Guest Post: Amy Hannon of Sincerely Yours Paper

I have a super special treat today.  The paper diva extraodinaire, Amy Hannon of Sincerely Yours Paper, has written a post just for you.  Hang on tight and learn how to properly outfit and accessorize your wedding paper wardrobe.


Your wedding begins and ends with paper - from the Save the Date announcement that stirs the first emotions about your wedding event to the wedding day paper lovelies that bring charm and personalization to your wedding ceremony and reception! With today’s bride valuing uniqueness in the details, perfectly planned papers are a must! And Sincerely Yours Paper is the place where you’ll receive unparalleled personal service, award-winning design, and savvy wedding expertise! With just a little thought and a heaping-scoop of creativity, your wedding paper wardrobe can be the design thread that weaves wonder throughout your celebration!

There are lots of simple ways to incorporate design into your wedding paper lovelies! My first design tip is to choose a paper pallet and keep within that pallet throughout all of the printed items – mixing up those paper shades from envelopes to layers to wraps and even sashes and inks! I also love to incorporate and maintain a select set of typestyles, often including a wedding “emblem” such as a monogram, duogram, embellishment, or icon. These fonts, themes, icons etc. make featured appearances from paper item to paper item, and they become a design element that your guests most certainly become aware of! And oh, the comments you’ll receive when you carefully coordinate your wedding paper wardrobe! Even grown men will swoon!

Considering these design tips, look at all of the amazing opportunities to showcase your pallet, theme and personality in your wedding paper wardrobe….

Save the Date Announcements


Wedding Invitation Suites


Personal Stationery/Thank-you Notes


Guest Room Boxes and Welcome Packets


Ceremony Programs


Imprinted Napkins


Dinner Menus


Escort Cards or Keepsake Seating Charts


Place Cards and Table Numbers


Wedding Signs and Banners


Favor Cards or Stickers

AND…don’t forget these non-paper opportunities that are equally delicious…

Personalized Aisle Runners

Hostess Gifts/Packaging

Custom Embroidered Linens

Imprinted Plastic Barware/Tumblers

Coordinating Dancefloor Lighting with your Monogram or Emblem

Monogram/Emblem Decals for Windows, Doors, etc.

Getaway Car Banners, Decals, and Signs

….and So. Much. More!

And every single thing mentioned in that luscious list is available at Sincerely Yours Paper! (wink)


There ya have it! Your wedding paper wardrobe is endless! Thoughtfully planned. Beautifully produced. And of course, perfectly coordinated with your linens and other rockstar rentals from Festivities! And your wedding will not only begin and end with paper….but it will be polished and personal from start to finish!

Check out this post where you can see how your rentals and venue can perfectly complement your paper suite. 

Thanks Amy for sharing your paper knowledge with all of us.

-Lori Bova

the Vintage Vibe @ Festivities!

Have you noticed that the vintage look is so IN?  It is soooo Southern and you know from my drawl that I'm no yankee. 

I have had the pleasure of collaborating on some vintage inspired soirees lately and I am in love.  Now the look is EVERYWHERE.  It is showing up in home decor, apparel, and event design.

To get a feel of this look, visit the fabulous Style Me Pretty site.  You will be blown away with all of the fresh and unique looks like this...

and this...

and this...

I have come to the conclusion that this look is gaining strength as we all long for simpler days.  The days when the wedding reception consisted of what flowers you could cut from your own garden.  The days when the decor was found inside your grandma's house. 

The days when the linens were borrowed from all of the church ladies. 

There is something about this eclectic mix of things that is familiar, comforting and pleasing.


Festivities is thrilled to introduce our new line of rentals called Vintage Vibe.  We just launched them at Signed, Sealed, Delivered's bridal event this past Saturday.  The addition of a few choice pieces can truly separate your wedding from the rest.  Take a peek at some of our new items...

Distressed gray table...perfect for a cake table or a couple's table. 

Don't miss the personalized burlap runner.  Festivities can custom design your keepsake linen in at least a gillion colors and fabrics.

Great assortment of vintage cake stands.  Check out the milk glass, jadeite, and crystal.

Fun vintage chalk board perfect for giving directions.

Don't you love this funky little table?  It has a distressed wrought iron base and chunky wood top.

  What a personality boost!

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