{happy friday}

Happy Friday friends! Any plans this weekend? I'm in full autumn decorating mode this weekend. I'll be the first to admit that I easily get bored with my holiday decoration every other year so I'm always on the hunt for some new pretties. Are you crushing on any autumn decor/crafts? Care to share...leave a link on the comments below.  {p.s.} Isn't that image gorgeous? I can almost hear the crunching leaves. 

this week's favorites...

• I need to bake some of theses babies up this weekend...who's with me?
• I love this black & white graphic wedding from a fellow blogger
• Beautiful autumn palette 
• Adorable couple + colorful powder = super fun e-session
• Sweet as pie favor ideas
• It's never too late to for engagement pictures 
• These escorts are a work of art

photo {thaoski}

happy friday

Hi friends! I can't believe that tomorrow is October. Seriously where did the year go? It's starting to finally feel like autumn. Leaves are beginning to fall and I'm taking too many frequent trips to Sarbucks for my pumpkin spice latte fix.  Since I don't have any Friday links for you this week {I know, I'm a bad blogger} I thought I would share some of my favorite autumn posts from last year in case you missed them.  Hopefully things will get back to normal next week. Hope you have a great weekend! 

• Autumn Spice inspiration board 
• Vintage Apple Orchard shoot + cake recipe
• Cozy Autumn Table 
• Katy + Daniel's engagement 
• Autumn Flavors

it's friday

TGIF! Sorry for the late post but this has been one of the hardest weeks for me. Sadly, I lost a friend this week and I've being having a hard time focusing. I apologize for being MIA but sometimes life happens! Wishing you all a safe + happy weekend! 

See you Monday!  xo

in case you missed any of this week's posts...

• {#171} denim + squash
• {trends} denim details
• {real weddings} sarah + aaron's vineyard wedding
• {shoot} fuschsia woodsy 

photo {adam barnes via grey like weddings}

happy friday + giveaway winners

Happy Friday friends!

 Yay! It's the weekend.  Do you have any plans? I have a huge to-do list to tackle but all I want to do is ignore it stop by Starbucks and pick up some pumpkin spice latte and head out to Target to see if any of their Missoni items are still up for grabs. Did you go? What did you buy? Share please :) 
I also wanted to say thank you for everyone who took the reader survey last week, I spent some time to go over your responses and I was overwhelmed with all the positive comments.  Your feedback gave me a bit of a push to finally do a bit of a cleaning here at P&P. No worries the inspiration boards and weddings aren't going anywhere but I thought it was time to organize it a little bit better.   

this week's favorites...

{bride} love this soft and simple dress

{groom} yellow bowties + suspenders 

{bridal party} black and white striped dresses 

{decor} papel picado always puts a smile on my face

{invitation} 21 cute and FREE downloadable invitations

{shop} danni from oh hello friend just opened up her new shop! 

{Giveaway Winners}

Congratulations to all the winners. All winners were chosen by random.org. 

Please email me at postcardsandpretties@gmail.com! 

• The winner for the Acute Designs Floral Headband is Holly Dolly who said "LOVE the rhinestone and pearl bow headband!"
• The winner for the Scarf Shop Hand Dyed Scarf is Alexandra who said "What a pretty shop.  The rust colored scarf is perfect for fall."
• The winner for the Paloma's Nest Ring Bearer Bowl is Julia R. who said "I love the gilded dove Ring Bearer Bowl" 
• The winner for the Minted Wedding Invitations is Ashley Nicole Catherine who said "so amazing! love the float + amour design!"
• The winner for the Oatmeal Lace Design Natalie Clutch is The Pocket Stylist who said "I would wear it to my best friends wedding on the beach!! It is just perfect!"
• The winner for the Say Anything Design Guestbook Tree is Tracy who said "Tempo wedding tree! Love it!"

photo {Amanda K. Photography}

{friday faves} outdoor reception lounges

Happy Friday friends!! 

Thanks for all your love this week!! Four giveaways are currently going on {Scarf Shop's Hand Dyed Scarf} {Paloma's Nest ring bearer bowl} {Minted Wedding Invitations} and {Oatmeal Lace's Natalie clutch}. Don't forget to stop by tomorrow for the last blogiversary giveaway!   

