February 27th, 2009
Here’s another great Save the Date Magnet design that was ordered by a New and Blue customer. Anissa is a graphic designer and created this magnet from scratch! I love the gray and the orange together - very chic. I also love how she used the damask pattern in the design. Anissa and Nathan will be married on August 1, 2009 in Maryland. Congratulations you two!
Remember: This design was entirely created by this customer. New and Blue cannot design your custom magnet design for you. You can create your own custom magnet design by clicking here.
February 26th, 2009
Arabella Papers is having a fantastic sale on their luxury wedding invitations… up to $450 savings on your RSVP sets! Their invitations have been shown in many bridal publications, such as InStyle Weddings and The Knot 2009. The invitations stand in a class all their own - there really isn’t a comparable choice! Their font selections and design choices give them a regal and traditional look. But paired with the iridescent paper and bold colors they have modern twist. You can customize these invitations in so many ways, so get creative! Whether you want to go all out with their 7″ x 8.5″ Grande Ribbon Folder invitation, or scale it down to a gorgeous 2-layer 5″ x 7″ panel invitation - you can get exactly what you want with Arabella Papers!
Hurry and get your order ready… sales ends February 28 (THIS SATURDAY!!!). You can order over the phone, in our retail boutique, or by email to kristen@newandblue.com.
February 25th, 2009
I recently received a giant stack of east coast bridal planning magazines (thanks babe!) so get ready for lots of tips and tricks from that end of the states. Looking through Boston Weddings magazine, I found the coolest hotel reception space! If you’re in that area, you NEED to check out The Liberty Hotel. It’s a building that was formerly a jail and has been recently renovated. The lobby bar, Clink, extends to an atrium that features exposed brick, large windows, swanky furniture and wall decor, and fantastic chandeliers. Even if you don’t choose it for a wedding… go hang out there. 
February 24th, 2009
While we carry a wide selection of cake toppers, including some humorous cake toppers, you can also find some more unique ones at Archie McPhee in Seattle, WA. I saw the funny cake topper selection from the novelty giant featured on the Travel Network, but found they offer a small selection of the toppers on their website. According to the show I was watching, the store features approximately 25 hilarious cake toppers, but I only see a few online. You may want to swing by the store if you’re looking for others…
www.mcphee.com . Archie McPhee . Seattle, WA
February 23rd, 2009
New and Blue has received a Carlson Craft excellence award for 2008. New and Blue also won in 2007. Each year Carlson Craft, the nation’s leading wholesale printing company presents only a few select businesses with this presigious award for outstanding performance and exceptional sales achievements.
New and Blue’s line of Carlson Craft invitations can be viewed here. http://www.newandblue.cceasy.com.
February 23rd, 2009
Wedding websites are so helpful for many reasons. For someone like myself who is perpetually organizing, it’s the perfect way to neatly keep all the important event information in one place. Guests can access it time and time again, plus you’ll save a bit of money by not having to print additional cards to match your invitations. Some have places to post pictures, tell stories, introduce key wedding participants, select a song to play on the page, and even online RSVP options. There are tons of places you can find a wedding website, but here are a few places to look for some stylish (and FREE) ones:
www.theknot.com www.ewedding.com www.mywedding.com www.weddingwire.com
February 20th, 2009
I saw a fun idea on another blog that I thought I’d share with you. If you’re considering have a photo booth at your wedding reception, add this to your list. There are companies, such as this one, that will produce life-sized cardboard cutouts from any photo. You could have a photo of you and your fiance turned into a cardboard cutout for your guests to pose with! Or even better - get those ones that have the head removed so they can put their heads in for your two as the “bride and groom”. How funny would that be?! It’s like Disneyland or something. It made me laugh - what a fun idea.
February 19th, 2009
Looking for the perfect gift for the couple that has everything? Or maybe to satisfy the need of your “unique” bridesmaid who has a passion for odd things? Or just cool things for your new home as a couple? Check out Uncommon Goods. They have all sorts of home decor, accents, office stuff, furniture and more. These are just a few of the fun things I found on the site… see what you can find.
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