tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58385101034212709292024-03-13T22:36:43.144-06:00the Handmaiden Papeteriecustom wedding stationery boutique :: letterpress printed by the bird dog press : a brand of the greater bozeman collaborativeAlli Bozemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05415346659494030461noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838510103421270929.post-64030222609343736602008-12-21T00:43:00.003-07:002008-12-21T00:45:47.258-07:00{ this blog has moved }<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://blog.birddogpress.com/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 129px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_inOOmuQ7_Ek/SU3zwD_u3RI/AAAAAAAAAyE/RL8eBTqXiDA/s400/BDPblogHeader.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282145945007349010" border="0" /></a><span style="color:#663300;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">The goal was to simplify our four scattered blogs down to <a href="http://blog.birddogpress.com/">one full-of-life blog</a>, overflowing with inspirations, projects and even a tangent or two for entertainment value. We are still bringing over and archiving our past posts, but moving forward as well, so update your links and keep in touch.<br />You can now find us <a href="http://blog.birddogpress.com/">here</a>.<br /></span></span></span>Alli Bozemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05415346659494030461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838510103421270929.post-60585674174174352862008-08-27T22:17:00.004-06:002008-08-28T10:09:51.053-06:00If Two by Bicycle<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_inOOmuQ7_Ek/SLYnVra4xyI/AAAAAAAAAfo/iT6BpaJb_B0/s1600-h/IMG_9553.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_inOOmuQ7_Ek/SLYnVra4xyI/AAAAAAAAAfo/iT6BpaJb_B0/s400/IMG_9553.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239418469878384418" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_inOOmuQ7_Ek/SLYnV2RsFnI/AAAAAAAAAfw/lrkncquTHpY/s1600-h/IMG_9550.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_inOOmuQ7_Ek/SLYnV2RsFnI/AAAAAAAAAfw/lrkncquTHpY/s400/IMG_9550.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239418472792594034" border="0" /></a>Lyons is called the "Double Gateway to the Rockies". I love this little town where I live and work, ... and ride my bike. And this couple shares my sentiment. They own the bike shop in town and got engaged after a community cruiser ride last summer. Bikes are a theme in Lyons and surrounding areas here on the frontrange of Colorado. Glenn & Paige share the love.Alli Bozemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05415346659494030461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838510103421270929.post-81187672421575402662008-08-26T22:01:00.001-06:002008-08-28T10:04:51.078-06:00Continually Captivating<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_inOOmuQ7_Ek/SLYmBD28USI/AAAAAAAAAfY/a5Ilxc7STH8/s1600-h/IMG_9586.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_inOOmuQ7_Ek/SLYmBD28USI/AAAAAAAAAfY/a5Ilxc7STH8/s400/IMG_9586.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239417016149627170" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_inOOmuQ7_Ek/SLYmBs9U3XI/AAAAAAAAAfg/SpeTsEEf71s/s1600-h/IMG_9588.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_inOOmuQ7_Ek/SLYmBs9U3XI/AAAAAAAAAfg/SpeTsEEf71s/s400/IMG_9588.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239417027182255474" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Even more beautiful details for this <a href="http://www.callunaevents.com/">Calluna Events</a> designed wedding. Escort cards for seating the guests will come in the form of personal letters from the bride and groom. Table names will be places that the couple deem significant in their relationship and will feature a photo. The guestbook will be bound with envelopes to house the letters from guests to be written on this uniquely printed stationery. And finally, coasters feature the double poppy design and a simple monogram H + B.Alli Bozemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05415346659494030461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838510103421270929.post-60315892910960824222008-07-24T13:27:00.005-06:002008-07-24T13:40:28.270-06:00Something Brightly Beautiful<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_inOOmuQ7_Ek/SIjaNfs9_WI/AAAAAAAAAeU/ZvEDowocqm4/s1600-h/IMG_9063.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_inOOmuQ7_Ek/SIjaNfs9_WI/AAAAAAAAAeU/ZvEDowocqm4/s400/IMG_9063.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226667292946726242" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_inOOmuQ7_Ek/SIjaNbavSPI/AAAAAAAAAec/CZbudezgmPc/s1600-h/IMG_9058.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_inOOmuQ7_Ek/SIjaNbavSPI/AAAAAAAAAec/CZbudezgmPc/s400/IMG_9058.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226667291796523250" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_inOOmuQ7_Ek/SIjaNlh2U4I/AAAAAAAAAek/gySZGJIlsqQ/s1600-h/IMG_9066.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_inOOmuQ7_Ek/SIjaNlh2U4I/AAAAAAAAAek/gySZGJIlsqQ/s400/IMG_9066.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226667294510699394" border="0" /></a><br />I love the bright white and pop of clementine orange and grass green. We stayed true to the theme of bright poppies and silhouetted berries from the <a href="http://handmaidenpapeterie.blogspot.com/2008/03/something-new.html">save the date</a> and pushed it just a bit further, exploring the relationships of the graphic shapes in different combinations. This <a href="http://www.callunaevents.com/">smart bride</a> collaborated with her groom's family and decided all of the pieces should be mailed together, saving resources of all kinds. Just wait until you see the other paper wedding goodies we have planned (i'll give you a hint guestbook, escort cards) ... more to come from this hip, modern couple!Alli Bozemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05415346659494030461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838510103421270929.post-51260350848241677972008-07-22T11:04:00.003-06:002008-07-24T13:40:57.426-06:00Something Veneer<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_inOOmuQ7_Ek/SIdnLTkMrFI/AAAAAAAAAdM/6UlvOdoszf0/s1600-h/IMG_9110_3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_inOOmuQ7_Ek/SIdnLTkMrFI/AAAAAAAAAdM/6UlvOdoszf0/s400/IMG_9110_3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226259336515071058" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_inOOmuQ7_Ek/SIdnLjK-3tI/AAAAAAAAAdc/yMXt54lIOCI/s1600-h/IMG_9124_3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_inOOmuQ7_Ek/SIdnLjK-3tI/AAAAAAAAAdc/yMXt54lIOCI/s400/IMG_9124_3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226259340704276178" border="0" /></a><br />I am so excited to announce this project. I thrive on the freedom to discover and work with new materials. To push the envelope. Use my creativity to its fullest potential. To collaborate fully with my clients. I am thrilled with the results of this cherry-wood-veneer-fiesta of a wedding invitation. You may recognize the continuation of design from the <a href="http://handmaidenpapeterie.blogspot.com/2008/04/papel-picado.html">papel picado</a> save the date.Alli Bozemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05415346659494030461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838510103421270929.post-11992727030609190562008-05-03T23:01:00.007-06:002008-05-03T23:16:44.163-06:00Golden Delicious<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_inOOmuQ7_Ek/SB1Gs5lO9lI/AAAAAAAAAWM/2OQlxo1oMuc/s1600-h/IMG_8001.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_inOOmuQ7_Ek/SB1Gs5lO9lI/AAAAAAAAAWM/2OQlxo1oMuc/s400/IMG_8001.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5196387282240599634" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_inOOmuQ7_Ek/SB1GjplO9kI/AAAAAAAAAWE/Ff8hn_exVPk/s1600-h/IMG_8008.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_inOOmuQ7_Ek/SB1GjplO9kI/AAAAAAAAAWE/Ff8hn_exVPk/s400/IMG_8008.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5196387123326809666" border="0" /></a><br />I only wish I were a more skilled photographer. The photos don't quite do these latest wedding invitations justice. The bride had a vision from the beginning. And it was beautiful and inspired and different. The vision required me to acquire techniques that were new to my repertoire, and we trusted one another and the outcome is worth its weight in gold.<br />The Handmaiden Papeterie explored and learned the technique of gilding to give the sun in this greek sun goddess inspired chariot illustration a subtle antique sparkle . The paper is handmade from the Czech Republic and is of the same tradition since the 1500's, the envelopes are hand lined and the gradations in ink range from antique gold to copper with a hand-brushed metallic dust to amplify their shiny happiness.Alli Bozemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05415346659494030461noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838510103421270929.post-45789251213255105542008-04-22T02:10:00.007-06:002008-07-23T11:21:19.459-06:00papel picado<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_inOOmuQ7_Ek/SIdohmpIcuI/AAAAAAAAAdk/GL5xbPTxj0g/s1600-h/IMG_7874.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_inOOmuQ7_Ek/SIdohmpIcuI/AAAAAAAAAdk/GL5xbPTxj0g/s400/IMG_7874.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226260819104789218" border="0" /></a><br />Inspired by mexican culture, colors and the papel picados that decorate a proper fiesta, the design for these save the dates morphed several times before arriving at the perfect balance of white space. The design is happy and bright, just like the couple that it precedes.Alli Bozemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05415346659494030461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838510103421270929.post-21018044184635900252008-04-17T09:24:00.002-06:002008-04-22T02:36:21.626-06:00branching outI love this design for a Save the Date, it is colorful, modern and very different. My first local wedding ...