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Art Deco Style in Pasadena

    Art Deco gets a blast of Southern California cool with this Gatsby-inspired 1920’s styled wedding shoot. There were lots of vintage details expertly combined with modern wedding decor! I am thankful to have been asked to design the Art Deco wedding invitations for this vintage-inspired wedding shoot that was just featured in Hey Wedding Lady! Everything from the flowers to the Bride's ethereal veil are just so lovely! Southern California based Marine from Flower and Sugar Events and Simply Adria Photography have a great eye on how to really mix vintage with modern to make this shoot super unique! Their vision and expertise is extraordinary!


    Photography by Simply Adri Photography // Wedding Venue: The York Manor // Event Planning and Floral Design by Flower and Sugar Event // Event Planning by Kindred Weddings and Events // Wedding Cake by Roobina’s Cake // Wedding Dresses from Lili Bridals // Jewelry from Trumpet and Horn // Makeup Artist: The Look by Julie // Hair Styling by Ruth B Medrano Beauty // Groom’s Attire from Suits by Charles // Event Rentals from CMC Event Rentals and MTB Event Rentals // Craft Beer Bar: Draft in Style // Signage by Z Create Design // Art Deco Wedding Invitations by Gilded Swan Paperie, formerly GoGoSnap! Stationery // Calligraphy by JenPens Calligraphy // Models: Michael and Amanda Greig




    Save the Date Etiquette

      Updated: Mar 27, 2020

      Whilst reading my Emily Post etiquette books, I routinely like to ponder why some traditions are not around anymore. Announcing that somebody just got engaged used to be a very formal affair. Days before the formal "announcement" the Bride and Groom wrote to their intimate friends and relatives telling them of said engagement and to not tell anyone else until a specified date. Upon completing that task, these intimate friends and relative entertained the Bride and Groom privately.


      The formal announcement would have been made by the parents. This is done intimately by note, word of mouth and in the local newspaper or social register. Telephoning the Society Editor was a given. If you were a prominent citizen, then they would post your photographs. Engraved announcements were not correct and never done. If permitted, this would be our modern Save the Date as we know it today.



      Today, with our bustling society and full work schedules, a Save the Date is a must. Guests need to know if they should take off work, and if so, for how long. Travel arrangements must be made if you are having any out of town guests. Send out Save the Dates 8 - 12 months in advance of your wedding day. Earlier is better if it is a destination wedding. All you need are your names, date, city and state and a "formal invitation to follow". You may put your wedding website on your Save the Date. It does not, however, go on your formal invitation.


      Although it may not be the 1880's or even the 1920s', our parents do not routinely call the Society Editors at our local papers to inform the world of your engagement. But you can still relax knowing you are not breaking any tradition by sending out a Save the Date. It's just a "must" for today's Bride and Groom. So have fun, get colorful and let your friends know to SAVE YOUR DATE!
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      Art Deco Save the Date Card by Gilded Swan Paperie



      Celestial Weddings are Stellar!

        Alysha and Cody’s ‘celestial neon’ wedding was a day made of stellar dreams. Their glamorous ceremony, held in the coolest industrial warehouse space in Brooklyn, New York, was bedecked with sparkly, starry wonder and neon lights as dazzling as the couples themselves. They started it all by choosing my vintage inspired "Paper Moon" celestial wedding invitations to set the tone. Their wedding was featured on Rock & Roll Bride and photographed by the fabulous David Pearlman. Mixing modern with vintage never looked so cool!


        Photography: David Perlman Photography // Planner: Jason Mitchell Kahn & Co. // Officiant: Jeff Blumenkrantz // Venue: The Green Building, New York // Bride's Dress: Hayley Paige via Kleinfeld // Bride's Shoes: Chiara Ferragni // Bride's Nails: Paintbox // Bride's Jewellery & Groom's Ring: Catbird // Bride's Wedding Ring: Sofia Zakia // Cake: Zac YoungFlowers: Kukka // Vintage Wedding Stationery by Gilded Swan Paperie formerly GoGoSnap! Stationery // Catering: Korilla // Glamorous Celestial New York Wedding: Chick'n Cone // DJ: 21st Century Sounds // Decor: The Color Condition // Neons: Name Glo // Rentals: Broadway Party Rentals




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