Weekly Recap – weeks ending April 22nd and May 1st
May 2, 2010 | Filed Under accessories, catalog invitations, custom invitations, posts with pics, weekly recap | Leave a Comment
Well, for the sake of getting caught up, I combined the previous two weeks of orders into this recap. We’ve definitely been staying busy and May looks to be a strong month for us. (Evening appointments are already booked up through the 18th! yikes!). Had a couple of baby shower invites in this batch which is always fun!! …enjoy!
1) light green and chocolate brown “circles” baby shower invitation (custom design)
2) photo wedding invitation in grey and purple – double sided wedding invitation (album order)
3) ecru and clover green pocketfold wedding invitation with monogram theme (album order)
4) bride and groom save the date tent – designed to replicate a place card with the wording “save a place for us on your calendar” (album order)
5) sneak peak at a future order – monogram tag on pocketfold with crystal and ribbon (custom design)
6) lime green and white baby shower invitation – cute little pregnant woman with daisy umbrella (album order)
7) ‘now and forever’ themed gatefold wedding invitation with hot pink ink (album order)
8) accessories for a hot pink and silver wedding….table numbers, escort cards, menus, ceremony programs (custom design)
9) hot pink, black and white wedding invitation with black envelopes (album order)
10) damask themed seal and send wedding invitation – black and white (album order)
11) damask themed wedding invitation printed on ‘raw silk gold’ cardstock (custom designed)
12) lime green and hot pink seal and send wedding invitation (album order)
13) celtic knot pearlized border – flat panel wedding invitations (album order)
14) damask themed wedding invitation – black and white shimmer (custom design)
15) deep red, black and white pocketfold order with flourish design (album order)
16) hot pink, black and ecru pocketfold wedding invitation with damask monogram tag & ribbon wrap (custom design)
Weekly Recap – ending April 17th
May 1, 2010 | Filed Under accessories, catalog invitations, custom invitations, posts with pics, weekly recap | Leave a Comment
Somehow I managed to fall a few weeks behind on the weekly recaps again! At least this particular week was colorful! If you see something you like here, don’t forget that many designs can be customized in your color scheme or wedding theme! 
1) ecru shimmer wedding invitation with a sparkle crinkle wrap (album order)
2) lime green seal-n-send wedding invitation with teal ink (album order)
3) wedding table numbers – hot pink and white shimmer with silver ribbon (custom design)
4) from the chloe b line: gray and yellow wedding invitation ensemble with slate ink (album order)
5) deep silver and purple pocketfold wedding invitation (custom design)
6) surprise birthday party invitation (custom design)
7) from the chloe b line: purple, black and slate save the date (album order)
8) ‘now and forever’ gatefold wedding invitation with light blue ink (album order)
9) a different take on the pocket invite! This was a bi-fold wedding invitation tied closed with ribbon. when untied, the inserts were attached to the ribbon and the response card was a perforated card (album order)
10) embossed calla lily wedding invitation (album order)
11) pearlized calla lily wedding invitation – gatefold style (album order)
12) sports themed first birthday invitation – gatefold with photos of the birthday boy! (custom design)
13) an assortment of cocktail and beverage napkins ordered this week (album order)
Real Brides: Karrie and Chris
April 24, 2010 | Filed Under catalog invitations, custom invitations, do it yourself, posts featuring other vendors, posts with pics, real brides | Leave a Comment
If there was ever a bride qualified to give a testimonial about our company, it would be Karrie! She and Chris explored just about every facet of Paper Persuasions. Their save-the-dates were ordered from one of the many catalog vendors we carry, their invitations and programs were custom designed and made by hand in our studio, and their menus, table numbers and escort cards were made by them – utilizing our DIY project services. Although most of our meetings took place with Karrie and her mom, Chris was definitely involved in the process which we love to see! And honestly, as much attention as their invitation and program still get (they are included on our display wall), it feels as if they are current clients since we are talking about them so often! After all, they were the couple who inspired us to create a ceremony program with a tissue pocket attached to the back cover. And my-oh-my, you wouldn’t believe how many people love that idea! Check out a few of their fantabulous photos below….as well as a brief interview with Karrie about the wedding process and her experience with us.
What part of the wedding planning was the most fun?
We had the most fun personalizing and putting our own special touch on all the details of our big day! While it was AWESOME to have amazing vendors who we could trust to take care of everything for us, the most fun we had was working with them to make sure the final product was just what we wanted. From save the dates & custom invitations to the goodie bags and homemade wine for our overnight guests, we loved every minute of it!
What part of the wedding planning was the least fun?
With so many decisions to make, it is easy to involve parents, family, friends, etc and get their opinions. It started to be hard though when we worried about making everybody happy…that can get stressful and you have to remember not to lose sight of what you and your fiancée want!
Did you receive comments from your guests regarding the invitations and accessories?
Most definitely! Many of our guests wrote notes on the response cards truly raving about how gorgeous the invitations were! People were still talking about them at the wedding – along with the other accessories…Chris’s guy friends were even commenting!!!!
Please list anything you would like to include regarding your experience with Paper Persuasions:
I can’t say enough about our experience with Stacy and Stephanie!! They are truly remarkable people and have surely left a permanent mark of excellence on this industry, even with the few years they have been in business! I came across Paper Persuasions on a random internet search and they were the first place we looked and my mom and I were SOLD from that day forward! They are professional, prompt, creative, thorough, and, most of all, just so much fun to work with! During the custom design of our invitations and programs they listened to our thoughts and ideas, added their expertise and style, and before we knew it we had the most unique, gorgeous stationery and accessories we’ve ever seen. They even helped us order some fantastic save-the-dates by catalog as well as design some DIY accessories…again with great skill and perfection! The quality of their work is over and above any expectation…just look around their studio! Search no further – they are the best of the best!
Do you have any advice for the bride-to-be currently planning her wedding?
Everyone tells brides to “slow down” and “take it all in”….and it is really true! The day goes so fast, my best advice is to really try to step back and let all the excitement sink in….even just for a minute. Whatever you do, don’t let something little ruin such a big day…for the one little thing that may go wrong, there are a million other things that go perfectly and will make your day unforgettable! Planning-wise, my best advice is…don’t skimp on things like invitations, linens and flowers. Your invitations really will set the tone for the event and get everyone as excited as you are! The flowers and linens really pull any room together and keep that “wow” factor going!
Here is Karrie and Chris’s vendor list!
Ceremony: Immaculate Heart of Mary
Reception: Marriott at Key Center
Bride’s Apparel: All Brides Beautiful – Hudson, Ohio
Groom’s Apparel: American Commodore Tuxedo
Floral/Lighting: Neil Leeson Decor
Photography: Rich Pappas – Dreamcatcher Studios
Videography: Moonstruck Productions
Reception Entertainment: Scott Jones / Jerry Bruno Productions
Cake: Fragapane Bakery
Stationery: Paper Persuasions
Weekly Recap – April 10th
April 13, 2010 | Filed Under catalog invitations, custom invitations, posts with pics, studio news and happenings, weekly recap | Leave a Comment
All caught up on weekly recaps now. Woot! Not much in the way of custom this week. And that is mostly because we were cleaning and organzing the studio in preperation for Focus on You Video and Design to shoot our in-store commercial on Saturday! We should be finishing up a few invitation jobs this coming week …as well as a round of accessories.
1) catalog ordered flat panel wedding invites – a navy blue and orange wedding theme was introduced by alternating ink colors on all pieces of the ensemble and envelope linings. Navy blue envelopes were used to add more color!
2) hot pink and black table numbers to match the invitation in #6
3) catalog ordered pocket fold invitation – shimmer metallic papers with the polka dot border and sage ink make for an elegant but contemporary invite
4) catalog ordered seal-n-send wedding invitation – shimmer white and shimmer silver stocks paired with fuschia ink
5) custom designed retirement party invitations – gold and ecru shimmer stocks with daisy theme
6) catalog ordered flat panel wedding invitation – hot pink and black ink colors were alternated to create a colorful invitation
7) catalog ordered flat panel invitation – this rich ecru stock and peralized ecru border present a classy, formal invitation.
8) catalog ordered z-fold invitation – held together with turquoise ribbon, this z-fold invitation shows the bride and grooms name on the front when tied closed
9) catalog ordered pocketfold wedding invitation – with a slate pocket, shimmer silver borders and hot pink and black inks, this invitation turned out to be amazing!
10) cocktail and luncheon napkins in sage with silver foil
Weekly Recap March 27th – April 3rd
April 12, 2010 | Filed Under catalog invitations, custom invitations, posts with pics, studio news and happenings, weekly recap | Leave a Comment
Slowly but surely getting caught up with the weekly recaps! This post wraps up March and the first few days of April! Enjoy!
1) custom designed yellow and navy pocketfold wedding invitation
2) catalog ordered z-fold wedding invitation – embossed rose garland border with fuschia ink
3) catalog ordered gate fold wedding invitation – embossed hearts with roses border with claret ink
4) catalog ordered flat panel wedding invitation – champagne and chocolate brown ink and design combo
5) catalog ordered pocket wedding invitation – embossed design on pocket – gorgeous insert cards with rounded edge and a black satin bow to hold everything together
6) customized catalog ordered seal-n-send wedding invitation – damask design with hot pink and black inks and a photo
7) catalog ordered pocketfold wedding invitation – a gold self mailer with ivory insert cards and violet printing
8) catalog ordered flat panel invitation – yellow flowers pressed into the paper with classic raised printing for the wording
9) catalog ordered flat panel wedding invitation – navy and champagne wedding theme tied into the invitation by alternating ink colors
10) catalo ordered flat panel wedding invitation – hot pink and orange inks were alternated in very modern typestyles to create an awesome, affordable, trendy invitation
11) custom designed pocket fold wedding invitation – lilac and lavender wedding colors were layered to create a monochromatic result – subtle but breathtaking
12) catalog ordered flat panel wedding invitation – a traditional design of pearlized rose garland border on all pieces paired with blank ink
13) luncheon and cocktail napkins to match the invitations in #10
14) catalog ordered pocket invitation in black, hot pink and white
Weekly Recap – March 13th, 20th
March 25, 2010 | Filed Under accessories, catalog invitations, custom invitations, posts with pics, weekly recap | Leave a Comment
At some point last year – maybe October or November - we declared purple THE color for 2010. It appears we were correct. If I had to guess, I would say that 15- 20% of all invitation orders we have placed or handmade so far this season contain a shade of purple either in the paper or the ink choices. Purple works well with silver OR gold as a metallic accents making it a great choice. Three out of 10 invites from this weekly recap contain purple and yet the style of each invitation and the color pairings look completely different!
1) catalog ordered pocketfold wedding invitation with garnet printing. the design was incorporated in to the invitation panel and inserts.
2) custom designed pocketfold wedding invitation in silver and purple. Several crystals were applied within the design and front tag to add some bling!
3) catalog ordered pocketfold wedding invitation in black and teal. the design was incorporated in the invitation panel and inserts.
4) flat panel invitation in black, teal and white. this is on of our favorite catalog orders this season. not only is the design awesome, the ink color pairing turned out fantastic. this invitation comes from an album where you can pair any two ink colors together to make the invitation fit your color scheme.
5) flat panel invitation with pearl embossed border. this invitation is a prime example of how you can take a traditional invitation, use a modern font combo and end up with a very classy, current looking ensemble!
6) flat panel invitation printed on soft white linen paper with a distinctive pearl border. another traditional invitation made current with a modern monogram and font choices
7) our first order from the new value with style book. if you are looking for ‘graphic design’ looking invitations without the ‘graphic design price’ this album has plenty of offerings. this slate grey and yellow wedding invitation is actually double sided. the invitation information is on the front and then the accommodations and reception information on the reverse.
8) custom designed pocketfold wedding invitation in pink, black and white. crystals were applied to the design for a little added sparkle!
9) this two-tone purple wedding invitation is another of my favorites this year. (not shown: the super funky orange envelopes the bride ordered to go with the ensemble)
10) custom designed pocket fold wedding invitation with daisy theme. this purple/pink and green combination looks spectacular and perfectly suited for their outdoor ceremony at manakiki! A single crystal was applied to the center of the daisy on the invitation panel for some bling.
11) a small collection of cocktail napkins that have been ordered through us. a few of them using custom monograms we designed for the clients!
Weekly Recap – Feb 27th and March 6th
March 25, 2010 | Filed Under accessories, catalog invitations, custom invitations, posts with pics, studio news and happenings, weekly recap | Leave a Comment
So I knew it would be impossible for me to stick with the weekly recaps on…well…a weekly basis. I am doing the best I can over here! Picking up where I left off, this post covers weeks ending February 27th and March 6th. Oh and recaps for March 13th and 20th are not far behind. Hope to have them finished up later today. Wedding Season is in full swing for us right now and I am not able to share all the orders and designs that we’ve received and/or made but here’s a glimpse at some of our favorites….
1) navy blue and yellow wedding invitation. the bride flip flopped ink colors on the inserts and liners to create her own look. this invite can be printed on white or ecru stock in a combination of two of over 20 ink colors.
2) navy blue and yellow table card coordinating with invitation from #1
3) love birds wedding invitation (this invitation won the 2007 louie award for best stationery). the birds’ heads interlock when the gate fold style enclosure is folded close. when open, the invitation panel is in the center.
4) flat panel wedding invitation in ecru stock with designer pearlized border. love how the bride pulled her wedding color of orange in through the print ….the invitations looked super classy!
5) flat panel wedding invitation in white stock with recessed panel. rosewood envelope liners were used to pull the wedding color in
6) custom designed wedding invitation featuring cala lily’s. this was a flat panel invite with the design printed behind the wording. pink, gold and ecru papers were used.
7) pocketfold wedding invitation from the carlson craft pockets album. this invitation can be printed in a combination of two of over 30 ink colors
8) custom designed pocketfold wedding invitation. this invite is actually one of our brides diy projects. we provided design, printing and an instructional packet. she cut and assembled the project herself saving the cost of our labor. this design features products from the envelopments line.
9) custom designed pocketfold wedding invitation. the pocket is made of a subtle floral pattern while the inserts are layered to incorporate both colors from the pattern. a 7/8” satin ribbon was used to accent the invitation adding the perfect touch of ‘formal’.
10) catalog ordered pocketfold wedding invitation. a champagne shimmer pocket with ecru cards. this bride pulled her colors in by using claret ink and claret envelope liners. such a sharp, crisp contrast to the soft ecru stock. a perfect combination!
11) hot pink, black and white wedding invitation. this invitation can be printed in many different ink colors and white or ecru stock can be used.
12) flat panel wedding invitation on eco-friendly stock. love the top-open envelope with motif from invitation carried through!
13) catalog ordered pocketfold invitation. a fun swirl design framed the invitation wording and was used on the inserts as well
14) catalog ordered pocketfold invitation. a flourish/swirl design was incorporated on the invitation panel and both inserts
15) two different flat panel wedding invitations with pearlized designer borders
Real Brides: Jill and Paul
March 12, 2010 | Filed Under custom invitations, posts with pics, real brides | Leave a Comment
Jillian and Paul came to us as a referral from The Sheraton Suites. And you know how much we love our Sheraton brides! By the first time we met with Jill she had an all-star lineup of vendors and quite a few unique ideas for her fall wedding (my favorite being the large tree with hanging escort cards). Meeting with her and her mom Rebecca was always such a pleasure….not only because we had great conversations (they always made me laugh…) but also because we stayed on task and accomplished so much!! We truly enjoyed providing the invitations, escort cards, ceremony programs, memory cards, table numbers and thank you cards for this amazingly beautiful wedding.
What part of the wedding planning was the most fun?
Honestly, I can’t pick! I had an amazing time during the entire wedding planning process. I truly felt like our vendors became friends (i.e. Stacy and Stephanie) and due to all of their hard work, our wedding day was beyond perfect. Our wedding was a dream come true and a wonderful start to a new life with my new husband!
What part of the wedding planning was the least fun?
I had fun during the entire process. Who doesn’t have fun planning their dream wedding to the perfect man???
Did you receive comments from your guests regarding the invitations and accessories?
The feedback from our guests was overwhelming in its praise of our invitations and accessories. Words used by our guests included: beautiful, brilliant, creative, elegant and classy. Our wedding invitation truly set the tone of our wedding and there is nothing I would have changed.
Please list anything you would like to include regarding your experience with Paper Persuasions:
Working with Paper Persuasions was truly a remarkable and quite memorable experience. Stacy and Stephanie provided the total package. They walked us through the entire process from the initial consultation, to the drafts, to the end product. We are so grateful to have found Paper Persuasions and to have had the opportunity to work with them. We look forward to planning another big event where we can use their creative services once again!
Do you have any advice for the bride-to-be currently planning her wedding?
Before you get overwhelmed, take a deep breath. Enjoy your wedding planning…I promise, it can be lots of fun! I believe a successful bride and groom do not plan their wedding alone – they get help, and lots of it! One of the best ways to have a successful wedding is to be organized and begin planning your event as soon as possible. The earlier you begin preparing the better your chances of getting the vendors that you want.
Here is Jill and Paul’s vendor list!
Ceremony: Pilgrim Church
Reception: Sheraton Suites – Cuyahoga Falls
Bride’s Apparel: Steven Yearick from Henri’s Cloud Nine
Groom’s Apparel: American Commodore Tuxedo
Floral: Klaus from Wildflower
Linens: Sitting Pretty
Photography: Lyon’s Photography
Reception Entertainment: Redline – Jerry Bruno Productions
Ceremony Music: Suite Elegance
Transportation: Lolly the Trolley
Lighting: Pro-Disc Entertainment
Cake: Zoey’s
Ice Sculpture: Elegant Ice Creations
Hair and Makeup: MC Hair Consultants
Stationery: Paper Persuasions
In lieu of favors, Jill and Paul made a donation in honor of Jill’s father – the late Mr. Lewis Crouch. On that card, they shared a quote with their guests…and it has stuck with me since I first read it. “It’s not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.” – Mother Teresa
Jill and Paul – may you have many many happy years together!
Bi-Weekly Recap – February 6th – 20th
February 20, 2010 | Filed Under catalog invitations, custom invitations, posts with pics, weekly recap | Leave a Comment
We skipped last weeks recap because 1) we were too busy to do the recap and 2) we didn’t really have much product to photograph. Last Saturday we may have even set an all time record for the number of people here at once. At one point, we had 4 groups of people looking…and 2 groups of people waiting for tables to open up. It was c-r-a-z-y busy but despite the chaos, everyone left happy! This past week had several catalog orders arrive PLUS we were able to finish up 4 custom jobs making for a very colorful collage today! Enjoy!
