Invitation Consultants Blog - Wedding and Party Inspiration

PRODUCT FEATURE | SAVE THE DATE PHOTO MAGNETS

Our new Save the Date magnets are clean and are designed with a modern aesthetic. By showcasing your photographs in creative ways, the designs will stir quite the buzz about your wedding when your guests receive them. With completely customizable color schemes and interesting typography, any fridge or bulletin would feel dressed up with these magnets stuck to them.

We like to say that these are the perfect way for you to stay on people's minds! Happy customizing!

{Party Inspiration} A Roaring Twenties, Gatsby-Inspired Soiree

Unless you're living under a rock, you probably know that Baz Luhrmann's rendition of the Great Gatsby premieres this weekend. With a stellar, unexpectedly modern soundtrack and an all-star cast (we still swoon over Leonardo DiCaprio around here), we have high hopes of loving the movie. A vintage inspired party is always chic. We love the idea of throwing a Roaring Twenties themed party because it allows for decadent styling and a chance to go back in time. Its popularity allows for lots of flexibility with the type of party you throw. A Great Gatsby theme would be a perfect for a birthday party or a cocktail party (yes a lavish tablescape would make us swoon). Our Roaring Twenties invitation channels flapper fashion and would be ideal for a bachelorette party, bridal shower, or even just a girl's night out. No matter how you decorate your night, always be sure to serve a delicious dessert. An art deco, Great Gatsby inspired cake would be a showstopping detail for any party!

PRODUCT FEATURE | ADVICE INVITATIONS FOR BRIDES, MOM-TO-BE's & BABIES

These latest designs feature colorful design elements and a place for party attendees to write advice for the guest(s) of honor. Ideal for baby and bridal showers, our advice invitations invite in style and cleverly feature special sections that you can cut at the dotted line and bring with you to the party.

Whales, owls, and elephants are common critters for themed baby showers while floral designs are gorgeous for any bridal themed invitation. Trendy patterns and sophisticated color palettes make these invitations oh so eye-catching.

Check back soon as we are adding these designs (plus more) to the site everyday! See What's New at InvitationConsultants.com for all of your invitations, stationery & gift needs!

Five Fab Questions with...SimplyBridal!

Today, we're chatting with Natalie from SimplyBridal, a online wedding gown retailer. She has some insight to share on bridal fashion, which is always a hot topic at our office!

How did SimplyBridal get its start?

After watching an episode of Say Yes to the Dress, our founder, Lawrence Ng, realized how important the dress was to the bride and how the bride had to stretch beyond her budget to buy the dress she wanted. This was not right. He decided to start his own bridal company because he felt that women should be able to have not only the dress but also the wedding of their dreams at an accessible price. Less than two years later, SimplyBridal now has a showroom in Los Angeles, have over four hundred wedding dresses, and ships to twenty-five countries.

What’s your favorite part of your job?

My favorite part of my job is the people! Since we're start-up, a bridal company, and an e-commerce company, we have a very unique blend of the fashion, tech, and business-savvy people. The bridal industry as a whole has also been incredibly nice and filled with generous, creative people.

What is your favorite wedding dress trend of the moment?

I love lace overlays! Lace has a reputation of being old and stuffy; I used to think of lace doilies or tablecloths, but lace overlays seemed embody sensuality and femininity. 

What is one piece of advice you would like to share with brides?

I actually have a ton of advice for brides -- I'm a huge proponent of emergency kits --, but after much thought I think that it's always important to remember that the wedding is the wonderful beginning of the rest of your life. 

Tell us your prediction for bridal gown fashion this year…

There were some stunning gowns at the Oscars last month and I'm pretty sure many brides will be choosing gowns with interesting textures and thought through details. Naomi Watts and Jennifer Lawrence wore two of my favorite gowns. Although I personally adore soft and pretty details like lace :), I think many brides will react against the current romantic trend and those sexy thigh slits (Monique Lhuillier and Maggie Sottero, I'm looking at you) and go for dresses not only look but also feel amazing. 

Thank you, Natalie for sharing with us. You can shop SimplyBridal online - and don't forget to check out their blog and tumblr! They're also on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube! 

Product Feature | New Ecru Color Wedding Invitations

Our new traditional ecru wedding invitations are the perfect way to set a luxurious tone for your event. Printed on ecru paper, each design focuses on typography and classic design.

From medallions to monograms, crests to focuses on your names, each design is uniquely elegant.

Not only will you find flat printed invitations, but layered ecru wedding invitations and sheer looks are also quite popular. Sometimes less is more and we love that these designs deliver classic looks in a modern way.

Designs shown: Preston Suite | Graceful Crest | Medallion Monogram | Joyfully Tying | Bold Monogram

Product Feature: Save the Date Postcards

How adorable are our new Save the Date Post Cards? They are focused and to the point, yet oh so stylish at the same time. We love the idea of post cards because are a wonderfully simple idea and guests don't have to open the envelope to get to the good stuff (your event of course!). They are small enough for recipients to hang on the fridge or bulletin board and make an artistic statement with bold colors and interesting typography. Photos are a must on these designs and some even incorporate a calendar to personalize with a date.

Another practical advantage to sending a post card is that you'll be able to effectively send it with a lower cost budget. The stamp cost is less with a post card and you'll also save with no envelope cost. At affordable pricing, we recommend one of our traditional or unique post card designs.

Designs shown: Blissful Save the Date Postcard | Sincere Save the Date Postcard | Cycling Save the Date Postcard | Newsworthy Date Postcard

{Fab*Bride} A Bridal Spotlight on Amy!

Welcome our own Amy to the Fab*Bride family! We are so elated to show you gorgeous Amy on her wedding day to Vince. Her dress is so unique and Elizabeth Greve Photography was able to capture Amy's loveliness to a "t." Let's ask Amy a few questions...

Lots of emotions run through your mind the week, the day, the morning of, and right before you get married.  Tell us about how you were feeling in those final moments leading up to your big day through the moment you said your “I Do’s.” It was kind of surreal finally getting to the “big day.” I woke up, had coffee, and began by writing a note to Vince. I waited to write it because I wanted all the happiness and emotion I was feeling to come through my words to him. After that, each part of getting ready process got me more and more excited that I was getting married. The girls and I got our nails and hair done together, and then headed over to the mansion to finish getting ready. When the photographer arrived, I think I had permagrin. I was so happy to be marrying my favorite person and being around everyone I loved.

Now that the wedding is done and has been photographed so seamlessly, what was/were your favorite detail(s) of the wedding? I have so many favorite parts - I loved getting ready, having our first look (which I highly recommend!), walking down the aisle with my Dad, and saying our vows. Everything was amazing.

Brilliant Product Idea: Nautical Wedding Favors

Ahoy! You might remember Amy's post all about our new and personalized wine labels. Now we thought it would be a nice idea to provide a brilliant use for your beverages: give them away as favors at your wedding or event. We've chosen this Nautical Wine Label as inspiration for your next nautical theme party. You can group the bottles together on a table for takeaways at the end of the event or incorporate each one into your centerpiece of your table. Personalize your label with your names and party date and it will double as a keepsake and a conversation piece. Anchors aweigh!

Other images of nautical inspiration: nautical wedding bouquet, a sailor knot headband, navy striped heels

Product Feature: Personalized Art Prints

Our custom prints collection is now available for purchase and we couldn't be more thrilled! What better a way to bring life to your home than with art? From patterned pieces with monograms to personalized photo creations to artistic watercolor works, we've designed something for everyone.

We have a variety of prints to choose from and most certainly more on the way! We simply adore them!

What do you think? Personalize your favorite art print and let us know!

How To Dress For: A Beach Chic Wedding

If you have received a beach wedding invitation, chances are you will want to make a tropical statement. The ideal attire for a beach wedding is a colorful sundress or a flowing maxi dress. We love the romantic silhouette and bright hues of the Calypso silk hand screen dress above. Most likely you will want to skip heels and opt for a metallic or bejeweled sandle. A lightweight wrap is always essential for beach breezes. Last but not least, every ensemble can be finished off with a gorgeous clutch, a sophisticated necklace, and a fabulous statement ring. Pick one bright piece or mix and match any of the above and you'll be the perfect attendant of a beachy-chic affair.