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/Birth Announcement Design Tips
Introducing The Newest Member of the Family
Once a new baby arrives, the baby announcement should impart the parents’ hopes for this new life they hold so dear. Whether the baby announcement is whimsical or down-to-earth, dainty or elegant, contemporary or understated, the announcement should proclaim to all who receive it that “our baby is here and we’d like to introduce you.”
We Will Make the Announcement Come Alive
When thinking about the design elements of the announcement itself, there are countless possibilities that can reflect the new parents’ personal style and taste. Metallic and shimmer papers add elegance and grace. Suede paper can reflect the new baby’s tenderness. Ribbon and other adornments can reflect a sense of excitement and joy. Layering different papers can show that this new creature already 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,” “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 announcement. I have hundreds upon hundreds of fonts to choose from, and each portrays a different feeling and state of mind.
Your New Life Begins With The Announcement
The birth announcement presents your new baby to the world for the first time. Let everyone know your baby has arrived with style! Email me at marlene (at) invitationmaven.com and let’s get started!
