Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Invitations

Invitations are among the hardest elements of the wedding to "get just right". No fold, bi-fold, layered, photos, fonts, colors.... Its tedious, time consuming and frustrating. Whether you need 10 invitations or 500, Etsy.com is the place to go. Here are my top 10 finds for invitations.
 
 




 



 
 

 
 
 
 
 
This unique wedding invitation suite features a modern inspired design with no shortage of elegance. It is printed with silver gray and black ink on Chantilly Cream metallic shimmer card stock. It is layered on a midnight blue metallic shimmer backer and accented with charcoal envelopes. The satin ribbon belly band is also Chantilly Cream with a square monogram seal.
 
With the price of $5.85 per suite with a minimum of 50, this is a lot of bang for your buck! Did I mention this seller offers many other color options too? Click Here to visit their Etsy.com shop. Definitely a great find!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Based on the classic Penguin Books cover design, these fantastic retro wedding invitations are a must have for any book lover and really make a statement of your style. Everything is totally customizable to suit the theme of your wedding. Invitation finishes are also customisable: they can be bought as a flat postcard style invitation or open card style. Also available in matte silk, and gloss laminate finishes.
 
These marvelous invitations start at $5.44 for a sample pack of 20. Contact the Seller Here to collaborate and get on your way to having "da bomb" wedding! You won't be disappointed!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Urban Elegance wedding invitation collection adds a city chic, crisp twist to any modern wedding. Includes a large ceremony card with backing paper, a large overall blank envelope, a response card and response envelope with return address digital printing and motif. This invitation can be customized to a variety of styles, fonts and colors. Definitely one beautiful, elegant find.
 
With the price of $4.50 per invitation with a minimum of 50, this is an affordable splurge to let your guests know you mean business! Click Here to visit their Etsy.com shop. This shop really delivers miles of style! 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
This invitation is awesome! Printed on silver metallic shimmer card stock, all 3 pieces coordinate well and are very beautiful. The invitation is double-layered onto vintage blue card stock, and adorned with a dark silver satin ribbon that comes COMPLETELY PRE-ASSEMBLED ready for you to mail. They take the headache out! The dark silver invitation and response card envelopes match the ribbon and give extra contrast to complete this stunning ensemble. Simple yet stunning.
 
Coming in at $5.45 per set, with a minimum order of 10, this invitation is organized, sleek and beautiful. Click Here to check out more and start customizing this today. Once again, another great Etsy.com find!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Incredible whimsical idea. This is a DIY invitation. It is made to look like a vintage library card and it is customized with your own special dates and memories, giving a unique touch to any event. This is a listing for a high resolution digital copy of the invitation that you can print at home, a photo lab, from an online printing company, or even just email out to your friends and family to save postage! Great idea, executed marvelously.

Costing just $12.00 for the customized file, this can definitely save you money and still deliver the wow factor! Contact the Seller Here to get the ball rolling. Great find for sure!




 

 

 
 
 

 
This has to be the most innovative of the invitations in this list. This is a classic Z-fold invitation on card stock. Gown and Tux are designed to be on different sides! This will add a pleasantly humorous touch to any wedding, all the while showing your guests this is the real deal.
 
This clocks in at $74.00 for an order of 50 invitations. A superb idea, a superb design, a superb wedding day. Click Here to visit the sellers shop to get your hands on these one-of-a-kind invites!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 A retro affair to remember! Doll yourself up and get spiffy with this dazzling 1920's Art Deco inspired wedding invitation. This classic, DIY printable wedding invitation would be perfect for a modern vintage, glamorous wedding. You get the digital copy of the custom invitation for you to print out on your own paper or have a print shop do it. This seller makes it easy!

Ringing up at only $39.00 for the customized file, this will save you precious money! It resonates will sophistication. Contact the Seller Here to get yours. Another brilliant find!
 
 






 
 
 
 
 
 
 Another whimsical invitation here that is sure to be a big hit! This fun Circus ticket style Save The Date Card would be a perfect introduction to a non-traditional or carnival themed wedding! Part of the invitation is perforated, and can be torn off and used as a diary marker or Save the date bookmark etc. This is also printed on recycled paper.
 
Starting at $3.11, this is definitely a crowd pleaser! Click Here to get your hands on these and start your custom invitations!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 The Isabel invitation, from the Regal Collection, features a beautiful lace pattern printed with a blind impression, meaning that no ink was used. The result is a beautiful, striking design that is nothing short of breathtaking! The ultimate in elegance and clearly chic and refined, this truly delivers.

Starting at only $5 per suite with a minimum order of 100 and available in both Letterpress and Flat Print, this will set the standard right for the start! Click Here to start making things happen. You'll see for yourself why this is #2.
 
 
 
 
 
 We are finally at #1.

The "Navy Ball"! Classic yet elegant, refined and stylish... This strikes at all points, including value! Simple enough for a savvy wedding or luxurious enough for a "no-expense-spared" wedding, this is the one to have. Being able to be customized to near endless color combinations, this is versatile as well.

Starting at $3.50 per invitation set, this won't disappoint! Click Here to make it a reality for your big day.










 
 
 
 Rustic handmade-to-order Exotic Santos Rosewood earrings, stud style. Rustic natural finish and Surgical Stainless Steel posts. 1/4" diameter. Shipped in a protective storage container to keep your earrings safe and for you to use to keep your earrings protected for a long time to come. Click Here to see the full listing.
 
 






  
 
 The products featured above really are great works of art and are just a sample of what the sellers and Etsy.com has to offer. Please feel free to explore more on Etsy and these sellers shops... After all, you'll never know what find YOU may stumble upon.

Please spread the word! Another top 10 post is soon to follow on another subject for your big day... Wedding Favors!
 
 
 
 

Monday, February 25, 2013

Intro. . .

  Before you say "I do", there is a lot (I mean a lot) to plan. Plan... You need to get use to that word now because you will hear a lot more of it very, very soon! Every house has to have a strong, solid foundation and the same is true of an unforgettable wedding day. If you don't plan (there's that word again) then your wedding will be extremely stressful at best. So with that in mind, I will be putting together a series of posts to help you with your big day. Everything from wedding bands to food, favors to jewelry, wedding attire to decorations, you will find this years hot finds and trendy handmade things right here, all of which can be obtained from Etsy.com.

A little about me: My name is Matt O. I have an Etsy.com store that I sell my handmade products through. I will feature some of my products (un-ostentatiously of course) and the other sponsers products dispersed in the top 10 lisitngs to show you what we can make for your wedding. Doing this helps to fund this blog.

Feel free to comment on how you have benefited from what you have found here and on special elements of your wedding (handmade items, rustic theme, on the beach, etc..). Please follow to keep up with me and please, please spread the word!