Pink and Blue Wedding Ideas
April 13, 2009
Our Cool Color Combo of the Week is Pink & Blue.
Makes you dream of a lovely Spring Wedding
in a colorful flower garden,
or a Sunny Summer Wedding on the beach!
Pink and Blue Save the Date card, Lacy Butterfly Pocket Wedding Invitation, and Bookmark Favor by JoyfulHeartDesign.
All other images are from WeddingWire.com.
Escort cards, Place cards… what’s the difference?
April 10, 2009
Do you know the difference between an escort card and a place card?
Is there a difference? Or are they the same thing?
Does it really matter?
What about seating charts?
The answer is YES, there is a difference. And, YES, it does matter. HERE is a great article that not only explains the difference, but explains why it matters.
And, although they are not currently listed on our website, YES, Joyful Heart Design does do escort cards and place cards. In fact, we can do any and all of your wedding stationery, including but not limited to:
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escort cards
place cards
wedding programs
menus
thank you notes
bookmark favors
favor labels & tags
return address labels
bridal shower invitations
save the date cards
rehearsal dinner invitations
maps
announcements
You can have everything designed to match and coordinate with your wedding invitations and with your wedding theme and colors. Visit www.JoyfulHeartDesign.com to get ideas and email us for a quote on and wedding stationery elements that are not listed on our website.
Joyful Heart Design Now Offering Bookmark Favors
April 9, 2009
These unique, yet unexpensive favors can match your Pocket Wedding Invitations using the same design, colors and fonts, or they can be completely different. The choice is yours.
These are a great deal at only $.80 each.
However, this month, you can get them for FREE!
Get FREE Favor Bookmarks
with any Pocket Wedding Invitation order in April!
Order any Pocket Wedding Invitation Sets in April and receive the same number of matching favor bookmarks for no additional charge.
Special is good on all of our Pocket Wedding Invitation designs in any quantity.
And remember that everything at Joyful Heart Design is fully customizable, so you can choose your colors, fonts, layouts, add you photo and more to make a totally unique, one-of-a-kind wedding invitation.
For more info or to place an order, visit my website at:
But hurry, sale ends Thursday, April 30, 2009!
Dream Wedding at a Dream Price
April 7, 2009
I have a great budget saving tip for you today. Actually it’s a lot of tips! And it comes from a true expert in the wedding business.
Brides magazine editor, Millie Martini Bratten, did an interview with ABC News on how to have a “Dream Wedding at a Dream Price.” She gave tons of great tips. Here are the highlights:
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Save on decorating expenses by having your reception at a venue that is already decorated and/or furnished or at least partially decorated, like a botanical gardens or a banquet hall that has chandeliers and nice table covers, etc.
You can usually get better rates if you choose an off-peak date. For instance, choose a date other than Saturday that is not in May, June or July, which are the busiest times for wedding professionals.
Tweak the meal. Go with a garden salad rather than a fancy multi-ingredient salad. Serve 3 courses instead of 4.
Let the wedding vendors know what your budget is and what your dream is and ask them how they can help you.
Click here to watch the entire interview.
(There’s a short commercial you’ll have to watch first.)
Enjoy!
How to Create Your Own Inspiration Board
April 2, 2009
Are you trying to decide between colors and themes? Do you want to see if all your accessories match? Create an Inspiration Board to visualize your ideas!
Not a techie? No problem. WeddingWire makes it really easy to create your own wedding inspiration board by using their wedding planning tools. Once your board is complete, you can post it to your WeddingWire Profile so that friends, family, and the Community can give you feedback on your creation.
Create your own inspiration board today and get opinions on your cool color combo!
Take Your Sweetie Out to Dinner for $4!
March 18, 2009
Here’s a great budget saving tip:
Purchase a restaurant gift certificate from Restaurant.com.
Normally, you can purchase $25 gift certificates for $10, which is a good deal.
However, now through March 23, 2009, gift certificates are 60% off.
So, you can purchase $25 gift certificates for $4 each.
PLUS, you also get a FREE $10 gift certificate with each order.
