Highlight Your Wedding Reception with Specialty Favor Boxes

April 15, 2014 by Ajalon

Who doesn’t like a gift now and then? There’s nothing quite like a little present to open and cherish and keep all to yourself.

A wedding favor box is the perfect way to excite your wedding guests and say thank you for taking time out of their busy lives to help celebrate your big day. Favors come in many shapes, sizes, and styles, but no matter how you choose to appreciate your guests, nothing is more ideal than a cute, and often elegant, package to open up.

Sometimes, the best way to wrap up your favors is with a little bit of extra flourish. The bows are fun to play with and ribbon color choices are endless. Which suits your look, stickers or gift tags?

Feel like going the classic route? Serve jordan almonds as wedding favors, which will look cute and colorful as your thank you gift.

If you’ve got a little collection of gift bags on the table, you can always tuck them into your boxes, or just affix a gift tag onto them with either the names of the guest or the names of the newlyweds.

If you have a destination or themed wedding, there are favor box colors to match your wedding’s palette and letterpress gift tags to match your style.

DIY projects are a lot of fun to take on for your wedding favors, and you don’t have to be overwhelmed with the packaging. You can keep it simple and your guests will still be very impressed.

Take on the modern look for your wedding and combine do-it-yourself looks with specialty items.

You’ll be surprised by how many colors and designs are available.

We have many inspiration boards available for you to view and numerous designs to choose from. Contact us with any comments or questions regarding favor boxes, gift tags, letterpress designs, ink colors, or whatever else you’d like to address.

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Fall 2104-Pantone Color Report: Royal Blue

April 14, 2014 by Ajalon

Dazzle your guests with this regal color palette.

It’s called Royal Blue for a reason. You can’t help but feel like a king and queen when surrounded by this engaging color, and the palette it suggests is a rich one. Golds, purples, whites and reds all go magnificently with this year’s Pantone classic.

Royal blue is a celebration in itself, so shower yourself and your guests with paper confetti. It’s a fun party favor that can be used all night and the festiveness of the color scheme will keep spirits high

The wedding party looks handsome in grey jackets and chocolate brown leather shoes. The pink boutonnieres are a delicate touch that compliments the deep blues throughout these handsome men’s handsome outfits.

Start off the countdown to your big day with our Emily letterpress design. The names of the happy couple are in hand-drawn calligraphy and the contrasting font announces the wedding details. It will look great on stark white paper or creamy pearl.

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This unique decoration in this modern warehouse reception venue is accented nicely by the royal blues. Whimsical looks like these are dressed up well by sophisticated colors, turning a playful appearance into a mature atmosphere.

Brides look stunning in royal blue and the hues allow plenty of room to experiment with styles. What is your favorite wedding dress cut? It might change once you add a bit of color!

A great way to display this color is in the elaborate and elegant letterpress design Sunita from our Indian-inspired design gallery. The lace-like paisley is delicate and plays nicely with the boldness of the blue.

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Looking for a little British flair? Break out the fine China at your reception banquet to follow your theme.

Wow your guests with a great spin on a classic dessert. This blue velvet layer cake is shocking and….I bet it’s delicious.

Asian cultures incorporate royal blue in many of their ceremonies, and this Thai inspired design will suit your needs if you are looking for that particular aesthetic. The Bangkok letterpress design with the trumpeting elephant is very regal.

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It’s the little things that make the wedding. Truly. Golden dinnerware, red bouquets, and royal blue table clothes tie in all the elements you want for a perfect wedding.

Find more royal blue inspiration on our themed Pinterest board.

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Destination Wedding: Unique and Daring Barcelona

April 13, 2014 by Ajalon

Spain’s city of Modernist architecture and traditional European culture creates the ideal backdrop for your destination wedding. A mix of old and new sets the stage for a grand ceremony and a gathering of friends and family that no one will forget.

Butted up against the Mediterranean Sea’s shore and dotted with the magnificent buildings of artist Antoni Gaudi, there couldn’t be a more exciting location for an intimate wedding. The streets are filled with colors and shapes that surprise and delight, and the energy of this city will keep your heart racing and your spirits up. Even the nighttime is extravagant and romantic.

