Invitations by Ajalon - Trish J's Blog (252)

Some brides like to spice up their wedding invitations with a unique style or idea, which is a perfect excuse to use a belly band. When you put a belly band on your invitation, your recipients will feel like they’re opening a present.



Belly bands can be made from a variety of materials: ribbon, patterned paper, handmade paper or raffia and come in all shapes and sizes. The options are limitless.



When you have several different pieces in your invitation set, a pocket folder… Continue

I was at a wedding recently which was attended by 240 people. The reception hall was large and beautiful, and the music lasted all night. There were so many faces that looked completely unfamiliar and I could not stop thinking, “Do all these people really know the bride and groom?”



The first thing to do when planning your wedding guest list is to decide what venue you want and base your guest list on their capacity.



If space and expense is not an issue, then invite as many… Continue

There is no better way to create a unique feel for your letterpress wedding design than by creating different layers in your invitation sets. Choosing from a limitless selection of different color paper selections, you can create contrasting invitation layers that add an extra special look that traditional styles of wedding invitations lack.



To begin the process first you must decide on the paper and ink color for your first printed layer. This piece will hold your invitation… Continue

Having multiple events connected with your wedding creates its own set of unique challenges. In addition to the ceremony, some couples have a rehearsal dinner, wedding brunch, sangeet or mendhi party, pre-wedding cocktail reception…the list is endless.



One of the challenges is how to present the event information clearly in your invitation. For example, we recently created a mendhi-inspired wedding invitation set for a destination wedding.



Not only were there three events… Continue

Everyone is looking for that extra edge these days. Something that separates us from the pack. As a bride to be in a world of mass produced, carbon copied ideas, trends and designs, why settle for the same old stuff everyone else has? Define yourself as an individual on your wedding day.



After creating a wonderfully unique, personalized, letterpress wedding invitation set you are on the right track. But why not take it one step further?



Incorporating design elements from… Continue

The last wedding ceremony I attended was out of town in a church I had never been to. I neglected to google for directions before I left, and since it was the day of the wedding, it seemed no one was answering their cell, so finding the place was quite a hassle. In this modern age of computers and GPS navigation built into our cars and phones, bad directions should be a thing of the past. Unfortunately though, they are not.



Have you ever missed, or arrived late, to a wedding because… Continue

Nothing is more frustrating than seeing your beautifully designed and addressed wedding invitation returned to sender because of an incorrect address or insufficient postage.



Likewise, when assembling the many pieces of your invitation set, mixing maps with RSVP cards or confusing the order in which the many parts should be combined can be a headache. We at Invitations by Ajalon understand that planning a wedding can be stressful, so I have decided to give a couple quick tips on how… Continue

There are several reasons to have a program at your wedding:

• If your wedding party is large and your guests are unfamiliar with the bridal party.
• If you have a long list of “Thank Yous” that you want to give proper credit to.
• If your wedding is being conducted in a religious tradition that some of your guests are unfamiliar with, it may be helpful to include a program with some details outlining the specifics so that they are able to follow along without feeling…

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With the beginning of Spring comes the the start of another wedding season. No doubt you're looking for innovative and unique ways to express yourself through your wedding invitation. Here are some of the trends we've come across:



Letterpress



According to several blogs and wedding-related websites, letterpress wedding invitations are the main attraction this season. Offering that personalized, unique feel that every bride wants, letterpress wedding… Continue

One of the most important things to remember when designing your letterpress wedding invitations, is the importance of picking a font that captures the theme of your event. Fonts come in all shapes, sizes and colors, so it is important the fonts on your invitation reflect the vision you have for your wedding.

Formal - Many brides dream of having a traditional wedding with all the timeless customs and formalities. Integrating that classic 18th century feeling into your…

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Now choose from 60 invitation designs!

Order (or simply place your deposit) by April 30, 2010 and receive 100 letterpress wedding invitations with blank envelopes and 100 RSVP postcards for only $439!

Details:

• Provide your own print-ready pdf files (subject to review) or, we can create a custom design for you (art fee of $80/hour applies).
  
  Or, choose from these…

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Now choose from 60 invitation designs!

Order (or simply place your deposit) by April 30, 2010 and receive 100 letterpress wedding invitations with blank envelopes and 100 RSVP postcards for only $439!

Details:

• Provide your own print-ready pdf files (subject to review) or, we can create a custom design for you (art fee of $80/hour applies).
  
  Or, choose from these designs (one…

Continue