A Sweet Touch

Candy buffets have become an attractive trend for wedding receptions, often in the place of favors. Couples are getting rid of the traditional tulle-wrapped almonds and searching for ways to make their receptions memorable. More and more brides are leaning towards a mishmash of sweets & treats. I mean, what better way to leave a lasting impression than to send your guests off with a bag full of goodies? A bag, no less, designed specifically for your special day.

For Sarah and Jeffrey's wedding, the idea behind the custom-designed chocolate triple panel folder tied up with a pink ribbon was relevant from the save-the-date all the way through to the last couple leaving the dance floor. When guests received their invitation in the mail, they knew they were about to open something special. Like a box of unopened chocolates. Guests got their wish at the reception, getting the chance create their own box of chocolaty goodness on a table labeled with its own Bella Carta touch: Love Sweet Love.

Now that's sweet.

-KR

Pretty in Pink...

We were so fortunate to have a hand in designing the invitations and wedding day stationery for an incredible wedding at Esperanza Mansion in the NY Finger Lakes. Kelli Berg with Simply Beautiful Events was the wedding planner for this fabulous occassion, and the most of the photography that follows is by the talented Karin Von Voigtlander.

We love it when we're given a bit of direction (blush pink and black, and they wanted an airy damask pattern) and then we're allowed to go with it. Kelli Berg has a great vision and helps her clients interpret their own style into something that can only be called spectacular.

We're so proud of these pieces, and we'll load more later...the hotel bags were SO wonderful!