Casual Weddings - Purple and White Stars Wedding Invitations

The various shades of purple in the background gives a soft look to these purple and white stars wedding invitations.

Our Wedding Invitations, Purple and White Stars by Cherylsart
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They can be ordered without a border, or with a purple border. They can be ordered on two sided invitations, and/or greeting cards:

Our Wedding Invitations, Purple and White Stars Greeting Card by Cherylsart
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You can personalize Save the date stickers with the bride's and groom's names and wedding date:

Save the date stickers, purple and white stars by Cherylsart
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And include a matching return address label on the envelopes:

Purple & White Stars Return Address Labels by Cherylsart
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View all the matching purple and white stars products to complete your set.

You can also find matching accessories on Amazon.
A tile pen holder can add an awesome touch by your guest book:

Matching tiled napkin holders can hold your napkins:


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Thank you and do come again.

Cheryl Paton
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Cheryl Paton is a freelance artist, she created this design, and receives money for items purchased through links on this page.

Casual Weddings - Marriage Proposal Cards

A proposal card can enhance the occasion, and also provides a keepsake for the bride.

The term groom is used here as the one who is doing the proposing, and the bride is the one being proposed to.

Sometimes the groom may not know exactly what to say in the moment, or is better at writing it out ahead of time. Sometimes, they may want to add a special touch, such as some humor, romance, fun, or poetry. With that in mind, a proposal card can help the groom out; with the engagement ringin hand, the groom can watch their intended bride's face, as their intended reads the card.

For the groom who is proposing to a word puzzle lover, this word search card can be the perfect choice.

Valentine Word Search Proposal Cards
by CherylsArt

For couples that use honey as an endearing term for one another, and or who love bees; the honey bee can help with the popping of the question.

Would you be my honey, Bee Valentine cards
by CherylsArt

For couples that like the messages to be short and sweet, this colorful hearts card says it all.

Colorful Hearts Will you marry me Card
by CherylsArt

For a hint of love and romance there is the Paisleys in Love card.

Paisleys in love, Marriage Proposal Card
by CherylsArt

I think you get the idea. The thing to keep in mind, is to choose a proposal card that fits your personalities, and expresses what is dear to your heart.

View more Marriage Proposal Cards, puzzles, and more, by CherylsArt by visiting this link.

Marriage Proposal Cards and Puzzles
by CherylsArt

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Casual Weddings - Yellow and Blue Daisy Flower Wedding Invitations

People like the blue and orange daisy flower wedding invitations,

Blue and Orange Flowers, Our Wedding Invitations by Cherylsart

so I decided to also make one in yellow and blue. In this one the flower petals are outlined in a darker shade.

For those that still want some orange, the background is orange for you.

Yellow & Blue Daisy Flowers Wedding Invitations by Cherylsart
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If anyone wants the yellow and blue daisies but not the orange, the background color can be customized. To choose your own background color, click on the item, then on Customize It, then on Edit, then on Background, then on the Color of your choice, and then on done. Voila, you can have your choice of a variety of colors.

Visit yellow blue daisy wedding to see custom bags, stickers, postage stamps, and more.

Cheryl Paton
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Casual Weddings - Playing Cards as Favors and/or Entertainment

Many weddings have music for dancing, after the wedding. However, I know that not everyone likes to dance, and they might like to have something that they can easily do at their tables. Something simple like custom playing cards can serve as entertainment, and also be used as wedding favors. There can be a pack for each table at the reception, or for each family, or however you want to do it.

Some people may also enjoy playing a game in between dancing.

The wedding couples can choose from a variety of themes:

Two Black Swans Swimming Wedding Playing Cards by Cherylsart

They can choose from fun designs:

Smiling Silver Stars Couple Wedding Playing Cards by Cherylsart

Or something a bit more elegant:

Blue and White Stars Wedding Playing Cards by Cherylsart

And/or something colorful:

Yellow & Blue Daisy Flowers Bridal Playing Cards by Cherylsart

Whatever your choice, personalized wedding playing cards can offer entertainment and fun, and be a keepsake for afterwards.

Cheryl Paton
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Casual Weddings - Blue and White Stars Wedding Invitations

The blue and white stars are painted on a light blue blended background. The text is easily customized online, by you, before placing your order.

Blue and White Stars Custom Wedding Invitations by Cherylsart

The text is written in a deep royal blue. There is informational text to customize on the back.

There are matching Save the date Postcards, postage stamps, monogram bags, and more.

Blue and White Stars Save the Date Postcards by Cherylsart

For an added fun favor, each table can be equipped with a matching deck of playing cards. Or they can be used as thank you gifts.

Blue and White Stars Custom Playing Cards by Cherylsart

If you would like this design added to any other product, you can let me know in an email to creative-brushstrokes@comcast.net. Please place Product Request in the subject line.

