Handmande Pom Pom Flowers

My sister text me the other day asking what I thought about not having real flowers at her wedding. My first reaction was "None? Oh, no!" but after a second I was struck by relief as I remembered how crafty her and her fiancee can be, and I know that whatever they choose to do will reflect their creativity.
I proceeded to suggest grass boxes instead of floral arrangements or maybe cactus in jars and nicely decorated cans. Everything displayed in a chic and eco-friendly fashion of course. My main concern is that whatever she chooses, is not too complex and remains easy to assemble the day of the wedding. She now has an idea of what she wants, but I'm not about to ruin the surprise by blogging about it. At least not now, hee, hee.
As I searched for inspiration to send her way, I came across this neat tutorial by DomestiFluff that provides step by sten instructions on how to create pom pom flowers. By glancing at the picture I would have never known those were made using ribbon! So, these may or may not be your ideal wedding DIY project, but it's definitely a neat find. Something to keep in mind another, less fancy occasion.

Wedding Programs

Wedding programs can vary in shape and size. From a flat card, to a folded card, a booklet, square, rectangular, fan-shaped, small or large.

In reality, when we get to this part of the wedding stationery, most people choose a style that simply fits their budget. Since the invitations are what makes the first and lasting impression, it's okay to splurge on the invites and keep the programs and place cards simple and legible.

When people ask me how many programs they should order, I am honest in telling them they should only order programs for about 75% of their guests. I have seen in many weddings, including my own, where there are many programs left over.

As much as you may love them, most couples will share a program. The ladies usually will take one and put them in their purse, while the men...well, they leave it up to their dates to keep one for the both of them. =)

Invitations ~ Finding your price range

As a stationery designer the first question that always comes up during a consultation or e-mail is "how much do your invitations cost?" Well...this is a question that I really can't sum up in one or two words. It really does depend on the design you are interested in. If you know what you like and would like to get an idea of how much it may cost, read on!

Flat, digitally printed invitations:
The most affordable invitation sets I offer are flat invitations, sold in sets of 10, and they are available for under $1 each when you purchase in larger quantities. New designs are posted weekly at PaisleyInParis.com! 5x7, Flat offset printed invitations ~ $5 and up, each set
Rate varies depending on whether you choose digital printing, thermography or letterpress.
Pocket Fold Invitations ~ These are usually layered and custom taylored to your theme and/or color scheme. Usually start at $8 and up, each set
Paper Box invitation ~ $10 and up, each set
Silk Pouch, Silk Folio, Silk Box Invitaitons ~ $30 and up