Brighten up your wedding celebration with neon!

Neon is everywhere right now—and don’t you just love it? A few years back, neon did nothing but remind me of tacky ‘80s windbreakers. I must admit I now see these bright hues in a whole new light!

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This Brooklyn Bride post is what really convinced me that neon is do-able in the wedding world. In no way are those bright neons overpowering or tacky; in fact, quite the opposite! There’s no doubt in my mind that a bold bride can make neon work for them in chic, luxurious ways.

Even our most vintage and traditional wedding invitation designs look amazing when printed with neon inks. Check out our Vintage Lace design printed in bright green, pink and orange hues:

Do you love or hate the neon trend?

The Bachelor has taken over Sonoma County!

Never before have I enjoyed reality television so much! What I love most about this season of The Bachelor is that it takes place right here in Sonoma County, California. I don’t have cable, so most of my interest involves looking up the filming locations after episodes have aired. ; )

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I love hearing about Ben and his contestants hanging out in the Sonoma Plaza, eating it up at the girl & the fig, and roaming around the outskirts of Windsor (my hometown!) for romantic picnics. Who else gets excited when they see something familiar in the media?

I only wish the writers of the show would have written in a trip to Invitations by Ajalon, in between Santa Rosa and Sebastopol! hehe The girls could have picked out their dream invitation design, and Ben could’ve gotten his hands dirty in the Windmill… ; )

Here are some Wine Country wedding invitation designs we think would be perfect for the Bachelor and his lucky lady:

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Wording wedding invitations when the bride’s family is hosting

We have a few posts on proper invitation wording, but we thought we’d provide some visuals so you can see the real deal.

There are two ways to go about wording your wedding invitation when the bride’s family is hosting the affair: formal and casual.

Formal

You can tell that the invitation is a formal one just by reading the first few lines.

If someone has requested the “honor” or “honour” of your presence, the ceremony will take place in a house of worship.

Casual

Using poems, short phrases and other clever wording will really get guests excited about your upcoming big day.

There’s many different ways to word your wedding invitations, whether you are aiming for a formal or casual tone. Be sure to discuss these little details with your invitation consultant!

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The Last Letterpress Deal of 2011!

If you are searching for exquisite, affordable letterpress wedding invitations, you have found the right place! Order or place your desposit by December 31, 2011, take advantage of 100 one-color letterpress invitations with 110 blank envelopes, as well as 100 one-color enclosure cards for only $559!

Your wedding invitation set will impress your guests and get them excited about your upcoming celebration. Whether you are throwing an intimate garden wedding or a lavish Indian affair with hundreds of guests, a letterpress invitation is sure to impress your guest list.

If you haven’t caught on to the wonder that is letterpress printing, let me offer you a few reasons why it is the preferred printing method of choice by brides all over the world:

The Impression

Deep impressions will have guests ogling your invites for days!

The Sustainability

Soy-based inks and tree-free paper will keep your conscious feeling good about your invitations’ impact on the planet.

The Hand-Crafted Aura

Most brides love the vintage, hand-crafted ambiance of the letterpress printing process. We print our wedding invitations on our Heidelberg Windmill, a machine that has been around for centuries.

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Add some color to your letterpress invitations!

If there is one custom element I could choose to add to a wedding invitation, it would definitely be edge painting! Edge painting is a glorious customization trend that is super hot right now.

Only the edges of your thick paper are painted, adding a pop of color and a luxurious tone to your wedding invitation design. Color choices are up to you! Choose a coordinating color from your wedding color scheme, or go bold with bright pinks, blues or yellows.

We used a dark green color to edge paint our Thanksgiving greeting cards.

Gold is an excellent option as well!

No matter what color you choose, your edge painted invitations are sure to impress your guests.

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What kind of paper does Invitations by Ajalon print on?

We have a few different customization options for you to choose from when designing your wedding invitation. Whether your invite is letterpress, digital or offset, the perfect paper could be just what you need to set the tone for your big day.

So what are your options?

Standard Letterpress Papers

If you are opting for the luxurious, deep impressions of the letterpress printing process, our standard letterpress papers are an excellent choice. We use Crane Lettra’s tree-free, 100% cotton papers for most of our letterpress jobs. The soft, textured paper is perfect for impressing ink and is available in white, pearl and ecru.

