Elegant New Wedding Invite Design for 2012

One of my favorite designs of our new wedding invitations is definitely Driftwood!

I love the look of a classic monogram, and the blind impressed ampersand is one of the classiest accents I have seen in awhile.

If you have been searching for a luxurious wedding invitation design perfect for your big day, Driftwood might be it!

Customize ink colors, font choices, and more to match the tone of your upcoming big day. If you have a specific color scheme in mind, feel free to add a second (or third!) ink color to your invitation wording.

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Add some color to your invites with a 2^nd paper layer!

Amongst all of the customization options out there for wedding invitations, a second paper layer has to be one of the easiest, most effective ways to add some color and “punch” to your invitation design. If you want to work a second hue into your one-color letterpress invitation without paying for an extra ink color, a second paper layer is the way to do it.

A second paper layer will create a “border” around your invitation design and is available in many different sizes, depending on how much of that border you want to show.

Your second paper layer will also add elegance to your invite that can be felt. When guests hold an invitation in their hands that is affixed to a second paper layer, it is automatically understood that time, energy, and planning went into creating that nuptial announcement.

How are you customizing your wedding invitation design? If you are looking for an easy DIY project or if you simply want to add some luxury to your suite, a second paper layer is it!

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What trend are you giving in to on your big day?

We love these wedding trends over at Best Wedding Sites! Ombre cakes, confetti and chalkboard menus are all things we’ve seen pinned on Pinterest, and we just can’t get enough.

Two of my favorite trends on the list were invites with hand-drawn illustrations and signature drinks!

Invitations with Hand-Drawn Illustrations

Hand-drawn graphics are an especially excellent touch for letterpress wedding invitations. The drawing is actually impressed into the paper, adding definition and charm to the art.

Signature Drinks

Everyone has a signature drink! Whether it is a virgin margarita or a whiskey sour, your signature drink is an expression of your personality, and everyone enjoys the way they taste. ; )

What are your favorite 2012 wedding trends?

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An elegant invitation design for true love birds…

“Live, laugh, love” is an inspiring quote we hear, but often take for granted. Invite your guests to experience the beginning of your new journey into marriage with a stunning invitation design fit for ceremonies of all kinds.

Let Beaumont’s adorable “love birds” motif set the tone for a classic or casual wedding ceremony.

Guests will take delight in the subtle, yet classic aura of ourBeaumontwedding invitation design, whether you choose digital or letterpress printing.

Matching enclosure cards will ensure no one forgets your upcoming big day!

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Gothic Wedding Invitation Design for Dramatic Affairs

Designed to match the tone set by the Ledson Castle in Kenwood, California, our new Bianca design radiates true luxury and gothic charm.

Perfect for our classic and romantic couples, this elegant invitation design is sure to prepare your guests for your big day with it’s dramatic design.

Bianca looks amazing whether letterpress or digitally printed. Mix and matching your printing options is also an excellent way to create a large invitation set without breaking the bank.

Your matching enclosure cards will make this an invitation set that no one will forget. Customize ink colors, fonts and more to make Bianca truly “you.”

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Get to know Bianca better within our Invitation Gallery!

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Invitations for Wine Country Couples

If you are planning to say “I do” surrounded by beautiful vineyards, you’ll need a beautiful invitation to match the glory of your venue! Your wedding invitation sets the perfect tone for your big day. Here are a few wedding invitations perfect for Wine Country celebrations.

St. Helena

St. Helena is a bit more modern than our other Wine Country wedding invitation designs. We love the flowing vines and luscious leaves adorning this invite. It even looks great with one ink color or two!

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Micaela

Micaela is super chic and elegant for modern couples.

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Zinfandel

Your custom monogram really sets the stage for your big day on this wedding invitation design.

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While these wedding invitation designs will work any time of year, we especially think fall is a great time to tie the knot at a winery.

When is your Wine Country wedding?

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Erika is perfect for spring wedding celebrations!

Are you looking for the ideal invitation card for your 2012 spring wedding? Erika might be it! Erika is one of our newest wedding invitation designs and she looks gorgeous whether digitally or letterpress printed.

Let intertwining floral vines set the tone for your classic indoor ceremony or your intimate outdoor garden celebration.

Matching enclosure cards will make this a wedding invitation suite no one will forget.

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You can also customize your ink colors, paper, and font choices. Our designers are here to make Erika truly “you!”

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Another Chance to Win 100 Letterpress Invites!

We love Pinterest over here at Invitations by Ajalon, almost as much as we love a good giveaway! That’s why we’re combining the two to create one awesome contest. We love imagining how our invitation designs work their way into your dream wedding celebrations; here’s your chance to SHOW us!

Because we love weddings of all kinds, our winner will be selected at random by a trusty random number generator. If you need an invitation to join in on the Pinterest fun, just let us know! Email us at pr@ajalon.com and we’ll make sure you receive an invite to participate.

The Grand Prize: 100 one-color letterpress wedding invitations in the design of your choice from our Invitation Gallery. Here is a sample board to give you an idea on how to get started.

Good luck! We can’t wait to see what your big days look like!

Contest ends Wednesday, April 18th; winner announced Friday, April 20th, on the blog.

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Use Your Own Art in Your Wedding Invitation!

Do you have a design in mind for your wedding motif that is not already in our invitation gallery? Do not fret! We love using your customer-provided art to create an invitation especially for you!

Perhaps it is a piece of religious art that you love:

Or a poem that especially touches you and your fiancé:

Or your family’s coat of arms:

Or simply an image you fell in love with that matches your wedding theme:

There are endless ways to create the perfect wedding invitation design. Have fun with it!

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Affordable letterpress and digital invites for everyone’s budget!

Are you and your love obsessed with letterpress printing but in your research have found that it is entirely out of your wedding planning price range? Look no further! Invitations by Ajalon has an awesome letterpress wedding invitation deal just for you!

Place your order by April 30, 2012 and receive 100 one-color letterpress printed wedding invitations with 110 blank envelopes, and 100 one-color letterpress enclosure cards for only $559!

This is an awesome deal not to be missed. Even if you have more than 100 guests, the price of adding on a extra cards STILL seriously beats the competition’s high prices!

And if you haven’t yet been charmed by time-old tradition that is letterpress printing, perhaps our digital wedding invitations will strike your fancy!

Place your order by April 30, and receive 100 one-color digitally printed wedding invitations with 110 blank envelopes, and 100 one-color digitally printed enclosure cards for only $350!

The crisp, clean aura of our digital wedding invitations will be adored by guests, while our letterpress is truly a sight to see. If you are having a bit of trouble deciding which print method is best for you, be sure to order samples!

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