Postage Stamps with a Personal Touch

I do like the idea of having a personalised stamp on your wedding invites.  It really can be the perfect detail to bring it all together.

Image from marthastewart.com

Whether it be a photo or just a really cool design, it can look awesome. Obviously, it can also be hideous if not done well!  I think simplicity is called for in this area and also to go with your destination wedding adding a touch of your wedding location would, for me, start setting the atmosphere of the day to come.

Image from royalmail.com

Image from royalmail.com
& here's one I made earlier!

Below are a couple of links for you to check out.  One is a company in the USA that has a range of alternative postage stamps and for the UK, the good old Royal Mail does personalised stamps.

www.championstamp.com

www.royalmail.com

Have a go at playing around with some designs and see how you like them!

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Diary of a Greek Bride - Charlottes's Invitations

We have had so many compliments about our invitations and we're so glad we went with Tammy at Uniquity Invitations. We decided against including RSVP cards and information sheets as we already had the website with all the info and guests can RSVP through this. We just wanted to keep it simple and elegant, so printed onto cream coloured textured card. No fold up extras, no ribbons, no diamante stick on embellishments, just a flat printed invitation!

The good thing about the template set is we can tailor it to the other wedding stationery such as menus, place cards and gift tags for favours. I've also decided to make hand held paddle fans for our guests to use during the outdoor ceremony that we're having. Whatever your budget I think you need to put quite a bit of thought into your invitations as it's the first representation of your wedding that your guests will see.

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Now this Amuses me - Royally!

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Light entertainment - Marryoke Style!

It was yesterday afternoon that my memory kicked in and I remembered this hilarious wedding video that I saw at The Wedding Show in Earls Court about 5 years ago.   How I could have forgotten it is beyond me, as it still cracks me up!

So my opinion on marryoke, well it depends.  I think it is one of the most amusing things to watch but am not sure if that is in a laugh with or at kind of way!!!!  Saying that, I did watch the below link yesterday afternoon after getting the you tube bug, and thought, actually that is not too bad.  

I think that once you and your guests are suitably pickled a marryoke video could be a laugh to do, as long as it is tongue in cheek.  Done seriously, now that slightly scares me!

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It's all in the name - They Truly are Cute Maps!!!

A friend of mine has just received one of these beautiful map invitations for a wedding and I think they are just awesome.  Not only are they beautiful but they are so practical for a destination wedding, as your guests can use them to find their way around when they get to the location.  Pure genius really.

As you can see from these images you have the option of full colour, colour accent and simple monochrome.  I love all of them, as I think the option you choose would depend on your theme and taste.

Images from cutemaps.com

If you do not want them as your invitation, you can always have them as a save the date. They are equally as gorgeous!


Check out their website for more info and an larger array of their work www.cutemaps.co.uk


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Pretty Polka Dot Favours

How cute are these?! You have got to love Etsy.com and its abundance of inspiring vendors.  I like the idea of using these as option for the bridesmaids favours,  especially if you are having children as your bridesmaids.  I think that little girls and young teenagers would adore them and it enables you to right a personal note on the chalk board side.

There are an abundance of colours to choose from and also different patterns.  For me the polka dot is the favorite.

All images from zelmarose @ etsy.com

Plus, as we know, anything that is easy to pack rocks my world!

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Nikos Wine reccomendations: Rose

Pink, Μανουσακης - Nostos Pink (Chania)

Image from nostoswines.gr

Description: Medium bodied wine with gentle acidity and a slight sweetness in the aftertaste.  To be consumed fresh.

Vineyard website:  www.nostoswines.gr

Rose, Ντουρακης (Chania)

Image from dourakiswinery.gr

Description:  A luminous rose colour with a rich and complex aroma of red fruits.  It is distinguished for it's full body, rich flavour and long aftertaste.

Vineyard website:  www.dourakiswinery.gr

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Great Stripey Candle Design

I just came across this cool DIY project on MarthaStewartWeddings.com  I think it is so fresh and gives an atmosphere of understated elegance.

Image from marthastewartweddings.com

If you are inspired in the DIY area this is a really easy but striking project and would be perfect for an abroad wedding. Check out the templates on Martha Stewart's website  

www.marthastewartweddings.com/photogallery/decoration-templates#slide_7 

They really do bring such a beautiful, yet subtle, hint of colour to the table so if understated and chic is what you are looking for, these would be perfect.  For me, I think they would also look amazing free standing in the sand at a beach wedding or just bringing a touch of colour and detail to some rocks.

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Nikos Wine Reccomendations: Red Wine

Alexandra, Μανουσακης - Nostos Alexandra's (chania)

Image from nostoswines.gr

Description:  Clear with dense ruby colours and thick legs.  Fruity aromas which are simultaneously dense and fresh.

Vineyard website:  www.nostoswines.gr

Παραγκα, Κυρ Γιαννης - Kir Yianni

Image from houseofwine.gr

Description: The Merlot and Syrah 'round' Xinomavro Macedonia create a very friendly and easy wine to stand on any table.

Vineyard website:  www.kiryianni.gr

Pinot Noir, Παπαιωαννου - Papaioannou Pinot Noir

Image from papaioannouwines.gr

Description:  A light, spicy, easy and very pleasant red wine.

Vineyard website: www.papaioannouwines.gr

Merlot, Λαζαρισης - Nico Lazaridi Merlot (Kavala)

Image from wines2u.gr

Description: This is a Merlot with a backbone of spice yet with all the soft, luscious characteristics one expects from this dish.

Vineyard website: www.chateau-lazaridi.com

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