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Standard Digital Papers

Our digital papers are also recycled, containing 30% post-consumer waste and are Green Seal certified. Their smooth finishes are perfect for digital printing, producing a crisp, beautiful image. Our digital papers are also available in white, pearl or ecru.

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Colored Papers

If you’re looking for more color within your wedding invitation design, we have a large array of colored papers to print on. Let your invitation consultant know what exactly you are looking for, and we’ll make it happen!

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Textured Papers

Textured paper, available in a range of styles and colors, adds charm, depth and dimension to your wedding invitation design.

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Thick Papers

Thick paper is ideal for edge painting and super deep impressions.

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Bamboo Papers

Bamboo paper is a beautiful eco-friendly choice for wedding invitation stationery. The unique texture of bamboo paper coupled with the sustainable nature of the bamboo plant creates a wonderfully green wedding invitation resource.

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Tangerine Tango dances its way into our hearts…

Remember back in September when Pantone released their Spring Fashion Color Report? We sure do! We could tell from the beginning that these hues were going to stand out in a crowd, and we’re not surprised that one of the boldest colors, Tangerine Tango, was announced Pantone’s Color of the Year.

Tangerine Tango, contrary to some of our computer monitors, is a deep reddish orange. While this color will work wonders in the fashion world for olive- and dark-skinned individuals year-round, I’m envisioning Tangerine Tango as a go-to color for 2012 Fall brides.

Letterpress and digital invitations will showcase Tangerine Tango beautifully. How do you feel about incorporating this bold hue into your wedding color scheme?

I think it will work perfectly in color combinations with dark browns, light yellows and khaki. Teals and aquas will also work wonders alongside Tangerine Tango for 2012 weddings, as showcased in our Tanvi design.

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Here are some of our other invitation designs that embrace Tangerine Tango’s bold nature:

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Let me know how you feel about Tangerine Tango, and of any killer color combinations you think of!

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Pantone predicts the color trend forecast for 2012

Check out the other colors chosen for Pantone’s Spring 2012 Fashion Color Trends!

Bellflower

We saw a lot of purple in 2011, and are so happy to see it being carried into 2012! Bellflower is a wonderful color to include in your wedding color scheme.

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I can only imagine the floral arrangements that will come to match this sweet purple hue. There’s no doubt in my mind that Bellflower can set the mood for a charming, outdoor garden wedding ceremony, as well as a lavish, indoor event.

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Affordable Letterpress for Your Upcoming Wedding

Have you been searching for the perfect letterpress wedding invitation for your big day but been thrown off by the high costs some printers charge? Here at Invitations by Ajalon, we love providing superb letterpress wedding invitations at affordable prices for brides of all kinds.

Whether you are on a budget or just looking for a great deal, you have found us at the right time. Until August 31, 2011, take advantage of 100 one-color letterpress wedding invitations, 110 blank envelopes and 100 one-color enclosure cards for only $499! This is originally a $559 special, so don’t let it pass you by.
We love providing you with stylish, customizable letterpress wedding invitation designs that satisfy your tastes and fit the tone of your upcoming ceremony. Place your deposit today to secure this unbeatable deal, or contact us for more information regarding your dream invitation suite.

“HUGE THANKS to Trish and the group at Ajalon Printing for ensuring that our invitations turned out better than we could have hoped for. Both sets of picky parents were VERY pleased and the results were so beautiful. Thanks again for all your hard work and for such great customer service (and your patience to all the changes/updates!). We were so lucky to have you make our wedding invitation dreams come true! ♥! ~Manj”

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Affordable Letterpress Invitations for Your Wedding

Everyone loves letterpress wedding invitations, but I always hear brides complaining that they cannot afford them. There are lots of ways to cut down the cost of the amazing printing process, but it definitely helps when a special or deal is offered from the very beginning

Invitations by Ajalon is offering 100 one-color letterpress wedding invitations and enclosure cards and 110 blank envelopes for only $559! Simply place your deposit by June 30, 2011.

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This awesome stationery deal is sure to help you achieve those letterpress dreams!

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Go to the Invitation Gallery

Check out our special on letterpress invitations and save!