I can appreciate a fine handcrafted wedding invitation that someone has taken the time to engrave. They are beautiful, elegant and one of a kind, but they do not come without a certain level of problems and pitfalls when compared to letterpress.
Recently I was discussing the finer points of the engraving to letterpress wedding invitation comparison with a friend of mine that is getting married soon. These are the reasons that I suggested to her that letterpress printing is a better…
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Added by Invitations by Ajalon - Trish J on January 22, 2010 at 5:30am —
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In this season of engagements, bridal parties and of course, letterpress wedding invitations, it is rare that our attention here at Invitations by Ajalon would be focused on anything but these exciting affairs.
But something has happened in the international arena that we cannot ignore. A national disaster in Haiti caused by a series of massive earthquakes necessitates our help in the relief efforts.
While we have made personal donations to several charities, we'd like to…
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Added by Invitations by Ajalon - Trish J on January 20, 2010 at 7:46am —
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For the creative bride to be, paper selection for your wedding invitations can be a very important job. If you are like me and like a lot of options, then you will enjoy this display of eco chic, environmentally themed papers from Gmund.
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Added by Invitations by Ajalon - Trish J on January 18, 2010 at 8:50am —
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One of the things I was most excited about for the wedding was picking out a dress. I looked for about 4 months in magazines and online, and after my finals were over in April, we actually started looking. I first went to Priscilla of Boston (in Boston) by myself to get an idea of what I liked and what I didn’t like. I found a few that were beautiful, but unfortunately they were out of my price range, and I also wasn’t ready to commit on my first trip.
After that, I checked out a few…
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Added by Invitations by Ajalon - Trish J on January 15, 2010 at 8:22am —
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A very important event in the life of every Jewish boy and girl is their Bar or Bat Mitzvah. This coming of age ceremony is a very special celebration that requires an extra special invitation set. Letterpress Bar and Bat Mitzvah invitations are the only suitable way to invite your guests to this joyous occasion.
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Added by Invitations by Ajalon - Trish J on January 13, 2010 at 7:34am —
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We just got the coolest gadget that has ever entered into the
DIY scene! A hand held tool that you use to
emboss your address onto your wedding invitation envelopes. With a beautifully contrasting image from typical letterpress invitation printing, embossed envelopes exist in a world unto themselves.
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Added by Invitations by Ajalon - Trish J on January 11, 2010 at 9:37am —
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I love letterpress printing. Everything from wedding invitations to holiday cards, baby shower announcements to Bar Mitzvahs, letterpress add an extra special texture and emotion that everyone can see and feel.
Part of the amazing qualities of printing with letterpress is the paper. Cranes Lettra 110# tree-free (100% cotton) paper feels amazing. It has a life and character of its own. The instant you touch a letterpress printed invitation you know that you are holding something…
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Added by Invitations by Ajalon - Trish J on January 8, 2010 at 11:31am —
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For those Jewish newlyweds out there, if you are planning on having children, before you know it they will be of age and the time will come to announce their passage into the adult community. I know, it may seem like a million years away at this point, but pretty soon you will find yourselves needing another type of invitation, one for a Bar or Bat Mitzvah.
When thinking about the impression you want to make on those guests, why consider anything but a letterpress invitation…
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Added by Invitations by Ajalon - Trish J on January 6, 2010 at 5:30am —
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As our world becomes more diverse and technologically advanced, traditional wedding invitation themes and styles are becoming a thing of the past. 21st century brides are looking to new designs for their invitation sets, and finding very beautifully innovative ideas. There is an increase in unique colors, decorations, custom options and new styles that are making the modern bride’s dream invitation set a reality.
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Added by Invitations by Ajalon - Trish J on January 4, 2010 at 5:30am —
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One of the concerns of eco friendly brides is the acid used to make the paper for their wedding invitation sets. Whether the paper is made from wood pulp or tree-free materials like cotton, part of the traditional manufacturing process involves using harmful acids. But it does not have to be this way.
There have been a handful of technological advances that allow printers now to use acid free, tree free, 100% recycled and recyclable paper products that are just about as…
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Added by Invitations by Ajalon - Trish J on January 1, 2010 at 3:00am —
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When it comes to your wedding invitations there are a lot of designs, styles and printing methods to choose from. Depending on what you want your invitation set to look like, it is important to understand the differences that each method provides. While there are some price differences, the advantages, appearance and overall quality of your invitation can also vary greatly depending on how you choose to have them printed.
