Pretty Two Red Tulips Wedding Invitation Set

Here you will find wedding invitations, save the dates, and more; printed with a pretty painting of two red tulips. The tulips are standing side by side, among their tall green leaves.

Here you can see them on two sided wedding invitations:

Red Wedding Invitations, Tulips Invitation

by Cherylsart

The above invites are two sided. After you click on the link, you can choose the type of edge that you would like, as well as your choice of texture and finish. The text is easy to customize on the provided template forms.

The link below will show you the other current available invitations, save the dates, wedding seals, luggage tags, and more, which can also be customized.

Red Tulips Wedding Invitation Set

by CherylsArt on Zazzle

My name is Cheryl Paton and I am the artist. I love creating art for you to enjoy. Zazzle is the company that will print and ship your items. Zazzle has a 100% guarantee.

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Shamrock Collage Wedding Invitations Set

These shamrock wedding invitations feature a painting of a collage of shamrocks that I did that may show as the top and bottom border on most of the items. The shamrock shapes are in various shades of green, on a light green background. Some items have a light green strip across the middle, to showcase your text.

Green Shamrocks Wedding Save the date Postcards
by CherylsArt

You will also find save the date magnets and postcards, wedding stamps, monogrammed canvas bags, wedding favors, and more.

Shamrocks Collage Wedding Invitations Set
by Cheryl Paton

If there are any other products that you would like this design added to, you can let me know through my Zazzle store, by clicking on the link below. There are no extra charges for this service, just the cost of the products.
May you have a wonderful wedding and much happiness in your marriage.

Cheryl Paton

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Candy Cane Christmas Wedding Invitations

Many people think of candy canes when they think of Christmas; the red and white ones. I made this design as a painting of two candy canes forming the shape of a heart on a frosty looking, blended pink background. It's a lovely choice for your winter wedding invitations, and also a sweet way to say thank you.

On some items you can easily change the text, on others there is an option to add a photo.

Frosty Candy Cane Christmas Wedding Invitations
by CherylsArt

There are also other matching items that can also be customized, including Save the dates, photo album, thank you cards, and more:

Candy Cane Heart Christmas Wedding Invitations Set
by CherylsArt

The above links will take you to my CherylsArt store on Zazzle.

Cheryl Paton

Casual Weddings - Canvas Totes for your Bridesmaids

Canvas tote bags are a nice way to commemorate the occasion for your bridesmaids. They can also use the bags to carry things that they might need to bring to your wedding; i.e. a change of clothes, a swimming suit and beach towel, a pair of comfortable shoes, makeup, jewelry, etc.

If you are having a beach wedding, this one will be a fun choice. The scene is my hand painting of beach sand, ocean, and sky. The word bridesmaid can be easily changed to their first name, initials, etc. These can also be customized with the wedding date, etc. if you like.

Beach Sand Ocean Scene Bridesmaid Bags

by CherylsArt

Monogrammed Bags are a popular choice. This one features an initial in between a border of lively gold stars. The initial is easily changed by typing it in on the template form, and it is written in a gold color.

Your bridesmaids will like the option of a commemorative bag that is also versatile.

Lively Gold Stars Border Monogram Tote Bags

by CherylsArt

You can also choose to just go with the design, without any text, as shown on this white rose selection. The text on the above bags can also be easily deleted.

White Rose, Wedding Tote Bags

by CherylsArt

You can view more Wedding Bags by CherylsArt, at Zazzle.com. Select the artistic design that you like first, then you can choose the bag style and/or color that you want it on.

Cheryl Paton
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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:


View more matching and coordinating purple and white stars items on Amazon.

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 - 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 - Save the date Postcards

Although a couple has decided on having a casual wedding, sending out Save the date postcards can still be in order. A Save the date is sent as a courtesy to guests for when reservations may need to be made. A good rule of thumb is to send out the Save the dates 4 - 6 months before the wedding.

If multiple reservations are needed, i.e. hotel and airline, and/or if the wedding is during a peak travel time, i.e. around a holiday, then increasing that timeline will help your guests to make their plans.

Here are some pretty choices for Save the date Postcards:

First is the lively border of silver stars.

Save the date postcards, silver stars border postcard

by CherylsArt

Next are the blue and orange flowers, with the text also written in blue and orange.

Save the date postcards, blue orange flowers postcard

by CherylsArt

Our round choice is a colorful wreathe of flowers.

Circle of Colorful Flowers Save the Date Postcards

by CherylsArt

The above choices are easy to customize online; before placing your order. It is easy to type in your text.

You can also browse more Save the date Postcards by CherylsArt at Zazzle.com.

Cheryl Paton
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These Save the date cards from Amazon are to be filled out by hand.

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.

See all of the current blue white stars wedding products.

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Cheryl Paton
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Other matching items can be found on Amazon:

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.

Visit Silver Stars Orange Wedding to see the complete set of matching products.

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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You can also find some other matching items at Amazon.

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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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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