Each page features a colorful illustration with plenty of room for your guests to leave a note. 

Just purchase some archival pens (to preserve your keepsake) and set them out in a vessel that matches your theme and décor – a colorful vase, a decorative tray or even a pretty drinking glass!

I love love love strawberries and chocolate.

Have a fantastic Valentine’s Day!

So as the vintage trend exits, what’s next? Look for a return to more classic, traditional weddings. Think more ceremonies in churches versus unconventional spaces. Dresses are again featuring fuller skirts, and we’ll see more sleeves as well as softly colored gowns, lace and laser cut details. Decor will showcase lots of white and metallics, with more elaborate embellishments like feathers, beading and crystals.

Personally, I’m excited to see a return to the formality – I love a bit of sparkle. While it may be easy to plan around what’s readily available, choose what you love, not what’s “in”! Incorporate flowers from your first Valentine’s Day bouquet, your shared school colors or your grandmother’s veil. The best weddings are both personal and meaningful to the bride and groom.

Sometimes the most touching gestures are beautiful in their simplicity. Click here to watch one of the most creative marriage proposals I’ve ever seen. Aside from being adorable, this a fantastic proposal because the groom spent hours getting it just right: telling their story, including details from their life, even matching the clothes they were wearing when they first met -  with Legos! And the wedding guests are just beyond awesome.

Since he is a photographer and filmmaker, presumably this didn’t cost much other than loads of time, the best type of investment for a memorable proposal.

I hope these figures make appearances throughout their wedding, from a photo save-the-date to cake toppers.

Dresses are fully lined and come with details such as removable blooms, belts and straps, allowing you to mix up your look from ceremony to reception. One option is 100% silk, making it a really great deal!

Which did you love?

This would make a great Valentine’s Day gift for anyone, but it would be lovely for just about any other occasion. Presented in a satin-lined hat box, it’s a sweet engagement, bridal shower or hostess gift.

At $35 for the set, it’s a steal!

The rate increase went into effect on Sunday; however, this new wedding stamp does not go on sale until January 27th. It is available in sheets of twenty, or blocks of four or ten. It is issued at the two-ounce mailing rate to accommodate the heavier weight of an invitation and can also accommodate other mailings such as oversize cards or small gifts that require extra postage.

If you’ve already purchased the 64-cent stamp, you can add the one cent Tiffany Lamp stamp.

If your invitations must go out this week, you can also purchase the Baltimore Checkerspot stamp.

For RSVP envelopes, use the Wedding Roses Forever Stamp (now being sold for 45 cents).

Of course, since this is a Forever stamp, if you purchased them before the rate increase, they’re still valid.

If you’ve ever really liked a dress at a bridal shop, but wished that the neckline was a little higher/train a little shorter/sash a little wider, then here is your opportunity to be creative and design the perfect gown! And since a muslin dress fitted to your exact measurements is used to create the finished product, not only will your dress fit like a glove, you’ll save hundreds of dollars on alterations.

Her team can also create custom veils, sashes, jewelry, headpieces and more to complete your unique look.

Alice recently launched a new website designed by the fabulous Heidi of Spitfiregirl Design (who designed Nico Events’ site), with styling and photography by the ultra-talented Sonia Roselli. Be sure to check it out!

I can’t wait for the Academy Awards on February 26!