Wedding Planning Archive

Sarah Sorrentino, owner of Foglio Press,

recently gave us the inside scoop on unique and creative ways to incorporate your wedding colors into your stationery.  Your stationery is often the first impression your guests will have of your wedding; you might as well give them a little preview of what your big day will look like. Read Sarah’s thoughts on the topic below:

Stationery…

is your chance to make an amazing and unforgettable first impression on your wedding guests – so it goes without saying that it’s a super important part of your wedding design scheme! Your save the dates and invitations should introduce and underscore the style of your wedding celebration in every way, including, of course, your color scheme. While we’ve gotten away from very strict and “matchy-matchy” wedding “theme colors” in modern event planning, it’s still important to create a cohesive and beautiful plan for the use of color throughout your wedding day. And as brides and grooms get more creative and sophisticated in their overall event designs, they’re also moving far away from the very traditional idea of ivory paper and black ink as the only acceptable options for their save the dates and invitations.

Here are a few creative ways to infuse a little color into your wedding stationery and set a beautiful mood for your guests, well before they set foot inside the chapel door!

1. Ink Colors

If you lean a bit towards the traditional, but want to incorporate just a hint of color into your invitation suite, ink color is a great place to do so. Add a pop of color for just the bride and groom’s names, or use a beautiful hue for all of your text for a sophisticated alternative to the usual black. Here, we designed an accent of deep plum ink in a bold calligraphy-inspired font, and balanced it out with a soft, warm grey for the main invitation text.

Foglio Press Stationery

2. Artwork

For a more dramatic presentation, add colorful design elements to your suite – these can be more literal representations of your wedding theme (introducing a beach wedding with shells or starfish, for example) or they can be more modern or abstract like the watercolor wash used in the seaside wedding suite below.

Foglio Press Stationery

Foglio Press Stationery

Foglio Press Stationery

3. Paper layers, Belly Bands and Ribbons

If you like a clean and simple design layout, layering papers and ribbons can be a great way to add a bit of texture as well as color to your suite. You can create a paneled effect with colorful papers, or just bundle all of the pieces in your suite with a gorgeous ribbon to finish things off and keep everything together inside the envelope.

Foglio Press Stationery

Foglio Press Stationery

Foglio Press Stationery

4. Pocket Folders

Speaking of inserts, if you have a lot of them you may want to consider packaging everything neatly inside a pocket folder – this gives your guests an easy place to keep it all together. And, it’s a perfect place to add color – you can go subtle or bold, traditional or modern, solid colors or playful patterns! This springtime invitation suite incorporated a fresh, light Tiffany blue shimmer in the pocket folder, and accented with a classic butter yellow grosgrain ribbon and a wax seal to finish.

Foglio Press Stationery

5. Edge Painting

This is by far one of my personal favorite ways to add unexpected, modern color to an invitation – paint a thin stripe of bold color along the edges of extra-luxurious, double-thick paper!

Foglio Press Stationery

6. Colored Paper

For a super traditional bride, this might be considered heresy – but we’re seeing more and more couples opt for colorful papers in their invitation suites, and when done with a bit of restraint, this can be a gorgeous and unexpected twist on a classic look! Here, we printed on a gorgeous, light blush paper with gold foil stamping and warm grey screen printing for a look that was at once sophisticated and whimsical.

Foglio Press Stationery

Foglio Press Stationery

7. Envelope Liners

This is one finishing touch that I firmly believe no invitation suite should be without. Lining your envelopes just completes a suite like nothing else. Go for a simple, solid color, add a little bit of shimmer, or use a one-of-a-kind handmade paper for a completely unique twist in an elegant and modern application. Whatever paper you choose, your envelope liners are the perfect place for that final pop of gorgeous, statement-making color!

Foglio Press Stationery

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.

We know that picking a caterer for your wedding or event can be a daunting task. Food is one of the most important elements of a wedding. Sure you want the florals and decor to be gorgeous, your hair and makeup to be flawless, your vows to be perfect, but you also really want your guests to enjoy their meal! Our friends at Freckled and Blue  have given us some insight in to what you need to know before you contact caterers.

What should a couple know before booking their caterer?
Before you book a caterer, a couple should know the top line details of their event such as date/time, location and expected number of guests. Another important factor that many couples are unsure of initially is their budget. Budgets are extremely important in setting realistic expectations between a caterer and a wedding client. Finally, it is good for a couple to have an idea of what style of catering they are seeking. Are they looking for multi-course plated meal, a buffet, appetizers only, etc? Determining how they want there food served at their reception goes a long way into finding the right caterer to execute their needs.

How far in advance of my wedding should I contact caterers? Have a tasting? 
We need at least two months notice to have time to plan out a menu, do a tasting and execute an agreement. Many of our wedding clients reach out to us 3-6 months in advance which is more than enough time. The time it takes to go through our catering process also largely depends on the couple’s availability and their knowledge regarding specifics of their reception details. Items such as budget and style of catering should be ironed out before reaching out to a caterer so that the process can move more efficiently.

It’s getting to be that time of year again, for StudioWed’s quarterly Champagne Soiree. Our Champagne Soirees serve as an Open House for our engaged couples and industry friends to come and view the Studio and meet our exclusive vendors. Come and enjoy champagne and small bites, and get wedding inspiration, decor ideas, and see tablescape designs.

This Champagne Soiree also serves as the Summer Issue Release Party for Weddings Unveiled Magazine! StudioWed Atlanta is so pleased to host this event, and is so excited that the Weddings Unveiled Editor will be in attendance!

With each Champagne Soiree our front window display is given a fresh new look! This time, it is Jan McBee of La Fete Weddings and Events who is in charge of the window.  We can’t wait to see what she does with the space!  Here are some pictures from previous Champagne Soirees Window Displays.

Need wedding decor inspiration, or want to see more tablescapes? Here are some more photos of past table designs produced by our talented group of vendors!

StudioWed’s Champagne Soirees are always a great time. Below is the official invitation for the event. Ready to register? Head over to our Eventbrite page to pick up complimentary tickets! We hope to see you on June 26!