2009 Annual Giveaway Winner #2

January 4, 2010 | Filed Under posts with pics, studio news and happenings | 1 Comment 

Our former client who received this ticket in their holiday card wins a “Date Night” prize including a $25 gift card to Regal Cinemas and a $50 gift card to Hudson’s Restaurant in Hudson. You must comment on this blog post or the facebook post ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 9TH to claim your prize. Once we have confirmed your prize claim, you may bring or mail your winning ticket to our studio in exchange for the prize. If you do not claim your prize via our blog or facebook fan page by January 9th, a new winning ticket will be drawn and posted January 10th forfeiting your prize. REMEMBER: We do not know who received which ticket….so we have no way of contacting you. The fun is in the surprise!!

Real Brides: Renee and Andy – August 8, 2009

January 2, 2010 | Filed Under posts with pics, real brides | Leave a Comment 

When we first met Renee, her upbeat personality immediately shone through! Super organized and knowing exactly what she wanted, Renee *thought* our custom design services would be outside her budget so her first consultation with us was spent looking through catalogs and not finding what she had pictured. Eventually she came back in for a second consultation, talked to us about custom design and realized that what she was looking for wasn’t outside her budget at all. Little did we know that the design we finalized that day would later become a huge hit with other brides who saw it on display in the studio and on our website.

As with most brides, budget was a concern and Renee was planning on DIY-ing what she could to save a little money. Although she didn’t want to tackle the invitations, she DID want to make her own accessories (and did a mighty fine job I might add!). So that everything would coordinate, Renee purchased Envelopments©  paper and cardstock from us, but then printed, cut and assembled her accessories (programs, menus, table cards just to name a few) at home! This photo collage was put together using printed photos that Renee brought in for us to scan. All images are © Brendan Thomas Photography.  

Here’s what Renee and Andy had to say about their wedding experiences:

Wedding Date: 8/8/2009

What part of the planning was the most fun? Spending time together, planning our future and selecting the yummy food and cake!

What part of the wedding planning was the least fun? Listening to the opinions of everyone else!!!

Do you have any advice for the bride-to-be currently planning her wedding? Don’t worry! Whatever is making you stress won’t even matter in the slightest when you see your hubby-to-be!

How was your overall experience with Paper Persuasions? These two ladies are the best! Our elegant and classy invitations set the right tone for our wedding! And they were so helpful with our DIY stuff too!

Did you receive comments from your guests regarding the invitations and accessories? Tons of emails, phone calls and texts about our invitations! A few guests said they didn’t even want to tear open the envelope!

Heres a list of other vendors that Renee and Andy used

• Bride’s Apparel: Catan Fashions
• Groom’s Apparel: Tuxedo Junction
• Reception Site: Portage Country Club
• Cake: A Piece of Cake
• Floral: The Empty Nest
• Photography: Brendan Thomas Photography
• Entertainment: Beach Boyz

 And finally a  couple other photos from the big day courtesy of the photographers Facebook Page.

Oh….and here is one more that Renee brought in to scan – I couldn’t fit it in the collage, but as I was wrapping up this post, I decided that I didn’t want to leave it out:

Thanks Renee and Andy  for being such a cute and fun couple to work for! We enjoyed helping you bring your ‘paper dreams’ to life…and Renee, you did so great on your DIY projects! Way to make us proud!!!

2009 Annual Giveaway Winner #1…..

January 1, 2010 | Filed Under posts with pics | 1 Comment 

Introducing our Referral Program

December 26, 2009 | Filed Under studio news and happenings | Leave a Comment 

Since referrals are a large part of our business – and many of our invitations are heavily discounted – we simply cannot afford to offer gifts or discounts to every single one…but we came up with a fun way to offer a monthly chance to win. The more you refer, the greater your chances!

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One winner per month!
(the more you refer, the greater your chances!)

At the end of every month one ticket will be drawn to win a $25.00 gift card (winners get to pick from an assortment of restaurants & stores).
All non-winning tickets are moved into the drawing for our Annual Holiday Giveaway.
Wash, rinse, repeat until the end of the year.
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It’s easy to earn tickets!
(and we even keep track of them for you!)

Once you’ve decided Paper Persuasions is the place to be, be sure to talk about us to your friends and family that might need our services. When they visit us and mention your name, you will earn tickets as follows:

Earn 1 ticket for each client that mentions your name. The client does not have to buy from us – just meet with us!
Earn 2 tickets for each client that mentions your name AND any internet messaging board / chat room / networking site!
Earn 3 tickets for each client that mentions your name AND brings you with them to their first meeting with us!
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Grand-Prize winner at year end!
(the more you refer, the greater your chances!)

At the end of the year, all non-winning tickets from previous months are combined and eligible for our annual Holiday Giveaway. Prizes include a romantic getaway for two and other gifts which support local area businesses. (check out 2009’s giveaway gifts here)
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We are truly humbled by the wonderful things our customers have said about us, and we’re so thankful for the new customers that we meet because someone recommended us.  Word of mouth is simply the best possible advertising for a small business. It’s responsible for our continued growth over the past 4 years, and we are excited to say THANK YOU for raving about us by offering this referral program!

