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The Best Wedding Trends in 2020
I asked some of the top wedding planners in Colorado to share the wedding trends they are loving this year. Sustainability is top of mindFrom things like recycled paper invitations with a digital RSVP, compostable china and flatware, reusable silk florals, and locally...
7 Popular Wedding Invitation Printing Techniques for 2020
What are the different printing techniques? Save the dates and wedding invitations are one of the first things your guests will see - and their design is what will set the tone for your wedding. Here are the 7 main printing techniques used by Designs by Sarah.Digital...
The Designs By Sarah Experience
1. Consultation Meet and greet to review wedding plans, ideas, etc. This is the time to discuss your vision and design ideas. Sarah will talk about budget, expectations, goals and timeline. 2. Proposal & Deposit After meeting Sarah, she will send over a proposal...
What Kind of Wedding Invitations Can I Afford?
First things first… what is your wedding invitation budget? I’ll give you a hint: couples should reserve 3-5% of their total wedding budget for invitations. Go 3% if wedding invitations are not a priority; go 5% if you want to wow your guests. It should come as no...
Invitation Addressing Do’s and Don’t’s
Putting together your event guest list is tricky stuff. Unfortunately this project isn’t complete when the amount of people is finalized. Then you have to take those guest names and address your envelopes. I recommend putting your guest list in a spreadsheet right...
A Summer Wedding Inspired by Flowers and Beer
You’ve got to love a couple who isn’t afraid to mix things up! Colleen and Nick tied the knot last summer on August 24th at The Arrowhead Golf Club in Littleton, Colorado. This vibrant couple blended soft floral details with their love for bold Colorado brews,...
How to Navigate the Beauty of Pinterest Weddings
We LOVE Pinterest! No more huge wedding binders or pricey wedding magazines. It is simple to use and the ideas are endless. Plus, it isn’t just magnificent eye-candy, most pins are clickable—connecting you to web pages where you can purchase the items you love,...
Wedding Invitation Do’s and Don’t’s
Your mom is telling you “do this”. Your cousin twice-removed is telling you “don’t do that”. A lot of wedding stationery rules have gone out the window, so we ask friends and family. This isn’t always the best idea. What is a great idea is to go with your gut. The...
Wedding Day Signage Tips & Inspo
It’s the wedding trend that is here to stay… signage. The possibilities are limitless thanks to Instagram and Pinterest. If you don’t already have a day-of-design line item on your wedding budget spreadsheet, I recommend you add it in right now. Most articles I’ve...