Isabella Invitations


Welcome to our blog!

Isabella Invitations (formerly Elegant Custom Invitations) is a custom invitations design studio located in Houston, Texas. We specialize in custom and catalog stationery for your special day. Visit our website at http://www.IsabellaInvitations.com.

Enjoy... :)

Thursday, October 18, 2012

Coming Soon...

Hi Everyone,
It's been very quiet on the blog scene for some weeks. There's just so much going on that's taken up time. Well, we had the Weddings in Houston I Do Bridal Soiree at Hotel ZaZa a couple of weeks ago...that was fun! Very laid-back, chic event. Kelly and I got to meet with lots of couples (and their friends/families). Below are a few pictures taken by D. Jones Photography; you can view more pictures on D. Jones Photography blog.

In the meantime, check out the sneak peeks of some invitations we worked on recently. Stay tuned for more.

Debbie & Antonio's Laser cut Wedding invitation


Chad and Amanda's Luxe Boxed wedding invitations


From the I Do Bridal Soiree at Hotel ZaZa (Photo Credit: D. Jones Photography for all images below)
 Some of our invitations displayed (check out "Tarah & Vladimir's" gorgeous blue & pink pocket invitations!!!)

Events in Bloom's floral display 



Darryl & Co's Tablescape 



P and P Event's tablescape
 
 
That's all for now folks... enjoy the very nice weather :)
 
xoxo
Christiana

Thursday, September 13, 2012

I Do! Bridal Soiree by Weddings in Houston Magazine

Join us on Sunday October 7, 2012 for "Houston's Haute-est Bridal Event" at Hotel ZaZa
Time: 1pm - 6pm.

The I Do! Bridal Soiree is a complete wedding planning extravaganza perfect for any bride planning a dream wedding in Houston. Whether you are looking for the perfect invitations, cake, linens, flowers, gifts, wedding gown or bridesmaid dress, photographer or videographer, this show offers beautiful options for every bride.

The Bridal Show will feature breathtaking tablescape designs by talented florists and a professionally produced runway show featuring couture bridal fashion from Houston’s top exclusive bridal salons.

I Do! Bridal Soiree at Hotel ZaZa

Tickets do sell out for the show; click here to purchase your tickets today! We look forward to seeing you there.

Saturday, September 1, 2012

Fall Savings on Custom Invitations & Checkerboard Catalog Invitations

Hello all,
Fall wedding season is in full swing! Enjoy our September Savings below.

This offer is valid only for Custom Invitations and expires on September 30, 2012. Please go to http://elegantcustom.genbook.com to schedule your complimentary consultation online or send an email to info@myelegant-invitations.com. We look forward to meeting with you!


Below are a few of our Custom Invitation styles. Visit our website for more Custom Invitation styles.
Pocket style invitation

Z-card with Pocket insert. 

Pocketfold with Satin Ribbon
 
Layered Flatcard with Satin Ribbon 

 Layered Flatcard with Rhinestone accents

Checkerboard Catalog Invitations

Checkerboard is one of the nations leading fine stationery providers. Through September 30, 2012, Checkerboard is also offering a 10% savings on select invitations. You can enjoy the discount on hundreds of invitation styles like the invitations below. Offer valid on online orders or orders placed at the studio. Click here to view the Checkerboard Invitation collection.

You can customize and see an online preview of your invitations by visiting http://www.einvite.com/?CoBrand=0PA51J.
 
Below are some of the gorgeous invitations from Checkerboard
 
You can customize ink colors, lettering styles, layers and ribbon colors


 Arya
You can customize ink colors, lettering styles on this gorgeous invitation.


Bloom with French Flap Envelopes
You can customize ink colors, lettering styles on this gorgeous invitation.



Allium
You can customize ink colors, lettering styles on this gorgeous invitation.


Presidio
You can customize ink colors, lettering styles on this gorgeous invitation.


Presidio
You can customize ink colors, lettering styles on this gorgeous invitation.


Rosette
You can customize ink colors, lettering styles on this gorgeous invitation.

Happy shopping and have a great Labor day weekend!

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Special Offer on Catalog Invitation Orders

Hello all!
Hope you're enjoying your week so far.

This weeks special offer is from our Catalog Invitations through eInvite. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $99 or more (almost all stationery items cost more than $99). You can get fabulous invitations like the ones shown below.
Start shopping and personalize your invitations directly online by clicking here (http://www.einvite.com/?CoBrand=0PA51J).
Coupon Code: SHIP99

There's lots more fabulous invitations and stationery you can personalize by visiting our dedicated website.
Smoke Card Save the Date by Crane & Co
Click here to view and personalize online 

 Plumeria
Click here to view and personalize this save the date online

Fancy Feathers Save the date
Click here to view and personalize this save the date magnet online

There's lots more fabulous invitations and stationery you can personalize by visiting our dedicated website.

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Morgan and Troy's Wedding Stationery

Hi everyone,
Happy New Month of August!!! Can you believe 2012 is moving so fast along?

I had a great time this weekend celebrating with the Corbin Family. I can't say enough good things about this family. They're such a loving family and it showed on Saturday as Morgan married Troy. There were so many people there to witness the lovely occasion. I had many teary moments at the church (lol, I cry at almost all weddings!). First was seeing Mr. C walked Mrs. C down the aisle. Then, when Morgan walked down looking GORGEOUS in her Pnina Tornai "blinged out" dress. And one of the most touching moments was when the Officiant mentioned that Morgan & Troy had requested to face the audience for a quick look. When she and Troy turned around from the altar, she choked up seeing the many faces there to witness their union. PRICELESS!!! And oh, I can't forget to mention the cake. OMG, Morgan's cake had a life of its own at that reception. I must say that Susie's Cakes did an amazing job with the sugar paste flower and the humongous cake! And Darryl & his team did a fabulous job on the floral design.

Back to the stationery, well, I first met Morgan and her Mom at the Jan 2011 Bridal Extravaganza (but didn't remember them until they came into the studio). Shortly, afterwards, I was contacted by their wedding planner, Alia with Belle of the Ball events. We quickly began working on the save the date. There were so many unique things done with Morgan's stationery. I tell you, the girl was no ordinary bride (lol). 

 Folded Card Photo Save the date 

Folded Card Photo Save the date (inside) with Hotel Accommodations


For the invitations, we went back and forth on whether to do an all blinged out couture invitation. But Mrs. C wanted the wedding invitations a bit traditional. Before our 2nd meeting, I came up with the idea of including a liner on the envelope and doing something different with the envelope. As soon as Morgan walked in the door and saw a sample of what the idea, she was sold!
I LOVE the traditional, yet modern feel of the invitations. The "gorgeousness" of Letterpress is something that I never can get enough of.

These are Hand Calligraphed Letterpress Invitations with Silver Edge Painting. Hand Calligraphy was done by the awesome Maureen of Pendance

To add some bling to the invitations, we did a Ribbon belly wrap to keep the enclosures together. The invitation envelopes were die-cut created from scratch with Custom Printed Liners.

Invitation with Enclosures.

We created a custom address stamp for the invitation flap. These were hand embossed.

The Letterpress Reception cards with the Silver Edge Painting

The Letterpress Reception cards with the Silver Edge Painting

Invitations

We created custom stamps with the Couple's monogram for the Invitation and RSVP envelopes

For the Programs, we did Silver Foil Embossing on the cover with the Couple's married monogram.

I created a "monster" with this pattern (lol). Morgan requested to have the pattern used on her invitation liners carried on to the programs. So we did so on the inside cover.

Since the reception was not a formal sit down dinner, we created signs for the different food stations.


Table signs

Cocktail Napkins with the Fleur De Lis from the couple's monogram incorporated

Die cut reserved table signs.

Thank you notes. We did a single panel flat card on Crane's Lettra and added a border. But added a nice patterned liner

I hope you enjoyed all the gorgeousness of this stationery as we did :)

Friday, July 13, 2012

Creative Invitation styles from our Online Catalog Store

Hi all!!!
Today, we're blogging about a few catalog invitation styles.
As with all other aspects of your wedding, your invitations give you an opportunity to reflect the colors, theme, and/or season of your wedding. They are your first opportunity to “WOW” guests and give them a sneak peek into your wedding style. Incorporate colors and motifs reminiscent of the time of year without being too predictable. Creative additions like ribbon, jute string, or a small feather can help create a memorable design. Whatever you decide, make your invitations innovative and unique to your personal style and wedding.

For a limited time, Take 20% off your wedding day accessories like Programs, Menu Cards, Favor tags etc. Shop online at http://www.einvite.com/?CoBrand=0PA51J


Having a destination wedding?

Check out these Passport style invitations from our online catalog with eInvite.
Bon Voyage

Bon Voyage

For a traditional yet modern style, these styles look great.

Coordinate the invitations from the Save the Date to the Menu cards
Belle Save the date Postcard (Price: $159 / 100 Postcards)

Belle - Item#: KEE-MWV-H-ZD

Dolce


For a contemporary style,

Gingham

Gingham



Or you can choose a pocket to keep your enclosures together

Stardust Gold Pocket

Stardust Gold Pocket



Arabesque