First Impressions

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First Impressions

The first peek at your wedding’s signature style is the invitation. Make a good first impression by choosing an invite that reflects your personality. Don’t be afraid of color and patterns—they’re quickly becoming the norm for wedding invitations, say these Arizona stationers.

Patterns
“The wedding invitations this year are classic and clean,” says Jennifer Rodriguez, owner of Belle Paperie. She recommends pinstripes, bold stripes or even a single bold line to make your invitations stand out from the crowd. Whatever you decide, keep it personal. “Customization is still the key with our brides. Many have even requested that their patterns be carried on to the envelope,” Rodriguez says.

Details
Kelsey Murrietta of Flossy Stylish Design and Kelly Ashworth of Kelly Ashworth Designs agree that pockets continue to be popular as a way to hold RSVP cards, maps, accommodation information, etc. Just remember the more items you place in the envelope, the greater the postage costs.

Color
As far as color goes, deep, romantic hues are taking the spotlight. “I’m seeing more jewel tones—deep reds, fuchsia, purple—incorporated into not only stationery, but in the overall wedding design, as well,” says Ashworth. Having trouble deciding on the right color? You can’t go wrong with classic black and white patterns that make a bold, but understated, statement. 

1} Be In Love Designs
2} Linda & Harriett
3} Kelly Ashworth Design
4} M & Co. Papery (no longer in business)
5} Flossy Stylish Design
6} Paper Crazy

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