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Wedding 411 on demand
Wedding 411 On Demand just launched last week and I wanted to take a moment to tell you about it. It's a great resource for all you brides planning your wedding. I know there may be lots of questions and this is a place to get some answers.
They have developed partnerships with every type of vendor under the sun who offers a product or service that you either must have, or would like to consider, for your wedding day. Learn about these local vendors and how they can accommodate your special needs and requests on Comcast On Demand, Channel 888, and on this web site.
I have the honor of answering all questions about invitations and your wedding stationery. So run along and check out this new website.
http://www.wedding411ondemand.com/
Containers, baskets and organizers...
Lately I've been obsessed with containers, baskets, and organizers... anything that you can use to hold and organized stuff. To begin the weekend here are some great finds online:
Industrial Metal Bin
Industrial Metal Lab Organizer
Metal container and bike basket
Have you seen the kitchen of the year from House Beautiful? Check it out
Have a great weekend!
Industrial Metal Bin
Industrial Metal Lab Organizer
Metal container and bike basket
Have you seen the kitchen of the year from House Beautiful? Check it out
Have a great weekend!
Birthday Party Invitations
Every birthday is a reason to celebration and we love when our clients like to go all out and custom their events to who they are and what they like to do. These invitations invite guests to an evening of fun at a local lounge. The illustration is by Tara Hannon from Meant for a Moment Designs. You can't see in this picture but the paper is sparkly and gorgeous. Self standing menu cards, water bottle labels and the signature drink sign were just some of the details that we designed to style this event.
bookmarks as favors
More to come on the details of this wedding but if you are looking for favors that stay true to who you are...what about bookmarks?
Top Eco-friendly Wedding Tips
We are all trying to make this world a better place and yes there are ways to be eco-friendly when planning your wedding. I love these tips from www.recycledbride.com. This website is a great easy way to buy and sell gently used wedding items like bridal gowns, accessories, and jewelry.
1. There’s No Place Like Home – Local is the hot word for sustainable weddings in 2010. From venues to menus, couples are making efforts to reduce their carbon footprint and cut their budgets by keeping celebrations “all in the neighborhood”. Backyard weddings are helping guests cut back on travel, and caterers are responding to clients’ demands for more locally produced food. Even wedding favors and decorations will be sought out from local artisans and shops.
2. Alterna-florals – The hippest weddings are in full bloom with flower alternatives like sustainable succulents and DIY paper flowers. Conventional cut flowers are expensive, plus they’re grown with pesticides and have a huge carbon footprint, so couples are seeking alternative ways to decorate. Many will eschew the floral look altogether by using soy candles, fruit, and found objects for table centerpieces and bouquets.
3. The Hourglass Bride – String beans in sheath dresses are so yesterday. Inspired by voluptuous newlyweds like Christina Hendricks of Mad Men, Salma Hayek, and Beyonce, brides are embracing their curves in wedding dresses that emphasize a well-rounded figure. Many are even flaunting — or creating — an hourglass silhouette with gowns that sport belted waists, peplums, and plunging necklines. This is the year that women will ditch their grueling “Buff Bride” workouts in favor of kinder, gentler activities like yoga, and celebrate their naturally feminine shapes.
4. Wedding Planning Goes Digital – From blogger brides to Facebook-ing florists, wedding planning has become an online community affair. “More and more, brides are turning to wedding forums to look for fresh wedding ideas and the latest wedding trends. Together, brides and vendors make these forums an incredible wedding planning resource to connect with others who are passionate about weddings.” says Christine Dyer, Founder of BridalTweet.com. Brides increasingly connect with each other for advice, support, and even labor trades on community-based social networks like GiveGetNation.net and BrideShare.net.
5. Not-So-Mellow Yellow – The hottest color of 2010 is also the warmest. Sunshine-y yellow pairs beautifully with cobalt blue and violet for an electrifying palette that’s bright and bold. Or combine pale yellows with white, ivory, and fresh green tones for a sunny and natural color theme. Many succulents bear yellow blossoms, making this cheerful color an easy choice for sustainable bouquets and centerpieces.
6. The Times Are A-Changing – Saturday night weddings aren’t the only game in town. Brides and grooms are scheduling their nuptials on weeknights, Sundays, and even early mornings in 2010. It’s less expensive to book a venue or caterer on “off days”, and as telecommuting becomes more popular, guests are gaining flexibility in their schedules. Weddings we’ll see this year will include sunrise affairs followed by romantic brunches, and chic mid-week dinner parties.
