The Envelopments 2012 Wedding Collection: Week 5 {New At Envelopments}

Over the past 15 years, the wedding stationery industry has experienced movement toward custom invitations. It’s not a trend; it’s a way of life. And since the beginning, Envelopments has been cultivating a mix and match system that facilitates customization and personalization.

When Envelopments first started, it was about creating color combinations through layers of card stocks and enclosures. Over time, they've became more computer savvy and the weight of the graphic design portion grew more important. The concept of mixing and matching has evolved to incorporate Envelopments Original Artwork as well a library of free and premium fonts.

When you're designing the perfect invitation or stationery consider combining the design layout of Georgia & Trevor but the color palette from Penelope & Sheldon. Or create a completely new design based on your unique style. If you need more inspiration check out all of the amazing new layouts and design ideas from Envelopments' 2012 Wedding Collection.

Contact us today if you're interested in starting the perfect invitation for your special occasion!

Destination I Do {Featured Stationery}

We are so excited that our stationery is featured in this latest issue of Destination I Do magazine! If you need some 60s glam inspiration I highly suggest picking up the latest issue on news stands now.

 






Photography by: Trent Bailey Photography
Venue: Belle Mer, Newport , RI
Styling and Production by: Desiree Spinner Events
Floral Design: Stone Blossom Floral & Event Design
Stationery: Cherish Paperie
Cake & Desserts: Delicious Desserts , Falmouth, MA
Furniture & Tableware: Rentals Unlimited
Linens: Nuage Designs & La Tavola
Bride’s Wardrobe: Gowns by Amy Kuschel & Claire Pettibone, Jewelry by Tejani
Groom’s Wardrobe: Mr. Perry ’s Tux
Hair & Makeup by: Jackie Norrie with Wedding Tresses
Models: Courtesy of Magie, Inc. Boston , MA
Special Thanks to: Leila Khalil with Be Inspired PR

The Envelopments 2012 Wedding Collection: Week 3 {New At Envelopments}

Envelopments is proud to release 12 more distinctive wedding samples this week—and there’s still more to come. There are now 36 new recipes available on Envelopments.com.

The Envelopments 2012 Wedding Collection: Week 2 {New At Envelopments}

Envelopments is proud to release 12 more distinctive wedding samples this week — and there’s still more to come. There are now 24 new recipes available on Envelopments.com. If you see one you like contact us today to start designing the perfect stationery for your event!

The Envelopments 2012 Wedding Collection {New At Envelopments}

 New Featured Recipes!

Envelopments has spent the last few months cultivating their collection in preparation for all events paper-worthy. With 39 new colors, textures, and patterns, we’re confident that their line offers fresh solutions for any occasion. Did you know that with a total of 250 card stock colors and 12 unique styles, there are over 3,000 different Pocket Folds® enclosures? Yep, I think it’s safe to say, Envelopments has Wedding Season covered!

Click here to see all of the new additions to our 2012 Envelopments Collection

Envelopments is proud to release 12 distinctive wedding samples every week, over the next 5 weeks.



If you see anything you like and are interested in ordering from the new Envelopments 2012 Wedding Collection please contact us to get started creating the perfect invitations and paper goods today!

Winter Wedding Save the Dates {Ideas and Inspiration}

What better way to showcase your beautiful engagement photos then by having them displayed on your save the date? And how beautiful is this save-the-date post card? From the fonts to the layout to the picture this couple chose, it's just perfect for their December wedding! 

QR Codes as RSVP Cards {Ideas and Inspiration}

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Do you want to plan a more green and environmentally friendly wedding? Or are you looking for a way to pinch pennies and save money? Well we've got the thing for you! Instead of using post cards or envelopes and notes for your RSVP cards why not use a QR code? Just about everyone nowadays, including your grandmother, has a smartphone and by scanning the QR code your guests will be able to go to a form and fill out a simple yes or no questionere. Here's how!

1. Deciding where you want to send your guests to
You can send your guests to just about any website. If you already have a wedding website with an RSVP feature why not choose that page to send them to? Do you have a blog for your wedding with an RSVP page? Go there! Or create a simple RSVP survey on sites like Survey Monkey or Zoomerang. There's even a website dedicated to collecting your RSVPs for you and will even give you a QR code to use here.

2. Creating the QR code
The QR code can direct people to your wedding website website, blog or a survey page. To create your QR code you just use a QR code generator, like this one, and save the QR code picture to your desktop. You can also track the amount of "hits" you get from your QR code by following this tutorial.

3. Printing your invitations
When deciding on a design for your invitations you can easily incorporate your QR code in them. Simply place them on the back of the invitation if you are using a simple square invite. Or include them on the back of your map card with a cute note saying to turn it around. Just make sure to tell your invitation designer that you want to use a QR code and they can help you find the perfect spot for it.

