Invitation Wording

There are a number of things you need to take into consideration when choosing and deciding on your wedding invitations. With so many options, it can be difficult to decide what style of invitations you want, but on top of choosing style, colors, fonts, etc, you also have to decide on the wording. This can be more difficult than you might think. There are a number of different ways you can word your invitation, and many of them depend on who is hosting and/or paying for the wedding. 
Jenn and Kevin's Wedding
Photo courtesy of Candid Moments Photography
If the bride and groom are hosting, but want their parents involved, you could start with something like this:
Together with their parents
(Bride's Full Name)
and 
(Groom's Full Name)
Request the honor of your presence a their marriage...

OR

Because you have shared in our lives
By your friendship and love, we
(Bride's Name)
and 
(Groom's Name)
Together with our parents
Invite you to share the beginning of our new life together
When we exchange marriage vows...
Roberta and Allen's Wedding
Photo courtesy of Tami Melissa Photography
It all depends on how formal you want your invitation to be, or how formal your event is. If the bride and groom are hosting and their parents are unable to attend, or they'd rather not mention them on the invitation, the above options still work, just omit "together with their parents".  

If the bride's parents are hosting this is a nice, traditional option:
Mr. and Mrs. Bride's Parents Names
request the honor of  your presence at the marriage of their daughter
(Bride's Name)
to 
(Groom's Name)
son of
Mr. and Mrs. Groom's Parents Names...
Alyssa and Josh's Wedding
Photo courtesy of Jennifer Childress Photography
Or if you just want the bride's parents on the invitation:
Mr. and Mrs. Bride's Parents Names
request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter
(Bride's Name)
to 
(Groom's Name)...

If both sets of parents are hosting:
Mr. and Mrs. Bride's Parents Names
and 
Mr. and Mrs. Groom's Parents Names
request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their children
(Bride's Name)
and 
(Groom's Name)...
Devon and John's Wedding
Photo courtesy of Michael's Photography
If either set of parents (or both) are divorced, there are a few ways you can handle it. You can just choose to use the bride and groom to be's names and include "together with their parents", or if the groom's parents are divorced here are a couple of options:
Mr. and Mrs. Bride's Parents Names
request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter
(Bride's Name)
to 
(Groom's Name)
son of 
Mrs. Mother of Groom's Name and Mr. Father of Groom's Name

OR

Mr. and Mrs. Bride's Parent's Names
request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter
(Bride's Name)
to 
(Groom's Name)
Mr. and Mrs. Groom's Mother and Husband's Name and Mr. and Mrs. Groom's Father and Wife's Name

If the bride's parents are divorced:
Mrs. Bride's Mother's Name and Mr. Bride's Father's Name
request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter
(Bride's Name)
to 
(Groom's Name)
son of 
Mr. and Mrs. Groom's Parents Name

There are many ways to make any of these options more or less formal. It all depends on the type of event you're planning and how involved everyone is. 

You can also change the wording to suit the season, your chosen theme, or even use a quote or song lyrics that are meaningful to you. The invitation sets the stage for your wedding and gives guests and idea of what the night will be like. It can also be a reflection of you as a couple, so if you're throwing a formal event, then use more formal wording. But if you're a fun loving couple throwing a more laid back event, choose wording to reflect that. 

-Becky

Kate and Andrew's Wedding

Kate and Andrew were married in May at Ebenezer United Methodist Church in Delaware and held their rocking reception at The Carriage House at Rockwood Park. Kate is the sister of one of our past grooms and we were so happy to be working with her and her awesome family again! Kate and her bridesmaids started with hair done by Fusion Salon and makeup done by Emily of Cheekadee. Kate wore a beautiful lace gown and her bridesmaids all wore different dresses that were the perfect shade of pale pink! After their traditional ceremony, everyone headed over to the reception and were treated to a delicious cocktail hour prepared by The Greenery Caterers. They featured beer from their favorite local brewery, Twin Lakes, and specialty cocktails that included spiked lemonade and sweet tea. Kate did a fabulous job creating the details for her wedding. Each table had a lace edged burlap square with votives wrapped in twine and lace that surround the centerpieces that were created by Theresa Floral Design. Theresa also provided the vintage door that we used as a table for the escort cards. We hung string lights over the ballroom which really added warmth to the room and made for romantic pictures! Joe from DJ's Available got the party started and the newlywed couple surprised their guests with an appearance of YoUDee from The University of Delaware where they met- it was a huge hit! Their simple and delicious wedding cake was created by Sweets to You By Ginger. A big thank you to the always incredible Tony and Amy of Hoffer Photography for sending us these images!

Congratulations Kate and Andrew! 

Lovesick Expo

We're so excited to announce that we'll be exhibiting at the Lovesick Expo at the World Cafe Live in Philadelphia this year! The Lovesick Expo is unlike any other bridal expo out there. We're elated to be exhibiting alongside some of the coolest wedding professionals in the Philadelphia area. We want all of our brides (and future brides!) to come and attend this great event, so head over to the Lovesick Expo website and scoop up your tickets! Share this with your engaged friends and be sure to come say hi to us at our booth. We can't wait to see you all there!

Winter and Holiday Wedding Inspiration

Holiday shopping season has officially begun, and so have winter weddings. Don't be afraid to incorporate a holiday color scheme or winter ambiance to your big day. 

Wedding Colors
Colors of the season are light blue, brown, white, silver, gold, red, and green. You can bring these colors into play through your decor, accents, florals, and attire. 

Red is very popular for bridesmaids dresses. 
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If you are aiming for a winter white theme, but want to stay away from the red and white color scheme, consider a silver, white, and blue combination, or a blue and brown combo. 

Flowers
Winter flowers typically include, calla lilies, red roses, and amaryllis, but you can include fuller flowers as well, such as hydrangeas and ranunculus. Simple white boutonnieres with some greenery look very nice on your groomsmen. You can add sparkle to your bouquet by wrapping the stems in crystal embellished ribbon. 

Cocktails
Adding a festive cocktail is a good way to incorporate the holiday/winter theme into your big day. Consider a hot chocolate martini or eggnog. A hot chocolate bar served during dessert offers guests a nice treat as well.
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Centerpieces
Continuing to warm your guests, candles are great centerpieces for winter weddings. You can also bring the icy outdoors inside with vases filled with winter branches, that can be draped with hanging crystals to reflect the light off the votives on the table. 

Dessert
Your cake is a great place to continue your theme. A cake trimmed in red or white ribbon, or topped with roses keeps simplicity and theme intact. You can also play up the winter season with a white vintage style cake dusted with edible silver powder so it gleams. You can incorporate snowflakes, pine cones, and winter branches to detail the cake and continue your decor elements. 
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Favors
Chocolates are very popular this season. Consider chocolate covered cranberries or pomegranates. To add a dash of peppermint and the warmth of chocolate, try some Candy Cane Hearts.
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The holidays are a special time to share with loved ones and your wedding gives family and friends one more reason to get together and celebrate!

Happy Holidays and Happy Wedding Planning!

-Gina