Mr. and Mrs. Schakim Ammarah are the newest couple to make the House of Papier Über-Fabulous list. Not only did House of Papier create the couples custom invitations and wedding stationary but Tyra, the bride, just happens to be one of my best friends. So what makes this couple Über-Fabulous? The location of their wedding, the decor, the dress and their lovely personalities. The couple are from Los Angeles and got married at SkyLinks at Long Beach, a posh golf course in Long Beach, California. The venue boasted luscious greens and rock waterfalls, one of which was the backdrop to the ceremony.

The bride wore a beautiful classic sweetheart dress with ruching at the waist and a flowing train. The bride and groom brought their humorous personalities to the celebration by dancing their way into the reception during their introduction to guests as Mr. and Mrs. Ammarah.

So one of my favorite elements of the wedding was the “Just Married” golf cart. The bride and groom drove off in the decorated cart after the wedding ceremony to take their pictures on the golf course. What a chic idea! The bride’s cutie pie niece was the flower girl and I must say she did her job very well.

The wedding colors were ocean blue and orange. Who knew those colors went together so well! The blue was radiant and the orange provided a pop of color. The cake wasn’t just beautiful, it was yummy too. The floral arrangements with blue and orange roses were just gorgeous. From the brides bouquet to the flowers that adorned the ceremony archway, to the floral embellishments on the cake to the reception centerpieces – the eye catching flowers were definetly the highlight of the wedding decor.

House of Papier created the couples custom invitations, menus, escort cards, table cards and dance cards. What is a dance card you ask? Well it’s a game that the bride came up with for the reception. Each table had a card with the title of a song and every time the DJ played that song, everyone at the table had to hit the dance floor and dance. All in all, the wedding was Über-Fabulous and the sunny southern California weather was just an added bonus for an outdoor wedding (after all, it never rains in southern California right?).

Congratulations Tyra & Schakim!

xoxo,

The holidays are over, and many of you have wonderful news to share. Christmas, and especially New Years are the most popular time for popping the big question! So now what? Well, once you and your beau have set a wedding date it’s time to get your Save the Date announcements out.  Save the Date’s are a great way to inform your friends and family of your wedding plans before sending the formal invitations. House of Papier is offering a New Years special of 10% off all Save the Date announcements and Wedding Invitations through the month of January. Contact us today at info@houseofpapier.com to place your order. Do you have a beautiful engagement story? Share it with us and receive an additional 10% off your stationary order.

Happy Planning!

As promised, here is the Thank You silk folio I created for a recent client. Thanking your guests for attending your wedding and for the gifts they gave is an essential to-do for all couples. Thank You’s should be sent out about two weeks after you return from your honeymoon. When you order your coordinated stationery set from House of Papier you will receive your Thank You folios before the wedding, so there is no excuse for being late! You can also take advantage of our concierge service and we’ll mail them for you. 

To learn more about our folio invitation options contact us at info@houseofpapier.com

Columbian born Silvia Tcherassi is considered the most prominent Latin American fashion designer. Whether it’s designer clothing, wedding gowns, or hotels her talent transcends from fashion to the hospitality industry. As a fashion designer, her Pret’ a’ Porter (“off the rack”) or Ready to Wear line is simply exquisite. The casual wear has vibrant colors and swaddling textures, while the evening wear is laced with elegant ruffles. Tcherassi’s bridal collection is coveted by the most sophisticated brides and exudes haute couture. Here are some of my favorite gowns from the collection:

In adition to her Pret’ a’ Porter’ and Bridal collection she adds the Tcherassi Hotel Collection. This extension of the Tcherassi brand is a fashion hotel dedicated to style, luxury and sophisticated service. The lux hotel and spa opened earlier this year in Cartagena’s Old City on the Caribbean coast of Columbia with plans to expand to other cities. Tcherassi has made an international mark over the past fifteen years with all her fabulous collections so look out for more of her extravagant work for years to come.

When in Rome…do as the Romans – or in this case, send House of Papier wedding announcements. I’d like to share the finshed product from our lastest Über-Fabulous couple Terry & Dara Overstreet who recently wed in Rome, Italy:

I’m currently working on a new project for a wedding client and thought I’d share the new twist on a design favorite. The Swarovski Crystal invitation is one of House of Papier’s most popular invites, as well as our signature piece. The original was created in ivory and royal blue, but these fuchsia elements add flare to an old favorite.

House of Papier © 2007-2009 All Rights Reserved

House of Papier © 2007-2009 All Rights Reserved

Here’s the same invite in a fuschia silk box:

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I’ve been working on a couple of new invitation designs, one of which includes a Winter Wonderland theme for a major Bridal Magazine. While I am not reveling the contents, I will share the outside of the silk box:

The Black, White & Red Demask Ensemble is for the chic bride who loves the classic colors of black and white, with a hint of red to add some spice. This coordinated wedding set includes the following:

Save the Date
Wedding Invitation
Response Card
Wedding Program
Reception Menu
Place Card
Table Card
Thank You Card

Save the Date © 2009 House of Papier

Wedding Invitation © 2009 House of Papier

Response Card © 2009 House of Papier

 

Visit the House of Papier Facebook Page to view the entire
Black, White & Red Demask Wedding Collection!

 

I’d like to share another wedding invitation ensemble called Partridge Wedding. This coordinated set includes the following:

Save the Date
Wedding Invitation
Response Card
Wedding Program
Reception Menu
Place Card
Table Card
Thank You Card

Partridge Save the Date - © 2009 House of Papier

Partridge Wedding Invitation - © 2009 House of Papier

Partridge Response Card - © 2009 House of Papier

Visit the House of Papier Facebook Page to view the entire
Partridge Wedding Collection!

Here’s another Wedding Invitation Ensemble called “Love Birds Wedding”. This coordinated sets includes the following:

Save the Date
Wedding Invitation
Response Card
Wedding Program
Reception Menu
Seating Card
Table Card
Thank You Card

Save the Date © 2009 House of Papier

Wedding Invitation © 2009 House of Papier

Response Card © 2009 House of PapierPlace Card © 2009 House of Papier

Visit the House of Papier Facebook Page to view the entire
Love Birds Wedding Collection!