The month of June is a wonderful time for a wedding. Spring is turning to summer, yet the temperatures are still on the mild side, lawns are green and lush, and the flowers are in bloom. Did you know that the tradition of a June wedding can be traced back to Roman times? June gets its name from “Juno,” the Roman goddess of love and marriage.
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Here in Southern Rhode Island, we have the advantage of miles of lovely beaches and other naturally beautiful landscapes that are great venues for a summer wedding.
Planning a wedding is no small feat, and we are here to help in any way that we can.
Wedding mats are always popular and a great alternative to the traditional guest book. We can cut a mat in the proper size to accommodate the number of guests that you are expecting. What’s more, although we are happy to provide you with a white mat, why not use a color that reflects your wedding colors? Just remember that the mat should be relatively light in color so the good wishes really stand out. The accent mat can be a deeper, more dramatic color or softer, depending on your personal taste. Be sure to use an archival pen, like Micron, to prevent the signatures from fading.
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Not sure about what size mat to use? If your wedding is small and intimate, a 5 x 7 photo with 4” of matting all around is a good size for about 60 signatures and wishes. For larger weddings, use an 8 x 10 photo and the following rule of thumb for the number of signatures and wishes:
5” of matting will accommodate approximately 120-140 signatures.
6” of matting will accommodate approximately 140-160 signatures.
7” of matting will accommodate approximately 160-200 signatures
After the wedding, we will help you choose the perfect frame to compliment your wedding picture. And remember, we can professionally print your photo in-house. The print is always free if you frame it with us.
Great Gift Ideas
Tabletop frames are great gifts for members of the wedding party. We have a nice selection of Prisma frames in sea glass colors that are especially meaningful for seaside weddings. They are available in 5 x 7 and 8 x 10 sizes and various colors. Please know that in order to have quantities in matching colors, we need a couple of weeks’ notice.
Just a few of our table top frames.
Gifts for Parents
Framed wedding photos are wonderful gifts for the parents of the bride and groom. We are always pleased to work with you to find just the right framing that will fit your parents’ homes and suit the photo as well.
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We really like this framing because it gives a nod to tradition with the soft gold frame and off white mat that blends so well with the photo. And we love that the details of the frame repeat the details in the bride’s dress.
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What if Mom and Dad’s home has a casual, coastal vibe, but they are not into driftwood or distressed framing? Something like this is perfect because the antique silver coloring with the grillwork pattern strike just the right balance between the formal attire of the bride and groom and the decor in Mom and Dad’s home.
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If it’s coastal casual you’re after, we’ve got you covered. We have a wonderful selection of coastal frame samples from driftwood to cottage white and everything in between. We chose an accent mat of aqua between the crisp white mat and the photo and topped it with a simple grained wood that works as well in a contemporary or eclectic setting as it does in a seaside home.
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Have a question or a special request? Give us a call; we’re happy to help in any way that we can.