Weekly Recaps are back!
January 27, 2010 | Filed Under catalog invitations, custom invitations, posts with pics, weekly recap | Leave a Comment
One of our goals for 2010 was to show some love to our blog. It’s not that we don’t love blogging, it’s just that so many things get in the way (phone calls! walk-in clients! lunch breaks! production of orders! processing shipments! 50+ emails per day! ) So even though blogging is always on the to-do list, it is the one thing that continuously gets snaked to the next day…and the next…and the next. To combat this, we’ve decided to re-commit to ‘Weekly Recaps’, which we’ve heard people love to read. And we are going to try our darndest to stay true to the title. We figure that if nothing else, we’ll get to share several of the things we’ve been up to all in one little post.
The first weekly recap of 2010 is going to cover a few weeks. We weren’t prepared to bring this blog series back, so we had to grab photos of orders that we are currently working on and of things we had sitting around. Some of these might stretch back into the end of December, but you get the point! Enjoy!
1) custom designed 40th anniversary invitation – pink and green 6×6 pocketfold with lime green paisley invite border and lime green cardstock topped with light green text paper
2) custom designed bachleorette party invitation – red and ecru with a corset theme
3) catalog ordered white cocktail napkins incorporating a monogram in purple foil. (monogram matches that of the invitation in #15)
4) catalog ordered scratch-off save the date! (scratch the license plate of the ‘just married car’ to find out the wedding date!) super fun!
5) custom designed purple and ecru flat panel invitation. multiple shades of purple topped with ecru metallic paper. deep purple swirl design carried through on all three pieces of the ensemble.
6) catalog ordered poker themed invitation. this invite was for one of our fave wedding coordinators – heidi from heidzillas. check out the party recap (including a few how-to’s) on her blog!
7) catalog ordered save the date – white and navy blue single layer card.
8) custom designed 6×6 pocketfold wedding invitation in black, hot pink and white shimmer stock.
9) custom designed 6×6 pocketfold wedding invitation in hot pink, silver and white shimmer stock.
10) custom designed bridal shower invitation for a beach themed wedding shower. tiffany blue, black and white shimmer with a tiffany blue shell accent.
11) catalog ordered lime green and black wedding invitation ensemble. this was a mix and match set – lime green invite with black writing, black reception card with white writing, lime green response card with black writing and a black envelope, a black inner envelope and a lime green outer envelope.
12) catalog ordered photo save the date tri-fold. on the outside, a childhood picture of the bride on one side and the groom on the other. open the tri-fold to reveal a current photograph of the two of them! how could you not love it?
13) catalog invitation in red, ivory and black. this invite design can be printed in any two ink colors on ivory or white stock!
14) custom monogram wrap in black, hot pink and white with a 7/8″ white satin ribbon
15) catalog invitation in green, purple and white. this invite design can be printed in any two ink colors on ivory or white stock!
16) catalog ordered save-the-date magnet – man proposing. we love that the proposal scene is carried through as a motif on the back flap of the envelope
17) custom designed deep red, ivory and gold swirl design invitation.
18) catalog ordered white flat panel invitation with embossed border and shimmer design. this is one classy (and affordable) invitation ensemble!!
A Hidden Gem: The University Center at Kent State Stark
January 26, 2010 | Filed Under posts featuring other vendors, posts with pics | Leave a Comment
Long before Stacy and I ever actually met Janet Capocci, the Event Planning Coordinator at the University Center, we knew who she was. You see, when she was the Wedding Specialist at the Sheraton Suites – Cuyahoga Falls, we shared several mutual clients and nearly every single one told us that they chose to have their reception at the Sheraton because of her. Not because of the gorgeous facility or delicious food …but her. When we finally did get to meet Janet, you better believe she cast her spell on us too! She is such a sweet person who genuinely loves weddings and just plain knows what it takes to make any event extraordinary. Needless to say, when we found out she was leaving the Sheraton, we were just as devastated as her brides were! So when we ran into her (and the equally sweet Becky Dehart) at the JSK Center bridal show, we were thrilled. Turns out they are working to promote weddings at the University Center! Since we hadn’t heard anything about the venue in the 5 years we’ve been in the industry, we were amazed when we learned of all it has to offer! We’ve asked Janet to share a little bit of that information with all of you!
Here’s what Janet had to say about the facility and staff:
Can you tell us a little about the location and capacity of the facility? The University Center is conveniently located in North Canton approximately 1.2 miles from I-77 (just past Green and next to Jackson Township). We have a ballroom that can seat up to 400 guests.
How many wedding consultants do you have on staff and what are their qualifications? We have two – Becky and I. She has been here 4+ years and I have been doing weddings for about 7 years.
What do you feel sets the University Center apart from other wedding venues? We are very competitively priced! You’ll find that by traveling the slightest bit south of the Cleveland/Akron area a whole new world opens up! We offer resort-like settings at more of a ‘value based’ pricing…all while being close to airports, express ways, hotels, etc.
I know you have been working to strengthen wedding bookings. Have you noticed any misconceptions that potential brides have had regarding the facility? Yes…most brides do not imagine their most precious day to take place on a college campus. At the University Center, you get the feel of a country club/hotel and the pricing of a reception hall. It is truly unlike other campus grounds. Our secluded, lush setting rivals the most popular local country clubs and hotels. We encourage you to take photos throughout our property, including at the gazebo on the water. As a wedding specialist with past experience coordinating for hotels and resorts, I couldn’t be happier with The University Center’s facilities.
What is the price range of the packages you offer? We offer competitively priced packages at many different price points. Visit our website for the most current wedding packages. These packages are merely suggestions and we can certainly customize your menu to meet your needs. All prices are subject to change unless secured with a signed contract. All Kent State alumni receive a discount!