There’s something endlessly thrilling about a destination wedding. People are out of their elements in a new and fascinating way and it can allow you, your fiance, your friends, and loved ones to come together in a new light. Encourage your guests to mark their origins and cities on a map at the reception. It will be a fun was to see just how far away from (or close to!) home you really are.

Purple is regal, yet playful and couldn’t look better on any other invite than our Baroque letterpress design. The dusty, passionate color is sophisticated in this classic motif. Bolder colors bring out a more stately look and our other dreamy palettes bring out the ornate themes of this special look.

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Street art is found on every corner and there are vibrant colors sandwiched in between the centuries-old buildings. This is a great look for your wedding photos, and hiking around the city on foot between ceremony and reception might not be a bad idea.

The historical feel of this Spanish seaside spot allows you to don a a traditional gown and veil and not feel out of place. Modern looks in Barcelona don’t take away from the strong desire to incorporate those age-old looks.

Classic and contemporary combine in this gorgeous Aubrey design from the Ajalon gallery. The color options are endless and the motif is very mature and yet whimsical. Very appropriate for a Barcelona wedding.

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The colors in this city are dreamlike. Spain’s beloved town of artists and architecture will wow you on your big day.

Don’t forget that Spain has amazing desserts. These cakes look delicious.

The Spanish tile here serves as a table number for guests at the wedding reception. This is a very clever use of the Spanish culture. The roses are a nice touch and the hand painted Spanish dishware looks beautiful on the dark wooden table. Favor boxes are a great gift for the guests and look so cute on the plates.

The elaborate hand-painted aesthetic can be recreated in this letterpress invitation. Our Isabella design from Ajalon’s gallery has the look of Spanish graphic embellishments and has a very romantic feel to it.

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And don’t forget! Barcelona is on the water, so don’t rule out your very own destination beach wedding. It’s a two-for-one deal, so why not buy tickets now?!

For more breathtaking views, dresses, tapas, and wedding ideas, visit our Pinterest inspiration board!

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Invitation Etiquette: Wording Your Same-Sex Wedding RSVPs

April 9, 2014 by Ajalon

More states are finally legalizing gay marriage and that means there are plenty of wedding rules, regulations, and traditions that are on your horizon. Along with the big celebration ahead of you, there are cake orders to be made, flowers to be selected, and certainly not least of all, invitations to be written.

Wedding invitations can be like puzzle boxes-where do I begin to tackle this? There are a lot of niceties and customs you’ll be addressing with your wedding stationery and it can be overwhelming. But! We’re here to help!

A big question I’ve come across is how to word an invitation addressed to family members who are not supportive of your wedding plans. Perhaps you’re wondering whether or not they should be invited at all.

Almost across the map, this is what I’ve gathered from the etiquette experts: invite them all. The gesture eliminates some of the decision-making stress, and the wording will alleviate any further problems. Here is our suggestion:

“You are invited to join us in support and celebration of the marriage of (You and Your fiance)”

Key word: support. That’s a powerful word that won’t be overlooked. You family will select “Attend” understanding the respect, celebration, and endorsement of your fabulous, exciting, and important wedding day. A “decline” will be a simple way for a relative to respectfully remove themselves from the ceremony.

Need other RSVP/announcement tips and tricks? This is a quick and simple article of ours will be immensely helpful.

Very helpful websites regarding these issues may be found here and here.

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Fall 2014- Pantone Color Report: Sangria

April 8, 2014 by Ajalon

Fall in love with this incredible new color from Pantone.

Color genius Pantone has done it again. Sangria is the new color we’re going crazy over and it won’t be hard to guess why. The deep red wine notes and bubbly club soda colors come out in this new authoritative tone that is perfect for your wedding.

These dress ideas will drive you wild. There are some bold and modern avenues you can take, with a wedding dress of full sangria tones, or you can make a more subtle statement while still donning this pretty Pantone look.

Sangria isn’t just a decorating theme. You can run with it throughout your whole big wedding bash. A self-serve bar will do the trick and some house-made sangria can be an easy project to take on that will impress your guests.