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_inOOmuQ7_Ek/SA2hvZlO9SI/AAAAAAAAAT0/41ckJefAkHw/s1600-h/IMG_7803.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_inOOmuQ7_Ek/SA2hvZlO9SI/AAAAAAAAAT0/41ckJefAkHw/s400/IMG_7803.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5191983781121029410" border="0" /></a>Alli Bozemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05415346659494030461noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838510103421270929.post-44776003128932400482008-03-27T23:41:00.004-06:002008-03-27T23:49:28.221-06:00Remember When<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_inOOmuQ7_Ek/R-yFVeuWi3I/AAAAAAAAAQw/-8_uAU-P1ns/s1600-h/DSC_0301.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_inOOmuQ7_Ek/R-yFVeuWi3I/AAAAAAAAAQw/-8_uAU-P1ns/s400/DSC_0301.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182663875267824498" border="0" /></a>We promised to post more on the very clever, vintage blue bride and here we go. A floral, almost toile look for <a href="http://handmaidenpapeterie.blogspot.com/2007/10/something-blue.html">her invite</a> turned into a very different idea for the reception escort and table cards. The bride, it seems, is just plain crazy about animals. She LOVES them (maybe not as much as her groom... but close!)<br />Anyway, In keeping with her vintage theme, we dug up old woodcut illustrations of animals and let the guests find their table by heads or tails!Alli Bozemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05415346659494030461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838510103421270929.post-36556506218618861102008-03-26T23:50:00.001-06:002008-03-27T23:55:02.307-06:00Something Fun, Something Yum<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_inOOmuQ7_Ek/R-yHUeuWi4I/AAAAAAAAAQ4/P18LTr1HirE/s1600-h/DSC_0315.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_inOOmuQ7_Ek/R-yHUeuWi4I/AAAAAAAAAQ4/P18LTr1HirE/s400/DSC_0315.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182666057111210882" border="0" /></a>Our newest discovery,... mini take-out favor boxes, have presentation written all over them. This one shows a letterpress printed design as an added touch. Fill them with your hearts delight.Alli Bozemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05415346659494030461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838510103421270929.post-83373234715094584512008-03-19T23:10:00.001-06:002008-03-19T23:33:51.609-06:00Something Blue<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_inOOmuQ7_Ek/R-H1_euWi0I/AAAAAAAAAQU/Wx-FlpQuTw8/s1600-h/IMG_7263.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_inOOmuQ7_Ek/R-H1_euWi0I/AAAAAAAAAQU/Wx-FlpQuTw8/s400/IMG_7263.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179691517380823874" border="0" /></a><br />Would you believe me if I told you that when this couple got engaged, two eagles flew overhead. That is almost a fairy tale, but it's true. We recreated that scene for the design of this wedding invitation. You can close your eyes and imagine peaceful <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 204, 255);">blue skies</span>, magnificent mountain ranges as far as the eye can see and a reflection of the sun's rays on the reservoir in the valley below.Alli Bozemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05415346659494030461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838510103421270929.post-34849335999193831042008-03-19T22:56:00.001-06:002008-03-19T23:08:03.045-06:00Something Borrowed<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_inOOmuQ7_Ek/R-HxJOuWixI/AAAAAAAAAP8/gD5OdOaaMmc/s1600-h/IMG_7399.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_inOOmuQ7_Ek/R-HxJOuWixI/AAAAAAAAAP8/gD5OdOaaMmc/s400/IMG_7399.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179686187326409490" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_inOOmuQ7_Ek/R-HxJOuWiyI/AAAAAAAAAQE/JJgcOyR3_zM/s1600-h/IMG_7400_2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_inOOmuQ7_Ek/R-HxJOuWiyI/AAAAAAAAAQE/JJgcOyR3_zM/s400/IMG_7400_2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179686187326409506" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_inOOmuQ7_Ek/R-HuueuWiwI/AAAAAAAAAP0/6G17V7e8zSo/s1600-h/IMG_7401.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_inOOmuQ7_Ek/R-HuueuWiwI/AAAAAAAAAP0/6G17V7e8zSo/s400/IMG_7401.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179683528741653250" border="0" /></a><br />Traditions of the past, a retro record symbol and a map of the great city of Charleston circa 1872 are borrowed for inspiration in the design of this wedding stationery.Alli Bozemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05415346659494030461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838510103421270929.post-36443304434612242562008-03-19T22:04:00.001-06:002008-03-19T22:55:20.976-06:00Something New<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_inOOmuQ7_Ek/R-HuLOuWitI/AAAAAAAAAPc/x32yr98nVS0/s1600-h/IMG_7202.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_inOOmuQ7_Ek/R-HuLOuWitI/AAAAAAAAAPc/x32yr98nVS0/s400/IMG_7202.