Monique Lhuillier Invitations Are On Sale

On Sale Through June 30, 2010

Just in time for your fall wedding, all invitations, save the dates and wedding programs from the Monique Lhuillier Fine Paper Collection are 15% off the list price. Call today to make an appointment to view this beautiful collection in person and feel the luxurious papers, ribbons and accents that make this collection so special.

(615) 465-8099

info@williamsoncountyweddings.com

The Complete Wedding Paper Ensemble

A big part of what any event planner does is to help maintain the overall vision for the event he or she is planning for a client. At Williamson County Weddings & Events, we like to think of ourselves as co-creators of the occasion right along side the client. Based on our skills and experience, we can take their ideas (and budget) far beyond what they might be able to do on their own.

The Wedding Paper Ensemble is no exception. It is important to allow every printed piece to seamlessly blend into your wedding style. That does not mean every single piece has to match perfectly, but rather it should maintain the same essence, elegance or whimsy from start to finish. Papers, inks and accents should stay in the same color family so that everything appears interchangeable, but also maintains a stand-alone finished look.

Take a look at this ensemble created recently for a client. Verity and John wanted a classic, traditional look for all of their printed pieces, but their wedding style was more vintage English garden in natural tones accented in shades of purple. Perfect for their garden wedding set at the groom's family estate in Nashville.

Each piece was gorgeous on its own, but when put into context of the entire wedding day, every piece worked together perfectly for the charming, classic look the couple desired.

Design by CJ Dickson for Williamson County Weddings & Events

This ensemble began with a beautiful Save the Date card printed on aubergine paper with silver ink. The vintage floral print design and combination of traditional scripts and contemporary block lettering set the tone for a elegant garden wedding.

Design by CJ Dickson for Williamson County Weddings & Events

Next up is the invitation. This classic ecru card was black ink was perfectly understated. The contemporary type setting and custom designed monogram brought a level of formality and tradition to the wedding that makes quite an impression.

Design by CJ Dickson for Williamson County Weddings & Events

Programs for the ceremony are often a last minute scramble but not for Verity and John. We took the formality of the invitation (as well as the beautiful monogram) and used a similar ecru card with black but softened the look with a lavender satin ribbon. In the context of the garden ceremony, the added color was just enough to complete the look.

Design by CJ Dickson for Williamson County Weddings & Events

Even the best laid plans can have a curve ball thrown in at the last minute. When plans change, I suggest letting your guest know about it in style! When circumstances led to a time change for the ceremony, we created this beautiful postcard for Verity & John's guests and mailed it out approximately one month before the wedding. Again, keeping with the classic ecru paper and black ink, we added another vintage floral design that fit perfectly with style of the wedding.

Design by CJ Dickson for Williamson County Weddings & Events

If I had my way, I would create a menu card for every event. It is just such a perfect way to finish a place setting and also let your guests know what they are being served. Notice for Verity and John, we used the same aubergine paper and silver ink as we did on the Save the Dates, but a different vintage inspired design. Again, everything coordinates, but also stands alone. Considering context is very important. How and where your printed pieces will be used is an important consideration.

Verity, John and CJ at the end of a beautiful wedding day.

I hope article gives you some insight into creating a beautiful paper ensemble for your own wedding. Don't feel like everything has to be "matchy matchy." Just stick to the same color palette you are using for the entire event design and don't be afraid to try something a little bit different on each piece. Just consider the context in which each piece is being used when making your color selections and always remember - have fun! --CJ

If a picture says a thousand words...

...these would say WOW 1,000 times! Mel is just amazing. She and Sean dropped off the finished images from our recent Pretty Papers Photoshoot (an unofficial title, but one I like) and we are SO thrilled.

Thank you again Mel for your time and creativity, and everyone stay tuned for our upcoming Boutique Gallery which will debut on www.williamsoncountyweddings.com soon!

Just a few teasers...

Invitations done McLellan Style!

This year we have gotten some truly fabulous social paper lines into our Boutique and the response has been incredible! So, in needing some great shots of our hottest pieces, I turned to no other than the FAB-U-LOUS (yes yall, she gets caps AND dashes!!) Mel McLellan of McLellan Style. I just knew she'd have a great eye for the colors and textures, but she still blew me away!!


