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  • Well Said - Invitation Wording Anatomy Series - Who's paying?

    Posted on Tuesday June 9th, 2009 at 20:14 in well said

    It may seem like an abrupt question but really the first one you need to ask when creating your invitation wording. If you are planning a sizable affair your wedding day is about more than simply the groom and yourself. Most likely there will b...

  • Well Said - Invitation Wording Anatomy Series - Introduction

    Posted on Wednesday June 3rd, 2009 at 12:52 in well said

    Nearly every day I receive inquiries regarding invitation wording. Now we all know that a simple google search under "invitation wording etiquette" will produce a bevy of options to craft your invitation prose. I have found however the standard i...

  • Well Said - A few words from Gordon...

    Posted on Wednesday April 29th, 2009 at 11:43 in well said

    Several weeks ago I received a lovely email from Monika in Sweden. She spoke of her plans for a September wedding at a countryside Inn and a day filled with thoughtful details for her guests. After working through the first design round of her Vint...

  • Well Said - Lennon and McCartney

    Posted on Wednesday April 22nd, 2009 at 13:54 in well said

    Ashley chose a lovely quote by Lennon and McCartney to embellish her fringe invitations. This was quite the intricate design featuring bold artwork and unexpected details. The quote tag adorned with a grosgrain ribbon wrap just adds to the edgy pe...

  • Well Said - The Notebook

    Posted on Wednesday April 15th, 2009 at 10:00 in well said

    I had an hour long chat with Amber late last week. She chose the Vintage Stamped Tree invitation after seeing our photo in The Knot, but had quite a different take on the concept...second to her savvy color palette and whimsical sensibilities is h...

  • Well Said - Como é grande o meu amor por você

    Posted on Wednesday March 11th, 2009 at 12:00 in well said

    Several bride's have asked - what does the quote on Aline's invitation mean?The answer - thanks to Google translator:"How great my love for you"Simple and to the point...If you follow me on Twitter you may know that the answer to most questions is ju...

  • Well Said - This is the start of something good.

    Posted on Wednesday February 4th, 2009 at 09:50 in well said

    My brides are the most creative, I must say. Therese chose this quote from a favorite song and it speaks volumes in a quiet, simple way. Combined with my Lacy Tree and winding path artwork her chosen words give her invitation suite a sense of place...

  • Well Said - A letter to keep forever.

    Posted on Wednesday January 21st, 2009 at 10:43 in well said

    One of my favorite pieces to create is the personal thank you letter, as I like to call them. These letters are typically given by the bride or groom to members of the wedding party, close family or each other. At Momental we like to create elabor...

  • Well Said - Rumi, An unusual quote

    Posted on Wednesday January 14th, 2009 at 09:35 in well said

    I just love this quote Jessica chose to compliment her invitation suite. In her words "I wanted to avoid the standard choices in wedding quotes, I wanted something subtle, romantic".A great resource for finding quotations is www.thinkexist.com. You ...

  • Well Said - Braveheart

    Posted on Wednesday January 7th, 2009 at 11:48 in well said

    Love this quote - such a beautiful sentiment....This design for Melissa is such a joy in shades of fuchsia, taupe and pale pink. The Willow Pocket from Envelopments is adorned with a petite seal....

  • Well Said - Thoughtful Ceremony Program Pages

    Posted on Wednesday December 10th, 2008 at 11:29 in well said

    I am a big fan of ceremony programs! I can’t think of a better way to include your guests and help them connect in a personal way to the ceremony. Often brides create very simple programs or exclude them totally for fear they will end up in the t...

  • Well Said - Walt Whitman

    Posted on Wednesday December 3rd, 2008 at 14:17 in well said

    I love this poem, so simple and sweet. Perfect if you are looking for something a bit out of the ordinary.I give you my hand...I give you my love...I give you myself... Will you give me yourself? Will you come travel with me? Shall we stick by eac...

  • Well Said - A Wedding Bicycle built for two

    Posted on Wednesday November 26th, 2008 at 10:46 in well said

    Rebecca called me about two months ago with a lovely quote she wanted to center her entire invitation design around. The Vintage Lacy Tree was the perfect collection, so I created a tree-scape featuring a tandem bicycle. Rebecca hoped her invite wou...

  • Well Said - A Sunny Sentiment

    Posted on Wednesday November 19th, 2008 at 11:14 in well said

    Short and sweet this week. I just adore this quote! This sweet design was created for Jody and Randy. I combined happy shades of yellow with my whimsical watercolor tree with sheer shimmer hand-painted details. Does anyone feel like lemonade??...

  • Well Said - Sandi and Bill

    Posted on Wednesday November 12th, 2008 at 09:37 in well said

    When I first spoke to Sandi I was immediately enchanted by her energy. She was married a second time to the love of her life this past September. She called one afternoon and gave me complete creative control of her invitation design - she simply ...

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    Posted on Wednesday November 5th, 2008 at 09:02 in well said

    This week we are finishing up Tarra and Justin's oh so stylish save the dates. The biggest hurdle for this design was crafting the perfect wording to best suit their situation. Tarra and Justin are tying the knot in Hawaii but are planing a sizabl...

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    Posted on Tuesday October 28th, 2008 at 17:41 in well said

    I am a big fan of quotes. I believe a well placed quote or thoughtful grouping of words can really transform the impact of a stationery ensemble. I love bringing together words and artwork to tell a story.I am also a big fan of Broadway! One of my fa...