Below are some short love quotes that can be used for save-the-dates, invitations, wedding toasts or vows. Enjoy!

Love makes the world go round. ~ English Proverb

There is no remedy for love but to love more. ~Henry David Thoreau

We are what we love. ~Dean William Ralph Inge

We are most alive when we’re in love. ~John Updike

Love me tender, love me sweet, Never let me go. ~Elvis Presley

What the heart knows today, the head will understand tomorrow. ~James Stephens

Do all things with love. ~Og Mandino

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them. ~H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

One thing we never give enough of is love. ~Henry Miller

The final word is love. ~Dorothy Day

 We cannot do great things on this Earth, only small things with great love. ~Mother Teresa

Gravitation is not responsible for people falling in love. ~Albert Einstein

When I saw you I fell in love. And you smiled because you knew. ~Arrigo Boito

 I know what love is, because of you. ~Herman Hesse

Planning a wedding is stressful, and if find yourself wondering “is this normal” or “what do other people do” you are not alone! Average marriage statistics are talked about quiet frequently to help couples plan their wedding.  The following statistics are interesting facts that you can use to help you plan your wedding.

The average American engagement is 16 months.

175 guests are invited to an average wedding

35% of weddings occur in the summer; 29% in the spring; 23% in the fall; 13% in the winter

$22,000 is the average amount spent on a traditional American wedding

Percentage of brides who say they’ll be changing their surnames: 60%

53% of weddings occur in the afternoon; 31% in the evening; 16% in the morning

30% of receptions are held in churches; 20% in hotels; 20% in country clubs, 10% each in fraternal halls, private homes, and other locations

38% of weddings have a buffet; 34% have a sit-down dinner; 28% serve only cake and punch

62% of weddings have a flower girl

56% have a ring bearer

Credit: Association of Bridal Consultants, Conde Nast Bridal Group, National Bridal Service, National Center for Health Statistics, Greeting Card Association, National Association of Wedding Ministers.

Today’s inspiration board features the newest member of the New and Blue Invitation Suite “Jolie.” For the bride who loves everything French (wine, bubbly, shoes, cheese… oh the list)!! Enjoy these pictures for a lovely French wedding.

Photo Credit: Bride.com, The Knot, Project Wedding, Weddings In France

Wish Upon a Wedding is the World’s first nonprofit wedding wish granting organization. Wish Upon a Wedding provides weddings at destinations across the United States for individuals facing life-threatening illness.  This amazing organization is a chance for couples to enjoy a very special day, without any thoughts of existing health issues, while surrounded by their closest family and friends.

Wish Upon a Wedding officially launched in January of 2010, and currently has over a dozen chapters to serve Wish Applicants. The chapters service couples residing in or wishing to get married within 300 miles of any one of their chapter locations. 

Please visit their website for more information if you would like to donate items or if you would like to be a part of their Wish Granting Team {or know someone who would}.

http://wishuponawedding.org/

We decided a little bit ago to do some industry research on good bachelorette party ideas (lucky us, right?). After brainstorming and visiting some places, one of our favorite spots was Portland Beauty Bar.

The Portland Beauty Bar located on 1st and Ash is a vintage beauty parlor serving stiff drinks. Monday through Friday from 4-7pm and Saturdays from 6pm-2am, bachelorette parties are able to take advantage of their Martini’s and Manicure happy hour. For only $10 you can sit back and enjoy a manicure while sipping on a delish martini. For parties of six or more, call ahead to make a reservation. For more information check our their website.

Don’t forget to stalk up on your bachelorette party favors before hitting the town. For sashes, crowns, buttons and games visit us in Portland or online.

As your wedding is approaching, it may feel like you have a million things to do. Not to mention you have so many checklists stuffed in your purse you can’t remember what is what any more. Well no worries, come on in and visit us at New and Blue. We will make sure we take good care of you and get all those last minute items purchased. Below is a little checklist of things that often get missed!

• Shop for Bachelorette party favors
• Purchase thank you cards
• Bridal accessories: garter, unity candle, toasting flutes, ring-bearer pillow, flower girl basket, wedding cake topper, cake serving set, honeymoon accessories
• Guest book and pen
• Wedding photo albums
• Purchase attendant gifts

Chocolate brown is a great warm color for a wedding this summer/fall. Depending on the mood or season of the wedding, chocolate brown can be accented with colors such as a bright pink or soft sage.

An added benefit of this color: Tuxedo’s can often be rented in chocolate brown.

Photo Credit: The Knot, Brides.com, Sophie’s, New and Blue

We just marked down more great items in our retail store. Come in and check out some of the sale items.

Item 1: A set of 6 cattail correspondence cards. Perfect for an invitation, menu or direction card. Invitation designs also available in dandelion and lily pad.

Item 2: 10 blank 5 x 7 invitations perfect for a spring shower. Invitation features pink gift boxes among flowers and bees.

Item 3:  8 bridal invitations. The card features a bride’s veil and dress on the front. Invitations are easy to create and print.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Looking for a sassy color…lipstick red is a perfect choice. Above are some great ideas on how to incorporate red into your wedding. An added benefit about this color: flower, ribbon, candy  and linen choices are endless…. Don’t forget to accessorize your ceremony with a splash of red.

Photo Credit: The Knot, InStyle Weddings, Project Weddings.

Summer is right around the corner which means lots of weddings are right around the corner. Below are some items you can come by and pick up in our retail store (Portland, OR).

Attendants gifts, bachelorette ideas, thank you cards.

Wedding accessories: garter, unity candle, flutes, ring-bearer pillows

M-F: 10-6pm, Sat: 11-6pm

Look forward to seeing you soon!