Enjoy browsing some of her favorite shots on their BLOG - we'll have more for you here soon, with details about the pieces, but enjoy the eye candy for now! Thanks Mel! :)

25 Free Invitations Offer Extended!

Now through April 5^th, receive 25 FREE invitations or save the dates when you order from any Checkerboard wedding album or our Save the Date album. Here are some of our favorites:

October Sale

New month, new sale! For October, since we're seeing so many new engagments for 2009, Save the Dates are back on sale - 15% off!

Also, we have a new website in the works and can't wait to share it with you all! Its going to be beautiful and so easy to use, so stay tuned!!

Cheekwood Enchanted Brides Show

CJ, Kelsie, and Amy at the WCW&E Booth

Thanks to all the brides, grooms, families, and friends we met yesterday at Enchanted Brides' Cheekwood show! It was great to talk with all of you and we look forward to meeting with those of you have appointments coming up at our Downtown Franklin Boutique!

Don't forget that if you picked up a card, it has a gift certificate on the back that you can use at any time! Please call us at 615.465.8099 or email us at info@williamsoncountyweddings.com if you have any other questions or would like to make an appointment!

Save the Date of the Week!

Just two weeks left in our 20% off Save the Date Sale, don't delay! 615.465.8099 or info@williamsoncountyweddings.com.

Here's our favorite this week...

Don't forget our August Save the Date sale!

Remember, 20% off all Save the Date orders this month - don't wait!



Here's our favorite of the week:

Cannery Ballroom Open House - What a Blast!

Thanks to all the vendors and clients we met at last night's Cannery Ballroom Open House! A special thanks to Jimm Wright for the beautiful flowers he put at our booth, and to Maples Wedding Cakes for letting us display their "My Romance" cake along side our invitations.

Ann from photo-wonder-team The Photographix was kind enough to snap these shots of our booth, and the special lighting from Nashville Event Lighting really made things sparkle. Like the logo? He can do the same thing for you! A company logo, a monogram, a date - whatever you need! Also a big thanks to the Nashville Jazz Group for playing such beautiful music all night. And it was great to see our friends at Chef's Market catering - yum!

Most of all, THANK YOU to Telisha at the Cannery Ballroom for making us so welcome and taking great care of all the vendors.

See you next time!

August Sale!

New month, new sale! This month, save 20% on your Save the Date orders when you mention this blog post. Call Amy, Kelsie, or CJ to make your appointment! 615.465.8099 or info@williamsoncountyweddings.com.

Save the Dates can be fun and whimsical or elegant formal pieces - it all about you! Below are some our favorite, some hot off the press and some of our best sellers!

July Sale!

Well, the summer heat may have gotten to us, friends - we're offering 15% off ANYTHING in our boutique through the end of July when you mention this blog! That means invitations, programs, accessories, favors - you name it!! Vendors, don't forget to tell your clients!

Here's just a sampling of our favorite new goodies just in...

This first one is called Chloe and simply everyone who comes in falls in love with it - with all the papers, inks, and ribbons being customizable you can really make this one your own!

I love this Save the Date - while we have a collection of great fun and whimsical Save the Date options, I prefer mine a little more formal, and this a great inbetween option!

If you're a bit more of a funky bride, come check out our Something Different line - classy but fun!

These next two are from our environmentally friendly line...recycled papers, vegetable inks, and still stylish! I just adore this citron green color.

And this shows that recycled paper invitations can still be formal and traditional.

These are my favorite style flutes that we carry - I can't resist a diamond stuffed stem! :)


Such a cute way to pack up your favors - these cones come in burgandy, gold, white or ivory, with silver or gold stitching. Matches any scheme! The same look also comes in a box versus a cone (perfect for those of you thinking of the uber-popular favor of 2008, chocolate truffles!)


Call or email CJ, Kelsie, or myself for an appointment and remember to mention the blog to receive 15% off! 615.465.8099
info@williamsoncountyweddings.com

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