Real Brides: Karrie and Chris
April 24, 2010 | Filed Under catalog invitations, custom invitations, do it yourself, posts featuring other vendors, posts with pics, real brides | Leave a Comment
If there was ever a bride qualified to give a testimonial about our company, it would be Karrie! She and Chris explored just about every facet of Paper Persuasions. Their save-the-dates were ordered from one of the many catalog vendors we carry, their invitations and programs were custom designed and made by hand in our studio, and their menus, table numbers and escort cards were made by them – utilizing our DIY project services. Although most of our meetings took place with Karrie and her mom, Chris was definitely involved in the process which we love to see! And honestly, as much attention as their invitation and program still get (they are included on our display wall), it feels as if they are current clients since we are talking about them so often! After all, they were the couple who inspired us to create a ceremony program with a tissue pocket attached to the back cover. And my-oh-my, you wouldn’t believe how many people love that idea! Check out a few of their fantabulous photos below….as well as a brief interview with Karrie about the wedding process and her experience with us.
What part of the wedding planning was the most fun?
We had the most fun personalizing and putting our own special touch on all the details of our big day! While it was AWESOME to have amazing vendors who we could trust to take care of everything for us, the most fun we had was working with them to make sure the final product was just what we wanted. From save the dates & custom invitations to the goodie bags and homemade wine for our overnight guests, we loved every minute of it!
What part of the wedding planning was the least fun?
With so many decisions to make, it is easy to involve parents, family, friends, etc and get their opinions. It started to be hard though when we worried about making everybody happy…that can get stressful and you have to remember not to lose sight of what you and your fiancée want!
Did you receive comments from your guests regarding the invitations and accessories?
Most definitely! Many of our guests wrote notes on the response cards truly raving about how gorgeous the invitations were! People were still talking about them at the wedding – along with the other accessories…Chris’s guy friends were even commenting!!!!
Please list anything you would like to include regarding your experience with Paper Persuasions:
I can’t say enough about our experience with Stacy and Stephanie!! They are truly remarkable people and have surely left a permanent mark of excellence on this industry, even with the few years they have been in business! I came across Paper Persuasions on a random internet search and they were the first place we looked and my mom and I were SOLD from that day forward! They are professional, prompt, creative, thorough, and, most of all, just so much fun to work with! During the custom design of our invitations and programs they listened to our thoughts and ideas, added their expertise and style, and before we knew it we had the most unique, gorgeous stationery and accessories we’ve ever seen. They even helped us order some fantastic save-the-dates by catalog as well as design some DIY accessories…again with great skill and perfection! The quality of their work is over and above any expectation…just look around their studio! Search no further – they are the best of the best!
Do you have any advice for the bride-to-be currently planning her wedding?
Everyone tells brides to “slow down” and “take it all in”….and it is really true! The day goes so fast, my best advice is to really try to step back and let all the excitement sink in….even just for a minute. Whatever you do, don’t let something little ruin such a big day…for the one little thing that may go wrong, there are a million other things that go perfectly and will make your day unforgettable! Planning-wise, my best advice is…don’t skimp on things like invitations, linens and flowers. Your invitations really will set the tone for the event and get everyone as excited as you are! The flowers and linens really pull any room together and keep that “wow” factor going!
Here is Karrie and Chris’s vendor list!
Ceremony: Immaculate Heart of Mary
Reception: Marriott at Key Center
Bride’s Apparel: All Brides Beautiful – Hudson, Ohio
Groom’s Apparel: American Commodore Tuxedo
Floral/Lighting: Neil Leeson Decor
Photography: Rich Pappas – Dreamcatcher Studios
Videography: Moonstruck Productions
Reception Entertainment: Scott Jones / Jerry Bruno Productions
Cake: Fragapane Bakery
Stationery: Paper Persuasions
Weekly Recap – April 10th
April 13, 2010 | Filed Under catalog invitations, custom invitations, posts with pics, studio news and happenings, weekly recap | Leave a Comment
All caught up on weekly recaps now. Woot! Not much in the way of custom this week. And that is mostly because we were cleaning and organzing the studio in preperation for Focus on You Video and Design to shoot our in-store commercial on Saturday! We should be finishing up a few invitation jobs this coming week …as well as a round of accessories.
1) catalog ordered flat panel wedding invites – a navy blue and orange wedding theme was introduced by alternating ink colors on all pieces of the ensemble and envelope linings. Navy blue envelopes were used to add more color!
2) hot pink and black table numbers to match the invitation in #6
3) catalog ordered pocket fold invitation – shimmer metallic papers with the polka dot border and sage ink make for an elegant but contemporary invite
4) catalog ordered seal-n-send wedding invitation – shimmer white and shimmer silver stocks paired with fuschia ink
5) custom designed retirement party invitations – gold and ecru shimmer stocks with daisy theme
6) catalog ordered flat panel wedding invitation – hot pink and black ink colors were alternated to create a colorful invitation
7) catalog ordered flat panel invitation – this rich ecru stock and peralized ecru border present a classy, formal invitation.
8) catalog ordered z-fold invitation – held together with turquoise ribbon, this z-fold invitation shows the bride and grooms name on the front when tied closed
9) catalog ordered pocketfold wedding invitation – with a slate pocket, shimmer silver borders and hot pink and black inks, this invitation turned out to be amazing!
10) cocktail and luncheon napkins in sage with silver foil
Weekly Recap March 27th – April 3rd
April 12, 2010 | Filed Under catalog invitations, custom invitations, posts with pics, studio news and happenings, weekly recap | Leave a Comment
Slowly but surely getting caught up with the weekly recaps! This post wraps up March and the first few days of April! Enjoy!
1) custom designed yellow and navy pocketfold wedding invitation
2) catalog ordered z-fold wedding invitation – embossed rose garland border with fuschia ink
3) catalog ordered gate fold wedding invitation – embossed hearts with roses border with claret ink
4) catalog ordered flat panel wedding invitation – champagne and chocolate brown ink and design combo
5) catalog ordered pocket wedding invitation – embossed design on pocket – gorgeous insert cards with rounded edge and a black satin bow to hold everything together
6) customized catalog ordered seal-n-send wedding invitation – damask design with hot pink and black inks and a photo
7) catalog ordered pocketfold wedding invitation – a gold self mailer with ivory insert cards and violet printing
8) catalog ordered flat panel invitation – yellow flowers pressed into the paper with classic raised printing for the wording
9) catalog ordered flat panel wedding invitation – navy and champagne wedding theme tied into the invitation by alternating ink colors
10) catalo ordered flat panel wedding invitation – hot pink and orange inks were alternated in very modern typestyles to create an awesome, affordable, trendy invitation
11) custom designed pocket fold wedding invitation – lilac and lavender wedding colors were layered to create a monochromatic result – subtle but breathtaking
12) catalog ordered flat panel wedding invitation – a traditional design of pearlized rose garland border on all pieces paired with blank ink
13) luncheon and cocktail napkins to match the invitations in #10
14) catalog ordered pocket invitation in black, hot pink and white
