Our First Giveaway – Our Wedding Scrapbook by Darcy Miller

I had the opportunity to hear Darcy Miller, Editorial Director of Martha Stewart Weddings speak at Engage09 last week.   I was excited to learn that Darcy is a sought after illustrator and her book “Our Wedding Scrapbook” is filled with her original artwork!  Here is a little excerpt: “From America’s leading authority on weddings comes […]

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Engage 09 Something Blue, Something Amazing Part I

I arrived in Cayman last Friday 2 days ahead of the much anticipated start to Engage09: Something Blue.  Last October Engage08:The Encore was an exciting taste of all the luxury wedding industry has to offer and needless to say I was hooked!   Amazingly smart individuals, big ideas and savvy networking are all reasons I just […]

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Welcome Amy to the Studio

I am so thrilled to have Amy back with us for the summer.  She is just what we need to rock the busy upcoming season.  Her wit and savvy business sense are the perfect compliment to her painting and production skills!  So let’s get to know Amy: Name: Amy Downey Position: Invitation Artist All-time Favorite […]

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Welcome to the studio!

My name is Kristy Rice and I work alongside six fantastic friends-artists-designers who help me bring the Momental Experience to Brides all over the world. I am thrilled to reveal the new website after many months of design. There are quite a few people that I need to thank… in a very big way. First, […]

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Inspired Ink – The Brides Cafe

The Momental Girls are thrilled!!! Janie over at The Bride’s Cafe invited me over for a cafe interview yesterday. If you are not already a daily reader, can I say, PLEASE, head over to the cafe and get lost in the stunning images Janie unveils every day. While you are there, take a look at […]

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A Peek into the Studio – Flowers, Flowers and more flowers

The Momental Girls are busy, busy. Just a few of our favorites so far this week: Linda creating nearly 500 sculpted blooms – she’s still working! Hannah’s stunning table numbers – love that fuchsia satin! Lacey’s hand-painted orange daisy wedding invitations – what a pop on that kraft cardstock…and finally Allison’s white painted peonies. So […]

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The Momental Girls and Daniel Lanton

Last Friday The Momental Girls broke out of the studio and spent the day with the crazy talented Daniel Lanton of Darker Shades of Brown Photography. Daniel has a great eye for color and contrast and this is exactly what drew me to his work. Daniel blogs his super moody, artistic work nearly every day […]

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Well Said – Invitation Wording Anatomy Series – Who's paying?

It may seem like an abrupt question but really the first one you need to ask when creating your invitation wording. If you are planning a sizable affair your wedding day is about more than simply the groom and yourself. Most likely there will be a number of parties contributing financially and emotionally. The wedding […]

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Giveaway on OneWed.com

A big thank you to the ladies at OneWed for the lovely words about Momental. I was thrilled to offer a Momental giveaway for their readers this week. The contest ends June 12th and all you need to do is leave a comment on the OneWed blog! So hurry up, comment and subscribe to this […]

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Well Said – Invitation Wording Anatomy Series – Introduction

  Nearly every day I receive inquiries regarding invitation wording. Now we all know that a simple google search under “invitation wording etiquette” will produce a bevy of options to craft your invitation prose. I have found however the standard invitation wording lists do not pay much attention to invitation wording style, tone and personal […]

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Opulent Versailles: A Baroque-Inspired Collection

Working feverishly to overnight a few carefully crafted menus and table names to arrive in CA just in time for a Wednesday photo shoot. The design direction included words like, ornate, detailed, Versailles, Baroque along with a palette of whites and gold. The menus are highly painted with freehand swirls, curls and white highlights. I […]