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Get creative with color: Jean M Designer two-color invitations
Wouldn’t it be great to have an expert design your invitations with the perfectly selected color scheme, but also have the ability to add your personal touches?
Jean M Designer two-color invitations give you the best of these two worlds! Jean and our designers have come up with gorgeous invitation designs in the hottest colors and combinations. Then, you get to choose up to two designer ink colors for your wording for a totally custom look.
Take a look at some of our two-color designs and get inspired to add color and personality in your wording!
Our Two-Color Damask Border Invitation in cherry red and black will invite your guests with bright, modern style. We’ve displayed it with your wording in cherry and black designer colors for a coordinated look, but you can choose ANY two designer colors to suit your fancy!
The Key To My Heart Invitation in bubble gum pink is oh-so-sweet with your wording printed in bubble gum designer color, but you could also go with two shades of our designer colors for a custom look. Think about bubble gum and black or champagne and fuchsia.
Bold color combinations are the highlight of our Retro Posies Invitation, so continue with the theme and choose two designer colors that coordinate, like the black and cloverleaf combo we show here!
You’ll get to customize your designer colors for your wording when you click “Personalize It” when ordering your invitations.
Want to see more two-color Designer Invitation styles? Check these out!
Get creative — and colorful!
Accent with Bling!
Your wedding will be the most glamorous day of your life, and you want guests to share in the beauty and excitement with you. So be sure to set the tone for your event with an invitation dressed up with a little bling to catch the attention of your guests and get them excited for your big day.
Our adhesive rhinestones and pearl accents are perfect for adding that just-right touch of sparkle and shine to your wedding invitations. Any of our invitations — Classic, Modern, Jean M Mix and Match or Jean M Designer — can be accented with the stick-on rhinestones and pearls, allowing you to create a custom look.
Create a look of all-out sparkle and shine with rhinestones and pearls scattered throughout your invitation design, or use just one or two for an understated hint of elegance.
Our rhinestones come in a variety of colors — choose one color or mix and match colors for unique pizzazz. Softly luminous white pearls are subtle and rich looking on any invitation style.
Be sure to purchase plenty rhinestones and pearls to accent your enclosure cards, inner envelopes, pockets and thank you notes. And go the extra mile by using the add-on gems to decorate your favors, menu cards, place cards and more.
Shine on!
YOU get to be the designer with Jean M Designer invitations!
Imagine getting to not only choose the design of your invitation but also the COLOR…you’ll create a custom look for your wedding and introduce your special day in unique style!
Jean M Designer invitations were created just for this purpose: to let you add your special touch with your choice of color for the design AND your wording. The designs are printed in the color you choose for your main wording color and you can choose another color for the accent color (such as your names).
Here are two of the designs that allow you this option. See for yourself how easy it is to create a custom color look for your invitations! Both styles are available with a pocket in your choice of paper color for a beautiful presentation. Also add a ribbon for the perfect finishing touch.
The Damask Crest Invitation sports a crest-shaped frame surrounded by a bold damask pattern. The look is a little bit retro and very fashionable!
You choose the color for the pattern and background for our Dramatic Damask Invitation and your wording is printed in white for a unique and romantic look.
Enjoy!
Taking purple to a whole new level of regal!
Purple, a color once reserved only for royalty, is making a big comeback for 2011-2012 weddings. What makes this hue fresh and new for the beginning of the new decade? The way it’s being used in combination with other colors!
We’ve created two very different looks to mix and match with purple, and we’ve suggested the Jean M paper and ribbon colors that will help you coordinate your wedding from invitations through reception. Check out these ideas for taking purple to a whole new level of regal!
Play up the boldness of purple with another hot shade like pink. Choose brightly colored linens and flowers to add a splash throughout your wedding. You can also ask your venue to use colorful bulbs in their spotlights to create a dreamy purple glow!
Jean M papers to choose: Princess Pink, Fuchsia, Orchid
Jean M ribbon colors to accent with: Purple, Fuchsia, Amethyst
Paired with silver, purple becomes demure and delicate and sweet. Add layers of sheer silver over your purple table linens for softness and pull in lighter shades of the color, like orchid and lilac. Choose flowers and accents in silvery shades of purple and grey to pull your look together — and don’t be afraid of adding sparkle!