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179682923151264466" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_inOOmuQ7_Ek/R-HuLeuWiuI/AAAAAAAAAPk/Ibh0OhDHbIU/s1600-h/IMG_7269.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_inOOmuQ7_Ek/R-HuLeuWiuI/AAAAAAAAAPk/Ibh0OhDHbIU/s400/IMG_7269.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179682927446231778" border="0" /></a><br />Just off the press, a very important save the date for a VIP client – yes, Miss Heather Clark of <a href="http://www.callunaevents.com/">Calluna Events</a> is getting married! We couldn't be more thrilled to be chosen as the stationer of choice for this union.<br /><br />Here we show them in progress, first the lush green, followed by the oh so awesome orange. Can you tell this is my favorite color scheme?<br /><br />I wish you could really see the way the center of that poppy pops! Love that deep letterpress impression.Alli Bozemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05415346659494030461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838510103421270929.post-73720163216526267762008-03-19T19:28:00.001-06:002008-03-19T22:56:05.875-06:00Something Old<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_inOOmuQ7_Ek/R-HeXOuWiqI/AAAAAAAAAPE/r_-dg1d49s8/s1600-h/IMG_7324.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_inOOmuQ7_Ek/R-HeXOuWiqI/AAAAAAAAAPE/r_-dg1d49s8/s400/IMG_7324.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179665537123650210" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_inOOmuQ7_Ek/R-HWleuWimI/AAAAAAAAAOk/Wyw6TfCmfHE/s1600-h/IMG_7295.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_inOOmuQ7_Ek/R-HWleuWimI/AAAAAAAAAOk/Wyw6TfCmfHE/s400/IMG_7295.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179656985843763810" border="0" /></a><br />These are "old" in that they are from last year, but I didn't have a blog then. Both still boast great ideas in bringing the personalities of the brides and grooms they represent to life. The first one was actually designed by <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">cc creative</span>, not the handmaiden, so technically the kudos belong to her and the <a href="http://birddogpress.blogspot.com/">BirdDog Press</a> for printing it. What I love most about it is the copywriting: "Radical Compassion, Ferocious Thanks, Infinite Joy .... Plus Free Cake!" – who else's wedding invitations have EVER said that?!<br /><br />You can't ignore the colors in this ensemble, still as fresh and fun as can be. According to the <a href="http://www.thehandmaidenpapeterie.com/hmGuide.pdf">Handmaiden's Guide to Wedding Stationery</a>, pink represents romance and charm while orange brings vibrance and energy to the occasion. I can only imagine how much fun everyone had at this reception.Alli Bozemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05415346659494030461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838510103421270929.post-13399760814718250592008-01-01T23:46:00.000-07:002008-03-19T23:48:15.938-06:00A Little Something<p><strong>Something old </strong>represents the couple's friends who will hopefully remain close during the marriage . Traditionally this was an old garter given to the bride by a happily married woman in the hope that her happiness in her marriage and the stability of married life would be passed on to the new bride. </p> <p><strong>Something new </strong> represents the new adventure the newlyweds' are embarking on as a married couple along with a happy and prosperous future. </p> <p><strong>Something borrowed </strong>is often lent by the bride's family and is an item much valued by the family. The bride must return the item to ensure good luck. This symbolises the love and support of family and friends </p> <p><strong>Something blue </strong>originated in ancient Israel where the bride wore a blue ribbon in her hair to represent love and fidelity. </p> <p><strong>And a sixpence in your shoe </strong> was to ensure wealth to the couple in married life. Today some brides substitute a penny in their shoe during the ceremony, as silver sixpences are less common. </p>Alli Bozemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05415346659494030461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838510103421270929.post-6039249668103514862007-11-30T22:13:00.000-07:002008-03-19T21:43:45.017-06:00Something Borrowed<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_inOOmuQ7_Ek/R-HdXuuWinI/AAAAAAAAAOs/2pBJZPd2_rw/s1600-h/IMG_7378.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_inOOmuQ7_Ek/R-HdXuuWinI/AAAAAAAAAOs/2pBJZPd2_rw/s400/IMG_7378.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179664446201956978" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_inOOmuQ7_Ek/R-HdX-uWioI/AAAAAAAAAO0/h5OSTTYzz3o/s1600-h/IMG_6468.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_inOOmuQ7_Ek/R-HdX-uWioI/AAAAAAAAAO0/h5OSTTYzz3o/s400/IMG_6468.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179664450496924290" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_inOOmuQ7_Ek/R-HdYOuWipI/AAAAAAAAAO8/fvsj_1adBzU/s1600-h/IMG_7328.