RSVP Remix

Today's Trendy Tip:

When it comes to your response cards, don't be afraid to deviate from the norm! Leave the formalities behind and have a little fun - it will bring a light-hearted feel to your overall invitation suite, and will let your guests know that a rockin' reception awaits them. =)

Here are some of our favorite tips for creating a fun & festive response card...

• Instead of the traditional "will attend" or "will not attend", get creative with the wording for your response options!
• Use eye-catching fonts (and don't be afraid to mix & match)
• Consider using icons/graphics for meal options, instead of just writing them out
• Allow your guests to be interactive with their response - include a line for reception song requests, or a space for the guests to write you a short note!
  

We absolutely love when brides give us creative reign on their invitation suites (especially the response cards) - so don't be afraid to lean on your graphic designer for creative ideas, as well!

Inside the Studio: June 2012

It's officially summertime, bringing with it another crazy wedding season! All of our June clients were an absolute dream to work with, and we can't wait to see the pro photos of their events. =)

In the meantime, here's a peek at a handful of orders we were working on this month....

Now that all of our June orders are completed & shipped, it's time for a brief vacation.....

As some of you may have already heard, we'll be closed for the month of July in preparation for our newest addition - a baby boy! With the crazy hours we've been working this month, our overworked equipment will surely be happy to have a short summer break, too. =)

Rest assured that if your event is already on our books, we'll resume email & proofing in late July. We'll post more details about our official reopening on our Facebook page, so be sure to keep an eye on that for updates.

Enjoy the summer & stay cool! We'll see you back in the studio {and back here on the blog} in August! =)

We need your vote!

The polls are officially open!

We've been nominated again for "Indy's Best Invitations" on WRTV6's A-List Contest, and need your vote to stay #1 in the city!


Voting is super quick and easy....

PLACE YOUR VOTE

Having won the title in both 2010 & 2011, we know we wouldn't be where we are without all of the support we've received from our friends & fans. You truly ARE the best and we look forward to receiving your vote! =)

{Be sure to look up your other local faves & vote for them, too!}

Etsy Envy: May 2012

With Mother's Day just around the corner, we're dedicating this month's "Etsy Envy" blog feature to our favorite gift ideas for Mom.

Enjoy & happy shopping! =)

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Eco-friendly Market Tote by ikabags

Mom will love taking this eco-friendly tote with her on shopping excursions, grocery store visits, and other everyday outings. With it's neutral colors, it's also a nice complimentary piece to just about anything in her wardrobe.

Engraved Cutting Board by MarcellasEngravables

You can customize this bamboo cutting board with Mom's favorite family recipe - 

what an extremely thoughtful & personal gift idea!

Hammered Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelets by katerinaki1977

What lady doesn't love jewelry? These pretty bangle bracelets are just one of many items that we adore in this Etsy shop. Be sure to also check out the Sterling Silver Stackable Rings - when paired with these bracelets, it's the perfect gift set!

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Still need a Mother's Day card? Etsy is also a great place for unique card ideas!

Inside the Studio: April 2012

This month has been hectic, to say the least! We apologize for the short blogging hiatus during our production craziness. =)

Now that most of our spring weddings are wrapping up, it's time to switch gears & focus on our June & July clients & their "wedding day" design concepts. On top of that, we have a handful of other fun things in store for us here in the studio, which include.....

.....getting my copy of Amy Altas' new book, Sweet Designs, in the mail! I absolutely love her gorgeous desserts, event styling techniques, and overall savvy business sense. Ooooo, I'm {im}patiently waiting for Amazon to send me my shipping notification, so I can begin stalking my UPS tracking website. =)

.....receiving the full set of photos from our recent photoshoot collaboration! It was an absolute dream team of local vendors - Boldly Chic Events, Design Group, A Cut Above Catering, Cake Zen, La Dolce Salon & Spa, Bella Bridesmaid of Indianapolis, and of course, the insanely talented Sara and Mallary Photography, who provided photography for the entire day! The photoshoot took place at one of our absolute favorite new Indy-area venues, the rustic grounds of Mustard Seed Gardens. {Considering a barn wedding? This place is a must-see!}

...starting the planning process and invitation design for my sister's baby shower! They just found out they're having a little girl, and we couldn't be more excited for them. =) {This little lady is going to be SO spoiled!} I just love that we're both expecting little ones this summer - I can't imagine sharing in this wonderful experience with anyone other than one of my sisters. =)

What a fun week it's going to be!!!!

Spring has Sprung!

After enduring winter, who doesn't love seeing the first signs of spring?

I'm loving the exceptionally warm weather, budding flowers & trees, and {of course} the beginnings of wedding season. =)

It never fails that as soon as Spring is upon us, I start to see a ton of pretty color combos come through our production line. It brightens up the studio and I look forward to it every year!

Here's a peek at some of the pretty colors & fun items that graced our production line the first week of spring.....

 

From purples to teals to yellows, spring & summer brides are really brightening up their big day with eye-popping colors!

Are you a spring bride? If so, we'd love to hear what color combo you've chosen! =)

Vintage Chic Matchbook Save-the-Dates

If you're a Facebook fan of ours, you've probably already seen the "sneak peek" of one of our latest custom designs - matchbook save-the-dates!

 

These were created for some of my absolute favorite clients for the upcoming fall wedding season. They are two of the sweetest, most genuine people I've ever met! {I always score the best clients. How do I always get so lucky?!}

The couple initially met on Match.com - so they wanted a save-the-date that subtly paid homage to their relationship & how they met. They approached me with the genius idea of creating a matchbook {I have to give credit where credit is due}. How clever!

We ran with their idea & created a matchbook card to coordinate with their "Vintage Chic" wedding style & color scheme. {Enlarging it to-scale to allow for easy mailing, of course.}

Once the matchbook design was completed, we moved on to create a coordinating magnet to adhere inside the matchbook cover....


We then finished the order by pairing them with shimmery gold envelopes - complete with their return address printed in a matching font.

Once I had them fully assembled, I just couldn't take my eyes off of them - they turned out beautifully! I delivered these lovelies on Monday, and needless to say,1 it was hard to say goodbye to them.

However, I do find peace in knowing these will soon be gracing the mailboxes of my clients' guests.......and {hopefully} bringing them the same level of delight. =)