Why not have it all!

 

Envelopments® stock and Midori Ribbon create a beautiful combination!

Most of the designs I create for clients involve pocket fold invitations, however I think options are wonderful!  This invitation is a great alternative to a pocket fold.  It saves on cost without sacrificing design and your insert cards are held together just as neatly as they would be in a pocket fold.  With this invitations there's no need to sacrifice style or functionality for budget.

Custom vs. Customized

While planning your wedding or other social event you will undoubtedly browse through hundreds of invitations from various dealers and designers. While considering your options and your budget, it is important to be aware of the difference between custom and customized stationery. Customized invitations are generally picked from a ‘ready to wear’ website or catalogue. These invitation options will allow for changes to font (restrictive list of fonts usually provided), and adjustments of font colour (generally black brown, or blue) in order for you to customize the retailers invitation template. It is wonderful if you are able to find a catalogue invitation that fits your event’s theme and your vision, however if after searching through several of these options you are not able to find the invitation that’s right for you, it may be time to consider truly custom invitations. Ink to Paper specializes in fully custom invitations. These invitations are designed and created for each client individually. All components of these invitations are created based on the unique requirements of the client’s tastes, budget, event and style. In truly custom invitations there is a buffet of options available to you. Just bring your tastes and start sampling! Another great option with custom invitations is the option to do it yourself (check out my poll in the side bar to let me know why you may be interested in DIY). The most popular DIY option for couples is the option to assemble. If custom maps are needed as an addition to your invitation suite, or whether guest addressing is a service you require fully custom invitations is the way to go. The many options available for custom invitations create a price scale that can be quiet vast in range. However this doesn’t mean that custom can’t be affordable. It is the flexibility of custom invitations that allows me to create unique, individually inspired stationery within various budgets, without sacrificing style. Just let me know your vision, and your budget and I can create an invitation that reflects both.

Essential Wedding Invitation Tips

In the past wedding invitations followed a very formal format, from the layout of the invitation to the colors and wording used. Now however, the options for your wedding invitations are limitless. You can create invitations as traditional or modern as is appropriate for your wedding. For example an outdoor wedding may require a fun, whimsical invitation while a wedding with a church ceremony may require a classic, formal invite. Regardless of where your ceremony and reception are taking place there are some essential tips that need to be considered when preparing your invites. Tip one The name of those who are paying for the wedding should be the ones inviting others to the event. For example, if the Bride and Groom are paying for their own wedding the invitation could read: Beverly Mills And George Gill Invite you to share with them As they exchange marriage vows… If the bride’s parents are paying for the wedding the invitation could read Mr. and Mrs. Mills Invite you to the marriage of their daughter Beverly Mills To George Gill… Middle names are optional when writing invitations however last names are not. Remember that all your guests may not know your spouse-to-be very well, and may require a reminder of how to spell their name when addressing cards and or checks. Tip Two Be creative with your layout style, wording and embellishments but not so much so that your guests are distracted by it, or that it makes pertinent information hard to read. At the end of the day invitations need to be an accurate resource about the who, what, where and when of the day, so it requires legibility and clarity. Tip Three When choosing the wording, type styles, and layout of your invitation be mindful of the impression you want your guests to receive about your wedding. Do you want to convey a classic and formal wedding, or a casual, laid-back one? Whatever your choice let your invitations be a reflection of your wedding infused with your own personal tastes and styles.