After months and months of pulling out my hair because I had no ideas.... I finally found what I was going to do for my invitations. I wanted something vintage looking, with various elements and a uniqueness to each piece.
Thanks to Mr.Flamingo, the ball started rolling. With just 5 little words "Why not use a chandelier?" Why didn't I think of that... honestly I did, but I was afraid that the whole movie aspect was lacking. In the end, I'm really happy with the outcome.
La piece de resistance....Thanks to Mr.Flamingo, the ball started rolling. With just 5 little words "Why not use a chandelier?" Why didn't I think of that... honestly I did, but I was afraid that the whole movie aspect was lacking. In the end, I'm really happy with the outcome.
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The invitation is a classic A7 single card (printed on both sides). First things first - I knew I wanted a pattern because they are pretty... but mostly since it would play an important role in my cake design (explanation coming soon) Secondly, I wanted the invitation to have movement, that's why I didn't place all the text flush left ;)
For the RSVP I decided to go the Postcard route. I think this is an excellent idea for all you eco-friendly brides. Cost efficient and less paper... what could be better than that.
I kept the idea of the pattern as to keep a consistency in the design. As for the other side, I found an image of an old clock (which happened to be NYC) and with the use of Live Trace in Adobe Illustrator CS2, I was able to create this unique vector image. I love the feel of transforming a photo to a vector... it automatically makes it more vintage looking.
I kept the idea of the pattern as to keep a consistency in the design. As for the other side, I found an image of an old clock (which happened to be NYC) and with the use of Live Trace in Adobe Illustrator CS2, I was able to create this unique vector image. I love the feel of transforming a photo to a vector... it automatically makes it more vintage looking.
Since we are getting married at a hotel, I needed accomodations cards to advise my guests of special rates. I really love this piece... maybe its because of the vintage looking hotel on the card. I bascially used the same steps to transform a photo to a vector image.
The colors might change slightly depending on the color of the envelopes. And of course some tweeking will occur... but overall I love it. I am really happy with the outcome. Now I just have to do the french ones.
So what do you think?
On a side note - Now I have to design my other stationary elements ; menu, place cards and thank you cards. Any suggestions on what type of imagery I should use? Maybe a mailbox, or a food dome for the menus?
The colors might change slightly depending on the color of the envelopes. And of course some tweeking will occur... but overall I love it. I am really happy with the outcome. Now I just have to do the french ones.
So what do you think?
On a side note - Now I have to design my other stationary elements ; menu, place cards and thank you cards. Any suggestions on what type of imagery I should use? Maybe a mailbox, or a food dome for the menus?
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