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So much to share!

2010-06-22T11:40:00.006-05:00

Hello wonderful Bella Blog readers! First of all, huge apologies for my delinquent status on the blog posting front! I've been super busy with lots of exciting things that I'd like to share with you.

Without much further ado - I'd like to announce that I am now doing Wedding Photography, visual arts and photography has always been a passion for me and now alongside Bella Invites, my photography business: "Corina V. Photography" has launched and accepting limited assignments for 2010 and now accepting bookings for 2011 & 2012 season! Now I can happily answer those brides who have asked me if I also photograph weddings (not just families and babies) the answer is "yes"! You can also check out the latest photos on my blog.

I am also excited to share the news that we have some brand new wedding invitation designs. Gorgeous silk gatefold folios that come in a wide variety of silk shades and either with a beautiful puffy silk bow closure (Design called "Pure") or with the sparkly "bling" embellishments (Design called "Grace"). If you would like more information about these brand new designs, please contact me. I will be posting more photos of them very soon! Here is a photo of "Pure" in pink silk...feel free to leave a comment and let me know what you think!

I'm going to be posting some new images of the beautiful weddings we recently designed invites and wedding stationery for very soon! Stay tuned...

Bella Invites in Weddingbells - Font Story

2010-04-16T07:59:00.005-05:00

Hello everyone!

We're back to blog posting, it has been a while since my last update but we've been super busy around here with hot new designs and a second business venture as well - Wedding Photography! (more about that exciting news in the next blog post)!

This post is about a recent Weddingbells feature about fonts and their different personalities. I was honoured to be asked by the magazine to be a contributor to this informative article.

Yes, fonts all convey different messages and can really change the way a wedding invitation looks and is perceived by your guests. Fonts can be casual, formal, modern, romantic - the possibilities are endless and that's why I always recommend choosing a wonderful font for your invitation to jazz it up and convey the tone of your special day.

Ralph Lauren & Bella Invites

2010-01-08T11:55:00.005-05:00

So when a journalist from New York contacted me a couple of weeks ago mentioning that she was writing an article for Ralph Lauren's on-line magazine and wanted to interview me...I thought Christmas had definitely come early!! Wow, what an honour!

When I finally picked my jaw off the floor, I said I'd LOVE to be a part of it! Check it out below. It's all about holiday invitations (I know, I'm a bit late posting it....but you can use these ideas for next time, right?)

Let yourself feel

2009-12-16T12:47:00.005-05:00

Check out this truly inspiring work of art called "Let yourself Feel" by Esteban Diacono, if I'm ever stuck creatively or just had a bad hair day - this beautiful piece, is the perfect art for your heart! Make sure to pay attention to the lovely quotes in the bottom right hand corner....enjoy! xoxo

let yourself feel. from Esteban Diácono on Vimeo.

Bella Invites in WedLuxe

2009-12-15T20:50:00.008-05:00

I love, love, LOVE this hot new issue of WedLuxe! It's the Winter/Spring 2010 issue - and doesn't the cover just say "pure glam elegance"??!! It hit news stands this week, so if you are a bride who loves gorgeousness (and who doesn't?) I suggest you rush out and scoop one up!

Plus - I'm so thrilled to let you know that we were asked by the super talented event designer Cindy Johnson from Platinum Events Group to participate in an exclusive Ralph Lauren-inspired wedding photoshoot! So of course we said "YES"!

Check out these photos, clean lines, classy nautical accents, white and navy blue with hits of yellow....so airy and fresh looking! If you are getting married anyway near a lake or ocean, this look would be perfect.

Here is a close up of the "tea-length" invitation and monogram that we designed, it features a simple compass motif.

Monogram printed on the chair cover....and close up of the Place Cards (with a bit of "bling" of course!)

Here is a list of the other talented players involved in making this shoot possible:

Producer & Planner: Cindy Johnson - Platinum Events Group
Photographer: John Edgar
Cake: The Caketress
Floral Design & Decor: Fuscia Designs
Location: Palais Royale

A big thank you to Cindy Johnson and WedLuxe magazine asking us to be a part of this story! xoxo

Bella Invites in weddingbells

2009-12-14T20:50:00.009-05:00

Ok, so I couldn't wait an entire day to post this because I'm so excited about the feature story that weddingbells asked us to be a part of! First of all it's in the 25th Anniversary Spring/Summer issue - on newstands this week!

