Gates to Paradise

San Diego is a great place for a destination or beach wedding.  I get a lot of requests for tropical, beach themed invitations.  Here are just a few of the top sellers.
Beach Themed Invitations
Tropical Themed Invitations

Paradise  This white card invitation makes you feel like your in the tropics! Featuring a palm tree in a green, grass color on the left side of the invitation with your wording in french kiss and grass imprint to the right. Matching enclosures and a save the date have the same tropical touch featuring seashells, sand dollars and starfish.

 
 
 
 
 

Beach Companions   If you could be stranded on a desert island with one person…who would it be? The love of your life of course! Show your guests you mean it with this adorable invitation. Featuring a stick figure couple on a beach, happy as can be.

Longing for Ecru   Two ink colors add a fabulous touch to this slender invitation featuring an olive base card for a layered look. Each ensemble piece is adorned with a tropical design, which makes this the perfect invitation for a tropical wedding. Invitation prices include double olive envelopes.

Seaside Ceremony   Transport your guests to paradise with this gorgeous invitation. The two palm trees swaying in the island breeze make this the ideal ensemble for a seaside ceremony.


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Gates to Paradise  Perfect for a destination or beach wedding this translucent, gate-fold invitation features a tropical scene printed on the front opening to your wording printed inside.

Save the Dates - The Number Game

Circle The Date

Colored Calendar

Up Close Magnet



Bold With Red



Shop Calendar Magnets

Maybe it’s superstition or simply a fad, but bridal couples are determined to scoop up wedding dates where the numbers seem to add up to something very special.

Although dates like 7/7/07, 8/8/08 and 10/10/10 are bygones, couples aren’t deterred from looking to the future for that special day to call their own. Some upcoming dates that are undoubtedly going to be busy for professionals in the wedding industry are 12/11/10 and 9/10/11.


Some wedding dates are chosen without really taking others into consideration. Sure, it’s your day, and it can be whenever you want it, but take a look at these dates to avoid and a brief explanation of why.


Religious & Cultural Holidays – (e.g., Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, Independence Day, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa). Consider your guests who often have pre-set plans for these holidays, making it a hassle for them to attend your wedding.


Major Sporting Events – (e.g., Super Bowl, World Series, World Cup, Final Four, Olympics). Sports fans, as a general rule, are die-hards. To avoid disgruntled people overall, avoid major sporting events.


Miscellaneous Days – (e.g., Daylight Savings Time, Friday the 13th, April Fool’s Day). Weddings planned on or around these days are pretty much asking for mayhem. Expect late (or early) guests, the superstition factor, and suffering at the hands of pranksters throughout your wedding celebration.


Regardless of the date you choose for your wedding, it is a very good idea to send save-the-dates well in advance to help those invited plan to attend.

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When should you send Save the Dates?

With guests often scattered across the country and everyone's busy schedules to consider, save-the-date cards are a great way to give advance notice of your special day.


Save-the-date cards should definitely be sent when family and friends will have to travel to your wedding location, or if your special day lands on or around a holiday. They allow your guests ample opportunity to request time off from work, arrange for babysitters, and if needed, arrange for a hotel and/or travel.


Save-the-date cards should be sent six to nine months before the wedding; it may be a good idea to mail them even earlier if your wedding is held at a popular destination. Save-the-date cards come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors, and can be as simple, trendy, or unique as you would like. Just make sure that everyone who receives a save-the-date card also receives a wedding invitation.

            Picture Save the Dates                     Unique Save the Dates

          Magnet Save the Dates                      Destination Save the Dates

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Elegant Wedding Inspiration

When asking brides what type of wedding they want, many say they want an “elegant wedding”. There are many ways to incorporate elegance into your special event.

Consider the wedding attire…especially your own! Attire is a key component to setting the tone for your wedding. Choose classically elegant styles and colors for the bridesmaid dresses accented with a beautiful updo and an elegant necklace and/or earrings.

Simplicity is key. When in doubt - scale back. A beautiful wedding favor box will look quite remarkable with a simple personalized ribbon accent matching your wedding colors. The favor will double as a gift and reception decor!

Remember the details. Stylish accents and embellishments. A beautiful reception hall with decor so beautiful - you don't need to add extra decoration! Shimmer menu cards and decorative tea light candles can be the simple touches that accent your elegant event.


Gather ideas from our inspiration board to help you create your elegant wedding!

