Celebrating 50 Years

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40th Wedding Anniversary ♥

When it comes to celebrating a milestone wedding anniversary you want to do it in a special way. Last fall my parents celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary and my husband and I, together with my brother and his wife, had the great pleasure of hosting a casual backyard barbecue party with friends and family to help celebrate four decades of wedded bliss.

Taking inspiration from the traditional 40th anniversary gift of rubies, decorations included red tissue poms, potted red flowers and of course, red place settings. For a touch of nostalgia, each menu featured a different wedding photo of the happy couple. Finishing details included classic red and white baker's twine and everything was held together with a miniature wooden clothespin.

Now on to the "yummy stuff"... For the food we wanted to keep it casual, yet fun. We opted to do a slider burger bar - chicken and beef burgers with oodles of toppings, gourmet hot dogs, chicken wings, classic potato chips, and a variety of salads. It was the perfect fare for our outdoor event.

For dessert, guests had their choice of individually packaged slices of apple pie, orchard berry pie or turtle pie from Cutie Pies Bakery in Lacombe. Ah, can you say delicious??? For those who wanted a-la-mode, we pre-scooped ice cream into cupcake liners to make things easier (great Pinterest tip!). We also served up three melon salad and homemade ice cream sandwiches.

Everyone enjoyed a walk down memory lane with our outdoor 'movie' slideshow, complete with a popcorn bar (huge hit!) and stayed late into the night roasting s'mores around the fire.

The evening was a great success, and our parents loved it! It is true what they say - "it's all in the details..." From the food signs and packaging, to the custom menus and popcorn bags - the little touches really helped bring everything together. Well done team and congratulations to the best couple I know ♥

Custom Photo Notepads

Making lists (and checking them twice!) is so much more fun with our custom photo notepads!

Inviting Designs notepads feature up to 10 different photos, and whatever text you want, on every page. Whether it be a quote, family name or simply just a word, together with your photo(s) these are sure to bring a daily dose of cheer. Great for gift-giving ♥

Place your order here! Note: Order 2 or more and receive 20% off!

Eco-Chic Wood Invitations

Wedding invites don’t always have to be made of paper. Impress your guests and set the tone for a garden or nature-themed wedding by sending them eco-chic wooden invitations that they can keep and cherish as souvenirs too! The wood grain adds a completely new dimension to already beautiful designs and definitely sets them apart from the expected invitation.


This is an invite that we recently completed for a wonderful couple. It was a whimsical, modern invite printed on curly maple wood. We also designed a coordinating map and accommodation card that was printed on a thick white cardstock - so fun! To see more unique wood invitations, as well as many other unique designs, please visit our website.

Paper Love

Oh la la! I am absolutely in love with these incredible paper creations by the incredibly talented Carol Gearing.


All the blooms you see here have been handmade and crafted with love, and all with paper! Part of a series titled Papercut Garden, each petal is hand cut out of handmade ivory cotton rag paper using scissors and a scalpel. Sold as single blooms, or custom-framed wall boxes. Now that's a piece of art that would definitely spark conversation!

With the flowers starting to bloom outside, why not consider a garden that will last forever...no watering required.

Celebrate Spring with Inviting Designs!

We are thrilled to announce that we are offering a $100 credit towards your reception stationery with every invitation order placed over $500. Programs, menus, table numbers, escort cards, seating charts, favor tags.... the possibilities are endless!

Defining Your Colour Palette

After setting the date, selecting the venue, dreaming about your gown... the next thought on your mind might be your wedding colors. Determining your color palette is one of the first steps in creating a wedding that is uniquely you... a palette that compliments your venue, that defines your look and that allows you to design a wedding that reflects your own style and personality.

Here are some things you should consider when choosing your colour palette...

1. Think about the season. Darker, richer colours are suitable for winter, while bright colours are more suitable for summer. And don’t forget... flowers are generally seasonal, so consider the types of flowers available as they will compliment your colour theme.

2. Don’t go colour crazy. Keep in mind that whatever colours you choose will be incorporated in your wedding stationery, table linens, reception decor, attendants' attire, etc. Too many colours can be distracting. If you want a monochromatic feel, vary shades of the same color to add depth and interest.

3. Think about what makes you... you. It’s not uncommon to choose colours that have a special meaning to you or someone who will play a significant role in your wedding. Many brides choose colours based on their own liking and personal taste, regardless of season or style.

This handy online color scheme generator can help you find complementary colors or a range of shades. Not a fan of online tools? No problem. Take a trip to your local paint store and peruse the paint swatches. Those strips of paint color options have been expertly created by interior designers to pair the best colors together.

Remember to keep your theme and color trendy, consult with your partner and have fun with it! If all else fails, pick up a few magazines, grab some color markers and let your creativity shine.

Happy planning...