Personalized Notepads make great gifts!!!

December 8, 2009 | Filed Under posts with pics | Leave a Comment 

Have a hard-to-buy for person on your gift list this holiday season? Look no further. These personalized notepads are excellent gifts. Choose from 15 different styles & 16 different paper colors. The 25% discount applied at checkout makes them just $18.75 plus shipping. 4-6 different pads per set PLUS they come nicely packaged and ready for giving!

Preview the styles below or click here to start shopping online now!

We’ve been featured!

December 1, 2009 | Filed Under posts featuring other vendors, studio news and happenings | Leave a Comment 

Just a quick post to let you know that Paper Persuasions has been featured on another fabulous wedding blog!! 

as featured on the blog of heratige studio and gallery!

Last week Amy Cameron from Heritage Studio and Gallery interviewed Stacy and I asking about how we got started, some of our favorite products and trends that we are seeing for 2010. Be sure to check out the post about us here…and while you are there, you’ll want to spend some time admiring their work!

Here’s a little tidbit about them: Heritage Studio and Gallery combines the talents of two professional photographers, Dave Ruegg and Amy Cameron. Each is a skilled lifestyle photographer who specializes in photojournalistic wedding photography especially in the Akron, Canton, and Cleveland areas. Senior pictures and family portraits are also available in studio or on location. Please visit their studio, art gallery, and custom frame shop in Canal Fulton, just over ten minutes from The Strip in North Canton.

Thanks to the both of you for selecting us! We are honored to be featured alongside your amazing work!

Real Brides: Jenny and Nathan – October 24, 2009

November 28, 2009 | Filed Under accessories, custom invitations, posts featuring other vendors, posts with pics, real brides | Leave a Comment 

We were first introduced to this fabulous wedding when Denise, the mother of the bride, came in to look at invitations on behalf of her daughter. We’d later learn that Jenny has a CRAZY work schedule….and mom was doing all the ‘wedding errands’ during the day then sharing the choices with Jenny at night. Normally when this situation presents itself, mom and bride do not see eye-to-eye…but not in this case! Denise and Jenny definitely shared the same vision for this wedding. In fact, we didn’t even meet Jenny until a week before the wedding – yet we felt as if we already knew her! Here’s one of my favorite shots of Jenny and Nathan on the big day:

(c) rick sheridan - LAMS

(c) paper persuasions

(c) paper persuasions

 Although we designed and printed the programs, Jenny and Denise provided the labor to save on some of the cost. They folded both layers,  punched holes in the spine and strung and tied the ribbon into perfect little bows! Denise’s bows are so perfect I see future employment opportunity for her here at PP!

(c) denise v.

Here’s a glimpse of the 36 x 24 custom seating chart that we made for them! We provided the layout, printing and mounting and gloss finish. Although our seating charts look great without a frame, Denise added a black frame and a small bunch of flowers to the corner to complete the look.

(c)rick sheridan - LAMS

And wrapping up the stationery pics….we made these two layer menus with the flat-knotted ribbon on top…as well as the tag that was tied to the gift bag.

(c) Rick Sheridan - LAMS

Here’s what Jenny and Nathan had to say about their wedding experiences:

Wedding Date: 10/24/2009

What part of the planning was the most fun? The most fun was all the activities leading up to the wedding and then of course our wedding day. Our family and friends were amazing. It was the best time of my life!

What part of the wedding planning was the least fun?Making all those decisions! We chose not to hire a wedding planner and it was overwhelming at times, but with my mom’s help and our awesome vendors, I loved the end result.

Do you have any advice for the bride-to-be currently planning her wedding? Don’t skimp on stationery or linens. Your invitation and accessories set the tone of your wedding and nice linens (tablecloths that fit properly, chair covers etc) dramatically change the appearance of any venue. Also, make a list of the pictures you want your photographer to take and make a copy for a reliable friend/family member because you won’t remember with everything going on that day.

How was your overall experience with Paper Persuasions? I don’t know what I would have done without Paper Persuasions help and creativity with my invitations, thank you cards, menu, tags, programs and seating chart. They produced first class all the way! I LOVED everything. I’m so glad I had the pleasure of meeting you both and we are honored and humbled to be a part of your blog! Thank You!

Did you receive comments from your guests regarding the invitations and accessories? DID WE EVER! Most everyone said they were the most beautiful invitations they had ever seen. One of my favorite comments was from a family friend (who happens to be a politician) said when she saw the invitation in the mail, her first thought was that she got an invitation to the White House because it was so pretty!! Ha…! Everything was beautiful!

Here’s a list of other vendors that Jenny and Nathan  used

And now….a few more non-stationery related pics from the big day!!!

(c) jenny v. - the gorgeous atrium at NEOUCOM (cocktail and hors d'oeuvre hour was held in here)

(c) rick sheridan / LAMS - isn't the view of the ballroom absolutely breathtaking?

