2009 Wedding Highlight - Natascha and Victorio - June 27, 2009

Natascha and Victorio both have strong ties to their Native American Heritage.  When they asked me to work on their invitations, they already had custom artwork drawn by Victorio's mother, but they were unsure how to use it and still get the elegant look they wanted to compliment the Lake Tahoe wedding they had planned.

We decided to use the image in its original form in a more rustic looking Save the Date.  Later we pulled details apart and applied them to the main invitation.

The Save the Date was a 5x7 folded card.  Natascha and Victorio's custom artwork is featured on the front and detail of the bead drawing is included on the inside of the card.  In addition to basic STD information, there is detailed hotel information provided for the guests.  This is especially important when you are getting married in a vacation destination like Lake Tahoe.

When it came to the invitation the bride really wanted something that would set the tone for the elegant evening affair she envisioned.  We chose a silver enclosure and created a custom belly band from their custom artwork.
Inside we again used the bead detail to accent the response card.

The enclosures included in addition to the response: directions, honeymoon registry information, special reception information, and rehearsal dinner invitations.

Totally Green "Porange Wedding"

Just because you want to be environmentally friendly doesn't mean you have to literally go "green". With a little creativity you can still be yourself and have a truly unique wedding invitation.


Haley and Joe wanted an invitation that communicated who they were. In addition, they felt very strongly that their wedding left a small carbon footprint.

What is Porange anyway? Porange is the awesome combination of bright pink and orange used for this untraditional couple for their very untraditional wedding. 




For more on how this wedding became Porange, see:
http://offbeatbride.com/2008/08/porange-wedding

First, we started with a Save the Date. Save the Date's are best when they are fun and lighthearted. "Save the Formality" for the invitiation. The photo was the centerpiece of this Save the Date and was a magnet that pulled of the card. It was simple but fun and really set the tone. The size was determined to fit envelopes that the bride already had purchased.

When it came to the invitation itself, this couple felt very strongly about being as green as possible. We used tree-free mulberry for the enclosure, and 100% recycled for the main invite body. The envelopes were made from hemp and the bride chose to have a completely online response.  

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Hi!  Welcome to the blog for Illuminated Invitations.  Illuminated Invitations is a small studio in Grass Valley, California.  We specialize in producing one-of-a kind Wedding Invitations and offer complete Wedding Packages including coordinating programs, favors and other reception items.  We also love to create one-of-a-kind birth announcements.

Our design team has over 20 years of combined experience in the graphics and printing industry.  Our designer will meet with you personally to discuss what you want and don't want. From choosing paper to creating an overall vision for your event, let us lend you our creativity and expertise to help you create the perfect impression.

Wedding season is coming to a close so watch out for posts with pictures of all the great weddings we did this summer!  We will also be posting our weekly stationary tips and ideas, "Illuminated Inspirations".