THE INVITATION, ALMOST JUST AS IMPORTANT AS THE DRESS
Golden edges, custom design envelopes, bespoke watercolor paintings. It can and must all be done. The invitation has become almost as important as the dress... And yes, you can no longer get away with a logo of each other's initials. No, that's passé. So what is in? Well, over-the-top invitations including custom-designed fonts and such. And since I currently find myself amidst all the wedding chaos, I've done some research on where these incredibly impressive invitations are made. Honestly, a whole new world opened up for me. And to be honest, I don't know if I can fit an extra 5K into our budget for an invitation, but dreaming is allowed. Thus, here’s a selection from the wonderful world of ‘the invite’.
Costs something, but then you have something.
From Anna Wintour to the Emmys to every couple looking for couture invites for a couture wedding. They all come specially to Ceci. Known for her gold printed letters, curls, embellishments, and a custom logo. I took a peek in the store and saw nothing but pearls. This can be done without an appointment, so if you have nothing to do, you can always spend an hour drooling over invites at Ceci. What a beauty there.
Fancy Floral, Pretty Parisian, Modern Muse, Dashing Deco; just a small selection from the gigantic assortment of East Six. Besides modern sleek designs, East Six is also quite classic. But, don't get me wrong, having East Six create your invitation leads to anything but boring cards. The va-va-voom factor is sky-high at East Six as well. I especially find the Great Gatsby retro style a dream. Delightfully over the top.
Ellen Weldon, the woman who scored poorly in handwriting in elementary school has grown into the queen of calligraphy and invite design. Her style is more romantic, with powdery colors and matching ribbons. I find it especially chic.
Bright colors, modern typography, and here and there a curly letter. That is Cheree Berry and especially known for sassy phrases where they are more than happy to help you. So no boring RSVP cards, but rather: “Sorry, I’m caged, can’t make it.”.
