Must take some time off from blogging to catch up on designing and printing WEDDINGS! I have too many ideas and need to focus. So I leave you with the video from Friday, illustrating our letterpress printing process, a photo of one of our favorite local event venues, Planet Bluegrass Ranch {complete with a chance to vote for Lyons to win America’s Coolest Small Town} AND this:

Something old represents the couple’s friends who will hopefully remain close during the marriage . Traditionally this was an old garter given to the bride by a happily married woman in the hope that her happiness in her marriage and the stability of married life would be passed on to the new bride.

Something new represents the new adventure the newlyweds’ are embarking on as a married couple along with a happy and prosperous future.

Something borrowed is often lent by the bride’s family and is an item much valued by the family. The bride must return the item to ensure good luck. This symbolizes the love and support of family and friends

Something blue originated in ancient Israel where the bride wore a blue ribbon in her hair to represent love and fidelity.

And a sixpence in your shoe was to ensure wealth to the couple in married life. Today some brides substitute a penny in their shoe during the ceremony, as silver sixpences are less common.

A closer look at the creation for 5280 Magazine, a pinecone adorned veneer invitation letterpress printed with vintage wood type. We had the opportunity to create something specific for the look & feel of an inspired winter wedding for the mountain bride. Think fireside toasts in a cozy log cabin, aisles of snowflake flocked pine trees and toe-warming hot chocolate cocktails.

The Bird Dog’s spirits are 5,280 feet {or a mile high} today. On newsstands now, the January 2010 issue of 5280 Magazine, page 79, you will find a feature article by Julie Dugdale, Warm Reception an inspiration on winter weddings – featuring BirdDog Press wedding paper goods! And great to be mentioned alongside Calluna Events.