Target Invitations REMIXED!!

Happy Tuesday Budget Brides!!

I know that I have been gone for a while. I am still trying to juggle working crazy shifts and bringing you fabulous posts. I also went on my very own 4-day weekend staycation. I will definitely post on it later on this week. Well enough about me and on to the next.

Everytime I go to Target I love to browse the stationary section. It is a great way to see what's new and it gives me inspiration for new ideas. Since last year I have seen the Green Flat Invitation below and I thought it was so cute. One of my clients even used it as her wedding invitations. Click here to see post.

While roaming the blogsphere I saw the invite below from a great Green House Wedding. What I love about these invites is that the couple purchase the Target invites and made them their own by adding other creative details.

Image via Design Sponge

These invitations are so cute, right? I think the couple may have used a stamp to add more detail to the invitation as well as other stationary items such as ribbon and a trim cutter to create the "we are one" feature.



Below you can find the invitation that the Berti's used. Even though they didn't add any addition detail one thing they did have was raised lettering. I thought that this was a great option. It gave the invite and added touch as well as a great feel. I still have mine. I know I know I am a boarder line hoarder. Definitely need to make my way over to to my favorite design blogs (GIGS and Blu Label Bungalow) for organizing tips.

Image via Sharise Finley Events

Here are some great tips about store bought invites:

• Make sure you buy pre-designed invites that are on great paper.
• Try to determine the paper weight before buying. This will help you when you go to a printer for raised-lettering or more creative detail.
• Remember to used the creative resources at your finger tips. Don't forget ribbons, stamps and paper cutters which can take your design to a whole new level. (Sidebar: Always get the Sunday paper Michael's craft store always has a 40% off coupon.)
• When visiting your favorite retailer, ALWAYS stop by the stationary and clearance sections. You never know you may find invites and stationary on sale. Now that would be the perfect GOAL!!! (Sorry so into the World Cup right now. LOLOL)
• Always buy a little more than you need, open as you need it and then return the extra after the fact. This will help you just in case your local store sells out or you make some mistakes.
• Lastly, this should probably have been first create a plan and stick with it. You will definitely spend more money if you change your mind.
  
  

Image via Sharise Finley Events

What do you think about these invitations? Would you ever by invites from a local retail and then add your own touch?

Budget Bride Meet Invitation Box

Happy Tuesday Budget Brides!!

I was recently introduced to an amazing invitation company called Invitation Box. They have lovely pre-made invitations that you can add your own wording to. With invitations coming in a variety colors and themes you will definitely find something just right for your wedding. I personally love the Butter Scroll and Pink Damask. Below you can find some great tips from Invitation Box for the Budget Bride.

Butter Scroll

Invitation Shopping Tips:

1. Set a budget for your wedding intvitation ensemble prior to browsing, remembering to include the cost of postage. As different invitation manufacturers have different card stock qualities, (which will greatly vary by price,) it is a good idea to know where to start when looking.

2. If you have chosen your wedding colors, try incorporating them into your wedding ensemble. This creates consistency from the beginning to end of your event and will also give your guests a bit of a preview of what is to come.

3. Let your personal style, or 'couple style', shine through your invitations, as your wedding is truly a reflection of your love for one another. If you're a fun, adventurous type of couple, choose bold, vibrant colors or patterns that reflect this. You may want to choose a more comtemporary design with ribbons or a pocket. More conservative couples may want to choose a more subtle design with embossing, tattered edging, white or ivory hues.

4. When searching for invitations, don't be afraid to ask your invitation vendor for what you are looking for. Some invitation vendors may have alternate options that are not shown online or inside an album. This can include alternate color choices, layer cards, designs, ink colors, fonts, motifs or monograms. If you have a vision in your head of your perfect invitation, go ahead and ask. Most invitation vendors are more than willing to work with their brides in creating a dream wedding ensemble.

Pink Damask

Images via Invitation Box

Check out Invitation Box wedding selection and tell me which invitation is your favorite.

Crown Invitation Templates from Wedding Chicks

Happy Thursday Budget Brides!!!

