Invitations of Elegance, THE BLOG

We have Officially Moved!

2010-11-24T22:23:00.002-05:00

Invitations of Elegance "For the Love of Paper" has moved officially to its new blog home.

Come see our new space. =)

For the LOVE of paper is moving!

2010-10-26T16:12:00.000-04:00

Upon completion of our new word-press e-commerce site we will be moving our For the <3 of paper blog to a new domain.

Expect this move to take place this Hallow's Eve!

The Perks of this much anticipated move

daily blog entries on everything paper!
monthly give-aways!!!
a peak into the world of designer and artisan Tina Milas
a much smoother ordering process from our new and improved website!

We are looking forward to you following us over on this big move! Stay Tuned on Monday November 1st for a SURPRISE give-away in celebration of the FRESH SITE.

Invitation Give-Away Winner!

2010-08-24T10:00:00.001-04:00

Our Deluxe Luxury Pocketfold Invitation Give-Away is now over and we have a randomly generated winner: a huge congratulations to Richard Holmes, who won the invitation suite!

Also, a surprise congratulations to Christina Pistone who is our runner up, and winner of custom table numbers and escort cards.

Thank you to everyone who entered. We hope you’ll all take advantage of our one time only re-launch discount of 15% off our entire line of Wedding Invitation suites.

Bridal Shower Bliss!

2010-07-26T12:44:00.005-04:00

This past weekend went by way too fast! I was occupied for the entire weekend with Matron of Honor duties of throwing a bridal shower for one of my cousins who I consider more as a younger sister than a cousin. From the moment she told me her colors, I was conjuring up ideas for the shower and wedding stationery. When she came to me with her inspirations of modern flourishes and chic damask in cranberry, black and white I was ecstatic of the possibilities of these classic colors with a modern twist. For her bridal shower invitations I used our "luxury single layer" invitation suite with our "peacock flourish artwork" in black tie and cranberry ink. The font types are century and bickham.

To tie in the color palette on the light charcoal grey walls of my aunt's home, I added splashes of red with paper tissue flowers, cranberry satin ribbon, black sheer organza ribbon, black and white damask ribbon, and scalloped labels in cranberry ink.

For the favors I created my very first "candy buffet" with black, white, red, and silver candies. I couldn't get a photograph of the buffet without the plastic covers on the candy jars after guests arrived, as there was always somebody in front of it either admiring the set up or filling their goody bags. It was such a hit, I would recommend it for anyone looking for a crafty and thoughtful way of displaying their favors for guests at any type of party!

Blissful Wishes Ball

2010-07-18T00:06:00.001-04:00

Couples planning to be married can bid for wedding-related auction items online starting in October or at a Blissful Wishes Balls Nationwide in November, with all proceeds benefiting Wish Upon a Wedding . This new organization is the world's first nonprofit that provides weddings for individuals facing life-threatening illness.

Wish Upon a Wedding is currently seeking donated products or services in 46 cities, ranging from wedding gowns to tuxedos, invitations to cakes, and limousine services to honeymoons. It only takes a moment to register and make a difference in someone's life at https://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/AuctionHome.action?auctionId=115386483 ! Be sure to add your item to the correct category (city), and don’t forget to include your company logo and URL. What a great advertising opportunity~ and you'll be making a positive difference in someone's life who truly deserves it!

Free Pocketfold Deluxe Luxury Invitation Give-Away

2010-07-17T00:54:00.010-04:00

In honor of Invitations of Elegance website re-launch we are giving away an entire Deluxe Luxury Pocket fold Invitation Suite to one lucky couple!
The invitation suite will consist of the following:

•Personalized Invitation in choices of paper color, font style, ink color, and design
•Pocket fold in choice of color and shape
•2 backing layers in choice of color or pattern
•Personalized response card in choices of paper color, font style, ink color, and design
•4 extra insert cards for accommodations/directions/ etc.
•Belly band or ribbon with seal.
•Outer envelope with return address on envelope flap
•Guest Addressing on front of outer envelope
•Response envelope with return address on front
•Guest Addressing on response envelope flap
•Envelope Liners for both outer and response envelopes
•Coordinating stamp design and postage.
•Full assembly
•Shipping and handling to their address.

Suite valued at $16.75 per set.

Entries can be made from July 17th through August 22nd. One entry per couple please. We will be drawing for the winner on Monday August 23rd, and will be announcing the lucky couple on our blog on Tuesday August 24th.
GOOD LUCK!

Lisa and David's Jennifer Wrap Suite

2010-07-01T17:54:00.004-04:00

I had so much fun creating Lisa and David's "Fall Flourished Pumpkin" wedding stationery! Their choice in chili and black tie paper stocks along with chili ink in Splendid script just bursts with the essence of Autumn elegance.

Hot off the press, their "Luxury Jennifer Wrap" Invitation Suites are now being meticulously hand layered using our new Jig, then on to being "wrapped" and adorned with a beautiful black sheer organza bow.

I just adore the black and burgundy combination for weddings. ;o)

Moving Forward With IOE 2.0

2010-07-01T13:41:00.006-04:00

So another re-launch of our fabulous website is underway. New and exciting features such as an online design and proofing tool, new diy program, affiliate and wholesale discounts, and much more nifty things! I can not wait! We don't have an estimated time of arrival for the new release, but will keep you all posted for sure! In the meantime we have an updated temp site up that you are still able to browse and purchase several of our products. Chris and I apologize for the appearance of the temporary site, but if you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact us anytime! Our new phone number is 888.579.7444.

On another note...I re-decorated my studio, and I am IN LOVE! Here are a couple of sneak peeks of my little haven. (I had to move my studio downstairs because my daughter's nursery is now my old studio.)

We are on My Fox Philly's HOT LIST!

2009-08-21T14:39:00.003-04:00

We are privileged to be nominated for the running title of "Best Wedding Invitations" on the myfoxphilly.com HOT LIST! Help us take on the title by voting at
http://myfoxphilly.cityvoter.com/invitations-of-elegance/biz/446385
All votes and recommendations are greatly appreciated!

Custom Bottled Invitations

2009-07-30T16:31:00.008-04:00

My crafty hubby came up with a new bottled invitation concept. Vinyl lettering, monogram, artwork ect. on the bottle instead of a label! These unique, and one of a kind options for the Luxury Bottled Invitation Package will soon be available on http://invitationsofelegance.com!

Stay tuned for the release information!

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2009-04-14T18:54:00.001-04:00

A sneak peak into the world of InvitationsofElegance.com

2009-01-25T21:46:00.005-05:00

I just wanted to give a quick post up of some pictures of my studio. This is where all of my creations and ideas come to life! (It is always a work in progress, as I am adding new things, re-arranging, and decluttering as much as possible!)

Spring '09 Wedding Trends

2009-01-12T13:41:00.011-05:00

If you're throwing a Spring 2009 wedding event - or are planning on attending one - learning about the season's top wedding trends can make the event even more unforgettable. Wedding trends for Spring 2009 capture some of the season's fresh designer trends from the runways, and the year calls for a mix of classic styles and modern designs.

here are some of the best Spring 2009 wedding trends to plan for:

Wedding Trend for Spring 2009: Black Flowers and Accessories

Black wedding dresses were a top trend in 2007, and black reigns on with black accessories for 2009. Pick up black roses or rosettes, black table linens and black and white color combinations for a sophisticated and modern look.

Wedding Trend for Spring 2009: Pink Flapper Dresses

Pink is a top choice for color this Spring 2009, so deck out the bridesmaids in classic, pastel or shocking pink for a modern twist to basic cream and white. Flapper-inspired dresses with their fitted, mid-calf length style get a fresh look in innocent pink.

Wedding Trend for Spring 2009: Red-Trimmed Wedding Gowns

Red is a bold and vibrant addition to the usual pastels and classic white ensembles for Spring weddings, and you'll find it trimming wedding gowns and bridesemaid dresses this season. The red and white combination adds a twist of modern romance to any Spring wedding.

Wedding Trend for Spring 2009: The Mini Wedding Dress

Super-short wedding dresses are a fresh trend for Spring 2009, giving you every excuse to show off those legs this season. Pair this look with ankle-tied sandals for a chic, dramatic look this wedding season.

We've gone Green!

2008-12-03T16:41:00.000-05:00

Most of the couture, hand-tailored stationery studios you may come across use ink jet, and laser printers (A big ouch to our environment.) A very small amount of these companies even offer letterpress and thermography. (An even bigger ouchie to our environment.)

I am proud to say that we are finally going green with our newest workhorse! I would like to introduce you to our xerox phaser 8560dn - a solid ink technology printer. What is solid ink technology you ask? It is simply amazing, and oh so kind to mother earth!

Highlights of what our newest edition is capable of :

Unlike letterpress machines, laser and liquid ink-jet printers, solid ink products produce consistent color quality page after page on almost any kind of media, including everything from inexpensive office paper to special letterhead, coated card stock, and transparencies.

Non-toxic ink is resin-based, similar to a crayon, so the printed media is safe to handle by anyone.

Ink is instantly fused onto the paper using heat and pressure, which is why solid ink produces such great image quality on any kind of media. Toner and ink jet ink soak into the paper, so the image is dependent upon the type of paper used.

Fewer CO2 emissions and less fuel is used from shipping because solid ink packages are smaller and lighter than toner cartridges.

Less energy is used to manufacture solid ink because of the simplicity of the design.

Over the 4 year life of a typical cartridge-based toner printer, the waste generated amounts to 450 lbs. A Xerox solid ink printer produces only 23 lbs. of waste!

We are constantly looking for new ways to be economically and environmentally responsible. If you have any ideas or recommendations we would love to hear from you! You can comment on this blog, give us a call at our toll free number 866.264.0694 or shoot us an email at sales@invitationsofelegance.com

Our upcoming re-launch

2008-12-03T16:30:00.000-05:00

As of today our new and improved website is almost complete! I am so ecstatic about it and can hardly wait until it is finished to show it off to everyone! It has taken me quite some time to re-do it but I would love to have any and everybody critique the site and its functionality, ease of use, and overall appeal of it when it is officially launched this Friday, the 5th of December, 2008.

The launch on Friday will also have a one day Grand re-opening sale! The sale will consist of 10% OFF all orders of $250.00 or more and is good on all purchases that meet the $250.00 requirement.
A big bonus on top of that is if you spend over $150.00 you get FREE priority shipping!

Hope to see you all there on Friday, and I look forward to your input on the site!