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Cheree Berry Wedding Invitations – Colorful & Creative

The newest trend in wedding invitations is lively and fun. More and more couples choose fresh shades for their invites to make them less stiff. More quirky invitations are likely to get a lot of praise, particularly from friends who are soon to be wed. A marriage ceremony really is an occasion to celebrate and the feel of the invitation must say so.

Exactly how does a wedding invitation become more vivid and exciting? The color palette selected for the marriage invitations has a big influence. While it’s still suggested to design it according to the shades of the wedding party, it’s always nice to employ bright colors.

Deep jewel tones are the latest trend on the runway and the same goes for marriage invitations. There are many delicious purples, glossy emeralds, fiery pinks and oranges and exciting blues. Gone are the years of being understated with pastels as a theme.

Many couples still choose unpretentious designs despite the vivacious colors selected. Minimalism and simplicity will in no way go out of fashion. Stylish lace patterns are still employed as an accent even for these tasteful wedding invitations.

Having uncomplicated patterns, the paper ought to have additional flourishes such as embossed monograms. The main paper should also feature textures apart from the imprinted detailing as it complements the expensive impression that most invitations are looking to to communicate. Having a monogram is still endorsed but in place of the initial, it ought to include the full names.

Shown here are invitations from our StrictlyWeddings.com partner, Cheree Berry Paper. Whimsical designs, unexpected details, touches of gold foil, and vibrant colors are just a few of the things you can expect. You can also expect personalized service and unique, unforgettable stationery – the kind of stationery that stays on the fridge for good because it’s just too fun to toss out.

Custom Designed Stationary Suites

For some, the wedding shower and/or wedding invitation is the first piece of communications to friends and families about your wedding. It can set the tone and generate excitement for whole experience. If this is you, then you might consider contacting a custom paper designer. The cost will be higher, but the impact will certainly leave its mark.

At Dallas-based Paradise Design Co., Alyssa Reeves designs 100% custom paper goods for weddings and all types of events. Her goal is to design with you in mind, so each piece is truly reflective of your personal style. “I love to meet with a bride and get a sense of her personal style, her bag, her shoes, even her hair and makeup give me a sense of what I would design for her, whether it’s classic & tailored or funky & fresh or some of both!” She also works hand-in-hand with your event designer or coordinator to make sure all her pieces compliment the event design, the flowers, the vibe of the whole event.

Specializing in designing a “stationery suite”, Alyssa loves to collaborate with the bride from day one, getting started with save-the-dates or travel books then wedding weekend pieces; from out-of-town guest gifts to wedding programs to favor packaging. “It makes such a strong statement to have all your paper pieces coordinate, it really does make an impression on your guests—they will see how thoughtful you’ve been of each detail. The best compliment I get is when a couple tells me ‘you wouldn’t believe how many raves we’ve gotten about the invitations and paper pieces!’.”

Paradise Design Co. has designed for weddings all over the country and is available for consultation by appointment only. For more details call her at 972.234.3722 (the web site is just a holding place at this time.)

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Save-The-Dates: The Basics

Who Should Send Them?

Couples marrying on a holiday weekend or at a destination wedding should send them.  For others, they are fun, but not mandatory.

What’s The Point? 

They give guests time to think about their schedule and travel plans.

When Do You Send Them? 

Mail at least six months but no more than a year before the ceremony.  Just don’t send them before you finalize your guest list.

What Should They Say? 

Include a short announcement of your impending nuptials, your names, the wedding date, and the words “Invitation To Follow.” Also, provide the name of the city where you will marry, plus your wedding Web site and any hotel and travel information, if available.

Did You Know?

Save-The-Date cards have been a fixture on the wedding scene for 10 years.

Paper Affair Opens In Plano

The Grand Opening Party for Paper Affair’s new store in Plano is this Thursday from 6 – 9 p.m. Live music, food, door prizes, etc.

“I Thee Wed”  is the wedding section of Paper Affair.  This large amount of space is devoted to weddings, huge assortment of special order albums, custom wedding albums and guest books, etc.

Also, during the month of September, Paper Affair is offering free printing on in-stock Christmas and Holiday cards.  Get a head start on your holiday shopping!

Wedding Invitations: Details That Make Them Special

Choose a typeface that fits your style. Cathy John, owner and designer of Bella Cosa in Dallas, says popular fonts among brides includes:

• Bickham Script
• Edwardian Script
• Mrs. Eaves
• Copperplate
• Garamond
• Futura

Keep the wedding theme going, use these wedding stamps for your invitations and thank you notes (Available Here).

Need a giggle, watch this wedding invitation humor:

Classic and Elegant Invitations

The Write Selection carries a variety of selections of stationary and invitations by such brands as Vera Wang, Crane and Claudia Calhoun.

Don’t see what you want? An on-staff graphic designer can create custom invitations.