https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog daily 0.75 2022-08-19 https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2022/4/21/party-tips-that-will-simplify-the-planning monthly 0.5 2022-09-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/b80354fa-68c3-4215-a72d-041e65994229/Screen+Shot+2022-09-07+at+11.12.35+AM.jpg Blog - Some of our favorite party tips - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/6a7d63ca-13fb-46ee-8d23-446016df4a29/Screen+Shot+2022-09-07+at+11.24.51+AM.png Blog - Some of our favorite party tips - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/8c1d0e62-59dc-4dfc-8f79-b80843191c65/fruit-salad-9807.jpg Blog - Some of our favorite party tips - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2021/11/2/whats-new-in-wedding-dresses monthly 0.5 2022-08-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1635886054943-NFHDDQYXQ6S32DT1PGKZ/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-11-02%2Bat%2B1.41.21%2BPM.jpg Blog - What's new in wedding dresses https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1660947514619-ZJB934786220YKMEQ9YI/Screen+Shot+2022-08-19+at+3.17.49+PM.png Blog - What's new in wedding dresses https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1660941615447-TS7QTCXJC7VZRC5QOHYS/Screen+Shot+2022-08-19+at+1.39.52+PM.png Blog - What's new in wedding dresses https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1660947862454-NQWYQIXFL22U93QI55YG/Screen+Shot+2022-08-19+at+3.23.21+PM.png Blog - What's new in wedding dresses https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1660947211103-14RDCPHQ9SP6RN6W089O/Screen+Shot+2022-08-19+at+3.13.19+PM.png Blog - What's new in wedding dresses https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1660947485747-6IHKNNL7MN1P9AXAZ53T/Screen+Shot+2022-08-19+at+3.16.54+PM.png Blog - What's new in wedding dresses https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2022/7/28/its-re-happening monthly 0.5 2022-07-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/cf8a6b8c-672e-426c-8b3c-27ec817ff009/IMG_5514.jpg Blog - It's re-happening! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2022/7/14/when-should-you-hire-a-wedding-day-coordinator monthly 0.5 2022-07-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/c67b4744-0ae1-4411-93e1-a2b26a0fb33a/Bouquet+4.png Blog - When should you hire a wedding day coordinator? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2022/6/30/summer-style monthly 0.5 2022-06-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1656612786657-6657FCFG0DHEHCEJQI4X/Screen%2BShot%2B2022-06-30%2Bat%2B11.07.12%2BAM.jpg Blog - Summer style https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1656613167688-PLYKHUY5U91YUDWRCCPC/Screen%2BShot%2B2022-06-30%2Bat%2B11.10.26%2BAM.jpg Blog - Summer style https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1656612888017-AR3V79KW77JOYREM4HR9/Screen%2BShot%2B2022-06-30%2Bat%2B11.07.23%2BAM.jpg Blog - Summer style https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1656612902021-6UTYNI3NXJQZS8CQZQZJ/Screen%2BShot%2B2022-06-30%2Bat%2B11.07.36%2BAM.jpg Blog - Summer style https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1656613145752-40ZY0X3CTREC1HODEC6P/Screen%2BShot%2B2022-06-30%2Bat%2B11.10.16%2BAM.jpg Blog - Summer style https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1656613177995-PO6N6ERYIMXI2V4TN0EZ/Screen%2BShot%2B2022-06-30%2Bat%2B11.17.08%2BAM.jpg Blog - Summer style https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1656613279089-DC6BRQ1MHP272ES17S95/Screen%2BShot%2B2022-06-30%2Bat%2B11.20.44%2BAM.jpg Blog - Summer style https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1656612668067-LTQVGDB2KXWPT649OVKE/Screen%2BShot%2B2022-06-30%2Bat%2B11.07.46%2BAM.jpg Blog - Summer style https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1656613123969-FO2E8K76JEDEW8XNN3TN/Screen%2BShot%2B2022-06-30%2Bat%2B11.10.01%2BAM.jpg Blog - Summer style https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1656613077050-FZXA3OVXEL3QI795J1D0/Screen+Shot+2022-06-30+at+11.16.59+AM.png Blog - Summer style https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/65532469-0295-4166-b253-8924856df68b/giphy.gif Blog - Summer style - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2022/2/24/our-perfect-picks-how-to-choose-a-venue monthly 0.5 2022-06-17 https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2022/6/2/sister-trip-93vjE monthly 0.5 2022-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/e018e5e9-606e-4f8f-b6a9-eb67118bcb11/IMG_0882.JPEG Blog - Sister trip! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2022/6/2/three-thursday-reads monthly 0.5 2022-06-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/7b7d9837-44ad-4d01-a1ec-b9b90d33b6ed/Screen+Shot+2022-06-02+at+7.46.24+AM.png Blog - Three Thursday Reads - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/67fde3b3-af89-439c-afe1-dee915650dc5/Screen+Shot+2022-06-02+at+7.48.48+AM.jpg Blog - Three Thursday Reads - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/a4644f5c-3fc9-47f1-910e-816f57e5ff60/ashley-ford-wedding.jpg Blog - Three Thursday Reads - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2022/6/2/veil monthly 0.5 2022-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1651693840656-2YD8DMY6Q4LY2VVQZXB7/Screen+Shot+2022-05-04+at+12.46.36+PM.png Blog - Veil inspiration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1651693940883-QN34CYCKVLTAQRASSHIT/Screen+Shot+2022-05-04+at+12.52.10+PM.png Blog - Veil inspiration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1651694338477-F65PFH52QR3JOR64DMCA/Screen+Shot+2022-05-04+at+12.58.35+PM.png Blog - Veil inspiration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1651694179460-P9I4YU9BBAN48NH2P6U7/Screen+Shot+2022-05-04+at+12.55.29+PM.png Blog - Veil inspiration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1645679778115-HYARKZM8PDHDVAIZ1SCY/Screen+Shot+2022-02-23+at+9.16.07+PM.png Blog - Veil inspiration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1645681012340-QF2RM3I6MLNJKFB6NIVA/Screen+Shot+2022-02-23+at+9.36.25+PM.png Blog - Veil inspiration https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2022/4/21/the-happiest-brunch monthly 0.5 2022-04-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1882deca-2091-480a-89d0-a2edda777ac5/Screen+Shot+2022-04-20+at+4.24.05+PM.png Blog - The happiest brunch - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2022/4/7/thinking-outside-the-cake-box monthly 0.5 2022-04-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/81d4ca18-3309-4222-a78d-a29b6e150d74/Dba952NV0AE0UEd.jpg Blog - Thinking outside the (cake) box - Doughnut wall Doughnuts are delicious and we especially love Top Pot Doughtnuts - perfect texture and lots of fun flavors. The biggest problem: ordering enough since you know everyone will go back for more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/08394336-33e4-422f-992f-f1190e27c1be/Screen+Shot+2022-04-05+at+5.16.02+PM.jpg Blog - Thinking outside the (cake) box - Poffertjes party Want to add something totally unique that probably none of your guests will have tried before? Serve adorable tiny Dutch pancakes from Miri’s at Golden Gardens, which can be sweet or savory. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1649214973388-714ZVMLL3YBQAWYQ00Q5/Sweet+local+shops+we+love.png Blog - Thinking outside the (cake) box https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1649215047183-PHZ54DJJMYCQ5SU6VEAD/Pie-01.png Blog - Thinking outside the (cake) box https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1649215052428-516MW5Z694LGHQFOBKN7/Cupcakes-01.png Blog - Thinking outside the (cake) box https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1649215072591-NJ0GQT89HO7R3SRIG62Y/Cake-01.png Blog - Thinking outside the (cake) box https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/43a62672-59bb-4e73-b49f-969f063eac02/scoot%2C-scoop_0.jpg Blog - Thinking outside the (cake) box - Gelato cart Especially on a warm summer day (but really, any time) there’s nothing better than some delicious gelato from the Nutty Squirrel. This would be the best treat at the end of the night! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/4676c96a-b026-4d43-9e2c-3154811808ad/f6f7811d-2b6e-4fb6-af52-6172fa255394.png Blog - Thinking outside the (cake) box - Crepe truck Ok this might be our personal favorite option, but any excuse to have crêpes is hard to pass up. Hiring Caravan Crêpes would be such a fun surprise and also is another option that offers lots of great savory and sweet options. https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2022/3/24/life-updates monthly 0.5 2022-03-24 https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2022/3/10/part-i-what-to-do-with-your-engagement-photos monthly 0.5 2022-03-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1646886864291-HSLN99ESWD3NW15UZZCH/DIY+invites-01.png Blog - Part I: What to do with your engagement photos? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1646887210639-SYEAZMSU4A4R3OGHY9M8/Our+Perfect+Picks_wedding+advice-01.png Blog - Part I: What to do with your engagement photos? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1646887211936-DU7FMZSPQPZJZTIHDJSG/Our+Perfect+Picks_sense%26senti-01.png Blog - Part I: What to do with your engagement photos? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1646887228458-4K752CFN6X0YERICKL8C/Shower+activities-01.png Blog - Part I: What to do with your engagement photos? https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2022/3/24/wedding-accessories-that-wow monthly 0.5 2022-02-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1645678261698-JNLILX9T3FRUW8TWJROW/Shower+activities-01.png Blog - Wedding accessories that wow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1645678276587-9XCUXUEPVYMZGLR0ZV1A/Wedding+budget-01.png Blog - Wedding accessories that wow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1645678305753-ZTN74K9VY27OBVA9T7K8/Color+inspiration+icon9-01.png Blog - Wedding accessories that wow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1645678318447-EB0ECRWH0AH1WGRIP38W/Our+Perfect+Picks_Wedding+trends-01.png Blog - Wedding accessories that wow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1645678976986-Q7V2CSAKS8HZB84JTSE2/Screen+Shot+2022-02-23+at+9.02.38+PM.png Blog - Wedding accessories that wow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1645679078245-4331536X5K7VFO1ZW81U/Screen+Shot+2022-02-23+at+8.57.29+PM.png Blog - Wedding accessories that wow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1645679089062-PB6M23MFYNAV32UJA7A6/Screen+Shot+2022-02-23+at+8.58.52+PM.png Blog - Wedding accessories that wow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1645679104131-AK9XA4EWM378PCQRVMCC/Screen+Shot+2022-02-23+at+8.59.21+PM.png Blog - Wedding accessories that wow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1645680315263-N91JGNRL4MKX81KAVTKT/Screen+Shot+2022-02-23+at+9.24.48+PM.png Blog - Wedding accessories that wow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1645680784370-15A8G6NRNVC3U2TO7YOM/Screen+Shot+2022-02-23+at+9.32.53+PM.png Blog - Wedding accessories that wow https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2022/2/10/wedding-planning-toolkit monthly 0.5 2022-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/9bab7073-9526-437b-b583-4ba8b72e5780/Planning+toolkit-01.png Blog - Wedding planning toolkit - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1644445391606-S61BMSRWAXK8XGY5VKK2/Our+Perfect+Picks_monograms-01.png Blog - Wedding planning toolkit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1644445465922-BE3MD8BNZYN5151QIBOA/Wedding+budget-01.png Blog - Wedding planning toolkit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1644445411598-ZGCWM3R5Y6XD4J8JTUE2/Our+Perfect+Picks_DIY-01.png Blog - Wedding planning toolkit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1644445428290-A9SCYC2L8420437ZJVFE/Hashtags-01.png Blog - Wedding planning toolkit https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2022/1/13/color-inspiration-no-9 monthly 0.5 2022-02-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1632940342674-U8FA6DOLAP734WQAWQG3/Screen+Shot+2021-09-29+at+11.32.11+AM.png Blog - Color Inspiration No. 9 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1635884974391-EJF1ET7YW9JND9DF10Q8/Screen+Shot+2021-11-02+at+1.29.12+PM.png Blog - Color Inspiration No. 9 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1635885232563-KPUGCSE37TRMWI8EMBG8/Screen+Shot+2021-11-02+at+1.32.07+PM.png Blog - Color Inspiration No. 9 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1635885366912-Y92WKIXXOE4H5KIATCFT/Screen+Shot+2021-11-02+at+1.35.16+PM.png Blog - Color Inspiration No. 9 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1643570079696-645AWH0OBXHHLMUEQ2AN/Color+inspiration+icon8-01.png Blog - Color Inspiration No. 9 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1643570084921-9L41LS5INUSO4RBTYIIP/Color+inspiration+icon7-01.png Blog - Color Inspiration No. 9 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1643570090061-L03AUUV4L34VNKM6H4UL/Color+inspiration+icon6-01.png Blog - Color Inspiration No. 9 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1643570095033-2BRCOWT9TW9MSEJ9D3Y4/Color+inspiration+icon5-01.png Blog - Color Inspiration No. 9 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1635885436702-6YSQYM4ETXTBEEPXFAQD/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-11-02%2Bat%2B1.35.54%2BPM.jpg Blog - Color Inspiration No. 9 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1643569347719-HX29DBT4WNL3WV10DECL/Screen+Shot+2022-01-30+at+11.00.43+AM.png Blog - Color Inspiration No. 9 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1643569962151-UFT5QVJB4OAAN5E0Y5SC/Screen+Shot+2022-01-30+at+11.11.59+AM.png Blog - Color Inspiration No. 9 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1643569728854-MQ9TJ6KI8M4GGQHB09IV/Screen+Shot+2022-01-30+at+11.08.08+AM.png Blog - Color Inspiration No. 9 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1635884857679-3TZ0I94LU797GNN7F8DD/Screen+Shot+2021-11-02+at+1.26.58+PM.png Blog - Color Inspiration No. 9 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1643569125536-JP442R3J3707POU2H1H5/Screen%2BShot%2B2022-01-30%2Bat%2B10.56.01%2BAM.jpg Blog - Color Inspiration No. 9 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1643568987243-V4BGGR0A4GW4I7G14C3E/Screen+Shot+2022-01-30+at+10.55.16+AM.png Blog - Color Inspiration No. 9 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1643568998302-SDJ5ADSAO6XV7GS9UI6W/Screen+Shot+2022-01-30+at+10.54.40+AM.png Blog - Color Inspiration No. 9 https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2022/1/13/get-a-fresh-start-with-these-local-busineses-we-love monthly 0.5 2022-01-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/06b53597-8db2-480e-a74a-63d7cd234aab/P%26BB.jpg Blog - Get a fresh start with these local businesses - Real relaxation We’ve been going to Penelope and The Beauty Bar for years (not often, but when there’s a special occasion!) and it is the spa experience you dream about - calming sounds, scents, candles, quiet places to sit before and after your service. Sometimes a massage is like a doctor visit and sometimes you want to feel pampered. If it’s the latter, go here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/8b1c1d7d-e762-4ff4-818e-2c48cb28724d/Screen+Shot+2022-01-10+at+11.33.00+AM.jpg Blog - Get a fresh start with these local businesses - When you need a treat When we need a tasty treat the Jewel Box Cafe is a go to for us - crepes in the winter and bubble tea in the summer! It’s got a fun vibe inside and nice outdoor seating, including fire pits. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1641840981417-YSHUFG3CHC5UA0FSTSPL/Supporting+local+shops+we+love-01.png Blog - Get a fresh start with these local businesses https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1641841093305-MFEK9ICY18UYRTOYWS2N/4th+of+July-01.png Blog - Get a fresh start with these local businesses https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1641841102041-LP5JTHNPUI5T2JN7KVO0/Sweet+local+shops+we+love.png Blog - Get a fresh start with these local businesses https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1641841064440-0DGOY2OQO6XXHKXMMRB4/Shop+local_mom-01.png Blog - Get a fresh start with these local businesses https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/09b1bb3a-a315-4111-bc9e-2cb74f9ff16d/CFIT-01.png Blog - Get a fresh start with these local businesses - Work it out Community Fitness has such a great community, friendly staff and TONS of class offerings. During the pandemic they offered virtual classes for free (accepting donations) and have transitioned to reasonable virtual or in person subscriptions. If exercising is something you’ve been wanting to add to your life, but you need that extra nudge, this is a great place to start! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/eea9fe91-14fa-4f7f-9b57-387e6cb56018/Screen+Shot+2022-01-10+at+12.07.36+PM.png Blog - Get a fresh start with these local businesses - Lounge in style If you’re going to be working from home or just hanging out, you might as well wear something that makes you feel a little special. Tuesday Shop has the most gorgeous, hand-dyed kimonos and she also makes kimonos and shift dresses from remnant and vintage fabric = zero waste! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/e7ad0033-6932-4732-b725-645d8b6d9690/FareStart.jpg Blog - Get a fresh start with these local businesses - Eating with an impact A Seattle staple for almost 30 years, Fare Start has delicious food and a great mission to empower people through job training and caring for the community by proving free meals to those in need. Next time you’re thinking about going out for dinner (or need catering!), we highly recommend checking it out. https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2021/12/30/perfectly-paired-bloopers monthly 0.5 2021-12-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/122b6879-d7e4-4d43-9c13-5ac1b01e4745/IMG_0607.jpg Blog - Perfectly Paired Year in Review: 2021 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2021/12/16/holiday-special-edition monthly 0.5 2021-12-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/7b90fe3b-1a62-42ce-b23a-b84d9dbe961d/IMG_1334.jpg Blog - Holiday special edition: 2021 Christmas checklist - Extended puzzling You know, where you have a puzzle and people just contribute whenever they are around? That is our style of puzzling. Also, maybe it’s just getting older, but puzzles are so relaxing (minus the infuriating parts), almost makes us wonder why we only do them around the holidays… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/8f4ee5a5-8b4f-492a-93f4-0fdd06796e54/Screen+Shot+2021-12-15+at+8.29.31+PM.jpg Blog - Holiday special edition: 2021 Christmas checklist - Mini trip to England Every year we go to the British Pantry for lunch sometime in December. It’s just one of those things we can’t imagine not doing and last year we definitely missed it. After eating, we always wander the little shop and pick up Christmas crackers and extra pastries for later :) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/8749c97a-5ed0-430d-a347-a80642dcaa16/IMG_1335.jpg Blog - Holiday special edition: 2021 Christmas checklist - Sweet Christmas breakfast A few years ago Isabelle made the America’s Test Kitchen ultimate cinnamon rolls for Christmas morning breakfast and we can’t quit them. Maybe not everyone is as into Christmas morning breakfast as we are, but it’s actually become a bigger deal than dinner. Dangerous, but highly recommended. https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2021/12/2/creating-a-budget-for-your-wedding monthly 0.5 2021-12-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/f4421656-94c6-4f0b-beb8-ddce828927f1/Wedding+budget-01.jpg Blog - Creating a budget for your wedding - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1638135043066-9J6Z91EMQC57G8AUW247/Hashtags-01.png Blog - Creating a budget for your wedding https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1638135051585-QWO1VF1KKPT3RRLHWQUR/Pinterest-01.png Blog - Creating a budget for your wedding https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1638135069572-4B42SNE3E0BYDCCE8N9D/Planning+with+PP-01.png Blog - Creating a budget for your wedding https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1638135085358-GKP64I3EC0CGQT0RUJD5/DIY+invites-01.png Blog - Creating a budget for your wedding https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2021/11/18/our-perfect-picks-4-wedding-tips-and-tricks monthly 0.5 2021-11-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1632515061386-OYU20FUYA3SBO39D80GQ/7.png Blog - Our perfect picks: 4 wedding tips and tricks - Short & sweet rehearsal Every officiant has a different way of doing things, but often we are helping run the rehearsal. Our approach is that we try to hit the high points and not go through every detail of the ceremony. Our advice: make sure to ask the officiant not to practice the pronouncement at the end! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1632515234207-8TAQ8VMC6KOZSUKYD61F/Bridal+Shower-01.png Blog - Our perfect picks: 4 wedding tips and tricks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1632515375644-UPL8ET7E4ZWWCXBGWLR3/Planning+with+PP-01.png Blog - Our perfect picks: 4 wedding tips and tricks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1632515385151-3LPOD47E8PFD0N3ZX4WL/DIY+invites-01.png Blog - Our perfect picks: 4 wedding tips and tricks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1632515397864-J4TYA35YNFPQINN8AF6Z/Our+Perfect+Picks_trad-v-innov-01.png Blog - Our perfect picks: 4 wedding tips and tricks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1632514765622-FHJ0JGA9HX7FUIIG1L2O/20.png Blog - Our perfect picks: 4 wedding tips and tricks - Get your shoes first Everyone gets excited about wedding dress shopping, but whether or not shoes are your weakness, we suggest picking out a pair early on. You’ll need them for fittings and it’s a good idea to start breaking them in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1632514817845-1TMEA4N2BA1P8H3KFVYZ/17.png Blog - Our perfect picks: 4 wedding tips and tricks - Work backwards When helping couples create a wedding day timeline, we often start with the key, hard and fast times (like when you need to leave the facility and ceremony start time) and work our way earlier in the day from those points. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1632514597446-SZ4UB2F76TEDNU6PN6VW/10.png Blog - Our perfect picks: 4 wedding tips and tricks - Backup boutonniere Between the hugging and taking their jacket on and off, the boutonniere can get a little beat up. Having a backup on hand can be nice to switch out! https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2021/11/4/wedding monthly 0.5 2021-11-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1632938067142-NV3JRXQGHES8F438NZZH/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-29%2Bat%2B10.53.23%2BAM.jpg Blog - Party mixology: cocktail hour inspiration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1632938251921-ZSETCKV7BLMTMHV8G5I6/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-29%2Bat%2B10.56.39%2BAM.jpg Blog - Party mixology: cocktail hour inspiration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1632939858016-VD3M0QIQRPHDVKI0MQGE/Screen+Shot+2021-09-29+at+11.23.55+AM.png Blog - Party mixology: cocktail hour inspiration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1635883414784-D9SZCTT60NTGINHZX7YS/Screen+Shot+2021-11-02+at+1.03.06+PM.png Blog - Party mixology: cocktail hour inspiration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1635883553069-74QBHT82YNC8PCIEND3L/Party+Mixology_bar+cart-01.png Blog - Party mixology: cocktail hour inspiration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1635883564782-NSTG4UBBZA5LEGMP6CEZ/Planning+with+PP-01.png Blog - Party mixology: cocktail hour inspiration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1635883816320-R7ZFUWB1CG4O7IRURSK5/Wedding+Planning+Advice-01.png Blog - Party mixology: cocktail hour inspiration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1635883829675-KBU9ZPF8EWDIX2BYDR7J/Shower+activities-01.png Blog - Party mixology: cocktail hour inspiration https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2021/10/7/4-fun-things monthly 0.5 2021-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1632510315452-FBH8TQA630OET7BTXFWX/Wedding+Re-ception-01.png Blog - Thursday’s three wedding reads https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1632510331547-PJ4LPB8F7VWC387U0P6D/Our+Perfect+Picks_three+trends-01.png Blog - Thursday’s three wedding reads https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1632510342032-HIE3F3WJXDP76B86SU19/Our+Perfect+Picks_Isabelle-01.png Blog - Thursday’s three wedding reads https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1632510359858-CBU8FS5GA8U5D1HVV8B1/Our+Perfect+Picks+sources-01.png Blog - Thursday’s three wedding reads https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1632508694348-S2W7NN5EFIYCDIDDQ9B1/how-to-make-a-wedding-cake.jpg Blog - Thursday’s three wedding reads - Make a wedding cake Baking a wedding cake could be such a fun gift for a friend! A Beautiful Mess has a great tutorial if you’re considering doing this for yourself or a friend. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1632510027832-N7J1L6QHMKCQFR578E9M/Screen+Shot+2021-09-24+at+11.59.01+AM.png Blog - Thursday’s three wedding reads - Beauty timeline We love this helpful timeline from Seattle make-up artist Shalonda for planning out a beauty regimen leading up to your wedding. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1629996152719-QNF7958XHMHSAG45WREN/Screen+Shot+2021-08-26+at+9.41.17+AM.png Blog - Thursday’s three wedding reads - Breaking in It’s tough to start a business in any industry (we know!) and the wedding industry can be extremely competitive. Preferred vendor lists can be handy, but they also can be problematic. This NYT article challenges how we think about those lists and what that does for diversity. https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2021/8/26/planning-with-perfectly-paired monthly 0.5 2021-10-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1632513214636-7NC5MT3DH9FZI8PSXAN8/Our+Perfect+Picks_DIY-01.png Blog - Planning with Perfectly Paired https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1632513224115-NGFBZ34NSRPG9C0IMUEP/Hashtags-01.png Blog - Planning with Perfectly Paired https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1632513338186-YENICJDDVOUMV1U8P0XG/Pinterest-01.png Blog - Planning with Perfectly Paired https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1632513450998-LXC3SW3DO37ZWASZXF0I/Wedding+emergency+kit-01.png Blog - Planning with Perfectly Paired https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1630002467802-DMB9LY5W52OZLNJ6FX0R/Rowe-Andrews+wedding.JPG Blog - Planning with Perfectly Paired - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2021/6/29/favorite-desserts-in-seattle monthly 0.5 2021-09-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1629952880858-63UDOGAJSGUUPLCE0GO0/Screen+Shot+2021-08-25+at+9.37.53+PM.png Blog - Seattle dessert superlatives for your next party - Most likely to give you warm fuzzy feelings Maybe not the typical choice for a party, but pie is delicious and A Le Mode Pies is our pick. They have lovely flavors and a good selection if you wanted to have a couple options. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1630001878751-DDFYMAE7ECQF2HOQXGN6/Shower+activities-01.png Blog - Seattle dessert superlatives for your next party https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1630001886114-VYIDKRFSPWI7QK6UVDBF/Bridal+Shower-01.png Blog - Seattle dessert superlatives for your next party https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1630001902929-0VP2XAIU7AFHOJ9UX01Z/Party+Mixology_mojito-01.png Blog - Seattle dessert superlatives for your next party https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1630001951887-ZOYUQ95F5OY97W9CD1YY/Pie-01.png Blog - Seattle dessert superlatives for your next party https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1630802258338-FAI6QLUEOOPCTB0X3X54/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-04%2Bat%2B5.37.04%2BPM.jpg Blog - Seattle dessert superlatives for your next party - Cutest couple Everyone probably has their favorite ice cream spot, and this is ours. Sweet Alchemy has created a beautiful relationship between sweet cream ice cream and tasty additions like strawberry rhubarb, UW honey, waffle brittle (personal favorite!) or chocolate Earl Grey. Ice cream is probably the easiest crowd-pleasing dessert to have on hand, so why not support a small business and get something just a little extra special. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1629932818409-K1Y120A1M0J76NWMXRXO/Screen+Shot+2021-08-25+at+4.06.03+PM.png Blog - Seattle dessert superlatives for your next party - Most likely to succeed Le Fournil is a favorite lunch spot, but their pastry platters are really wonderful and a decent price. This is also perfect if you want to have a variety of options from fruit to chocolate to custard, plus gluten free options that fit right in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1629953333979-S2BL1WIT213UH4ZWZL7I/122498299_10164306281445173_758942908982433980_n.jpg Blog - Seattle dessert superlatives for your next party - Best entertainer We can almost guarantee that your guests have never been to a party that ended with tiny molten cakes, at least not ones this good. Hot Cakes is not a secret (we’ve waited in those lines…), but how amazing would it be to pull these out as a special treat for everyone?! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1625007291344-WV8JGDZ87RVOHBXGV7EP/Screen+Shot+2021-06-29+at+3.54.17+PM.png Blog - Seattle dessert superlatives for your next party - Best all around So this isn’t a small business and we know most grocery stores do have desserts that would work, but if you’re looking to find something just a little bit nicer as well as convenient, we think Whole Foods is a great option. They have a wide selection of desserts and especially like their tarts for something that looks a little fancy. Bonus points for probably having a location on your way to somewhere and as a solid last minute option. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1629997079003-CQ1F7L31IUGIFEPKHQLR/Screen+Shot+2021-08-26+at+9.55.23+AM.png Blog - Seattle dessert superlatives for your next party - Best dressed If you’re on the hunt for macarons then you definitely need to try Black Magic Sweets. Besides being delicious, they are the most beautifully and uniquely decorated. These would be great as part of a dessert table or make the perfect favor. Also she just announced that all the packaging will soon be 100% compostable, which we definitely love. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1630801676489-YH32UOKIJ8AH91LGAC5L/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-04%2Bat%2B5.25.16%2BPM.jpg Blog - Seattle dessert superlatives for your next party - Best smile We’ll admit that cookies are not typically on our radar when it comes to buying fancy desserts, but we had to be thorough in writing this post and we’re so glad we found Bell’s Cookie Co. Great texture, fun flavor combinations that totally delivered and we really liked every one we tried. Cookies just make people smile! Plus you can always add some ice cream if you want to go the extra mile. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1629996844956-HUS4P1UPZEMOSTDM5HT7/Screen+Shot+2021-08-26+at+9.53.25+AM.png Blog - Seattle dessert superlatives for your next party - Biggest flirt We have had our eye on Deep Sea Sugar & Salt for a while with their mile high cakes in flavor combinations that make us drool, so this was the perfect excuse to make a trip to their shop ;) The flavors were delicious and all the cakes are super tender. Definitely warn your guests to save room for larger-than-life slices that are as tasty as they are impressive. https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2021/9/9/fall-seattle-spots monthly 0.5 2021-09-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1630003434529-YB4M09N6RFHDIH3F2XUA/Screen+Shot+2021-08-26+at+11.43.35+AM.png Blog - Fall favorites in Seattle - Real hot chocolate Yes, you can get hot chocolate at any coffee shop or make it at home, but sometimes we are craving a real hot chocolate, made with molten chocolate. Chocolati hits the spot and it always on our cool weather checklist. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1630003658783-1IJQGT61YXS6RT41NXP4/Screen+Shot+2021-08-26+at+11.47.17+AM.png Blog - Fall favorites in Seattle - Taste of Greece The Saint Demetrios Greek Festival has been a Seattle tradition since 1960 and the perfect excuse to stuff yourself with delicious Greek food. (Amanda stocks up on soup for the year, so 2020 was extra rough) There are musical and dance performances, plus a whole selection of goods and crafts for sale. Bonus points for using a token system, which feels extra fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1630003173640-G7UR0TEF67A0E8KYTKBB/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-08-26%2Bat%2B11.36.40%2BAM.jpg Blog - Fall favorites in Seattle - Pumpkins & Donuts A few years ago we thought, why have we never gone to a pumpkin patch? The Farm at Swan Trail was where we decided to go and we haven’t looked back since. So now we have a new family tradition, which is a come-for-the-pumpkins-stay-for-the-donuts kind of thing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1630004054487-C2Y8PH84APHS8JG6G3EY/Screen+Shot+2021-08-26+at+11.53.38+AM.png Blog - Fall favorites in Seattle - Do the Puyallup The Puyallip Fair (or now Washington State Fair, but you can’t get with that - although props for their website domain) is a tried and true family tradition. 2020 was the first time we’ve missed it in over 20 years! Plus, who doesn’t want to sing the song on the drive there… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1630594483986-CW3R0G76SBMGR1F84S74/Screen+Shot+2021-09-02+at+7.54.04+AM.png Blog - Fall favorites in Seattle - Get baking Sometimes there is nothing better than staying home and baking up something together! If we need anything special, we hit up the Hake Cake Decorating store. For inspiration, we often turn to Smitten Kitchen, How Sweet Eats, America’s Test Kitchen and Amanda has recently gotten obsessed with a real cookbook (I know!) from Clotilde Dusoulier. Happy baking! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1630004665926-TJHH15DL3D1SS1PL5IGA/Travel+tips_enjoy+and+explore-01.png Blog - Fall favorites in Seattle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1630004748761-U9VXRNG9E20EH3EX1STH/Our+Perfect+Picks_Amanda-01.png Blog - Fall favorites in Seattle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1630004707030-QFY6SPYRPFAS0PMTYZ97/Party+Mixology_perfect+pear-01.png Blog - Fall favorites in Seattle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1630004752677-NO9ZZLXIE4LYZF31J64R/Our+Perfect+Picks_Isabelle-01.png Blog - Fall favorites in Seattle https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2021/8/12/shower-games monthly 0.5 2021-08-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1629864403772-7EL50D8BMJGZM8A2K2J5/Cupcakes-01.png Blog - 10 wedding or baby shower activities https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1629864392775-761G304GGNEVA0Q80ZTT/Bridal+Shower-01.png Blog - 10 wedding or baby shower activities https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1629864419882-L8N4DNGLEGVB2FQ7NR1V/Tea+party-01.png Blog - 10 wedding or baby shower activities https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1629864433445-G9VX8CTDEZYNLC0T8SFF/Party+Mixology_bar+cart-01.png Blog - 10 wedding or baby shower activities https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1629915344275-Y94DQBQFTEQMHN6E2WEE/MandieandBellehug-01.png Blog - 10 wedding or baby shower activities - Grown-up show & tell Everyone bring a photo or object and share a memory about their relationship with the guest of honor. This is an especially great activity for Zoom parties where you can’t be together in person. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1629915611593-MN6T64NX9VM235MPGMA1/81wP7Qwx8VL.jpg Blog - 10 wedding or baby shower activities - Bring back Madlibs We cannot take credit for this idea as a friend originally created one for a bridal shower, but it’s such a different thing to do and everyone enjoys it. Listen to The Office Ladies podcast to learn a little about the history and then get creative writing a little Madlib of your own! Bonus: it’s a sweet memory and gift for the guest of honor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1629915940319-CRCVUAJXJ9QTCXB0UWP9/trivia.jpg Blog - 10 wedding or baby shower activities - Bride and groom trivia The original game of “Who knows the Bride best?” is fun, but our biggest complaint is that it’s open-ended (What did she wear on their first date: How would I know that?!). Plus, showers often bring together people from various stages in your life and not everyone will know you in the same way. We switched it around to be more like a matching game meets Two Truths and a Lie: list a series of facts about the Bride and Groom (or mom & dad to-be) and have people guess who each one is about. Feel free to throw in a couple fake ones (or ones that describe both!) if you want to make it a bit more challenging. It’s also a fun conversation starter! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1629915323416-RJMZYZMZN85GJN56MSDU/chrissy-teigen-john-legend-removebg.png Blog - 10 wedding or baby shower activities - Utilize the theme for a celebrity-style game We’ve said this before in our other party posts, but we like a theme for helping tie everything together. And it doesn’t have to be a ‘typical’ theme, even better if it’s not! We’re using the term ‘celebrity’ loosely here to refer to something everyone might know a little about or at least have fun guessing. Some ideas (these can be simple matching games on paper or you can get a Jeopardy or Family Feud app to make it more exciting!): Baby shower: celebrity moms and kids, celebrities with their own baby pictures, adult and baby animal names Bridal shower: famous couples, romantic lines and movies, love songs and musicians https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1629916904810-DLNVV6V7E9ZFOFTTO16H/ACS_0118.JPG Blog - 10 wedding or baby shower activities - Have an activity that doubles as a favor A lot of activities can double as a gift for the guest of honor, but we’ve also had activities that guests can take home. For example, for a forest-themed shower we had a DIY trail mix bar. Or for something even more simple, we got nice pens to use for the games and that were for guests to keep. https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2021/8/12/would-you-try monthly 0.5 2021-08-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1628570181366-DSXB355KW4BTEWX6OYBQ/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-08-09%2Bat%2B12.51.55%2BPM.jpg Blog - Would you... - Walk down the aisle with both parents (plus some really wonderful thoughts on honoring the women in your life!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1628570160216-F27SBI2UDV6WGDNQVG5C/Screen+Shot+2021-08-09+at+12.51.27+PM.png Blog - Would you... - Go bold in stripes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1628570127895-I1KEKYXN8AHGOOKN7MCA/Screen+Shot+2021-08-09+at+9.33.58+PM.png Blog - Would you... - Send colorful invites https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1628538915216-9VOCXAJ7A0DIFN6WIC7G/Screen+Shot+2021-08-09+at+12.46.33+PM.png Blog - Would you... - Thrift your wedding dress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1628538569647-DDCUN2WX0IOZZ2IMO6C2/Screen+Shot+2021-08-09+at+12.49.11+PM.png Blog - Would you... - Wear this whimsical wedding coat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1628570272887-FJ60Z0FMT7DTU2SNANMG/Our+Perfect+Picks_DIY-01.png Blog - Would you... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1628570308031-36N2URVKQBC8PC0TH9PK/Our+Perfect+Picks_three+trends-01.png Blog - Would you... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1628570341362-GS19TI8UCF9TUPT49RO4/Anniversary+Q%26A-01.png Blog - Would you... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1628570354744-S4AOLIA81IUEKN53JRRJ/Color+inspiration+icon3-01.png Blog - Would you... https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2021/7/29/the-re-ception-wedding-dress monthly 0.5 2021-07-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1627611025172-4FTRUAIOAZJ07TAWWYEX/Wedding+Re-ception-01.png Blog - The Re-ception wedding dress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1627611043244-JJ2HA517TM8AC06V4SF0/DIY+invites-01.png Blog - The Re-ception wedding dress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1627611085984-MEAHT7H25V8HX2AGAN6R/Our+Perfect+Picks_Wedding+trends-01.png Blog - The Re-ception wedding dress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1627611034592-2FK90DWRTMXKC1LRZDU2/Wedding+emergency+kit-01.png Blog - The Re-ception wedding dress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1627610244923-L84EJNIH0432TXKHLLZY/Screen+Shot+2021-07-29+at+6.57.02+PM.png Blog - The Re-ception wedding dress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1627610140465-23DEMD41EBHYTYODM1RC/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-07-29%2Bat%2B6.54.37%2BPM.jpg Blog - The Re-ception wedding dress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1627609560452-H4Y0V14UT0W80702POYP/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-07-29%2Bat%2B6.45.05%2BPM.jpg Blog - The Re-ception wedding dress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1627611779166-ODGA2WK9J96XEP9O1S30/Screen+Shot+2021-07-29+at+7.22.23+PM.png Blog - The Re-ception wedding dress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1627610689639-A4YYFZ1RR0QYVKGDNP11/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-07-29%2Bat%2B7.02.35%2BPM.jpg Blog - The Re-ception wedding dress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1627612881980-V53LCLTIYQSKHJT2SR2B/Screen+Shot+2021-07-29+at+7.40.51+PM.png Blog - The Re-ception wedding dress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1627611798297-3RAAW24NPWBWEU2Y15QH/Screen+Shot+2021-07-29+at+7.22.49+PM.png Blog - The Re-ception wedding dress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1627613019296-C1UDG6WWHWWREPLTULN0/Screen+Shot+2021-07-29+at+7.43.29+PM.png Blog - The Re-ception wedding dress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1627610402858-QG5ZU7T1AQU7ADTQ0EE9/Screen+Shot+2021-07-29+at+6.59.37+PM.png Blog - The Re-ception wedding dress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1627609995047-8BXQ35GSS56S0QP85N00/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-07-29%2Bat%2B6.52.32%2BPM.jpg Blog - The Re-ception wedding dress https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2021/5/6/color-inspiration-no-8 monthly 0.5 2021-07-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1617492372662-V1NSIRJT4TZZV2B3KM5R/Color+inspiration+icon7-01.png Blog - Color Inspiration No. 8 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1617492380432-5YAAIZBS56GU2U0I9R1X/Color+inspiration+icon6-01.png Blog - Color Inspiration No. 8 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1617492388578-E4VLQOQWUK36Z2RCLY16/Color+inspiration+icon5-01.png Blog - Color Inspiration No. 8 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1617492393873-FEGUNOBIXWYYLR50ZGZF/Color+inspiration+icon4-01.png Blog - Color Inspiration No. 8 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1617483793159-FJLZIU30PNC4ENDKGPJC/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-04-03%2Bat%2B2.01.30%2BPM.jpg Blog - Color Inspiration No. 8 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1617489651390-7MSQ05H3DTB08XNBOCQV/Screen+Shot+2021-04-03+at+3.40.33+PM.png Blog - Color Inspiration No. 8 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1617488103229-W308C0BDWEOVETKZW07V/Screen+Shot+2021-04-03+at+3.10.22+PM.png Blog - Color Inspiration No. 8 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1617489136325-Q4Z748D0FFGE00RSZVKC/Screen+Shot+2021-04-03+at+3.32.03+PM.png Blog - Color Inspiration No. 8 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1617490790818-QFCNRRAVT1HX1WD5ZLM1/Screen+Shot+2021-04-03+at+3.58.57+PM.png Blog - Color Inspiration No. 8 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1617488239123-OB9BU1EF1T2GNR0Y2IRM/Screen+Shot+2021-04-03+at+3.16.55+PM.png Blog - Color Inspiration No. 8 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1617488333972-4Y8UATSPE1GOU67V43SI/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-04-03%2Bat%2B3.18.07%2BPM.jpg Blog - Color Inspiration No. 8 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1617488726000-25XR93MF9JJ4B7DQR0IS/Screen+Shot+2021-04-03+at+3.25.14+PM.png Blog - Color Inspiration No. 8 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1617491561199-74NJZ7M9BOLQ5THH94B1/Screen+Shot+2021-04-03+at+4.12.24+PM.png Blog - Color Inspiration No. 8 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1617486629186-NAF43FYXNIEANFTNPQB8/Screen+Shot+2021-04-03+at+2.50.13+PM.png Blog - Color Inspiration No. 8 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1617488995696-I7XGKEV05U2LRDJYQWDU/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-04-03%2Bat%2B3.29.01%2BPM.jpg Blog - Color Inspiration No. 8 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1617486605419-HM9J4E9Q8ODKOP3X8ZO8/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-04-03%2Bat%2B2.48.58%2BPM.jpg Blog - Color Inspiration No. 8 https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2021/7/1/planning-with-perfectly-paired monthly 0.5 2021-07-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1625005799332-49H3XGR6215JMA7OEG49/Wedding+Re-ception-01.png Blog - 3 years of the Perfectly Paired blog! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1625005861861-FOLUYV2XNZHD5RIRIOG2/Pinterest-01.png Blog - 3 years of the Perfectly Paired blog! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1625005850742-YFYCYZZHQA7D7R8AXI6M/Wedding+emergency+kit-01.png Blog - 3 years of the Perfectly Paired blog! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1625005874453-3F592075NKX0C0GIBLM4/Bridal+Shower-01.png Blog - 3 years of the Perfectly Paired blog! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1625002895670-VERIBOXBATFPHDRRUCYX/Screen+Shot+2021-06-29+at+2.40.40+PM.png Blog - 3 years of the Perfectly Paired blog! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2021/6/17/wedding-guest-fashion monthly 0.5 2021-06-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1622088072558-SOY64KTM4OEZ7ZNEX9SH/Our+Perfect+Picks_Amanda-01.png Blog - Getting dressy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1622088099409-MOM4CASG33RXGE6IINK2/Bridal+Shower-01.png Blog - Getting dressy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1622088081565-5AHQ5QIK4MQNMTLO8VK5/Our+Perfect+Picks_Isabelle-01.png Blog - Getting dressy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1622088158327-X5VJC9APMAW2513O39U5/Tea+party-01.png Blog - Getting dressy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1621477125154-SK9O2HW4SAYGYND4YNPZ/Screen+Shot+2021-05-19+at+7.18.18+PM.png Blog - Getting dressy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1621477641783-1HNZ1DAZGUTIAJ0YQ6NI/Screen+Shot+2021-05-19+at+7.27.00+PM.png Blog - Getting dressy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1621444181540-EZ6BIM74U14ZO6M6N0CF/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-05-19%2Bat%2B10.08.51%2BAM.jpg Blog - Getting dressy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1623866989287-KXZEZAAUUCCOG0908AZ5/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-06-16%2Bat%2B11.08.45%2BAM.jpg Blog - Getting dressy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1621396858327-EDHRQP628OA4IVCJZ9EJ/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-05-18%2Bat%2B8.59.51%2BPM.jpg Blog - Getting dressy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1621442803636-6714IAVJ3RC0LFU0XZM7/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-05-19%2Bat%2B9.45.24%2BAM.jpg Blog - Getting dressy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1623866133931-L1N7LVQOX2YVCMCH2P3K/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-06-16%2Bat%2B10.53.53%2BAM.jpg Blog - Getting dressy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1623866301317-W9A8NL6UP08MAQV30S4H/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-06-16%2Bat%2B10.57.33%2BAM.jpg Blog - Getting dressy https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2021/5/20/the-re-ception monthly 0.5 2021-06-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1621396221199-GL40IGIOSK62UJCHAHND/Pinterest-01.png Blog - The Wedding Re-ception https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1621396235581-PW4BJLYEUXVPXUNC3H28/COVID+advice+2021.png Blog - The Wedding Re-ception https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1621396406093-9FW1J7I7EGSXP42E7OUB/Cake-01.png Blog - The Wedding Re-ception https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1621396456443-EGTAO67Y63HZDHK367XJ/Our+Perfect+Picks_sense%26senti-01.png Blog - The Wedding Re-ception https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1622087867362-2GJOFWUWHQK9WG3ODW4F/Wedding+Re-ception-01.png Blog - The Wedding Re-ception - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2021/6/3/our-perfect-picks-4-wedding-tips monthly 0.5 2021-05-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1617318242508-D9I41EKHHEV3XDJ61A26/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-04-01%2Bat%2B4.01.26%2BPM.jpg Blog - Our Perfect Picks: 4 wedding planning resources to check out - Great blog from an amazing wedding photographer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1617318890321-2QSLEIJU63YGWHH9BEVB/Screen+Shot+2021-04-01+at+4.14.30+PM.png Blog - Our Perfect Picks: 4 wedding planning resources to check out - Wedding invites don't have to be bad for the planet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1617319066679-XZ78YPY53ZTZBZVTX3V1/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-04-01%2Bat%2B4.16.31%2BPM.jpg Blog - Our Perfect Picks: 4 wedding planning resources to check out - Change it up with a skirt overlay? Genious! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1617318772567-WLAP27599XMQP1JODP5T/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-04-01%2Bat%2B4.10.48%2BPM.jpg Blog - Our Perfect Picks: 4 wedding planning resources to check out - Beautiful DIY wedding hair https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1617335104449-T47Z3FAHH04EGBETJSEO/Our+Perfect+Picks_Wedding+trends-01.png Blog - Our Perfect Picks: 4 wedding planning resources to check out https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1617335171884-1UNY7EK9Y8VJUAKSHMT1/Wedding+emergency+kit-01.png Blog - Our Perfect Picks: 4 wedding planning resources to check out https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1617335197858-8V1T6KG6JF0I7N4BFTU3/DIY+invites-01.png Blog - Our Perfect Picks: 4 wedding planning resources to check out https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1617335221424-PGAPX4GZGDEFDC3H3ARD/COVID+advice+2021.png Blog - Our Perfect Picks: 4 wedding planning resources to check out https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2021/5/6/local-businesses-we-love monthly 0.5 2021-05-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1617316236244-NYCSKDFFIQFFFRADDKJN/bees.jpg Blog - Local businesses our mom loves - Our favorite beekeeper When we said yes to let a friend start a bee hive in the backyard we had no idea that they would become a great local honey business! Rainy Day Bees has excellent neighborhood honey as well as bee pollen and beeswax. You can find them at farmers markets around the city and have great Instagram stories if you want to learn all about beekeeping #savethebees https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1617316910314-MNWTPIVWLOQYEDV9KNGD/Untitled-2-01.png Blog - Local businesses our mom loves - Neighborhood go-to Greenwood Hardware is the perfect local hardware store with everything. Need a piece of glass cut? Need some veggie starts or seeds? How about a new hot water tank? They have it and more. From Ron, to Mike and now to Willow, Greenwood Hardware has stayed locally owned and always friendly. Sometimes they even sell baby chicks! *note from Amanda & Isabelle: we have such great childhood memories going there with our parents, especially for the holiday celebration in the parking lot! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1617335328439-VUCN2YDQT8ECKV05A9B5/Anniversary+Q%26A-01.png Blog - Local businesses our mom loves https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1617335341665-FSCL407QIQ3D3UI6RK8H/4th+of+July-01.png Blog - Local businesses our mom loves https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1617335357625-8ZN1RSFBRCQVMNGTV4MQ/Supporting+local+shops+we+love-01.png Blog - Local businesses our mom loves https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1617335397501-AXKSFMT0Y5Y2895JTXIC/Thankful-01.png Blog - Local businesses our mom loves https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1617316667312-ADKMLJTGOAOPZFDGSCUE/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-04-01%2Bat%2B3.37.18%2BPM.jpg Blog - Local businesses our mom loves - Ready for Hawaii? Verve Bowls in Ballard is the place. I love their basic Acai bowl with added chia seeds and bee pollen. Friendly service and generous portions make this a must stop place for me every couple of weeks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1617317260339-6R81L6L9RYO1AR4H2QXI/Untitled-2-01.png Blog - Local businesses our mom loves - Daytrip to France Have you ever had Monkey Bread? I can promise you that what ever you tried before won’t stand up to the one you will find at Celine Patisserie. Yummy cinnamon sugar twisted around with a croissant type dough and baked to perfection... so good! And speaking of croissants, I think theirs are the best if flying directly to Paris isn’t an option. A little outdoor seating area makes it a lovely spot to grab a coffee and pastry any day of the week. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1617335907539-JTUDTMEWVREAVASZWG4W/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-04-01%2Bat%2B8.57.09%2BPM.jpg Blog - Local businesses our mom loves - If you like tea… You might sense a theme here, but I love our neighborhood! We have several great spots for coffee and treats, but one thing that’s a little harder to find around here is a a place that does tea really well. Coyle’s Bakeshop does tea right, plus throughout the year they host afternoon tea events (note from Amanda & Isabelle: so tasty!). The pastries are delicious and they offer special holiday baked goods you can pre-order. https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2021/4/22/diy-wedding-invitations monthly 0.5 2021-04-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1617315939172-D2AFT4LZYN5PTOWPHPB3/Wedding+invites_cleaned.jpg Blog - DIY invitations https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1617302838586-ZSKWTTO9YKYBT3ZD62VK/Blog+post+icons-01.png Blog - DIY invitations This is probably the biggest motivator for people and with good reason - we made Isabelle’s wedding invitations for at least half of the cost it would have been to buy something similar. Also remember that most wedding invites will cost more to mail because of the weight (and sometimes the thickness). Standard envelopes right now cost $0.55 and typically it will be $0.70 (standard dimensions under 2oz). Larger, heavy invites can cost up to $1.20 each. *Saving and doing something inexpensively are not the same thing! Making your own invitations can be a way to save money, but it can still be expensive depending on what you want. Make a budget and stick to it! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1617314052905-O373TU3060235IXW8ZG9/Blog+post+icons-01.png Blog - DIY invitations It feels like we need to start this with the disclaimer that we didn’t start totally from scratch - Amanda uses Illustrator regularly, has a Silhouette machine plus a variety of other crafting tools and genuinely enjoys these kinds of projects. So we’re writing this to our fellow crafty people who would have fun doing DIY wedding projects. If these things stress you out, here is a link to a cocktail post we did for you to read instead :) Oh! One thing you should buy regardless is a personalized return address stamp, it’s nice to have and looks pretty. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1617304681108-2Q0XTDW67EP08EOQ1V4A/Blog+post+icons-01.png Blog - DIY invitations It can be time-consuming, but so worth it to make sure to do your homework and compare prices. - Know when to outsource: it ended up being about the same price and saved a TON of time to buy the invite paper already cut (we did spend a little more to have the deckle edge, but it really made them feel custom). - We had to do a lot online (ugh, COVID), but certainly recommend checking out craft stores, especially places like Seattle ReCreative where you might really score a deal on supplies! - We printed everything ourselves, but this is one of the parts you could decide to outsource, especially if you want something fancy (embossing, swoon). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1617303516926-KTV8LZLS5KYDIFYXPEDO/Blog+post+icons-01.png Blog - DIY invitations A few key details and tricks can really make the invitations stand out and feel high quality. - Easy ways to customize: stamps (you can even design your own), ribbons, and wax seals are cost and time efficient, but have a big impact. - Envelope liners are not necessary, but do add a little something special and this place lets your do custom ones at a great price (we also ordered envelopes from here). - Postage hack: we loved the look of all the cool vintage stamps on invites, but that cost really adds up (it can be $5+/invite!). Instead we bought regular stamps from the post office that we liked in various denominations to get the same effect. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1617314891396-R8CQTS0DZEFTPT4ZQC3Y/Pinterest-01.png Blog - DIY invitations https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1617314857078-E89FJKKBI65CQPIHU1YL/Our+Perfect+Picks_DIY-01.png Blog - DIY invitations https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1617314882574-MC1G9C1VF4MGFH1JPI00/Hashtags-01.png Blog - DIY invitations https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1617314866118-IRO6LG75TWK59C5VUXBC/Our+Perfect+Picks_monograms-01.png Blog - DIY invitations https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1617302442970-O1GFZBD22QALLVKI3814/Blog+post+icons-01.png Blog - DIY invitations We’re using the term DIY a little loosely here because on one of the spectrum we consider it a great option to order simple postcards, similar to something you make make for a save-the-date. You can use engagement photos or get more creative with personalized art. At the other end of the spectrum you can create something that looks like a traditional invitation, but source all the supplies (and labor!) yourself. There are a ton of ways you can do this and we’ll try to cover some of that here. Side note: Adobe Illustrator is great and you can now purchase just one month for $32 - if you can plan ahead a bit you could do all your paper designs at the same time. It’s pretty user friendly and makes a lot of the process easier (especially if you need to send your designs to get printed). https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2021/3/11/party-mixology-recent-bar-cart-additions monthly 0.5 2021-04-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1615827936595-K79JO2LCHE9PANKVDEC6/5223DC81-EB02-4E0F-B6C8-7C38785AECD4.JPG Blog - Party Mixology: recent bar cart additions - Amanda’s new favorite mocktail Smitten Kitchen calls this The Consolation Prize, which feels both accurate, but also way underselling this delicious drink. Two other great sources for non-alcoholic drinks that actually have depth and flavor are Tonix Mocktails and Candace Read! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1617845405280-W3MNN2P5I3VKIAZ9GZX7/2021-04-07.jpg Blog - Party Mixology: recent bar cart additions - Isabelle’s honeymoon find While our honeymoon didn’t exactly look the way we originally planned (also applies to the rest of 2020) it did lead us to a literally cool discovery at Blue Spirits Distilling in Leavenworth. During the tour they explained about a cold distilling process they use that produces incredibly clean flavored spirits. We picked out a few (plus a tasty mixer) and have not been disappointed - definitely recommend visiting! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1613954997848-LYRX29W0K6TXTP5X1X9N/Party+Mixology_bar+cart-01.png Blog - Party Mixology: recent bar cart additions https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1617845622164-YX8JYF1043D2RY6KUDGX/Choose+your+own+adventure-01.png Blog - Party Mixology: recent bar cart additions https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1613955008214-CBA1UUK8PUYZTXUT8HX8/Party+Mixology_mojito-01.png Blog - Party Mixology: recent bar cart additions https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1613955020854-KK34KF26G0NXJEF1EEXQ/Party+Mixology_perfect+pear-01.png Blog - Party Mixology: recent bar cart additions https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2021/1/28/making-it-covid-safe-and-pretty monthly 0.5 2021-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1612903247460-J1TVSN6GT23MRVBDN8OW/Our+Perfect+Picks_trad-v-innov-01.png Blog - Making it COVID-safe AND pretty https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1612903240406-2RFRC3LLU705ED5YBSIH/Our+Perfect+Picks_Wedding+trends-01.png Blog - Making it COVID-safe AND pretty https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1612903255455-QKALASK6O6LCOY2TOIIS/Our+Perfect+Picks_sense%26senti-01.png Blog - Making it COVID-safe AND pretty https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1612903335966-H94MD7RIWBEGCQ66F565/COVID+advice-01.png Blog - Making it COVID-safe AND pretty https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1603987383779-AC1D2ANJ8HAG39OQCQB0/Screen+Shot+2020-10-29+at+9.02.40+AM.png Blog - Making it COVID-safe AND pretty - Charcuterie mini cones?! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1610830990053-0OJLBZURGEZBXNZOF4BL/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-01-16%2Bat%2B1.01.43%2BPM.jpg Blog - Making it COVID-safe AND pretty - Mini ceremony =/= small https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1610830585923-LBS9WKUVZB715UKLVKR1/Screen+Shot+2021-01-16+at+12.56.10+PM.png Blog - Making it COVID-safe AND pretty - Individual meals for a picnic https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1610830198102-YKHLHKCDN0Q2XTJUKIJC/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-01-16%2Bat%2B12.48.47%2BPM.jpg Blog - Making it COVID-safe AND pretty - Cute masks? Check! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1612903076002-YRLMSZYU9T196WBTYLFR/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-02-09%2Bat%2B12.35.50%2BPM.jpg Blog - Making it COVID-safe AND pretty - Intimate settings for each family https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1612903029703-UT7M4H34ZX4RGG35B82Q/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-02-09%2Bat%2B12.27.24%2BPM.jpg Blog - Making it COVID-safe AND pretty - Adorable tiny desserts https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2021/3/11/covid-weddings-planning-2021 monthly 0.5 2021-03-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1615417810809-ELYN3PUDE1OE2N837HBI/19.png Blog - Pandemic Wedding Planning 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1615418122943-V05LX7VK0T5J5CXV7GVJ/7.jpg Blog - Pandemic Wedding Planning 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1615416819976-KGR9KI66DLDRMZWG1MOJ/COVID+advice-01.png Blog - Pandemic Wedding Planning 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1615416848575-YPHTA3VXOSPCFH3YGD05/Wedding+planning+update-01.png Blog - Pandemic Wedding Planning 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1615416865220-PNT19VCP9ZO1OH4IIFXE/Wedding+emergency+kit-01.png Blog - Pandemic Wedding Planning 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1615416872864-VDJMT84MQWOORAG83EIE/Wedding+Planning+Advice-01.png Blog - Pandemic Wedding Planning 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1615417594118-SDAJS4STOXQ2UVM641PC/COVID+planning+quote-01.png Blog - Pandemic Wedding Planning 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1615418078313-9OTFVQ0S7Z21ETCGZM87/31.jpg Blog - Pandemic Wedding Planning 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1615417877805-M0423Y94G1WBW1VPQQW0/22.png Blog - Pandemic Wedding Planning 2021 https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2021/2/11/fun-wedding-or-party-themes monthly 0.5 2021-02-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1610143022801-AUN4PWCDJM0XHJE16G1L/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-01-08%2Bat%2B1.56.17%2BPM.jpg Blog - Way cool wedding details - Ice cream party https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1610829754337-3K9DFA9Y6UH638QP8JTB/Screen+Shot+2021-01-16+at+12.42.24+PM.png Blog - Way cool wedding details https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1610829981148-Z4I98379Q0KP3W7OUS5A/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-01-16%2Bat%2B12.45.25%2BPM.jpg Blog - Way cool wedding details https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1612901927222-HA7011LN2A2S488QZQHN/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-02-09%2Bat%2B12.14.10%2BPM.jpg Blog - Way cool wedding details https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1612902085913-YRTH45DJJKVBDXU77AQ7/Our+Perfect+Picks_three+trends-01.png Blog - Way cool wedding details https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1612902149421-3VBN6RK0I3AE9O3Q5EQI/Our+Perfect+Picks_monograms-01.png Blog - Way cool wedding details https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1612902161770-QR8KT1574FV94XPLDPG4/Hashtags-01.png Blog - Way cool wedding details https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1612902174473-EHPKF4MH5XGX4YO0W42Q/Bridal+Shower-01.png Blog - Way cool wedding details https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2021/2/18/baking-with-love monthly 0.5 2021-02-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1612900435662-KK4I6DX3UFLD44CN1209/IMG_1622.jpg Blog - Baking with love - The way to their heart… Isabelle’s pick: her husband really loves anything ginger, so she wanted to try these gingergread crinkle cookies. Maybe you won’t make something that looks like Valentine’s day, but you know it’s something they will absolutely love :) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1612901041408-GIZSMQUU76XXWFY7N9QD/Valentines-01.png Blog - Baking with love https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1612901052753-UXVRN7EXE3YP3F4000ZQ/VDay2020-01.png Blog - Baking with love https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1612901069407-LV7GPSGXCTQP80T53GW1/Anniversary+Q%26A-01.png Blog - Baking with love https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1612901104199-4LHH1DOYLXSPACTHQPFO/Bridal+Shower-01.png Blog - Baking with love https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1612899976665-2LJ9Q0I64AYN6C4RIX76/IMG_1587.jpg Blog - Baking with love - Pink explosion Amanda’s pick (can’t you tell?): Ok, we got a little creative here and took this delicious gooey butter cookie recipe to the next level with food coloring and sprinkles (we also decided to make these vanilla since the spritz are almond flavored). We actually really liked the texture from the sparkly pink sugar sprinkles since they added the right amount of crunch (the red and white nonpareils weren’t everyone’s favorite, but darn they are cute). They are so fun to look at and look like more work than they actually were, total win. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1612899928619-X2B3QI8NDSMAL6M1DETN/IMG_1591+2.jpg Blog - Baking with love - Christmas in February Mom’s pick: Spritz are one of our favorite Christmas cookies and are really easy to do for Valentine’s Day - swap the holly for a heart and add all the red, pink and white sprinkles you can find. You could do the same with most holiday recipes, like cutout sugar cookies, shortbread or truffles. It’s really not fair that December gets all the good stuff! https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2021/1/28/valentines-day-celebrating-your-friends monthly 0.5 2021-01-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1611689720935-QV0LE81L2R3LGVIZ4JBF/Screen+Shot+2021-01-26+at+11.35.01+AM.png Blog - Valentine's Day - celebrating your friends! - A little extra love We recently (and accidentally because of a mail mix-up) discovered the local company Knack Shops that puts together curated gift boxes. This is the chic, Nordstrom-meets-Anthro modern gift set you actually want to send to a friend. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1611862900055-KWOOC5FFBDPENNHJ3SKL/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-01-28%2Bat%2B11.40.34%2BAM.jpg Blog - Valentine's Day - celebrating your friends! - Send a little surprise Candy is a bit tricky to mail (without extra fees), so why not send a throwback like temporary tattoos or stickers to put a smile on their face. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1611690538202-DLR05O5DQKVYKY6W4VS0/Pie-01.png Blog - Valentine's Day - celebrating your friends! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1611690516395-SHBJJXLOJ171UD8S0PQM/Valentines-01.png Blog - Valentine's Day - celebrating your friends! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1611690521087-QT1074A7NQN1VDL1TBQ5/VDay2020-01.png Blog - Valentine's Day - celebrating your friends! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1611690574831-79P0DV7QJXMX0JXZ2XXQ/Tea+party-01.png Blog - Valentine's Day - celebrating your friends! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1611861689187-SE6UR25DCTAMH86R5ZCA/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-01-28%2Bat%2B11.20.37%2BAM.jpg Blog - Valentine's Day - celebrating your friends! - Love bomb We have to admit that this hot chocolate bomb trend is super fun (the videos are so satisfying!). We just placed an order and can’t wait to try it (shopping is about buying for your friends and yourself, right?). You can also try your hand at making them yourself with a little help from our favorite cake supply store. Definitely a sweet surprise to drop off for a friend :) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1611688871566-LWHRS1G6KVD9PJLL3MDD/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-01-26%2Bat%2B11.07.55%2BAM.jpg Blog - Valentine's Day - celebrating your friends! - Mail a card And support a Black owned business while you’re at it! We love this fun set of cards. This past year has really emphasized the need to support small businesses, and places like Etsy or Society6 are great ways to discover artists and purchase their work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1611689436583-P7LVGXN25GCLO2MXE2O4/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-01-26%2Bat%2B11.29.47%2BAM.jpg Blog - Valentine's Day - celebrating your friends! - It’s the thought Sending a valentine note doesn’t have to cost a lot or be fancy - you can make a simple card with a favorite quote or poem (Amanda’s go-to) or pick up some classic elementary school valentine’s cards. The important thing is to let your friends know you’re thinking about them (and supporting the USPS at the same time!). https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2021/1/14/do-you-need-wedding-favors monthly 0.5 2021-01-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1610143771071-RTA0MUKXPW8Z3Q72FZM6/Screen+Shot+2021-01-08+at+2.09.17+PM.png Blog - Do you really need wedding favors? Martha Stewart Weddings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1610144027028-RU4929C567OKPTO2LAWX/Our+Perfect+Picks_DIY-01.png Blog - Do you really need wedding favors? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1610143982399-JSUU9QELENNZEEW716WL/Hashtags-01.png Blog - Do you really need wedding favors? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1610144012435-6513WCVP6S9QE754IA7B/Our+Perfect+Picks_monograms-01.png Blog - Do you really need wedding favors? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1610144043999-J0D7CHPONCQLFO4GWI0P/Pinterest-01.png Blog - Do you really need wedding favors? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1610143453526-Q69RWVE7ST14LDNE7XDG/Screen+Shot+2021-01-08+at+2.03.53+PM.png Blog - Do you really need wedding favors? Martha Stewart Weddings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1610143302712-O86L4LF5AX265WYRXUQR/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-01-08%2Bat%2B2.00.34%2BPM.jpg Blog - Do you really need wedding favors? Martha Stewart Weddings https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2020/12/31/2020-bloopers monthly 0.5 2020-12-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1604006831816-URYL8ZE3XT4RUXNA6BJP/Screen+Shot+2020-10-29+at+2.25.52+PM.png Blog - Perfectly Paired Bloopers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1604005009579-4IDGI87WQ6TJRMDWSJOH/IMG_9665_A+lol.JPG Blog - Perfectly Paired Bloopers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1604006803334-9RMLJGLH1PJB6VC61S23/Screen+Shot+2020-10-29+at+2.26.04+PM.png Blog - Perfectly Paired Bloopers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1604005779337-OYGNPVAAFQ6NJFWYOD9N/Screen+Shot+2020-10-29+at+2.09.17+PM.png Blog - Perfectly Paired Bloopers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1604006379474-C5UBIMEF3ZXRX2CQWOI2/Screen+Shot+2020-10-29+at+2.17.19+PM.png Blog - Perfectly Paired Bloopers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1609455044755-BMF5WJ7DRI0PMHW76K16/Screen+Shot+2020-12-31+at+2.50.25+PM.png Blog - Perfectly Paired Bloopers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1604006761370-WQSQPWLBDGDSI6PKJ7T4/Screen+Shot+2020-10-29+at+2.24.59+PM.png Blog - Perfectly Paired Bloopers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1604006744385-5MW8LF8W5QA3JN3K0EH9/Screen+Shot+2020-10-29+at+2.25.07+PM.png Blog - Perfectly Paired Bloopers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1604007979159-FM3RFK3P0L3QILW88TSZ/IMG_3911.JPG Blog - Perfectly Paired Bloopers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1604005055284-609WE06ZZCW6LWAKK537/IMG_9730_I.JPG Blog - Perfectly Paired Bloopers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1604006843705-VEVLHYZRQ6PELODXYDHS/IMG_4779.JPG Blog - Perfectly Paired Bloopers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1604007271690-XF9UN6C5492YJUD1FA8N/Screen+Shot+2020-10-29+at+2.33.57+PM.png Blog - Perfectly Paired Bloopers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1604007302866-WUL2NMDIF6TZPASWRY6B/Screen+Shot+2020-10-29+at+2.33.48+PM.png Blog - Perfectly Paired Bloopers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1609455061189-TTO1PFP5E2W26GZJYFV0/Screen+Shot+2020-12-31+at+2.50.32+PM.png Blog - Perfectly Paired Bloopers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1604007325400-51S0MN88S93U045TKPB2/Screen+Shot+2020-10-29+at+2.34.08+PM.png Blog - Perfectly Paired Bloopers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1604005771556-GUF1RDQXSWM957M3VKN4/Screen+Shot+2020-10-29+at+2.09.06+PM.png Blog - Perfectly Paired Bloopers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1609454957605-2BA57OBKHY6TCYSMAGKI/Screen+Shot+2020-12-31+at+2.11.09+PM.png Blog - Perfectly Paired Bloopers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1604007766583-DOKY25HQHBV4R336CPKO/Screen+Shot+2020-10-29+at+2.42.24+PM.png Blog - Perfectly Paired Bloopers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1609450994257-27X18XMYVZ3ZB7JGZRMI/Screen+Shot+2020-12-31+at+1.42.58+PM.png Blog - Perfectly Paired Bloopers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1609454989765-WXRC9O5MQKBPYJDNQSCN/Screen+Shot+2020-12-31+at+2.28.33+PM.png Blog - Perfectly Paired Bloopers https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2020/12/17/holiday-special-edition-christmas monthly 0.5 2020-12-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1604000143780-43H6JPV1IR8E5B2DTQBU/Christmas+2018-01.png Blog - Holiday special edition: Christmas joy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1604000157718-JLZFRP3G2RMTJO7J4FMV/Christmas+2019-01.png Blog - Holiday special edition: Christmas joy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1604003558712-LNATIKN12HYOZC0N1X7W/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-10-29%2Bat%2B1.31.52%2BPM.jpg Blog - Holiday special edition: Christmas joy - Hot chocolate Which is really a great vehicle for all kinds of flavors: s’mores, salted caramel, peppermint, Bailey’s… Not to mention hot chocolate + popcorn is seriously the best winter snack. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1608169193261-X40MGAURFGC59K401URM/DAFAA619-06B9-4A71-BD5F-B458F4465F9E.JPG Blog - Holiday special edition: Christmas joy - Baking all the things Something about December means all the rules go out the window and you can have cookies for breakfast, lunch and dinner - am I right? Which is great because nothing feels better than baking on a cold winter day and *someone* has to eat all those treats… we’re a little slow going on the family Christmas cookies this year, but we’re making it happen this weekend! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1608169068863-39Y1KGDS1I6IUJY78POD/2125DD7A-F514-4983-88DD-36268613C419.JPG Blog - Holiday special edition: Christmas joy - Christmas village There is something so cozy about these tiny villages and setting them up each year! https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2020/12/3/wedding-nails-1 monthly 0.5 2020-12-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1603998145115-WH6EBOZOGWY4HQR45FTA/Screen+Shot+2020-10-29+at+12.00.10+PM.png Blog - Wedding nails - Anyone else still love the one nail decoration? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1603988180343-B2JNY6SJB0G7G1DTHDGT/Screen+Shot+2020-10-29+at+9.09.14+AM.png Blog - Wedding nails - Sparkly twist on a classic https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1603988523471-J9KUXE4DCO8BGOV6UB86/Screen+Shot+2020-10-29+at+9.21.47+AM.png Blog - Wedding nails - Weddings can always have more flowers! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1603997815450-8OEO5Y5YY01I9RLTWETH/Screen+Shot+2020-10-29+at+11.56.06+AM.png Blog - Wedding nails - Ombre in your wedding colors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1603998804023-GDPC2JNXK05KS3DUTY01/Screen+Shot+2020-10-29+at+12.12.47+PM.png Blog - Wedding nails - A little bit of glam https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1603998093670-CHQGEYN3E4YVLIP4F2DW/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-10-29%2Bat%2B12.00.26%2BPM.jpg Blog - Wedding nails - Adorable tiny confetti party https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1603998953893-OIXK1ZJPSFP7ZEK5KIGX/Bridal+Shower-01.png Blog - Wedding nails https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1603998975871-LJR3ONEINHXIXH86BLKU/Pinterest-01.png Blog - Wedding nails https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1603999001523-K2T69OPYHJSQ11Q6GKAO/Our+Perfect+Picks_three+trends-01.png Blog - Wedding nails https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1603999003491-MZWX9U0CQBEPE5E3R4BI/Our+Perfect+Picks_Wedding+trends-01.png Blog - Wedding nails https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2020/11/19/the-year-everyone-got-into-making-bread monthly 0.5 2020-11-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1603986422249-ZZCY0YCYTW70JQ8TEM4P/Cake-01.png Blog - The year everyone got into baking all.the.things. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1603986343423-N3CJL8M6PQAU0PJSCQ3O/Pie-01.png Blog - The year everyone got into baking all.the.things. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1603986408368-0SDHMWZVEJR7SK4CG055/Bridal+Shower-01.png Blog - The year everyone got into baking all.the.things. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1603986379207-ZXJO3WJWKERGXRB4DINX/Cupcakes-01.png Blog - The year everyone got into baking all.the.things. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1602012933736-ZNRXI555Z52UGL5F1DFH/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-10-06%2Bat%2B12.33.42%2BPM.jpg Blog - The year everyone got into baking all.the.things. - Who DIDN'T make zucchini bread in 2020? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1602014347505-UVD1XZ85DZY2BM7A88SZ/315A8DA4-C8E1-4FC0-8EAF-BAAEC2ED2C20.JPG Blog - The year everyone got into baking all.the.things. - Perfect blueberry muffins https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1602013977881-RTQ7YXVE1GUPKJVGZ31Z/7FD3B278-AEB5-4443-82C3-D8124242BC58.jpg Blog - The year everyone got into baking all.the.things. - First deep fry adventure! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1602013352809-LQ5YHGMED2PYUXVYDQKZ/Screen+Shot+2020-10-06+at+12.41.41+PM.png Blog - The year everyone got into baking all.the.things. - Summer strawberry rhubarb pie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1602014869047-F1U9XFGGENRVKFXT2R8J/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-10-06%2Bat%2B1.06.48%2BPM.jpg Blog - The year everyone got into baking all.the.things. - Shockingly good peach crisp https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1602014469855-GBAV9DSKE8PPR5VR887D/DD1F6E88-F35D-4500-870F-376720414FDF.JPG Blog - The year everyone got into baking all.the.things. - Brown butter + pumpkin = love https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2020/10/22/isabelle-and-galens-wedding-part-ii monthly 0.5 2020-11-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1603930835497-1JXBD56KWRAKMKG0HUWJ/Screen+Shot+2020-10-28+at+12.26.01+PM.png Blog - Isabelle and Galen's Wedding (Part II) - Wedding dress & alterations All masks all the time through this process is not fun, but the whole thing was made easier by the great team at Blue Sky Bridal and my alterations expert, and all around lovely person to work with, Andra Bose. Blue Sky made scheduling easy (limiting the number of people in the store) and has a great selection of gowns at amazing prices. Through them I found Andra, who travels to her clients, is really fast, and did a great job turning my dress into what I pictured in my head. You would never know that she built the straps of this previously strapless dress! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1603930955285-SNTIEGSETSJO3S7FHJYD/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-10-28%2Bat%2B5.11.04%2BPM.jpg Blog - Isabelle and Galen's Wedding (Part II) - Photographer We always say that the photographer is an important part of your wedding since they are the one(s) who help capture the memories and we are so happy we got to work with Aspen. She was professional but kept things fun and she has a fantastic eye for lighting. We love the way our photos came out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1603930914724-SQ56I7C6UHJYHKQHZNFX/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-10-28%2Bat%2B12.30.36%2BPM.jpg Blog - Isabelle and Galen's Wedding (Part II) - Venue & catering Blue Ribbon Cooking did an amazing job with the food and the venue Sanders Estate was beautiful (which they manage). Working out a lot of the details was challenging as rules kept changing even weeks before the wedding, but we were happy with what we were able to share with our guests. We especially appreciated their investment in tiny picnic baskets (how cute!?) and picnic blankets to help make the reception safe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1603930882833-QWZANDIB75IJBABSTWCM/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-10-28%2Bat%2B12.17.48%2BPM.jpg Blog - Isabelle and Galen's Wedding (Part II) - Live music One detail we both really wanted was live music for the ceremony and cocktail hour. Windsong Trio could not have been more perfect. Our string trio covered the classics for the ceremony and ran the gamut of covers to kick off the reception. My only regret is that I didn’t get to hear them more (since we were off doing photos for a good bit)! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1603930710112-C4XK6J6G4C8VZXZTCMYK/Screen+Shot+2020-10-28+at+5.13.23+PM.png Blog - Isabelle and Galen's Wedding (Part II) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1603930853805-UCPCNRYN6BIINSW9WYE0/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-10-28%2Bat%2B12.18.26%2BPM.jpg Blog - Isabelle and Galen's Wedding (Part II) - Hair & makeup For my hair I worked with my regular stylist, Rebeka from Noah Salon, who has been cutting my hair for years and whom I trust implicitly. She recommended my make-up artist, who is truly an artist, Carol Le (who works out of Jax Barber). Both of them did a great job making sure I felt like I still looked like me, just fancy :) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1603931402550-XGI8FHA3TM1Q4WVXSU5H/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-10-28%2Bat%2B5.29.01%2BPM.jpg Blog - Isabelle and Galen's Wedding (Part II) - Videographer We wanted everything to be recorded (as well as live-streamed) so that we could share the day with all those who couldn’t attend in person. This meant it was a little last minute and while they were accommodating, we did learn our lesson that you really should spend the time to talk through all the details (like how you feel about a drone during your ceremony if you’re not expecting that… live and learn!). https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2020/9/24/isabelle-and-galens-wedding monthly 0.5 2020-10-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1603389538589-ELQKOGI0ZVETV8KA5HML/Screen+Shot+2020-10-22+at+10.58.30+AM.png Blog - Isabelle and Galen's Wedding! (Part I) Aspen Jeanne Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1603394330790-795RYKIA5P3K1OKCB3K4/Anniversary+Q%26A-01.png Blog - Isabelle and Galen's Wedding! (Part I) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1603394386683-4ZQUW11A9ZPV2CP99AA7/COVID+advice-01.png Blog - Isabelle and Galen's Wedding! (Part I) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1603394475664-FRXRH1XPIYG8WG5UTMRB/Wedding+planning+update-01.png Blog - Isabelle and Galen's Wedding! (Part I) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1603394580345-V5O2Y64H96MGLSL92CS8/Bridal+Shower-01.png Blog - Isabelle and Galen's Wedding! (Part I) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1603388709958-C7I7SHIYXB49BWZBMB90/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-10-22%2Bat%2B10.34.21%2BAM.jpg Blog - Isabelle and Galen's Wedding! (Part I) Aspen Jeanne Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1603389832433-6M3VQVG3J2UABUTSO6XQ/Screen+Shot+2020-10-22+at+11.01.19+AM.png Blog - Isabelle and Galen's Wedding! (Part I) Aspen Jeanne Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1603389266698-JFEW7GIRRP2EQJMN6L8H/Screen+Shot+2020-10-22+at+10.52.53+AM.png Blog - Isabelle and Galen's Wedding! (Part I) Aspen Jeanne Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1603388782320-O9E917GQ9TOI7H9863RZ/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-10-22%2Bat%2B10.19.09%2BAM.jpg Blog - Isabelle and Galen's Wedding! (Part I) Aspen Jeanne Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1603389710488-685IC781D6WARO9JSWP3/Screen+Shot+2020-10-22+at+11.01.06+AM.png Blog - Isabelle and Galen's Wedding! (Part I) Aspen Jeanne Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1603388435455-5W2NBPYMJFNLF59AKK9D/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-10-22%2Bat%2B10.39.19%2BAM.jpg Blog - Isabelle and Galen's Wedding! (Part I) Aspen Jeanne Photography https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2020/8/27/bridal-party-gift-ideas monthly 0.5 2020-10-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1599673055962-X0FYN8RHKYGI715ENFQ8/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-09-09%2Bat%2B10.36.28%2BAM.jpg Blog - Bridal Party gift ideas - Win-Win We’re calling this a ‘win-win’ because these gifts serve two purposes - being worn the day of the wedding to match and as something the wedding party can keep. For the bridesmaids it’s typically some kind of jewelry and for the groomsmen it might be something like socks or their ties. It could also be something used while getting ready and be in those photos, like robes (ladies) or flasks (guys). This could even include things like paying for manicures or hair/makeup, which aren’t necessary, but a fun treat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1599674649404-BJVEIGDNJVCQAMCHIXM2/Our+Perfect+Picks_wedding+advice-01.png Blog - Bridal Party gift ideas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1599674661338-MALWR4WHLYWNEOG6C1P2/Our+Perfect+Picks_three+trends-01.png Blog - Bridal Party gift ideas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1599674679561-RH8JTPYZBL81GDWKB8KV/COVID+advice-01.png Blog - Bridal Party gift ideas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1599674697453-E7HMC9NGE6S7A48CKY36/Hashtags-01.png Blog - Bridal Party gift ideas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1599673290945-85P14IYMJ8YU40QNJX7J/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-09-09%2Bat%2B10.39.51%2BAM.jpg Blog - Bridal Party gift ideas - Sentimental Let’s start with the hand-written note, always appreciated and meaningful. If you want to mix it up, attach it to or place it inside something - your favorite book, bottle of wine or a special treat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1599672668164-QBM04VY6ID82WL40UDJS/Screen+Shot+2020-09-09+at+10.30.51+AM.png Blog - Bridal Party gift ideas - Practical Otherwise known and a win-win-win, these gifts are also pretty useful the day of the wedding and sometimes long after. We hate to say this, but probably at the top of the list this year because #covid, are masks. Non-pandemic-related gifts could be a wrap for your bridesmaids for an outdoor evening reception, cute flats/sandals (to give the ladies a break from heels) or umbrellas if it might rain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1599674528719-KY39UF0WYYCUXKN9HK0Y/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-09-09%2Bat%2B11.01.22%2BAM.jpg Blog - Bridal Party gift ideas - Get personal We feel like this one should come with a warning: you don’t need to go crazy personalizing everything, feel free to get the same gifts, just minus the monogram or name. It can be a fun touch to add, but it’s not necessary and definitely not always worth the cost. Some items we like for this are a travel mug/tumbler, luggage tag (LOL travel) or tote bag. Also our advice: don’t make it super wedding-y (your wedding date, bridesmaid dress motif etc). Think about something they would actually want to use and keep around! https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2018/7/30/being-in-business-with-your-sister monthly 0.5 2020-09-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1600889709896-G6IQNLBB15H3ZL1RJN53/Our+Perfect+Picks_Amanda-01.png Blog - Building a business with your sister? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1600889183703-LJCH9DFMJ89LH9G493EI/Anniversary+Q%26A-01.png Blog - Building a business with your sister? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1600889645644-QCWZ271S5JRL1X82EZY5/Local+floral+inspiration-01.png Blog - Building a business with your sister? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1600889738163-5DL4R1GPL7DTL5QGOYXT/Our+Perfect+Picks_Isabelle-01.png Blog - Building a business with your sister? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1533188801476-4FILL351JMNT6ILB549G/A%26I+yellowstone-01.png Blog - Building a business with your sister? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1600885043660-F37GSP72LXNMKO2NERC1/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-09-23%2Bat%2B11.16.23%2BAM.jpg Blog - Building a business with your sister? - Belinda & Venise Shout-out to some other PNW sisters who are all about cocktails with Simple Goodness Sisters. We have some of their syrups (such unique flavors!) as well as the cool floral salt and sugar rimmers. And now they are starting a soda shop that looks absolutely adorable! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1600884914590-AH2KDSRWMNWG9N4PHPTD/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-09-23%2Bat%2B11.14.01%2BAM.jpg Blog - Building a business with your sister? - Elsie & Emma We have followed and loved A Beautiful Mess for years - their blog is full of great recipes, crafts and decorating ideas! Over the years they have had a variety of fun projects including a make-up line, book, happy mail cards and now a podcast. They are so full of inspiration and seem to have such a great sister dynamic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1600885231548-JJGSKWZ482ZY1GPROC3H/Screen+Shot+2020-09-23+at+11.19.41+AM.png Blog - Building a business with your sister? - Kaylee Melissa & Anna Laura If you haven’t seen Kaylee Melissa’s hair tutorials you are really missing out. She’s been on YouTube for a long time and is seriously good at all things hair. Recently her sister joined the team (lots of behind the scenes, but we love seeing her in front of the camera now too!) and they are so fun together. https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2019/3/27/more-travel-inspiration monthly 0.5 2020-09-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1598481453927-31XH0UIBBRZA14AR5YP6/Screen+Shot+2020-08-26+at+3.36.31+PM.png Blog - The two part honeymoon? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1599703159462-0FGNR8UKWIRAX5CMVZXL/2020-09-09.jpg Blog - The two part honeymoon? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1599674886276-RR8YZJYZN9ECQ441SNPY/Travel+tips_packing-01.png Blog - The two part honeymoon? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1599674904185-UX0D4PI0FYUGKVJTUWVL/Travel+tips_enjoy+and+explore-01.png Blog - The two part honeymoon? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1599674910210-F0T3RK0XRNN3TGO8R1IB/Travel+tips_planning+and+prep-01.png Blog - The two part honeymoon? https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2020/8/27/our-perfect-picks monthly 0.5 2020-08-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1598374120042-6U3AY9ATODXMPKQ7Q30D/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-08-25%2Bat%2B9.47.55%2BAM.jpg Blog - Thursday’s three wedding reads - Would you… Do a big or small wedding kiss? Cup of Jo always asks the right questions. Also a funny post on wedding bloopers! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1598374798090-LDZMNJ103UO9DUD6718Z/Screen+Shot+2020-08-25+at+9.58.36+AM.png Blog - Thursday’s three wedding reads - Important history lesson We need to continue examining every aspect of our lives and American culture, and weddings are no exception. Read this post and watch her conversation about Plantation weddings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1598374642025-B5PZPQ9IL7E96233NGND/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-08-25%2Bat%2B9.56.35%2BAM.jpg Blog - Thursday’s three wedding reads - Planning a backyard wedding? We think backyard weddings are going to be even more popular these days and Sarah, one of our favorite wedding photographers, has some great advice for you. https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2020/7/16/garden-party-virtual-bridal-shower monthly 0.5 2020-08-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1597286341968-Q7FJTGSDJHGRXXSZKUU4/IMG_1156.JPG Blog - Garden Party (virtual) Bridal Shower! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1597286249793-NKRH62GRPW1KCBUVETEZ/IMG_1117.JPG Blog - Garden Party (virtual) Bridal Shower! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1597287020173-9AQHLFMUOTC7EJQGIW3R/IMG_1161.jpg Blog - Garden Party (virtual) Bridal Shower! https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2020/7/30/isabelle-amp-galens-wedding-sneak-peak monthly 0.5 2020-07-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1596083513650-FT041YA1OV29HFHNI12Z/IMG_1669.jpg Blog - Isabelle & Galen's Wedding - it happened! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1596122995113-TSFVJ08QGO4GUXU1H9LS/IMG_6768.JPG Blog - Isabelle & Galen's Wedding - it happened! https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2020/7/16/final-wedding-updates-before-the-big-day monthly 0.5 2020-07-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1594833122348-DM1MER2Y6AITU2O1LRXJ/Screen+Shot+2020-07-15+at+10.11.44+AM.png Blog - Final wedding updates before the big day! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1594834754322-JUBWSXMRNTIMXERYUXR7/Screen+Shot+2020-07-15+at+10.38.48+AM.png Blog - Final wedding updates before the big day! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1594834346586-GR7ZJN7RI0DZYOKUJDVT/tenor.gif Blog - Final wedding updates before the big day! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1594916060227-ECJXB6WXRGWI7YDO5U8B/Pinterest-01.png Blog - Final wedding updates before the big day! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1594916093033-UQZ4FIKRYN2DPH7W55BQ/COVID+advice-01.png Blog - Final wedding updates before the big day! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1594916066996-CX9WTUSKJWEJJS2AH3DX/Wedding+Planning+Advice-01.png Blog - Final wedding updates before the big day! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1594916075694-J7QA9G2JGS9KFDNDJY1P/Wedding+emergency+kit-01.png Blog - Final wedding updates before the big day! https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2020/7/2/3-fun-things-for-the-4th-and-1-important-reminder monthly 0.5 2020-07-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1593712738457-A6DBCMA7U56X8D04Y09D/FD+quote-01.png Blog - 5 fun things for the 4th and 1 important reminder https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1593713766383-QPCHI6MPTYH8O513TSIK/Pie-01.png Blog - 5 fun things for the 4th and 1 important reminder https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1593713503897-J8N2SNEPI06WYJUBHU1Z/4th+of+July-01.png Blog - 5 fun things for the 4th and 1 important reminder https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1593713539709-9WJCTWJITRTFX971GQ0E/Cupcakes-01.png Blog - 5 fun things for the 4th and 1 important reminder https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1593713942895-BI6QNWIHN98QV6BCGN7H/BLM-01.png Blog - 5 fun things for the 4th and 1 important reminder https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1593711112548-OB0YLFOSTJH1PIIJCPRD/cco-1-14.jpg Blog - 5 fun things for the 4th and 1 important reminder - Red, white & blue snack mix Ok this post actually has 25 recipes for you including this fun snack mix https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1593710164072-ZWL02QRPQ279VX0W1SAE/6a00d8358081ff69e201b7c7a663d6970b-800wi.jpg Blog - 5 fun things for the 4th and 1 important reminder - Snow Cone Cupcakes So cute and won’t melt! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1593710559892-SWT8PL1HLOHJX3LY37DR/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-07-02%2Bat%2B10.20.50%2BAM.jpg Blog - 5 fun things for the 4th and 1 important reminder - Blueberry crumb cake Have you ever made anything from Smitten Kitchen that wasn’t amazing (and usually super easy)? Nope, me neither. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1593710293649-J8IH2RBCEONDBOAJCERJ/IP1A2404.jpg Blog - 5 fun things for the 4th and 1 important reminder - Strawberry & Cream Popsicles These look so impressive and perfect for a hot day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1593710879446-2ZEECWLVJ2818AIDTQ2C/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-07-02%2Bat%2B10.25.35%2BAM.jpg Blog - 5 fun things for the 4th and 1 important reminder - Blueberry cheesecake ice cream WHOA, yes please. https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2020/7/2/color-inspiration-no-7 monthly 0.5 2020-07-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1592332437038-BQH1J5TP6ST1EQL84OSS/Color+inspiration+icon6-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No. 7 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1592332445189-3NAQWMY32V2WUWJX0ZHM/Color+inspiration+icon2-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No. 7 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1592332452818-LK100QDCOC11OOZGGEUF/Color+inspiration+icon1-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No. 7 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1592332459199-7BJU5IXFM52OR57LPYQ5/Color+inspiration+icon5-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No. 7 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1592330544958-8EHKMDX2D8ZQMFGSO4IO/Screen+Shot+2020-06-16+at+11.02.05+AM.png Blog - Color inspiration No. 7 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1592330478013-5YJRP3PXHGBNUQOCI1AB/Screen+Shot+2020-06-16+at+11.01.02+AM.png Blog - Color inspiration No. 7 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1592330694423-B9ZNKL5JBM3X2OQK24LI/Screen+Shot+2020-06-16+at+11.04.35+AM.png Blog - Color inspiration No. 7 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1592332294419-ILNZIUJPP5RMXQ814114/Screen+Shot+2020-06-16+at+11.31.11+AM.png Blog - Color inspiration No. 7 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1592329782648-MNY3EDAZIFPH7DNCCSRC/Screen+Shot+2020-06-16+at+10.45.29+AM.png Blog - Color inspiration No. 7 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1592329880943-SUWLQW4EUSDBKJZLYHV7/Screen+Shot+2020-06-16+at+10.50.59+AM.png Blog - Color inspiration No. 7 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1592329974775-TJFIWKSUXSFB488IV8RU/Screen+Shot+2020-06-16+at+10.52.36+AM.png Blog - Color inspiration No. 7 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1592330192645-MMZPAEPROD4BI2E1PGHU/Screen+Shot+2020-06-16+at+10.55.56+AM.png Blog - Color inspiration No. 7 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1592332039594-A70BSTXXJC2IV1RIW23E/Screen+Shot+2020-06-16+at+11.27.04+AM.png Blog - Color inspiration No. 7 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1592331385046-LUGMC30UU8SJ95E1TW8K/Screen+Shot+2020-06-16+at+11.16.09+AM.png Blog - Color inspiration No. 7 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1592331538183-XRYE8ETUUPB23PN5ANOK/Screen+Shot+2020-06-16+at+11.18.37+AM.png Blog - Color inspiration No. 7 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1592331317571-1K7COUHG5I0ENZ412TP9/Screen+Shot+2020-06-16+at+11.14.56+AM.png Blog - Color inspiration No. 7 https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2020/6/4/blacklivesmatter monthly 0.5 2020-07-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1591286203531-91YGNO8SRYDEAU02OLDD/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-06-04%2Bat%2B8.55.22%2BAM.jpg Blog - #blacklivesmatter - Look Think about who you follow on social media. Making a small change like adding new influencers and creatives (fashion! music! Disney!) to your feed gives you more perspectives on every day life, or big events. There are also great educational accounts like BlackPastHistory and BlackHistory. Artist Barry Johnson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1591287323473-O4LJURK1ZKJQK0SXUPI8/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-06-04%2Bat%2B9.14.22%2BAM.jpg Blog - #blacklivesmatter - Shop So we’re all doing a little more shopping online these days… Etsy is a great way to support small businesses anyway and this is a huge list of Black-owned shops. Plus, there are lots of artists on Instagram who will brighten up your feed, consider purchasing a piece you love! Artist Kendra Dandy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1591288869549-M6EHYMULOIMGC1MC153C/Supporting+local+shops+we+love-01.png Blog - #blacklivesmatter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1591288883681-1LAZQERPGUVPR9TQPR0U/4th+of+July-01.png Blog - #blacklivesmatter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1591288994390-9QK2RR8FVKJWB9BJN1T5/Thankful-01.png Blog - #blacklivesmatter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1591289216676-3LH2XO5E6H22Q87VLCXF/Valentines-01.png Blog - #blacklivesmatter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1591284992034-Y7LP0XQ2QM7JUWSYPU27/Ear_Hustle.jpg Blog - #blacklivesmatter - Listen Already love podcasts? Add Ear Hustle to your list., which covers “the daily realities of life inside prison shared by those living it, and stories from the outside, post-incarceration”. It’s so important to listen to stories different from our own and push back against the dehumanization of prisoners, a population disproportionately made up of BIPOC and other POC. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1591286732684-038DUULDRVQQZN0XH0W4/Screen+Shot+2020-06-04+at+9.04.37+AM.png Blog - #blacklivesmatter - Eat We all like to eat out! (or rather, get takeout at the moment…) So consider checking to find a a Black-owned business that serves whatever you’re craving. The Intentionalist actually lists a variety of businesses and you can select from a list of communities you might want to support. Restaurant Fat’s Chicken and Waffles https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2020/5/7/party-mixology-fancy-cocktails-at-home monthly 0.5 2020-05-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1589997068380-ZCVYE8BS93NOUNCSTWHH/Screen+Shot+2020-05-20+at+10.50.58+AM.png Blog - Party Mixology: fancy cocktails at home! - Canlis - Bottle Service So this is a real ‘treat yo rself’ moment, but we had to include it in the lineup. They also have a CSA box and family meals, all delivered right to your door. Of course it’s a bit of a splurge, but what a fun date night! The cocktail kits make 12-16 drinks and are $10-14/drink, which isn’t too bad. They also have a nice selection of wine. Plus, don’t forget to turn on the piano livestream for the full experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1589996178799-SPK76W8M61KTI74YKJHS/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-05-20%2Bat%2B10.25.37%2BAM.jpg Blog - Party Mixology: fancy cocktails at home! - Craft and Cocktails If you want to see the cutest, most beautiful, creative cocktails then you need to follow this account. It was honestly hard to pick just one photo to use! She has so many fun ideas and great recipes to try. Plus she’s been doing some tutorials on Instagram, definitely some of the best photos that pop up in our feed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1589994813209-UGPK5CYQDGA2WL5U77P4/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-05-20%2Bat%2B10.12.43%2BAM.jpg Blog - Party Mixology: fancy cocktails at home! - Shug’s Soda Fountain Whether it’s for a celebration or just a Wednesday, these Champagne and Prosecco floats look so good. Plus the rest of their pick-up/delivery menu sounds delicious. They have an even more extensive ice cream cocktail menu that we would love to try when things open again! Plus with a spot near Pike Place Market, this will definitely be on our list the next time we go. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1589997705372-C2B30F9YLTW7TVSK54UQ/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-05-20%2Bat%2B10.59.52%2BAM.jpg Blog - Party Mixology: fancy cocktails at home! - Happy Camper Cocktail Co This is the most adorable mobile drink company and they are changing up their business to deliver cocktail kits. The delivery area is expanding and based on demand, so you can sign up here to show interest in having them come to your neighborhood (or you can always pick-up from their location in Wilkeson). Keep an eye on their Instagram for updates! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1589993901762-8RZ5QVDP8EO89MNULIA0/parksandrec.gif Blog - Party Mixology: fancy cocktails at home! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1590000663782-P9Y04X5DCPVCK15DD36L/Party+Mixology_bar+cart-01.png Blog - Party Mixology: fancy cocktails at home! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1590000684979-4T2IAFZINQAROU1WEFYJ/Choose+your+own+adventure-01.png Blog - Party Mixology: fancy cocktails at home! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1590000671454-QQ1YIHYKZKJ8JUH5I23W/Party+Mixology_perfect+pear-01.png Blog - Party Mixology: fancy cocktails at home! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1590000677413-LLW8L5WC7IXX14SCS47P/Party+Mixology_mojito-01.png Blog - Party Mixology: fancy cocktails at home! https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2020/4/23/wedding-planning-in-the-time-of-corona monthly 0.5 2021-02-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1587664252476-L7WMQUCLN4MQW1LPSE6C/notary.gif Blog - Wedding planning in the time of Corona - getting married in 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1590001114213-C53GMQ9Y1PWGDJYS6VL6/Wedding+planning+update-01.png Blog - Wedding planning in the time of Corona - getting married in 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1590001117055-W6VK00XXO469S9RSPL0H/Wedding+Planning+Advice-01.png Blog - Wedding planning in the time of Corona - getting married in 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1590001138967-ASGYZ2376JGNS8KHE946/Wedding+emergency+kit-01.png Blog - Wedding planning in the time of Corona - getting married in 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1590001283962-F4A96IAG9TSMDUM735OV/Our+Perfect+Picks_wedding+advice-01.png Blog - Wedding planning in the time of Corona - getting married in 2020 https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2020/3/26/wedding-planning-update-from-isabelle monthly 0.5 2020-04-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1587619134962-WFK16XVDONQ2QLSBV9F6/office.gif Blog - Wedding Planning update from Isabelle (although not exactly what we thought it would be!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1587616624688-6C95SSVZPBRHVG4GI1HN/Isabelle+and+Galen.jpg Blog - Wedding Planning update from Isabelle (although not exactly what we thought it would be!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1587620006589-3P4B6DEGIKISZ3VCFLZH/Wedding+Planning+Advice-01.png Blog - Wedding Planning update from Isabelle (although not exactly what we thought it would be!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1587620017733-AQYQO3H8O1Z5VP5WJ946/Wedding+emergency+kit-01.png Blog - Wedding Planning update from Isabelle (although not exactly what we thought it would be!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1587620059703-R704SQLTDTYP7Z2PBXCY/Our+Perfect+Picks_wedding+advice-01.png Blog - Wedding Planning update from Isabelle (although not exactly what we thought it would be!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1587620685121-MTLQFZX9AD3O6A4PCUBK/Anniversary+Q%26A-01.png Blog - Wedding Planning update from Isabelle (although not exactly what we thought it would be!) https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2020/1/15/wedding-inspiration-from-nature monthly 0.5 2020-04-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1579131751972-JGDS9JPMVIXB9NA7IFUK/Screen+Shot+2020-01-15+at+3.41.58+PM.png Blog - Color inspiration from nature https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1579131803686-F26DV8WAB2BS063ADPNY/Screen+Shot+2020-01-15+at+3.41.22+PM.png Blog - Color inspiration from nature https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1579131764990-6EQI1LWM1PVS87ORHQEF/Screen+Shot+2020-01-15+at+3.41.10+PM.png Blog - Color inspiration from nature https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1579131746857-1UEC1783HJDE4HYT8K9P/Screen+Shot+2020-01-15+at+3.41.44+PM.png Blog - Color inspiration from nature https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1579131781583-TON1CINQGSZV6I5QYYLG/Screen+Shot+2020-01-15+at+3.41.34+PM.png Blog - Color inspiration from nature https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1579131870221-BETR85PY1IR2WQDW7D6Q/Screen+Shot+2020-01-15+at+3.40.52+PM.png Blog - Color inspiration from nature https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1579132228895-QXXHIP960WX5BXSKHEKQ/Color+inspiration+icon5-01.png Blog - Color inspiration from nature https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1579132249559-38G20KQF1EC20XDRGAUM/Our+Perfect+Picks_Wedding+trends-01.png Blog - Color inspiration from nature https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1579132232376-5DZH62CTKWANTGXVOV7R/Color+inspiration+icon3-01.png Blog - Color inspiration from nature https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1579132234919-BFERLO4W3SUBR95141R6/Color+inspiration+icon1-01.png Blog - Color inspiration from nature https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2020/3/24/supporting monthly 0.5 2020-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1585086248676-NM570LXDFJBKXW1K2CDZ/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-03-24%2Bat%2B2.43.21%2BPM.jpg Blog - Supporting local shops we love - Best plants and treats Come for the plants, stay for the warm cafe and pretend you’re on a tropical island in the middle of winter. It really is the best nursery in Seattle - they have excellent customer service and are always happy to answer all your gardening questions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1585096809923-22D5E895WX1V2VIY7UCG/market-01.png Blog - Supporting local shops we love - Needs no intro… Everyone knows about Pike Place Market, but people might not think about the fact that it’s a non-profit organization made up of hundreds of small businesses. Their website has great info on how to still buy food and fresh flowers! Also we have to say that as born and raised Seattleites, we love the market - it isn’t a silly tourist trap, it’s a vibrant market full of history and definitely a favorite spot of ours :) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1585098236464-613IEA32PU2580OEJNCX/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-03-24%2Bat%2B6.00.09%2BPM.jpg Blog - Supporting local shops we love - Support the arts! Now more than ever the performing arts and non-profits that rely on gathering the community together need our support. If you’ve been around us at all you know how much we love Taproot Theatre. There is something unique about watching a live performance and we appreciate the stories they tell - the arts has such an important place in how we as a community connect and grow. Plus, who doesn’t love a musical :) We can’t wait to get back and see the next show! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1585085879705-0JGHWDJELGRX32V9JU5O/4th+of+July-01.png Blog - Supporting local shops we love https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1585085896534-TH8YPAZ1J3H81A0FRZ04/Valentines-01.png Blog - Supporting local shops we love https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1585085904082-H3ZUXDXOMOQKSK22NPDX/Thankful-01.png Blog - Supporting local shops we love https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1585097205685-HLU98X5A0PVLMOS1LBEJ/ice+cream.png Blog - Supporting local shops we love - Seriously good There are a few popular ice cream places in Seattle, but Sweet Alchemy gets our vote. The texture and flavors are amazing and we’re so glad to know they are doing delivery right now! If there was ever a time when ice cream was needed, this might be it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1585098474597-RTW0HSX18BBM3PO4JXYJ/pie.jpg Blog - Supporting local shops we love - Pie is always a good idea We know pi day was earlier this month, but it’s never the wrong time for pie! When we aren’t up for making it ourselves, or just want a slice, this is one of our go-to spots. While they are closed for the time being due to the latest government recommendations, we look forward to patronizing them as soon as their doors reopen and for now we can still spread the word! https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2020/2/24/planning-with-pinterest monthly 0.5 2021-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1582585791636-F24911HS53GJIR5EBFM4/image-asset.png Blog - DIY wedding planning: how to get the most out of Pinterest - Let loose Then, go crazy. Pin any and all images you like. Maybe add a note about what you liked (a bridesmaid dress style, but not the color) if it’s an inspiration photo, or if it’s a specific item (location, paper product) you could include the cost. At this point, you’re trying to collect all the ideas you like, no matter what they are. And most likely, it will be all over the place. Maybe make separate ‘color scheme’ boards if you have a few different directions you like. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1582585755449-P3VSN1Q0ZSS5GKETD9ZQ/28.png Blog - DIY wedding planning: how to get the most out of Pinterest - Getting organized When you first start, create a series of boards that will help keep things organized while you brainstorm. A few recommendations to get you started: - color scheme -wedding party -ceremony -reception -flowers -dessert -invites -fun details (a place to put those unique ideas) *Reminder: If there are any boards you want to keep secret, put a lock on them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1584029448647-JZW49URMYGMATUZCEUHB/Our%2BPerfect%2BPicks_DIY-01.jpg Blog - DIY wedding planning: how to get the most out of Pinterest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1584029588836-PO5J7NRSCNI11NAWNGH8/Our+Perfect+Picks_monograms-01.png Blog - DIY wedding planning: how to get the most out of Pinterest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1617315246356-CTCQ0DZUEE3YCRJ42C4J/Hashtags-01.png Blog - DIY wedding planning: how to get the most out of Pinterest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1582585806108-0Q2MPD8NHK8Y3VEXRIV8/19.png Blog - DIY wedding planning: how to get the most out of Pinterest - Share the love While it’s a great place for you as a couple to figure out what you want, the other benefit is that it allows you to easily share your vision. Send individual boards or let anyone helping you follow the account, like friends/family or your wedding planner. If you’re letting your bridesmaids pick their own dresses, you could create a board with a variety of ideas or options to choose from. Also, we like to encourage the account to be shared by the couple so it’s an easy place to look at together, so be sure to keep any wedding dress ideas on your own private boards ;) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1583952798903-DPJE084XMSDGOUNCBEHP/16.png Blog - DIY wedding planning: how to get the most out of Pinterest - Clean house So at this point, you might have a lot of different ideas, all going in a variety of directions. Now is the time to start refining what you want. Hopefully with a page full of pins, you might start to gravitate towards some of them or see patterns. You can either delete pins that you realize don’t really go with the rest or if that feels too dramatic, start moving pins to new finalized boards. https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2020/1/14/wedding-trends-were-loving-right-now monthly 0.5 2020-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1579065283464-I0QRP9AQD9OXG6OVHUFW/Our+Perfect+Picks_Wedding+trends-01.png Blog - Three wedding trends we’re loving right now https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1579065318204-EZ92N2EXDLWERZZ52DXD/Our+Perfect+Picks_monograms-01.png Blog - Three wedding trends we’re loving right now https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1579065295134-S1ZTYQFTOPHFSTN7A6SK/Our+Perfect+Picks_wedding+advice-01.png Blog - Three wedding trends we’re loving right now https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1579056608584-GWP12J8A77Q30R7PW35C/Screen+Shot+2020-01-14+at+6.48.49+PM.png Blog - Three wedding trends we’re loving right now https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1579057242364-Z1YQX0CHW66SBUHZ2EK0/Screen+Shot+2020-01-14+at+7.00.26+PM.png Blog - Three wedding trends we’re loving right now https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1579057076863-M1A519T891BVZOUPCHI8/Screen+Shot+2020-01-14+at+6.57.39+PM.png Blog - Three wedding trends we’re loving right now https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1579057163249-J9DQUFHB3Y9TY4F2CFGM/Screen+Shot+2020-01-14+at+6.59.07+PM.png Blog - Three wedding trends we’re loving right now https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1579057360251-J3VY0Q9PQVCFFHX0FMVI/Screen+Shot+2020-01-14+at+7.02.21+PM.png Blog - Three wedding trends we’re loving right now https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1579057414832-U9X41QNJFOVJS7SPY6I9/Screen+Shot+2020-01-14+at+7.03.20+PM.png Blog - Three wedding trends we’re loving right now https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1579058413889-27GCYHXXCCC3G1SL0NJQ/Screen+Shot+2020-01-14+at+7.19.57+PM.png Blog - Three wedding trends we’re loving right now https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1579058221167-513CNAXO3AB94LV67PK2/Screen+Shot+2020-01-14+at+7.16.30+PM.png Blog - Three wedding trends we’re loving right now https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1579055766403-WDEWIONUNMCRPI6W7BB1/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-01-14%2Bat%2B6.35.13%2BPM.jpg Blog - Three wedding trends we’re loving right now https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1579055881827-WYHN673BSMLQD7P0I6SA/Screen+Shot+2020-01-14+at+6.37.46+PM.png Blog - Three wedding trends we’re loving right now https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1579056078944-7OKYTAHRW4V73GSO2FN8/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-01-14%2Bat%2B6.40.18%2BPM.jpg Blog - Three wedding trends we’re loving right now https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1579056332799-XY0A1QBI9HUAO567WODM/Screen+Shot+2020-01-14+at+6.45.17+PM.png Blog - Three wedding trends we’re loving right now https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2020/2/13/valentines-day monthly 0.5 2020-02-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1579062628502-U1Z8WCCPOXP13W0YEWF8/IMG_0583.JPG Blog - Valentine's Day Craft-Baking https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1579063808697-A3C9N78E9WK2RP2JHWK5/Cupcakes-01.png Blog - Valentine's Day Craft-Baking https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1579063825584-ENS2EHFI6JTDCT5DMG9C/Valentines-01.png Blog - Valentine's Day Craft-Baking https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1579063798133-2H7A56C4DCMXZ3L8CK98/Pie-01.png Blog - Valentine's Day Craft-Baking https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1579063818621-1DJZEA7U5QHJ1SB0NTCD/Christmas+2018-01.png Blog - Valentine's Day Craft-Baking https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1579062435306-3QS7ZLIO1YPXA733C5LO/IMG_0628.JPG Blog - Valentine's Day Craft-Baking https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1579063671765-BA7P3I4ZUCH1NCL3THFA/IMG_0608.jpg Blog - Valentine's Day Craft-Baking https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2018/6/21/our-perfect-picks-tradition-vs-innovation monthly 0.5 2020-01-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1579050671301-LVNT3L19TWHNJC48CCJS/Screen+Shot+2020-01-14+at+5.07.35+PM.png Blog - Our Perfect Picks: tradition vs. innovation - Anything but white This is definitely one of the biggest statements you can make simply because it’s so unexpected, but how gorgeous is this?! Sometimes it’s just a hint of color with a contrasting layer of tulle or how about this amazing blue dress. Right now we’re seeing a lot of floral dresses, in bold or muted colors, and it’s just stunning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1579050941916-AZ6ERWCDLGJYDYQ46KXK/Screen+Shot+2020-01-14+at+5.15.28+PM.png Blog - Our Perfect Picks: tradition vs. innovation - Bouquet toss upgrade So this is something people likely have strong feelings about (especially on the I-hate-this-idea-so-much team), but for the sake of talking about options if it’s something you do want to consider we have some ideas. The most obvious choice is to include all the women, or just everyone, why not? It doesn’t have to single out the singles. A fun twist one of our couples chose was to offer a gift card to the winner! That definitely got people on the dance floor and made for a friendly competition. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1579052385911-IYX00900G5DL8BWFIJCU/Screen+Shot+2020-01-14+at+5.39.26+PM.png Blog - Our Perfect Picks: tradition vs. innovation - Have your cake and eat it a year later too While we’re on the subject of cake, remember that tradition of saving the top tier of your wedding cake in the freezer, wrapped in a million layers and then hoping a year later it was edible? It seems like a lot of people are letting go of this already since enough experiments have been done to show this is mostly a terrible idea. But we wanted to mention a fun idea that Amanda’s wedding cake vendor offered, which was to make a small cake of your flavor choosing on your anniversary. It was a fun thing to look forward to and enjoy, because well, you could actually enjoy it! Consider asking if that’s something that could be added to your contract if you have always liked the idea. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1579051611345-KQVIVPIDDDSOCYC6O0DC/Screen+Shot+2020-01-14+at+5.23.54+PM.png Blog - Our Perfect Picks: tradition vs. innovation - Not just cake anymore This isn’t really breaking news, but if you’re on the fence and feeling like you *have* to have a big wedding cake, consider this your reminder that you should have the dessert you want at your wedding. And if you still want that ‘cake cutting’ moment, you can do the same thing with pie or have a small cake. Or heck, just cut that tiny tart in half! (side note: this is also great for people like Isabelle who don’t have a favorite dessert and can’t decide on just one…) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1579037153704-DJUCEKBQAUJSBJ6UBSVS/Our+Perfect+Picks_sense%26senti-01.png Blog - Our Perfect Picks: tradition vs. innovation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1579037156872-1EE70JDRF2QLXL01KHT9/Our+Perfect+Picks_monograms-01.png Blog - Our Perfect Picks: tradition vs. innovation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1579037164254-IFPDYSU9SROQ2X0P6BIC/Our+Perfect+Picks_Wedding+trends-01.png Blog - Our Perfect Picks: tradition vs. innovation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1587621120394-J7C6JM5SYEIOJDPLZLO3/Hashtags-01.png Blog - Our Perfect Picks: tradition vs. innovation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1579053557322-1XIUVDN9M538927L1TY5/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-01-14%2Bat%2B5.57.06%2BPM.jpg Blog - Our Perfect Picks: tradition vs. innovation - Don’t be afraid to mix it up At the end of the day, weddings are about people - family, friends and you as a couple. When picking your wedding party, you think about those relationships and who you want to be standing up there supporting your marriage. We love the idea of choosing those people because of what they mean to you and not whether they would be wearing a dress or pants. Especially with bridesmaids dresses not always matching it’s even easier to switch out a matching suit if that feels more right for you! https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2020/1/12/color-inspiration-no-6 monthly 0.5 2020-01-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578869269291-WAEMRUAFY1SRSZ74A7FO/Screen+Shot+2020-01-12+at+2.34.20+PM.png Blog - Color Inspiration No. 6 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578870656744-PK03LUC4ISW5HK01JF0D/Screen+Shot+2020-01-12+at+3.10.40+PM.png Blog - Color Inspiration No. 6 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578869334379-92QQVW86CLTPZQCIM8BA/Screen+Shot+2020-01-12+at+2.41.39+PM.png Blog - Color Inspiration No. 6 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578939259761-Y4CO806226DOSYT98UAU/Screen+Shot+2020-01-13+at+10.13.47+AM.png Blog - Color Inspiration No. 6 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578869044802-CONRM24BTLXSVO7GNHNX/Screen+Shot+2020-01-12+at+2.38.59+PM.png Blog - Color Inspiration No. 6 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578869864470-TU8FEEAIG8Y8NP09TDNT/Screen+Shot+2020-01-12+at+2.57.17+PM.png Blog - Color Inspiration No. 6 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578869076949-OOUMC0WQR46LESDR6EJB/Screen+Shot+2020-01-12+at+2.36.07+PM.png Blog - Color Inspiration No. 6 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578869065150-31KBD8DFP6R610VS6KKF/Screen+Shot+2020-01-12+at+2.41.20+PM.png Blog - Color Inspiration No. 6 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578940829630-G5WT7OTS5JQAVAG6TJM6/Color+inspiration+icon2-01.png Blog - Color Inspiration No. 6 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578940829744-NFV1A8SPU64SWM6FJNII/Color+inspiration+icon3-01.png Blog - Color Inspiration No. 6 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578940830169-AOL71WSGJO1YBQBMYEC2/Color+inspiration+icon4-01.png Blog - Color Inspiration No. 6 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578940830285-F16L4568VAXJO1LC3GAC/Color+inspiration+icon5-01.png Blog - Color Inspiration No. 6 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578869490043-KJT3499BEZYG26L20BR0/Screen+Shot+2020-01-12+at+2.37.23+PM.png Blog - Color Inspiration No. 6 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578869634913-VO5PMAK9S7W0SJZR3263/Screen+Shot+2020-01-12+at+2.53.40+PM.png Blog - Color Inspiration No. 6 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578939957923-CFDWSR4CXHBBUCKOA5XM/Screen+Shot+2020-01-13+at+10.25.39+AM.png Blog - Color Inspiration No. 6 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578940365193-3T7TYZBDLGFNZN1SK8EW/Screen+Shot+2020-01-13+at+10.32.32+AM.png Blog - Color Inspiration No. 6 https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2020/1/1/perfect-pairings-a-new-blog-series-for-2020 monthly 0.5 2020-01-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1577902919401-AK8HZ0OXU5IAG55DD3YP/Perfect+Pairings-01.png Blog - Perfect Pairings: a new blog series for 2020! https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2019/12/19/special-christmas-edition monthly 0.5 2020-01-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1576647921431-HAADZPW0FBJ0FKHEEDPO/image-asset.png Blog - Holiday special edition: family Christmas traditions! - Movie night It almost feels like “what is your family Christmas movie?” is both a very accurate way to understand family dynamics and extremely divisive (either between families or within the family). Our dad really likes The Grinch and some of us are ok with seeing that one time. There isn’t a movie we watch every year, but the top contenders are probably White Christmas (duh, sisters, but also this) and Elf. Which might actually be a pretty good way to sum up our family. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578782427904-QIITM88HKFLTKMQACTS2/Christmas+2018-01.png Blog - Holiday special edition: family Christmas traditions! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1576646411927-FVIURNOM9RB9KWZ3FOXJ/Screen+Shot+2019-12-17+at+9.18.12+PM.png Blog - Holiday special edition: family Christmas traditions! - Christmas Eve Pajamas Every year we got (get?) to open one present on Christmas Eve and it was always a new set of PJs, often made by our mom. Since we have both stopped growing this would make for quite a large collection so we’ve had to cut back on this a bit, but we both love the idea of picking this tradition back up with future generations :) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1576647250987-PV5CYTOBOHIIRP48FBL7/7C888C47-D7A6-42ED-AD89-2D882A81C482.jpeg Blog - Holiday special edition: family Christmas traditions! - Bake all the things Ok so this isn’t exactly a unique-to-our-family tradition, but it is something we always make time for and love to do together. Sugar cookies are of course standard, as well as spritz. These days one of us is often trying something new to add to the mix, but none have joined the ranks of tradition yet. Confession: while almost everything we bake is from scratch, the one thing we can’t do without is canned frosting. There was one year we made our own buttercream (which we do for cupcakes) and… it just wasn’t the same. Also not a fan of royal icing really, so we’re sticking with frosting in a can. https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2019/12/5/our-perfect-picks-wedding-tips-amp-advice monthly 0.5 2020-01-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1572380005639-HAP57RG0OKP3NS8F9GYJ/Screen+Shot+2019-10-29+at+10.12.32+AM.png Blog - Our Perfect Picks: wedding advice from around the web - This is genius: someone to help you write vows or a toast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1572380250755-N8B1JZNONJN4YXWGY1TS/BHLDN-Effie-Skirt-Girard-Corset-Top-2.jpg Blog - Our Perfect Picks: wedding advice from around the web - Helpful timeline info for pre-wedding beauty prep https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1574222567429-I3BDXLYYY6V6ZVA0TFVQ/weddingwire.jpg Blog - Our Perfect Picks: wedding advice from around the web - Think outside the *boarders* - wedding tips from Europe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1574909867839-6NDU9H3HCJH2CQ73ZXUV/COJ.jpg Blog - Our Perfect Picks: wedding advice from around the web - Some great wedding dos and don'ts from Cup of Jo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1574919632043-6TJ2NO0JUBSJO29DM8OL/mws-01.png Blog - Our Perfect Picks: wedding advice from around the web - Your small, gorgeous, no work wedding dreams come true https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1574911786692-CX94MY24MCHS00OIMWY9/fragrance-2.jpg Blog - Our Perfect Picks: wedding advice from around the web - A sweet way to make wedding memories last https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578782853509-E2FAAQHYT5727ZH7MPT9/Our+Perfect+Picks_DIY-01.png Blog - Our Perfect Picks: wedding advice from around the web https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1587621155414-9EWNLVLE6OS9VVQ0H1HZ/Hashtags-01.png Blog - Our Perfect Picks: wedding advice from around the web https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578782839329-Y3098ZXE2NGSJ45LN79F/Our+Perfect+Picks_Wedding+trends-01.png Blog - Our Perfect Picks: wedding advice from around the web https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578783204054-1MQH15YM7W9UBWW9SGK8/Our+Perfect+Picks_monograms-01.png Blog - Our Perfect Picks: wedding advice from around the web https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2019/8/28/travel-tips-packing monthly 0.5 2020-01-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1574225327141-3S2W2QEN7GALIQ4XS1SF/Screen%2BShot%2B2019-11-19%2Bat%2B8.48.09%2BPM.jpg Blog - Travel Tips: packing, packing and more packing Packing cubes are such a game-changer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578784614141-HUH14MPZOFL4VPVT472P/Travel+tips_enjoy+and+explore-01.png Blog - Travel Tips: packing, packing and more packing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578784624721-DN3SBB1WJCCS824E0PHI/Travel+tips_planning+and+prep-01.png Blog - Travel Tips: packing, packing and more packing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1574224839042-3BSG9GZG14HF0T2CNKVI/face%2Bbag.jpg Blog - Travel Tips: packing, packing and more packing Having a small extra bag with you comes in so handy when you’re out during the day https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2019/6/11/wedding-day-emergency-kit monthly 0.5 2020-01-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578787974571-FZ9BSOK2CPVA075DZCC7/Wedding+Planning+Advice-01.png Blog - Wedding Day Emergency Kit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1590001715450-4U002ZSFLXMIB5FOEJCP/Travel+tips_packing-01.png Blog - Wedding Day Emergency Kit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1590001616227-GD25B3O5T6VBO8RPEQLJ/Our+Perfect+Picks_monograms-01.png Blog - Wedding Day Emergency Kit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1590001739108-LW7R3PZ5ICXPVXTCMDZD/Pinterest-01.png Blog - Wedding Day Emergency Kit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1570423212665-RTTLSL4O74AFNT21ZT9I/IMG_1104.JPG Blog - Wedding Day Emergency Kit https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2019/1/28/party-mixology-choose-your-own-adventure-drinks monthly 0.5 2021-07-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1570315718791-F2A4FJEZLB03S3HA4W12/IMG_7592-001.JPG Blog - Party Mixology: choose your own adventure Click on the image to download the file for your own party! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578786472117-IBU8TXX9HGQ71VIVOL3W/Party+Mixology_bar+cart-01.png Blog - Party Mixology: choose your own adventure https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578786699054-9FGYV69BWY5YU8HMPF09/Party+Mixology_perfect+pear-01.png Blog - Party Mixology: choose your own adventure https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578787043276-92QJOH5U1DQSDQBAB056/Party+Mixology_mojito-01.png Blog - Party Mixology: choose your own adventure https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2019/1/17/our-perfect-picks-monograms monthly 0.5 2020-01-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1569710023923-0JJS5PNYCOJ3CBJO0XWF/A%2526M%2Bmonogram.jpg Blog - Our Perfect Picks: Monograms https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1569709205768-5MYHHONWJ7LAJXEMEHOC/S%26T+willow.jpg Blog - Our Perfect Picks: Monograms https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1569709510811-UZ3IUCRDM2PV91W4BL92/S%26B+Monogram_final.png Blog - Our Perfect Picks: Monograms https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1569709095019-GUY7PEV78JZTKC9JVV91/BenAmanda%2BMonogram-01.jpg Blog - Our Perfect Picks: Monograms https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578788072731-EGRP1NRT1KRFTK18366C/Our+Perfect+Picks_DIY-01.png Blog - Our Perfect Picks: Monograms https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1584031040491-3PRYWUEKJSYNB0OQCOGI/Pinterest-01.png Blog - Our Perfect Picks: Monograms https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1590001882737-YWLF5FY69W10ONVF6Y0W/Hashtags-01.png Blog - Our Perfect Picks: Monograms https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1590001937917-4B0S65RXY12EZMRKXH33/Our+Perfect+Picks_three+trends-01.png Blog - Our Perfect Picks: Monograms https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2019/3/27/travel-tips monthly 0.5 2020-01-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1569542339108-DBJO2AQZYJF6I9C618J5/Paris.jpg Blog - Travel Tips: enjoy & explore - Learn a few phrases This might be one of the first things we try to figure out when planning a trip or early after arriving. Knowing how to say just a few things like “hello” and “thank you” goes a long way with people, even if it’s not perfect! And depending on how long you are staying, you might start to discover other frequently used phrases - don’t be afraid to ask how to pronounce or say something! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1569543487941-WBBUIWWIKBT9GV1AUWAD/IMG_4824.jpg Blog - Travel Tips: enjoy & explore - Find a favorite park or beach Vacations can be filled with a lot of running around, but it’s also nice to make sure to find time to just sit somewhere lovely and read a book or have a snack. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1569543621740-ONJYSD1HC5V63R2G14G9/IMG_4752.jpg Blog - Travel Tips: enjoy & explore - Explore a little history Depending on your style this might mean reading up ahead of the trip or booking a tour. For us this was an excuse to take day trips out of the city and learn about Amiens and Canterbury - not that Paris and London aren’t full of history! But sometimes going to a smaller town or city can give you something specific to learn about. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578784727922-XBN3117ULVYZ0DL2DVKR/Travel+tips_planning+and+prep-01.png Blog - Travel Tips: enjoy & explore https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578786131744-JM9W84W0NTYLHIY8OFY1/Travel+tips_packing-01.png Blog - Travel Tips: enjoy & explore https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1569543326201-H04JNJAHUDUDGQVILOC2/IMG_4766.jpg Blog - Travel Tips: enjoy & explore - Get away from the crowds One of our favorite Paris recommendations we got from a local who told us to go on a scavenger hunt for all of les passage couverts. It’s certainly worth making sure you hit all the big sites, but make sure to explore some unexpected places too - wander down random streets and see the city in a totally different way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1569543579044-HDY3P3C2P0LRA0VTQ859/IMG_4956.jpg Blog - Travel Tips: enjoy & explore - Try something local Food often tells you so much about a place, which is why we really enjoy cooking classes. Usually taught by locals, you get to hear the history behind the food and often gain a better understanding of the culture. In London we went to a Sunday roast and are so glad our friends told us about this tradition! https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2019/8/26/color-inspiration-no-5 monthly 0.5 2020-01-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1566874820474-MMP4HE01ARTNE6K8NAMB/blue+bold+1-01.png Blog - Color Inspiration No. 5 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1566875425824-15LMIXT2QQER8WBN3PZF/blue-bold5-01.png Blog - Color Inspiration No. 5 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1566875126906-LJNTTK3M8RXSL5U01LAX/blue+bold+3-01.png Blog - Color Inspiration No. 5 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1566874991203-8J4SUOQX38Q8JNQAFIYP/blue+bold+2-01.png Blog - Color Inspiration No. 5 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1566876292510-K1EODN95KPJNPQL7OO7N/blue-pink3-01.png Blog - Color Inspiration No. 5 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1566876069160-MG1D211MQPEFTGA6EEVI/blue-pink1-01.png Blog - Color Inspiration No. 5 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1566876173268-Q42WFTHWSB4U8WXO0586/blue-pink2-01.png Blog - Color Inspiration No. 5 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1566876452139-Y8D3JOSA54WG2S948XLP/blue-pink4-01.png Blog - Color Inspiration No. 5 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578784994337-7M7EPDUX88APGD7IWGIG/Color+inspiration+icon1-01.png Blog - Color Inspiration No. 5 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578784990979-RKV8B7KBPVDPYB7Y151R/Color+inspiration+icon2-01.png Blog - Color Inspiration No. 5 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578784988525-VQADRG8P4PRVXDE3JWDK/Color+inspiration+icon3-01.png Blog - Color Inspiration No. 5 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578784985675-Q04ZNC3H55DN7UZ0G8DD/Color+inspiration+icon4-01.png Blog - Color Inspiration No. 5 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1566876878282-GFNGJLPHC00WQ7LLUSEB/Screen+Shot+2019-08-26+at+8.28.32+PM.png Blog - Color Inspiration No. 5 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1566877963479-MFN1088OSQI2KTR4WSZL/blue_white4-01.png Blog - Color Inspiration No. 5 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1566877180016-5FK8SR0MH2AN8G9EATVA/blue-white3-01.png Blog - Color Inspiration No. 5 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1566876856008-51FSQHKLKOX2E9N1BTTF/blue-white1-01.png Blog - Color Inspiration No. 5 https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2019/8/21/travel-tips-packing-amp-planning monthly 0.5 2020-01-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1566874218864-FTCAO6XH6XTVIQNNFPQT/IMG_4616.jpg Blog - Travel Tips: planning & prep https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578786057858-L0XYB1EOQ2R6DG5JQ105/Travel+tips_packing-01.png Blog - Travel Tips: planning & prep https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578786052750-KV0BLWEXRK8WICV8JI5I/Travel+tips_enjoy+and+explore-01.png Blog - Travel Tips: planning & prep https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2019/7/31/10-year-wedding-update-part-ii monthly 0.5 2019-08-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1565829386081-NZ5CD4RG500ZI8T9K5QJ/BenandAmanda_400.jpg Blog - 10 year wedding update: Part II - My only regret… First of all, looking at this photo, somehow we hadn’t figured out that we need to be on the other side of each other because, bangs. Moving on. There are a few small things I would probably do differently. I loved my dress! But maybe I would choose a different style now. Loved the flowers! But maybe would go for a wildflower aesthetic. But actually, one thing I really like that become more popular since we got married is the variety in bridesmaid dresses. It just never crossed my mind because it was so standard for everyone to wear the same thing. And even when the trend started, the goal was still to have the colors match. Now I would totally embrace a spectrum of color or maybe even a pattern! But definitely let them pick dresses they liked (or maybe even already owned). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1565829102788-836XC6RX0A5XBI18PWNE/BenandAmanda_1163.jpg Blog - 10 year wedding update: Part II - DIY the things you enjoy Real talk: Ben was in another state while we were engaged and my job had pretty regular hours and not a lot of stress, so I had a lot of time on my hands. I designed and made all the paper products for our wedding: tri-fold invites (very popular at the time), programs, menus, candy boxes, table numbers… and I still love how they turned out. I also enjoy paper crafts in general, so this was very fitting for me. If there’s something you like to make/do/perform/whatever, add things where it makes sense for you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1565830094065-T0MQO4QWRVGLSPTVZKRX/BenandAmanda_315-2.jpg Blog - 10 year wedding update: Part II - Just a bit of drama There were some things we knew we wanted right away and decided we just weren’t going to compromise on. For Ben, a good DJ was at the top of the list. I wanted a long train and a long veil (and a really nice friend who helped get us this shot). Can you believe the emoji didn’t exist back when this photo was taken? It’s basically how I feel about it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1565830702259-RSNOYAH0X52KWZP3EFFP/BenandAmanda_1312.jpg Blog - 10 year wedding update: Part II - Do a little dance I’m really glad we took dance lessons. I might also be glad that there isn’t any video footage of our first dance so that it can live on perfectly in my mind, but I’m pretty sure (and Isabelle promised me…) that it went well. We didn’t want to do a cheesy or over the top dance, we just wanted to be able to do a simple ballroom dance so we could enjoy it and not feel nervous swaying back and forth for 4 minutes (which is totally ok to do, but, see above, we like just a touch of drama). Bonus: we also learned how to properly dip, which made for lots of great photos. https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2019/7/31/10-year-wedding-update-part-i monthly 0.5 2019-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1564592984422-ZW8ZFI09ZGXDBVB30MHJ/Screen%2BShot%2B2019-07-31%2Bat%2B10.08.57%2BAM.jpg Blog - 10 year wedding update: Part I - Linens We didn’t go too crazy with the linens (and I’m not sure there were as many options at the time), but now I think there are so many cool designs I definitely would do more with this if I was planning now! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1564622718278-H3HAIOSQKVARUC89N00P/paloma%27s+nest-01.png Blog - 10 year wedding update: Part I - Ring dishes We didn’t have any flower girls, but we did have two ring bearers (who I had babysat since they were tiny and now they are practically grown men *cries*) and I had come across these beautiful ring dishes. One of my favorite ‘hidden’ details was that I had my parents’ names and wedding date stamped in one (which would have my ring) and his parents’ names and wedding date in the other (with his ring). After the wedding we gave these to our parents as a gift and I loved that we were able to incorporate them in this way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1564622909705-EMKMZ93K8G4JZF8W7SNK/BenandAmanda_949-2.jpg Blog - 10 year wedding update: Part I - Photography We found Piper through a friend and had such a great time working with her. She doesn’t do weddings anymore, but has transitioned to doing family/lifestyle (and pet!) sessions and her images are beautiful. Her prices have always been reasonable and the quality is amazing. Photos are one of the main keepsakes you have from your wedding and I’m so happy when I look back at ours. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1564592481083-C386Q61VEJGQJCGYQAL4/image-asset.jpeg Blog - 10 year wedding update: Part I - Beauty routine It’s a bit of a long story, but Kyle did my hair when he was at a different salon. I followed another hair artist to Noah Salon and after a few years Kyle joined their team! I’m so glad looking at our photos that I look like me. Sometimes I think I could have gone more dramatic or fancy, but in the end, this hair held all.day.long. and actually feels exactly right, even a decade later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1564622351546-IAUZD9CF7Q31PJ7S2RNX/Bamboo+beats-01.png Blog - 10 year wedding update: Part I - The music Hands down this was the most important thing for Ben. As we walked around the wedding expo we kept seeing guys in suits that didn’t fit, offering to play some music for you. We really wanted someone who was an actual DJ and when we saw the turntables… it was almost a done deal. It was also great that his wife worked with him as well and would help run the reception! It’s cool to see that the team has grown and I’m sure everything has gotten even fancier, but it was amazing when they did our wedding. We had the best dance party! https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2019/7/18/our-perfect-picks-wedding-trends-we-love-right-now monthly 0.5 2020-01-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1563423292704-KBV26OWXPMUV9LFZI9DO/Screen+Shot+2019-07-17+at+9.02.18+PM.png Blog - Our Perfect Picks: wedding trends - An actual cheese cake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1563425514637-YTEZRN9I8NOAVH7FOD17/Screen+Shot+2019-07-17+at+9.51.37+PM.png Blog - Our Perfect Picks: wedding trends - Floral everything https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1563425690334-GTETKQ9IZD2IA8HY7PFL/Screen+Shot+2019-07-17+at+9.54.11+PM.png Blog - Our Perfect Picks: wedding trends - Menus that are anything but square https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1563423633786-5NBP607VHF2XXUFF7W4V/Screen+Shot+2019-07-17+at+9.20.18+PM.png Blog - Our Perfect Picks: wedding trends - Cocktail seating assignments https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1563423848395-ACENZLSP6GXP2QTTMHE3/Screen+Shot+2019-07-17+at+9.23.48+PM.png Blog - Our Perfect Picks: wedding trends - Hand painted cakes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1563425196088-WH95ANI1IWMM5QTNOPGK/Screen+Shot+2019-07-17+at+9.46.15+PM.png Blog - Our Perfect Picks: wedding trends - Velvet and wax seals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1579037497022-8F1UPWGM4518P2GWJ2EL/Our+Perfect+Picks_DIY-01.png Blog - Our Perfect Picks: wedding trends https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1579037510035-6GKMSI30O89SK5CM3C7E/Cake-01.png Blog - Our Perfect Picks: wedding trends https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1579037515837-4AXO190ACPWJP80VCLFE/Color+inspiration+icon3-01.png Blog - Our Perfect Picks: wedding trends https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1579037576008-AVBMOQE1AORVV908KF20/Our+Perfect+Picks_wedding+advice-01.png Blog - Our Perfect Picks: wedding trends https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2019/6/5/local-shops-that-spark-joy monthly 0.5 2020-01-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1560393438987-SK3CYRR5RIUBSXUJFHTS/simply%2Bdesserts.jpg Blog - Local shops that spark joy - Unforgettable cake Amanda actually has very distinct memories of finding leftover cake in a breakroom at work in college and then using her best detective skills #notaspy to hunt down the source of that cake. We had internet, but it wasn’t like it is now, this took real work. It was worth it because man they make good cakes. Simply Desserts in Fremont should be your new go to place for cake. Or for a cake photoshoot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1562260517391-ZSFRU9I98MNSS1N2ATPX/Frock+shop-01.png Blog - Local shops that spark joy - Best dress(ed) We first discovered the Frock Shop years ago when it had a small shop in Phinney. Over the years we have collected several of our favorite dresses (also skirts and tops) from there. Recently they closed that location, but have maintained an online store and we were so happy to find out that Show Pony Boutique carries their collection! They are a fun local shop with a great selection of clothing and we’re so glad to have discovered them now too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578790227370-5HLCN670OTIF8FWL38AP/Thankful-01.png Blog - Local shops that spark joy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578790243003-GEUZIAKVXPEFNOLDNO7X/Valentines-01.png Blog - Local shops that spark joy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1560392690226-WJ6JFLUCFKI0XW9PK57V/Gene%2BJuarez.jpg Blog - Local shops that spark joy - The pedicure of your dreams Gene Juarez has been around since the 1970s and is a staple of the Seattle area. We have been there for a variety of treatments of the years (shout-out to the training salon for many of our childhood haircuts!), but recently we splurged on a girls’ day with our mom and did the full spa pedicures at the Downtown location. Oh. My. Goodness. This is definitely the most pampered, perfectly painted, relaxing experience and by far the best price for what you get. These are addictive and we’re already trying to plan another excuse to go… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1560395198725-28WPMO7H069UQSSTGVQ2/noah.jpg Blog - Local shops that spark joy - We found “the one” Hair is a pretty serious matter and there’s nowhere else we trust for a cut or color. Noah, Rebekah and Kyle are so talented and we tell all our friends to go here. The prices are reasonable, the scalp massages are amazing and you’ll definitely want to plan a night out after to show off your new hair! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1560394629487-CPA3REBJNY2U4L7ZAM7F/bitter%2Bhousewife.jpg Blog - Local shops that spark joy - Next level cocktails Considering our love of mixing drinks, we had to start including some of our favorite places to buy cocktail supplies in the Pacific Northwest. Bitters felt a bit mysterious and intimidating, but they were so great at helping us understand and appreciate the role they play, we were sold! Also the Urban Craft Uprising, where we first saw them, is a great place to discover new small businesses. https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2019/6/5/qampa-with-our-parents monthly 0.5 2020-04-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1560310657540-EW2VNW0PVOAMVVE96TS0/scan0001+%282%29.jpg Blog - Anniversary Q&A with our #perfectlypaired parents Our parents getting married in 1981 - look how cute they are! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1560310895167-R2NUPB8MS4JXZHRABINM/mom+and+dad+vacation.jpg Blog - Anniversary Q&A with our #perfectlypaired parents We’re so glad they love traveling and have taught us to enjoy new adventures https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1560310926596-4I0FMHI4EFQQVJB2JKVA/mom+and+dad+gatsby.jpg Blog - Anniversary Q&A with our #perfectlypaired parents We said “Gatsby party” and they said “we’ll be there” https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2019/6/6/party-mixology-make-your-own-mojito-bar monthly 0.5 2020-01-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1559788460608-EMAHEWZ5MP2AZDQ8HNKM/Make%2Byour%2Bown%2Bmojito.jpg Blog - Party Mixology: Make your own Mojito bar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1559787436877-PC1M9QRBMZA3I8312PXH/Mojito+bar+1.jpg Blog - Party Mixology: Make your own Mojito bar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578787132737-NXAMPS0P058QNUIFQKS7/Party+Mixology_perfect+pear-01.png Blog - Party Mixology: Make your own Mojito bar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578787137894-0T3K6HWQCU8NXM6OJICF/Party+Mixology_bar+cart-01.png Blog - Party Mixology: Make your own Mojito bar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578787267596-6FWE7VKASCUSZ7XEMOFL/Choose+your+own+adventure-01.png Blog - Party Mixology: Make your own Mojito bar https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2019/2/7/color-inspiration-no-4 monthly 0.5 2020-01-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1549659220982-JZ4QHNDR1PBJX8KMWMH7/Coral+-+dark4-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No. 4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1549655928397-T6JOQTI1L99OW8INOHGR/Coral+-+dark2-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No. 4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1549658000831-TWH0FZCW29WWN6ZABAE9/Coral+-+dark3-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No. 4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1549655921082-HEYFPG41WMN3OH34WKE0/Coral+-+dark1-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No. 4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1549656366609-Y66YTYTWZCZP4XYWXPK5/Pantone+coral-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No. 4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1549656059885-BQLEM6DG2I9V1MPIYVNR/Coral+-+pale6-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No. 4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1549656067878-3AG9A6PGL1B2FWYNYEC9/Coral+-+pale5-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No. 4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1549656180246-0ONVQF3DL8AWSYJYSJ8L/Coral+-+pale1-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No. 4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1549656080671-8WRAPRF1HSPP0OY04MPK/Coral+-+pale2-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No. 4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578785916149-J3MYLSZ1SGJ4BBRYRO9R/Color+inspiration+icon1-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No. 4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578785916252-N00TUXQI7SSCTFT1OAB1/Color+inspiration+icon2-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No. 4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578785916660-C1E6F19SF91TC04M2D40/Color+inspiration+icon3-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No. 4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578785918591-P9FF9ZXKFNEVUZ13SM56/Color+inspiration+icon5-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No. 4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1549655963605-WOWJPP29CYN4RU5LPYSL/Coral+-+bright1-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No. 4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1549655971356-URL9U5ZV5KNSVL43ET3C/Coral+-+bright2-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No. 4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1549655981575-A9A8957P2BC9LNSSBS18/Coral+-+bright4-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No. 4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1549655976073-PA7XBGDMORQS2R5EHYLD/Coral+-+bright3-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No. 4 https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2018/12/17/our-perfect-picks-afternoon-tea-party monthly 0.5 2021-06-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1557337819221-O1TJKBYFQSB9XIS5E961/IMG_5875.JPG Blog - How to Throw the Ultimate Afternoon Tea Party https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578788266359-EC5295SWTVBWKS1A7V7B/Bridal+Shower-01.png Blog - How to Throw the Ultimate Afternoon Tea Party https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578788562905-I102OU6PYNVLEA1ZDLW8/Cake-01.png Blog - How to Throw the Ultimate Afternoon Tea Party https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578788790450-QPCY39G1DT36YSURUDHC/Cupcakes-01.png Blog - How to Throw the Ultimate Afternoon Tea Party https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1557337989405-3DC0T2HHYDF4ZZASCNR0/IMG_5876.JPG Blog - How to Throw the Ultimate Afternoon Tea Party https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1557337702990-N5DLE9S4CHZ2FO4GWHCS/IMG_5874.JPG Blog - How to Throw the Ultimate Afternoon Tea Party https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2018/6/22/cupcakes monthly 0.5 2020-01-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1533189786781-WP7XLCQINH9TFM4HQDQW/Chloe%27s+raspberry+vanilla+cupcakes8.jpg Blog - Cupcakes! - Frosting covers a multitude of sins. And ugly cupcakes. Despite our best efforts, usually the cupcakes aren't all identical. But that's why someone invented frosting! With just a little bit of practice, you can pipe fluffy frosting like a pro. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578788965525-TD335XKASDBMISUXCL19/Cake-01.png Blog - Cupcakes! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578788990237-68DJ8MQ36HJUP4EDZLDI/Bridal+Shower-01.png Blog - Cupcakes! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578789256309-1RMP34RIIIF1NG031VZT/Pie-01.png Blog - Cupcakes! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578789440918-K9LNBQMCP0A4586MVH9Q/Tea+party-01.png Blog - Cupcakes! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1533190083586-CT66PRGHI3CCE2V1TGY8/Erin%27s+mint+chocolate+flower+cupcakes3.jpg Blog - Cupcakes! - Use portion scoops! We have a few on hand and this is the easiest way to ensure uniform cupcakes. But, even if they aren't perfect... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1548736139523-4ZRZ4H6LFP6VO2YV0DUS/pear+cupcakes.png Blog - Cupcakes! - Sometimes you need a topper Not all cupcakes should have one and often sprinkles are the perfect finishing touch, but sometimes you have an idea that puts it over the top and you just can’t resist (like making tiny pears out of marzipan or tiny paper boats). We also like adding tiny food that hints at the flavor: mini peanut butter cups or tiny white chocolate macadamia nut cookies. Although we hate to admit it, the topper is often the most fun part to think about and create! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1533189318742-LXH28ZPTQYZIWLEH7J2M/Erica%27s+baby+shower+cupcakes.jpeg Blog - Cupcakes! - Don't underestimate the power of the cupcake liner. A simple vanilla or chocolate cupcake with no frills frosting can be transformed with the perfect liner that matches your party theme. When in doubt though, kraft liners are versatile and let the frosting and/or topper shine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1529702032576-KSAIQ4EKLH1EN0CUVAT1/kevin.gif Blog - Cupcakes! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1533189698122-6U089ZP6830GTDAJXKU1/Pumpkin+creamcheese+cupcakes3.jpg Blog - Cupcakes! - Do a test cupcake. Or two. Different cupcake batters will rise differently. If it's a new recipes, we will often test out filling the liners to two different levels to see which one ends up with the right shape. Depending on the results, we might also try different oven temperatures (if the cupcakes fall when cooling, dropping the temperature can help) and of course the amount of time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1533189591268-DI7194SIC38JBARLTD5N/Erica%27s+bridal+shower+cupcakes2.jpg Blog - Cupcakes! - Sift your dry ingredients. This isn't something we grew up doing, but man does it make a difference. The easiest way is to have a colander that sits easily inside another bowl so you can fill it with all the dry ingredients and sift together at once. You'll be surprised how many small lumps will need to be broken up at the end that might otherwise not get fully incorporated. As a bonus, they're basically already mixed together! At this point we just add them as directed (bonus tip: don't over-mix!). https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2018/9/14/party-mixology-whats-on-our-bar-cart monthly 0.5 2020-01-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1554682108684-3HFDGLRJKWQG1Q86DYKJ/IMG_9823.JPG Blog - Party Mixology: what's on our bar cart? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578787678438-N4G9W3YWO7SLMZ9PVBH3/Party+Mixology_mojito-01.png Blog - Party Mixology: what's on our bar cart? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578787683782-1N8ASY12F7NSM8W97CAX/Choose+your+own+adventure-01.png Blog - Party Mixology: what's on our bar cart? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578787678103-DVQSQLKY5OA3SEEUPN90/Party+Mixology_perfect+pear-01.png Blog - Party Mixology: what's on our bar cart? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1554682322095-TE48FCBF479M6LL0K2KL/IMG_9877.JPG Blog - Party Mixology: what's on our bar cart? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1554682025581-HI6OBJQI5TEQKKPUHS5I/IMG_9807.JPG Blog - Party Mixology: what's on our bar cart? https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2018/7/7/travel-destinations-honeymoon-inspiration-or-just-because monthly 0.5 2020-01-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1553787694095-SFKAR4AH1OIVPPOKYBC6/Greece-01.png Blog - Travel Tips: vacation inspiration - History, beaches, views... Greece is stunning https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1553787967029-4ISJLB55AN96JR8UGALN/Petra-01.png Blog - Travel Tips: vacation inspiration - Jordan is an exploration wonderland https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1553788292379-ENS4E5MAC0WSRNXXBG1I/France.JPG Blog - Travel Tips: vacation inspiration - France is a favorite of ours (plus, Paris) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1553787981164-4NJVQ4VJ0ARMW6V6TBIG/Japan-01.png Blog - Travel Tips: vacation inspiration - For beauty and amazing food: Japan! https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2019/3/14/its-pie-day monthly 0.5 2020-01-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1552530804616-LUPFGHCGTNIG4ESOQNLQ/sheetpan+pie-01.png Blog - It's Pie Day! - Pie for a crowd Don’t let the name fool you, a slab pie is a genius concept. Sometimes also called a try pie, you make two crusts, roll them out to the size of your baking sheet with a thin layer of filing between. Cut the baked pie into squares and you are ready to feed the whole party. We like the Smitten Kitchen recipe, which includes the addition of a frosting drizzle turning it into the world’s biggest toaster pastry. This pie is also great for a mix of more and less crust options for your guests! Or yourself… we’re not judging. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1552530115544-U8XT4LETQ6668B4XRX7T/IMG_2731.jpeg Blog - It's Pie Day! - If you don’t love crust… Not convinced that pie crust can be good or maybe you don’t have time? That’s okay! One of our favorite pies actually doesn’t have a crust at all. Every Autumn since we were little we would gather apples from the tree in our backyard and make a classic “Apple Betty” from the Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook (doesn’t every mom have this one?!). The cinnamon and sugar crunchy topping will always be a hit for us. Alternatively, maybe try a graham cracker crust. They can be a little finicky, just make sure to really press it in, a smooth sided measuring cup often does the trick. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1552530150299-L59CKQSE4QVV76LY2JPW/IMG_1507%281%29.JPG Blog - It's Pie Day! - Crust appeal We have heard all sorts of techniques for getting the top crust nice and golden. An egg-wash can certainly accomplish the task, but if you don’t feel like making a scramble or tossing the rest when you’re done, try water or milk. We have gotten mixed results but some people swear by these methods. To really finish it off, add large grained sugar, such as sanding or turbinado. If you are feeling creative, have a little fun with the design of the top crust. If you want to showcase the filling of the pie you can try a basic lattice or use a cookie cutter to cut out shapes. All the little cutouts can be put back on the pie or, our mom’s favorite method, dusted with sugar and baked for little pie crust cookies :) Cookie cutters or a pairing knife can also be used to turn crust scraps into decorations. If you are looking for some inspiration, we love checking out the designs by lokokitchen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1552530066486-HYN8KITOU0C7UMMZSUSV/Strawberry+rhubarb+pie-01.png Blog - It's Pie Day! - The perfect pie crust It turns out that making a good pastry crust is easy! The trick to making it flaky is to keep things cold and not over mix. There are plenty of recipes out there, the one we use is simple flour, salt, chilled butter. and ice water. You can make it a couple of days ahead (it should be well chilled before you roll it out, a few hours at least) and then it’s just roll, fill, and bake. Let us know if we should do a post with our favorite crust and filling recipes! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1552533267178-VEIJ9KQZQR2DSGR1YPDY/hand+pies-01.png.jpg Blog - It's Pie Day! - Portable pies For the crust lovers out there we present to you: hand pies! They are adorable, portable, and something about them just feels special. (I: full disclaimer this is the most time intensive option, but totally worth it for the right occasion) Roll out the dough, cut into your desired shape, fill, and seal with egg-wash. Tip: pick a stable filling and don’t overfill (they will still taste great, it will just be a much messier process). We used a crimped cutter to make wavy edges and a cookie cutter for the vent hole because why not?! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578789582218-5MUFBLKUFQEK8OZNCDBU/Cupcakes-01.png Blog - It's Pie Day! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578789605696-I3N0XAUDZBNFAB6DJR4C/Bridal+Shower-01.png Blog - It's Pie Day! https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2018/6/21/our-perfect-picks-sense-and-sentimentality monthly 0.5 2020-04-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1549427578382-IHV6NGIZT3GO89OOS6JF/S%26S+header-01.png Blog - Our Perfect Picks: sense and sentimental https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1587620783880-50D3O6VWXEE4SP3AL45I/Our+Perfect+Picks_trad-v-innov-01.png Blog - Our Perfect Picks: sense and sentimental https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1587620840859-LSQJGXOYDLQIWC1BM90V/Wedding+emergency+kit-01.png Blog - Our Perfect Picks: sense and sentimental https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1587620894066-6PKVLZ4SCS2JO3DFKYAM/Hashtags-01.png Blog - Our Perfect Picks: sense and sentimental https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1587620955678-B6567WTNCKII20CVYMWH/Pinterest-01.png Blog - Our Perfect Picks: sense and sentimental https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2019/2/14/valentines-day monthly 0.5 2020-01-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1549433553810-BX60IVG1G02S0ZV0VBHW/Sugar-01.png Blog - Sweet local shops we love - So good it hurts Hopefully this is the only sweet treat on the list that puts you in pain, but we still love them! It’s in a great location, beautiful, clean and the staff are always friendly. Booking (and changing an appointment) is really easy on their site and periodically they run specials. We are totally converted to sugaring and if you haven’t tried it already, this is the place to go. They also have facials and (Amanda’s favorite) lash lifts - lots of great services to get ready for any event. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578789975143-RCFO0DQ968GF5TAVHVCG/Cake-01.png Blog - Sweet local shops we love https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578790059147-QYRVLMGEHNPILK1BRAEU/4th+of+July-01.png Blog - Sweet local shops we love https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578790078753-G023WU9MDW1DB4VOSCYA/Thankful-01.png Blog - Sweet local shops we love https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1549247358187-EVVKGOP8STHH7VRFH53I/TheConfectionery_SwirlLogo_400x400.jpg Blog - Sweet local shops we love - Sugar rush There is something about wandering into an adorable candy shop that makes you want to run around grabbing all the candy you want because you’re an adult and there are no parents around to say you can’t. No? Just us? Ok then. Well even if you don’t need to live out your childhood dreams, this is the perfect place to stop if you need a little extra special sugary treat for someone (or yourself). They can also help you wrap up themed packages of candy for a shower prize or wedding favors. And if you get a little extra for the road we won’t tell anyone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1549419182633-T7LTUG6Z7Z7D2IH15CSC/Sweet+Lo%27s-01.png Blog - Sweet local shops we love - Sweet treat We first discovered this ice cream a few years ago at an event at Coyle’s Bakeshop - we turned to each other after taking a bite and made a face of “wow that is really good ice cream!” Confession: neither of us are ice cream connoisseurs (there are plenty of other things we feel very strongly about, like croissants, speaking of which, Coyle’s does have amazing croissants). We like it, but it’s an occasional treat for us and not something we ever thought we’d be stalking on social media waiting for it to come out in stores… But alas this stuff is GOOD and is the next best thing to actually making your own ice cream with really good ingredients while also having the genius to come up with amazing flavor combinations. For your next girls’ night or bachelorette party, do us all a favor and bring this. Update: Sweet Lo’s is no longer in Seattle :( but we wish her all the best on her Oregon adventures! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1549247291253-BH1T61JCUERMNS1TFKW0/Trophy+Cupcakes Blog - Sweet local shops we love - Be mine This one is a no-brainer for us: we like to think of ourselves as OG, loyal fans who are firmly #teamtrophy when it comes to local options. Besides the regular amazing flavors, we also love the seasonal variety. And just as important as the taste, the decorations are ON POINT, perfectly executed to embody creativity and whimsy. We love to make our own cupcakes and enjoy many of the recipes from the (SIGNED COPY, yup) cookbook, but we still like to #treatourselves at a Trophy shop. And if you’re planning a wedding (or shower) and want to go the cupcake route, this would be our #1 pick. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1549432461747-UJINGLCFJKOGN85BFWPP/GLDN-01.png Blog - Sweet local shops we love - The forever candy We’re not sure if this is a real thing, but we’re making it one because everything about this company is sweet, lovely, beautiful, thoughtful… and they care about supporting important causes. We have a set of the friendship (or sister!) necklaces, which are beautifully handcrafted. Everything about the packaging and the jewelry feels special and purposeful. A set of those or any of their other jewelry would make the perfect gift for a friend, family member or bridesmaid. https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2018/6/21/our-advice-for-throwing-a-perfectly-paired-wedding-shower monthly 0.5 2020-01-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578789673334-Q7M1PEKYCQ17DI1SCDKU/Cake-01.png Blog - How to throw a perfect(ly paired) bridal shower https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578789696727-IYZW59N07ROZIDGVME7O/Tea+party-01.png Blog - How to throw a perfect(ly paired) bridal shower https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578789771014-20V2I4BRNXNAPXFFESZY/Choose+your+own+adventure-01.png Blog - How to throw a perfect(ly paired) bridal shower https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578789740830-4RSB4U7RJX2WPODLHC9H/Cupcakes-01.png Blog - How to throw a perfect(ly paired) bridal shower https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1548739193056-C5CDVNIR9C1FZJM7B71S/Branch-01.png Blog - How to throw a perfect(ly paired) bridal shower https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2018/8/1/color-inspiration-3 monthly 0.5 2020-01-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1533182145408-R832GIBGTRNSG4N1A8VZ/PG-soft4-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No.3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1533182117579-GOJ8LL7252SKE9NSPYRY/PG-soft2-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No.3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1533182130110-TCTEPETPR9XB2V2CDHR8/PG-soft3-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No.3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1533182105632-02AEDVUKLKRAHBKXWZAZ/PG-soft1-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No.3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1533186651951-ZX85ZH61WFP8KZK2LFHE/PG-palm3-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No.3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1533186636737-LMZIQCB122VVZMOEPIC3/PG-palm2-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No.3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1533186621800-D45OX71E687STXJLPGV0/PG-palm1-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No.3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1533186665517-XOB6UDQEMR4Q1YMIQLI5/PG-palm4-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No.3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578785760608-F032R17T6CYYK88JFZ6H/Color+inspiration+icon1-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No.3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578785760706-HQY3ZDZNWSOWOHLEDMDA/Color+inspiration+icon2-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No.3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578785763665-DQIJQM9F2P2JNKLKYFH1/Color+inspiration+icon4-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No.3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578785763754-7C1GD1YBKW6AZ8TUGOKZ/Color+inspiration+icon5-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No.3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1533182025260-4XEYOH9UG23JIJLA4V82/PG-bold2-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No.3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1533182047075-RC7NOBKFWGHZM4R5YJ84/PG-bold4-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No.3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1533182012680-9DC45BCKG3XZDUV07TRD/PG-bold1-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No.3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1533182034354-XJPT7SOB92K4RYR2HZUP/PG-bold3-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No.3 https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2018/7/8/party-mixology-the-perfect-pear monthly 0.5 2020-01-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1546401496693-DN1EFT9ZHSQEY8ID2FCH/IMG_0487.JPG Blog - Party Mixology: The Perfect Pear https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578787384789-F246S8DFWMMNQM7EZ4SG/Choose+your+own+adventure-01.png Blog - Party Mixology: The Perfect Pear https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578787394952-V6L4VTJT7BTBJN3APEZF/Party+Mixology_mojito-01.png Blog - Party Mixology: The Perfect Pear https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578787405915-B80LX84QSTHS1YB52Q25/Party+Mixology_bar+cart-01.png Blog - Party Mixology: The Perfect Pear https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1546400836408-77PO24H611N1EU38CZJU/Blog1a-01.png Blog - Party Mixology: The Perfect Pear - The perfect pear cocktail 1/2 oz pear simple syrup reduction 1/2 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 oz gin Champagne or sparkling wine In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add pear simple syrup reduction, lemon juice and gin, shake 30 seconds. Strain into a flute or coupe, top with Champagne and garnish with a slice of pear. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1546400239570-MLALRV5A2GVFR9JHWKWS/IMG_0430.JPG Blog - Party Mixology: The Perfect Pear - Pear simple syrup reduction 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup sugar 1 pear, sliced Combine ingredients in a saucepan and simmer until pears are translucent. Other similar cocktails use pear juice or a lighter simple syrup, we decided to use fresh pear, but also cook it down a bit more to extract the most flavor. Once it’s done, strain and let cool completely. Bonus: you basically end up with candied pear! Probably would be good on ice cream, but we wouldn’t know… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1546400940350-S570GIJB4O9XIEOF8WMW/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Party Mixology: The Perfect Pear https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2018/9/14/holiday-special-edition-crafty-bake-with-us monthly 0.5 2018-12-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1545156198899-4TEF5DBB4EWVBHX1YX6C/IMG_2887.jpg Blog - Holiday special edition: Christmas baking! - Something new Every year we like to try out a recipe we haven’t made before and this year, we were captivated by this blog post: a cookie version of peppermint bark (aka “Christmas Crack” - we also have a non-seasonal version of “Crack” that maybe we’ll share in the future). Chewy chocolate cookies, peppermint, white chocolate and crushed candy canes… it satisfies a lot of cravings and was a nice new addition to our holiday spread. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1545156223721-YNJ36MP0HRK2RSQVYBVG/IMG_2797.JPG Blog - Holiday special edition: Christmas baking! - Something blue Try to stay with us for this one since we really like the theme we have going here: The Cranberries have a song “Electric Blue” and we have a recipe for orange cranberry bread that’s delicious that we make every year for Christmas. Ok, we know it was a stretch, but that’s how this rhyme goes and we really love this bread! Also, cranberries are kind of the blueberry of winter. Too far? Ok we’ll stop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1545282876423-9RCVB4IRYI066XG1MBMA/IMG_2894.JPG Blog - Holiday special edition: Christmas baking! - Something borrowed Tiny gingerbread houses that sit on your mug! Also sometimes referred to as ‘mug huggers’. This is an idea we borrowed from Anthropologie (and since discovered tons of other people had the same idea, so yay for the community of people who also fell in love with them) and we enjoy that it has both baking and an element of crafting. Long story short: we made these 3 years ago based on a template from a blog, which involved hand cutting out every. single. piece. Not only was it labor intensive, we realized later we had made them a little bit too big… So this year we vowed to try again and also called in a little help with a set of cookie cutters. This is certainly the cookie we’re the most proud of and excited to give away as gifts. We can barely handle the cuteness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1545156181401-BO5R9IDQ4WPOKTFEI0UJ/IMG_2865.jpg Blog - Holiday special edition: Christmas baking! - Something old Ok well not old cookies, that would be gross, but an old family recipe that we make every year are Spritz cookies (read: from the Better Homes & Gardens Cookbook, although to be fair, it’s a family tradition to use these recipes and it’s an American classic). They are a butter cookie with a subtle almond flavor and go perfectly with a cup of tea. The best part is that you get to use a cookie gun, which is both efficient and dare we say cool? https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2018/7/7/our-perfect-picks-isabelles-favorite-things monthly 0.5 2018-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1544078087459-9NYP4QAINJXV5A8AGCGO/IMG_2640.jpeg Blog - Our Perfect Picks: Isabelle's favorite things https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1534563454574-G3SQ9X82HXXMP7TPYVRJ/giphy.gif Blog - Our Perfect Picks: Isabelle's favorite things https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1544076142615-7ADNBQB7LLEU2YO6BC3E/IMG_0329.JPG Blog - Our Perfect Picks: Isabelle's favorite things https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2018/11/18/thankful-for-local-shops-we-love monthly 0.5 2020-01-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578790347888-SD1KI6RZMB3O3P4JI6JR/Valentines-01.png Blog - Thankful for local shops we love https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578790357911-AISIEYGER3PM5EP6WS12/4th+of+July-01.png Blog - Thankful for local shops we love https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1542770889370-U9YWG1TZFEN33FZ8Z6ZJ/Rhinestone+Rosie-01.png Blog - Thankful for local shops we love - Add a little *sparkle* Rhinestone Rosie This place is full of vintage jewelry, a truly unique shop where you can buy beautiful pieces and the only place that will work on vintage costume jewelry. (note from Amanda: I brought a family heirloom here to have a bracelet made a little smaller - she did an amazing job and turned the extra pieces into matching earrings!) It’s a great place to find that unique piece for a special occasion, wedding or costume. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1542770878917-UGRZWNT3KUE1ZS9YTGJK/Labels-01.png Blog - Thankful for local shops we love - Get yourself party ready Labels Consignment Clothing This consignment shop has been around since we were little, but now it’s in a bigger, brighter location and we can’t help stopping in every time we walk by. A mix of trendy and classic styles with great prices, we have found some of our favorite pieces here. We particularly love the great selection of dresses, so consider stopping in to look before getting ready for your next party. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1542771960036-AEPMF5AWHOFM83I5XP28/Recreative-01.png Blog - Thankful for local shops we love - Your DIY dream store Seattle ReCreative Not only does this definitely fulfill our promise of saving you money, you’ll wonder why this hasn’t always existed: it’s the Value Village/Goodwill (mini-shout out because we love them too) of craft supplies. Seriously. There is such an amazing selection of all the craft things you could ever want at great prices and you’re saving things from the landfill - as Michael Scott would say, that’s a win-win-win. They also have tons of ways to get involved, learn or hang out with fellow crafters. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1542770928711-I47HPGXFRURZ9XHRE3CX/Chocolati-01.png Blog - Thankful for local shops we love - When you realize you need to pick up a hostess gift Chocolati Fair warning: the hot chocolate here is going to blow your mind, but we decided to add it to the list because it’s also the perfect local spot to grab a small gift. Of course this city is full of great chocolate shops, but we have to rep our home-neighborhood of Greenwood! Plus again, a gift for your friend, a hot chocolate stop for you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1542772112521-K96NZRUFE02BIE8ERGDB/Home+Cake+Decorating-01.png Blog - Thankful for local shops we love - Baker’s paradise Home Cake Decorating Supply Co. This place has such a fun story, it’s an ‘About Us’ section worth clicking on. There aren’t many places like this left, but if you have a baking project in mind this is the type of shop you visit first. Always helpful, tons of ideas - so much fun stuff to dig through and then come up with a project! The prices are also great and the friendly service is even better. We will definitely be back here soon for all our holiday baking projects. https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2018/6/21/the-best-wedding-advice-i-ever-got monthly 0.5 2020-05-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1536378327879-0V20J6HK9JDU6F2SNK4B/small+leaf-01.png Blog - The best wedding planning advice I ever got https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1590001430071-EO1IQVXV5V80FI3OF8E4/Hashtags-01.png Blog - The best wedding planning advice I ever got https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1590001434559-M2LIYZ191BRZXGIEGQ18/Pinterest-01.png Blog - The best wedding planning advice I ever got https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1590001459953-87QGGA06M81FQ9RIHO86/Wedding+emergency+kit-01.png Blog - The best wedding planning advice I ever got https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1590001488057-BRFJ0NXNTIDLQLEGZFDU/Our+Perfect+Picks_monograms-01.png Blog - The best wedding planning advice I ever got https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2018/9/7/our-perfect-picks-hashtags monthly 0.5 2020-01-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578790510668-96MX1IACFE7UVIKUMF5I/Our+Perfect+Picks_DIY-01.png Blog - #hashtags https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578790513491-EYJZFYDIZDVA91WCCB77/Our+Perfect+Picks_monograms-01.png Blog - #hashtags https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578790521491-7YUIFKO1AL0R49THYHFH/Our+Perfect+Picks_Wedding+trends-01.png Blog - #hashtags https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578790572297-CPZ71WSJMG88FWVV0N25/Our+Perfect+Picks_sense%26senti-01.png Blog - #hashtags https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1539652578821-BNLZ5RLIZL8MJ9VPW9RS/Hashtag1-01.png Blog - #hashtags - #lastnamelove You can also keep it simple by using your first and/or last name with a simple rhyme or your wedding date. As a bonus this site will help check whether anyone else is already using your idea. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1539652567182-QTODXZ828SXAFX3ICH8J/Hashtag3-01.png Blog - #hashtags - #couplename Use a combiner to mash your names together and become the next Bennifer, Kimye or Speidi. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1539652590513-VFBXSCWJWCECD9LBHGOE/Hashtag4-01.png Blog - #hashtags - #insidejoke Feel free to do something totally different and use a favorite movie quote, nickname or silly phrase that means something to you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1539652189391-N2TDPHW4IK7X3IMIXPCW/Hashtag2-01.png Blog - #hashtags - #punny Who doesn't love a good pun? If this idea is calling your name, hash it out and pick one as a symbol of your love. https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2018/7/7/our-perfect-picks-amandas-favorite-things monthly 0.5 2018-10-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1536975991107-LFFMPH0JMND1XI3M3KOM/IMG_9668_A.JPG Blog - Our Perfect Picks: Amanda's favorite things I think we established our love of cake. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1536976021109-8OZF1VTK0K6KG4SYAFBZ/IMG_9688_A.JPG Blog - Our Perfect Picks: Amanda's favorite things https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2018/8/1/color-inspiration-2 monthly 0.5 2020-01-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1533136764056-SQL3J77Q54TU58J2LCJ7/Soft+color2-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No. 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1533136832039-JZRBJP9WEOLR0IU68G5W/Soft+color3-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No. 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1533136846188-D5P639MLZOMH3YSZXEIY/Soft+color4-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No. 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1533136604249-IIDO3A85WSP7R1LB1D19/Soft+color1-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No. 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1533136211783-ZO30SNUH19Y4L2C43ZKI/Two+color1-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No. 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1533136220188-3GN6NU86STDKHGU9IOOT/Two+color3-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No. 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1533136214781-1PEC7EXG3DSOP2QAURTP/Two+color2-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No. 2 - https://www.instagram.com/p/Ba1scIolF9Y/?taken-by=sophiepinet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1533136282665-2YTQN00BXNBZT2FVF1OH/Two+color4-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No. 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578785200564-WKBOT3WW4RPCLU5CB6CS/Color+inspiration+icon1-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No. 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578785510546-FPED574VXQYW71A6HLOG/Color+inspiration+icon3-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No. 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578785515457-753YCWHBQ4IKJ2ZW9YVA/Color+inspiration+icon4-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No. 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578785518486-ET142FMLNTW05WR7GS08/Color+inspiration+icon5-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No. 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1533135599950-MR3FD4KCL87V31AD1CHM/Bold+color3-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No. 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1533135605153-07FVBR0HIUU2VY1ONMQ9/Bold+color4-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No. 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1533135591639-8YUDEYX6I95OU40D9MQ8/Bold+color1-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No. 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1533135596808-DDPZUDHMAMYNE9PG6K2S/Bold+color2-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No. 2 https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2018/7/7/party-mixology monthly 0.5 2020-01-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1536799576184-2LGMYMTXCRLS243TR3QI/IMG_9858.JPG Blog - Party Mixology! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578787502286-41503BMZUZHB6OVVFY8Q/Party+Mixology_bar+cart-01.png Blog - Party Mixology! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578787516157-54NNDRFRJDT4KOH8236C/Choose+your+own+adventure-01.png Blog - Party Mixology! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578787507793-32NQJGLXAUGVCU4VUKP6/Party+Mixology_perfect+pear-01.png Blog - Party Mixology! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578787506964-C5YITR2MDFBSL4O7WR3U/Party+Mixology_mojito-01.png Blog - Party Mixology! - https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2019/6/6/party-mixology-make-your-own-mojito-bar?rq=mixology https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1536799782608-O71D3OKSYC1PPBTUGA12/Party+Mixology+Intro-01.png Blog - Party Mixology! https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2018/8/17/cake monthly 0.5 2020-01-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1534519161949-UBY3UKRN9EO0S3HNRQ9J/IMG_9754_A.JPG Blog - Cake! - Tiers and Toppers Both of these components lend themselves to a traditional style, but can be used in modern ways as well. It's been a little while since we've seen pillars anywhere near a cake (although if you want to know about Isabelle’s most heroic wedding reception moment, ask her about the last time she saw some...). A contemporary version makes use of multiple cake stands, either matching or an assortment, which we think is a really lovely way to display cakes (and gets around the need for that structurally sound cake). Directly stacked tiers are still the most popular option and it does make for an impressive display. While traditional bride/groom cake toppers are not as common these days, something about them feels very nostalgic. It's certainly a place to bring in an heirloom or use representations of favorite fictional characters. And monogram or phrase toppers are still very popular right now. Here are even more ideas! Although, we'll warn you to consider the weight and balance, which we have unexpectedly discovered while setting up receptions. Maybe treat yourself to some cake and test it out beforehand :) And finally, flowers (either real or made from edible material) used on top of the cake and/or cascading down are always beautiful. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1534552293876-6Y1X50FV3RIFWAM8CM9M/IMG_9659_Cake.JPG Blog - Cake! - Fun with Fillings Fruit, jams and creams are a great way to inject intense flavor and offer a good place to showcase a unique combination you love. Caution: if you are having a non-professional make your cake just ensure they use a well-set filling (we may have worked an event in our catering assistant days that took five people to carve a sheet cake because it really wanted to slide apart). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1534552469121-SQ938Q2NCLTZSO4WKXR0/IMG_9643_Cake.JPG Blog - Cake! - Something Different... So, what if one large cake/display isn’t your thing? Cupcakes really paved the way for this change several years ago #trailblazer and are popular for all kinds of celebrations (a post about that coming soon!). Smaller cakes can be used as centerpieces (yay for dual purpose!) and for those of you who don't like cake (what?!) there are options for that too. First, pie. We definitely love pie (Isabelle is famous in our family for her crust recipe) and I don't think anyone would be disappointed to show up to a pie buffet. Rachel and Sean had a beautiful display at their wedding and not a single piece was left at the end of the night. Other options include cheesecake, chocolate fountain or a candy station. Lastly, a very memorable dessert buffet at a wedding we were working included a variety of desserts from around the world representing both where the couple's families were from and some places they had traveled. Dessert is a wonderful place to bring in important (and delicious) cultural traditions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578789878269-0T3AJTM3YWA45M2PQPOF/Cupcakes-01.png Blog - Cake! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578789880694-XXOJ2X11EW0T9GZG11WI/Bridal+Shower-01.png Blog - Cake! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1534552746608-IUJWVWI1S8EB57NLX7GI/IMG_9739_I.JPG Blog - Cake! - Cake Fact! Have you ever thought a wedding cake tasted a little drier than your last birthday cake? Well it probably was. Wedding cakes need to be able to hold up well and look beautiful for hours, so for the sake of structural integrity they are often made with a denser (and therefore more stable) cake. If you really want a moist cake, consider different options such as individual cakes that are not stacked (we've got some display ideas below!) or cupcakes. Our favorite cakes, pictured here, are from Simply Desserts in Fremont! https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2018/8/15/local-floral-inspiration monthly 0.5 2018-08-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1534386405130-970E6NY7Q1WMV9DJPGHE/image-asset.png Blog - Beautiful blooms with Floret Flowers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1534386273969-PMBCC1E4AOQQTEN2GEUB/image-asset.png Blog - Beautiful blooms with Floret Flowers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1534386189769-4A23WYXOOWQA6ZWV08MZ/image-asset.png Blog - Beautiful blooms with Floret Flowers https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2018/7/31/color-inspiration-1-plus-instagram-accounts-to-inpsire monthly 0.5 2020-01-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1533098457308-RSGBUFSIO7UUSE4RFUCG/soft4-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No. 1 (plus instagram accounts to follow) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1533098439264-Z97C848C06MKI82WQANE/soft1-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No. 1 (plus instagram accounts to follow) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1533098446706-KULHI4ZAN06E1K1BPKVR/soft2-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No. 1 (plus instagram accounts to follow) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1533098452397-278PA8V602TXV7YYRI0F/soft3-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No. 1 (plus instagram accounts to follow) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1536419211538-RZDCC11AIN9FD4EL5Q0B/Color+inspiration+icon1-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No. 1 (plus instagram accounts to follow) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578785643271-6FA42GWFNA2NZ0HITOLP/Color+inspiration+icon2-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No. 1 (plus instagram accounts to follow) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578785643374-69BAAWQRG8FFOZ7CA5NB/Color+inspiration+icon3-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No. 1 (plus instagram accounts to follow) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578785643699-PYR8AKIKSPVFLQEW6XTM/Color+inspiration+icon4-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No. 1 (plus instagram accounts to follow) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1578785643785-E3RNCQ5APSW7L1ZX6ATR/Color+inspiration+icon5-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No. 1 (plus instagram accounts to follow) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1533095728220-6VMMM2G6N92SNPA1O78L/jewel3-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No. 1 (plus instagram accounts to follow) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1533095733042-SSUD5GFUTQ2B3YKQRX4C/jewel4-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No. 1 (plus instagram accounts to follow) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1533095718291-E22TZDHS2IDFM6F5HRC7/jewel1-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No. 1 (plus instagram accounts to follow) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1533095723879-2XVNRRTZVIKWVZVCVNKY/jewel2-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No. 1 (plus instagram accounts to follow) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1533094675505-99D4SP38Q47ARJ9P70TK/green1-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No. 1 (plus instagram accounts to follow) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1533094691162-IJIP5A95WDK2M5BYD0XM/green4-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No. 1 (plus instagram accounts to follow) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1533094684459-FXH4MTBK1UEQIMEKX2S8/green3-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No. 1 (plus instagram accounts to follow) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1533098820162-NOWOM73IXY450MXJF69Y/green2-01.png Blog - Color inspiration No. 1 (plus instagram accounts to follow) https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2018/6/21/our-perfect-picks-when-should-you-diy monthly 0.5 2021-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1531969707299-4M9Q4UTXFPX3K8BEDEXQ/BenandAmanda_1159.jpg Blog - Our Perfect Picks: when should you DIY? For Amanda's wedding, she and her husband made truffles and included a note handwritten by her grandmother. Photography by Piper Moore. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1584030876087-LF93WGNXDV67ZF5R9AC6/Pinterest-01.png Blog - Our Perfect Picks: when should you DIY? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1584030979149-GDXF4HNN9JQ72HNTDQJV/Our+Perfect+Picks_monograms-01.png Blog - Our Perfect Picks: when should you DIY? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1617315112059-XOSDFH5TYORX59659IYR/Hashtags-01.png Blog - Our Perfect Picks: when should you DIY? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1536420612458-P6I2USS8S4KAYRR9B94J/Our+Perfect+Picks_DIY-01.png Blog - Our Perfect Picks: when should you DIY? https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2018/6/21/is-a-day-of-coordinator-or-a-wedding-planner-right-for-you monthly 0.5 2018-08-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1531024621799-F2CFUY2KX4EWWQCJMTAB/IMG_20151003_183817.jpg Blog - What is a "wedding day coordinator"? Having a great time at Rachel & Sean's wedding! https://www.perfectlypaired.co/blog/2018/7/4/welcome-to-the-perfectly-paired-blog monthly 0.5 2018-08-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1530753498121-1KICDBHULQ2H4YA0TI67/Bouquet+9.png Blog - Welcome to the Perfectly Paired Blog! https://www.perfectlypaired.co/previous-weddings daily 0.75 2024-01-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1632916793912-N2FF183JCCY094LUG9CV/IMG_5963.jpeg Portfolio - Make it stand out Clara Jay Photo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/d4d71e9a-a851-45f7-b144-968708120f4c/SarahJake_418-favorite.JPG Portfolio - Make it stand out Daniel Usenko https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1515435307347-1Q9IFUJDE3EAPPB7PDJ6/copy+of+90+%282%29.jpg Portfolio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1529450116640-G9XJVGNS49G9GT4BBCXT/R%26S2.jpg Portfolio Carol Harold Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1515557391270-P3B64EXE44K80G2Z8A2A/PP+portfolio.png Portfolio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/514cc46a-18e1-4d93-ae67-a22e0e487788/IMG_4253.jpg Portfolio - Make it stand out Kristen Honeycutt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1583802922617-P69I3EVI92Y6FKKNYRY0/Review.jpg Portfolio Jess Hunter Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1574914864347-BGIDS1ZKL7ZTK4FUCNR8/Seattle-Aquarium-Wedding-Sarah-Anne-Photo_0143.jpg Portfolio Sarah Anne Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1574915845778-3XCWLBCFHWMSG7ZSCKOM/Screen+Shot+2019-11-27+at+7.32.24+PM.png Portfolio Tessa Viamonte Photography https://www.perfectlypaired.co/welcome-1 daily 0.75 2017-09-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1505791087572-8OG1A0XFZKC52SHG9MOU/IMG_20160604_072600.jpg Copy of Welcome https://www.perfectlypaired.co/about daily 0.75 2018-01-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1515477727712-SF2HCD8TNOIHZ69FBKST/PP+about+us.png About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1505793258156-GRSJ40QGTO96Y1GB4VDK/Paris.JPG About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1512014093138-74COT4KHJIUME0TJSL0H/PP+about+us.jpg About Us https://www.perfectlypaired.co/contact daily 0.75 2023-07-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1515477778193-RS5M88NY56OFZVCINQP4/PP+contact.png Contact https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1569707087274-W4EWA1WY1WYCMKICDQTS/PP+logo_signature.png Contact https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1512015113647-7W7EKOJ2EBBWYFG7V0PW/PP+contact.jpg Contact https://www.perfectlypaired.co/services-1 daily 0.75 2023-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1511845456786-I60LYIHV29ZB7RPV8PE1/20.png Services https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1512014781566-ZGA30EU3TMOG28RUXK09/1.png Services https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1511845700014-EQYFYSVTKSCJHO9JAGOP/14.png Services https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1511845280130-W37ZUAMVML2NN60FIAYP/7.png Services https://www.perfectlypaired.co/welcome daily 1.0 2023-07-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1514424143734-INATHUAZJ92C84MJEFIK/PP+welcome2.jpg Welcome https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59bc0b9703596eefb7fb654f/1512024056107-R70NASLKP2MB9QDSSNC3/PP+welcome.jpg Welcome https://www.perfectlypaired.co/read-me daily 0.75 2025-05-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5052176b84aeb45fa5cfcc83/1377096507573-1MU42OOOOGIM9URAJ9D9/515c4225e4b0afec1218b21e.png Read Me https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5052176b84aeb45fa5cfcc83/1377096775448-0L7B4Q54H1VLOGFF1DPR/synthetica+%2820130821%29.jpg Read Me https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5052176b84aeb45fa5cfcc83/1377097104716-HDI53XJVV0DKZ24A3T68/51e453dee4b06abd3403c22e.png Read Me