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Casual Weddings - Silver Star Flowers on Blended Orange Wedding Invitations

If you're looking for wedding invitations that incorporate silver stars for a fall theme, you might enjoy these. Silver stars sit atop russet colored stems, leaning into a brighter orange area where you can customize your text. The brighter area reminds me of an isle.

Silver Star Flowers on Orange Wedding Invitations by Cherylsart

There are matching Save the date Postcards, also easily customizable on the template form:

Silver Star Flowers, Orange Save the date Postcard by Cherylsart

The Bride can have a matching canvas tote to carry small essentials in for the wedding:

Silver Star Flowers on Orange Bride Canvas Bags by Cherylsart
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There are matching bags for the ladies of the wedding party, in which they can each have a custom monogram:

Silver Star Flowers on Orange, Monogram Bags by Cherylsart
Create your own cheap personalized tote bags.

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If you would like the design added to any other product, just let me know by leaving a comment, or sending an email to me at creative-brushstrokes@comcast.net.

Cheryl Paton
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Casual Weddings - It's a Choice

Deciding to have a casual wedding is a choice. Many factors can go in to the decision, whether it's money, personal preference, or something else.

I made the conscious choice to have a casual wedding, after having been in the wedding party of my best friends wedding. It was the first wedding I had ever been in, and I was rather surprised that when the guests left the church to head to the reception, that the wedding party had to stay for photographs. So we stayed, and we stayed. We had to stand just so, we had to place fingers just so. You would have thought we were models. Then after we got the photos back, they all looked posed, as which they were. There wasn't a natural, in the moment, photograph in the bunch.

I decided then and there that I wanted natural happenings. No posed photographs. Tying that together with my long ago dream of getting married on my favorite uncle's farm, was a perfect match for having a casual wedding. When I later met my husband to be, he agreed to getting married on my uncle's farm. I knew it was a match made in heaven. People took their own photos, copies were made and shared, and our wedding was a lot more relaxed than my best friend's wedding had been.

My best friend may have loved her wedding. I never asked her. That may have been her preference, and I wouldn't want to take away from that. Everyone is entitled to their own choice. I just wanted to share, so that you know, having a casual wedding can be wonderfully okay.

All the best to you on your wedding.

Cheryl Paton
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Casual Weddings - Yellow Fleur De Lis on Green Wedding Invitations

Do you like green and yellow, and simple patterns? If so, I'd like to introduce you to a simple fleur de lis design of yellow on a diagonal blend of spearmint green, that is printed on square wedding invitations.

Yellow Fleur De Lis Border on Green Wedding Invite by Cherylsart

The text is yellow, and can easily be personalized in the template box that is provided. The reverse side of the invitation is a complementary green that goes along with the front.

There are also matching fleur de lis products to coordinate with your invitations, which can also be customized online.

The yellow and green colors are a great choice for spring and summer weddings.

If you have any questions and/or would like this design printed on additional products, just let me know and I'll be glad to accommodate.

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Cheryl Paton

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Casual Weddings - Custom Wedding Binders

Weddings continue to evolve and so do the product options. When I got married, there were no such things as custom wedding binders. We went to our local card store and purchased an album off the shelf. Now brides and grooms can order albums and binders on line, that can also be personalized.

There are a variety of styles to fit the many personalities of the wedding couple. Although this blog is about Casual Weddings, any couple can purchase and be happy with a wedding binder that is fantastic for them:

They can range from simple, with a pair of red tulips;

Two Red Tulips Wedding Keepsake Binders Template by Cherylsart

To a beautiful photograph with a sentiment of love;

Orange Elegance Love Simply by joacreations

To an artistic design that is both beautiful and elegant:

Golden Love Wedding Photos by elenaind

A nice option about a wedding binder, is that you can easily add photo pages for different size photos, and you can organize the photos and use tabs to easily locate the photo you're looking for.

Whatever your style, you're apt to find a wedding binder that is just right for you.

Browse more Wedding Binders at Zazzle.com, where they can also be customized.

Cheryl Paton
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These wedding albums, on Amazon, can be personalized with your photo on the cover:

Keeping It Casual Weddings - Wedding Invitation Postcards

Wedding Invitation Postcards can be both an environmental and economical choice. You can choose from fun designs to ones that are more elegant.

This first design features a border of purple and yellow diamond shapes, accented with two sets of matching butterflies using the same blends. It's a perfect choice for a spring wedding.

Purple Yellow Diamonds Butterflies Invite Postcard by Cherylsart

The purple and white stars on lavender blends are great for purple themed weddings, and for any time of the year.

Purple & white stars, wedding invitation postcards by Cherylsart

The wave of red hearts design is perfect for Valentine weddings, and heart themed weddings any time of the year.

