Which is your favorite celebrity invitation of 2011?

2011 was a big year for celebrity marriages! I loved seeing all of the invitations, even if they weren’t letterpress ; ), and photos from the ceremonies and receptions.

I think it is safe to say that the Royal Wedding was the most anticipated wedding of the year. Which celebrity wedding excited you the most? I tend to get excited about a wedding with an awesome invitation!

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Here is my fav celebrity wedding invitations from 2011:

Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphreys

So many 2012 brides are asking us for an invitation that resembles Kim Kardashian’s. Who can blame them? That’s one hot monogram. An invitation box is an amazing way to enclose your invite as well.

via People Magazine

Prince William and Kate Middleton

Prince William did not stray from tradition with his wedding invitations. Classically designed to match Princess Diana’s invites, these invitations will go down in history, just like the Royal Wedding.

via Martha Stewart Weddings

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Celebritybrideguide.com collects photos of celebrity wedding invitations. Which is your favorite?

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Another battle begins…

Your wedding invitations are a defining part of your wedding celebration. They announce the details, set the mood and reflect your personality.

Have you put any thought into how you want your wedding invitations to be printed? If you are like most brides out there, you are trying to decide between letterpress and digital printing methods. There are things to love about both options– here are just a few.

Letterpress

Impression
The letterpress printing process has many ascetic qualities, one of them being the impression that the press leaves upon the invitation paper. Luscious, soy-based inks are impressed onto the paper, perfect for brides looking for a three-dimensional quality to their invite.

Tradition
Letterpress is a traditional printing method that is cherished by vintage lovers everywhere. If you are a bride who feels like they’re from another place in time, letterpress is the way to go.

Handmade
Letterpress adds a truly handmade feel to your wedding invitations, because they are! Each invitation is unique and the customization options are limitless.

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Digital

Budget-friendly
Most brides choose digital wedding invitations because they fit within their wedding budget. Large invitation suites require a lot of printing, which can get expensive with letterpress. There are equally elegant digital invitations as there are letterpress designs, available in a range of styles and themes.

DIY
Home printers make digital wedding invitations accessible to the DIY bride, if they can afford the ink. Although printing your wedding invitations at home is possible, we suggest working with a professional printer to ensure consistency and quality.

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Order samples today to experience the differences between letterpress and digital printing, and decide for yourself who will win this battle!

“We just received them today and they’re just amazing. Thank you and your team!” ~ Vidya

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Letterpress knows every language…

If you’re having a multicultural wedding celebration, creating a bilingual wedding invitation is an excellent way to embrace both the bride and groom’s heritage. Guests won’t have to work to translate any of your small details, keeping stress low for everyone.

Bilingual invitations are not limited to digital printing methods, either. If you you’re your heart set on letterpress, we can easily accommodate your needs! Here’s a few of our most popular bilingual letterpress wedding invitations:

South Beach

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Theodora

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Allison

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Paisley Designs for Indian Wedding Ceremonies

Our Indian wedding invitations are catching a lot of attention! We love printing letterpress invitations for our South Asian brides, so we take extra care when coming up with new invitation designs. Paisleys have been especially popular as of late, and I just can’t get enough of them!

Tanvi

Tanvi’s playful paisleys are perfect for a wedding ceremony any time of year.

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Devi

Devi’s eye-catching paisleys are sure to impress your guests!

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Sindhu

Sindhu displays romantic paisleys that everyone falls in love with.

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“I just wanted to let you know that we received our invitations and they look terrific. Our families were so impressed with the paper quality and designs, my sister even jealously remarked how they were a lot nicer than her own wedding invitations! I can’t thank you enough for your patience, professionalism, and personal attention you took in making my order perfect. As a bride, I have dealt with a lot of difficult and stress-inducing vendors and it was a relief to know that I was in good hands with Ajalon.

Thank you again and warm wishes,
Karen”

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Invitations by Ajalon’s Cape Cod Design for Destination Weddings

Our Cape Cod letterpress wedding invitation design is definitely one of my favorites of what we have printed thus far, if only for the beautiful, customized nautical blind impression!

