But I’m not revealing the “twist” until later when I am able to photograph the whole set. Here’s a preview of them waiting to be boxed up the other day.

Stay tuned for the new passport invitation feature!

There is so much that can be done with special papers to enhance the mood of an event or party. Here are some ideas.

Many things traditionally used at weddings and formal events can also be used at parties in different ways to WOW your guests with a little something extra. Any fun theme or idea can be matched.

If you don’t see something you were looking for, just ask. We can create almost anything!

Pre-Wedding or Event Elements:
Engagement Announcements/Party Invitations
Save-the-Date Announcements
Shower Invitations
Bachelorette and Bachelor Party Invitations
Bridal Luncheon Invitations
Rehearsal Dinner Invitations
Hotel Guest Gift Bags, Tags and Information
Wedding Logo Design

Main Invitations and Enclosures:
Invitation Panel
Reception Enclosure (or can included on the main invitation panel)
Response Card with Envelope OR Response Postcard
Maps
Hotel Information
Custom Postage

Ceremony Touches:
Ceremony Programs
Unity Candle Wrap
Bubble Bottle Labels, Flower Petal or Birdseed Cones

Reception or Party Accessories:
Place Cards or Seating Chart
Bar Selection Menu
Appetizer Menu or Labels
Dinner Menu
Buffet Dish Labels
Table Numbers

The Unexpected
Custom Gobo Light Design
Custom Aisle Runners
Custom Parasols
Custom table linens

Favor Enhancements:
Favor Tags or Labels
Favor Boxes or Containers
Donation in place of favor notes
Candy Bar Wrappers
Custom Logo for Photo Booth Strips
CD Labels, Inserts, and Sleeves

Post-Event:
Wedding Announcements
New Address Announcements
Thank You Cards

I’m long over-due to post Heather’s save the dates and invitations, and will be shipping her wedding-day extras very soon.  Here’s a little taste of her invitation suite design which was carried onto her super-elegant seating chart.

I’m in love with her gold, ivory and eggplant color scheme.

Thank you for voting Custom Paper Works as one of the top THREE invitation designers in Detroit in Channel 4’s Annual Vote for the Best contest!

Christine’s Save the Date magnets started the clean orchid design theme that is continued on both her invitations and extras. The gatefold invitations will be posted soon along with coordinating programs.

For now, place cards and table numbers! The table numbers are mounted onto beautiful custom metallic gatefolds that are tied together in the back with the same natural cording that was used on the invitations to keep them standing upright – a complete improvisation for a very last-minute request that just might become a new standard!

I designed Rebecca’s passport invitations a while back, and she wanted her table name/number cards to reflect the lighthouse theme she is using at the reception. I used the same paper color as was used for her passport invitation pages, same brown accents, and incorporated their monogram that was used as a stamp on the invitations. Each table is named after a different lighthouse.

I just left Kristen with the place cards and table name cards for her wedding, and just couldn’t wait to post them. I met with Kristen and John for the first time a year and a half ago (referred to me from the DJs at Mike Staff Productions) and have had a great time chatting and brain-storming with them ever since. Kristen’s all-metallic pink and quartz panel invitations are accented with a monogramed gold metallic linen band that holds the enclosure cards in place behind the main panel.

The swirl design on the band wrap flows to the back of the invitation, and frames the guest mailing addresses on the envelopes.

Inserts are tucked into the band behind the main invitation panel for a cohesive package.

Response card with envelope and accommodations card – fun elegant wording really caught guests’ attention: “__ Accepts with pleasure and looking forward to dining, dancing and celebrating; __ Will regrettably miss the fun. So many guests sent comments back on the rsvp cards about how excited they were to attend. I’m sure the wording played a huge part in this!

Kristen and John enjoy visiting wineries and wine tasting and decided to name their tables after wines instead of just numbers – so fun!

Guests will be greeted with place cards serving several purposes – the cards will be held in frames (their wedding favors), directing them to their seat, and also to the photo booth.

And of course, special keepsake place cards for the newlyweds! (Last names have been changed of course).

Jessica is known for making her special Madellines. Being such a hot item, they were the thank you gift for guests at her engagement party. I designed these ultra-elegant recipe cards based on the tear-off rsvp card idea: one side of the card is a thank you message, the other tears off so the recipe card fits into a standard 4×6 recipe box! The pink and gold colors and the fleur de lis watermark border fit with the Marie Antoinette / Paris theme of the party. The original party invitations can be seen here.

Jessica originally ordered the boarding passes to use as her save-the-dates, but ultimately decided to use them for her engagement party invitations instead, and had a very clear vision of what she wanted: a Paris and love theme with romantic stamps, in red and blue so that they coordinated with the ever-famous air-mail envelopes.

If there’s one thing that gets attention in the mail, it’s an air-mail envelope. The tear-off rsvp card makes it simple for guests to reply, though I have heard stories about invitees not wanting to send it back!

Coming soon: Jessica’s recipe cards and Passport Invitations.

I was able to help Melissa out when the original designer she had booked suddenly went MIA, and I had so much fun working with her to create these invitations. She wanted a bright, bold, tropical and flowery boarding pass set. Her orange and pink color combination and hibiscus theme made it easy!

Another unique feature is the clear frosted holder that can be used a variety of ways to hold the boarding passes, and custom return address labels for the envelopes. One of my new favorites! (I feel like I’m saying that a lot lately while I re-live the past year of invitations through blogging)…

Boarding passes can be slipped into the cut-out on the front of the frosted holder (think what you actually get at the airport), or placed into the two pockets inside.