We were asked to design something deep purple with "blingy" accents (Hello! that's our favourite thing to do!!) and make it look super swanky and elegant. We are so thrilled with the photos, I love the warm and romantic feel of them.

Check out our Place Cards, Round Menus with satin ribbon band & crystal square buckles and our "Sweet Table" signage. If you are a bride who wants to do something different with her table decor a round Menu on the charger plate is a great idea!

More exciting press coming up in the next post!

Excitement in the Air!

2009-12-14T20:38:00.006-05:00

Hey All!
Just wanted to let you know that I have lots of exciting new projects, designs, changes to inform you all about in the coming weeks...so stay tuned!
I think 2010 is going to be a fabulous year for everyone, what a great year to get married in!

Since a post is just boring without a photo - here is a little "sneak peek" of a Menu we designed for a feature story in the new 25th Anniversary issue of weddingbells Magazine - on stands this week! I'll be posting the entire story tomorrow!

Write Style

2009-12-01T10:59:00.007-05:00

We recently completed a stylish pink personalized stationery set for Suzanne Rogers (with letterhead and matching pink envelopes) for all of her handwritten correspondence. In a world of "virtual communication" it's so refreshing to receive a beautiful handwritten note! You may remember the custom handmade silk wedding invitation we designed for her wedding to Edward Rogers a few years ago?
This is a perfect example of how you can actually use your custom monogram (which we designed for them) even after the wedding. You can get stationery made or print it on your towels, on your luggage, etc. It's an elegant and timeless way of celebrating your union - even years later!

Booklet Thank You Card

2009-12-01T10:49:00.004-05:00

Hello loyal Bella Blog fans, sooo sorry for the lack of posts in the last month - we have been crazy busy over here filling Christmas card orders.
Don't worry I'm going to be much more diligent with my posts, I have a lot to catch you all up on!

Starting with this super pretty "Booklet" style Thank You card that we designed for Kris & Stephen this Summer. They had an amazing wedding in Vancouver in August with a reception at The Terminal City Club and it was coordinated by the super talented Soha Lavin of Countdown Events. We printed the same pretty floral images in the card that we used for the invitation and then punched a hole and tied a nice thin satin ribbon to secure the pages. It's very simple and it's great if you have a lot of people to thank!

New Design - "Golden Palm"

2009-10-01T10:25:00.004-05:00

As promised, here are the close-ups of the new "Golden Palm" design that was recently featured on CityTV's "Breakfast Television". This new "Prestige Collection" design has raised gold and turquoise ink and a beautiful pearl embellishment in the monogram - perfect for that swanky & luxurious destination wedding!

Featured on Breakfast Television!

2009-09-22T19:10:00.008-05:00

What a way to start the day! I turned on CityTv's Breakfast Television - Toronto this morning to see our friend and wedding planner extraordinaire Cindy Johnson from Platinum Events Group chatting with Dina on TV about our luxury destination weddings and our wedding invitations! Cindy was showing our new luxury wedding invitation "Golden Palm" in a gold silk box with crystal buckle and inside the invitation has a gold palm tree motif, seahorses and a monogram in a shell....to top it all off it has a tiny pearl inside the shell. We love you Cindy! Stay tuned for close-up photos of the invite to come this week!

Featured in WedLuxe Magazine!

2009-08-19T18:38:00.007-05:00

Ok, so I thought it was amazing to have my invitation designs featured in WedLuxe Magazine in previous issues. However now in the Summer/Fall 2009 issue they have my photo, my invitation and a one-on-one interview! How cool is that? I am one of the featured "hottest stationery designers in Toronto" for their "Designer Girls" article.

