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• Fall/Winter 2013 Issue of Chicago Social Brides

  

  Available on newsstands now! Fall/Winter issue of Chicago Social Brides. Check out the digital issue. Read more

  Posted on 03 July 2013 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• CT-Designs in Live Webcast Q&A; with Delack Media Group on 07.09.13

  

  So humbled and excited to announce that I'll be doing my first live webcast with Nathan Delack of Delack Media Group about wedding invites and calligraphy! The... Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2013 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Tips For Executing Large Invitation Quantities

  

  We just got through executing the largest invitation order in our company's history... 340. The largest quantity before that had been 250. Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2013 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Chicago Bears Quarterback Jay Cutler Weds Reality Star Kristin Cavallari

  

  Kristin was a stunner in a strapless Monique Lhuillier dress with custom shoes, also fashioned by the designer. The nuptials took place in Nashville (the... Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2013 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Wedding Guest Seating Ideas

  

  It is time to start seating those guests that you have lovingly invited to your big day! Every season, I usually do a small roundup that showcases some fresh... Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2013 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• CT-Designs: Latest Calligraphy Projects

  

  Hi all, I continue to only have time to feature my latest projects based on the sheer volume of jobs on my plate... Hope I can add more helpful planning topics... Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2013 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Wedding Calligraphy Feature: Stained Glass Seating Chart

  

  Hope everyone in the U.S. had great holidays! Wanted to share an experience I just had a Ignite Glass Studios here in Chicago! Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2013 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Wedding Weekend Map Feature: Newport, RI

  

  Happy Monday! Still sharing projects here and there. My latest FAVORITE thing is a "wedding weekend" map/itinerary I executed for a bride having a simply... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2013 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Calligraphy Feature: Slanted Layout - Helinda Rook

  

  Hi everyone, I've been buried with work, but came up for air in order to show off some of our latest work. How adorable is this slanted layout? White ink on nav... Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2013 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Calligraphy Feature: Oh So Beautiful Paper

  

  Super excited to share a feature on Oh So Beautiful Paper! Jamie and Aaron's Destination wedding that we worked on last year is making the rounds. Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2013 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Michael Jordan Ties the Knot with Former Model Yvette Prieto

  

  Congratulations to the G.O.A.T. (Greatest of all time) and former Chicago Bull, Michael Jordan, who tied the knot over the weekend to longtime companion and... Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2013 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Potpourri Friday: 3 Things Making Me Smile This Week

  

  Great week for us... That shining yellow globe in the sky was visible for the most part here in Chicago (amazing what a difference in mood the sun will make), w... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2013 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Day of Wedding Stationery Feature: Mary and Sean

  

  Congratulations, you guys looked great! Photography by: © Argyle Photography Wanted to take the time to share some wedding stationery signage and other "day... Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2013 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Design Element Trend: The Bridal Party as Silhouettes

  

  Silhouettes are getting more and more popular this season! Consider using silhouettes to represent your wedding party on your day of stationery. Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2013 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Potpourri Friday: Custom Place Cards with Monogram

  

  Happy Friday! Wanted to continue sharing projects... Today's share is courtesy of Kara Kilmer. Custom place cards that are in a word, gorgeous. Read more

  Posted on 19 April 2013 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Maggiano's Bridal Showcase Event

  

  Happy Monday! CT-Designs had a showing at Maggiano's yesterday. Thanks to CS Brides for the opportunity! We met some wonderful couples and it was a great way... Read more

  Posted on 15 April 2013 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Potpourri Friday: Post Wedding Celebration Invites (A6 Tag Style)

  

  Happy Friday! Want to share a project we just did. Tags for a a post wedding celebration given by a couple's parents. They are a two-in-one... One being held... Read more

  Posted on 13 April 2013 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Your Wedding Stationery Checklist

  

  Found the coolest pin on Pinterest today... Nice, at-a-glance guide/checklist for your wedding stationery. Enjoy! Taken from Read more

  Posted on 10 April 2013 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Chicago Wedding Calligrapher: Current Features

  

  [INT. MY HOME OFFICE. EARLY MORNING. TOO EARLY. Yawn, its a gloomy, rainy Monday morning in Chicago. Reaching for my coveted coffee mug and rubbing my eyes]... Read more

  Posted on 08 April 2013 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Potpourri Friday: Instagram "Likes" of the Week

  

  Happy Friday! Long week, but we made it. So many projects and fresh news occurring, but I need to get some projects off my desk first (and complete a couple of... Read more

  Posted on 29 March 2013 LIFESTYLE, WEDDING