Working With The Invitation Maven
When I am first introduced to new clients, the first questions many ask is “what books do you work out of?” and “how do you work?” I understand where the first question comes from: many people don’t think that custom invitations are an option, perhaps because of a preconceived notion that custom invitations are always expensive. That is not necessarily the case. In fact, when you work with me, you get more than just invitations. Here are a few reasons why hiring the Invitation Maven will be one of the best decisions you can make. Since your event starts the moment your guests ...
Choose the Right Fonts to Set the Tone
Fonts are more than just words on a page. Every font conveys a different mood or feeling. They add personality to the invitation, and they make a subconscious impression and create an emotional connection to the event. Because the party starts when the invitation arrives, I tell my clients to make that first impression a good one. By using fonts creatively and finding the perfect font for each invitation, I aim to create anticipation and excitement for each client’s event. There are thousands upon thousands of fonts. So when I design a new custom invitation, how do I find the best fonts for ...
Designing Custom Postage for Your Invitation
When I design custom invitations, I offer to design custom postage for my clients to complete the look of their invitation package. The party starts when the guests open their invitations, so setting the tone of the party with the invitation is important. But even before the envelope is opened, the first impression the guest has of the invitation is what’s on the outside. The use of a custom stamp completes the look of the invitation package, and is a fun and inexpensive way to let the recipient know that every detail counts. The guest will think “If the invitation packing is ...
Invitation Postage
When I design custom invitations, planning your invitation postage is an important part of the process, and something I can help with. As if designing an invitation package isn’t hard enough for some of my clients, many of them are stumped when it comes time to figure out the postage. There are several things you should keep in mind: the size, weight and even the shape of the envelope all have to be considered, not to mention remembering that postage has to be included on the response envelope. Several of these items can be determined ahead of time. The U.S. Postal ...
Baby Shower Invitation Design Tips
Welcome the New Baby With Style
A baby shower is an exciting day in the life of a new mom-to-be. It’s a special time when friends and family can spend time together before the first few hectic post-baby months make the new mom disappear from sight. It’s a time to reflect on the past and look toward the future, and most importantly, it’s an opportunity for family and friends to welcome a new life into the world.
Preparing Mom for a Wonderful Journey
The baby shower invitation gets everyone excited about embracing this new life, and helps prepare the new mom for the most exciting journey of her life. The baby shower invitation sets the tone for the party, and helps get everyone excited. For the new mom, it helps make the arrival of her newborn child more than just a passing thought. It makes it real!
Planning an Event To Remember
When designing a baby shower invitation, it’s important to know a few things about the new mom and her baby. Whether the sex of the baby is a secret or is known by all, the color scheme and theme of the invitation can be geared toward the baby’s gender and party decor. Do you want to inform guests where the new mom is registered? You can include an insert with the pertinent information so guests will know where to shop. Will you be playing baby shower games? Your insert can request that guests come prepared for the fun. The options are limitless!
We Will Make the Invitation Come Alive
When thinking about the design elements of the invitation itself, there are countless possibilities that can reflect the new mom’s and the hosts’ personal senses of style and taste. Metallic and shimmer papers add elegance. Suede paper can reflect the new mom’s grace. Ribbon and other adornments can reflect a sense of adventure and wit. Layering different papers can show that the new mom has different sides to her personality.
The Beauty Is In The Details
Perhaps the most important way to make a statement on an invitation is through font selection. A font can say “whimsical,” “baby girl,” “baby boy,” “practical,” or any one of many other descriptions. Careful and thoughtful placement of fonts is essential to setting the mood of the invitation. I have hundreds upon hundreds of fonts to choose from, and each portrays a different feeling and state of mind.
Mom’s Special Day Begins With The Invitation
The baby shower begins as soon as the guests open their invitations. It sets the mood, creates expectation and builds excitement for a special day. Start planning your baby shower now. Email me at marlene (at) invitationmaven.com and let’s get started!
