Invitations

Getting Started | A Deux Bespoke Bridal Paper

Friday, July 30th, 2010

So I am completely behind the times but … check what i just learned  ♥  whoop whoop!  Okay, SO not impressive.  I can’t believe I’m only just learning this little html trick.  Oh, well!  I’m sure you will see them frequent posts from now on.  Onto the post!  A Deux Bespoke Bridal Paper featured this great expert advice article on my Kate Parker Wedding about how to begin even thinking about your wedding stationery.  This expert advice article delves into three important questions to answer when dealing with wedding invites – where? when? and who?  Check out the expert advice below and read the full expert advice article on my Kate Parker Wedding!

You’re getting married! The excitement for your wedding is growing every day. As tempting as it is to start thinking about how your two names look together on paper, there are a few things that have to be done first.

Before you’re ready to design your invitations, you will have to envision the event — everything from its overall style to its size to its season — in order to create the perfect wedding stationery wardrobe for you.

Found the perfect venue? Picked a date? Made your guest list? Once all of this has been crossed off your to-do list, then we can start creating your perfect wedding invitation suite. Why?

WHERE: The location of your weddings plays a vital role is the style of your event. The invitation for a wedding at a seaside manor would be very different for one in a beautiful old barn. The formality of the event also comes into play here. Black tie would be outlandish (if very unique) at a backyard cookout, right? The decor, location and size of the venue helps set the overall style foundation for the invitation.

WHEN: Are you getting married in the spring or in the fall? The colors and materials used in your and your attendants’ attire are dictated by the season. You probably wouldn’t want a cool-toned, wintry stationery ensemble if you’re getting married in July. Some colors and material choices are classic and can carry across multiple seasons. Just keep the spirit of the season in mind when thinking about options. And what time is your wedding? Early afternoon and evening seem to be the most popular.

WHO: How many people are you hoping will share your big day with you? 50 or 500? Each couple and family will get one invitation. Individuals and guests who are invited with a date also receive one each. So think about your guest list in terms of couples, families and individuals and there’s your number. Then add 25. It is always better to have a few extras since it is expensive to order reprints later. à deux’s minimum order is 100.

Pre-wedding paper is also a consideration. Are you sending out engagement announcements or save the dates? Do you want those to match the primary invitation? The earlier you engage your stationer, the better.

A Deux Bespoke Bridal Paper

website: www.adeuxbridal.com

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Hullabaloo Studios | Nautical New England Stationery

Thursday, July 8th, 2010

Seriously … how cute are these?!  Hullabaloo Studios created these lovely nautical New England-y paper products and we just had to share!  I can’t even explain how happy anything nautical makes me.  Let’s start by just taking it all in – I feel like I’m on the beach when I stare at this stationery.  The colors scream New England and the buoys and starfish and sailboats are adorable details (note the custom map with the sailboats sailing around the in ocean … love!).  To see more adorable creations by Hullabaloo Studios, visit them on my Kate Parker Wedding.

Stowe Mountain Lodge Wedding from Lasso’d Moon

Thursday, June 24th, 2010

I had the pleasure of working with Jessica and Jeffery on their wedding at Stowe Mountain Lodge with nearly all of their paper needs. First up was their invitation- a gorgeous pale gold and paisley invitation with black thermography:


I also made the place cards, table cards, favor tags, programs, napkins, door hangers and thank yous (and the monogram which was featured throughout the wedding, including the lighting!):

(I love how these are set up!)

Carrie at Storied Events did the amazing design for this wedding and it was great working with her and Jessica . You can see more images on Storied Events Facebook page.  Congratulations to Jessica and Jeffery- I wish you both the best!

Lasso’d Moon is a member of my Kate Parker Wedding.  To learn more about their custom wedding invitations, please visit their website and directory on my Kate Parker Wedding:

Lasso’d Moon

Lasso’d Moon on my Kate Parker Wedding