“Cherry Blossoms” Vellum Wine Glass Shade (Set of 24)

Scented Frosted Glass Votive- Hearts & Vines

 Essence Of Pearl Favor Box

Mia Solano Style MB9753

Elegant Ivory On Ecru Invitation

Truly Elegant Invitation

Lavish Lure Menu Care

Bridal Collection - Value With Style

This is the year that bride's have been looking for wedding invitations that are stylish, but within their budget.  Check out these gorgeous new invitations in the Bridal Collection Album.  The invitations are stylish yet affordable.  They start at $89.90...what an awesome price!!  You can't miss out on this great value.

 Schedule your complimentary consultation today to see this new album or check them out online.

Vote Best Invitations 2010

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Best Invitations 2010!

I am so excited to share the news that I am once again in the running for Best Invitations on the 10News.com A-List contest for Best Invitations in San Diego 2010!

In the past years we have gotten soooo close ….

this year I’d like to go for the top spot of #1

(a girl’s got to dream big right :)

I’d be honored to have your vote!

Vote now on our 10news.com A-List page.

All you have to do is click here and then

click the VOTE button at the top of the page

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If you voted for me last year…

I need your help again! Every vote counts so vote from home, vote from work and have your wonderful friends, husband or fiance vote too!

If your new to voting this year….Why do you need to register?

It helps to make sure the contest is fair. You'll just have to do this once to let them know that you're really you. After the first confirmation email, you won't hear from them again.

Thank you so much for your support!

Warmest regards,

♥ Sandra

FREE Return Address Printing

Great Extra Special Savings!!!

I know everyone is looking for extra bargains, especially brides. I define a bargain as something of great value that is received at a great price and great service.

Our Birchcraft invitation gallery is offering FREE Return Address Printing

on wedding invitation envelopes. This is in addition to our wonderful 15% discount on all online wedding invitation orders. Wow!!! 15% discount and absolutely no charge (FREE) Invitation Envelope Return Address. How many ways can we say GREAT DEAL??


Visit www.yourinvitationplace.com/invitinginvites and check out our beautiful invitations and this special.

Happy Shopping!

--Sandra

Style #S3704PU

The purple satin ribbon slips through a die cut and is included in the price. This bright white invitation is stunning with a floral pattern embossed in pearl.

Style # S 511MC

The hearts of this lovely ecru invitation are embossed pearls surrounded by brilliant gold foil. Stunning mocha satin ribbon is included with this ecru invitation.

Tablescaping 101 – Beach Weddings!

Even though your wedding budget might not include a posh Caribbean resort, you can still share a little beach love with delicious ideas for a beach tablescape (and beach favors, too!).

Some cute ideas to consider:







Beach junk + Citrus + Blue Hyacinth (atop a mirrored base)
A little sand, some driftwood, pieces of fishing net surround a clear container holding fresh hyacinth and limes – how beachy-easy is that? Dress up the table with the elegant solid chrome shell bottle stopper in a coordinating personality box, or keep it eco-friendly and casual with bamboo placecard holders or Natual Bamboo Coasters!




Conch – From Fritters to Fabulous Centerpiece!
It makes good soup, too – but did you ever think about conch as a centerpiece? Stuff with damp oasis, insert flowers and voila! Beach-perfection! Accent each place setting with a polished shell place card holder – put some engagement photos of the two of you around in the shell frames, and send your guests home with Beach Memories in these clever little photo albums!





Fabulous Fish-scapes!
Simple gold fish in a simply lovely crystal bowl, the glass pebbles at the bottom reflecting the colors of your beautiful day. Accent with tea light candles flickering in lovely light house-themed holders, and mark each place with the delightful silver-toned miniature sailboat place card holders. The favor to remember? Kissing fish, of course!

 

Have a Ball!

Oh this one is just plain fun! Brightly colored tablecloths, beach balls already in the air so let’s get the sand castles up on the tables to act as candle holders and place card holders, sprinkle around some sassy flip flop frames with souvenir pics of you and your new husband, and be sure to say thank you with the super-cute shell bottle opener – presentation ready complete with a thank you tag!

For More Favor Ideas go to

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Happy Planning!
--Sandra

Design Your Own Paper

I'm so excited to offer our new Design Your Own Paper.  What a great way to get a totally unique custom designed invitation! 

Contact Inviting Invites today to schedule your complimentary appointment to start designing your own paper!  

Personalized M&M's would make an awesome gift for

Valentine's Day.  I love tht you can put your picture on the

M&M and that you can choose your own colors. 

Have fun creating your own special Valentine treat!

(also great for a wedding favor!)

2010 Spring Color Trend

Color is often the first thing a bride will think about when deciding on the theme for her wedding day.


Each year Pantone Color provides the color trends for each season.  For the 2010 spring/summer you will find an array of beautful colors that are deliciously vibrant and inviting... just how you want your invitations to look! Take a peekbelow  at how we have used these latest hues with our hot new designs for the 2010 season ahead.