c9 Wedding Invitations of the Month

It is wedding invitation season and we are in love with the latest wedding invitations that we have supplied two of our fabulous brides this month! This first design in letterpress may look familiar as we did something in the … Continue reading

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c9 Napa Wedding – A Paper Proposal Blog Publishes it!

We are so excited that A Paper Proposal picked up this stunner of a wedding we helped plan with the fabulous bride Steph and the handsome groom John. Read below the blog post from A Paper Prosposal and check out … Continue reading

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Personalized Wall Art & Pillows

One of our fabulous invitations lines is now introducing personalized wall art, throw pillows and ring pillows! Checkerboard’s new line of these fun new items lends itself perfectly for brides that want a fun new twist on traditional wedding items. … Continue reading

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New Letterpress Designs for 2012!

We are excited to be one of only a few stationers to carry this highly sought after line that never ceases to amaze. From the addition of foil stamping, crystal application, laser cutting and luxury mailers to Spark’s already impressive … Continue reading

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c9 wedding: Steph & John at Silverado Resort, Napa

If there was one wedding that we could do over and over again, it would be this one! The Napa weather was absolutely perfect for Stephanie and John who wanted a destination wedding at the Silervado Resort & Spa that … Continue reading

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Spark Letterpress on Martha Stewart Weddings

We are so excited that one of our lines, Spark Letterpress has 2 featured invitations on the Martha Stewart Weddings website! These first two samples are designs for destination weddings and we have added some of our favorites as well. Enjoy!

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c9 denver wedding: Caylyn and Tim

Caylyn and Tim’s wedding was full of color, love and family ~ and a truly amazing backyard that set the backdrop to a fantastic reception! The inspiration for their wedding day was centered around a garden feel where colors popped … Continue reading

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c9 papers: Fab Holiday Cards

We can’t believe it is that time of year again where it is time to start thinking about Holiday Cards! Check out these great designs from Checkerboard. We are offering 10% off through Nov 15th so call us today to … Continue reading

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cloud 9 wedding: Stefanie & Jon at Arrowhead Golf Course

I was so excited when Stefanie and Jon told us about their Indonesian wedding plans- the vibrant colors, authentic items that she and her mom brought back from their last trip to Indonesia, music and custom made gown by a … Continue reading

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c9 wedding: Morgan & Tom at St. Elizabeth’s and Grand Hyatt

Morgen and Tom’s June wedding reflected their personalities – fun loving, vibrant and playful with an elegant twist of edge. We had so much fun working with this couple. They truly embody what is important in life which is love, … Continue reading

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It’s All in the Details: Menu Cards

Have fun with your wedding accessories! That includes menus that can add your colors and style on to your dining tables. Not only do they communicate to your guests, they can also serve as a décor element. We especially love … Continue reading

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Invitation Spotlight: Monique Lhullier

We love this line as each invitation in Monique Lhuillier’s Fine Paper Collection album was inspired by Lhuillier’s bridal fashions and her home collections. Just as Monique uses the most beautiful fabrics, laces and accents in her gowns, her invitations … Continue reading

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It’s All in the Details ~ Escort Cards

I know I am a little obsessed about escort cards but it is such a fun and over looked detail that can have a big impact. Not only is it a great way to incorporate your colors and over theme … Continue reading

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Party Time with Great Invites!

As we always say, the invitation sets the tone for your event! These fun and unique party invitations will kick of your event with a pizazz. We love these as they can be customized with different inks, papers and fonts. … Continue reading

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cloud 9 wedding- Tess + Scott at the Sanctuary Golf Course

Congratulations Tess and Scott! These two love birds were married almost one month ago and as I have told them, I wish I could clone them as clients! Their colors were gray and canary yellow that were fun and playful. … Continue reading

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cloud 9 Papers: BRIDES Fine Wedding Papers

BRIDES magazine and Checkerboard have teamed up to create this wonderfully colorful wedding album of invitations suites for brides that love color. These designs are simple yet graceful that will set the tone of your wedding with style. They are … Continue reading

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It’s All in the Details: Napkins

Napkins are the perfect way to infuse color, style and personality with little impact to your wedding budget. There are so many napkin and ink colors available, you are sure to find your perfect match and we can help! Don’t … Continue reading

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Wedding Etiquette Wednesday: Double Envelopes

To double-envelope or not to double-envelope. That is the question! We get this questions a lot from our brides and as we are becoming more green, we find that double envelopes are not as popular as they used to be. … Continue reading

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Customized Plates and Platters

It seems that everything can be customized these days and we are in love with these plates platters! In fact we love them so much that we decided to carry the line. Boatman Geller also offers invitations, wine tags, recipe … Continue reading

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Stationery Spotlight: Lucky Onion

