If your seeking inspiration for your romantic vintage wedding, this inspiration board is for you!  Think delicate rose bouquets and floral arrangements, parasols to shade your guests from the summer sun, and vintage inspired invitations like this one from Tag and Company.  We love it!

From top left: bouquet photograph, Richelle Dante; parasol photograph, Leo Patrone; invitation, Tag and Company available at New and Blue; wedding dress, Elie Saab; bridesmaid dress photo, Perfect Bound Vintage blog; seat assignment photo, Zoom Photography.

We see a lot of brides that come to the New and Blue Boutique asking about pocket invitations.  Its understandable why people look for and admire the presentation of this particular kind of wedding invitation.  Pocket invites provide a neat set-up that allows your guests to keep all your invitation pieces organized in one place.  There are many options when looking for pocket invites ranging from the simplistic to the highly customizable and ornate.  Whether your looking for a bargain or wanting to splurge, there’s a pocket invite for every budget. 

From the left: economical pocket invites from Carslon Craft, customizable b.t. elements pocket invitations, ornate pocket invitations by Arabella Papers.  All available at New and Blue.

We just love this!  Leave it up to Pink Blossom Events to create a spectacular event around the theme- Warrior Diva.  Pink Blossom Events makes a point to work with their clients to create an event that is truly creative and unique.  For this themed party, the warrior diva theme rang true from the custom menu and whimsical cake to “warrior” themed activities like coloring paper swords for kids and tarot card reading for adults.  “How creative!  For more details check out their blog.

Photographs from Lucas Mobely Photography, cake by Chocolaz Artisan Cakes.

Cupcake Jones along with Paparazzi tonight and New and Blue celebrated Portland’s First Thursday on November 5th. Couples enjoyed snapshots from Paparazzi Tonight and yummy, holiday cupcakes from Cupcake Jones.  We want to thank Lisa and Peter of Cupcake Jones for providing the delicious treats. We couldn’t keep our hands from reaching for more of the pumpkin pie and gingerbread mini cupcakes!  Cupcake Jones offers delivery and set up for your special events, be it a wedding, birthday, or holiday event!  Check out their menu! 

Many of you ladies out there are not afraid to go the extra mile to make sure that all the details (even minor ones) are taken care of to ensure a truly memorable and romantic day.  You have crossed your T’s and dotted your I’s to ensure that all aspects of your wedding brim with romance.  If this sounds up your alley, we have another detail to turn you on to.  How about sending your invitations and save the dates from towns like Loving, Kissimee, or Harmony?  Many of you have seen love or dove postage stamps but if your looking for somthing  to tie it all in, a romantic post office mark gives a little extra. Check out this one below, sent from Bridal Veil, Oregon.

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Pure romance is exuded with this delicate pastel ensemble.  Rosettes, flowing hair, vintage accents, and the girlishness that comes with light pink and blue are perfect for your wedding event.  Whether your collecting ideas for your wedding, wedding reception, or bridal shower, this romantic theme is sure to be a hit.

From top left: Peacock Invitation, Alice Louise Press available at New and Blue; wedding dress, Vera Wang; favor box, b.t. elements available at New and Blue; cupcake tower, Pink Frosting; earrings, diamond.com; bridesmaid dress, Alvina Valenta; vintage table setting, photo from Style Me Pretty; Corner Scroll magnet in bliss, save-the-date-magnet.

Interested in something other than a sandy beach and snorkeling for your honeymoon?  Thinking about a mix of activity and relaxation?  Love to cook as much as you enjoy eating?  How about a culinary adventure to Tuscany?  You can study, savor, shop and site see at a relaxed pace. 

Organic Tuscany is located between Florence and Siena, one of the most beautiful landscapes in Italy.  Experience hands-on Italian cooking classes which are “from farm to table,” accommodations in a beautiful 19th century Tuscan villa on a farm, exploring nearby medieval cities, relaxing by the pool, gentle countryside walks, picnic lunches and wine tasting.  If that sounds as good to you as it does to us, click here to experience a typical week at Organic Tuscany.  Makes us want to go on another honeymoon! 

Looking for something a bit closer to home, how about Cooking with Julie, in Napa Valley?  Prefer Mexican to Italian, try Casa Sagrada in Oaxaca.  Love pho over farfalle then check out Red Bridge Restaurant & Cooking School in Hoi An.

Happy Honeymoon!

We often recommend to couples that setting up a wedding website is a great way to keep their family and friends updated on all of their wedding details.  Often times you don’t have all your plans finalized when you send out your save-the-date so it’s easy to just put in your website address so guests know to check back as the date nears for all the latest and greatest.   It is also a wonderful way to display photos, share how you met each other and let your guests, get to know each of you better. 

There certainly are lots of sites to choose from and most have packages or offer options you can upgrade to like your own personal domain or keepsake CD of your site.  The Knot and Wedding Channel let you set up one for free if you join their site and then you can pay to upgrade.  The benefits of joining these sites is that you have lots of wedding planning information at your fingertips so they are certainly worth checking out.  Wedsite is 100% flash based, highly customizable and has a special going on right now.  If you want to do a little competitive shopping then try WeddingWebsites.com.  They provide you with information on a number of wedding websites so that you can compare pricing, packages and services, and also read customer reviews.  New to the scene is Shutterfly.  Known for online photo sharing and storage, they are now offering their customers the opportunity to create their own website, whether for your wedding or other occasion.  Of course if you are not a member, you can sign up for free.

A wedding website could make the perfect engagement or early wedding gift should you be in need of an idea!

The 7th Annual Bravo! Wedding Affair is not to be missed!  Unlike the typical bridal show where you have booth after booth of wedding vendors, this “show” really is an ”affair.”  Wedding planners, florists and rental companies work together to create wedding vignettes in each of the ballrooms that highlight their style, the latest trends and some really fresh ideas for you to experience.  Each of the rooms also have a variety of wedding vendors that are showcasing their work in a more relaxed and intimate setting.  “From the centerpieces to the wedding cake, invitations to the photography, music to catering, every detail has been carefully thought out and meticulously taken care of - all to help simplify the task of planning your own wedding.”

Register today! 

Here are the particulars:

What:  Bravo! Wedding Affair

When:  Sunday, November 15th, 2009

Where:  Embassy Suites Hotel Downtown Portland, 319 SW Pine

Time:  11am-4pm

Tickets: $25 for the bride and 1 guest.  Additional tickets are $10 each. 

Check out these lovelies if you are in need of something new and blue…

Clockwise from upper left:  Something Blue Hankerchief, Anthropologie Sadie Earrings, Santi Basketweave Clutch, Anthropologie Sea Blossom Bracelet, Anthropologie Blue Belle Boyshorts, Weddingstar Classic Garter with Buckle, Anthropologie Blue Belle Bralette.