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…is one of those ideas that is so good, I almost want to save it for myself but I was raised to always share, alas I must let you all in on this genius idea. I’ve been singing Katie’s praises since I first saw her work in person, and am happy that her kindness and warmth mirror her creativity and talent. Her illustrations were featured at the Wedding Crashers after party at The Green Building and The Story Of Us might be my very favorite personalized and creative wedding element, ever.

What is The Story of Us? It’s an opportunity to share your love story through personalized, handmade, creative drawings. This is a tasteful and artistic way to showcase the funny, the fumbles and the interesting things that have taken place in your relationship from first meeting to happily ever after. The illustrations can be used in details throughout your ceremony and reception, they can mark tables, adorn menus, jazz up programs and personalize other paper elements. Katie can do it all.

I helped Katie design her table at New York Magazine Wedding Show in April and I look forward to seeing Katie again tomorrow at The New York City Gay Wedding Expo at the fabulous Gotham Hall. If you’re in the neighborhood tomorrow, stop by to say hello and see her beautiful work in person.

The Story of Us also makes a great anniversary gift, and the concept can be tailored for bar and bat mitzvahs and milestone birthdays. Thanks to Katie’s recent partnership with Newlywish couples can now register for their Story of Us.

These beautiful photographs were created by talented wedding photographer Sofia Negron.