To help you make the right choice when it comes to your…
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Added by Invitations by Ajalon - Trish J on December 30, 2009 at 3:00am —
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Your wedding ceremony is going to be one of the most transformational experiences of your lifetime. Many brides (and grooms too :) ) dream about and plan their wedding day years in advance, even if they are not yet sure who their special someone will be.
In an effort to make weddings more personalized and special, many brides are turning to the powers of Do It Yourself (DIY). This added experience of creating intimate aspects of your wedding celebration and ceremony add an extra…
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Added by Invitations by Ajalon - Trish J on December 28, 2009 at 3:00am —
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Just in time for the Spring wedding season, I would like to introduce our newest invitation design.
Katelynn is an elegant, formal yet festive letterpress invitation set.
The bold indigo-violet colored vines contrast perfectly with the bright complementary fuchsia to create a stunning…
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Added by Invitations by Ajalon - Trish J on December 25, 2009 at 3:30am —
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I was recently surfing around some online letterpress printing forums when I stumbled upon a really interesting thread that was started by a bride to be. While I typically really do like a lot of DIY projects and typically support brides, grooms or anyone that wants to take things into their own hands, I was surprised and actually humbled by this discussion.
A bride was asking for advice about gocco and table top letterpress at home printing. While the responses were directed towards…
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Added by Invitations by Ajalon - Trish J on December 21, 2009 at 9:20am —
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I was recently watching ABC’s Extreme Makeover Home Edition recreate another extremely lucky family’s home when I saw something that caught my eye. Actually, it did more than catch my eye, it piqued my interest and made me super excited! Part of the project was to build a fully functioning letterpress studio in the room of 12 year old Aariel Dore. Her room was equipped with a vintage desk to hold her hand operated press and space for her computer and design station.
Because…
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Added by Invitations by Ajalon - Trish J on December 18, 2009 at 7:41am —
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Having a sense of humor about your wedding plans is a good thing. It reduces your stress level and helps put small problems and conflicts into perspective. That is why when thinking about who to send your wedding invitations to, you should feel free to be inventive. Go out on a limb and invite some people you would love to have attend, even if you are pretty sure they will not respond. At the very least, it will make for a funny story and memory for years to come.
I recently met a…
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Added by Invitations by Ajalon - Trish J on December 16, 2009 at 8:06am —
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I was recently avoiding my work projects and watching some TV when a preview came on for the new Sherlock Holmes movie. While I had no idea before this that a Holmes movie was in production, what surprised me the most happened toward the ending of the clip.
During the most explosive portion of the preview, lead typeface letters like the ones traditionally used for letterpress printing flashed onto the screen. They appeared in succession, eventually spelling out the title of the…
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Added by Invitations by Ajalon - Trish J on December 14, 2009 at 8:07am —
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Some of you may be asking yourselves whether or not it is really necessary to have bilingual wedding invitations right now. If the bride and grooms families speak different languages, giving all your guests an equal chance to read your wedding invitation can be an extra special touch. While this is completely up to you, I just want to make sure you know how simple and affordable creating custom bilingual wedding invitations can be.
Depending on what kind of invitation design you…
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Added by Invitations by Ajalon - Trish J on December 9, 2009 at 8:59am —
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n the
words of the bride herself, “…each invitation is a separate work of art. They truly are masterpieces. You were able to turn my vision and dream into a reality.” Which is no small task considering this
Sindhu invitation set includes 9 separate pieces.…
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Added by Invitations by Ajalon - Trish J on December 7, 2009 at 11:16am —
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Brides to be, I know the economy is rough right now. While the talking heads on the television seem to indicate things are improving, for most people the penny pinching is long from over. While letterpress printing can be a little expensive, there are all kinds of different ways to save money and still have the invitation set of your dreams. To help you decide how to have your wedding invitations printed, I would like to give you a couple simple suggestions:
Printing the RSVP…
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Added by Invitations by Ajalon - Trish J on December 4, 2009 at 10:12am —
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