In his weekly address, President Obama pays tribute on the Memorial Day weekend to America’s veterans, servicemen, servicewomen and their families.

“This Memorial Day weekend, Americans will gather on lawns and porches, fire up the grill, and enjoy the company of family, friends and neighbors,” he said. “But this is not only a time for celebration. It is also a time to reflect on what this holiday is all about; to pay tribute to our fallen heroes; and to remember the servicemen and women who cannot be with us this year because they are standing post far from home — in Iraq, Afghanistan and around the world.”

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Save the Dates and Invitation ensembles~Designing…. Printing… Producing…
it’s what MagnetStreet Weddings does and does well! {not to brag or anything}

But I want to brag about YOU! We’ve highlighted you in the past like here and here but I’m thinking it would be fun to share on a regular basis just how clever and creative our couples are… how you’re calling these designs YOUR OWN.  That said, today we’re going to start showing you off!  Your vision… your colors…  your text…  ya know, how you’re using the Design Studio to make changes to the original design and even how your creating your own artwork.

On the images below, we’ve changed the couple’s names and locations to protect their privacy but the photos, colors, fonts and other text is the real deal! {If you’re a MagnetStreet Weddings couple and you would like to share your Save the Date or Invite ensemble on the blog just email me {Heidi@magnetstreet.com} and we’ll chat.}

Without further ado…

This first STD is from blogger bride Amy Jean of Relentless Bride {and the winner of our Save the Date Giveaway} Amy Jean has a little time before her wedding yet and is still in decision mode but is pretty sweet on this particular Miniature STD magnet from the Spring collection.  Their color scheme is a soft yellow, gray and navy trim.  The navy just pops doesn’t it against the pretty and delicate patterning in the background?

Perfectly masculine.  Perfectly feminine.  Love it!

Be sure to visit AmyJean’s blog for lots of resources and tips.  You’ll be glad you did… she’s simply mahvelous!

This beautiful couple designed their own Save the Dates and sent us print ready artwork for us to produce.  The first image… printed on magnets and the second image… printed on Cards.   They sent both Save the Date magnets and Cards out to guests… Mixin and Matchin.

I absolutely LOVE their color scheme and coordination! Clean and simple and the clarity is fabulous.  Great keepsakes!

Wow… do they photograph well! Stunning!

{great dress, btw!}

Totally Totally Sweet! Look at them all dressed up their wedding attire!  Awww…

Love the burgundy rose and how it goes so well with the black and white photos.  Also love the italicized font and larger point size of the text!

A design from the gallery called Picture It…

Another gorgeous couple! This fuchsia is amazing and just comes alive and offers such a dramatic twist against the black.  The photos are superb and are super telling and reflective of their playfulness.  It’s amazing what the right photos can do, isn’t it? Just Gorgeous!

from the bride…”Yes, these are our colors. We call it gun metal and fuchsia. Since it is on New Years Eve we are going for a more formal atmosphere with the glam and glitz the holiday calls for. We just want to keep the night fun and energetic for the big count down. We figured what better way to bring in the new year than with a new marriage and life together. We will be with the people we love the most to really jump start this amazing journey we are about to take. We would not want it any other way and figured we normally don’t have any plans on New Years Eve so lets throw one big party and celebrate our love for one another with our friends and family!”

Should be a mighty fun New Year’s eve wedding! An amazing way to bring in the new year and new life together!

{images by MistyDameron Photography}

This design is from the Sketched in Love collection

Newly engaged? Announcing your wedding date on a fun and stylish Save the Dates is just plain fun… whether on a retro-style Photo Booth, Mini, Heart-shaped, Cards or Postcard…

Happy Friday! and have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!

I’m excited about this real wedding today!  Shot by the talented Stephanie Williams of Stephanie Williams Photography. Enjoy these fabulous images featuring a most stylish and gorgeous couple~ Dani and Mark.  I’m simply in love with this wedding… maybe it’s because of how adorable they are, Dani’s incredible dress and her beautiful eyes, the details, the lemon-y goodness, the awesome backdrops, how the light is captured… or maybe it’s simply about the fashion… the flair… the fun… You decide.

Go on over to Stephanie’s blog to see these pictures and MORE in all of their hi-resolution awesomeness!

Thanks so much for sharing your talent Stephanie!

Whatever skin you’re in~ look and feel your best on wedding day.

Keep in mind all those up-close and personal shots your photographer will be forever capturing! Oh, and for that gorgeous backless dress… treat yourself to a back facial.

When to start a skin care regimen? NOW

What to do:

• Skin Care Program: includes routine cleansing, moisturizing, exfoliating, Use SUNSCREEN.
• Drink LOTS of water
• Decrease caffeine intake
• Reduce stress: recognize your stress triggers and then change your reaction to them or remove the trigger altogether.
• Exercise
• Seek Dermatologist’s help to address concerns and get advice on your particular skin type.
• Kissy Lips: exfoliate and use an SPF lip balm

Pampering on a budget:

Here’s an eco-friendly DIY body Scrub from Honeysuckle Life that I plan on trying on for my hands and heels…

Tanning

“If you’re going to tan, do it right”  Check out Amy Jean’s post at Relentless Bride {via Hollywood Tans} for some great advice on spray tanning.

What’s your skin care routine?  Share what works for you!