In these days of mailboxes filled with nothing but junk mail, a gorgeous wedding invitation is like a special treat for your guests. It is their first glimpse into what to expect from your wedding day. A vehicle to express the formality (or lack thereof), the style and the tone of the event. Custom invitations are the perfect way to personalize what is too often a boring afterthought. I am sure you are thinking sounds great, but way too expensive. Let me introduce you to two artists that are making it available to the average couple.
Jennifer Tucker of White Tulip Designs works with clients to design a handmade pen and ink invitation set. Her designs are then professionally scanned and printed to produce a high quality gorgeous finished product. Because they are produced by hand, she can easily design a set of invitations, programs, favor boxes, etc. that aren't copies, but interpretations on the theme. You can see more examples of her work on her website
http://www.whitetulipdesigns.com/.
Another new favorite is Megan
Battistella of Adair Designs. Megan is a graphic designer that specializes in ornate and unique invitation suites. Her elaborate designs can also include special add-ons like custom belly bands and whimsical maps. I appreciate her spot-on color trend forecasting. Love the slate gray! You can see more of her work on her
blog at
http://adairdesign.blogspot.com/.
Just another example of how you don't have to spend more money, you just have to be more resourceful!