They asked some great personal questions such as my favorite ice cream (vanilla, such a classic!) to which fashion designer inspires me (John Galliano for Dior, LOVE him!)
I'm beyond flattered, thank you so much to everyone at this gorgeous publication for the feature - it's an absolute honor! xoxo Corina

Tiffany & George - Palm Beach Wedding

2009-08-13T09:28:00.014-05:00

We are currently knee-deep in wedding orders at the moment - but I wanted to share with you some photos from a stunning wedding that we had the pleasure of working on:
These pics feature the upscale wedding of Tiffany Spadafora & George Cloutier from Palm Beach, Florida and it took place at The Breakers Hotel on New Year's Eve. Sound elegant? Well, check out the gorgeous photos by Miami-based top wedding photographer Carlos Baez.

Tiffany's color scheme was of course..."Tiffany" blue everywhere! She loved our "Tiffany" silk box invitation design from our "Prestige Collection" and we customized it especially for her...including each invite receiving a fragrant spritz of Tiffany & Co. perfume! We also designed a custom monogram featuring their first initials and last name initial as well.
The lavish soiree that was featured in the March 2009 issue of Palm Beach Illustrated, this wedding had it all: midnight fireworks that shot out of the imported white tulip centerpieces, dancers, masquerade ball and Tiffany & Co. gifts for the guests! Congratulations Tiffany & George!

Jasmin & Sean Wedding Pics

2009-06-23T09:38:00.014-05:00

Remember Jasmin & Sean's "blingtastic" wedding at Casa Loma in Toronto? We designed silk boxed wedding invitations in lavender with lilac cardstock invite and cards printed with gold raised printing? Well, we finally have their gorgeous wedding photos in our hot little hands - shot by none other than the artists over at 5ive15ifteen.

We designed a custom monogram for them featuring leaves intertwined with scrolling banners, they loved it so much they used it throughout their entire wedding (exactly how a monogram should be used!) This created a seamless and elegant look for their wedding details!

Custom favour tags...
Elegant "tea-length" menu, perfect for tucking into the napkin..

Dramatic ice sculpture bar, how amazing is the lighting?!

Don't forget to put your monogram on the cocktail napkins...it's all about the details.

Table Names are such a great way to add personalization to your table, so much more fun than just a Number. Jasmin and Sean used different names of the cities that they had travelled to together...how romantic! Notice the "bling" inside of the monograms on the Table Name cards!

Seating Chart that is large enough to read but not overpowering...also had a "bling" stone in the monogram....

For more of Jasmin & Sean's beautiful wedding photos, you can check out our Featured Weddings section of our website. Photos will be posted by Friday!

Moving Eye Candy

2009-06-23T09:11:00.005-05:00

Soooo sorry for the tardy blog entries (that's an understatement)! However, 'tis wedding season and we are super busy round here lately, which is a good thing. Now I'm going to take some time to catch up with informing you about beautiful wedding things (I have lots up my sleeves)!

Jenny & Leo from Justin Fone on Vimeo.

So to start here is an amazing wedding cinematography company that's based in California - called Justin Fone Productions. His work is amazing, he really captures every detail and any bride would LOVE to have their special day documented by him, he has been featured in Brides magazines and awarded Best Wedding Videographer by The San Francisco Chronicle!

Photo Friday - John Rozier

2009-05-01T11:21:00.006-05:00

The talented Photographer John Rozier contacted me the other day to share some of his gorgeous eye-candy wedding photos. I love the way he captures every detail of the day in such a beautiful way, if I was the bride I'd want to frame every single image! Good news brides, he specializes in destination weddings too! For recent photo sessions, check out his : blog.

Photo Friday - Anna Kuperberg

2009-04-03T09:01:00.002-05:00

To celebrate today (Friday!!), here is a gorgeous shot by the super talented photographer Anna Kuperberg - to see more from this beautiful and emotional wedding click here. Have a great weekend!

Hello Dolly!

2009-03-12T06:19:00.003-05:00

Ok, so I haven't purchased a Barbie for myself in a very long time - however, I stumbled across the "Vera Wang Romanticist Bride Barbie" and I'm in LOVE! She is absolute perfection from her elegant up-do to the stunning Vera Wang gown she is proudly sporting! Can you believe that only 8,900 have been produced worldwide?! Time to shop for Barbies again ladies...I'm not sure if my old Ken doll is worthy of marrying this one though...