Jean M papers to choose: Orchid, Silver Shimmer, Pewter
Posted in Ceremony and Reception Decorating, Decorating, Outdoor Weddings, Ribbons, Wedding Reception, Wedding Themes, Looks and Color Stories, Wedding Trends
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A lemonade bar will put the “fresh” in refreshments at your summer wedding!
Summer weddings are just around the corner and that means planning for warm-weather events. Treat your guests to a lemonade bar after your ceremony to not only help them quench their thirst, but to add an irresistible touch of freshness and fun to your entire event.
Set up everything guests will need for helping themselves to a cold, lemony beverage — and make it welcoming! Place straws, lemon drops and lemon wedges in heart-shaped vases for a fun presentation. Serve bottled lemonade that's been chilling in ice-filled buckets, or ask your caterer to concoct batches of lemonade in glass serving containers.
Be sure to provide guests with colorful coasters and napkins printed with fun designs to coordinate with your wedding colors and your refreshments.
Enjoy!
Posted in All Occasions, Ceremony and Reception Decorating, Decorating, Napkins, Unique Wedding Ideas, Wedding Reception, Wedding Themes, Looks and Color Stories
Tagged heart shaped vases for wedding decoration, lemonade bar for wedding reception, unique ideas for summer weddings, wedding decorating
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Jean M “hearts” hearts! You’ll LOVE these heart-inspired items for your wedding
Soon it will be February — the month of love! We were so inspired by the upcoming Valentine's Day holiday that we put together a beautiful collage of heart-themed and rich, red products perfect for a romantic wedding anytime of year. You'll fall in love with these items — guaranteed!
1. Carry a bold, beautiful all-red bouquet down the aisle. Your photographs will be stunning! Add in some dark red calla lilies among the roses for silky texture. (photo by Michael and Anna Costa Photography)
2. Come on, admit it: you've been doodling your initials and hearts for months now. Why not emblazon all your wedding items — like these pretty, square menu cards — with a monogram that shows how in love you are? We show monogram JM961.
3. Bright merlot-red, two-piece favor boxes personalized with a heart-accented monogram are unapologetically romantic. Add a gourmet chocolate inside and guests will fairly swoon!
4. Heart-shaped vases are perfect for displaying sweets at your candy buffet, or for setting on each table filled with hors d'oeuvres. And they make the most heart-felt gift, too.
5. They may be gone, but they'll always be in your heart. Honor the memories of your loved ones with a candle of flower arrangement in a meaningful "In Loving Memory" vase with a glass heart charm.
6. Adding little punches of bright red to your wedding will catch guests' eyes and lift their spirits. Red napkins with a fun, heart-themed monogram are just the thing. We show monogram JM957.
7. Set the scene by sending invitations designed with romance in mind. Our "Jade" invitation in black and cream paper with a red monogram and red ribbon and envelopes will make guests' hearts flutter.
8. Flirty favors will tickle guests' fancies. Red matchbooks printed with "Light My Fire," anyone?
9. Red satin ribbon will add richness and drama to all the elements of your wedding — invitations, decorations, gifts, favors, floral arrangements and more. Buy it in bulk on rolls for endless decorating.
10. A gift from the heart your bridesmaids will cherish: a silver-plated jewelry box with a heart design on the top. The best place for the best bling!
11. It's your day to shine — so don't be afraid to splurge on an extravagant element here and there, like a huge bouquet of red roses set with sparkling crystals. You'll remember it fondly, forever.
12. We offer so many ways to add a heart-felt touch to your entire wedding. Check out these fanciful, whimsical, romantic, classy and elegant monograms and designs perfect for printing on your invitations, programs, menu cards, place cards, napkins, favors and more! See all of our monogram and design options here.
Enjoy!
Posted in Ceremony and Reception Decorating, Custom Wedding Invitations, Menu Cards, Napkins, Wedding Favors, Wedding Invitations, Wedding Themes, Looks and Color Stories, Wedding Trends
Tagged ceremony and reception decorating, custom wedding invitations, layered wedding invitations, Red wedding theme ideas, ribbons, unique wedding ideas, wedding favors, wedding napkins, Wedding Themes, wedding trends
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‘Tis the Season to plan your destination wedding!
