Invitations by Ajalon - Trish J's Blog – November 2010 Archive (11)

Indian Themes and Mandala Dreams

Invitations by Ajalon is happy to showcase their newest letterpress wedding invitation card design, Neha! The radiating mandala patterns of the Neha letterpress wedding invitation were created with…

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Wording Your Wedding Invitation Series Part 1 of 2

Ok brides, we all know that wedding invitation wording is very important. Wording wedding invitations is also one of the most common areas that our brides have questions about. I understand that finding the proper style, etiquette and a design that you like are all very important aspects of your wedding invitation wording…

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Wedding Invitation Designs Fit For a King and Queen

At last! It was announced last Tuesday that Prince William proposed to his longtime sweetheart, Kate Middleton! They dated for eight years before Prince William popped the question. I’m sure the wait was well worth it.

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Destined For Love With A Destination Wedding

One of my favorite parts about working around letterpress wedding invitation cards is imagining what all of the wedding ceremonies and receptions are going to be like. From elegant winter weddings to tropical destination weddings, I am for them all. I especially love how our recent bride…

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Different Languages, Same Invitation

More and more, it is becoming the case that different generations within one family do not speak the same language. Not only are our ideals and traditions different from one another, sometimes we literally just don’t understand what the other is trying to say.

These language barriers shouldn’t hold you back from inviting everyone in your family to a special event. Letterpress invitation card wording can be…

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Don’t Exclude Necessary Wedding Ceremony Information

Hello spring brides! Your big day is coming up fast, and your great letterpress wedding invitation should not neglect to include necessary information, even if you are working with a simple design. Avoid confusion and late arrivals with wedding invitation accessories that match your invitation design.

Your guests are sure to appreciate the beauty and organization of your combined invitation and…

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Letterpress Brings a Modern Twist to Traditional Invitations

Wedding cards have been a part of Indian marriage tradition for centuries, but modern brides are finding all sorts of new ways to update the classic invitation. With the help of a local letterpress printer, you won’t have to travel to India to find the perfect Indian wedding card design.…

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Add Some Flair to Your Letterpress Wedding Invitations

I’m not going to pretend that a crisp, clean letterpress wedding invitation does not excite me beyond my wildest dreams, but I am definitely impressed when I see ornate accessories carrying throughout different letterpress wedding invitation sets.

There are several ways to add a touch of flair and personal style to your own wedding invitations; whether it is in your invitation design orthe packaging you use to send…

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Take me out to the ball game…to say “I do!”

Good news for all you Bay Area brides! The San Francisco Giants won the world series of baseball! I love going to games at AT&T Park and seeing different marriage proposals light up on the big screen. That got me to thinking, how cool would it be to get married on the diamond? It’d be a home run, no doubt!

We have an entire year until the next baseball season, the…

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Give Your Guests (and Yourself) Time to Plan Ahead

If you despise last minute wedding invitations, you are not alone. Most wedding guests really appreciate several weeks notice before the big event. If you send your letterpress wedding invitations out to friends and family at the appropriate time, not only will…

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Recycling Has Never Looked This Good



In the age of GPS and smart phones, a lot of us have been finding old bulky maps taking up a lot of space in our cars and homes. While the old paper product may seem obsolete in this digital age, they can most certainly serve creative purposes for centuries to come.



Brides are finding more and more ways to have affordable and Eco-friendly weddings everyday, and old maps are just one brilliant idea… Continue