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_inOOmuQ7_Ek/R-HdYOuWipI/AAAAAAAAAO8/fvsj_1adBzU/s400/IMG_7328.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179664454791891602" border="0" /></a><br />Finally time for something borrowed ... borrowed time. Save the Dates are almost a given these days with all of the busy guest lists and exclusive destinations. They precede the passport to one of the most special days in our lives. They must not outshine, but give only a hint of what is to come.Alli Bozemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05415346659494030461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838510103421270929.post-9826952041283752692007-10-16T16:12:00.000-06:002007-11-07T16:05:18.660-07:00Something Blue<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_inOOmuQ7_Ek/RzJEo02ShOI/AAAAAAAAAEw/iRayKTRX2sM/s1600-h/IMG_6197.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_inOOmuQ7_Ek/RzJEo02ShOI/AAAAAAAAAEw/iRayKTRX2sM/s400/IMG_6197.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5130238393700222178" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" >I'm going to have to skip "something borrowed" for now. Because this is just too good.<br />These clients are just a true joy to work with. We finish each other's sentences and trust one another. These are the kinds of relationships that keep me loving what I do. Not to mention, their invitations are undeniably gorgeous!<br />A delightful deep midnight blue with vintage floral illustration ... and just wait until you see the programs and escort cards.<br />There is a lot more to come highlighting this bride's style – so clever and elegant all at the very same time.</span>Alli Bozemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05415346659494030461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838510103421270929.post-39088736123872807972007-09-27T15:39:00.000-06:002007-10-19T10:29:34.231-06:00Something New<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_inOOmuQ7_Ek/RvwngMZct1I/AAAAAAAAAC8/z-KfEntzmEU/s1600-h/IMG_4507.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_inOOmuQ7_Ek/RvwngMZct1I/AAAAAAAAAC8/z-KfEntzmEU/s400/IMG_4507.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5115006710823302994" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_inOOmuQ7_Ek/RvwngMZct2I/AAAAAAAAADE/D9X7AobtYoM/s1600-h/IMG_4521.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_inOOmuQ7_Ek/RvwngMZct2I/AAAAAAAAADE/D9X7AobtYoM/s400/IMG_4521.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5115006710823303010" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_inOOmuQ7_Ek/Rvwmq8ZctyI/AAAAAAAAACk/Z7A3J2CITsU/s1600-h/IMG_4529.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_inOOmuQ7_Ek/Rvwmq8ZctyI/AAAAAAAAACk/Z7A3J2CITsU/s400/IMG_4529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5115005795995268898" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" >Olde World meets Modern Pop! Probably my favorite wedding invitation of the summer, though the wedding isn't actually until November 1 - in St. John - how fabulous is that?? I LOVE doing custom maps!<br />This invitation was custom all the way. I duplexed </span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0); font-weight: bold;font-size:100%;" >lime green</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" > and </span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255); font-weight: bold;font-size:100%;" >Caribbean blue</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" > papers and made a folder to hold all of the pieces, pressed the invitation with blind embossed tall, thin palms, designed icons for the intricate travel information, sealed each one with a custom compass wax seal and satin ribbon, and put it all together in a </span><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-weight: bold;font-size:100%;" >luscious orange</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" > square envelope.</span>Alli Bozemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05415346659494030461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838510103421270929.post-86047591107227318122007-08-27T21:35:00.000-06:002007-10-19T10:30:10.274-06:00Something Old<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_inOOmuQ7_Ek/RtOay671ZsI/AAAAAAAAAB8/v1cGgYlsoP8/s1600-h/familywed.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_inOOmuQ7_Ek/RtOay671ZsI/AAAAAAAAAB8/v1cGgYlsoP8/s400/familywed.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5103593002345260738" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0);">Back in the spring, I visited my Granny at her cabin in South Carolina. My mom brought this huge box of family photos and keepsakes and we stayed up late and thumbed through it all. I was thrilled to find several wedding invitations amongst the pile and never before would I have marveled over their printing method, paper folds and font choice ... until now that it is my business. They are so simply beautiful.</span>Alli Bozemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05415346659494030461noreply@blogger.com0