Here is an amazing DIY wedding invitation courtsey of the ladies over at Wedding Chicks. These invitations are great for regal and fabulous Princess wedding that a Budget Bride may want to achieve. The Wedding Chicks give you directions on how to print these invitations through VistaPrint. But I think that these invitation would come out even better on some shimmery card stock and if you got them printed at a print shop. I can see the shimmery champagne cardstock and raised printing. Just smiling at the thought.

Click the image to download template.

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Sunday Brunch: SATC Edition "Will You Be My Bridesmaid?"

Happy Sunday Budget Brides!

We hope all of you are having a great weekend. While searching Etsy.com for some budget friendly ideas we came across these great "Will You Be My Bridesmaid/Maid of Honor?" stationary cards that pay homeage to the ladies from Sex and The City. Since the weekend is usually the time when most of us meet up with our girlfriends we thought it would only be fitting to create this post. Below you can find a few images of the cards, if you like them click through to Artsharyne's Etsy Shop for $3.00 & under a piece.

We thought that this Bridal Shower invitation was great as well.

Images from Artsharyne Etsy Shop

Suite Print by Oh So Suite

Suite Print is a line created by Oh So Suite for the budget conscience bride who wants amazing custom made invitations at half the price. Oh So Suite is an invitation company known for its elaborate invitations full of color and intricate designs. They have decided to create a budget conscience line called Suite Print which allows the Bride to have a custom invitation created to suit the theme of the wedding. What's so amazing about this company is that they allow you to give the creative direction on your invitation, send you the final product in a custom pdf ready to print in whatever format you're looking for and give you suggestions on offset printing options & letterpress.

Below are 5 lines from Suite Print ranging from $125.00 - $150.00.

French Chic Suite Print $150.00

Modern Elegant Suite Print $150.00

Gingham Suite Print $150.00

Floral Suite Print $125.00

Cloverfield Suite Print $150.00

Visit Suite Print and Oh So Suite at Etsy.com.

Images & Some Information from Suite Print.

Experience Pink Orchid Invitations

A few weeks ago, The BBH had the opportunity to virtually meet Caroline Russo of Pink Orchid Invitations. Pink Orchid Invitations is a stationary company nestle in the college town of State College, Pennsylvania. Their designs are custom made to each order they receive giving each Bride an invitation made just for them. Pink Orchid Invitations has just launched 2 new additions to their Bridal Collection called Chic Elegance and Oh Lily. Chic Elegance is a gorgeous invitation with a dot border and an unexoected pop of color with a Fuschia accent. The Oh Lily invitation brings a fresh prospect to a classic look. By adding the lily pad, border and ribbon to the invitation Caroline brilliantly takes 3 separate elements and incorporates them in one effortlessly. The BBH readers will also receive a 5% discount on your purchase of wedding invitations when you let Caroline & her staff know you read about Pink Orchid Invitations on The Budget Brides Handbook. *

*Discount is valid until Tuesday, April 14, 2010.

We absolutely love Pink Orchid Invitations & we know you will too. Enjoy two of their newest bridal collection below.

Chic Elegance

Composed of:

1 Invitation: 5 x7 White linen cardstock1

Matching Envelope: Pink or White1

RSVP: Postcard sizePrice: $1.50 per set

This invitation set is the modern bride's answer to easy, affordable and modern chic invitations. The postcard size rsvp cuts down on mailing expenses and the clean design radiates simple elegance.

Oh Lily

Oh Lily"Invitation set is composed of:

1. 5 x 7" layered invitation (metallic green mat topped with a textured white linen cardstock)

A matching 70lb white envelope is included.2 3 1/2 x 5"

matching RSVP (textured white linen cardstock)

matching white envelope is included3.1 1/2

Green Satin Ribbon ties the entire set together

Cost: $3.00/each

Oh Lily Program

Composed of:

1. 6 1/4 x 4 1/4" Green outer metallic cover (the same metallic paper used in the invitation)

2. 2 1/2 x 2 1/2" White monogram/Title square pasted to the front of the program featuring names and location or theme of wedding.

2. 2 folded sheets of 60lb white text paper (6 pages of possible text)

3. 1/8" matching green ribbon holds the entire program together

Cost: $1.50/each

Cost of Invitation set and program together: $3.85/each

All images courtsey of Pink Orchid Invitations

Sunday Brunch: Meet Alannah Rose Stationary

Happy Easter Budget Brides!

