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Author: Lara Casey

Welcome back to our twenty first spectacular Wanwisa Wednesday! Be sure to check out her previous posts I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII, XIII, XIV, XV, XVI, XVII, XVII, XIX and XX for more fabulous wedding inspiration!

It’s that time of year where award shows are airing every other night on television and suspense ensues nominees as last year’s winners clumsily rip through envelopes, and for people who celebrate the Lunar New Year, red envelopes are all over the place. With that said, today’s post is all about the envelope! Such a tiny detail, but so much can be done with this useful paper item to help add that stylish touch to your wedding day details!

Try adding a chic detail via lining the envelopes of your save-the-dates, invitations, and response cards {see second row, first photo; a delicious marble lined envelope echoes the swirling calligraphy on a set of invitations via Martha Stewart, and entire fourth row, a glamorous suite with black and white damask lining including a long-envelope-sleeve with escort tags attached offer guests a lovely way to house photo booth photos! via Brides}. Envelopes can be added for a clever touch! Have a look at the very first photo… kill two birds with one stone and attach an envelope housing escort cards to the back of a booklet-style program {via Martha Stewart Weddings}. Another great idea is to add an envelope with a stash of tissues in it on a ceremony program, your sappy aunt will surely appreciate it! {second row, second photo via Martha Stewart Weddings}. Try passing out vellum envelopes filled with confetti, dried rose petals or rice for the ceremony toss {top right photo via Martha Stewart Weddings and third row, first photo via Brides}. Another fun idea is to attach them to pages of a scrapbook and have your guests slip notes on mini stock cards in them, seal the envelopes and open up on a rainy day to read your wedding day wishes! {second row, right photo via Martha Stewart Weddings}.

Think outside the box and create envelopes out of sweet square-shaped doilies {top row, middle photo via Martha Stewart Weddings}. Try creating a miniature envelope out of grosgrain ribbons to house your rings {third row, third photo via Brides}. These days, envelopes get a fancy makeover and take the form of enclosures, use these chic paper wraps for programs and invitation sets {third row, second photo: a fun program mounted on a tag-shaped enclosure via Brides and third row, right most photo: an invitation suite housed in a pocket enclosure helps keep multiple-part invitations allowing brides to send out tidy and chic inviations loaded with information via Brides}. For another chic look at enclosures, see last row, last photo for a chic fuchsia invitation mounted on a double-pocket enclosure and wrapped up in pretty ribbons {via Brides}. Lastly, for a witty save-the-date, insert your save-the-date into a cut-out sleeve that reveals only the date! {see bottom left photos via Brides}.

So go ahead and push the envelope on adding unique details to your special day!

Until next week! Xoxo, Wanwisa

lara Written with love by Lara Casey
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  1. avatar Teresa reply

    I think there is nothing lovelier than a lined envelope. Awesome post!

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Welcome back to our twentieth spectacular Wanwisa Wednesday! Be sure to check out her previous posts I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII, XIII, XIV, XV, XVI, XVII, XVII and XIX for more fabulous wedding inspiration!

I was inspired to put together an inspiration board of international-jet-setting, eclectic event designs by an email I received from Horchow.com about tablescapes {have a peek at their gorgeously global chic designs in the third row below!}. For your special day, why not include details inspired by other cultures and far-off places. Let the inspiration begin with Colin Cowie’s gorgeously romantic Moroccan design in the first row below. Golden details add elegance to spicy hued table linens and an eclectic arrangement of glass jars and vases look amazingly vibrant. Looking for a little Asian flair? Check out Lisa Ling’s amazing wedding details via InStyle Weddings. Deck out an already glamorous space with lanterns and giant paper fans and nix the ice sculpture for an elegant craved fruit and vegetable centerpiece! Planning an Indian Summer wedding? Look to Colin Cowie’s decadent Bombay event design {I love how he uses small mountains of spices for centerpieces!}.

Until next Wednesday! Xoxo, Wanwisa

lara Written with love by Lara Casey
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  1. avatar Bridetobe reply

    Where did you find those beautiful indian khussa shoes with the jordan almonds in them?! I would love to have that at my wedding! Thanks so much for the wondeful post

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Welcome back to our nineteenth spectacular Wanwisa Wednesday! Be sure to check out her previous posts I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII, XIII, XIV, XV, XVI, XVII and XIX for more fabulous wedding inspiration!

I have been spending the last week trying to recreate a wonderful dessert I had at the late Paul Newman’s Westport restaurant, The Dressing Room. It’s a New Year’s resolution friendly dessert of pan-seared angel food cake with lavender ice cream. A little strange sounding but, trust me, it is heavenly! Long story short, the dessert served as inspiration for this Wednesday’s post … an ode to lavender and all things Provence! So here it is! Enjoy!

In my search for lavender infused weddings, I came across a delicious Herbal Elegance wedding at Brides.com and fell in love with every detail {have a look for yourself! first three rows}. I adore the French Country Market theme where a cocktail hour spread of fresh fruit, bread and cheese are laid out in a chic display interlaced with tin buckets of flowers complete with chalkboard price tags {prices in Euros included!}. My search led me to Martha Stewart Weddings where I came across more herbal inspired weddings! Fourth row left: a chic seating card display makes use of an old vintage postcard stand; the seating cards themselves feature various herb motifs. Fourth row middle: gorgeous lavender and grass green letterpress invitations. Fourth row right: an elegant “just married” sign made of strewn lavender. Bottom left: a fabulous personalized country loaf. Bottom middle: pretty seating cards of mini lavender bouquets. Bottom right: a truly unique bouquet of flowers and herbs…divine!

Until next Wednesday! Xoxo, Wanwisa

lara Written with love by Lara Casey
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  1. avatar Silvia @ Beau-coup reply

    Wow! This is simply stunning! I want this for my next wedding! :)

  2. avatar Michael Warf reply

    Loved the personalization on the country loaf. That wedding is certainly top list material.

  3. avatar kristin brancaleone reply

    I am flipping out over these gorgeous lavender filled pics. Wish I could get married all over again! I need to start working more fresh herbs into my florals for sure!

  4. avatar Katie Elfers reply

    check out the pics of the lavender bouquet in my blog… it smelled simply heavenly!!! http://www.katieelfers.com/Blog/2009_01_01_archive.html#5702119204126636980 (photos courtesy of TM Photography)

  5. avatar Kristy reply

    Love the lavender wreath. What lucky guests to have all that beautiful smelling lavender around!

  6. avatar Ana reply

    This is truly inspired. And inspiring. Thank you!

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