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2012-08-03T10:24:00.001-07:00

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Get Married Magazine Feature

2011-08-07T14:28:00.000-07:00

Be In Love Designs was featured in the latest issue of Get Married Magazine.

The story covered the fall wedding of Chris Erdos and Kelly Hegarty.

Their wedding was designed by Erin Burkhard, owner of Be In Love Designs.

The article offers some great tips for a DIY re-creation of the fun fall theme that made the wedding absolutely unforgettable.

You can read the full story in the magazine or just stay tuned here at the blog for some more in-depth looks, ideas and tips taken from the wedding.

Berry-licious Wedding Invitation

2011-07-15T21:03:00.000-07:00

Summertime and berries go hand-in-hand. So summer is the perfect time to show off this fun custom berry design on these sweet wedding invitations.

We created this simple but fun wedding invitation for a client who was having a berry themed wedding. It proves that you do not have to give up great taste to afford custom wedding invitations!

This affordable set includes ivory cards with one color thermography printed invitation and rsvp, and matching berry colored envelopes. If you are interested in this wedding invitation set, please set up a free consultation today.

Adirondack Chair Tealight and Place Card Holder

2011-06-24T11:42:00.000-07:00

What could be better than a wedding by the sea? The sand...the surf...the adirondack chairs!

Adirondack Chair Tealight and Place Card Holder

A wonderful touch to any beach or coastal event! These miniature adirondack chair tealight holders also serve as place card or photo holders and provide a decorative touch as well as romantic lighting to your reception.

FEATURES & FACTS:

These high quality white Adirondack chairs include a standard 1 ½” tealight.
Each high quality chair measures 2 ½” x 3" with a slit at the top of the chair to insert a card or photo.

Item: 25052WT

Price:

1 - 5 sets of 4 $10.80
6 - 11 sets of 4 $9.60
12 - 23 sets of 4 $8.80
24 or more sets of 4 $7.96

Host A Half-Birthday Party

2011-06-16T20:55:00.000-07:00

Children with birthdays during the summer months often miss out on the fun of having a big party with all of their classmates. One way to combat this is by hosting a half-birthday party instead. By its very nature, a half-birthday party lends itself to a campy theme that is sure to make for a memorable event.

Here are a few fun ideas for carrying out the half-birthday theme:

Serve a half cake. You can either cut a purchased cake in half or make one yourself.
Decorate only half the room. Use all of the decorations you would ordinarily, but arrange them in just half of the room.
Cut all of the food in half before serving.
Buy large paper plates and cut them in half for eating.
Create birthday invitations by cutting card stock in half diagonally. Write in all the pertinent party information.
Have the party start and end on the half hour instead of on the hour.

The possibilities for making a half-birthday party a success are limitless. A little creativity goes a long way. Have fun with all the options and create a party your birthday boy or girl will never forget!

"About To Pop" Microwave Popcorn Favor

2011-06-10T08:25:00.000-07:00

Want a fun favor for your baby shower that you KNOW will be used and enjoyed by your guests? Check out these fun bags of microwave popcorn!

"About to Pop" Microwave Popcorn Favor

Wherever there's a mom-to-be, there's going to be a pop! With Kate Aspen's "About to Pop!" Microwave Gourmet Popcorn, delicious anticipation and excitement are in the bag and, by far, this the best way to thank your guests, because our pops are tops!

Features and facts:

Microwave popcorn bag features the words "About To Pop!" along with a silhouette of an expectant mom in your choice of pink or blue.
Can be personalized with custom label as shown with name and date on the back for an additional charge.
Standard 3.5 oz. bag wrapped in clear cello.
Minimum quantity is 12.

Item: 19026PK (Pink)

19026BL (Blue)

Price: $1.99 each

Weddings In The News ~ Week of 6/6

2011-06-06T22:06:00.000-07:00

Did you know that weddings are a popular newsworthy topic? There are at least a dozen new news stories revolving around weddings each day. Some are sad, some are funny, some are socially important and some are inspiring. Let's take a look at some of the wedding stories making the news this past week.

Kathy Ireland is expanding her empire with a foray into wedding dress designing. Will they be as picture-perfect as she is?
Just because it's a fun article that's well-written, A Perfect Wedding? is worth checking out.
Take a look at these Latest Trends for Weddings courtesy of London Free Press.
How do you feel about watching Hugh Hefner's latest wedding? Well, thanks to Lifetime, you'll be able to do just that.