You purchase gift certificates for specific restaurants.
There are lots of restaurants to choose from in lots of different cites,
so you might want to get several gift certificates.
Use a gift certificate to take your sweetie out to dinner,
or use them for a girls night out or guys night out,
or treat you and your bridesmaids to dinner after a day of
shopping.
Or purchase several and use them to pay for your reception dinners.
The possibilities are endless!
To get the discount and the free gift,
go to Restaurant.com and
enter code GREEN at checkout.
Be sure to read the fine print for the terms and conditions.
Wedding Planning Got You Stressed Out? Don’t Worry, Be Happy!
March 10, 2009
Don’t worry, Be happy!
Getting married should be one of the highlights of your life, so choose to cherish every moment and make happy memories as you plan for your big day.
When you begin to feel your shoulders or your jaw tightening up or notice that you are driving way too fast or becoming irritated at small mishaps, take a deep breath, then remind yourself that you choose to be happy today.
The first and hardest step to being happy is actually deciding to do so, but here are a few more keys that will help you.
Be grateful.
Eliminate hurry.
Take time to rest and reflect.
Move – (you don’t have to call it exercise, just do something you enjoy doing that gets your body moving!)
Smile!
For more on how to live a happy life no matter how stressful your circumstances are, read this very informative article on the Christian Dating Blog.
Cool Color Combo of the Week – Pink & Silver Wedding Ideas
February 5, 2009
This week’s cool color combo of the week is:
Pink and Silver
I have to admit I am partial to this color combo as it is what I used in my wedding. However, the invitation I created recently for Jessica and Eric is much more contemporary than my wedding invitation from 20 years ago.
For info on ordering the Mod Stripes Pocket Wedding Invitation, visit my online invitation boutique at: www.JoyfulHeartDesign.com
Cute but easy decorating idea from Cupcake Creations
New Wedding Invitation Designs Introduced at Lubbock Bridal Show
January 14, 2009
We had a great turnout at the Lubbock Bridal Show on Sunday. Thanks to all the brides and grooms who came out to the show. And thanks to everyone who visited my booth. I enjoyed visiting with so many of you about your wedding and how you intend to make it special.
Joyful Heart Design introduced some new designs of pocketfold wedding invitations at the show and they were a big hit. My new line of Black & White with a splash of color consists of designs featuring 5 different black and white damask patterns and also a black & white zebra print. All of the new designs include a small amount of color to make a classic, yet trendy design. Check my online boutique often as I will be adding the new designs soon. And the samples will be available for purchase in my Etsy shop.
The Mod Stripes and Mod Circles pocketfold wedding invitation designs continue to be very popular.
I also presented my Save the Date cards, wedding programs and bridal shower invitations.
Brides World Lubbock Bridal Show January 11, 2009
January 8, 2009
If you live in the West Texas area, don’t miss the biggest bridal show in the area!
On Sunday, January 11, 2009, I will be exhibiting my custom wedding invitations, save the date cards and bridal shower invitations at the bridal show in Lubbock, Texas. Come visit me at my booth and be the first to see my new invitation designs for 2009.
The Lubbock Bridal Show is a very upscale event put on by BridesWorld USA, a national fashion show & exhibition company that puts on bridal shows all over the United States.
They feature a style show, a Grooms Room to cater to grooms, and they offer many great prizes.
The Lubbock Bridal Show will be help at the Lubbock Civic Center
on Sunday, January 11, 2009.
Doors open from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Arrive early to register or register online at:
www.BridesWorld.com
Visit over 75 exhibitors in one day to see everything that’s new for weddings at Lubbock’s largest bridal event!
For a chance to win THOUSANDS of dollars in prizes including a FREE honeymoon at a luxurious Sandals Resort provided by National Travel Service, fill out the form at www.BridesWorld.com
and bring it to the show for entry. (must be present to win)
Purchase tickets early at Tuxedo Junction in South Plains Mall or register online for $3.00. Tickets purchased at the door will be $5.00.
For more information call(806)795-9331.
