It's fun to use a wedding invite design as a springboard for other wedding projects (thank yous, programs, table numbers, name plates, the list goes on...)
Showing posts with label wedding. Show all posts
Showing posts with label wedding. Show all posts
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Wedding Thank You Notecards
The thank you notes I ordered as a shower gift for Erin just arrived! See her invites here.
It's fun to use a wedding invite design as a springboard for other wedding projects (thank yous, programs, table numbers, name plates, the list goes on...)
It's fun to use a wedding invite design as a springboard for other wedding projects (thank yous, programs, table numbers, name plates, the list goes on...)
Monday, June 13, 2011
It's Wedding Season!
I have another wedding invitation that I have been dying to share. I got my hard copy in the mail this weekend, so I think it's safe to do a post. Here it is (with some blurring to protect the identity of the innocent :) — No, we just don't want any wedding crashers at what is sure to be a fantastic day!
This invitation was so fun to work on because the Erin (the bride) is a close friend, and she is on the opposite end of the spectrum from a Bridezilla—honestly, nothing has gone to this girl's head.
You might notice the art from this post. I like to reuse and repurpose designs and when Erin mentioned that she was going to use purple wildflowers for her bouquet, I thought immediately of the design from the Spring Social, so I thought, why not?
I even got to do a Spanish version of this invite because the groom is from Venezuela. I've done multiple versions before and it is a great perk of printing your own invites. Read more about the process here.
Friday, May 20, 2011
Wedding Cards
One more wedding post:
I like to make customized cards for weddings that I attend. Not only does it save money but I think that it's a small way to make an impersonal gift (like a gift card) a bit more personal. Plus, it's always fun to find a quote that works for the couple and to try to determine wedding colors to use from the invitation.
I like to make customized cards for weddings that I attend. Not only does it save money but I think that it's a small way to make an impersonal gift (like a gift card) a bit more personal. Plus, it's always fun to find a quote that works for the couple and to try to determine wedding colors to use from the invitation.
I even made one of these for my husband and I (upper right) for the day we started dating (cute—I know!) and plan to hang it in our home somewhere when I find the time :)
I'm looking forward to making more of these for our upcoming summer weddings!
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Wedding Invitations
People have been asking if I do wedding invitations lately, so I thought the topic warranted a post.
I have designed invitations for weddings, birthday parties, baby and wedding showers, graduations, basically anything that people use invitations for. SO... I have some good tips for you:
Step one: Paper
The only place I will go for paper—and the first place I go when designing invites—is Paper Depot in Minneapolis. It's like a little taste of heaven for me because of my strange love affair with paper. But, for those with ordinary paper relationships, it's still a great place to get invitation ideas and help. The Paper Depot has countless samples (many have pockets for RSVP and map/accommodations cards) and the friendly staff is willing to walk you through the process and create an invitation mock-up to take home with you.
Step two: Design
Once you get home with your beautiful paper mock-up, you are probably going to wonder how to make the design and wording as pretty as the package—that's where I come in! I can work with you to give your blank invitation the look and feel of your special day. The invitation is important because it is the first chance for a guest to get an impression of what your event might be like.
I've even designed custom maps to help direct guests to the wedding location. (It's usually my favorite part of the project.)
Step three: Printing
The most economical and stress-free way to print your invitations is to use your home office inkjet printer. If you don't have your own printer I have found that friends will let you use there's if you buy them an ink cartridge or two. I will set up your designs with crop marks and include instructions of how and where to cut so that your invites turn out perfectly.
Step four: Don't forget the small stuff
Carrying the standard you set with your invitations throughout your event is very important. Once the invitations are in the mail it is time to start thinking about programs, table numbers, place cards, thank you notes, etc. All of these pieces should match your invitations so that the guest experience is cohesive—and you'll get tons of compliments. Plus, it's not a hard thing to do once you have the design pinned down.
So, if you are in the market for invitations (congrats on whatever it is you are celebrating), give me a call or send me an e-mail. I would love to chat with you about how I can help you create just the invite you want.
I have designed invitations for weddings, birthday parties, baby and wedding showers, graduations, basically anything that people use invitations for. SO... I have some good tips for you:
Step one: Paper
The only place I will go for paper—and the first place I go when designing invites—is Paper Depot in Minneapolis. It's like a little taste of heaven for me because of my strange love affair with paper. But, for those with ordinary paper relationships, it's still a great place to get invitation ideas and help. The Paper Depot has countless samples (many have pockets for RSVP and map/accommodations cards) and the friendly staff is willing to walk you through the process and create an invitation mock-up to take home with you.
Step two: Design
Once you get home with your beautiful paper mock-up, you are probably going to wonder how to make the design and wording as pretty as the package—that's where I come in! I can work with you to give your blank invitation the look and feel of your special day. The invitation is important because it is the first chance for a guest to get an impression of what your event might be like.
I've even designed custom maps to help direct guests to the wedding location. (It's usually my favorite part of the project.)
Step three: Printing
The most economical and stress-free way to print your invitations is to use your home office inkjet printer. If you don't have your own printer I have found that friends will let you use there's if you buy them an ink cartridge or two. I will set up your designs with crop marks and include instructions of how and where to cut so that your invites turn out perfectly.
Step four: Don't forget the small stuff
Carrying the standard you set with your invitations throughout your event is very important. Once the invitations are in the mail it is time to start thinking about programs, table numbers, place cards, thank you notes, etc. All of these pieces should match your invitations so that the guest experience is cohesive—and you'll get tons of compliments. Plus, it's not a hard thing to do once you have the design pinned down.
So, if you are in the market for invitations (congrats on whatever it is you are celebrating), give me a call or send me an e-mail. I would love to chat with you about how I can help you create just the invite you want.
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