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How many of you knew that we have a Nuage Designs showroom right inside of StudioWed-Atlanta? Nuage Designs has two other showrooms in New York and Miami, so StudioWed is pleased to represent them in Atlanta! Brides love coming in and looking through the racks of gorgeous specialty linens. Our friend and Nuage Account Executive, Eleanor Simmons, can help you with any of your linen needs. Today she serves as our Vendor Expert in a post on why you may want to consider specialty linens for your big day.

Why should I bother with specialty linens if my venue provides white tablecloths?

Incorporating specialty linens is one of the most effective ways to express your personality at your wedding reception. Rather than using a solid white linen that is provided by the facility and simply disappears in a room, a colored or textured linen establishes a mood, demonstrates your color palette, and provides an intentional foundation for the many details throughout the room.

Just as your wardrobe is unique to you, so should be your table linens. An engaged couple in search of a feminine, romantic feel may choose soft textures like organza, lace and tulle in tones like cream, blush, or champagne; glamorous types will gravitate towards sequins and beading, and those with modern tastes might choose a bold print or vibrant colors.

Even with simple centerpieces, a specialty linen can provide tremendous impact in a room. Each textile expresses a unique feeling that can really influence the event!

For a budget-conscious couple, choosing a few key places to feature a specialty linen is a great way to incorporate a personal touch without overextending yourself. I recommend prioritizing your specialty linen budget in places that will receive the most exposure, especially on any table that will be heavily photographed. Cake tables, sweetheart or head tables, and escort card tables are all areas that will be focal points throughout the night so consider something special for those tables.

Finally, if you just can’t seem to find a linen that really expresses who you are, consider going completely custom! Nuage Designs offers complete customization for all kinds of elements including table linens, chair covers, napkins, napkin accessories, and even pillows. Custom linens are an investment, but their one-of-a-kind nature has the ability to set your reception apart.

One of my favorite components of a wedding is its stationery. You can incorporate your stationery into your wedding in so many ways. Of course there are the save-the-dates and invitations, but there are also your menus, escort cards, favors, programs, seating charts and more. The team at Papered Wonders has over 13 years of experience creating luxury, custom stationery for your wedding. They also specialize in providing stationery for any of your event and business needs. Keep reading to learn more about the incredibly talented and visionary team behind Papered Wonders.

Where you based?
Atlanta, Georgia

Do you offer your services to clients outside of Atlanta?
Yes, we have provided services to many clients outside of Atlanta. We are happy to provide our custom stationery to clients all over the globe!

What do you specialize in?
We specialize in all things paper and graphic design. We offer custom business stationery and collateral as well as social stationery. Perhaps, we are best known for the custom wedding stationery we provide. It is our pleasure to create “papered” dreams for each of our clients as they journey to their wedding day. We love to document the journey from start to finish with purely wondrous inspiration.

How did you get started and when?
Our founder, Lisa R. Zachery, started designing invitations and other stationery pieces as a hobby. She loved assisting loved ones with life’s celebrations. She began the business part-time in 1995, while working in Corporate America. Papered Wonders, Inc. began to operate as a full-time entity in 2001 and since that time we have grown our client base and have serviced hundreds of brides throughout the years.

How do you customize stationery for your clients?
Our customization process starts at the very beginning. Every piece and detail of stationery, whether business, social or wedding, is a unique combination and representation of the client’s desires and vision. We focus on the intricate details so that each piece of stationery differs from the other and so that the client is fully embodied into the work.

© 2012 Ross Oscar Knight Photography

© 2012 Ross Oscar Knight Photography

What do you offer in addition to invites and save the dates?
We offer all things paper! In regards to wedding stationery, we offer save the dates and thank you cards and everything in between including, but not limited to, wedding invitations, programs, menu cards, escort cards, favors, seating charts, directional signs, banners, keepsake boxes, and the list goes on!

What is your favorite part of the process?
Our favorite part of the process is the process itself! We take great pleasure in working closely with our client throughout the design process. We love interacting with them and learning more about them by learning their distinct preferences. When the journey is over, we are pleased when the client is pleased but saddened that the process has to come to an end. Fortunately, we seek to build relationships so that when one celebration ends and the other begins, we are there to start the process all over again!

 Where do you get inspiration from?
We look to many sources for creative direction, but our greatest inspiration is our clients. So much of our work is dependent upon who the client is and what they seek to convey that they become the driving force for all of our creativity.

What makes you different from other stationery specialists?
We would like to believe that what makes us different is the personal approach we take to business. Rather than viewing our clients as business transactions, we consider them to be an extension of the work we do at Papered Wonders, Inc. We do not merely service our clients, but we seek to serve them and provide them with the absolute best experience possible.

Where can I learn/see more?
You can visit our website, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.

How do I contact you?
Phone: 678-384-1500
Email: hello@paperedwonders.com

Picking out your wedding venue and location can be somewhat of a challenge at times.  However, if a destination wedding is on your mind, then look no further! ET online, has rated the top 5 celebrity destination weddings including couples from Katy Perry to Paul McCartney.  One couple that wasn’t mentioned on ET‘s countdown, which we cannot ignore, is Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s gorgeous wedding in Florence, Italy.

Whether you are looking for an elaborate destination such as these celebs or prefer a more intimate affair, one thing is for sure, these destinations will have you in awe and maybe even give you an idea for a wedding destination yourself.

5. Katy Perry and Russell Brand – Rajasthan, India

4. Madonna and Guy Ritchie – Sutherland Scotland

3. Paul McCartney and Heather Mills – Glaslough, Ireland

2. Celine Dion and Rene Angelil – Montreal, Quebec

1. Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes- Bracciano, Italy

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Wedding

Florence, Italy

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We recently sat down to interview DJ Mark “Battle”, owner of One Sound and Entertainment. His work has been featured in Martha Stewart Weddings Magazine, The Atlantan, Munaluchi Brides Magazine, The Knot.com and many others! Keep reading to learn more about this incredibly talented DJ, and find out why he was recently named Best DJ and Best Wedding Band/Entertainment of 2014 by Jezebel Magazine.

Where are you based?
Atlanta, GA

 Do you do weddings/events outside of Atlanta?
I do weddings all over the world. I have 8 destination weddings booked this year and 3 booked for next year already.

How long have you been in business/when did you get started?
One Sound and Entertainment has been around for 9 years but I have been a Dj for over 20 years

What do you love about DJ’ing?
I love being able to control crowds of people. I use music to express myself and I love to convey my feelings to my audience.

Do you offer services for both weddings and corporate events?
Yes

How did you pick the name, “One Sound and Entertainment”?
Because at your next luxury event all you need is one sound.

What is your favorite thing about working with couples?
My favorite part is making new friends. I have lifelong friendships with my past clients. I am still in contact with the first couple whose wedding I did 15 years ago.

What is One Sound and Entertainment’s Style?
We are the Luxury event music specialists that do it with style and class.

What can I expect to receive while working with One Sound and Entertainment?
You will see the utmost display of professionalism. You will see why Martha Stewart magazine named me as one of the top wedding music experts in the country. You will see why Jezebel Magazine named as both, Best Dj in Atlanta and Best Wedding entertainment in Atlanta.

Where can I see/hear more?
You can visit our website and check us out on YouTube, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, and Twitter.

How do I contact you?
Send us an email at info@onesoundandent.com.