2013 WEDDING WALK TACOMA... CHECK!

Like any grand event, so much time and effort goes into one day, and like that... it's all over. I had a wonderful time working with Gina Lillie of A Greater Plan Weddings and Events Consulting and meeting other amazing vendors that, like me, are living the entrepreneurial dream. Here are a few photo collages of our collaborative work.

To get an idea of how this design evolved... Google the artist, Alexander Calder prints and then William W. Philip Hall, U of W Tacoma. Using the contemporary style of the artist and architectural elements of the venue, this is what I designed to compliment Gina's vision for the event space.

WEDDING WALK TACOMA 2013 :: WEDDING STATIONERY

Here is the luxury lounge area where we incorporated the icebreaker bingo game and cocktail & concoctions.

WEDDING WALK TACOMA 2013 :: LOUNGE SPACE

The guest tables at the reception that include customized table numbers, dangling place cards and monogrammed napkin rings.

WEDDING WALK TACOMA 2013 :: GUEST TABLE

And finally, the head table, absolutely amazing floral design and original paintings by Gina Lillie. Love it!

WEDDING WALK TACOMA 2013 :: BRIDAL TABLE

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BRAND SPANKIN' NEW COLORS

Just in time! Look what arrived from Mr. UPS Man yesterday, the Brand Spankin' New Colors for the 2013 Envelopments Collection! Be one of the first to see and feel these fabulous new papers at the 2013 Wedding Walk Tacoma this Sunday, February 24th from Noon to 5:00.

SUMMER WEDDINGS BEGIN...

I delivered this invitation on Saturday and wish I had my camera or video camera with me... Lauren was like a little girl on Christmas morning opening her "main" present, you know the one. She wore a smile that lit up the coffee shop and her words of excitement and happiness made my day!

It's one thing to pick out your paper and see the electronic proofs... but to hold the final invitation in your hands and feel the fabulous paper is an entirely different thing.

Serpentine and Wind (green and blue) paper from Envelopments

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"L" IS FOR LAYERS

Layers are an easy way to incorporate color, depth, and interaction into wedding stationery. Pictured here are a few styles I consider when designing an invitation ensemble: layers offset right, layers vertically tiered, raised layers with ribbon, and a combination of traditional and horizontally tiered layers.
 

"L" IS FOR LAYERS

"J" IS FOR JIGSTER

I told Allen this morning, "I've got it! J is for JIGster!" And he says, "JIGster? What's that?"  Why, let me tell you... it's a tool Envelopments® offers that makes layering custom invitations a breeze. Check out the JIGster instructional video and tell me if it's something you'd use. I'm considering buying one for assembly projects in the studio and possibly lending it out to my DIY brides.

In the lower left corner is an Originals Paper Art desinger invitation using Envelopments® and I'm thinking how nice it would've been to have a JIGster for that assembly project.

"J" IS FOR JIGSTER

"E" IS FOR ENVELOPMENTS®

If you're unfamiliar with Envelopments®, let me introduce you an amazing and beautiful line of paper, envelopes and famous Pocket Folds®. They have over 250 colors and patterns in their product line and are continuously adding to their designer palette. Originals Paper Art is an official Dealer/Designer for Envelopments® which gives you full access to their goodies accompanied by my professional design! A match made in heaven.

Below is an invitation ensemble that highlights Envelopments® paper, Pocket Fold®, signature artwork and well branded envelope flap. I absolutely LOVE all things Envelopments®! The options are truly endless...

"E" IS FOR ENVELOPMENTS®

"D" IS FOR DESIGNER INVITATIONS

"Designer Invitations" is part of my business description that truly defines my product and sets me apart from hundreds of weekend warriors in the invitation industry. Like everything in life there are professionals and those who love a good DIY project. Originals is the best of both worlds and offers you options. Let me professionally design and prepare your invitations and hand them off to you for the fun DIY assembly.

All of my designer invitations begin with a sketch — this is a great way to see all the options before I get started. As an invitation designer, I absorb your wedding details (colors, theme, formality, venue) and bring them all together in one small package that you and your guests will love and treasure.

FOR THE LOVE OF PAPER: Choose designer invitations by Originals Paper Art

"A" IS FOR ASSEMBLY

I just received my Spring 2012 Martha Stewart Weddings magazine and they inspired me to do my own  Wedding Stationery from A-Z. A is for Assembly. Most of my invitation designs require some amount of assembly and you have the option of hiring me to do it or doing it yourself.

The invitation below required collating the information cards, securing the cards in position with a wrap and adhesive, and then sealing the wrap shut with a wax seal. Every ensemble is different, some are quick and easy to assemble while others are time consuming and require attention to detail.  

"A" IS FOR ASSEMBLY

Take a look at some of my designs under the INVITATIONS tab and see if you can define all of the assembly steps. Assembly is often a big difference between catalog and custom. Check it out.

NEW SWATCH BOOKS FROM ENVELOPMENTS!

It's like Christmas around here when the new swatch books arrive from Envelopments. The 2012 Collection features new and trendy colors, inviting textures and unique patterns.

Envelopments has over 250 colors and patterns to choose from and I'm pretty confident we can find your wedding colors in one of the three swatch books!

What are your wedding colors? For those already married, what are your favorite colors? I've been happily married for 12 years and love thinking about what my invitations might look like if I got married any given year! After studying the new Envelopments swatch books, my favorite color and pattern combination is pictured below: Pout, Magnolia-TRE11/Trellis, and Shadow.

FOR THE LOVE OF PAPER: Please don't hesitate to contact me and set up a complimentary consultation for your upcoming wedding or special event. I'm an Envelopments Dealer/Designer and LOVE talking invitations and all things paper!