A Classic Alabama Church Wedding

February 8, 2019

“The first weekend of the year was filled with Haley and John’s gorgeous downtown Mobile, Alabama wedding and if their wedding was any indication of what I can expect from all of my fantastic couples this year I am in for a serious treat! Everything was perfect and pretty — such lovely way to start the year. I absolutely adored her stunning Heidi Elnora wedding gown and Sara Gabriel lace edged veil, and those AMAZING Aminah Abdul Jillil sandals.” Check out this stunning Alabama church wedding and all of its beauty!

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3 Reasons to Consider Printed Wedding Save-the-Dates

February 6, 2019

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Weddings are expensive. We hear it time and time again and it’s true! From the invitations to the meals to every table, chair, favor and detail, brides are always looking for ways to save. And while some may think about skipping those save the dates altogether, we’ve got three reasons we think you should consider getting those gorgeous save-the-dates printed.

Paperlust has the most gorgeous collection of beautiful save the dates and wedding invitations that are personalized, stunning and totally unique! With so many styles ranging from vintage save the dates to retro wedding invitations to rustic save the dates, abstract wedding invitations and so much more, you’re sure to find wedding stationery that totally matches your wedding style.

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1. The Personal Touch

We love when brides and grooms make their wedding day their own — make it totally YOU. And since the save the dates are the first wedding detail your guests will see, it’s such a great way to show off your personal style, even months before the wedding rolls around.

Beautiful save the dates are a way to make your guests feel significant and to show them that they are important in your lives. And I mean, who doesn’t love receiving a beautifully addressed save the date in the mail? I know I do!

2. Establishing Your Signature Style

Eclectic, romantic, minimalist or vibrant, select something that peeks at your wedding colors, the theme and feel you’re going for and something that reflects your personal style as a couple. Your save the date is the first element your wedding guests will see and it totally sets the tone for your wedding day!

You’ve been dreaming of this day for years so why not build up a little fun anticipation for your guests as well? It’s all part of the excitement that we all love!

3. A Handy Reminder

We all have calendars we can’t seem to keep track of and printed save the dates work as the perfect visual reminder that your big day is coming up. Your guests can put it on their refrigerator with a magnet so it’s at the forefront of their minds day in and day out. And I don’t know about you, but there’s something about seeing a save the date up there that makes me smile daily — it’s a constant reminder of that happiness and love we all love to celebrate together.

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A Romantic Greenhouse Engagement

February 6, 2019

“Drew sent Courtney on a journey to all of her favorite places. About mid day he had told her he had a special date planned for the both of them and that she must be ready by a specific time. Her sister came in her room and handed her an envelope labeled #1. She read the card and walked to the first place Drew ever told her that he loved her. There her mother and father were there anxiously awaiting what was no longer their little girl. They began praying with her and reminded her just how much she meant to them. They then handed her two envelopes labeled 2 & 3. She read number two so quickly as journeyed to Caney where the couple officially got the label of “boyfriend and girlfriend.” There she met with Bailey, Courtney’s spiritual mentor. She walked her through what being a wife meant and also grabbed hands and prayed for what was to come. As soon as Courtney got back into the car, bawling of course, she set out in another journey to the place that card #3 had said. The place the couple first met, Drew’s high school gym. They were introduced by there parents there after one of Courtney’s volleyball games that took place at Dewey. There parents, funny enough, went to High School in Sedan KS together. Anyways, there Courtney met with Drew’s parents. They spoke truth into her and his mother even shared a very heart felt letter with Courtney. She left the gym only to end up at Drew’s Church (FBC Dewey). Her card that lead her there, said “go to the place that I first fell in love with you and plan to marry you.” So the suspense in this moment was beyond crazy. She arrived and walked in the doors. There were pictures of be couples most fun memories hung everywhere. As she opened the doors that lead to the staged Drew has candles lit all the way to the front of the building. He lit Moreno candles in the shape of a cross and had Courtney’s favorite song playing (I Do by Matthew West). As she approached Drew she couldn’t help but smile and cry the most excited tears. The first thing Drew did was grab her hands and pray. As soon as he said “Amen” he got down on one knee and the rest is history!”