The Latest Trends in Wedding Stationery

Can't decide on the design of your wedding invitations? The 2013 National Stationery Show in New York showcased the latest in wedding invitation trends including fashion-inspired lace accents, shimmery gold foil printing, multiple fonts and -- for you DIY lovers -- a wide variety of Kraft papers to choose from. Another trend: patterned and/or textured backings. Take a peek at a few invitation samples from the show.

Lace Accents: For a gorgeous yet delicate invitation suite, incorporate a delicate lace pattern into the invitation design, as shown here by Dolce Press. Choose a soft palette of colors, like the lavender shown below, or use bright, vibrant colors to really make your invitation pop.


Gold Foil: Use it to accent intricate details in your invitation suite, like the stars and moons show in the sample below  (by Fig. 2 Design Studio). Gold looks fabulous against any color scheme including white, blue, purple, pink, red, brown, grey, green and peach.


Different Font Types: What better way to make certain details about your wedding stand out than using a mix of different fonts? The example below (a William Arthur design) features cursive for the details of the wedding and a standard font for the couple's name. Or, switch it around so you and your sweetie's name is in cursive and the details in standard font. Consider including different font styles, like bold, italic or underline, as well.


Kraft Paper: Planning an outdoor wedding? For a more rustic look and feel, Kraft paper is a great place to start your invitation suite design. This cardboard-ish like paper will further enhance the earthy vibe of your wedding day plans. It also works best if you'd like to make your invitations yourself but we recommend hiring a professional.


Patterned Backs: While the trend all along has been to use the colors of your wedding, why not think outside the box and use pattern designs instead? You can't help but get a Chanel No. 5 type of vibe from the wedding invitation sample below (by Elum). Other patterns to consider include paisley, argyle, stripes, basket weave, botanical, chevron, dots, trellis, and damask. 


For more information about the latest wedding trends, click here

Visit us at the Riverside Conference Center Bridal Show!

Come and see all of our invitations up close and personal as we set up shop at this fabulous event! Take a look around or speak with one of our consultants about your wedding invitation vision.

The Riverside Conference Center Bridal Show will feature over 60 local wedding vendors, including Mayla Studios. This show will have something exciting and fun for everyone -- grooms too! Several cash prizes will be distributed the day of the show. Tickets are $10 at the door. Visit this link and register for the event for free!

The show takes place Sunday, June 2nd at the Riverside Conference Center. Doors open at 12 noon and closes at 4. You can find the facility at 95 Riverside Parkway in Fredericksburg.

See you there!






Wedding Wednesday: Easy DIY Wedding Decor


Looking to spruce up your wedding decor? Why not add lace around your votive candles! Use black lace for a sleek and sexy look, white for a subtle hint of elegance or bright hues for vibrant pops of color.

Check out Brit & Co. for other ways to enhance your wedding, wardrobe and home with lace!




How to Pick the Perfect Invitation Suite

Embossing, engraving and stamping -- oh my! 

If you haven't figured out how your wedding invitation suite is going to look and feel, then these terms (and many others!) may cause your head to spin. Before you throw your hands up in utter frustration, check out these commonly used terms and phrases used during the wedding invitation suite consultation process.

  • Embossing - the lettering and/or images appear to be raised but colorless creating a subtle but modern look.
  • Engraving - the lettering and/or images appear to be slightly raised. Due to its extravagant look (and price tag) this type of invitation design is ideal for ultra-formal weddings.
  • Laser-cut - the latest invitation trend uses a laser to cut words and/or designs for a truly unique look
  • Backer - a piece of paper that is often used to display your invitation beautifully. The backer often matches the colors of your wedding and helps make simpler invitations pop. 
  • Boxed - a custom-made container that holds the entire wedding invitation suite in a truly elegant fashion. 
  • Belly Band - a piece of material that wraps around the entire invitation suite; generally includes lace, ribbon, or laser-cut paper.
For more information on all the different types of terms used while planning and creating your invitation suite, check out this article from the Knot






Mayla Studios Featured on Style Me Pretty!

Mayla Studios is featured on the awesome Style Me Pretty blog!

Yay!

We would like to thank the beautiful bride, Frances, for her vision and collaboration for such a beautiful set of wedding paper goods! We are so grateful and thankful for this wonderful opportunity to show exactly what we are passionate about: fine paper goods. with love.

Visit this link below to see the beautiful photos!

From Style Me Pretty:







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