Candy Stripes Baby Announcement Magnet

2011-06-02T14:02:00.000-07:00

When you announce the arrival of your sweet baby, you expect the announcements to be met with oohs and aahs. Let the recipients enjoy the site of your precious babe every day with announcement magnets!

Our very first baby announcement design, the Candy Stripes Baby Announcement was created to feature photos of the newborn tyke. This baby announcement magnet can be customized to your colors and specifications, including being printed as a flat card instead of a magnet. Magnets or flat cards both come with white envelopes. If you are interested in this baby announcement as an inspiration for a new custom design, please set up a free consultation today.

Inspiration Board #25 ~ Black & White with a Splash of Red

2011-05-27T18:02:00.000-07:00

What's black and white and red all over? No, this isn't the start of a bad joke - it's the makings of a classically stunning wedding!

“Graduations” Antique-Finish Photo Frame/Place Card Holder

2011-05-19T18:48:00.000-07:00

Graduation season is upon us! If you're looking for a fun idea to dress up a graduation buffet or to give your gifts as take-home favors, check out these great picture frames.

“Graduations” Antique-Finish Photo Frame/Place Card Holder (Set of Four)

Perhaps the happiest day in the life of any student—and many a parent, too, graduation is an end and a beginning, and both call for celebration! No graduation party would be complete without reminding guests who and what this day is all about, and the “Graduations” Antique-Finish Photo Frame/Place Card Holder makes the grade! The smart, 3” h x 3 ½” w frame, with a mortar board in one corner and a diploma in the opposite corner, has an antique finish reminiscent of brushed pewter, a velvety-black finish on the back and frame stand, and space for a 2 ¾” x 1 7/8” horizontal photo of the proud graduate or a place card. The frames are sold as a set of four.

Item: 25049NA
Price: $3.99 per set of four

Weddings In The News ~ Week of 5/16

2011-05-16T10:02:00.000-07:00

In celebrity wedding news, Miranda Lambert & Blake Shelton were married this past Saturday, May 14, at a Texas ranch.
For any wedding couple on a budget, here's a great article of 10 Ways To Save On Your Wedding Day.
Speculation buzz is swirling over who Kate Moss will choose as her maid of honor for her July 2nd wedding.
"Grand palazzos, gondolas and Colombian pop star Shakira in person! It couldn't get bigger than the grand Indian wedding of Britain-based industrialist Pramod Agarwal's daughter in Venice at a reported cost of 10 million euros." Read all the details of this enormously extravagant wedding in India.
What better way to wrap up this round-up than with a heartwarming story - Nonprofit Donates Wedding For Cancer Survivor. So touching!

Flurry Monogram Wedding Invitations

2011-04-26T10:34:00.001-07:00

These Flurry Monogram Wedding Invitations sport a classic and well-loved color combination - Pink & Black. And in a monogram with a fun flourish and you've got a winner!

We use the gatefold style wedding invitation with black double-faced satin ribbon and accent it all with pink rhinestones.

This invitation was created to show our diverse design style and can be modified with your initial and your colors. We can also change the presentation style and use the Flurry Monogram in a variety of cards or pockets.

If you are interested in this wedding invitation set, please set up a free consultation today.

Inspiration Board #24 ~ Pinks & Blues

2011-04-21T10:19:00.000-07:00

In honor of Be In Love Designs Studio Grand Opening, enjoy this Inspiration Board featuring our colors - Pink & Blue.

Be In Love Designs Studio Grand Opening

2011-04-18T13:10:00.000-07:00

Please join us for an Open House celebrating the Grand Opening of our new

Design Studio.

Where: 4419 N. Scottsdale Rd. Suite #204 Scottsdale, AZ 85251

When: Friday, April 29th between 5-8 pm

RSVP: Erin@BeInLoveDesigns.com

BE IN LOVE DESIGNS | Invitations, Favors & More

Weddings In The News ~ Week of 4/11 ~ The Royal Wedding Edition

2011-04-13T09:18:00.000-07:00

It seems that the entire world is abuzz with Royal Wedding news in these last few weeks leading up to the big on April 29th. As Prince William and Kate Middleton prepare, stories about their nuptials make the headlines and top stories across all of the media outlets. Here's just a quick glimpse into some of those stories making the rounds.

Royal bride-to-be Kate Middleton has been confirmed into the Church of England ahead of her wedding to Britain's Prince William this month... (Full story)
Royal wedding guests have been sent a 22-page list of do’s and don’ts – including how to hold their teacups... (Full story)
Prince William and Kate Middleton's nuptials will be broadcast live on giant screens set up in central London — complete with food and drinks stands and a Ferris wheel to add to a celebratory atmosphere... (Full story)
RAF trumpeters will perform a newly-composed piece of music as a fanfare at Westminster Abbey while the royal couple sign the register on April 29. (Full story)
Getting married in front of two billion people would make anyone a bit jittery.
Kate Middleton confessed as much yesterday to a well-wisher as she and William made their last final public appearance before tying the knot. (Full story)

Are you following all of the Royal Wedding news? Will you be watching on the big day?

"Love Songs" Birdcage Tea Light/Place Card Holder

2011-04-08T14:42:00.000-07:00

Add a little whimsy, a little romanticism and a little classic elegance to your wedding reception. These birdcage tea light/place card holders provide the perfect accompaniement!

"Love Songs" Birdcage Tea Light/Place Card Holder

Reminiscent of an enchanting Victorian birdcage, Kate Aspen's "Love Songs" Birdcage Tea Light/Place Card Holder brings classic elegance to any event. This fabulous favor is superbly crafted from wire, just like the beautiful homes of songbirds in a bygone era. The birdcage also serves as a place card holder and, with candles aglow, these tea lights become beautiful table decor.

Features and facts:

Finely detailed, hexagonal, black-metal birdcage with pop-open door and "perch" for place card
Place card with delicate bird design included
Tea light candle included
Birdcage measures 4 ¼ " h x 2 ¾ " in diameter

Item: 14070BK
Price:
1 - 11 $5.40
12 - 23 $4.80
24 - 47 $4.40
48 or more $4.00

Weddings In The News ~ Week of 4/4

2011-04-05T06:59:00.000-07:00

Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth exchanged vows on March 26 and now they're sharing their wedding photos with the world in People magazine.
A Phoenix man made headlines for holding ransom a wedding ring that he found in a convenience store.
Check out this Lego tribute to the Royal Wedding. Impressive!
The semi-professional bachelor, Hugh Hefner is getting married again and no expense is being spared in the preparations.
Threatening to put a damper on an otherwise happy day, Michael Buble's house was broken into during his wedding service this past Saturday.

What other wedding news stories have caught your eye this week?

Groom's Cake

2011-03-30T06:14:00.000-07:00

The Royal Wedding watchers are abuzz with the news that Prince William will be having a Groom's Cake when he and Kate Middleton celebrate their wedding next month. Groom's Cakes are a fun addition to any wedding. They give the couple an easy to infuse some of the groom's personality into the day and to add a unique twist to an otherwise traditional day.

The notion of the Groom's Cake can be traced back to Victorian era England. They became popular in the United States quite a bit after that and were especially popular in the South, where they continue to be an important part of most wedding celebrations. Although traditionally made of dark chocolate with the addition of fruits and liquers, many Groom's Cakes today are all about personality and fun. Remember the armadillo Groom's Cake served at the wedding in the movie Steel Magnolias?

At most weddings, the Groom's Cake is not eaten during the reception. Instead, it is sliced, boxed up and given to guests (particularly the unmarried females) before they leave the party. Legend says that an unmarried woman who sleeps with a piece of Groom's Cake under her pillow will dream of the man she will marry that night.

Here are a few good places to visit if you are looking for a little Groom's Cake inspiration.

There is an abundance of Groom's Cake pictures at the bottom of this page.
Weddzilla shares some fun options.
Lots of unique ideas over at C.R.A.F.T
WedLoft also has a great collection of ideas

Announcing Be In Love Designs Studio

2011-03-27T20:27:00.000-07:00

Be In Love Designs is thrilled to announce that we will be opening a design studio in Scottsdale, AZ in April. We will be offering an extensive supply of paper lines as well as scheduled appointments for custom design work.

From April 18th-30th, we will be celebrating our Grand Opening by offering 20% off all in-store lines, not including custom design.

Hours of Operation

Sunday: Closed
Monday - Thursday: 10 am - 12 pm, 1 pm - 6 pm
Friday: 10 am - 12 pm, 1 pm - 4 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 2 pm
Other availabilty by appointment.

Custom design consultations available by appointment.

Location:
Be In Love Designs Studio
4419 N. Scottsdale Rd.
Ste. #204-205
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
We are located on the second floor of the historic Nuss building, facing Scottsdale Road.

See you there!

The Doctor's In Wedding Invitations

2011-03-24T11:45:00.000-07:00

The best thing about custom designed wedding invitations is the way they allow you to infuse a little (or a lot) of your personality into the special day. Take these wedding invitations - they're fun, beautiful and all about personality!