7. Bright Bridal Shoes – Forget the white and ivory satin slippers and “dyeable” sandals of wedding days gone by. Bridal shoes in bright and bold hues like fuschia, emerald green and electric blue are hot hot hot in 2010. Colored shoes are a chic and stylish surprise under a white wedding gown, plus they’re more versatile than white satin and can be worn again with a little black dress.
8. Flexible Registries – The registry has been reinvented by sites like the AlternativeGiftRegistry.org, and this year we’ll see many brides and grooms skipping the Stepford registries in favor of more flexible options. More couples will opt for “open” online registries where they can request everything from charitable donations to eco-friendly housewares to cash for a down payment on a home.
9. Unexpected Seating – At both receptions and ceremonies, seating arrangements are being switched up. Think scattered chairs and benches for ceremonies, and long communal tables, clustered couches, and bar tables with stools for receptions. No more will the family and friends of the bride and groom be kept apart by rigid seating assignments at separate tables. This year’s seating arrangements will encourage guests to mix, mingle, dine and dance.
10. Something Old, Something New – The hottest sustainable trend for 2010 (and our personal favorite, of course!) is incorporating recycled elements like gently used wedding dresses and bridesmaids dresses, pre-owned wedding decorations, and vintage bridal jewelry into weddings. Sites like RecycledBride.com connect buyers and sellers for free, so they can reduce their wedding budgets and their carbon footprints. More and more brides are joining the wedding resale revolution, discovering how easy it is to save money and be a little greener by buying and selling their gently used wedding items.
Which tip is your favorite? Do you have trendy tips to share?
1. There’s No Place Like Home – Local is the hot word for sustainable weddings in 2010. From venues to menus, couples are making efforts to reduce their carbon footprint and cut their budgets by keeping celebrations “all in the neighborhood”. Backyard weddings are helping guests cut back on travel, and caterers are responding to clients’ demands for more locally produced food. Even wedding favors and decorations will be sought out from local artisans and shops.
2. Alterna-florals – The hippest weddings are in full bloom with flower alternatives like sustainable succulents and DIY paper flowers. Conventional cut flowers are expensive, plus they’re grown with pesticides and have a huge carbon footprint, so couples are seeking alternative ways to decorate. Many will eschew the floral look altogether by using soy candles, fruit, and found objects for table centerpieces and bouquets.
3. The Hourglass Bride – String beans in sheath dresses are so yesterday. Inspired by voluptuous newlyweds like Christina Hendricks of Mad Men, Salma Hayek, and Beyonce, brides are embracing their curves in wedding dresses that emphasize a well-rounded figure. Many are even flaunting — or creating — an hourglass silhouette with gowns that sport belted waists, peplums, and plunging necklines. This is the year that women will ditch their grueling “Buff Bride” workouts in favor of kinder, gentler activities like yoga, and celebrate their naturally feminine shapes.
4. Wedding Planning Goes Digital – From blogger brides to Facebook-ing florists, wedding planning has become an online community affair. “More and more, brides are turning to wedding forums to look for fresh wedding ideas and the latest wedding trends. Together, brides and vendors make these forums an incredible wedding planning resource to connect with others who are passionate about weddings.” says Christine Dyer, Founder of BridalTweet.com. Brides increasingly connect with each other for advice, support, and even labor trades on community-based social networks like GiveGetNation.net and BrideShare.net.
5. Not-So-Mellow Yellow – The hottest color of 2010 is also the warmest. Sunshine-y yellow pairs beautifully with cobalt blue and violet for an electrifying palette that’s bright and bold. Or combine pale yellows with white, ivory, and fresh green tones for a sunny and natural color theme. Many succulents bear yellow blossoms, making this cheerful color an easy choice for sustainable bouquets and centerpieces.
6. The Times Are A-Changing – Saturday night weddings aren’t the only game in town. Brides and grooms are scheduling their nuptials on weeknights, Sundays, and even early mornings in 2010. It’s less expensive to book a venue or caterer on “off days”, and as telecommuting becomes more popular, guests are gaining flexibility in their schedules. Weddings we’ll see this year will include sunrise affairs followed by romantic brunches, and chic mid-week dinner parties.
