Brilliant Branding from Stonington Design & Paperie

Christine heads Stonington Design & Paperie, which is one of our favorite stationery and graphic design firms.  Not only is her firm creative, but they are always inventive with their approach to design, and most importantly a true pleasure with which to work!  Christine and her team just completed an invitation project for one of our client's getting married in Portugal.  Because we are pressed for time and due to the complexity of the location, Christine came up with a brilliant approach to this process.  She explains below...


as graphic designers we love working on projects where we can develop multiple layers of communication. so we were thrilled when LHE asked us to collaborate with them on a graphic identity for their client's wedding materials. we started the design process by suggesting an electronic save the date and custom blog to announce the client's nuptials in portugal.

a save the date jpeg is an easy way to communicate not only your wedding date, but all types of travel details. the process starts very much the same as any custom design project except we skip the printing phase which ultimately, saves time and expense. links can also be programmed into the jpeg so your guests can have immediate access to even more layers of information.

with lisa and eugenio's save the date we took the added step of creating a custom blog. by linking the save the date to a tailor made blog, your guest list again has immediate access, but this time to your personal thoughts. . .how cool is that?  plus you have the added bonus of making updates easily and cost-effectively.

blogger or wordpress are great resources for creating free blogs. in addition make sure to create your own hisandhername email account through free sites like yahoo, gmail, hotmail, etc. so you can email under a recognizable name. plus it is a good idea to buy your own hisandhername domain name so you can avoid the added characters a blog adds to a site address. again, this all helps to create a recognizable online presence for your event.

in terms of the design, we simply translated the elements we created for the wedding's overall identity [ie typefaces, color palettes and imagery] into an online format. that way, the electronic save the date and blog start to build equity for entire look and feel of the wedding.

as with any save the date [printed or electronic] the idea is to communicate the necessary information in a memorable but perhaps slightly mysterious way, hinting to your guests that the best is yet to come.

thanks LHE for featuring us today. it is always fantastic to share ideas with you guys.

with appreciation,
ct

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"To Do" List

General:  We are in love with all the colors of Farrow & Ball we chose for reno project.  Totally worth it!  New York:  Head to the hipster haven that is the new Ace Hotel's bar.  Soft opening tonight.  Los Angeles: Soolip is having Sweet Saturdays at their shop.  Go by and enjoy yummy treats provided by L.A.s best bakeries while you browse thru the pretty paper.


PS...The Hamptons:  We know it's a little too early, as Memorial Day is next weekend,  but Mr. Chow is opening a location in the Hamptons called Philippe   44 Three Mile Harbor Rd (at Jackson St), East Hampton, 631-907-0250

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Pretty little things: Flowerwild

Kate Holt is the owner and creator of the gorgeous blooms of Flowerwild. Her arrangements are delicate, feminine, with a touch of modern.  They are not contrived or trying too hard to be beautiful--they are simply lovely.  We wanted to share some of her work with you today because it's just too pretty.  Kate is a floral designer in Los Angeles and here is some info about her, in her own words...


I remember....
        Planting pansies in my mother's garden, the trails of ants making themselves at home in the peony plants, picking armfuls of lilacs in spring.  Fingers red with the juice of fresh raspberries, hiding in the hollyhocks, and of course, the lilly of the valley pushing their little heads up from under the snow...

        I have many sweet memories like these which shape all of the arrangements created at Flowerwild.  Here, we work with the untamed beauty of Mother Nature to create bouquets that complement each individual flower.  Our designs are all custom tailored to suit our clients' specific needs; and reflect our desire to let the flowers shine. As we all know - flowers need no additional make-up or accessories to be drop dead gorgeous! 
     Discerning flower lovers throughout Los Angeles and Santa Barbara can attest to our impecable taste and exceptional blooms. Our designs can be seen in a handful of Los Angeles' most exclusive resorts and private estates; as well as in the offices and featured events of many of Hollywood's movers and shakers.
     Most importantly, through all of our experiences and successes over the years, we remain true to our vision of providing a service that is highly personalized, discreet, and professional while maintaining designs of such beauty, they cannot be imitated. Flowerwild is the premiere florist in Los Angeles! 
       So, whether you need a tender bouquet of sweet peas and tulips for the kitchen, or dazzling arrangements of dahlias and antique roses draped with jasmine for your wedding, we can accommodate you.  Nowhere else will you find designs as unique or as beautiful - nor will you encounter a service that treats its clients with such care.  We love what we do and we want you to love it too...right down to the smallest petal.