This beautiful seaside wedding invitation design features a lovely lighthouse graphic that is sure to guide guests to your wedding ceremony.

One of our brides opted for the stunning blind impression which lends luxury to this destination design.

If you’re heading for the beach for your 2011 summer wedding, consider Cape Cod for your letterpress wedding invitation design. Ink colors, fonts, paper and more are all customizable to fit your wedding celebration.

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“I got so many compliments on the invitations!  Everyone loved them, including me! – Sara”

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Add Some Color to Your Invite (without the ink costs!)

There are limitless ways to customize your letterpress wedding invitation design, from your font choices to your ink colors. Sometimes customizing an invitation can get a little pricey, and this is where your DIY savvy comes into play!

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Are you searching for a pop of color within your one-color wedding invitation design? Try a 2^nd paper layer! One of the easiest and least stressful DIY projects, adding a 2^nd paper layer can actually be fun, and the results are stupendous!

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“I received the invitations last week and they are beautiful!  Thank you so much for creating these beautiful invites and working with me on our tight time schedule.  I really appreciate all of your effort and responsiveness.

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Digital Calligraphy Brings Modern Elegance to Letterpress

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Do you desperately want your wedding stationery to contain calligraphy, but can’t imagine writing everything out or paying for the service?

Digital calligraphy is an excellent option for brides who want that calligraphic charm without spending the time, energy, and money on the hand-made tradition.

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Calligraphy compliments endless letterpress wedding invitation designs, whether it is on the invitation itself, the outer and RSVP envelopes, or other wedding celebration stationery.

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Another great way to incorporate calligraphy into your letterpress wedding invitation is by printing only your names in digital calligraphy, and the rest of the invitation in a traditional font. The contrast of  fonts is  undeniably charming, and sets the tone for any wedding ceremony.

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Ask your letterpress printer if they can print digital calligraphy on your wedding invitation. Guests are sure to notice the luxurious style in which the wording is displayed, and they will never think twice about how much time you *actually* spent on it. ; )

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Bridal Showers Need Invitations, Too!

I always have a ton of fun at bridal showers, but hear they can be kind of stressful to put together if you are the hostess (or host!). The first step in lessening your stress is to get invitations!

Search around your town for local letterpress wedding invitation printers. Chances are they will have a great deal to offer you, and you may be able to match bridal shower invites with the bride’s letterpress wedding invitation design!

Depending on how formal of a bridal shower you are throwing, don’t forget place cards for the tables and “thank you” notes for the guests. People recognize the little details, and your delightful touches as a stress-free hostess will not go unnoticed!

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New York designers choose Spring 2011Pantone colors

Happy March! I am so looking forward to spring! 2011 has been a stylish year so far, there’s no doubt in my mind that brides and their weddings will continue to blow me away as the ice melts.

Pantone teamed up with famous New York designers such as Betsey Johnson, Christian Siriano, Tommy Hilfiger and more to come up with the top ten Pantone colors for Spring 2011.

I am loving them all, especially Silver Peony. I imagine some sweet weddings incorporating that  subtle color.

Honeysuckle

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Coral Rose

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Peapod

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Beeswax

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Silver Peony

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Check back tomorrow for more great designer-picked wedding invitation colors!

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Paper Size Matters

I’m not going to lie, sometimes I get a little tired of seeing standard wedding invitations. It’s not that I don’t appreciate them, but black ink on white, standard-sized paper gets old after awhile. I love when brides step out of the box with their wedding invitation designs!

One of the simplest ways to give your invitation additional charm is by choosing a unique paper size. Tea length paper is one of my favorites!

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This elongated size stands out in a crowd. You’re guests are sure to love the look and feel of this awesome letterpress wedding invitation option.

I love it even more when the invitation design is displayed horizontally on the tea length paper!

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Check out other paper options for your letterpress wedding invitation cards at our new Customization Page!

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