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An “Old Hollywood” theme to inspire you!

We’re still star-struck by the Oscars on Sunday! The lights, the glitz, the glamour — everything got us thinking of a beautiful wedding theme based on Oscar gold and classic details.

Here, we’ve put together an “Old Hollywood” theme in shades of gold, black and cream to get you inspired. Just look at all the options you have for mixing, matching and coordinating!

1. Lots of candlelight will reflect the sparkle in your eyes and mimic the glow of paparazzi flashbulbs, so use candles liberally throughout your wedding! We added a floating candle to our flared glass bowl and strung it with strands of pearls for a simple but very rich look.

2. The envelope, please…our “Bridget” custom pocket wedding invitation is worthy of your award-winning wedding look! Choose gold shimmer paper and black ribbon to accent the black and cream pocket. Black envelopes are a dramatic touch.

3. Make guests feel like winners by giving them gold shimmer favor boxes filled with delicious treats. Tie with “sandcastle” gold silky weave ribbon and add a feather plume for drama.

4. The best-dressed award will go to…your favors! These cute, black tuxedo favor boxes and cream gown favor boxes are a fun and unique way to present guests with a sweet treat.  And, attach a couple pearl add-ons for an extra luxurious touch.

5. Coordinating enclosure cards for our “Bridget” invitation will make your stationery ensemble stand out from the crowd.

6. Pearls, pearl glaze and touches of gold accent this couple cake topper figurine — a beautiful statue of your own to remind you of your wedding for years to come!

7. Two-piece favor boxes in glistening, gold shimmer are perfect for presenting favor goodies to your supporting cast — your guests!

8. Help guests find their seats easily with place cards lined up at a table outside the reception entrance. Accent the table with a dramatic floral arrangement in our personalized rectangular vase — don’t be afraid to add in satin roses and feathers!

9. For toasts worthy of your big event, choose regal glassware, like these modern flutes engraved with your monogram.

10. Announce your winning dinner menu on stylish, black menu cards printed in gleaming, gold lettering.

11,12. When your napkins match your color scheme, they become important decorating elements. Make them perfect down to the last detail by printing them with a stylish monogram.

13. Give your walk down the red carpet — oops! we mean the aisle! — a designer touch with this ecru pleated chiffon ring pillow.  And make your guest registry elegant with the matching ecru pleated chiffon guest book and pen.

14. Look and feel like Hollywood royalty by wearing a sparkling wedding tiara for the day!

15. Our large, floral-embossed, ecru favor boxes feature a clear window in the lid to let guests see the special treats inside. The boxes are perfect for sending guests home with a special treat at the end of the reception.

Enjoy!

A Butterfly Wedding Theme to Inspire You...

They’re delicate, beautiful and such a wonderful symbol of new life. Why not make butterflies your wedding theme and let your love take wing!

Here, we’ve put together a Butterfly Theme Story in shades of purple to get you inspired. Just look at all the options you have for mixing, matching and coordinating!

1. Package sweet treats inside colorful bellaTINA™ favor envelopes printed with a pretty butterfly design (JM8035) to coordinate with your theme.

2. Make a clearly stunning introduction to your wedding with our “Zoe custom wedding invitation” layered wedding invitation. The clear wrap and your choice of colorful card printed with a beautiful butterfly design (JM8160) is just the right mix of unique and pretty.

3. Pull together several shades of purple with unique flowers like pansies, hydrangeas, pincushion flowers and lilac roses for a bouquet that’s ultra-romantic. (photo by Hello Darling)

4. Are you truly cut out for each other? Remind guests with butterfly-shaped cookie cutter favors and printed cards.

5. Dress up any favor box or bag with personalized stickers!  Choose a butterfly design (we show JM 8033) and an ink color that coordinates with your wedding for the perfect personal touch. Don’t forget to choose candy in colors that pop.

6. Add your favorite butterfly design (JM8160) to your favor boxes for even sweeter favors.

7. Butterflies are a perfect theme for spring, summer or outdoor weddings. If you’re celebrating in warm weather or outside, provide guests with fan programs printed with a butterfly design (JM8033). Add ribbon to the handles for a romantic touch.

8. What could possibly make your wedding cake prettier? This knife and server set with enameled butterfly-design handles. Sweet!

9,10. Make even your necessities part of your wedding décor with napkins in shades of purple. Print them with your favorite butterfly design for style.

11. Choose one butterfly design to use throughout your wedding, or mix and match designs on different items for a whimsical look!

12. Sparkling, beaded butterflies make this guest book and pen the perfect welcome to your wedding ceremony. Who could resist signing?

 

Enjoy!

Get FREE invitation samples for a limited time only!

