Congratulations

With December officially dubbed "engagement month" (did you know 15% of all proposals happen in December?) here's a big congrats to all the new Fiancé's & Fiancée's out there!


Whooo hooo - you're getting MARRIED!!

So much to think about, so much to do! No worries - once you've settled on a date, browse the site & come see me to check out some lovely save the dates such as these:

Don't you just love calling your beloved your Fiancé? Check this quirky article I came across while trying to find the correct spelling!

and a few more fun facts for good measure:

• The average engagement lasts 14 months.
• 3 percent of brides plan on signing a pre-nuptial agreement
• The percentage of brides that change their names after getting married is 81 percent
• 99 percent of couples take a honeymoon.
• 40 percent of honeymooners stay at resorts
• 16 percent of all weddings are destination weddings.
• An average of 44,230 weddings take place in the U.S. each weekend.

Wednesday Trendsday - Olive & Brown

Although it doesn't feel like very long ago that I was planning my own wedding, let's face it- styles & trends have changed a lot in 6 years! Which is why I still enjoy perusing bridal magazines, websites & blogs. Plus, it keeps me up to date on trends, what brides want & search for. How can I help you if I don't understand what's going on out there? Bridal is a big world & I'm committed to assisting you in every way possible regarding your wedding paper decisions. One way I find helpful to make decisions is to see the "big picture", to imagine all the little details coming together to create a wonderful celebration, which is I why I've created Wednesday Trendsday here at the Gray Papier blog. On select Wednesday's, a beautiful invitation will be featured along with other amazing products to add to your special day. I'll list vendors in case you see something you can't live without!

Since we're in the midst of fall wedding season, first up, Olive & Brown! A unique pairing that's gorgeous & timeless. These colors look amazing against the natural beauty of the changing leaves & crisp sky. They enhance an ivory gown like nothing else & pair perfectly with gold accents, even brushed silver!

Invitation: contact Gray Papier to order, Ring Bearer Pillow, Faux Fur Stole - ebay (similar), Necklace, Shoes - endless.com (similar),

Bridesmaid Dress, Pumpkin Pillow, Feathered Headpiece

Wedding Invitations: The 3 Pieces of Stationery You Really Need

I won't deny my love for theknot.com - a brides dream for every inch of wedding planning! Check out this super helpful article from from The Knot on what I like to call "Paper Planning" :)

Invites, Save the Dates, Menu cards, Programs...

Puzzling out your wedding paper can be very confusing. But just like any other part of wedding planning, it's all about figuring out what it is you really want. So read on for the scoop on what every single card is for, which ones are must-haves and which ones you can skip.