Happy May Day!

Today we’re featuring Elyse and Weston’s urban engagement photos. Their sweet session was taken at a studio in downtown Minneapolis and also at the infamous Stone Arch Bridge–an historic railroad bridge that spans the mighty Mississippi River. The Stone Arch Bridge is a special location for Elyse and Weston … because it’s where Weston proposed!

We love city engagement sessions–and how they capture the personality of not only the couple, but the city too. We also love Elyse’s gorgeous smile and the way she lights up when Weston looks at her! Enjoy!

Wedding style: classic, romantic, outdoor garden
Colors: Berry Blue and White
Photographer: Tracy Walsh, Poser Design
Saving the Date {September 15th, 2012}: MagnetStreet Weddings

“Best part of day was the joy of celebrating our engagement” Elyse

Vendor Shout Outs

Poser Design: Tracy Walsh of Poser Design
Tracy of Poser Design did an amazing job! She is incredibly talented, and she made us feel relaxed and comfortable in front of the camera. I would recommend her to anyone who is looking for a wedding photographer. Her work is exceptional.

{You can see all of this darling engagement session on their blog, right here!}

MagnetStreet: We LOVED MagnetStreet! The designs to choose from were so creative, and we loved personalizing our Save the Dates! It was fun and a wonderful way to formally announce our wedding to friends and family!

Congratulations on your engagement Elyse and Weston! Thanks for sharing your photos with us and we look forward to seeing your wedding photos next!

xo

Happy Color Monday: the day devoted to reinventing a Save the Date or Wedding Invitation design through the transformative effect of color. Today, we’re all about modern wedding stripes. Here are just a few ways that you can incorporate stripes into your wedding decor, attire, florals, etc. So fun! We’ve taken Sassy Stripes, a fun and contemporary striped Save the Date Magnet design and took it from sweet to formal to spring-y to preppy to romantic to sleek and chic …

Which is your favorite combination?

photo courtesies:

flower girl via Martha Stewart Weddings ,red shoes/striped skirt via Style Outside the Square, Striped tie photo by Marlin Munoz via Elizabeth Anne Designs, short gown via Poptastic

Fashionable and Fun!

Let out a little bit of your wild side with a animal print wedding Save the Date that is as fashionable as it is fun! Animal prints like zebra and leopard are enormously popular and little glimpses of these pretty prints go a long way. In other words, you don’t need much to make a big statement!

Change the colors. Change the fonts. Incorporate your photos. Add your own humor–the fun will already be included.

Which is your favorite?

Zebra
Love on Safari Save the Date Magnet

Leopard
Lovely Leopard Print Save the Date Magnet

Butterflies are another hugely popular wedding theme and the whimsical nature of this design is just so sweet and simple.
Fluttering Biss Save the Date Magnet

Peacocks–perfect for a modern wedding or one that reflects a modern touch for an Art Nouveau wedding theme.
Iridescent Peacock Save the Date Magnet

Actually pretty fierce in nature–but absolutely irresistible in illustration.
Love Owlways Save the Date Magnet

Here’s a fun design capitalizing on the “when pigs fly” cliche. Is this your sense of humor and your relationship–well, here’s your Save the Date! Hilarious.
A Pig Flies Save the Date Magnet

Get your wild side on and check out all the animal designs at MagnetStreet Weddings

Happy Friday everyone!

Well, it’s finally happened…seven years and six kids later: Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are engaged! (As many of you are probably aware.) And although Jolie was first spotted with her ring on April 11th, rumors are fluttering that the two have been engaged for quite awhile. Custom-designed by Mr. Pitt himself, the engagement ring features a giant, sparkling diamond–weighing in at a colossal 16 carats.  Yowza!

So why now? Sources say that the couple’s clan of six kids (three biological, three adopted) have been the catalyst in their decision to finally tie the knot.

But let’s not focus on when or why they have decided to get married. Let’s focus on the future–and specifically: What will their Save the Date look like?

Yes, it’s time for another Celebrity Save the Date! Below I’ve selected three Save the Date designs that fit Brangelina’s style. Let me know what you think!

Seamless Charm

When it comes to fashion both on and off the red carpet, Angelina seems to favor that classic, all-black look. This design conveys that retro, black-and-white look that I’m sure she would love. The stripes give it a slightly modern edge, while the photo allows Brad and Angie to feature their favorite “editorial-style” family photo (taken by some famous photographer, of course).

 Sketched in Love

Since the power couple has six kids–and those children are rumored to have influenced their decision to marry–I could definitely see them using a multi-photo Save the Date like this one. Featuring a collage of four photos, this design would give them plenty of space to showcase all their beautiful children: Maddox, Zahara, Shiloh, Pax, Knox, and Vivienne (whew!).

Timeless Style

The family of eight resides in New Orleans–a historic city that has personal meaning to them (especially Brad). If they get married in New Orleans, then this fleur-de-lis design would be a great way to complement their wedding city/theme.

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What do you think of the three Save the Date designs I chose for Brad and Angie?

Which is your favorite, or do you have another design in mind? I’d love to hear your thoughts!

Rachel for MagnetStreet Weddings

Photo of Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, and children courtesy of Getty Images