Get Inspired Look Book
2nd Edition
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The details make the day... but how do you put them all together to get the look you want?
That’s what our Look Book is for!
We show you beautiful invitations, accessories, and accents all put together in creative ways to inspire ideas for your
unique and stylish celebration.
Contemporary Color ..................................... 3-5 Chevron ....................................................... 6-8 Nautical .......................................................9-12 Vintage Deco ............................................13-17 Floral .........................................................18-20 Modern Deco ........................................... 21-24 Adventurous ............................................. 25-29 Nostalgic .................................................. 30-33 Destination ............................................... 34-38 Western .................................................... 39-41 Chalkboard ............................................. 42-45 Patterns ................................................... 46-48 Love Birds ................................................ 49-51
Contents
Contemporary Color
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The Look: Modern, colorful. The Details: Mix up trendy, fresh colors in surprising ways. Printed menu bands? Personalized bottle
labels? Matching striped straws? Now you’re talking style!
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Chevron
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The Look: Bold, energetic. The Details: Take a bright chevron pattern, add it to classic black and white, and watch it “wow” every single guest! Want to soften those zigzags? Add in hearts (aww...).
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nautical
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The Look: Crisp, casual.The Details: Anchor a
nautical wedding theme with navy blue (of course!), add
in some pops of red, and put it all on a backdrop of fresh
white. From here on out, accenting your look will be
smooth sailing! Bring in some natural texture with cork,
linen, burlap, rope and rattan, and guests will definitely
salute your style.
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VINTAGE DECO
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The Look: Rich, glamorous.The Details: Choose your
Jazz Age motifs, and go for the gold and the silver,
the black and the pearl. Add layer upon layer of opulent papers, fabrics and foils for a look that would impress
Gatsby. And when you think you’re done, add another
feather. Or two...
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Floral
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The Look: Fresh, romantic. The Details: Pick the flowers you love, tie on some cotton lace, and bring in natural inspiration. Birch bark patterns, pine cones, twig wreaths and twine will provide a rustic backdrop. Add in wraps and coasters and stickers and more, and watch your look blossom!
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modern deco
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The Look: Classy, chic.The Details: Think deco,
but dressed down. Let clean lines, subtle metallics and
complementary patterns rule your day. Go for quality,
not quantity: thick papers, letterpress printing, favors in exquisite petite bags. Then add a tassel. A personalized tag. A printed wrap on tiny bottles of bubbly. What will stand out? Your personality!
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Adventurous
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The Look: Worldly, eclectic. The Details: Get on board with travel-themed items, and let your imagination take off from there! Luggage tag cards for favors. Map-design invitations and
wraps. Globe and compass motifs to set you on the biggest adventure of all: love!
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Nostalgic
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The Look: Vintage, sentimental.The Details: Think of “new
takes on tradition.” Old wedding photos in new frames. Standard silver foil for trendy typography.
“Something blue” that edges into fresh aqua. Then wrap
everything up in rhinestones and ask your band to play some oldies. You’ll step back in time in a stylish and modern way!
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DESTINATION
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The Look: Bright, beachy.The Details: Take a sandy neutral, bring in some sea blue, scatter tropical colors around, and you’ll create a wedding paradise. Take
a direct cue from your destination for the finishing
touches. Hawaii? Orchid leis. Jamaica? Steel drum
band. See? Creating a unique destination wedding look is as easy as a walk on the beach.
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Country flair
The Look: Rustic, country. The Details: Make everyday things romantic. Burlap bags get cute messages. Natural papers and fabrics highlight sunset orange. Canning jars sport printed labels.
And for fun, “Wanted” designs with sweet wording. Get ready to ride into that sunset!
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CHALKBOARD
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The Look: Retro, fun.The Details: Get the chalkboard out of the
classroom, and class it up! Chalky typography, doodles
and designs on black are a study in vintage style. Give items in your signature color a creative touch with printed labels, tied-on tags, and ribbons. And don’t shy away from patterns. Stripes,
houndstooth and paisley all make the grade!
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Patterns
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The Look: Daring, unique.The Details: Forget the old
“never mix stripes and plaids” rule. Everything goes when it’s in the same color combination! So add in dots and checks and
swirls and damask to your heart’s content. Then choose that one color to make it all
“pop.” The only pattern you’re following is the one you make!
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Love Birds
The Look: Natural, sweet. The Details: Set the scene with printed wood invitations. Then create a woodsy environment with mosses, birchbark patterns and rustic colors. What’s not to love?
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