Month: June 2012

  • Inspired by

    Inspired by Origami Cranes

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    Have you ever heard of the Japanese tradition of the Thousand origami cranes? Traditionally the father presents the bride and groom a string of a thousand origami cranes as a wedding gift. It is a representation of a thousand years of happiness and good luck.

    For our wedding we decided to incorporate this lovely tradition into our wedding reception decor. While I doubt we made a thousand cranes (we never counted), my mom, sister, and I spent many nights in front of a movie making origami cranes. At first the task seemed daunting, but after making about a dozen, it became sort of therapeutic. While my father certainly didn’t touch the project, it meant more to me that my mom, sister and I folded the cranes, because I have fond memories of folding origami together growing up.

    We still have a string of origami cranes from the wedding hanging by our window rod amongst our drapes in our living room. We also have a tangled mess of them in a basket in our closet. 🙂

    Origami Invitation available for ordering in the Hand-Painted Weddings Invitation shop.

  • Made my Day

    Made My Day: White Peach

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    Painting by Hand-Painted Weddings.

    Happy Monday!

    I picked up this beautiful white peach yesterday at the farmer’s market. They were the first of the season and I can’t wait to bite into it tonight!

    My friend, Sarah, has wonderful memories of eating sliced peaches with milk and sugar during the summer months growing up in Lancaster, PA. I think I just might try that tonight!

    Have a peachy day! (Couldn’t help myself!)

    Note: You can purchase this painting as a print in my Shop.

  • Hand-Painted Reception

    Inspired by Tandem Bike Cont.

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    Here are a few ideas I found around the web to inspire the couple who is considering the playful Tandem Bike theme at their wedding.

    Having a tandem bike at your reception is pretty much a requirement if you are going to go with the Tandem Bike theme. Especially for the opportunity to get photos like this one, by my wedding photographer and friends, Hoffer Photography. Another fun idea is to have the tandem bike as a prop in a photo booth at your wedding.

    1. Biking is for Lovers…love it! This shirt would be great for the bride to wear when she’s getting ready before putting on her gown.
    2. A charming necklace that would be lovely during or after the wedding in remembrance of the wedding.

    This tandem bike wire figure is a bit too expensive for favors ($22 each), but would be more appropriate as wedding party gifts, or putting one on each reception table. I’m sure they would be quickly snatched at the end of the night by assertive guests!

    A wonderful tandem bike send-off. The expression on the couple speaks for itself. The tandem bike wedding is sure to be a blast!

    Tandem bike color palette

    I hope you enjoyed Tandem Bike theme week as much as I did. Now go have a light-hearted, joyful weekend!

    Sources: Hoffer Photography, Etsy, Sarah Jane Studio, Etsy, Green Wedding Shoes, Hand-Painted Weddings

    Tandem Bike Wedding Invitations now available in the Hand-Painted Weddings Invitation Shop.