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?

Letterpress and Digital Specials for Brides Everywhere!

No matter what printing method you prefer, Invitations by Ajalon has an affordable special for everyone! Place your order or put down your deposit by February 29, 2012 to secure one of these amazing invitation deals:

$559 Letterpress

If you love the look and feel of letterpress, our letterpress wedding invitation special is an excellent choice! For $559, receive 100 5×7, one-color wedding invitations with 110 blank envelopes, and 100 one-color enclosure cards!

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$350 Digital

If you are looking for the crisp, clear ambience of digital printing, our $350 special is perfect for your big day. Receive 100 5×7, one-color digital wedding invitations with 110 blank envelopes, and 100 one-color digital enclosure cards.

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You are sure to impress guests with your luxurious invitations acquired with these budget-friendly specials. Contact Ajalon today to begin designing your dream wedding invitation suite!

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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What does a windmill have to do with my wedding invitation?

The Heidelberg Windmill has EVERYTHING to do with your letterpress wedding invitation, brides- and grooms-to-be! And instead of me sitting here and typing the process out to you, take a look at this informational video:

Stay tuned in 2012 as we spruce up our Video and YouTube page to give you more inside looks at the letterpress printing process.

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“Where do I sit?”

Guests not having assigned seats can result in disaster: bodies roaming around the room while speeches are being made, adults throwing temper tantrums because there is not enough room at a certain table…we’ve heard it all.

That’s why place cards are such an amazing and essential element within receptions! Not only will they keep stress at a minimum, everyone enjoys having a special place setting especially for them.

There are endless ways to customize your place cards and display them on your reception tables:

Tented cards sitting on plates is a classic and popular option.

Attaching name tags to your guest favors and arranging them at their place setting is another great way to make a place card.

There are also flat place cards, which save paper and reduce waste. Prop them up or lay them upon their plate for guests to find their seat.

What are some creative place cards you’ve seen at wedding receptions lately?

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Hey celebs, we’ll be watching you!

The 2011 celebrity wedding world was filled with excitement (the Royal Wedding, yay!), drama (Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries split after 72 days? Boo!), and love (third time’s a charm for Sir Paul McCartney…hopefully). We can only hope for an equally turbulent 2012!

Here are a few 2011 celebrity engagements that I will definitely be watching out for in the coming months:

Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel

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 THIS might be the most exciting news in the celeb wedding world! One goes through several stages after hearing the news: first is anger (Justin was going to be MY future-hubby!), second is grief (Justin and Britney are never getting back together?), third is happiness. This is one amazing couple, guys.

Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson

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 We saw Jessica’s ex, Nick Lachey, marry in 2011, it only makes sense that Jessica will wed in 2012! Everyone has been anticipating wedding plans in the works ever since hearing about her pregnancy with Eric Johnson. I cannot wait to see them unite as one happy family.

Kat Von D and Jesse James

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I was excited for this wedding in 2011! Then they called off their engagement. Now it’s back on! I cannot wait to see the celebration that this rock’n'roll couple will throw.

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I’ll be keeping my eye out for all their wedding invitations, do not fret! I hope they all choose letterpress. : )

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Digital or letterpress: which would you choose?

We’ve heard both sides of the story when it comes to the never-ending battle between letterpress and digital wedding invitations, and to tell the truth, we’re a bit torn! There are so many perks to both printing methods, how is one really supposed to choose?

Let’s think about this:

Letterpress

Letterpress is an amazing printing process that has been around for centuries. Luscious soy-based inks are impressed into Crane’s tree-free, 100% cotton Lettra, making any design come to life.

While this is a beautiful process, it is also rumored to be an expensive one! Luckily, there are some printers who have mastered the craft and can provide awesome deals and discounts.

Letterpress is perfect for brides who love that vintage feel or brides who want invitations that are classic and timeless. While old letterpress invitations were laid out letter by letter, contemporary designers–as well as the computer–has helped make this a modern and speedy quality endeavor.

After finalizing your proofs with Ajalon, your invitations can be printed and shipped within just 10 working days!

Why wouldn’t you want a letterpress invite?

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Digital

You might have thought letterpress was the ONLY way to print your wedding invitations until you saw the crisp, clean, digitally printed pieces available for equally astonishing prices.

Digital invitations are perfect for brides with large wedding celebrations. Multiple events, maps and directions, and accommodation cards are sometimes necessary items to include in a wedding suite, and all that letterpress CAN add up– a smart reason why digital may be the way to go for you.

Digital invites also allow you to use more technology within your design. Adding photos of you and your sweetheart will make your save-the-date something to be cherished, and maybe even framed!

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It all really depends on YOU! What are your needs and preferences? Talk with your wedding invitation consultant to discuss all of the little details and settle on the perfect printing method for your wedding invitations.

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Announce your big day in style with invitation boxes!

I cannot imagine a more luxurious way to deliver your letterpress invitations than within a wedding invitation box! Following in celebrity footsteps like Kim Kardashian, an invitation box will announce your big day with style and charm.

Guests will be honored to attend your celebration, especially after you have made them feel as if they were invited to the royal wedding (sans the faxed save the dates)! Invitations can be enclosed within their boxes in several different delightful ways.

You can even add embellishments to your invitation boxes, making sure your motif is present throughout the entire invitation set, even the packaging.

If you are a bride on a budget, consider sending out boxed invites to only your most important and honored guests (ie mom’s and dad’s), and mailing the rest in standard envelopes.

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Letterpress goodies for Valentine’s Day!

We’re lovers–not haters–over here at Invitations by Ajalon. That’s why we love Valentine’s day! There’s more than a few ways to incorporate letterpress into the holiday, whether you are single or hitched. Here are just a few:

*Send you’re loved one a letter on letterpress stationery. Whether you are professing your love, or just letting mom know to enjoy her day, everyone will appreciate it.

*Send flowers to a loved one with a mini letterpress note card attached.

*Host a brunch or dinner party for your close friends and loved ones! Use letterpress place cards at individual table settings to let them know where they are sitting.

*Attach letterpress gift tags to the wine bottles and gift packages you buy for your loved ones.

If you know any letterpress lovers, be sure you let them know how much you care with letterpress goodies on Etsy!

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New Floral Wedding Invitation for 2012

We love our new invitation design “Emiria!” The luscious floral motif radiates a classic, romantic feel, perfect for weddings everywhere. Whether you are a spring or winter bride, Emiria’s elegant design will set the tone for an amazing wedding celebration. Feel free to customize fonts, ink colors and more to make Emiria all your own.

We thought Emiria was perfect for all of you Twi-hards! If you are recreating Edward and Bella’s enchanted forest ceremony, Emiria may be just what you have searching for to announce your special day.

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