Wave of Red Hearts Wedding Invitation Postcards by Cherylsart

The silver star flowers on an orange background is great for both star themed and orange themed weddings. I think it looks perfect for fall.

Silver Star Flowers Orange Wedding Invite Postcard by Cherylsart

The green ferns design can compliment any color or flower theme.

Two Green Ferns Our Wedding Invitations Postcards by Cherylsart

All of the above designs have template forms for you to easily personalize the text.

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Cheryl Paton

Keeping It Casual Weddings - Guest Attire

How casual should casual attire be? The best thing is to give an example.

Terms can mean different things to different people. Some terns are specific to a locale and may not be widely known to all of your invited guests.

"What does Southern Casual mean?" I've seen this question posted on wedding forums before. The best thing is to let your guests know. Guests shouldn't have to search the net to find out what a term means.

Casual dressy could mean pressed jeans to some people, and a nice dress and leisure suit to others. Does it matter? Just let your guests know if it does, and give them a range if appropriate, i.e. The reception will be at a park by the beach. Dress comfortable and wear shoes you don't mind getting sand in. Jeans are appropriate.

Another thing that will be helpful is to let guests know the setting for the wedding, and for the reception if it is at a different location. Will the wedding be indoors and the reception outdoors? Will different attire be needed. Usually for casual weddings, I don't think you would want guests to have to change, unless of course you've made it convenient for them to do so. If there is a swim party afterwords, then by all means, the guests will probably want to change and to bring their bathing suits.

The main thing to do is ask yourself some questions as if you were a guest:
What is the setting/location?
What attire will be best for the setting/location?
Is there a place to conveniently change, if needed?

I hope you have found this information helpful, and I invite your additional tips and comments.

Cheryl Paton
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Keeping It Casual Weddings - Save the date Note Cards

Sending Save the date note cards or greeting cards allows the bride and groom to include a sticker or magnet for their guests.

Any design on a note card or greeting card can be ordered on the other size card.

I have ordered cards from Zazzle myself, and the print and the designs look exceptionally well.

These colorful layered hearts are an attention getter.

Colorful Hearts Layered Save the date Cards by Cherylsart

The seashells on this one will let your guests know that you're planning a beach wedding.

Blue Purple Seashells Sand Save the Date Note Card by Cherylsart

These blue and orange flowers can convey a spring or summer wedding.

Blue Orange Daisy Flowers Save the Date Note Cards by Cherylsart

So have fun with your Save the dates. Your guests will appreciate it. All of the above designs are easily customized online, before placing your order.

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Cheryl Paton
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Keeping It Casual Weddings - Save the date Stickers

Save the date Stickers are a simple way to let your intended guests know your wedding date. They're also a pretty attraction to your envelopes. If you include a sticker in the envelope, your guests will have an easy reminder that they can stick on their calendars on the appropriate date.

The stickers are below are easy to customize.

Pink and Red

Red Pink Feathers Heart Save the date stickers
by CherylsArt

Orange

Silver Star Flowers, Orange Save the date Stickers
by CherylsArt

Yellow

Purple Yellow Butterflies Save the Date Wedding
by CherylsArt

Green

Green Ferns, Save the date Wedding stickers
by CherylsArt

Blue.

Blue and White Stars Save the Date Stickers
by CherylsArt

Purple

Save the date stickers, purple and white stars
by CherylsArt

Black and White

Save the date stickers, Silver Stars on Black
by CherylsArt

Wedding Stickers ordered from Zazzle, a print on demand company, come in a choice of two sizes. The 20 per sheet sticker size is 1-1/2 inches, a better size for calendars. The 6 per sheet size is 3 inches wide.


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Cheryl Paton

Keeping it Casual Weddings - Catered or Pitch In

I mentioned in one of my earlier posts that we had an outdoor wedding on my Uncle's farm. The other thing that we opted for was for a big picnic afterwards. With the wedding being outside and there being lots of green space, which was also near the house, a picnic was a perfect option for us. Guests could stay and mingle and not have to drive to another location, which was a big plus for everyone, as our wedding was also out of state for us and for most of our guests.

Being a young couple, we didn't even really consider a caterer. Also, since we were into a casual feel, we just wanted a big outdoor family picnic. My mom, sister, aunts, and cousins pitched in the day before, and made a slew of dishes. A special thank you goes out to all of them for getting the supplies, cooking, etc.; bless you. The night before, I actually did the lawn mowing so that the grass was nice and trim.

If you are opting for a caterer, there are many more options now than there were then. Check out different listings, and ask friends and family for referrals. Caterers can do a great job for casual affairs too.

My aunt was able to arrange for tables and seating from a local church. Do plan for seating and a place to put the food.

