23 June 2011

custom made / anniversary party invitations



my most recent design work was a surprise for the honored guests, my parents-in-law. the family is hosting a celebration to honor their mom and dad's fiftieth wedding anniversary. i was delighted (if not a bit intimidated) to create the invitations. i went with a classic, simple design as they are two of the classiest i've ever met. we printed them on the heaviest ivory stock around; which turned out lovely for an extra special event. my father-in-law especially loved that it was a flat two-sided invite (no fussing with additional inserts). am glad i resisted the urge to round the corners and i love how the photo bleeds off the edge. oh the details that make a graphic designer happy.

p.s. don't let those expressions fool you, they were madly in love and still are. isn't that full wedding gown and chic hat w/ veil so gorgeous?! and what about the dapper bow tie and glasses?!

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16 comments:

  1. What? You meant you don't want everyone you know on the internet turning up?! How mean! ;-)

    Just joking!!

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  2. Wow, you really do have a gift for design. These are elegant and classy. Love them. Love your blog.

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  3. It's gorgeous, Marta.
    I love vintage pictures. I just recently designed an invitation for my mom's 60th birthday with an old picture of her.

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  4. wow! i love this! you did a fantastic job! congrats to shanna and elbert!

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  5. Such a good job! Those expressions are funny - they must have been overwhelmed!

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  7. love it! i love your happy blog and attitude.

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  8. I love those old pictures. What a great idea. I think I might have to steal it for a family reunion we're having this summer. :)

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  9. When Tim and I have our 50th, I hope someone makes invitations just like this for our party. (Only 34 years to go!) They're lovely.

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  10. I should have known you made the invitation! It is perfect!

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  11. Beautiful invitation!!!!!

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  12. Those are stunning - I love that the photo is printed edge to edge.

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  13. I love your classic and elegant design! I love reading the beautiful description of your parents-in-law. So glad you've been able to continue blogging after a major move. You are an amazing inspiration to me.

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  14. Beautiful, thanks for sharing.

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  15. So classic and so beautiful. And that dress...I love!

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