If you’re planning to mail your invitations to your guests in August, September or October, reserve your spot on the Custom Paper Works design schedule now.

It is highly recommended that you reserve a Design Start Date ahead of time because dates often book up months in advance.

For reference, the following is a schedule for weddings with invitations being mailed 6-8 weeks before the big day.

2010 Weddings & Celebrations
Januray 2011 – Reserve Design Start Date for October
February 2011 – Reserve Design Start Date for November
March 2011 – Reserve Design Start Date for December
April 2011 – Reserve Design Start Date for January.

*For DESTINATION WEDDING invitations, reserve a design start date that is at least 8 weeks before you wish to have the completed invitations in-hand.

Bar and Bat Mitzvahs should use the same schedule listed above for weddings.

I’ll be working on Kristen’s invitations soon, and I can’t wait, we’ve been chatting since last summer! (The anticipation!) They’re going to be classic and elegant with a beautiful ribbon. Her Save the Dates start with the basics of her invitations and feature a photo from their engagement photos.

I was especially thrilled to work on Liz’s invitations because she had picked one of my favorite design themes – the abstract, asymetrical circles. Add to that a layer of textured lilac paper,  matching ribbon and a seal with guest’s names printed on them, all in the semi-custom PocketFold. Originally the white cards and envelopes were going to be matte linen, but a last-minute change to the metallic really took them over the top. The seating chart and thank you cards complete the set. (more…)

Phil is an old friend who I hadn’t talked to in years until he found me on MySpace.  The timing couldn’t have been better as he needed wedding invitations! 

The simplicity of the artwork and the fonts work great together on this soothing design..a year later and I still look back at the photos and am instantly relaxed.