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I know we have not blogged a wedding recently however that does not mean we are not SUPER busy. September and October have so much going on some so we are working very hard with those couples to get those last minute details in order-
One couple I am so lucky to be working with is Kate and Marc. Their wedding is taking place in Charleston and we are beyond excited- this is such a neat, fun couple.
In this business, people seem to think we have a “set” group of vendors that we use and that is it – that cannot be further from the truth, well at least not for THIS company!! It is our job to find/supply the best fit of a vendor for the couple, event and budget.
I have blogged before about paying attention to the details of your wedding- that is what makes it “YOU” and one of those details is your printed material.
*Remember, your invitation sets the tone for your event – your other printed material can tie it all together so pay attention to this.
So back to Kate and Marc and vendors…I am ALWAYS up for adding new, talented, reputable vendors to our ‘perferred vendor list’. I don’t know them all so as my fabulous clients- you can many times introduce me to new ones, which I just love.
Kate and Marc introduced me to an amazing new talent when they began to design/create their invitations that were very special to them – Voilà!
Voilà! creates customized stationery for any event (weddings, parties, announcements), business (logos, business cards, corporate event invitations), or personal (note cards, letterhead, labels). Nicole (owner/designer) works with the clients to ensure they love their product and make their budgets. Nicole’s past clients have raved about her elegant designs and quality production. See for yourself at www.voilacustoms.com.
Below are a few images of her work she created and one from Kate and Marc’s printed items 
– she is just wonderful- enjoy checking her work out!!
This little post is here to give just a tiny piece of advice for those that are into DETAILS!!!
Many couples come to me with beautiful photos and ideas of what they are imagining for their wedding/event – but then they say, but cater it more to US! My suggestion that I put to them then is – make this event YOU!! You want your guests to walk in and say, ‘Oh my goodness, this is so THEM’… The marriage is about the two of you so make the wedding about the two of you!!!
One way we suggest you can accomplish this is in those little details – now we have many other ways to do this but for this post, we are touching one very neat option for couples today…
Weddings are becoming so much more involved as the years go by, and every little aspect is touched on, right down to the cute accessories basket in the restrooms Today we are going to chat about BEAUTIFUL printed items that are specifically designed with you and your event in mind.
You can always go to a formal invitation shop and have many items printed (which is always a lovely and great option), but if you are wanting something just a little more personalized and unique to you, why not have a graphic designer ‘CREATE’ your look and feel for this most memorable occasion.
Today I am introducing a designer here in Columbia- Melissa Spivey, owner and designer at Graphically Inclined Design. Melissa got in touch to discuss all that she can do and left me with samples of her work…’WOW’ is all I can say. The quality and craftsmanship is unbelievable. She has the ability to take the words you speak and turn them into a beautiful creation.
You can get items from invitations to candy wrappers created with her and everything in between. You can get one item or a whole set created to have an underlying theme or color scheme…you can be as simple or ornate as you wish – as classic or cutting edge, let your imagination run wild, but not your budget. Personally created printed material does NOT break the bank like some couples feel – it is well worth the consultation to see what can be done- she works within ALL budgets!!!
I can go on and on but I will just show you a quick example of what she sent me- remember this is a NON-professional photo I took.
I think this is just the ’sweetest’ name I have heard- yep you guessed it, this little brief post is about a lovely new vendor I have come across!!! I would like to introduce Tamra Smith owner and baker for ‘Slice of the South’!!!
As most of you know, part of our job as planner is to help bring the best, most reputable vendors to you for your event! Just when you think you may have worked with them all, you come across a new one so I just wanted to introduce a vendor that we will be adding to our preferred vendor list here at ‘By Invitation Only..’
When it comes to cakes, everyone wants something different, so that is why I like having all sorts of options for our clients. Tamra and I met and she shared some samples of her amazing cake – oh my was it GREAT!!!!! She creates in home and her sweets are all ’secret recipes’ which makes them just beyond tasty.
One last little note, Tamra does more than just wedding cakes, she can help with any sort of event and creates many items to give you ’sweet dreams’…
I have added a few photos below but you can check out more items on her website: Slice of the South