Other ways of incorporating a QR code into your wedding:

• Add it to your save the dates and have it link to your wedding website
• Include it in baby shower invites as a link to your registry or website
• Make sure your vendors know exactly when and where to be somewhere by adding it to your day-of timeline and create a spreadsheet for each vendor.
• Place it in your wedding programs with a link to the songs or list of attendants
• Put it on the back of your thank you cards with a link to your wedding photos

Kid-Friendly Stamped Cards {Maureen Cracknell Handmade DIY Tutorial}

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When I stumbled upon the pictures for these adorable rose cards on Maureen Cracknell Handmade's blog I knew we had to try them out. They were beautiful and unique. Plus they used up the end of a vegetable that I might have just thrown away when I was done using it. This tutorial is simple, easy and almost not needed. Just look at the pictures to get an idea of what you're supposed to do.

You can also get creative! Try playing with colors or painting each celery stalk a different color to make a rainbow rose. Or add a rose garden onto canvas. I've also read that you can do this with lettuce as well. Maybe have a whole flower scape with different vegetable stamps.

What You'll Need:

• Celery bunches
• Paint
• Glitter
• Cardstock

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1. Cut the celery leaving only about 2 inches of in tact stalks.

2. Pour paint onto a small dish or paper plate.

3. Press the celery (cut side) into the paint and then stamp on paper.

4. Sprinkle with glitter while still wet.

5. Add a leaf or two if you'd like and personalize the card.

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Silk Invitation Boxes {Orange County Couture Invitation Designer}

Define your event with a custom invitation crafted in Dupioni silk elegance and luxurious accessories such as opulent brooches, velvet flowers, satin ribbons, and other sparkling embellishments. Then, deliver these beautiful wedding keepsakes in an embroidered silk pouch or luxuriously padded, gate-fold box. Each pouch and box is handmade to order.

Often described as "over the top" these fabulous invitations are favored among celebrity brides. You can now order these couture wedding invitations through Cherish Paperie. Our Couture Invitation Collection features the best in luxury accents for your wedding or event stationery. The invitations in our couture collection generally range from $25.00 - $80.00+ each, not including postage.

Save The Date Postcards {San Diego Stationery Designer}

If you are planning to send out save-the-date cards for your upcoming nuptials why not save on postage (and an envelope) and design a save-the-date postcard? This is a great way to send out this little reminder with a bit of style. And just like Alyssa did, use different fonts on your save-the-date to change it up and make your postcard stand out.

Invitation Etiquette {Ideas and Information}

How exciting is it to open your mail and see a thick beautiful envelope and just know that it's a beautiful invitation for a dear friend or family member's wedding? Knowing that you are about to get a glimpse into the start of another couple's lives together in matrimony can be fun. You can learn a lot about the tone of a wedding and of the couple from their wedding invitation.  

However something you do not want to see in the invitation is the dreaded registry card. Registry cards are handed over in large packs from the bridal departments at Macy’s and Bed, Bath & Beyond when you register with them. Most brides just assume that they are to be used. Why waste a perfectly good piece of paper, right? And how else will the guests know what to buy for the wedding?

Don't worry, your guests will find out where you are registered and what you would like to receive for your wedding. Including these cards with your wedding invitation sends the wrong message. Remember, your wedding is focused on the upcoming marriage rather than on the gifts. Your guests do not need a “friendly reminder” to bring you a waffle iron.

If you'd like more information on wedding and invitation etiquette check out this article here from eHow. They cover all of the basics when it comes to registries and weddings. And remember... just throw out those registry cards!

Black, White & Silver {Featured Reception Stationery}

These table numbers are so elegant and simple. I love how the bride chose to put the couple's monogram in the top left corner along with the date of the wedding above the table number. It tied in perfectly with the invitations and programs. And the use of a glyph on the place card instead of just having names just adds to the simple elegance.

Indian Gold Swirls {Featured Save The Date}

This save-the-date is simple and elegant. I love how well the purple and gold go together. A beautiful blend of traditional and modern.

Vintage Peach {Featured Invitation & Program}

We had the opportunity to work on some beautiful wedding programs and invitations in a vintage style for Ashley of Be Inspired PR a couple of months ago; it was a collaboration with Amber Moon of Pitbulls and Posies. Amber created the designs and Cherish Paperie printed the stationery out.

Everything turned out beautifully! Here is a sneak peek of the stationery:

More photos to come soon when the official photos are released...

TC Events - Part 2 {Real Weddings}

Here are a few more pictures of some of TC Event Design's beautiful weddings and our reception stationery. Included below are pictures of place cards, menus, and custom labels for favors! 

Photo Source: TC Event Design

All photos below from photographer Justin & Mary and TC Event Design

Your Special Day by Joni {Featured Programs}

We love working with wedding planners. It is really the only way to get repeat business in this industry! Here are a few shots from a real wedding shared by Joni.

Martha Stewart Weddings and Envelopments {Featured Invitation}

How beautiful is this collection? Envelopments is at it again and their latest design for their Martha Stewart Weddings ad is just stunning. We definitely suggest checking out their newest designs and innovations on their blog. The Envelopments team is always full of fresh ideas and beautiful recipes.