Do you have any plans this weekend?  I'm going to try to squeeze in one more big BBQ bash this weekend before fully engulfing myself in autumn.   Have you noticed all the cool outdoor reception lounges sprouting up in weddings lately? I personally love them.  They're a great way for guests to mingle with a cocktail and for anyone who wants to just relax after hitting the dance floor. 

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1. {kim skinner photography}  2. {elizabeth messina}  3. {jose villa}

4. {tina rowden photography}  5. {martha stewart weddings}

6. {leo patrone}  7. {suzy clemente}

{friday faves} school inspired stationery

Hooray! It's Friday and not only that but a 3 day weekend too! Any plans this weekend? I'm heading out tomorrow with a few friends to celebrate a very special occasion. What exactly am I celebrating you may ask? Stop by P&P tomorrow and you'll see ;)  

 I thought I would continue with yesterday's theme and share some of my favorite school inspired stationery. I can't get enough of these clever invites! Which one is your favorite?

School Notebook {two for joy paper}

Composition Notebook invitation {letter box ink}

Old School desk invitation {akimbo design}

Shooldays Crush {chewing the cud}

{blue poppy seed}

Yearbook inspired program {paper moss via martha stewart weddings}

{faves} maps + globes

Happy Friday, friends! 

I must still have traveling on the brain because I keep realizing that I'm constantly searching for travel inspired wedding ideas. While on vacation, I collected of a ton of city maps and they took up quite a lot of space in luggage. If you're like me and can't get enough of travel inspired pretties like maps and globes here are a few ideas that you can use for your wedding. 

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1. map photo booth backdrop {martha stewart weddings} 2. map favor boxes {martha stewart weddings}

3. map escort chart {emily takes photos via the loveliest day} 4. map escort {tec petaja}

5. map covered vases {martha stewart weddings} 6. map dessert sign {stone crandall photography via green wedding shoes} 7. around the world letter {urban outfitters} 8. map pinwheel {elizabeth st.}

9. map cufflinks {martha stewart weddings} 10. map of the world skirt {anthropologie}

11. globe {josh goleman} 12. globe escort display {kate harrison} 13. love globe {ashley rose via forget me knot weddings} 14. hanging globes {tseventy} 15. mini globe {simply bloom photography} 

{friday faves} shorts

Hi friends!! 

I'm in the process of packing my bags and heading back home :::cue tears::: and wanted to leave you with a Friday Fave post. There is nothing I love more than a groom that doesn't shy away for expressing his own style. Don't be afraid to break away from the "traditional" look if it really doesn't work with the theme especially for weddings that are held during warmer months and casual settings. 

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1. - 2. {jose villa} 3. {troy grover} 

4. {dan o'day} 5. {100 layer cake}

{friday } outdoor pews

Happy Friday friends! 

When I kept coming across these outdoor church pews more and more, I knew I had to feature them in my Friday Faves.  I love the concept of bring the indoors out and seeing these pews all dressed up with pretty flowers and pillows make them feel extra special. If you're unable to find/rent the number of pews needed, you can always mix in some chairs for more eclectic feel. 

 

 

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1. {jasmine star} 2. {marigold vintage event rentals} 3.-5.. {jose villa}

{friday faves} ice cream sandwiches

Happy Friday friends!! 

I love it when all it takes to create a post is ONE photo. I was browsing through Pinterest the other day and came across a chocolate chip ice cream sandwich photo and fell in love. It's sad but true!  Can anything be better than creamy ice cream sandwiched between two equally delicious cookies? There are so many ice cream/cookie combinations that it's mind boggling but have no fear I rallied up a few of my faves that you can package up in pretty glassine bags and serve to your guests at your next big event.   

Warning: The following photos will make your mouth water. There is a good chance you will abandon your work to run out and eat one of these delicious summer time treats.  Don't say I didn't warn you. 

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 1. {vanilla bean chocolate ice cream sandwiches via tartelette}  

2. {“baklava” ice cream sandwiches via souvlaki for the soul}  

3. {ice cream sandwich via the kitchn}

4. {raspberry ice cream sandwich via wolf & willow}  

5. {skinny cow ice cream sandwich via creature comforts} 

6. - 9. {brownie-and-peanut-butter ice cream sandwiches, coconut and almond ice cream sandwiches, ginger cookie-sorbet sandwiches , mini chocolate chip ice cream sandwiches via martha stewart}