We created this fun little number for a couple who were both graduating from medical school. They came to us with the idea of a prescription pad invitation and we took it to the next level.

We created a medical monogram on the front "file folder" invitation, and assembled with file folder clips the medical file they professes their symptoms of being in love.

To complete the ensemble, we used a prescription pad rsvp. We had so much fun creating this invite and love when clients aren't afraid to think outside of the box.

If you are interested in this wedding invitation set, please set up a free consultation today.

Weddings In The News ~ Week of 3/21

2011-03-22T05:43:00.000-07:00

Reese Witherspoon's wedding is less than a week away and she's relaxing any pre-wedding jitters with a trip to the spa.
A bride got arrested at her own wedding reception while brawling with guests and kicking a police officer who tried to restore order.
Norwegian Cruise Line is making the most of upcoming royal wedding events by hosting (and charging for) two Royal Wedding-themed "special dining events."
In other Royal Wedding news, Queen Elizabeth's Official Composer was snubbed from the guest list and is now boycotting watching the ceremony.
Vanessa Minnillo and Nick Lachey's wedding date is still up in the air, but it looks like a winter wedding could be in their future.

Butterflies Laser-Cut Favor Box

2011-03-18T12:49:00.000-07:00

In keeping with the theme of yesterday's Springtime Inspiration Board, check out this fun and spring-appropriate favor box.

Butterflies Laser-Cut Favor Box

When beauty, grace and style define your event, you'll want a favor equally impressive. Kate Aspen has set the standard for all three in our Butterflies Laser-Cut Favor Box. Designed to bring a spirited elegance to any table, this delicately fashioned favor box will make your occasion soar.

Features and facts:

Favor box is made of glossy, heavyweight paper with a pastel base and white cover with a laser-cut butterfly that allows the pastel base color to show through
Available in pastel pink and sage green
A color-coordinated, satin ribbon and bow and a finely detailed, metal, silver-finish butterfly charm accent the favor box
Fill with Jordan almonds, gourmet chocolates, jelly beans or another candy
Box measures 2” square
Some assembly required Sold in sets of 24

Item #: 28062SG (for sage green) or 28062PK (for pale pink)

1 set of 24 - $16.20/set

2 sets of 24 - $14.40/set
3 - 23 sets of 24 - $13.20/set
24 or more sets of 24 - $12.00/set

Wedding Inpsiration Just In Time For Spring

2011-03-17T20:11:00.000-07:00

Spring is in the air! Here is a springtime wedding inspiration board based on light blues and greens. You can almost smell that crisp spring air just by looking at the pictures!

Custom Design Spotlight ~ Gold Sunflowers & Swirls Wedding Invitations

2011-03-16T18:40:00.000-07:00

These beautiful wedding invitations bring to mind the golden days of summer. Their gold sunflower theme is intricately carried throughout and the little flourishes make the invitations really stand out.

This beautiful wedding invitation is a light gold shimmering pocket with a front seal of the bride & groom's names with a sunflower. Inside, the theme is repated with a swirl.

The inserts were stacked inside the pocket, and rhinestones were added for some added sparkle.

If you are interested in this wedding invitation set, please set up a free consultation today.

Addressing Wedding Invitations ~ Ms. Miss or Mrs.

2011-03-14T07:20:00.000-07:00

Addressing wedding invitations can be a dreaded task for many people. Aside from the time-consuming, finger-numbing process of handwriting many envelopes (if you choose to do it yourself), one of the biggest problems is figuring out how to write the names for certain guests. A typical conondrum is deciding which is most appropriate - Ms., Miss or Mrs.

Here is a handy reference guide from the etiquette expert-of-all-experts, Emily Post.


Maiden name	Ms. Jane Johnson Miss Jane Johnson* *usually 'Miss' is for girls under 18
Married, keeping maiden name	Ms. Jane Johnson
Married, uses husband's name socially	Mrs. John Kelly Mrs. Jane Kelly* *Nowadays this is acceptable Ms. Jane Kelly
Separated, not divorced	Mrs. John Kelly Mrs. Jane Kelly Ms. Jane Kelly
Divorced	Mrs. Jane Kelly Ms. Jane Kelly Ms. Jane Johnson (maiden name)
Widowed	Mrs. John Kelly* *If you don't know the widow's preference, this is the traditional and preferred form Mrs. Jane Kelly Ms. Jane Kelly

Stop by Emily Post's website for the complete Guide to Addressing Correspondence.