We know that all of you must be surprised that we have added a new post on a Sunday. However, this is the perfect opportunity to introduce our new segment called Sunday Brunch. Sunday Brunch will include inspiration boards, the occassional vendor spotlight and last mintue discounts. We are so happy to kick off our first Sunday Brunch with Alannah Rose Stationary. Alannah Rose is a stationary company hailing from Austraila which adds a modern twist to traditional wedding invitations. Alannah Rose is the brainchild of Suzi Waters.

Background

"Suzi had designed many wedding invitations and thank you cards for family and friends over the years and it was after the overwhelming response to Alannah's thank you cards that she decided to share her designs with a broader market. It was here that the Alannah Rose stationery business was born. Having gone through the process of planning and designing her own wedding, and now as a mum, Suzi understands the importance of having quality pieces to share such important news with those you love. "

Calling All Bloggers & Blogger Brides

The Alannah Roase Stationary Blog is hosting a contest for wedding bloggers and blogger brides.

Enter for your chance to win 3 Table Number sets valued at $110 au each. Checkout the Alannah Rose Stationary Blog for more infomation.

The BBH just loves the Vintage Glamour invitation below.

Double Sided Invitation with Envelopes

Folding Invitation with Envelopes

Folding Placecard

RSVP Postcard

Service/Menu Cover

Thank You Card

Images & Information from Alannah Rose

Uniquity Invitations: Get Invitations You LOVE in 5 Steps

Happy Monday Budget Brides!

I hope you all had a great weekend. Today we're going to spotlight Uniquity Invitations.

Perfect Pear Invitation

Uniquity Invitations is a company that has the budget conscience bride in mind by providing templates of wedding invitations and accessories that can be purchased through the company's website and printed on the Bride's home computer potentially saving the bride hundreds of dollars. What's great about Uniquity Invitiations is that once you pick the invitation that you desire you can customize the color and wording of the invitation to your specifications. This company makes the process of printing your own invitations so easy by providing a list of instructions and materials to complete your project. The template package includes matching invite, rsvp, place cards, favor tags, table numbers, menus and programs all just for $79.

Follow these 5 Steps to get invitations you LOVE:

1. Once you have visited the website, choose the invitation that you would love to have for your wedding.

2. When at the ordering page choose of all of the necessary components you will need for specific wedding and make your purchase.

3. After your purchase you will receive an email with the PDF of your chosen template for you to edit.

4. Once you have received the PDF template make the neccessary font and color changes to customize your wedding invitation.

5. Finally print the invitations and cut accordingly.

Budget Brides Tip: Typically, wedding invitiations from a one-stop shop can be very expensive since you are paying the company for their creative and the production cost that it takes to create the invitations.

Get a FREE Save-the-Date template from Uniquity Invitations by signing up for their newsletter.

Below are more invitations that we love:

Grace Invitation

Grace Invitation Detail

Hailey Invitation

Hailey Invitation Detail

Sand Invitation

Images from Uniquity Invitations

DIY: Wedding Monogramming

This post is for all my DIY budget brides. As I search the internet for new & innovative products to bring to you sometimes I find diamonds in the rough. Today I stumbled upon Brianna Nichole's Wedding Monogramming Tutorials which features tutorials on how to create a variety of monograms for all of your wedding needs. You can create invitations, aisle & table runners, candles and mores. Brianna Nichole gives you a step by step instruction on how to create the monogram of your dreams for your big day. Making your own monogram is so easy with these tutorials since the instructions are easy to follow and there are pictures for every step. What's even better is that Brianna Nichole's does not charge for expertise in helping all of you budget conscience brides with creating your wedding day monograms; however, she does have a paypal button on her site for any donation that you would want to provide. So with this post we both salute & thank Brianna Nichole from Brianna Nichole's Wedding Monogramming Tutorials for such a thoughtful idea.

Monogram Photoshop Tutorials

Letter Behind Monogram Tutorial

Power Point Monogram Tutorial

Shamrock Tutorial

Triple Box Monogram Tutorial

Twine Monogram Tutorial
How to Draw Lines Tutorial
Reception Menu Tutorial
Mr. & Mrs. Wedding Signs Tutorial

See Below for examples of monograms:

Images & Links from Brianna Nichole's Monogramming Tutorial