Check out these new designs from Lucky Onion based right here in Colorado! A big focus they hold dear is being environmentally friendly. All of their printing papers are at least 30% post consumer waste (PCW) with the majority being … Continue reading

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Save the Date Cards- II

Here is our next Save the Date installment of cards without photos. It is a great way to introduce your wedding colors and overall feel of the wedding. The passport options are great for destination weddings or if most of your … Continue reading

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Save the Date Cards – Photo Cards

We are in that time of year- engagement season which means that gearing up to send out Save the Dates for weddings is right around the corner. They can be as simple as announcing your date or as inclusive as … Continue reading

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cloud 9 Wedding: Lauren & Felipe at Artwork Network

Picture this- an authentic Mexican tile that inspired an entire wedding! We took this tile and designed the save the dates, invitation set and thank you notes. It was the guests’ first glimpse of what was in store for them. … Continue reading

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2011 ICON Awards- Best Invitation Hopeful

We are excited to be in the running for the 2011 ICON Awards for the best invitation! We would very much appreciate your vote- click here Colorado Expression. Our entry is #1302 called Rustic Damask + Bold Stripes. Feel free … Continue reading

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Go Green with Candles

“Going Green” is in these days. Why not use this Earth friendly approach in creating your perfect wedding atmosphere? You can start by using eco-friendly invitations and work you way up to an eco-friendly reception. One way to be energy … Continue reading

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Holiday Cards Promo

I can’t believe it is that time of year again! The holidays are approaching and as they say, the early bird gets the worm. We are offering a 20% discount on all Holiday cards through October- social, photo and corporate. … Continue reading

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Navy + Lime

We did the paper products for a wedding that happened in September that were traditional with a flare of color. The save the date introduced the lime into the color scheme while the invitation was more stately with navy. The … Continue reading

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Bold Stripes + Rustic Damask

This gorgeous eco-friendly Spark letterpress invitation that we did is quite possibly my favorite invitation of the year. A beautiful bold navy stripe paired with an rustic damask pattern mixes a contemporary pattern with a delicate, barely there floral motif. … Continue reading

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Wedding Etiquette Wednesday: Etiquette Myths

The rules of etiquette at weddings can sometimes be a bit confusing. There are many good suggestions out there for proper wedding etiquette, but there is also a lot of bad advice. Etiquette expert Peggy Post gives her list of … Continue reading

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Think Water!

Krista and Erik are an outgoing couple that love to travel so for their July wedding at Denver Botanic Gardens with the reception at the Ritz-Carlon, Denver, we are doing a water theme. They frequent New Zealand and other fun … Continue reading

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Wedding Etiquette Wednesday: Technology

We live in a connected world. Today even elementary school students have cell phones and are more than efficient at texting and Tweeting! Along your wedding planning process you have probably made use of a few pieces of technology that … Continue reading

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Inspiration 101: Slate and Yellow

I had a fabulous meeting with one our fantastic brides at the Sanctuary Golf Course for May 2011 recently and she announced that they changed their color palette. She hesitantly told me what they were and when she did, I … Continue reading

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Inspiration 101: Teal and Citrus

Nothing says summer like these two hot colors! Gone are the days of picking polar opposites on the color wheel. Teal has always been my color- hence my logo for Nancy Chase Weddings & Celebrations and my new logo for … Continue reading

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Embossed Graphics Sale!

Embossed Graphics is a great stationery company that offers personalized stationery, notepads and napkins for a steal! To add to that, they are offering two great discounts for the month:We would love to send you a catalog that features the … Continue reading

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Cloud 9 Papers: Wood Grain!

Cloud 9 Papers: Wood Grain! New wood grain papers are making their way into the mainstream that just scream Colorado! You can dress wood grain up and dress it down so that it fits any style. We love this because … Continue reading

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Wedding Passport and Spark ‘Deals’

This adorable wedding day passport, recently featured in Martha Stewart Weddings, is the perfect Save-The-Date for destination weddings. Who wouldn’t love to receive this in the mail?!cloud 9 Papers, the exclusive retailer in Colorado for Spark Letterpress would like to … Continue reading

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and two become one – introducing cloud 9

As many of you know, I have owned Nancy Chase Weddings & Celebrations and the stationery company, Pampered Papers, since 2005. These wonderful companies have brought my two passions together, weddings and paper products, and I am honored to be … Continue reading

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Wedding Etiquette Wednesday…How To Write A Thank You Note

Ann Marlin, owner of Cloud 9 Papers is continually asked about thank you notes. She puts it best, “A personal thank you note is the only appropriate way to say ‘Thank You!’ At one time, notes were not considered necessary … Continue reading

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Introducing Spark and Monique Lhuillier

Cloud 9 Papers, our sister stationery company, recently added two, stunning, fabulous and divine new lines to our collection. These lines came with amazing Save The Date cards, Wedding Invitations and all other wedding and paper accessories. The new lines … Continue reading

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