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More Awesomeness from Abby Ross

As promised...  The 900 person wedding in Guatemala.  Here's a bit of info from Abby about the bride and the wedding.  Too cool.  


Ariela, the bride is a very philanthropic person.  She is very involved with the rural community of Guatemala, which is where she was brought up.  She helps local communities thrive by creating micro-credits.  She wanted to involve her guests in her mission so she offered 3-4 different activities the day before the wedding.  You could visit a coffee farm, hike a volcanoe, take a tour of Antigua, or install efficient wood burning stoves in a local community. Kind of an interesting twist, something you dont see in many weddings:) 

Being Awesome = Abby Ross

When Abby Ross emailed us some of her recent work we fell instantly in love.  Literally, each image is more enamoring than the next.  So, because we could not make a decision on what images to post, we have multiple posts today dedicated to her phenomenal talent.  Abby lives in Venice, CA. and travels everywhere for weddings.  Here's a montage of her work.  Later a wedding for 900.  Yes, 900 in Guatemala.  Loves.

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Summer Lovin'

For our annual summer exodus from Manhattan, these New York wedding planners decided to create an inspiration board of all-things necessary for a non-Manhattan summer.  We love the city, but it is just too damn hot to stay here past May.  So, as we pack up our belongings, organize our apartment to leave it in September-move-back-in condition, and bid a temporary farewell to Tribeca, we leave you with our favorite summer images.  Don't worry--we will still be in the office planning (and blogging) away... xo

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"To Do" List

General:  Loving everything Niche Modern for our current reno project.  New York: Show mom that you love her this Mother's Day and take her to brunch @ Gemma in The Bowery Hotel.  Great food, gorgeous space, happy mother. 355 Bowery, NYC, 212 505 9100.  Los Angeles: Cafe Stella in Silverlake is now serving brunch.  Yum.  3932 W. Sunset Blvd, Silver Lake, 323 666 0265.  Also, Hats by Selima is invading Fred Segal this weekend for their launch party.  Head (pun intended) over to see some pretty, pretty, things... Ron Robinson @ Fred Segal, 8118 Melrose Ave., at Crescent Heights Blvd., West Hollywood 323 651 1800.

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A Day in May: New Site

A quick blog post...  We just received an email from one of our fave stationery designers, the wonderful ladies at A Day in May, letting us know that they updated their site.  Check it out--SO beautiful!  We posted about their gorg(eous) work a few weeks back...  Enjoy and congrats ladies~

Sor!

Sorry for the lack of posts yesterday and today! We are not only swamped with planning, but Carrie is in Turks & Caicos for a wedding, Noah is on his way to Germany, and Lyndsey is deep in paint and fabric samples--in the midst of renovating her new house. All of these New York wedding planners will be back on Friday! xo

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Love the Llanes

Jenny Llanes emailed us some photos recently... and we loved them.  She and her husband Joseph are amazing photographers who have captured everything from uber-famous musicians and fashionistas to stills on movie sets.  We've included both wedding and non-wedding images to provide an array of their incredible work.  We love that the images are sexy and editorial, as if they are shooting for Rolling Stone, not just a wedding.  

Also, here is their bio, of course, in their own words...

Joseph and Jenny Llanes are a husband & wife team that have been photographing weddings together for seven years.  Joseph has been taking pictures for 16 years, works as a commercial photographer & graduated from Art Center College of Design.  Jenny has a background in fashion styling and has worked with celebrities and costume designers.  Together, their attention to detail and design create beautiful images that are cherished.  They are patient and efficient, ensuring that every important moment is recorded.

Some non-wedding loveliness...