If you are interested in holding your Reception or other event at The University Center at Kent State Stark (and why shouldn’t you be?!?), contact Janet or Becky at 330-244-3300. You can also visit www.youruniversitycenter.com or www.facebook.com/theuniversitycenter for more information!
2010 Brides Choice Award
January 19, 2010 | Filed Under studio news and happenings | Leave a Comment
We are happy to announce that we received one of the 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards from Wedding Wire. Only the top 5% of vendors receive this award. Even though we only received 5 reviews this past year, we are honored to have been rated so highly by our clients! Click here to read the reviews or take a minute to write one of your own!!
Congratulations Winners!
January 12, 2010 | Filed Under studio news and happenings | Leave a Comment
All prizes for our Annual Giveaway have been claimed! Congratulations to all the winners – we look forward to seeing each of you again when you visit the studio to pick up your prize!
Thanks again to each and every one of our customers from 2009! Our referral program is now up and running – when you send your friends and family our way and they let us know you sent them, you’ll be entered into that month’s drawing for a $25 gift card to local stores and restaurants. Each month, all non-winning tickets will be carried over to the Annual Giveaway at the end of the year. The more you recommend us, the more chances you have to win – and the opportunity to win never ends!
Annual Giveaway Winner #2 – Round 2…….
January 11, 2010 | Filed Under posts with pics, studio news and happenings | 1 Comment
This prize was not claimed by january 9th, so here’s the new winning ticket:
Our former client who received this ticket in their holiday card wins a “Date Night” prize including a $25 gift card to Regal Cinemas and a $50 gift card to Hudson’s Restaurant in Hudson. You must comment on this blog post or the facebook post ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 16th to claim your prize. Once we have confirmed your prize claim, you may bring or mail your winning ticket to our studio in exchange for the prize. If you do not claim your prize via our blog or facebook fan page by January 16th, a new winning ticket will be drawn and posted January 17th forfeiting your prize. REMEMBER: We do not know who received which ticket….so we have no way of contacting you. The fun is in the surprise!!
Bonus Prize! Annual Giveaway Winner #6….
January 9, 2010 | Filed Under studio news and happenings | Leave a Comment
After we sent out our holiday cards that said we were giving away 5 prizes, we decided to add a bonus prize! Here’s the winning ticket for prize #6 - a $25 gift card to Three Daughters and a Mom Boutique, located in Stow. You must comment on this blog post or the facebook post ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 14th to claim your prize. Once we have confirmed your prize claim, you may bring or mail your winning ticket to our studio in exchange for the prize. If you do not claim your prize via our blog or facebook fan page by January 14th, a new winning ticket will be drawn and posted January 15th forfeiting your prize. REMEMBER: We do not know who received which ticket….so we have no way of contacting you. The fun is in the surprise!!
Grand Prize!!! Annual Giveaway Winner #5….
January 9, 2010 | Filed Under posts with pics, studio news and happenings | 1 Comment
Here’s the winning ticket for the grand prize – a $350 gift card to Sheraton Suites in Cuyahoga Falls! Based on the latest pricing, this gift card is good for a romantic stay in a suite with champagne and strawberries delivered to your room, dinner at Piatto Novo, and the breakfast buffet the next morning! You must comment on this blog post or the facebook post ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 13th to claim your prize. Once we have confirmed your prize claim, you may bring or mail your winning ticket to our studio in exchange for the prize. If you do not claim your prize via our blog or facebook fan page by January 13th, a new winning ticket will be drawn and posted January 14th forfeiting your prize. REMEMBER: We do not know who received which ticket….so we have no way of contacting you. The fun is in the surprise!!
Annual Giveaway Winner #1 – Round 2
January 7, 2010 | Filed Under posts with pics, studio news and happenings | 1 Comment
The prize for the first winning ticket originally posted on January 1st was not claimed, so here’s the new winning ticket:
Our former client who received this ticket in their holiday card wins a $25 gift certificate to Main Street Cupcakes in Hudson. You must comment on this blog post or the facebook post ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 12th to claim your prize. Once we have confirmed your prize claim, you may bring or mail your winning ticket to our studio in exchange for the prize. If you do not claim your prize via our blog or facebook fan page by January 12th, a new winning ticket will be drawn and posted January 13th forfeiting your prize. REMEMBER: We do not know who received which ticket….so we have no way of contacting you. The fun is in the surprise!!
Annual Giveaway Winner #4
January 7, 2010 | Filed Under posts with pics, studio news and happenings | 1 Comment
Our former client who received this ticket in their holiday card wins a “Date Night” prize including a $25 gift card to Regal Cinemas and a $50 gift card to Hudson’s Restaurant in Hudson. You must comment on this blog post or the facebook post ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 12TH to claim your prize. Once we have confirmed your prize claim, you may bring or mail your winning ticket to our studio in exchange for the prize. If you do not claim your prize via our blog or facebook fan page by January 12th, a new winning ticket will be drawn and posted January 13th forfeiting your prize. REMEMBER: We do not know who received which ticket….so we have no way of contacting you. The fun is in the surprise!!
Annual Giveaway Winner #3
January 5, 2010 | Filed Under posts with pics, studio news and happenings | 1 Comment
Our former client who received this ticket in their holiday card wins a $25 gift card to Three Daughters and a Mom Boutique, located in Stow. You must comment on this blog post or the facebook post ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 10TH to claim your prize. Once we have confirmed your prize claim, you may bring or mail your winning ticket to our studio in exchange for the prize. If you do not claim your prize via our blog or facebook fan page by January 10th, a new winning ticket will be drawn and posted January 11th forfeiting your prize. REMEMBER: We do not know who received which ticket….so we have no way of contacting you. The fun is in the surprise!!
