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

...it's that easy!

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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!

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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

http://www.invitinginvites.weddingstar.com/

http://www.invitinginvites.theaspenshops.com/

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.

Top 10 Wedding Favors for 2009

Brides have so many decisions to make – who to invite, what to wear, wedding colors, shoes (oh the shoes), flowers, food, venues, seating charts – the list is endless!

So, I thought it might be helpful if I gave you a peek inside a bridal survey, where brides tell what they want and what they love!  Here are the Top Ten Wedding Favors for 2009 (so far this year) …

10. Incredible Edibles!
“Edibles” is the best way I can think of to categorize cookies and candy and wine (but that might be drinkables?). Brides love to give their guests a little “edible love” as a wedding day thank you.


While I don’t have any specific cookie or wine suggestions, I can tell you that our Mint To Be’s are a huge hit at receptions!

9. Soaps!
Seriously! Not a bar of Irish Spring at every place – but cute ones (like ours :) Your guests will love them!  Soaps

8. Eco-Friendly Favors!
Many couples are planning "green" weddings and making environmentally friendly decisions. Inviting Invites offers several creative ideas for “green” wedding favors & eco friendly wedding supplies. Our popular green wedding confetti is festive & completely water soluble & bio-degradable. Other eco friendly wedding favors include personalized seed cards & bamboo coasters. Don’t forget to check out eco-friendly invitations & stationery.

7. Kitchen Items!
I know, you’re thinking an engraved soup spoon or something like that. But listen to a quote from a bride when we asked her for an idea of the perfect favor …”Since we are known for our cooking and love of fine food, a kitchen gadget would be ideal!”

It’s not a “gadget”, but we think this idea’s pretty practical, and pretty clever, too! Also a perfect number seven on our Top Ten Wedding Favors survey results.

6. Garden/Outdoor Themed Favors!
We know that Outdoor/Garden Theme Favor Favorites make little spike in popularity during the warmer months. And as usual, we are always thinking up new ways to satisfy your wishes!   Don’t forget to check out our garden themed invitations & stationery.

5.  Seasonal Favors!
If you’re getting married in a season (and you know you are – tee hee), then you might want to look around for something unique and memorable that evokes your chosen wedding season. Search our online catalog and you’ll find a category called “Theme Favors” – that’s where you’ll find the perfect seasonal keepsake for your wedding.

4. Place Card Holders
Nope, not just for placecards any more. Our place card holders multi-task! Use one of our memory albums as a place card holder, then slip in a thank you note on the first page, and include a few photos of you and your fiance on the inside. The golf ball place card holder is perfect for country club weddings, and it hides a tealight! Beach wedding? Adirondack Chair – and slip an engagement picture behind the place card in the frame for happy thoughts later on down the line. OK, I’ll stop. But I just get so excited!

3. Favor Boxes!
Coming in at number three among our brides in the Top Ten Wedding Favors list is an old standard, the favor box. One center plate, holding a sweet treat, a wonderful thought, a thank you from the heart. (You know, this makes me think I need to write a post about what to put in favor boxes. Hmm….idea!)

2. Wine and Bar Accessories!
Aha! I know why this one is such a big favorite – everyone can use them! We always add a dash of practical into our cuteness factor!  Wine and Bar Accessories

#1   Candles!
I don’t need to say anything more about the Number One favorite favor for 2009. We all love candles. Enough said.

So did that help some? I hope so! Happy planning!

--Sandra