Celebrate your style with our zena letterpress design invitations. If you’re excited to wrap your wine-themed wedding in Pantone’s Fall 2014 colors, we offer these invitations in sangria and cypress green, as well as many other colors you might love.

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Dress the groom up! Sure, a Sangria-colored suit might be a little too much, but you can spice up the groom with hints of va-va-voom. Let me introduce you to the bow tie. It is by far the funnest place to slap color on the men of the wedding.

Another great invitation style you’ll love for this color theme is the south beach letterpress design. This look smacks of art deco, old movies, elegance, vintage Hollywood. This particular aesthetic is dripping in pearls, covered in elbow high gloves, and boasting of chandeliers and ballrooms.

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This dreamy, romantic, awe inspiring color is perfect- you can dress anything up in sangria. From the floor to the ceilings, this is an exquisite wedding palette.

Find dresses, bow ties, invitation ideas, and more at our Sangria-a-go-go inspiration board!

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Geometrics and How to Look Like a Square (on Purpose)

April 7, 2014 by Ajalon

Geometric shapes are in. The colors and the look are very potent and the combination of Art Deco and New Age aesthetics is a culture clash that somehow works. Minty greens, deep blacks, and gold gold gold are some of the staples you’ll find in this bold and beautiful look.

You can start planning by decking out the dessert table. Diamond shaped cookies look delicious and a triangle cake will be eye catching. Unusual colors are very flattering for these nontraditional sweets.

Use an equally uncustomary approach to your wedding with this strikingly beautiful Lakina letterpress design. The foil is eye catching and elegant and the shape and size of this stationery is unique.

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Cute little party favors can decorate the tables brightly and delight even the toughest party goers. Favor boxes would look great for the reception and seating areas.

Our Amanda wedding letterpress design is a great look to go with the geometric aesthetic (say that three times fast!). Your invitation stationery suite will be a charming addition to the theme of your big day.

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If you feel like really making a statement, go all out with your wedding dress. I promise no one will take their eyes off you.

Otherwise, for a more toned down look, dress yourself or your bridesmaids in a flattering outfit much like this one. The empire waist and feminine skirt are great looks for the women in the wedding.

For an understated look, work the patterns subtly into the shapes of the groom’s shoes. Prada will always be an excellent source for inspiration.

Get more ideas from our Pinterest boards! We’ve done all the work, just sit back and click!

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The Groom’s Shoes- Great Looks for the Coming Seasons

April 6, 2014 by Ajalon

Every guy I know takes pride in his shoes. It’s a universal fashion statement- whether you’re wearing Air Jordans, Chucks, or wing tipped dress shoes, you chose those kicks for a reason. They’re cool!

So why wouldn’t you think about your shoe selection on your big day? Wedding clothes are enormously important and your shoes are the appropriate place to punctuate your personal statement. You can play with your style, dress up or down, add color, add class. The shoes are what makes the man, and isn’t that fun?! We’ve put together a selection of our favorite looks and they’re all across the map:

Yes yes, we love the classic dress shoe, but you can’t not fawn over the chocolate brown and emu leather details in this pair of wedding wear. I bet that leather feels like butter.

This is the perfect shoe to impress the family! I like to see a groom step into the aisle in style, especially at an Ashley design themed wedding. This look is dreamy and regal and you won’t disappoint wearing a get up like this.

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Another Ashley-inspired pair of shoes are these guys. The color really pops and will look amazing peeking out under a tuxedo pant leg.

For a more modern look, and certainly a colorful one, you can spruce up your wardrobe with some pastel Chucks and radiant socks.

Your best bet to prepare your wedding guests for a colorful and fun wedding is to send them our Marigold letterpress design. The inks can be any color but they just look so good in greens, yellows, and oranges!

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Personally, my favorite look at any formal occasion is the dirty boot look. Nothing like a working man to take care of business. I love these Timberlands and wool socks, and a nice cowboy boot will always be classy, no matter how dusty.

This is perfect for stomping around your vineyard wedding reception or out in your mom and pop’s back yard. Check out our Zinfandel design, it will set the mood for your muddy, down-home shenanigans.

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Lastly, you can really spruce up your outfit with the footwear of a classic Hindu wedding. These golden shoes come with a matching sword, so get on it. This is a traditional look in Indian weddings, and I think this would go well with one of many different aesthetics in our Indian inspired designs.

