Saturday, February 6, 2010

Wedding Invitations: Maple Mountain Designs

Over the past week I stumbled upon a hidden treasure located right in the heart of the Canadian Rockies! Located in Revelstoke, British Columbia, Maple Mountain Designs is a thriving online business specializing in unique and customized wedding stationary designs. Over the past couple of years its founder, Diane Bull, has taken what started out as a hobby and built a business that has served couples all over the world, including couples from Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and even Australia.


Right from the moment I first opened the package of samples that Diane sent to me, I was mesmerized by the quality and craftmanship of each invite, program, and menu card. I found my fingertips tracing the elegant, clean lines and exquisite detailing of each piece, reinforcing that these are more than just pieces of paper, but actual works of art. From the second your guests open their invite, I know that they, too, will be impressed and know that your wedding is something special and an event to look forward to.

Each order begins with a consultation to help determine your needs, style, and theme, either in person, by phone, or e-mail. From there, Diane can come up with a variation on an existing style or create a design customized especially for you. Her expertise will guide you through the entire process, ensuring that your wedding invites and stationary make the perfect statement about the two of you and your upcoming wedding. As one of her clients stated, "...There is something extra special about having custom made invitations. Diane made something that spoke to our personalities and the theme of our wedding, and we couldn’t have been happier with her work."

Maple Mountain Designs is currently offering a 10% discount for any interested clients who contact order over $200 of product. You can find out more by contacting them at their website at http://www.maplemountaindesigns.com/. Make sure you mention that you found her through this blog to be eligible for this discount.
If you wish further assistance in planning your wedding or decorating for you big day, please contact Cathy at cathy@creativeweddingsandoccasions.com.
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Cathy MacRae is a certified wedding and event planner, and owner of Creative Weddings and Occasions and Del Sol Destination Weddings. Located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, she plans wedding for couples in and around the Calgary and Banff area. She is also a destination wedding and honeymoon travel specialist helping couples plan their weddings in paradise all around the world. For more information about planning your own wedding or for advice from Cathy, please contact her at info@creativeweddingsandoccasions.com.

Monday, February 1, 2010

Turquoise - The "IT" Color for 2010!

It's official! Turquoise is the "hot" color for 2010!

Pantone, the global authority on color and the provider of professional color standards for the design industry, made the big announcement a few weeks ago. As stated in their press release, "... combining the serene qualities of blue and the invigorating aspects of green, Turquoise evokes thoughts of soothing, tropical waters and a languorous, effective escape from the everyday troubles of the world, while at the same time restoring our sense of wellbeing."

In many cultures, turquoise is considered a talisman of healing. It's a color of peacefulness, and of compassion, inspired by the color of water and the sky. For others, turquoise represents an escape, allowing people to imagine an inviting tropical paradise.

Turquoise is the perfect color choice for a wedding as it is a color that people respond to positively. With both warm and cool overtones, it goes well with numerous other shades. While we used various shades of turquoise paired with white at Calgary's Wedding Fair 2010, the most recent edition of The Knot has paired it with chocolate brown, fire engine red, bubble gum pink, and mint green.
In fashion, turquoise is extremely versatile. It can look elegant in classy silks and and jewels or casual and fun in cottons. It's a great accent color for purses, hair accessories, shoes, and nail polish for women, and ties, shirts, and hankerchiefs for men. The best part, is that it is universally flattering for both men and women, making it a great shade for outfitting your wedding party in.

Whether you choose it as the main shade or just purely for accents, turquoise is a fantastic wedding color! It's versatile and goes well on it's own or with so many other color hues. It can make your wedding attendants look amazing or your reception or ceremony venue look inviting and elegant. Take the plunge and make this color part of your wedding decor!
If you wish further assistance, or decor assistance for your own wedding, please contact Cathy at cathy@creativeweddingsandoccasions.com.

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Cathy MacRae is a certified wedding and event planner, and owner of Creative Weddings and Occasions and Del Sol Destination Weddings. Located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, she plans wedding for couples in and around the Calgary and Banff area. She is also a destination wedding and honeymoon travel specialist helping couples plan their weddings in paradise all around the world. For more information about planning your own wedding or for advice from Cathy, please contact her at info@creativeweddingsandoccasions.com.