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• 25 Best Wedding Paper Tips: 2013 Edition

  

  Ready for the week? We are! So excited to share 25 MORE, completely random, wedding paper tips for 2013! Ready. Set. Go! Remember that U.S. postage increased... Read more

  Posted on 28 January 2013 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Friday Potpourri: Carillon Beach & Key West Florida Maps

  

  Want to share a map I did for a Carillon Beach, Florida wedding and also some Key West nuptials taking place in the first quarter. Read more

  Posted on 25 January 2013 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Michelle Kwan Weds Clay Pell

  

  I can't believe Michelle Kwan tied the knot so soon. She married Coast Guard Lieutenant Clay Pell in Rhode Island on Saturday, January 19th. I just posted that... Read more

  Posted on 23 January 2013 CELEB, LIFESTYLE, SPORTS, WEDDING

• MLK Day

  

  Thought I'd take the time to share some pictures of Martin Luther King, Jr. today. Just grateful for what he accomplished and aware that there is more work to b... Read more

  Posted on 21 January 2013 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Potpourri Friday: Invitation Gallery Feature WGC

  

  Happy Friday! Today's Potpourri takes us to the pages of Wedding Guide Chicago's Invitation Gallery! CT-Designs is honored to be featured this magazine... Thank... Read more

  Posted on 18 January 2013 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Movie Poster Themed Save the Dates

  

  I had the pleasure of doing a few Save the Dates last year that allowed the bride and groom to be cast as stars before their big day! Read more

  Posted on 16 January 2013 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Tastemaker Spotlight: Erin Bassett of Daily E & Color Me Styled!

  

  Happy Monday all... I am finally proud to be able to spotlight one of my past clients who has not so quietly evolved into a local tastemaker and "style maven"... Read more

  Posted on 14 January 2013 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• It's Matrimony Monday - 2013 Edition!

  

  The first Monday after the holidays is affectionately known around the industry as "Matrimony Monday". Deals are being made, wedding vendors are being sought... Read more

  Posted on 07 January 2013 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Wedding Best(s) of 2012

  

  Is this REALLY the third year that I'm publishing an annual "best of" blog to commemorate CT-Designs special moments? I feel like I JUST started doing this,... Read more

  Posted on 01 January 2013 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Potpourri Friday: Upcoming Bridal & Industry Events

  

  As 2012 comes to a close, I thought I'd list some big events occurring in the first quarter! Mark your calendars and enjoy!Luxury Bridal Expo -... Read more

  Posted on 28 December 2012 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Wedding Guide Chicago Partyscape: Cocktails with Details

  

  Wanted to share footage from a SECOND partyscape done with Dejanae Events in conjuction with Wedding Guide Chicago.Sophisticated palette of Sangria, Tiffany... Read more

  Posted on 27 December 2012 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• WedGuide PartyScape Feature: Cool Neon Frost

  

  Hope you are experiencing a little decadence with the holiday quickly approaching! Wanted to share footage from a Wedding Guide Partyscape that CT-Designs had... Read more

  Posted on 24 December 2012 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Potpourri Friday: 3 Wedding & Luxury "Pinners" to Follow

  

  I know, I know... I'm a new bride. I should be on Pinterest now putting together my dream wedding... I get it. One question? Who are the BEST wedding pinners ou... Read more

  Posted on 21 December 2012 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Watermarking Apps and Instagram

  

  I was in the process of hitting a wall in terms of posting fresh content for this blog, but then I got to thinking about Instagram and the recent controversy... Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2012 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• CS Brides Spring/Summer Issue Released

  

  The new issue of Chicago Social Brides magazine dropped on 12/15. Published twice a year, it is the most luxurious dossier on what is hot in Chicago for the mos... Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2012 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Friday Potpourri: 7 Celebs Set To Marry in 2013

  

  As we wind down 2012, there seem to be a number of celebrity couples set to tie the knot in 2013. More invitations, lavish locations, dresses and celeb styles... Read more

  Posted on 14 December 2012 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Wedding Calligraphy 101: Secrets of the Studio

  

  Have you ever wondered about what happens to your envelopes, place cards and/or other paper once it leaves your care and into the hands of your calligrapher? Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2012 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Winter Wedding Ideas

  

  With the first day of winter soon to come (no snow yet in Chicago, hope its not the calm before the big storm), I thought I'd do a post on some winter wedding... Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2012 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Potpourri Friday: Wedding Pantone Color Goodies

  

  Happy Friday! Oh my goodness, this was a long week. We are racing towards the holidays and CT-Designs will soon be literally BURSTING with news, MORE end of 201... Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2012 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Instagram and Your Wedding

  Happy #WeddingWednesday! Still enjoying extremely mild weather in Chicago in early December. I'll take it!Today, I want to talk about my new favorite thing:... Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2012 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING