Invitations of the Week - LIMITED TIME OFFER Take 15% off at eInvite.com

Hello,
Hope you all are having a wonderful week! eInvite has a limited time special offer of 15% off select Wedding Invitations, Save the Dates, Bridal Shower Invitations, Thank you cards etc.

To view, personalize and order your invitations, go to http://www.einvite.com/?CoBrand=0PA51J. Offer Code eInWelcome15 to take advantage of the 15% savings!

Houston Bride's Evening of Bridal Luxury

The 5th Annual Evening of Bridal Luxury is taking place tomorrow, March 22nd at the Omni Houston Galleria. Purchase your tickets NOW via the link on the Houston Bride's web site!
www.houstonluxurybrides.com. See you there!!!

Making of a Custom Invitation Series 2 - Comeka & Jose

Hello!I hope your week is going smoothly.
Last year, I began a series called "Making of a Custom Invitation". You can read it here. I was looking through our photo archives and found these lovelies we created for Comeka & Jose.
We first met Comeka at the January 2011 Bridal Extravaganza and she held on to your flyer for several months. Once she was to begin her invitation process, she contacted us back in September of last year. She loved the pocket style and needed her invitations to be bilingual (English & Spanish). To save from having to do 2 separate invitation suites, we decided to go with a larger card size and have both languages on 1 invitation suite. I absolutely love Comeka's colors - Mocha and Pink.
Comeka & Jose were married on December 10, 2011 at the Houston City Club. Enjoy!

Tabs being assembled

Completed Tabs

Printed pieces

Invitation layout

We had 2 backings for invitation. I absolutely love the layered look!

Finished Layered look

The Pockets

The invitations were also embellished with a satin ribbon. This was a last minute addition and I'm glad Comeka opted for it.

photo credit: Rhphotoarts

The completed Invitation. Don't you just love :)

Invitation of the Week

Hello all!!!Hope you're doing great! I know it's be a while since my last blog. It's been busy busy busy. Wedding season starts earlier for us as stationers since we work with brides at least 4 months ahead of their wedding day.
I want to begin an invitation of th day/week etc series. We'll pick invitations - Custom or Catalog to feature on sale. The invitation below is a Catalog Invitation from our Partners at eInvite. You can personalize your invitations and order directly online at http://www.einvite.com/?CoBrand=0PA51J.


This week's Invitation is called Golden Sweetheart Pocket. This invitation suite is currently on sale for 15% off for a limited time. So HURRY!!!

Product ID: EIW-TXP-ZENS; Order online http://www.einvite.com/?CoBrand=0PA51J.
Price: $295 / 100 Invitations includes: Complimentary tissues for invitations and Unprinted Cream envelopes. Want a sample first? Purchase a sample for $1.50 each.

printing technique: (raised)

manufacturing time: 3 business days + shipping.

The pocket is in the back. Enclosures like Response cards, Reception Cards are also available at an additional cost.
Hope you have a lovely week!

Bridal Extravaganza Discount

Hello!
I hope you had a great weekend! Ours was pretty eventful. We had a great time this past weekend at the Houston's Bridal Extravaganza meeting previous brides and new brides with their families. We are extending our Bridal Show discount to everyone (even those who weren't able to attend :-))
Please see below. HURRY!!!! This offer expires on February 28, 2012.

Contact us today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Send an email to info@myelegant-invitations.com or online at http://elegantcustom.genbook.com.

Bridal Shows in January

Happy New Year!!!
2012 is gearing up to be such an amazing year; im super excited!!!

BRIDAL EXTRAVAGANZA
It's Bridal Shows and Open House season.
First up is The Bridal Extravaganza Show. The show will take place at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Downtown Houston on:
Saturday January 7, 2010 10am - 5pm
Sunday January 8, 2010 11am - 5pm

Elegant Custom Invitations will be at BOOTH 1645. Please be sure to stop by; we'd love to see you!
For additional information, purchase tickets and to register for free giveaways, you may visit their website.


I DO BRIDAL SOIRÉE
Next is the Weddings in Houston Magazine I Do Bridal Soirée. This is a luxury event taking place at the Intercontinental Hotel in the Galleria, Houston on:
Sunday January 15, 2010 1pm - 5pm

Please be sure to stop by our booth; we'd love to see you!
For additional information and to purchase tickets, please visit their website.


HELPFUL TIPS
As always, here are a few tips to help you prepare to attend
1. Make sure to wear very comfortable shoes. There are lots of aisles and almost everyone wants to walk all aisles to make sure you're not missing anything. I have walked all the aisles myself in the past and I highly recommend it.

2. Bring lots of pre-printed labels with your name, address (if you want), a valid email address and wedding date. You don't want to have to write out every form at vendors' booths. If you can't print your own labels, they will be available for purchase at the entrances to the show. Also, it helps to create a separate email account just for your wedding planning (just a tip!)

3. Come prepared to book vendors at the show. Many vendors will be giving special discounts to brides that book at the show or within a short period after the show.

4. Do not feel obligated to fill out every form from all the vendors at the show. It's ok to focus mainly on those elements of the wedding you haven't booked yet. You can politely say 'No'. You will get tons of information from the show, anyway, so it helps to only have information from vendors you're truly interested in.

5. It can be helpful to have 2 separate bags where you can put information from the vendors. 1 bag for the vendors you're really interested in and others in the 2nd bag. This will help with sorting through the stack of flyers you receive at the show once you get home.

6. Bring cash for parking and lunch. You'll be hungry and/or thirsty after all that walking! (lol)

7. Most importantly, come with an open mind!

ELEGANT CUSTOM INVITATIONS IS 5!!!!! Plus Special offer

I'm so excited and feel so blessed; ELEGANT CUSTOM INVITATIONS IS 5!!!!! WOOHOO!!!
This company was birthed from my love for beautiful paper, typography and gorgeous stationery. A while after the company started, I made the tough decision to quit corporate America and embark on this amazing journey fulltime. Even though it was a scary decision at the time, I'm glad I took the risk to do something I LOVE AND ENJOY DOING; I have never looked back!
Over the past years, we have had the pleasure of working with many fabulous brides, celebrants and of course, awesome wedding professionals. We have grown, learnt so much (and still learning) and come a long way in a short while. I thank God for the beautiful brides/colleagues/friends who keep challenging us each year and for His many blessings in this industry. I look forward to many more creative and fulfilling years ahead!!!

In celebration of our 5th year anniversary, we have a special offer for you....


Offer applies only to new custom invitation clients who make a deposit and sign an agreement between now and December 31, 2011. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Discount applies only to invitations of $500 or more. Not valid for use on existing custom invitation projects or for other stationery like ceremony programs, tablecards, escort cards. Please contact us at info@myelegant-invitations.com or (713)408-9407 for more details.