1) Custom Designed Pocketfold Wedding Invitation in Deep Purple, Hot Pink and Ecru Shimmer stocks. Ribbon and Custom Monogram tag on front of pocket
2) Custom Designed Pocketfold Daisy Wedding Invitation in Clover / Grass / Lime Green with Light Green panel and inserts. Unique 4×9 Size with daisy belly band
3) Catalog Wedding Invitation Ensemble – a soft textured paper with grey, white, and soft purple accents. Monogram frame and grape motif used throughout
4) Catalog Wedding Invitation Ensemble – a brown slide with ecru double sided invitation with a chocolate brown satin ribbon pull
5) Catalog Wedding Invitation Ensemble – a triple border white embossed invitation with swirl motif used throughout
6) Catalog Baby Shower Invite – a white invitation with pearl embossed alphabet blocks around the border and cutesy little animals in the corners
7) Catalog Bat Mitzvah Invite – Hot Pink, Lavender and Gold foil tied into the star and the liner
8) Catalog Fall Themed Save the Dates – gorgeous cream cardstock with rich texture, ginger ink and fall leaves
9) Custom Design Flat Panel Wedding Invitation – Grape/Dark Purple, Lavender, and Ecru Shimmer with bling! Three Swarovski® Crystals were incorporated into the swirl design
10) Custom Designed Pocket fold Wedding Invitation in Tiffany Blue, Champagnee and Ecru Micha Shimmer stocks. Custom designed monogram included a single Swarovski® Crystal on the bride’s name.
Real Brides: Emily and Andrew
February 9, 2010 | Filed Under accessories, catalog invitations, custom invitations, posts with pics, real brides | 1 Comment
We first met with Emily and her mom Marianne not long after we opened our new studio. It was clear from our first meeting with them that the invitations needed to be classy, formal & traditional while still setting the tone for a somewhat contemporary color scheme of chocolate brown and orange. Emily selected a gorgeous pearl border invitation from the Carlson Craft line and added a chocolate brown satin ribbon below the monogram to make the invitation unique to her. The orange was first introduced into the wedding stationery when Andrew’s mother Angie surprised the couple with custom rehearsal dinner invites which happened to match the custom wedding accessories we designed for the ceremony and reception. Sending thanks to Paul Floyd Photography for taking some of the best shots we’ve seen of our work. Of course what blog reader of ours is going to pay attention to the stationery photos when the entire wedding party is this gorgeous?!?!
A non-professional photo of the invitation ensemble that we took when her order arrived…
Heres a list of other vendors that Emily and Andrew used:
- Bride’s Apparel: Brides by Demetrios (Legacy Village)
- Groom’s Apparel: American Commodore
- Ceremony Site: Hudson Community Chapel
- Reception Site: Sheraton Suites
- Cake: A Catered Affair
- Floral: Frank Feysa – Ohio Green
- Photography: Paul Floyd Photography
- Entertainment: The DJ Crew
- Salon: Salon 180 (Hudson)
Here’s what Emily and Andrew had to say about their wedding experiences:
Wedding Date: 8/1/2009
What part of the planning was the most fun? Choosing all of the details that made our wedding unique – the colors, favors, music, locations, menu, etc. Anything where we could add our own personal touch and flare was fun for us!
What part of the wedding planning was the least fun? Assembling favors, tying ribbons on bubbles, writing check lists and to-do lists!! All of the tedious tasks that were easy but time consuming.
Do you have any advice for the bride-to-be currently planning her wedding? Enjoy it! It goes so fast. Get as much planning as you can out of the way early on so you can relax and take it all in toward the end.
How was your overall experience with Paper Persuasions? Steph and Stacy were fabulous and made the paper and invitation aspect of our planning so enjoyable and easy! We would recommend them to absolutely anyone!
Did you receive comments from your guests regarding the invitations and accessories? Yes! All positive! We got raving reviews about every paper product – from the invitations down to the table numbers!
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Working with Emily and Andrew (and each of their mothers) was such a treat! From their very first visit to look at invitations – all the way through finalizing the table numbers and escort cards for the reception – our meetings were a breeze….sometimes it simply felt too easy!
To Emily, Andrew and Marianne: Thank you so much for all of your kind words…and for the numerous referrals you have sent our way. From close family friends to people you’ve bumped into at the supermarket, we’ve had at least half a dozen people mention that you told them about us. You have no idea how much this means to us!
