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Objects of My Affection (Fall 2014 Edition)

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Cari

It’s officially Fall! Hooray! *happy dance*

My favorite season of all is upon us. My heart is happy, and so is my restless toddler – park days abound when the weather is cool. =)

For me, weekends are often spent at local Fall festivals or running errands near the mall. That always means a little shopping ensues! Besides getting a head-start on my Christmas shopping while I’m out and about (only 10 weekends left to shop? What?!), here’s what else is on my “must have” list for this season…

Of course, these are just a FEW of my current favorites. I should mention I’m also perfectly content when curled up on the couch with some hot cocoa, college football on TV and an Autumn breeze coming through the windows. =)

What are you loving this Fall season?

XOXO,

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Sticking Up for the Little Guy

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Cari

Categories: in WEDDINGS

In recent months, I’ve come across many posts & comments about how wedding ceremony programs are just unnecessary. Brides have come up with many reasons to exclude them – some of the popular excuses I’ve found are:

Guests just toss them after the ceremony
Everyone knows who’s in the wedding party
No one even looks at them
It’s an unnecessary expense

I seriously beg to differ that they are a waste of time. Here is my rebuttal…

These little cards are a wonderful, affordable way to subtly tie in your colors, monogram, or theme you’re using throughout the wedding. {Remember – it’s all in the details!}
Your guests WILL look at them. Don’t you always appreciate it when the bride & groom provide you with information about those closest to them {the wedding party}, as well as what’s going on & what’s coming up next in the ceremony? You might also consider including song lyrics or readings/poems used during your ceremony – another great way to keep your guests engaged.
Give your guests a reason to KEEP the program! Include your address where you’ll reside after the wedding, so guests can keep in touch with you. And why not also provide your photographer’s website/blog/gallery link, so they can view your wedding photos? Some guests even hang onto them for inspiration when tackling their own {or a son/daughter’s} wedding programs.
When done right, programs can actually be extremely easy on the wallet. Have door greeters hand out the programs, giving only one per couple or family. This easy addition will greatly cut down on the number of programs needed. Also, be sure to check with your stationery vendor – a lot of them offer discounts on additional stationery if you ordered your invitations through them or order multiple items (menus cards, table numbers, favor tags, etc).

Don’t take your wedding programs for granted – they are truly underestimated! These can be a chic & affordable way to add color to the ceremony and keep your guests informed. I can say firsthand that the gesture will not go unappreciated!

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Get the FAQs

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Cari

Categories: in THE STUDIO

I have a batch of seriously amazing clients this year. From fun wedding styles to unique wedding locales, I’m eager to create some totally fun, “outside-the-box” custom pieces for each event. I love that these creative opportunities are on my plate.

A designer always loves a challenge. =)

With that said, it goes without saying that this is my busiest year yet. That is accompanied by a lot of frequently asked questions. So, I thought what better way to get the info out there than to blog about it? Here are the most common questions I get from current and potential clients….

DO YOU TAKE WALK-INS?
At this time, we only meet with clients by appointment only. Our office space in Carmel is only for consultations, as we spend the majority of our time in our home-based production studio.

CAN I CALL YOU WITH MY DESIGN QUESTIONS & EDITS, INSTEAD OF EMAILING THEM TO YOU?
We ask that you submit all questions & design requests via email, to ensure we have them all properly documented & responded to in a timely manner. We spend most of our work days {and nights} in the production studio. So, the majority of our time is dedicated to printing, assembly, shipping, and {obviously} designing. These pretty invitations just don’t fall from the sky, read to ship. =)

While we would love to chat with you on the phone, our spare time to do so is limited. We sincerely hope you understand.

DO YOU TAKE RUSH ORDERS?
At this time, we do not. While we did for a short time in the past, we quickly learned it greatly detracted from the focus on our other clients & throws a wrench into our {already tight} production schedule.

YOU MENTIONED AN ESTIMATED PRODUCTION TIME OF FOUR WEEKS – WHY DOES IT TAKE SO LONG TO PRINT MY INVITATION ORDER?
Custom invitations are just that – custom. All materials are special-order, all items are printed and cut in-house, and all pieces are assembled by hand. We also spend time quality checking your order, to ensure all quantities and details are correct. It’s a lengthy process! =)

I WANT TO MAIL MY INVITES OUT THREE MONTHS BEFORE THE WEDDING. IS THAT TOO EARLY?
Honestly? Yes. Invitations should ideally be mailed 7-8 weeks before your wedding date. For weddings during a holiday weekend or a destination wedding, ten weeks prior is acceptable. Anything sent to guests earlier than that should be a save-the-date card. You don’t want them to set it aside & forget to RSVP altogether, because it’s too early and they don’t know what their family’s schedule looks like.

HOW MANY INVITATIONS SHOULD I ORDER?
We recommend keeping 10-15 extras on-hand, on top of your final household count. You never know who might have been overlooked, or if you parents are going to keep adding to the guest list. It’s better to have too many than not enough!

We hope that was helpful! If you have any other questions you think we should add to our FAQs list, feel free to ask away below. We are always happy to help!

Best,

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I’m a country girl, small business owner, wife, mother of three, and a proud alumna of Purdue University (Boiler Up!).

Wondering what life is like for a busy mom with a graphic design & laser cutting business? My days are filled with pretty paper, blissful brides, half-finished sketchbooks, half-eaten lunches, and lots of cuddling with my little ones. I look forward to sharing with you all of life's fun happenings (both in & out of the studio) here on the blog!