Fleeting Flora Make Lasting Impressions on Guests

I have not met a single soul that does not appreciate the cherry blossom tree, known to the Japanese as the “sakura.” The beautiful spring flowers begin blossoming on thousands of trees all around Japan in the months of March, April and May and are truly a sight to see.

After the devastating earthquake and tsunami (AND nuclear crisis), we can only hope the Japanese will have a moment of peace to take in the beauty of this natural phenomenon.

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Every year people from all over the world visit Japan to take part in “hanami,” which is simply a cherry blossom viewing party. In honor of this beautiful sight, I present to you our Sakura letterpress wedding invitation design.

The intricate use of two ink colors on this floral wedding invitation is as wonderful to view as the real thing!

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Don’t forget that 100% of our letterpress wedding invitation sample pack proceeds are still being donated to For Japan With Love through March 31, 2011! Order a sample of Sakura to help us send a shelter box to someone in need!

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Bird Themes for Spring 2011 Brides

There are so many charming themes floating around for spring, it’s really hard for me to pick a favorite.

For outdoor, garden weddings, I can think of nothing better than birds! I love the versatility of this winged creature. From their cages, nests, and songs, so many  lovely traits can lend themselves to your wedding ceremony (and invitation! ).

Here are some bird themed wedding invitations to inspire you for spring:

Birds sitting in branches, printed in a second ink color, really pop off of our Savannah letterpress wedding invitation design.

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If you’re aiming for a more classic design, while still incorporating your love of birds, try a small symbol within your wedding invitation. Our Victorian letterpress wedding invitation design retains its traditional beauty while bringing in the birds.

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Remember that if you have your own favorite bird to incorporate into your letterpress wedding invitation, no problem! We can customize an invitation just for you.

Stay tuned for more bird motifs in part 2 of this two-part post!

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New York designers choose Spring 2011 Pantone ColorsCheck out Part 1 of this post for the first five Pantone Spring 2011 colors!

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.

Russet

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Blue Curacao

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Lavender

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Silver Cloud

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Are you a Spring 2011 bride? What wedding colors will you be using this season?

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Don’t forget to thank your guests after the celebration!

Your guests love you and cherish the opportunity to be included in your wedding celebration, so why not thank them after it’s all over?

Wedding thank you cards are on the rise as thankful brides begin to share their gratitude for their guests through letterpress. Here are a few ways to incorporate your wedding invitation motif into elements such as your Thank You cards:

Thank You Cards

For a formal feel, have the words “Thank You” printed amongst your wedding invitation motif. You can write your notes on the back of these exquisite letterpress thank you cards.

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Custom Cards

Some couples opt to have their Thank You cards personalized with their names, instead of “Thank You.” Guests will love the personalized touch of your custom thank you cards. Be sure to order extra to use later!

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Blank Cards

Blank cards a big hit if you have an awesome invitation design that you can’t help but show off.

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No matter how you do it, don’t forget to show your guests your appreciation with letterpress thank you cards!

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One of the most stressful things about a wedding program is the wording. Just what should you include in that thing? Continued from Part 1.

The Wedding Ceremony

Depending on what kind of ceremony you are having, guests may get anxious wondering when the “I do’s” are going to happen. Guide guests through the ceremony with a schedule of events. You can even mention the smallest of details, such as what songs are being played during the ceremony.

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Personalization

Now that you’ve included the necessary details, don’t forget to add personal touches. A story about how you and your sweetheart met, or a marriage poem will have guests falling in love with your love.

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I hope these tips help ease the stress of your wedding program planning!

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When picking out the perfect wedding invitation, don’t forget to think about necessary items like maps and direction cards. These helpful invitation accessories will ensure all of your guests show up on time to the right location!

Map

Custom maps are fun for brides and grooms to make and easy for guests to follow!

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Map + Direction Card

Don’t trust Grandma to follow the map you had made? Include directions with a visual map to make sure no one gets lost.

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Direction Card

Sometimes people need to read directions rather than look at a map. Give details like dates, times and addresses along with your directions so your guests can get on top of things all in one card.

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A Tropical Twist for Your Wedding Ceremony

As one of Invitations by Ajalon’s many floral wedding invitation designs, Passion steals the show for destination brides. Passion was designed as the perfect destination wedding invitation for any couple that wants to bring their guests to a tropical wedding venue.

