Rustic Kraft Long Wedding Programs

So many couples are getting married in March and April!  I was married two years ago on March 5th…I think it is a great time of the year to get married.  I am designing many wedding programs right now for those couples getting married soon.  You can buy your rustic wedding program in the Sofia Invitations Etsy Shop.  They can also be printed on white or cream card stock, and with or without a bow on top.

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Rustic Kraft Long Wedding Programs

Modern and Chic, with Vintage & Rustic Inspiration Wedding Invitations

Today I want to share with you some of my favorite digitally printed invitations.  Each of these are customizable with your wedding colors and words, and each can be purchased in the Sofia Invitations and Prints Etsy Shop.  Pricing starts at $135 for 50 invitations.  Contact me at sofia@sofiainvitations.com for any questions!

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Modern and Chic, with Vintage & Rustic Inspiration Wedding Invitations

Wedding 101 Blog Feature

This week I was featured on the Wedding 101 blog!  Check out the post here. Wedding 101 is a wedding studio located in Nashville, Tennessee; Greenville, South Carolina; and Columbia, South Carolina.  I have my letterpress wedding invitations on display at the Greenville, South Carolina location on Main street downtown.  If you are planning your wedding this is a great place to go to learn about local photographers, wedding planners, caterers, venues, and of course invitation designers like myself!  The ladies that run the studio are super friendly and happy to help you….and it’s free!  So go check it out.  Their website is here.

Here is a picture from their blog post of me printing a letterpress order:

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Wedding 101 Blog Feature

Colors are Subjective

I offer my customers many different colors to choose from for their custom invitation designs. I hope this information will help you when you are communicating with me or other wedding specialists or general designers.

COLOR IS SUBJECTIVE:

1) The colors you see on your monitor may be different than the colors I see on my monitor.  It is very common for monitors to be calibrated differently (I good test is to look at an image on your computer, then look at it on your smart phone or tablet and see how it compares).

2) You may see the color “mustard yellow” to be very different than how I see “mustard yellow.”  There are several factors that determine perception of color: gender, the cones and rods in our eyes, lighting, a person’s age, or surrounding objects can all change the way we see colors.

3) Certain colors can be “vague.” The color “coral” for example can be an orange coral or a red coral.  If you search the word “coral” on the web, you will certainly find many different shades of this color.

The point is, if you are concerned with color and have a very specific color in mind, always show your designer a sample of the color.  You can mail a swatch of fabric or paper, or you can reference a pantone color.  If you can meet with your designer in person, even better!

Here are some colors I have used for customers.  See if you perceive each color as it is named below.

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Colors are Subjective

Wedding 101 Greenville, South Carolina

I am excited to announce I am showcasing my letterpress wedding invitations and other products at the new Wedding 101 studio in Greenville, South Carolina.  The studio is located on Main Street downtown (in the West End) and is a beautiful place for brides and grooms to go and plan their wedding.  Currently there are many photographers, wedding officiates, and caterers (as well as invitations from myself!) to view.  Mary Sims Costigan is the very sweet owner and is happy to help you with your wedding ideas.  I recently designed their “Preview Party” invitation.  Here are a few pics from the event:

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Wedding 101 Greenville, South Carolina

Pinterest Pins by Sofia Invitations

I have a Pinterest account (doesn’t everyone now?).  It can be kind of addicting to look at other people’s pins, repin items, etc.  But I also find it really handy for inspiration in creating my designs.  I can discover new fonts, be inspired by different color combinations, see what’s trending…  Right now I am designing a visual display for my space at the Wedding 101 store in Greenville, South Carolina (opening at the end of January).  I have been using Pinterest to find fun inspiration for my display.  Please find me on Pinterest here and check out what I like!  Here is a little screen shot of my boards.

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Pinterest Pins by Sofia Invitations

Vintage Type Letterpress Invitation pics

Ok, here are some more pictures of the recent letterpress invitation suite I custom designed and printed.  The cork tag really is the icing on the cake!  You can check out more information and pricing details about this design here: Sofia Invitations Etsy Shop

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Vintage Type Letterpress Invitation pics

Vintage Type with a Modern Twist Letterpress Invite Suite

Last week I printed a new letterpress invitation design, which I custom created for a couple in Australia.  I am so happy with the results.  On Thursday I will show you pictures of the final product, but for now…check out these process shots (showing the printing plate and the sketch).

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Vintage Type with a Modern Twist Letterpress Invite Suite

Shades of Purple Wedding Inspiration

Purple may be one of the most common colors for weddings, but that does not mean your wedding has to look like everyone else’s! Check out these images of beautiful shades of purple for your wedding or event.

Bridesmaids: Ashley’s Bride Guide

Invitation Suite:  Sofia Invitations and Prints

Ombre Cake: Wedding Bee

Bouquet: Bride Groom Photos

Custom Clutches: Lolis Creations

Thank You Cards: Impress Ink

Shades of Purple Wedding Inspiration

Sofia Invitations Etsy Shop

I have a new “look” to my Etsy shop!  I updated my banner to a design that I feel is more chic and modern.  Soon I also plan to update some of the product photography.  Go check out the Sofia Invitations Etsy Shop here!

Sofia Invitations Etsy Shop