Basic Invites, Wedding Invitations Made Easy

We are thrilled to partner with Basic Invite, a company known for their breathtaking wedding invitations. We have had the priviledge of working with Katie Scott; in fact, Katie is our guest blogger today!

 

Breaking It Down with Basic Invite

 As wedding season winds down and comes to yet another bittersweet end it is time to focus on the recently engaged, the new brides-to-be, those who are at the beginning stages of wedding planning bliss -  not yet overwhelmed by the colors, the themes, the options and all of those pesky decisions. Instead of talking all things wedding we are going to break it down with Basic Invite and focus solely on creating wedding invitations online.

 A lot of what goes into the perfect wedding invitation is aesthetic. A bride wants her wedding to flow flawlessly, her main goal is for everything from her bridal shower invitations to her post-wedding thank you cards to match effortlessly. Wait! I thought we were taking it easy today, laying things out straight and simple…. well, to someone unfamiliar with Basic Invite this may seem like a foreshadowing to a deep dark tunnel of wedding planning horror, but it really is quite simple! Let me explain.

 Basic Invite is an online stationery company with cards for just about every major life moment. They have everything from graduation announcements to first birthday invitations and much more. Today, we are focusing on giving all of you beautiful brides the best of the best when it comes to creating the perfect and most aesthetically pleasing wedding invitations a girl could dream of.

 All you have to do is head over to Basic Invite and shop their online selection of over 200 wedding invitation sets which include matching save-the-dates, invitations, enclosure cards and more! Just click on your favorite one and see the entire matching set right in front of you! You can shop by category, collection, theme, or size and you can customize every invitation instantly! With almost unlimited color options you can make sure your wedding invitation set is exactly how you want it - down to the tiniest detail!

 Once you’ve chosen the perfect design to go along with your theme and have mixed and matched from their 180 plus color options to fit with your wedding colors go ahead and order your custom sample to see what your finished product will look like. If you have any changes that you want to make just let Basic Invite’s customer service team know and they will make those changes for you before you even have to order in entirety. As soon as you have the perfect wedding invitation set complete choose out of 40 envelope colors and add on a belly band or envelope liner for that final touch!

 Basic Invite has so many options to choose from that there is sure to be something for every type of bride. Aesthetically pleasing can mean something different for everyone and with Basic Invite’s unique designs and endless options your end result will be flawless pieces of art. It doesn’t get much better than that!

 

 

Paper and Postcards and Letters

Anyone who knows me, knows that I am a great lover of all things paper. Books, Postcards, Letters [yes, I keep all my letters in an old box], bits and scraps of stamps and anything with vintage photos. Paper is a great way to add interest and a vintage flair to any event. Invitations, Menu Cards, Escort Cards, Thank You's and so much more.

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2014 Wedding Trends, part 3

Jan 2 | Textures & Details  | by Cynthia
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We consider keeping up with the latest and greatest in weddings and events our promise to you that we are in the know.   Well, we KNOW that we LOVE all of the various textures and details that we are seeing crop up at weddings all across the country; beading, glittering, crystals, pearls, lace, ruffles, crochet, painting, ribbons, textured layers on patterns, the list goes on. Never has there been a time where there is so much for a bride to choose from.  Whether you choose just one aspect of your wedding to focus on, or want to incorporate layers on top of layers, there is inspiration galore.  We will keep you up to date with them all, but in the meantime, here are some of our favs.

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Ruffles, crystal beading, ribbon, flowers and sleek; this dessert has them all.

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 Crinkled burlap, vintage glass, sleek modern ruched chairs, elegant crystal chandeliers, gold tassels, outdoor setting, tent canvas - it all goes together perfectly!

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A vintage Ikat design layered over a more modern linen paired with Lucite chairs and vintage glass is all types of beautiful!  Source

 

Blue chevron, gold silver and glassware, pink napkins, farm tables, vintage and modern glitz paired together for a stunning table setting.  Source
 

 

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Gorgeous textures equal ruffles, beading, lace, feathers, and more to make unforgettable gowns.  

 

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 We are seeing bouquets that are getting messier and more beautiful!  Their earthy textures are a welcome alternative from the tightly packed floral spheres that we have been seeing in the past.  Different flowers, everlastings, more greens and trailing goodness; this is one trend that we hope continues.

 Modern print meets rustic chic.  Source

Don't be afraid to mix patterns and papers for personalized stationery.  Source

 

 Sparkle paper triangles against a rustic barn board backdrop is a study in textured goodness!    Source

 

There is every single type of textured, layered detail going on here to make for one gorgeous coffee station.  Attention to detail such as this will give your guests an experience that they will long remember.  Source

 Throwing decor rules out the window when mixing styles is fun when you combine vintage, modern and glamorous with what speaks to your heart.  Source

Wedding Inspirations | Calligraphy

We love the way calligraphy can really make an invitation, RSVP card, menu, place card, or thank you gift that much more special.  It makes something more graphic and beautiful to look at, and is an extra touch for your wedding or event!

Make sure to check back on Ask Cynthia next week, we'll be starting a 2013 Trends series!

Looking for something to do this weekend?  Join us for the Ames Preferred Bridal Show from 12-3pm at the Quality Inn & Suites.  We have some of the absolute best vendors in the area, have some amazing prizes to give away, and there will even be a spectacular bridal fashion show by Ames' own Pure Bridal!  For more information and details, click here.  We hope to see you there!

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Wedding Inspirations | Invitations

In the wedding world, we all know that Invitations are important.  They set the tone for your day, convey information to your guests about where, what, how and why.  They give the color scheme, the mood of the wedding and much more.  They are THAT important! 

I am obsessed with the following invitations!  Love the green antique looking paper of the first one.  I could totally have fun styling this wedding!

Images courtesy of Furniture Home Design | Whimsical Prints | Wedding Paper Divas

Wedding Notes.....

Iowa has some wonderful Wedding Stationery experts.  The following are all trusted and premier Vendors of the Preferred Wedding Book

Zephyr Weddings will customize your invitations and all your Wedding Stationery to reflect your style, within the parameters of your budget.   Their attention to detail is wonderful!

Lotus Moments, a wonderful shop in Des Moines has ideas for every event.  Their creative staff will work with you to create the perfect invitation to express your Wedding Story.

A Surprise Engagement courtesy of Style Me Pretty

Ahhhhhh..... Romance lives!

I have to confess, that I don't know if I love the idea of the Surprise more or the Paper products!!!

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