From the ‘Seriously Fun’ files, this is a quirky save the date idea that will have your guests talking about your clever invite for months, if not years to come.
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Category Archives: Stationery
Daily Wedding Inspiration: Balloon Save The Date
Daily Wedding Inspiration: Modern meets Vintage invitation Suite
Vintage florals juxtaposed with a modern flower pattern make this wedding invitation suite from NZ design studio Ruby & Willow utterly enchanting.
Unexpectedly, the flowers are monochrome, so elegant against the pops of yellow in the border, envelope and text.
Just the invitation design to add a timeless touch to an otherwise modern wedding day.
Image credit: Ruby & Willow
Daily Wedding Inspiration
I am absolutely smitten with the whimsical design of this invitation suite by Invite With Style. The colourful design is stylish with a playful feel and just a hint of Moroccan flavour.
Invites: Invite With Style
We Amour: Alicia of Akimbo Design
Today we chat to the talented Alicia Parsons, the designer behind Adelaide design company Akimbo and creator of the awesome e-book ‘How to get kick ass wedding stationery‘.
What inspired you to create this guide for couples?
I get a lot of questions from brides who are inspired by all the amazing stationery they see in wedding magazines and blogs but they have no idea how to go about getting something similar. Many of them are intimidated by the technical jargon and are worried about asking what they feel are silly questions. I wanted to take out the scary factor and give couples the information they need to confidently make decisions about their wedding stationery.
What did your own wedding invitations look like and what was the inspiration?
I got married last year at The State Library of South Australia, a beautiful building with 19th century architectural details. When designing our invitations, I was inspired by the typography of Victorian advertising posters, the literary aspect of our venue and the nearby street lamps.
What do you love about designing wedding invitations?
I’ve always loved graphic design, but only more recently discovered my passion for invitation design specifically. I love taking someone’s vision for their wedding day and translating it into beautiful invitations and knowing it will put a smile on the faces of their guests when they receive it.
How would you de
scribe your style?
I don’t have a certain aesthetic so much as a common approach. When designing a job, I start with the idea and then work out the best way to show that visually, rather than having a set style. I pride myself on quirky concepts that are well-designed and produced with high-quality materials.
What are a couple of the big wedding stationery trends you foresee for 2011 & 2012?
We can expect to see the continued resurgence of letterpress printed invitations. I also think stationery featuring unusual materials and hand-lettering will become popular.
See more of Alicia’s gorgeous designs at her Akimbo or go behind the scenes at her blog, ATypical Type A.
Daily Wedding Inspiration: Custom Invitation Design
Akimbo, one of my favourite Aussie stationery brands, has just launched a fabulously informative e-book, appropriately titled ‘How to get kick-arse wedding stationery’.
This awesomely titled e-book helps you navigate the sometimes intimidating world of custom invitation design.
The step-by-step guide includes every detail you’ll need; from researching options, getting quotes, briefing a designer, and making sure you’re au fait with all the technical terms- yes, finally the difference between embossing and thermography is explained!
But best of all? It’s all free! Download your copy at Akimbo now!
Later today, we chat to Akimbo designer, Alicia Parsons on why she created the e-book and what inspires her designs.
Daily Wedding Inspiration: Hen’s Party E-Vites
Anyone who has planned a hens knows just how tricky it can be to plan a fabulous party as well as keep track of all the R.S.V.Ps, which is why I am loving that Hens.com.au has just launched a super cute range of e-vites just for Hens days.
With 8 gorgeous designs to choose from, the e-vites are easily personalised with the details and can include a google-map of the location.
The invites are sent online and allows the organiser to track RSVPs to ensure a smooth event.
For more designs see hens.com.au as well as an array of tips and ideas to help you plan the perfect hens party.
See here for an interview with founder of Hens.com.au, Sucheta as well as inspiration from celebrity-hens!
Daily Wedding Inspiration: Romantic bilingual invitation
I love the old-world, romantic feel of this wedding invitation suite, designed by Jeremy & Kathleen. Understated and thoughtful, the invitation is bi-lingual, a nod to the couple’s lifestyle of splitting their time between England and Brazil.
If you and your fiancee have different first languages, a bi-lingual invitation is a beautiful, special way of incorporating both your cultures as well as making both families feel welcomed and involved.
Invitations by Jeremy & Kathleen
* I highly recommend a visit to their blog! Jeremy and Kathleen sounds like a super sweet, romantic couple, as evidenced by them describing Jeremy as the ‘left-brain to Kathleen’s right” Cute!
Daily Wedding Inspiration: Destination Wedding Invitation by Zed & Bee
Modern and glamorous are the two words that popped into my head when I saw this invitation from Zed and Bee. That and “get me a Pina Colada and a plane ticket to Bali!”
This gorgeous invite features a Z-fold to fit all the information in a stylish way and the colour scheme promises sunshine and fun!
Bespoke invitation by Zed & Bee
Daily Wedding Inspiration: Little Peach Wedding Invitation Suite
Ben & Gemma’s wedding stationery perfectly reflected their wedding day and provided guests with a little sneak peek of the day ahead.
With the wedding reception location set on a private property in green hinterlands, Ben & Gemma drew on the natural surroundings to theme their wedding.
The invitations drew inspiration from the rollings hills at the wedding venue and the perfect pair – the bride & groom.
Invitations, information and RSVP cards were printed on thick linen card, and tucked neatly into the inside pocket of the tree folder.
Service booklets were printed on thick linen card, showing a large apple tree and finished with raw twine.
Later today, the gorgeous wedding marquee which continues this fresh and unique theming.
Thank you to Little Peach Invitations
Wedding Ceremony: Order of Service Booklets & Wedding Programs
The Order of Service (or program for civil ceremonies) is guests first introduction to your wedding. It can be an extension of your invitation suite or an opportunity to be inspired by the location. Styling your programmes to tie in with the venue and the feel of the ceremony and you can be sure they will become a treasured keepsake for guests.
Create your own D.I.Y Order of Service booklets by printing the internal pages yourself and using pretty programme covers such as these from the talented folks at Hello Tenfold.
What is an Order of Service or Ceremony Program?
The Order of Service or program is details the order of events of the ceremony and introduces the bridal party and parents. Not only is the program a wonderful keepsake, it also helps guests understand and participate in the ceremony.
What goes in the Order of Service?
- Introduce the bridal party
- Explanation of any Ceremonial traditions
- Order of events detailed, including when guests need to participate
- Prayers, readings, poems and music from the ceremony are usually included as well as the names of the readers.
- The OOS can also be used to thank to any family and friends who contributed or travelled to the wedding.
Top image credit: Nerida McMurray
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