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Wedding Design - Invitations, Programs, etc.

So like I said in my last post, I got married in June. Of course I just HAD to do everything myself when it came to the invitations, programs, RSVP cards, Save the Date's, etc. So here is what I did:

• For the save-the-date (or "announcement") magnets, I used 17 point magnetic cardstock with a gloss finish.  The bright "sangria" colored envelpes that were delivered to our guests set a "colorful" tone.
• The invitations were printed on 16 point Dull Cover with Matte Finish.  We found some really neat Glassine photo sleeves to use instead of a second envelope inside.  We ripped the top edge to add a bit more style.  The actual envelopes were grey,and I printed the labels differently than what you normally see...they wrapped around to the back flap for a really nice, modern look.  I got this idea from Jaclyn of One Twenty Two Photography and Design House.  The Centennial Cherry Blossom postage stamps were the perfect accent!
• The RSVP cards were an idea my wife found on Pinterest.  The MadLibs or "fill in the blanks" style postcards were a big hit with our guests...and with us!  It was great to read all of them  We ended up binding them all together and setting them next to the guest book at the reception.
• The programs were also printed on 16 pt. dull cover and made into hand fans with wooden popcicle sticks and ribbon...since it was a toasty June wedding and all.

 

So that's that!  Let me know if you are interested in me designing your upcoming or future wedding!

One of a Kind Groomsmen Gift..."Star Wars: Return of the Bride" Poster

I got hitched this past June and so I figured I'd share what I did for my groomsmen gifts.  I wanted to do something a little different than the usual monogrammed mug or flask, which are very cool and all...but just not my style.  I thought that something my guys could hang on their walls would be perfect.  Afterall, that's what I do for a living, draw stuff, so why wouldn't that be my gift to them!

I knew just what I would do after seeing some very neat posters on Pinterest where they took the characters from Star Wars and made them cartoonish.  Click here to see these...they are pretty awesome!

The idea evolved and I ended up sitting down and figuring out who each of my groomsmen would be if they were in the story.  Then I got all sappy and gave a speech at the rehearsal dinner about how life is like Star Wars and you have your Han Solos, Chewys, Obi wans, yadda, yadda, yadda, that make up the story of your life.  I know it was geeky...but I'm a dork, so what the hell.

Anyhow...here is the poster, which ended up being a huge hit and getting lots of laughs...much success!

Three New Website Launches!

I've been cranking out tons of custom websites lately and a few are finally live, up-and-running!

1. Moto Sushi Grill & Bar - www.MyMotoSushi.com

2. Brian Stumpe for City Prosecutor - www.VoteStumpe.com

3. Capitol Coupons Magazine - www.CapitolCoupons.com

I have a few other sites in the works as well, so check back soon!

WEBSITE LAUNCH: Steve Curran

The first of several websites I've been working on is now up and running!  This simple, modern design is geared towards promoting the portfolio and resume of marketing specialist, Steve Curran.

Simple looks easy, but I had to pull out a lot of HTML and Javascript tricks on this one to get the background images looking and working perfectly.  View my source code to see what I did...and let me know what you think developers/designers!

www.SteveCurran.com