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The delicate details of this uniquely letterpress printed invitation card will have your guests craving a tropical getaway the moment it lands in their hands.

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Affordable Letterpress Wedding invitations and a Bit of DIY

When it comes to finding elegant, affordable, and customizable wedding invitations sometimes the search can seem endless. With so many different online wedding invitation printers, brides can be overwhelmed with all the options. You want something that is beautiful, wont break the bank but also has a little custom personality that is unique for your wedding. To help you on your affordable, elegant and custom wedding invitation search, I have compiled a list of three important reminders that should help you on your journey.

Nothing satisfies the desire for elegant wedding invitations quite like letterpress printing. Letterpress wedding invitations designs hold an understated aesthetic that is par excellence in the wedding invitation arena. The deep impressions and bold designs make letterpress wedding invitations a must have if you want elegant, beautiful or unique wedding invitations.

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Some brides steer away from letterpress printing because of the perceived added costs that they might incur. But it is very possible to find affordable letterpress wedding invitations by looking for specials or discounts from online printers. Make sure to ask the printers you are thinking of working with if they have any specials on letterpress wedding invitations before ordering, this could save you hundreds of dollars.

If you are looking to add a little custom flavor to your letterpress wedding invitation design, consider doing a little post production DIY to your envelopes and add an envelope liner. This gives your wedding invitations an added feel of personalization and uniqueness that is hard to achieve any other way. It is not that hard or time consuming, and we even have a short instructional video that explains in a step by step process exactly how to cut and insert your envelope liners.

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Pattinson’s Wedding Invitation Wonders

I am not typically one to follow celebrity gossip, though it seems next to impossible when it relates to the Twilight movie series. Actors Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart are major stars of the Twilight series and therefore their lives cannot help but be broadcasted throughout the news media. Which is why I was not surprised when I heard that Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart were getting married.

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Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart recently announced their engagement to get married which was met with joy and enthusiasm from all their fans. But the only thing I could think of was what are their wedding invitations going to look like? Would their wedding invitations be custom, artisan crafted, gold foiled or printed in blood?

The only proper way to announce the marriage of Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart is with custom crafted letterpress wedding invitation designs. To match the classical look and authentic quality that these Twilight characters have built up, many media critics have said that this couple will almost certainly be choosing letterpress wedding invitations.

But no matter what type of wedding invitations this power couple will choose, they will be working with professionals who provide excellent customer service and amazing quality in their letterpress wedding invitations.

After ordering her wedding invitations from Invitations by Ajalon, Linda said:

“I received my invitations yesterday. They look great!! I can’t wait to give them out to my family and friends. Thanks again!!!”

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Indian and Hindu Letterpress Wedding Invitation Designs

Even in the world of letterpress wedding invitations, there is almost nothing as beautiful as a custom crafted Indian wedding card design. The intricate patterns, Hindu themes and Indian style inspiration, Indian letterpress wedding invitation cards have everything that an Indian bride could ever want.

When planning your Indian wedding card design, there are several custom and personalized design ideas that you might like to keep in mind. If beautiful letterpress wedding invitations are what you are after, then don’t forget about:

Foil Stamping

With recent innovations in the letterpress wedding invitation industry, foil stamping has become a popular addition to Indian wedding card designs. Some brides like to print their names in foil, while others choose have their entire wedding invitations printed in this amazing medium. And remember, foil comes in many diverse colors and styles, so you are not limited to just gold and silver.

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Blind impression

There is a wondrous printing method unique to letterpress called blind impression. This effect creates an inkless impression upon the surface of your invitation set that is physically as well as aesthetically pleasing. This is a perfect addition to many different styles of Indian wedding card designs.

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Mandala Patterns

Part of the beauty of Indian wedding card is incorporating traditional themes and patterns into the invitation design. Many brides choose to use mandala patterns in their invitations, but when it comes to your invitation, the sky is the limit.

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After receiving her letterpress Indian wedding cards from us, Sindhu said:

“The invitations came out AMAZING, a million times more beautiful than I ever have imagined them. The colors all turned out to be a perfect match and the gold foil is absolutely stunning. I am speechless.”

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