While we realize that our open house dates and online shopping options may not fit everyones lifestyle or schedule, we hope to be able to remain a big part of the Northeast Ohio wedding community. Our store may be closed, but we are still the same friendly, customer service oriented girls that you all fell in love with….plus we get to offer bigger and better discounts now that most of our overhead had been elimated!

SHOP BRANDS ONLINE – 40% OFF *
We are now offering an even bigger discount on Carlson Craft, McPhersons and Birchcraft invitations. Shop either of the three branded websites and be rewarded with a generous 40% discount on most everything shown. Want to see it before you buy it? Most of our online items can be viewed in person at one of our Open Houses or can be purchased as a sample directly from the website. Visit http://www.paperpersuasions.com/shop-online to start shopping now!

*Carlson Craft is the only website that has been updated with the 40% discount as of 1/15. Still waiting on the other companies to update theirs. If you order in the meantime, put “40% upgrade” in the note section and we will revise your total before processing your credit card. You will receive an email telling you what your revised total is AFTER you check out and complete the transaction at regular price…but we promise, we will only run your card for the revised total.  

VISIT US AT AN OPEN HOUSE
We are excited to partner with Silver Lake Country Club (Graham Road, Cuyahoga Falls) to offer you the opportunity to browse or order invitations from over 30 albums. Join us at an Open House – held on certian Sundays in the conference room from 10-2. We’ll have helpful pricing worksheets and etiquette guidelines to help you with the ordering process. Our selection is HUGE – tons of options for all styles and all budgets – plus a generous 35% discount to boot (oooohhh…and some light muchies and beverages). So far, the following dates are scheduled but they are subject to change. You must be registered to attend an open house, so be sure to click here and let us know you are coming…

Sunday 1/23/11 from 10-1
Sunday 2/13/11 from 10-2
Sunday 2/27/11 from 10-2
Sunday 3/6/11 from 10-2
Sunday 3/20/11 from 10-2
Sunday 4/3/11 from 10-2
Sunday 4/17/11 from 10-2
Sunday 5/1/11 from 10-2
Sunday 5/15/11 from 10-2

SHOP CUSTOM DESIGNED/HANDMADE ONLINE
Even though we no longer have the luxury of a large studio space to stock hundreds of paper colors, we do love to hand make invitations (and we got to be pretty well known for the quality of our work too!). We have decided to offer a few of our favorite custom made invitations and other stationery through our Etsy shop. Visit: http://www.etsy.com/shop/paperpersuasions?ref=pr_shop to see what we have listed this month! If you fell in love with one of our custom invites from last year or before, we may still be able to make it for you. Feel free to inquire about any specific ideas you have!

- Steph

After five wonderful years in the wedding industry, it is with heavy hearts that we announce the closing of Paper Persuasions. Our decision is based solely on a desire by each of us to focus more attention on our family lives. We feel truly blessed to have fulfilled this dream over the past five years and we appreciate your business and support which allowed us the opportunity to succeed.

Effective immediately, we are no longer accepting new invitation orders. Through September and early October, we will be in the studio exclusively working on the production and completion of all orders currently in process. Any customers who ordered invitations through us are still able to place orders for coordinating accessories; please contact us to schedule an appointment.

We want to thank all of our past customers for contributing to our overwhelming success. It’s hard to believe that just five years ago, our business was a mere hobby! It only blossomed into a successful storefront because of the continued support and praise of our customers, many of whom still send referrals our way. We are honored to have shared in such a special part of your lives and we appreciate you voting us the Best Invitation Provider in Akron/Canton for the past three years in a row!

We have put our hearts and souls into Paper Persuasions, and our decision to close was difficult to say the least. Although we have enjoyed both the challenges and rewards that come with self-employment, we are both looking forward to beginning families and achieving a better work/life balance. As we move into the next stage of our lives, we would love to see our business continue to flourish under new ownership. Any inquiries regarding this opportunity should be directed to info@paperpersuasions.com.

We will always treasure the relationships we have built with our customers and fellow vendors …and we wish you the very best in your future endeavors.

With appreciation and warm regards,

Stephanie Knirk & Stacy School

1)      pocketfold wedding invitation in champagne, repousse floral, lime green and ecru. little touches of cherry blossom stems worked throughout the design (custom design)

2)      white flat panel invitation with black border (album order)

3)      teal and brown ‘love birds’ wedding invitations (album order)

4)      z-fold wedding invitation with pearl and gold embossed border (album order)

5)      flat panel wedding invitation  – red and black floral vine (album order)

6)      pocketfold wedding invitation in hot pink and black (album order)

7)      pocketfold wedding invitation in burgundy and ecru with a floral border design (album order)

8)      pocketfold wedding invitation in hot pink, silver and white metallic stocks – crystals were incorporated into the flourish design (custom designed)

9)      z-fold invitation made with an rose embossed stock and peralized design (album order)

10)  z-fold wedding program (album order)

11)  pocketfold wedding invitation in black, caspian and white shimmer stocks (custom design)

1)      light green and chocolate brown “circles” baby shower invitation (custom design)

2)      photo wedding invitation in grey and purple – double sided wedding invitation (album order)

3)      ecru and clover green pocketfold wedding invitation with monogram theme (album order)

4)      bride and groom save the date tent – designed to replicate a place card with the wording “save a place for us on your calendar” (album order)

5)      sneak peak at a future order – monogram tag on pocketfold with crystal and ribbon (custom design)

6)      lime green and white baby shower invitation – cute little pregnant woman with daisy umbrella (album order)

7)      ‘now and forever’ themed gatefold wedding invitation with hot pink ink (album order)