For more footwear ideas, visit our shoe-centric inspiration board!

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Fall 2014 – Pantone Color Report: Cypress

April 2, 2014 by Ajalon

Fall in love with this year’s autumn color by Pantone

World renowned color expert Pantone has released another delicious color for Fall 2014 that we all adore here at Ajalon. The deep, multi-layered Cypress is a green that you can’t pass up when celebrating your big day.

Cypress is the shade of the Mediterranean trees that hug the coasts of Italy, California, and Louisiana. The color is flattering, intimate, and speaks to our most basic desire to punctuate a special occasion with fireworks, flare, friends and family.

Dress your wedding party in this shade and you’ll have a vibrant day full of smiles.

If you’re getting married in a cypress tree forest, that means you’ll most likely be near the beaches of a beautiful ocean. A perfect invitation design for this occasion would be Invitation by Ajalon’s key west pattern. The wedding and the RSVPs can be dotted with shells and starfish for an elegant look.

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Usher your guests across an ocean cove or impress the in laws with a private cocktail hour on the water.

Dying to visit your extended family in Italy during your celebration? Order bilingual invitations so that everyone knows the details of the ceremony and reception. One of our cypress-colored arrangements available for your Old World wedding is the savannah wedding design.

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Just remember to invite me to the wedding. I won’t say no to a homemade olive oil spread at the reception. Don’t forget the cheeses, wines, breads, and cured meats you’ll find surrounding you at your cypress tree-dotted Italian wedding.

A Southern ceremony wouldn’t be the same without cypress greens to uplift you and your guests. The flourish of Ajalon’s carmel wedding invitation design suggests the French influence in Louisiana culture and the organic aesthetic of the deep south.

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Don’t forget your pinstriped suits, bowties, and of course, your big brass band.

Want to get more inspiration for your big bash? Check out more of what we have to offer here with our day of the wedding items.

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Our 2014 Valentine’s Day Engagement Contest Winner!

April 1, 2014 by Ajalon

Congratulations Claire!

Claire and her fiance have won 100 letterpress invitations or save-the-date cards of their choice from our contest from earlier in February. Here at Invitations by Ajalon, we’re always very excited to see what special design our clients will choose, and there are over a hundred of them in our gallery!

This year’s winner submitted her dreamy story to us after her special guy proposed to her on the most romantic of holidays: Valentine’s Day.

“We got engaged in NY in Central Park. We live on Long Island and my friend and I made plans to get lunch at the Central Park Boathouse. On the way to the restaurant, I saw my fiance sitting at this gazebo on the water. It was such a beautiful moment, and was made even better when I realized that he hired a professional photographer to document the entire thing! The photographer even had pics of me outside of the park getting out of the limo!”

If you’d like to stay updated with our most recent contests, colors, and designs, check out our blog! We always have something new up our sleeve.

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Destination Wedding: France’s romantic Loire Valley

March 31, 2014 by Ajalon

There isn’t a more perfect setting for romance than France. Cobblestone streets, high fashion, and incredible food are all promises this country can keep, but it’s not just Paris you want to aim for while planning your destination wedding.

The Loire Valley in central France has everything you’ll want for a picturesque backdrop for your wedding. Rolling lavender fields turn quickly into wine country, and the vineyards wind throughout the charming towns and towering castles dating back to the French Renaissance. The Loire River sets the stage for beautiful scenery and butts up against the chateaux available for weddings, receptions, and getaways.

A perfect look for your announcements and invitations is our filigree wedding invitation design. Graceful and elegant, this stationery can be paired wonderfully with the enchantment you’ll be feeling in the fantastic castles in Loire Valley. Our real Ajalon couple Stephanie and Mhamed are using this design on their bilingual invitation for their own destination wedding.

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Another charming design for your French ceremony is the emiria wedding invitation design we have available. This dusty pink ink is so dreamy and can also be seen in deep purples and light grays.

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This is the greatest opportunity to wear your fairy tale-inspired wedding dress and adorn the wedding party in whimsical colors you’ll find all along the banks of the river.