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 ...
Bar/Bat Mitzvah Invitation Design Tips
The Bar/Bat Mitzvah is a Statement, Not Just a Party
A bar mitzvah or bat mitzvah is an important life cycle event in the life of a Jewish family. It’s a day when both family and community come together to witness the child’s statement that he or she is ready to take on new levels of responsibility. The bar mitzvah or bat mitzvah invitation should therefore reflect not just the party, but the importance of this statement in the life of the young adult as well.
What Makes This Child Special?
When parents and I meet, I try to get a sense about their child’s personality and style. Who is this young person? What is he or she like? What makes this child tick? What are his or her interests and hobbies, and where does this child excel? How involved is he or she in Jewish life? Since the bar/bat mitzvah invitation is the first thing a guest sees about this special teenager, it’s important to make a good impression and get them excited about the upcoming event.
What Does Your Important Day Look Like?
When designing the bar/bat mitzvah invitation, it’s important to understand the family’s level of observance. Some families are more traditional, and the focus of the day is on the ceremony. Other families want to get right to the party, with good reason. Either way, the invitation should reflect both the child’s and the family’s personalities. It’s important to understand if the ceremony and party are going to be simple or elaborate, traditional or contemporary, at a local venue or a destination event, a large party or an intimate affair. All of these elements go into the design. The mitzvah invitation not only reflects the child, but should reflect the ceremony and celebration as well.
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 child and family’s personal senses of style and taste. Metallic and shimmer papers add elegance. Suede paper can show a teenager’s soft side. Ribbon and other adornments can reflect a sense of excitement and fun. Layering different papers can show that the child has different sides to his or 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,” “feminine,” “masculine,” “refined,” 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.
Your Special Day Begins With The Invitation
Your bar or bat mitzvah begins as soon as your guests open their invitations. It sets the mood, creates expectations and builds excitement for your special day. Start planning your special day now. Email me at marlene (at) invitationmaven.com and let’s get started!