7. Bright Bridal Shoes – Forget the white and ivory satin slippers and “dyeable” sandals of wedding days gone by. Bridal shoes in bright and bold hues like fuschia, emerald green and electric blue are hot hot hot in 2010. Colored shoes are a chic and stylish surprise under a white wedding gown, plus they’re more versatile than white satin and can be worn again with a little black dress.
8. Flexible Registries – The registry has been reinvented by sites like the AlternativeGiftRegistry.org, and this year we’ll see many brides and grooms skipping the Stepford registries in favor of more flexible options. More couples will opt for “open” online registries where they can request everything from charitable donations to eco-friendly housewares to cash for a down payment on a home.
9. Unexpected Seating – At both receptions and ceremonies, seating arrangements are being switched up. Think scattered chairs and benches for ceremonies, and long communal tables, clustered couches, and bar tables with stools for receptions. No more will the family and friends of the bride and groom be kept apart by rigid seating assignments at separate tables. This year’s seating arrangements will encourage guests to mix, mingle, dine and dance.
10. Something Old, Something New – The hottest sustainable trend for 2010 (and our personal favorite, of course!) is incorporating recycled elements like gently used wedding dresses and bridesmaids dresses, pre-owned wedding decorations, and vintage bridal jewelry into weddings. Sites like RecycledBride.com connect buyers and sellers for free, so they can reduce their wedding budgets and their carbon footprints. More and more brides are joining the wedding resale revolution, discovering how easy it is to save money and be a little greener by buying and selling their gently used wedding items.
Which tip is your favorite? Do you have trendy tips to share?
J. Mendel Dresses
I'm in love with J.Mendel Fall 2010 dresses. Some of these dresses would be great bridesmaid dresses or the unconventional colored brides gown. Here are a couple of my favorites. I'm digging the color combo of these dresses too. Cantaloupe, Silver, and Perry Blue.
Dreaming of a weekend at the beach
I hope you've had a great week. It's been busy around here and all I can think about is dipping my toes in the water on some tropical island. Here's a picture you can get lost in for the moment and then a beach inspired table scape. Enjoy your weekend!
Is domino magazine back?
Well not in print, but you can see some of the content start to appear on Brides.com. I love this magazine and miss it for all its great finds and inspiration but maybe this is a new way to get a dose of the much loved content from the issues. What do you think, does it have its place on a wedding website?
A dose of inspiration
I saw these patterned plates at T. J. Maxx the other day and thought this would be a great inspiration for a party. I love how the patterns and colors mix so well. What inspires you today?
production....inside our studio
Just a glimpse inside our studio....assembling and production we do it all!
{photo credit: meaghan elliott photography}
{photo credit: meaghan elliott photography}
Stylish Personalized Note Pads
Hello Family and Friends, Yes we've been absent for the last couple of weeks taking a hiatus to recharge our creative batteries. I hope everyone is doing well. We are back and will be posted some of the projects that have kept us busy the last couple of months. What have you been up to this summer?
Below is a picture from Wedding 360. We designed the note pads that each attendee used to write all the good nuggets they gained from the conference.
Below is a picture from Wedding 360. We designed the note pads that each attendee used to write all the good nuggets they gained from the conference.
color combinations for fall
Someone asked me the other day, what color combos would you put together for a fall wedding. So I went to my pantone swatches and pulled out some different color combinations I think would be a great touch to any event. Of course, the great thing about custom designs for your event is that we can work out any colors to create the feel and look of your event.
What colors would you put together for your next event?
What colors would you put together for your next event?
album design, oh my!
Here at Carla David Design we not only specialize in all the details that style your special events, we design wedding albums. Photography is one of my hobbies and I just love gleaming through all the images that our clients send us. From these images I create a special memory book of their wedding day. We also design baby albums, like the first year of life.
We received some images of our albums from Photography by Alexander, and I couldn't help but share them with you. For more information regarding these designs give us a ring. Enjoy!
We received some images of our albums from Photography by Alexander, and I couldn't help but share them with you. For more information regarding these designs give us a ring. Enjoy!
Our May Newsletter has been posted
Our May newsletter is posted, you can read it here.
Here's to a wonderful week ahead. What plans do you have this week?
Here's to a wonderful week ahead. What plans do you have this week?
what's your sign look like?
The details and designs of your day don't have to end at the reception. They can be carried into the "Just Married" sign for the car. Doesn't it look great on this car? What ways are you carrying the details of your colors or theme throughout your event?
we are hiring!
