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The Event Essentials is hosting a contest for a FREE invitation design for that special bride or event host and the sky is the limit.
Design it in a pocketfolder, apply metalic papers, wrap it with a custom washi band, dress it with Swarovski rhinestones … we are up for a creative challenge!
If you are or know someone who is interested, please fill out the information below and email it to us at info@theEventEssentials.com
Your Company Name:
Nominee/s:
Event Date:
Event Colors:
Event Theme:
100 words or less explaining why you are nominating and please attach any inspiration photos.
Send this to your friends, coworkers, or other friendly bloggers!! Contest begins TODAY at noon (MST), the winner will be drawn on Sunday evening and an announcement will be posted on our blog on Monday October 22nd.
** This does not include product or assembly services. We will provide you with a fully prepared PDF file with printing/assembly instructions. Inquire with us about goods and assembly services.
The Social Stationary Essentials by the Event Essentials
Custom and Pre-designed Social Stationary Pieces
At the Event Essentials we are proud to offer our custom, designed from scratch creations that are as individually unique as you are. From artistic monograms and flamboyant shower announcements, to elegantly dramatic wedding invitations, each or our unique pieces will embrace the personality of your event.
Our diverse range of styles offers you a lot to choose from. We can design traditional styles for those who admire natural and classic beauty. Or we can go more modern and exotic for those who prefer something a little more contemporary.
Here is a sneak peek at a few of the designs we are going to offer:
o Invitations and Reply Cards
o Monograms
o Save the Dates
o Programs and Place Cards
o Menus and Buffet Cards
o Table Numbers and Seating Charts
o Wine/Water Bottle Labels
o Gift Tags
o Welcome and Bridal Baskets
o Powder Room Supply Baskets
o Information Packets for Out of Town Guests
o and more .. You dream it! We design it!
We love being creative! We have a passion for being creative! So if you are inspired by a piece that isn’t one of our own, we would love to be inspired too. Of course, we value the work of other artists, so we prefer to add an exclusive twist to make something we can call our own.
www.theEventEssentials.com will launch this fall. Check it out!
Filed under: Invitations
A friend of mine just came across this on YouTube and thought of me 
That was so nice of her!! What a cute, clever, and creative way to send an invitation!! We are ALL about the creativity here!
Another great article from www.elegala.com on Invitation Etiquette
Invitation Etiquette
Inviting partners and guests
If an invited guest is married, engaged or living with a significant other, that partner must be included in the invitation. A single invitation addressed to both individuals should be sent to spouses or couples who live together, while separate invitations should be sent to each member of an engaged or long term couple who don’t live together. Inviting single guests with a date is a thoughtful gesture, but one that is not required. If you are inviting a single guest with a date, try to find out the name of your friend’s intended date and include that person’s name on the invitation. Otherwise, inner envelopes may include “And Guest,” indicating that he or she may bring any chosen escort or friend.
Inviting Children
To invite or not invite the little ones – this is a situation that can quickly get ugly. Make your decision and stick with it – then inform your guests through carefully addressed invitations:
Children over 18 who are invited to the wedding should receive their own invitations – regardless of whether or not they live with their parents. If you don’t send them an invitation – it’s clear that they’re not invited.
Children under 18 who are invited to the wedding should have their name included on the invitation. If you’re inviting Joe and Mary Smith without their two little ones, their invitation should read “Joe and Mary Smith.”
If you’re still worried that some guests may add write-ins on their reply card – print the names of those invited on the reply card as well.
Guests Who Ask to Bring a Guest
Your guests should know better! It is never appropriate for a guest to ask to bring a date, and you have every right to politely say no. However, if you discover that a guest is engaged or living with a significant other, you should extend a written or verbal invitation.
Invitations to out-of-town guests
Many brides ponder whether or not it’s appropriate to invite long distance guests for whom it may be impossible to attend. Use your best judgment. Is this person truly a close friend who would want to attend your celebration? If so, failing to extend an invitation may be insulting. Remember, these days friends and family are often spread all over the country, and people are accustomed to traveling. On the other hand, if you haven’t spoken in years, an invitation may look like no more than a request for a gift. In those cases, send a wedding announcement instead, which carries no gift-giving obligation.
Ok, so we could be considered paper freaks around here!! One of our absolutely favorite paper sites is Paper Mojo!! When we are designing invitations we LOVE LOVE LOVE looking for paper here to spark some creativity and give our clients a unique twist to showcase their personalities….and this site has it. They also have some great color combinations in their inspiration gallery that I thought I would share.
Metallics are coming back for twist on the trend this season. You will start seeing more golds, coppers (really popular), and silvers streamed throughout. One theme that is ranking in popularity is mixing all metallics. Platinum with champagne gold reflect a very subdue, yet very elegant image and makes an amazing color combination.