8)      accessories for a hot pink and silver wedding….table numbers, escort cards, menus, ceremony programs (custom design)

9)      hot pink, black and white wedding invitation with black envelopes (album order)

10)  damask themed seal and send wedding invitation – black and white (album order)

11)  damask themed wedding invitation printed on ‘raw silk gold’ cardstock (custom designed)

12)  lime green and hot pink seal and send wedding invitation (album order)

13)  celtic knot pearlized border – flat panel wedding invitations (album order)

14)  damask themed wedding invitation – black and white shimmer (custom design)

15)  deep red, black and white pocketfold order with flourish design (album order)

16)  hot pink, black and ecru pocketfold wedding invitation with damask monogram tag & ribbon wrap (custom design)

1)      ecru shimmer wedding invitation with a sparkle crinkle wrap (album order)

2)       lime green seal-n-send wedding invitation with teal ink (album order)

3)      wedding table numbers – hot pink and white shimmer with silver ribbon (custom design)

4)      from the chloe b line: gray and yellow wedding invitation ensemble with slate ink (album order)

5)      deep silver and purple pocketfold wedding invitation (custom design)

6)      surprise birthday party invitation (custom design)

7)      from the chloe b line: purple, black and slate save the date (album order)

8)      ‘now and forever’ gatefold wedding invitation with light blue  ink (album order)

9)      a different take on the pocket invite! This was a bi-fold wedding invitation tied closed with ribbon. when untied, the inserts were attached to the ribbon and the response card was a perforated card (album order)

10)  embossed calla lily wedding invitation (album order)

11)  pearlized calla lily wedding invitation – gatefold style (album order)

12)  sports themed first birthday invitation – gatefold with photos of the birthday boy! (custom design)

13)  an assortment of cocktail and beverage napkins ordered this week (album order)

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

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

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

1)      catalog ordered pocketfold wedding invitation with garnet printing. the design was incorporated in to the invitation panel and inserts.

2)      custom designed pocketfold wedding invitation in silver and purple. Several crystals were applied within the design and front tag to add some bling!

3)      catalog ordered pocketfold wedding invitation in black and teal. the design was incorporated in the invitation panel and inserts.

4)      flat panel invitation in black, teal and white. this is on of our favorite catalog orders this season. not only is the design awesome, the ink color pairing turned out fantastic. this invitation comes from an album where you can pair any two ink colors together to make the invitation fit your color scheme.

5)      flat panel invitation with pearl embossed border. this invitation is a prime example of how you can take a traditional invitation, use a modern font combo and end up with a very classy, current looking ensemble!

6)      flat panel invitation printed on soft white linen paper with a distinctive pearl border. another traditional invitation made current with a modern monogram and font choices

7)      our first order from the new value with style book. if you are looking for ‘graphic design’ looking invitations without the ‘graphic design price’ this album has plenty of offerings. this slate grey and yellow wedding invitation is actually double sided. the invitation information is on the front and then the accommodations and reception information on the reverse.

8)      custom designed pocketfold wedding invitation in pink, black and white. crystals were applied to the design for a little added sparkle!

9)      this two-tone purple wedding invitation is another of my favorites this year. (not shown: the super funky orange envelopes the bride ordered to go with the ensemble)

10)  custom designed pocket fold wedding invitation with daisy theme. this purple/pink and green combination looks spectacular and perfectly suited for their outdoor ceremony at manakiki! A single crystal was applied to the center of the daisy on the invitation panel for some bling.

11)  a small collection of cocktail napkins that have been ordered through us. a few of them using custom monograms we designed for the clients!

1)      navy blue and yellow wedding invitation. the bride flip flopped ink colors on the inserts and liners to create her own look. this invite can be printed on white or ecru stock in a combination of two of over 20 ink colors.  

2)      navy blue and yellow table card coordinating with invitation from #1

3)      love birds wedding invitation (this invitation won the 2007 louie award for best stationery). the birds’ heads interlock when the gate fold style enclosure is folded close. when open, the invitation panel is in the center.

4)      flat panel wedding invitation in ecru stock with designer pearlized border. love how the bride pulled her wedding color of orange in through the print ….the invitations looked super classy!

5)      flat panel wedding invitation in white stock with recessed panel. rosewood envelope liners were used to pull the wedding color in

6)      custom designed wedding invitation featuring cala lily’s. this was a flat panel invite with the design printed behind the wording. pink, gold and ecru papers were used.  

7)      pocketfold wedding invitation from the carlson craft pockets album. this invitation can be printed in a combination of two of over 30 ink colors

8)      custom designed pocketfold wedding invitation. this invite is actually one of our brides diy projects. we provided design, printing and an instructional packet. she cut and assembled the project herself saving the cost of our labor. this design features products from the envelopments line.

9)      custom designed pocketfold wedding invitation. the pocket is made of a subtle floral pattern while the inserts are layered to incorporate both colors from the pattern. a 7/8” satin ribbon was used to accent the invitation adding the perfect touch of ‘formal’.

10)  catalog ordered pocketfold wedding invitation. a champagne shimmer pocket with ecru cards. this bride pulled her colors in by using claret ink and claret envelope liners. such a sharp, crisp contrast to the soft ecru stock. a perfect combination!

11)  hot pink, black and white wedding invitation. this invitation can be printed in many different ink colors and white or ecru stock can be used.

12)  flat panel wedding invitation on eco-friendly stock. love the top-open envelope with motif from invitation carried through!

13)  catalog ordered pocketfold invitation. a fun swirl design framed the invitation wording and was used on the inserts as well

14)  catalog ordered pocketfold invitation. a flourish/swirl design was incorporated on the invitation panel and both inserts

15)  two different flat panel wedding invitations with pearlized designer borders