We're looking for individuals to join our team.
Two internship positions open
Print Production Artist/Designer Internship
Looking for a graphic designer in love with all things print. Will work with the creative designer. Have working understanding of layout, type and color and is able to take instructions from a designer and create a complete layout working proficiently in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver. Responsibilities also include editing design files, photography, producing final files for prepress. Graphic designer or working knowledge in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator.
Marketing Assistant/Project Manager
The responsibilities would be assembling invitations, and other projects. Organizing our inventory, updating our database of contacts, create and edit our email newsletters, I may give responsibilities to update and edit the project files for press or for client proofs. Writing press releases, research products and supplies for projects. Meet with clients regarding invitation projects. Design experience isn't a must and knowledge of the adobe software is a plus. Focus on social media marketing.
• Good organizational skills
• Strong written and communication skills
• Some experience with the following programs: Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Be able to work and think independently with minimal oversight
• Detail-oriented and can multi-task
• Positive attitude and a desire to contribute and learn
email resume and link to online portfolio
carla david design is a graphic design boutique specializing in custom, handmade, couture invitations and event designs.
Two internship positions open
Print Production Artist/Designer Internship
Looking for a graphic designer in love with all things print. Will work with the creative designer. Have working understanding of layout, type and color and is able to take instructions from a designer and create a complete layout working proficiently in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver. Responsibilities also include editing design files, photography, producing final files for prepress. Graphic designer or working knowledge in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator.
Marketing Assistant/Project Manager
The responsibilities would be assembling invitations, and other projects. Organizing our inventory, updating our database of contacts, create and edit our email newsletters, I may give responsibilities to update and edit the project files for press or for client proofs. Writing press releases, research products and supplies for projects. Meet with clients regarding invitation projects. Design experience isn't a must and knowledge of the adobe software is a plus. Focus on social media marketing.
• Good organizational skills
• Strong written and communication skills
• Some experience with the following programs: Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Be able to work and think independently with minimal oversight
• Detail-oriented and can multi-task
• Positive attitude and a desire to contribute and learn
email resume and link to online portfolio
carla david design is a graphic design boutique specializing in custom, handmade, couture invitations and event designs.
Spring is here!
Today's blog post is contributed from Kara our intern.
Spring has sprung! It is so wonderful to be outside on a bright, sunny day. If you’re looking for something fun to do while outside this weekend, try painting pots! Whether it’s just a bold color or a design, painted pots will spruce up the outside of your house. It is very relaxing and fun to be outside while painting. Clay pots range from $4 to $15 from Home Depot depending on the size. Patio paint is recommended by the experts. A 2 oz. bottle is about $2. Happy Painting!
Spring has sprung! It is so wonderful to be outside on a bright, sunny day. If you’re looking for something fun to do while outside this weekend, try painting pots! Whether it’s just a bold color or a design, painted pots will spruce up the outside of your house. It is very relaxing and fun to be outside while painting. Clay pots range from $4 to $15 from Home Depot depending on the size. Patio paint is recommended by the experts. A 2 oz. bottle is about $2. Happy Painting!
The simple little treasures
A week ago I had the pleasure of attending the 3rd annual tea + launch party of English Rose’s new boutique of wedding gifts and treasures.. Jo Galey is the mastermind behind the beautiful wedding florals and the vintage inspired wedding accessories. If you’re in the area, check out her shop at the Well Dressed Nest at 106 Annapolis St. in Annapolis, Maryland.
photos courtesy of the talented Amy Raab.
photos courtesy of the talented Amy Raab.
Happy Cinco de Mayo
I love Mexican food and what a better day than to pull out the tortilla maker and whip up some fresh guacamole. What are you doing today to Celebrate?
Chunky Guacamole
prep time: 15 min.
Chunky Guacamole
prep time: 15 min.
Ingredients
- 4 ripe avocados
- 3 limes, juiced
- 1/2 red onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 serrano chiles, sliced thinly
- 1 big handful fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Halve and pit the avocados. Scoop out the flesh with a tablespoon into a mixing bowl. Mash the avocados with a fork, leaving them somewhat chunky. Add the remaining ingredients, and fold everything together to gently mix. Lay a piece of plastic wrap right on the surface of the guacamole so it doesn't brown and refrigerate 1 hour before serving.
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