And the first step you should take once you’ve set the date and location is to send everyone on your guest list a save the date notice. Destination weddings often call for making travel plans and hotel bookings well in advance, and sending save the date cards not only get guests excited for your big day, they help them get ready to celebrate with you.
The snow outside has us dreaming of tropical locations — check out these fun save the date cards from Invitations by Dawn!
Perfect for your wedding at the beach.
Get guests ready for sandy beaches, frosty drinks and lots of tropical romance!
Send each guest a passport to romance!
Visit www.invitationsbydawn.com for more stylish save the date card to match your wedding theme!
Enjoy!
Down the aisle – in style!
This is it! Your walk down the aisle is the first guests will see of you, your spectacular dress, your bouquet – your entire wedding look. Make this the most stylish walk of your life by setting the stage with some of these great ideas!
1. Rose petals sprinkled down the aisle, rose bouquets on every end chair PLUS ribbons on chair backs? Talk about a grand entrance!
2. Pile bouquets on benches lined up along the chairs — it’ll encourage guests to be seated from the side aisles so as not to disturb the petals on the center aisle.
3,5. Turn a plain-jane aisle runner into a “Wow!” by sprinkling on colorful petals and then lining the aisle with something gorgeous, like candles in tall hurricane vases or tall, potted trees or floral arrangements.
4. Stunning scenery your ceremony backdrop? Bring the focus back to you with an elaborate, floral arbor at the end of the aisle.
6. Get your aisle set — and then rope off the end so the look stays pristine and ready for you, the star. Ask ushers to seat guests from the side aisles.
7. It’s like a red carpet, but better — an aisle runner personalized with your initials in a stylish monogram!
8. Get artistic on a plain aisle runner by sprinkling rose petals in creative shapes…or even spelling out your initials.
9. Herald your entrance! Ask a little one or two to walk down the aisle ringing bells just before you make your appearance.
10. Tall vases with floating candles and flowers line the aisles to this outdoor paradise — a simple, elegant touch that doesn’t compete with the scenery.
Photo credits
1-6, 8, 10: GetMarried; 7: Jean M; 9: Got The Shot Photography
Enjoy!
Trend spotting: TWO hot colors for upcoming weddings!
We’ve been hearing the buzz lately about dark blues and purples becoming the hottest new shades for the next year’s weddings. And the buzz has been confirmed — just take a look at the Fall issue of Get Married magazine !
Blue and purple are hitting it big in every sector of your wedding, from invitations to favors to cakes and even beyond into things you register for to add to your home’s décor.
(And look — Jean M’s Lindsey Wedding Invitation is featured in midnight!)
With colors so saturated and rich, it’s important to add accents in neutrals like white, ivory or silver to make the tones really pop. Get creative and use shades of each color for depth and interest.
Want more fab ideas for your entire wedding? Order a subscription to Get Married today!
Enjoy
All That Shimmers Monday — Luminous Pearl and Elegant Cream
Welcome back to the final edition of Shimmer Mondays!
For our grand finale, we’re breaking out the bubbly and introducing you to our most festive shimmer paper — champagne! It incorporates shades of cream and gold for a soft and elegant look you’ll love. Here are some ideas for bringing some champagne shimmer into your wedding.
1. With champagne shimmer paper and ribbon gracing the edges, our Maria Invitation is the ultimate in classic elegance. Go with a shimmer paper for the top printed layer for all-out dazzle.
2. Set your tables sparkling and whet guests’ appetites with square Menu Cards in champagne shimmer paper.
3. Want to add even more shimmer to your invitation? Jasmin lets you add rhinestones or pearls to the design for a look that’s all about the “oohs” and “aahs!”
4. Two paper layers AND shimmering ribbon — our Grace Invitation is the ultimate in eye-catching.
5. Treats tucked inside our Champagne Shimmer Favor Boxes are elevated to gift status. Personalize the boxes with a monogram or design for the finishing touch to the shimmering paper.
Enjoy!
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