For a short time, we’re giving you the opportunity to order FREE samples of our wedding invitations so you can see and feel the quality of our designs for yourself before you place your order!

Any of the invitations with the “JM” icon are included in this offer. Ready to order your samples? Click here for instructions and get started!

 

Remember — custom samples of our invitations are available for $2.50. Ordering custom samples is easy and you’ll get to see how your color combination will look to help you make your decision. Just follow the directions for part 2, and shop custom wedding invitations to find the perfect style & shape for your wedding.

Still playing with color combinations? Order a color kit!  It’s just $5.00 and you get to choose 4 paper colors and 4 ribbon samples for mixing, matching and coordinating to get your look perfect before you order.

Order your FREE samples today — this offer won’t last long!

Enjoy!

               

P.S. Our Semi-Annual Sale starts tomorrow, but we’re letting you know today so you can start shopping and get ready for savings!

An entire collection to make coordinating your wedding easy — and beautiful!

You first met our Aqua Blue Modern Floral pattern in the FREE Save the Date promotion.  And now, we’re making it easy to coordinate your entire wedding with matching pieces!

Check out the NEW Aqua Blue Modern Floral Collection of two-sided invitations, photo save the dates, envelope icings, place cards and menu cards, plus other aqua blue items to complete your wedding look.

1. The two-sided Aqua Blue Modern Floral wedding invitation card of rich, heavy paper features your invitation wording on the front in the format shown and your reception, direction, accommodation or other wording on the back, eliminating the need for separate enclosure cards.

2. Provide colorful coasters at your bar and on your tables to bring in your aqua and blue color scheme. Add your favorite design or your monogram for a personal touch.

3. Create a signature drink in your wedding colors for a splash of fun at your reception! Serve the drinks in clear toasting flutes or stemless glasses to show off your style. (photo by Infinity Photography)

4. Aqua Blue Modern Floral save the date postcards feature a fun surprise on the back — your photo!

5. Dress up your envelopes in a unique way with our Aqua Blue Modern Floral "Envelope Icings" — just address and wrap around the envelopes!

6. Choose from a multitude of ribbon colors to make this white satin Create Your Look Pillow coordinate with YOUR wedding colors! Shades of aqua, blue and green match our Aqua Blue Modern Floral Collection beautifully. Check out all our ribbon colors and be sure to buy rolls of ribbon for endless decorating!

7. Even your napkins will be a statement of your wedding style when you personalize them with a stylish design or monogram in a foil color that coordinates with your color scheme.

8. Cream or white flowers accented with punches of bright green make a fresh, unique statement. (Photo by: Yeakle Photography)

9. Get a great, coordinated look throughout your entire wedding with ribbon in colors that match your look. Purchase satin, grosgrain and chiffon ribbons on rolls for a great value.

10. Aqua favor boxes will dress up your tables and add a touch of color to your reception. Choose your design or monogram to coordinate perfectly.

11. Make your wedding menu stand out in a delicious way with our Aqua Blue Modern Floral menu cards.  Prop one at each place setting for a beautiful touch of coordinating color at your tables.

12. Send guests to their reception places in style with Aqua Blue Modern Floral place cards. They’re personalized on the front and open on the back for you to write in each guest’s name for a personal touch.

13. Outdoor or summer wedding? Help guests keep cool with fan programs!  Choose aqua paper and tie with coordinating ribbon for a look that’s fresh and pretty.

 

Enjoy!

A Theme Story to Inspire You: Celtic!

Whether your heritage is Celtic or you just love the symbolism, a Celtic-themed wedding theme is a beautiful way to celebrate your love for each other.

 

Here, we’ve put together a Celtic Theme Story to get you inspired. Just look at all the options you have for mixing, matching and coordinating!

1. Create gorgeous centerpieces in shades of green to mimic the Emerald Isle. photo by Kelly Giezentanner Photos

2. Show your love for all things Celtic from the very start by sending an invitation swathed in green ribbon and accented with a shamrock monogram. Our “Gigi” custom layered wedding invitation incorporates two ribbons — choose layout JM1022G to accommodate your monogram (we show JM971).

3. Green favor boxes printed with a shamrock-style monogram (we show JM969) add a just-right touch of freshness to your Celtic wedding.

4. Present your rings in a memorable way with our pewter ring engraved with words speaking of the symbolism of the circle: "an unbroken and neverending circle symbolizes a commitment of love that is neverending". For a unique way to present your wedding rings during the ceremony, secure them to your choice of ribbon.

5. Have your groomsmen wear a bit o’ the green with boutonnieres of green mums and leaves. photo by Arden Photography

6. Green napkins are the perfect choice to add a little brightness to your cocktail hour. Choose a shamrock monogram (we show JM971) in shiny foil to added pizzazz.

