Dana & Brian's Pocket Invitations

I'm so thrilled to introduce this new format! This invitation features a pocket on one side with a ribbon accent and double-layered monogram square and the invitation mounted on the reverse side. It's what everyone loves about a pocketfold without the extra paper!

When I presented this idea to Dana and Brian, they were so excited about incorporating all of these elements with their budget. We used a dark grey metallic pocketfold, pale pink matte cardstock, and off-white linen cardstock for their enclosure cards.

Back and Front

Back with the enclosure cards:

 Front:

 The entire package:

What do you think? Are you a fan of the new format?

Laissez les bon temps rouler!

(Or let the good times roll for those of you that haven't been to New Orleans for Mardi Gras!)

I absolutely love Mardi Gras -- I took a road trip to New Orleans with my friend during my senior year of college for it, and went again with my then boyfriend (now husband) the following year. It is SO much fun. So when Dawn contacted me to create Mardi Gras themed Sweet 16 invitations for her daughter, I was thrilled!

We created a gold pocket, wrapped with a printed purple bellyband featuring a fleur de lis and "16" pattern.

Happy Birthday Brittany -- hope your party is awesome!

Purse Shape Bridal Shower Invitations

I created this purse-shaped invitation back in 2007 and it's still a hit with brides and their moms--this version is for the lovely Susanna, one of my June brides.

Sandra & Robert :: August 14, 2011

Sandi and Robert were one of the sweetest couples that I had the pleasure to work with last summer.

Here are some professional photos of some of their day-of stationery. We used flat black printing, coral and ivory metallic cardstocks, and swarovski crystal accents throughout.

The placecards were double-layered cards with a hole punched for the crystal pins to go through -- they were attached to a bed of cream carnations.

Guestbook sign:

Photobook sign (mounted on mat board with an easel backing):

Tented table numbers -- each was a name from the Bible and then one for their sweetheart table:

Double-layered menus with swarovski crystal accents:

Heart Shaped Donuts

My friend Allison from Satin Bow shared a great favor idea for those of you having Valentine's day parties (or weddings!).

Dunkin' Donuts has two heart-shaped donuts out right now through the end of February and you can buy them together in a little box. Wouldn't it be great if these were available year-round (even if they were a special order?) to use for bridal shower or wedding day favors?

YUM!

Christening Invitations

I was pulling together some photos of Christening Invitations for a new client and thought I would share them here as well.

Andrew's off-centered gate folds -- these are wrapped with a chocolate brown satin ribbon and closed with a square closure.

They open up to reveal the printed layer and a photo of Andrew:

Gabriella's double-layered square invitations with a blinged-out cross:

6 Swarovski Crystal AB stones were used to make the cross accent on the invitation:

Maggie's were colorful 5x7 invitations and incorporated one of her infant professional photos:

Ryan's invitation was a tealength gate-folded card, wrapped with a pewter satin ribbon and secured with a square seal. Inside opens up to reveal the blue printed card along with a photo and a sheer white organdy ribbon accent.

Laureen & Chris :: Gold and Burgundy Wedding

The first wedding of 2012 is Laureen and Chris. They wanted a gold pocketfold with ivory cards, a burgundy accent, and metallic papers. Here's what I came up with: