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Mrs. Ant, New York/Jamaica Age and Occupation: 25, PhD Student Fiance's Age and Occupation: 25, Finance Engagement Date: July 26, 2005 Wedding Date: November 18, 2006 Blogging Since: February 15, 2006 Venue: Rockhouse Hotel About Me: I live in New York but I'm planning a destination wedding in Negril, Jamaica. My fiance and I are high school sweethearts!
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A Sentimental Design

October 12th, 2006 @ 1:08 pm by Mrs. Ant

This beautiful silk dress is the chipao that my mother wore to her wedding reception many many years ago.

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I considered wearing it to my own reception. But, unfortunately, the dress is a bit too snug. (It “fits”.. but I can’t move. Or breathe, really.)

So… I decided to incorporate the floral design in our ceremony programs!

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(A digital proof - Left: Back, Right: Front)

I can’t take all the credit for this beautiful program design. Rebecca from WhiteAisle has been an absolute pleasure to work with! I simply emailed her some photos of my mom’s dress, described our color theme, provided some text… and she created this custom design and layout on her first try! Even the Zapfino font is a perfect match with its long, elegant strokes.

Note: WhiteAisle will be closed from Oct 21 - Nov 17 while Rebecca and her husband take a trip through Asia. For more details, click here. They hope to come back with exotic papers and new design ideas, so be sure to check their site later this winter!

I heart2.gif my ceremony programs! They are beautiful, one-of-a-kind, and of great sentimental value to me. I can’t wait to see the real thing!!!

Note: I bet you could easily incorporate beading or embroidery designs, lace, or brocade patterns from your mother’s dress or veil into your invitations or programs. All you’ll need is a photo - digital manipulation of images is so easy these days!

13 Responses to “A Sentimental Design”

1.
sunny says:

what a splendid idea; a new twist on the ’something old, something new… etc…’ ^^

2.
Miss Bluebell says:

YOWZA, I LOVE LOVE LOVE how that turned out!!!! Great idea, and gorgeous end product!!! :-)

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Miss Poppy says:

ok you are my hero! i love this and it’s so elegant :)

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D says:

I love White Aisle. I ordered samples from them last month and love their work. She does some amazing things.

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angie b. says:

i love that you incorporated the design from your mother’s dress!

white aisle is terrific….everything there is so pretty! i got my favors from her and it was so timely and easy to work with her.

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Mrs. Grasshopper says:

wow, they look great! what a nice idea.

7.
weddingwishes says:

they are so great! i love them too!!!

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buddha623 says:

That’s gorgeous!

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Tea says:

your programs are gorgeous. that’s such a creative way to incorporate your mom’s chipao even if you couldn’t wear it yourself. i love it!

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miss violet says:

very pretty! I love how you incorporated it - modern twist.

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creme_de_violet says:

The Qipao is very “In the Mood for Love”

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Lindsay says:

that’s so amazing.

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Mrs. Bee says:

what a wonderful way to incorporate part of your mom’s wedding into yours. your programs look awesome!


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Mrs. Ant Mrs. Ant, New York/Jamaica Age and Occupation: 25, PhD Student Fiance's Age and Occupation: 25, Finance Engagement Date: July 26, 2005 Wedding Date: November 18, 2006 Blogging Since: February 15, 2006 Venue: Rockhouse Hotel About Me: I live in New York but I'm planning a destination wedding in Negril, Jamaica. My fiance and I are high school sweethearts!