7. Add green touches and Celtic-inspired designs to your invitations for beautiful symbolism. Our “Jade” custom layered wedding invitation with design JM8212 is a gorgeous choice.

8,9. Rolls of ribbon in shades of green are a must for decorating, accenting favors and more.

10. Even the top o’ your wedding cake can bring in your Celtic theme with this clear cake topper engraved with a Celtic knot design (JM8212).

11. A sweet bouquet of bells of Ireland will show that you’re a true Celtic lass at heart.

12. Add Celtic symbolism to your wedding by choosing a Celtic knot, lucky horseshoe or shamrock design to your wedding invitations,  napkins, favor boxes, menu cards, place cards and more!

 

Enjoy!

FREE Wedding Websites as stylish as you are!

Wouldn’t you love to have a personalized wedding website that’s as stylish as you are? One that even matches your invitations? One that’s FREE?

We have good news for you: Jean M has just partnered with Weddingwire.com to bring you FREE wedding websites that match six of our invitation designs in a variety of colors! Just look how great these website designs match our…

Taupe Floral Wedding Invitation Cards

Hibiscus Wedding Invitation Card

 

Brown Damask Wedding Invitation Cards

Black and White Damask Wedding Invitation Cards

Now you can keep your guests, friends and bridal party up to date with all your exciting wedding plans while giving them a peek at your wedding style. You’ll get a custom URL, you can create as many pages as you like and choose from great applications like the custom gallery, flash intros for an added splash, an online RSVP service and set up registries. You can even store your photos to share with everyone!

You can also access easy-to-use wedding planning tools to help keep you on track during the process. Check out budget tools, seating charts, checklists, guest and vendor organizers and even an inspiration board to keep all your great ideas in one place.

Once you’ve set up your website and gotten your first Jean M order, be sure to give Jean M a review so other brides can hear about your experience: http://www.weddingwire.com/reviews/jean/8c46855901f2c5a5.html (you’ll see a link on the left below the star ratings to write a review.)

 

Enjoy!

A color story to inspire you: Pink and Red!

Pink and red are so pretty together — and not just for Valentine's weddings! The sweet color combination is perfect for heart-theme celebrations and romantic "I Dos" all year through.

 

We’ve put together a Color Story in Pink and Red to give you ideas for creating a wedding look that’s pretty and unique. Just look at all the options you have for mixing, matching and coordinating!

1. Start the romance the minute guests receive your invitations! Choose our “Gwen” custom layered wedding invitation in princess pink and merlot papers with damask-patterned layout JM4280. Go for the ultimate touch — print your invitations in princess pink ink, too!

2. Abundant red roses set a dramatic, lush and oh-so-romantic look for your event. Choose roses that are lighter at the base of the petal and darker red at the tips for tone-on-tone elegance. (photo by Handeland Tesoro Photography)

3. Love the look of our invitations, but want to print and assemble them yourself? Get creative with DIY wedding invitations and cardstock from Jean M. You'll find flat cards, folders, pockets and envelopes, perfect for everything from your save the date card and invitations and enclosures, to your menu cards, place cards, programs, social invitations and more!

4. Sometimes the smallest details make the biggest impact, like adding a ribbon to your place cards. Guests will feel pampered by the added touch of luxury at their place settings! Our ribbon place cards are pre-punched with holes to make it easy for you to thread with ribbon.

5. Racy, merlot red favor boxes brighten up your reception tables. Print a design that coordinates with your wedding theme on the top (in rosewood-pink foil, of course). And don’t forget the chocolates inside!

6. Fun pink matchbook favors personalized with your monogram or design in red are the perfect accompaniment to favor candles. You’ll encourage romance while coordinating with your wedding theme.

7. Bring hearts into your pink and red wedding color story for an added touch guests will love. Our heart-handled favor boxes are the perfect little accents. Personalize them with your choice of design.

8. Make your napkins a statement of your wedding style! Choose pink with red personalization, red with pink personalization, or a fun and romantic combination of both!

9. Whet guests’ appetites by printing the wedding dinner fare on eye-catching menu cards, like our round menu cards in princess pink with red ink.

 

Enjoy!

A theme story to inspire you: Espresso Damask!

Damask patterns are rich and elegant — and a perfectly stylish design element on which to base your entire wedding look! Add damask-patterned items to every part of your celebration for a look that's both vintage and modern in one.

Here, we’ve put together a Damask Color Story in beautiful, espresso brown. Just look at all the options you have for mixing, matching and coordinating!

1. Mocha satin drapes over this guest book and pen — guests won't be able to resist signing such a rich and elegant register!

2. Damask-like swirls are studded with your choice of rhinestones or pearls on our "Jasmin" custom layered wedding invitation. Choose layers of espresso and gold shimmer papers for a rich combination.

3. Damask patterns take the cake! Adorable, individual cakes are covered in chocolate frosting in a pretty swirl. (photo: Element Studio)

4. Espresso favor boxes with a damask-accented monogram (JM987) are almost as rich as the delicious treats you place inside.

5. Choose layout JM4315 and espresso paper to accent this "Jane" custom wedding invitation card for a beautiful introduction to your damask-theme wedding.

6. Espresso napkins become elegant and regal when printed with a damask-style monogram (JM986). Order cocktail and dinner napkins in coordinating colors.

7. The perfect addition to your espresso damask theme reception? Chocolate desserts! Not only will the desserts fit right into your color scheme, they'll add a touch of rich decadence to the end of your celebration. (photo: Red Loft Studio)

8. Carry the damask look through to your floral arrangements by choosing deeply colored blooms and adding brown fern curls to mimic your theme. (photo: Robert Evans Studios)

9. Accent your napkins, favor boxes and more with ribbon tags printed with a damask-like monogram (JM988). Choose coordinating ink and ribbon colors for a beautiful look.

10. Guests will "treasure" discovering their favor treats inside espresso chest favor boxes adorned with tiny, pearl add-ons.

11. Direct guests to their reception seats elegantly AND give a nod to your damask theme. Espresso ribbon place cards are printed with a damask-accented monogram (JM987) and tied with ribbon that matches the ink color.

12. Top your damask-theme wedding cake with a cake topper that only adds to its style. Our custom acrylic cake top is engraved with a stylish monogram.

13. Our Brown Damask Wedding Invitation Card will set the tone for your damask theme wedding perfectly.

 

Enjoy!

Jean answers your top invitation questions

I get so many questions from brides about how to make their invitations unique and perfect for their weddings. Here are my answers to the top questions you've been asking!

Q: How can I make my wedding invitation wording look more interesting?

A:  It's all in the layout you choose! You can choose left-justified or right-justified wording or a layout that incorporates a design or pattern in the wording for flair. Choose your wording layout under "Personalize Your Item" when ordering. Then choose up to two ink colors and two fonts for a unique look that matches your wedding style.

Q: I love the popular invitations you feature on your blog and website. But I want my invitation to be totally unique, something my guests have never seen before. Help!

A: The way we show invitations on our blog and website isn't necessarily the way you have to order them! If you love an invitation style we show, you can make it your own with your choice of paper color, ink color and ribbon color. You can also add a unique look with our colorful envelopes — guests will be impressed the minute they receive your invitation in the mail.

Q: It's great that you offer an unassembled option so I can save money on my invitations. But won't assembly take forever?

A: DIY brides are loving putting together their own invitations with our unassembled option. If you're worried about being overloaded, why not throw a little party and invite friends and bridesmaids over for snacks and beverages and ask their help in assembling your invitations. It will be a fun and memorable night for all of you.

Q: When should I order my invitations and how long before the wedding should I send them?

A: Your invitations should be mailed so guests receive them at least six to eight weeks before your wedding so they can make travel arrangements and plans to attend your celebration. I always recommend getting your invitations order three to four months before the wedding so you have plenty of time to assemble the invitations (if you choose the unassembled option) and address the envelopes.

Q: How do I assemble my invitations into the envelopes? Do I put the RSVP card into the RSVP envelope?

A: It can get confusing with all those pieces! Here's what I recommend: set your invitation down on, face up. Put all your enclosure cards on top of the invitation, face up. Then tuck your RSVP card into the flap of the RSVP envelope (don't put it inside the envelope) and put it on top of the other enclosure cards. Pick up this stack and slide it into the inner envelope so the front of the invitation is facing the opening. Then place the filled inner envelope into the outer envelope with the addressed side facing the opening. Easy!

 

Q: I get what an RSVP card is, but what are "enclosures cards?"

A: Enclosures are cards filled with information for your guests and they're "enclosed" in your invitations. They can be reception cards printed with wording inviting guests, direction or accommodation cards telling guests how to get to your celebration and where to say. "Informal cards" or note folders aren't included with the invitations, but they're important things to have. Print your names on the front and use them as thank you notes after the wedding, or for correspondence anytime!

Q: How am I ever going to find time to address all these invitations?

A: While hand-addressed invitations are always personal and beautiful, we all know that it's time-consuming. That's why Jean M started our Customized Envelope Addressing Service! You just send us your guest list, and we address your inner AND outer envelopes in the font and ink color you choose. It's beautiful, economical and easy on your sanity!

 

Hope that helps! You can find out more information and read more FAQ here!

 

Jean M "hearts" hearts! And we think you'll LOVE these heart wedding theme inspirations too

Welcome to 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" custom layered wedding invitations 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 matchbook 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!