If the weather is a concern, you can also opt for canopies or tents. My mother was somewhat concerned about what the weather would be, and kept asking me what we were going to do if it rained. I answered, then we'll get married in the rain. However, Mother Nature cooperated with us, and we had a beautiful day.

All in all, your wedding is about what you and your fiancée want, what your budget is, and what kind of options are available to you. May reading about my experience give you the inspiration to have the kind of wedding that you want.

Cheryl Paton
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Keeping it Casual Weddings - Your First Place

You may think that thinking ahead to your first place might be jumping ahead a bit. However, where you are going to live, is another one of those big important things to plan. So some things to keep in mind:

Budget: Consider food expenses, utilities - whether you pay out of pocket or if they're included in the rent, condo fees, etc. I've read that one should plan on no more than 30% of their gross monthly income going towards their house payment/rent. That being said, it's best to get out the pen and paper and write down all your expenses to make sure you've got the 30% to spare and how much that is.

Also to consider, will you be buying or renting your first place? If you'll be renting or buying a condo, certain utility fees may be included in the rent. However, if they're not included, you will need to check with the individual utility companies and set up the appropriate accounts, and make arrangements for said services to be turned on by your move in date or before.

Generally, the companies you'll need to contact are water, gas, electric, phone, and cable. Additional companies you may need to contact are garbage and fire service.

So just make a checklist, and check them off as you take care of them. Having everything on and working for you will make your beginning go so much smoother.

All the best to you.

Cheryl Paton

Keeping it Casual Weddings, Begins with Honoring Yourself

Ever since I was a little girl, I had imagined getting married on my Uncle's farm. I loved how I felt when I was there, and I loved the big expansiveness of the land and the sky.

Many years later, I was the Maid of Honor in my best friend's wedding. She had a very nice church wedding, and had a photographer. I was very surprised to find out that the wedding pictures were taken after the wedding. While others were heading to the reception, the wedding party waited and posed. I can see why they did it that way, but I knew I wanted my wedding to be different. I wanted my wedding photos to be natural and in the moment.

I attended another church wedding; that one lasted almost two hours. Whoa, it was longer than a Sunday morning sermon. Note to self; my wedding is going to be short and sweet.

I also saw that some bibles had the word obey in them as part of the wedding vows. What kind of language was that! Marriage is a partnership; it's not about obeying. At least not to me. My vows shall say, Love, Honor, and Cherish.

And that is how it played out. My husband and I had an outdoor wedding on my Uncle's farm. The ceremony was short and sweet. Our vows included the words Love, Honor, and Cherish. (I had the minister look up the text in his bible, when we were planning our wedding.) And family and friends brought their cameras and took impromptu photos. Between them, we had a good selection to choose from that felt very natural. My intended was also in agreement, other than he joked about wearing shorts.

So as you can see, I observed, and I learned, and I imagined. I formed my opinions, my desires, and wants. And that's where honoring yourself comes in.

What kind of wedding do you want? Are you and your fiance on the same page? If not, that's where communication comes in. Best to start with now. You both count.

Here's to a great wedding and a great marriage.

Cheryl Paton

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Keeping it Casual Weddings, Involve the Groom

So much of the reading material about weddings is geared towards the bride. So I was pleasantly surprised when I came across the book, Groomology: What Every (Smart) Groom Needs to Know Before the Wedding. Both males and females have given positive reviews about this book. It not only talks about the groom's traditional duties, it also gives guidelines for becoming involved. When two people are starting out together, it's helpful to learn and practice making decisions together, especially the bigger ones.

This book is written from a buddy perspective. It explains why the modern day groom is more involved now, than his forefathers were. What I like best, is that it encourages communication from the start. Forgo the bridal magazines, ask your intended questions. That's the place to start, for whatever type of wedding you're going to have, the best place to start is communication with one another.

All the best.

Cheryl Paton

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Keeping it Casual Weddings, Introduction Post

I had been making lots of designs for wedding invitations, save the dates, wedding stamps, and such, and wanted some extra inspiration. I purchased a couple of bridal magazines to see what the latest color trends were. They were very helpful in that respect, and I will more than likely be making some new designs and color combinations for your perusal.

I also noticed that a lot of the ads in the magazines were for very extravagant wedding gowns. I know there are people who really like the extravagant wedding, but I also know, there are people who, like me, also like a simpler wedding; consisting of family taken photos, comfortable and/or no shoes, and minimal head wear.

If this sounds like you, then I invite you to become a fan. I'll be posting tips that I learned about having a more casual wedding. My husband and I enjoyed a casual outdoor wedding ourselves.

I'll also be posting tips on that first apartment and adjusting to married life too. Many times, when it's the first time for something, one doesn't think of everything, so hopefully I'll share some knowledge, from my experience, that will help your wedding and early married life go more smoothly, and I'll keep it G-rated as well.

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Cheryl Paton

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