(c) rick sheradin / LAMS - bridal exit with bubbles!

(c) rick sheradin / LAMS - the dove release!! jenny and nathan set "lovey and dovey" free to return to their home loft.

(c) rick sheradin / LAMS - we had to include a shot of jenny and her mother denise! the perfect mother/daughter wedding planning team!

(c) rick sheradin / LAMS - group shot of the bridal party. love those cinnamon dresses!!!

Jenny, Nathan and of course Denise – We had such a great time working with you throughout this entire process. I still can’t believe how beautiful NEOUCOM turned out to be!! I will be sure to recommend it to any of our brides still looking for a Reception Hall in that area! You guys put so much hard work and pure love into planning this wedding and it really showed! Stacy and I both wish you the best…for many years to come!!!

Killer Save-the-Date discounts start…..NOW!

November 17, 2009 | Filed Under accessories, catalog invitations, posts with pics, studio news and happenings | Leave a Comment 

Today 500 of these postcards were mailed to brides who attended the Today’s Bride Show and whose weddings fall within the 2010 calender year. But – I’m feeling super nice today (stacy is back from vacation!!) so this year we’re going to extend our annual “Save-the-Date Sale-a-bration” to more than just 500 bridal show brides. You too have the opportunity to save by printing the postcard and bringing it in with you when you place your save the date order!! Hurry in – the sale-a-bration doesn’t last forever!  To qualify for the save-the-date AND the future invitation purchase discount, your save-the-date order MUST be placed with all final content and a 50% deposit submitted to Paper Persuasions by 4:00 pm on January 8th.

Real Brides: Lindsay and Aaron – July 11, 2009

October 30, 2009 | Filed Under custom invitations, posts featuring other vendors, posts with pics, real brides | 1 Comment 

We first met Lindsay and her mom Bonnie in October of 2008, and we knew from the very moment we started discussing invitations that this wedding would be stellar. And it was. In fact, you may even recognize this photo since Riverfront Photography used it in their new ad for the Today’s Bride Magazine.

(c) Riverfront Photography

As with any wedding, the planning wasn’t exactly easy. After several things went wrong during the planning process, worries began to surface regarding the day of the wedding. When Bonnie expressed her concerns about missing parts of the wedding due to coordinating the vendors and guests, we instantly suggested she hire a Day-of Coordinator to alleviate her stress, and we sent her to Heidzillas! Luckily Heidi was available, and according to the bride and her mother – she was invaluable!

One of the things we really enjoyed about this wedding was how involved Aaron (the groom!) was. From tagging along to several of our meetings to actually designing the monogram that was used throughout all the stationery – he actually enjoyed helping make the decisions, which is a rarity for grooms. Lindsay and Aaron ended up selecting custom designed pocketfolds in pink, silver and white with a single swarovski crystal placed within the flourish design.

(c) paper persuasions

(c) heidzillas

(c) heidzillas

(c) heidzillas

Here’s what Lindsay and Aaron had to say about their wedding experiences:

Wedding Date: 7/11/2009

What part of the planning was the most fun? Picking out my wedding dress, and of course, designing the invitations and accessories!

What part of the wedding planning was the least fun? Realizing that the church we booked would be in the middle of huge renovations at the time of our wedding and having to quickly find a new church and inform our guests (the invitations had already been sent).

Do you have any advice for the bride-to-be currently planning her wedding? Enjoy the process no matter what is thrown at you along the way. Just remember, at the end of all this planning, you will have a day you will never forget – and you are marrying your prince!

How was your overall experience with Paper Persuasions? Stacy and Stephanie are the best! They are by far the best vendors i’ve worked with during this whole planning process. Their work is phenomenal and I would not go anywhere else for invitations. When my church for my ceremony had to be changed due to renovations AFTER my invitations went out, they quickly came up with Addendum Cards with the new church address on them to send out to all of my guests. The addendums matched my invitation perfectly and fit right into the pockets of my invitation. They took a lot of the stress out of the situation when they came up with this quick and easy solution for informing my guests of the change. Their efficiency allowed us to send the addendums out in a timely manner.

Did you receive comments from your guests regarding the invitations and accessories? Yes, tons! I even had someone say “Where did you get your couture invitations?”

Heres a list of other vendors that Lindsay and Aaron used

 And finally a  couple other photos from the big day!

(c) heidzillas

(c) riverfront photography

(c) heidzillas

And of course we can’t forget the custom thank you stationery we designed for the couple. And look – they even sent us one :)

Thanks Lindsay and Aaron for being such a great couple to work for! Everything turned out just perfect for you – congratulations and best wishes!

Bridal Show Recap – Today’s Bride / Sheraton Suites – October 2009

October 26, 2009 | Filed Under catalog invitations, custom invitations, do it yourself, posts featuring other vendors, posts with pics, studio news and happenings | Leave a Comment 

stacy & steph -sisters and owners!

paper persuasions booth display - october 2009

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