As I always say escort cards are one of my favorite details. I can really make a wedding unique with a completely different escort card. I have come across some amazing summertime escort cards I am truly smitten with.

We Need an Escort

As you all know I love escort cards, they are one of the best ways to set your wedding apart. Unique ways of escorting your guests to their tables is one of my favorite this things to do as a designer. I just had to share some of my favs with you. Which one do you love?