East Hill Photo

2009-02-23T12:53:00.008-05:00

So sorry for the absence of posts recently, we are currently working on some hot new designs that will be making their debut VERY soon! To keep your wedding inspiration flowing, check out these gorgeous photos from Pensacola-based East Hill Photo. Their photos are absolutely stunning and they were the photographers who shot a past clients' wedding back in October - remember Kerry Anne and Steve's elegant tented beach reception?

Lovin' WedLuxe

2009-02-04T10:30:00.002-05:00

Check out this amazing "Behind the Scenes" video from the photoshoots for WedLuxe Magazine...it is absolutely gorgeous and inspiring! My favorite part is the hot looking couple on the boat in the tropical sun...ah, wish I was there! Enjoy!

Weddingbells x 2

2009-02-02T11:32:00.005-05:00

A big thank you goes out to Weddingbells for featuring us not once, but twice this month on their fabulous website! Check out their "Inside Scoop" section for some of my tips on planning your invitations within a budget and their "White Hot Ideas" story featuring our "Blush Champagne" silk backed & crystal embellished invitation!

Snapz Happy

2009-01-20T09:33:00.004-05:00

Don't you just love the look of candid photos of your guests on your big wedding day? Why not capture them by renting a Photo Booth? Check out Snapz Photo Booth (for brides in the Toronto area) and Snapz Photo Booth (for US brides). I love the fact that you get unlimited photos, a high-res CD of all of the photos, the cost includes a photo attendant to set up and assist your guests, and they have an online gallery of all photos for 90 days afterward. LOVE it!

Sugar Rush

2009-01-09T11:09:00.009-05:00

I love cupcakes! Who doesn't? So I thought why not write a posting featuring some gorgeous mouth-watering cupcake inspirations that I found on flickr! I had cupcakes at my wedding and they were such a hit...they are personal sized, portable and oh-so-adorable! Enjoy!

Fifty People, One Question

2009-01-07T09:54:00.002-05:00

Fifty People, One Question: New York from Crush & Lovely on Vimeo.

I just found this amazing video on vimeo by Crush & Lovely, I think the simple question and personal & beautiful answers are a perfect way to start off 2009. Enjoy!

Bella Invites in WedLuxe

2009-01-06T10:11:00.001-05:00

Hot off the Press!
We are thrilled to be featured in the latest issue of WedLuxe Magazine (Winter/Spring 2009) - our custom "Jasmin" invitation featuring an exquisite handmade silk "gatefold" box in lavender with Midori ribbon and crystal closure housing a shimmery lilac invitation with gold raised printing. They also showcased the custom red silk "folio" that we designed for Charu and Bryan's lavish Indian/Scottish wedding - for more gorgeous photos from their wedding, check out WedLuxe's website.

New Year, New Designs!

2008-12-31T14:32:00.002-05:00

Well, it's almost here! 2009 is going to be counted down tonight and we are so excited for the new year as we will also be introducing our newest, most "blingtastic" invitation designs ever! You'll have to stay tuned to see the latest eye-candy that we have designed for your luxurious wedding or special event! I would also like to thank all of you loyal "Bella Blog" readers and all of our wonderful clients and vendors that we have had the opportunity to work with over the past year. Cheers to you all, and have a fabulous New Year's Eve!

Fab Floral Contest

2008-12-17T10:46:00.000-05:00

Attention all Toronto-area brides! The Rainflower Company is holding a "Fabulous Free Fleurs Contest" where you can win fresh flowers for your wedding day valued up to $1000. I am so in love with their all-white arrangement, so fresh and clean looking! This contest is for couples getting married between March and December 2009. To enter and for more details, check out their blog. Contest closes January 30th 2009...good luck everyone!

Chic Canvas

2008-12-17T08:32:00.003-05:00

I know it's been a while since my last posting, the upcoming Holidays are keeping us busy with customized Christmas Card orders!

I had to share this cool website with you...once you have your gorgeous wedding photos, why not turn them into a timeless work of art? Get your favorite pic made into a "canvas wrap"! What a beautiful way to showcase your photo without having to decide on which type of frame to go with it, etc. - just hang the masterpiece up for all to see! Check out Chic Canvas to view all of their samples and to see how easy it is to upload your photo and order your own piece of art!

Bella in "Brides"

2008-11-18T14:32:00.006-05:00

We are so thrilled that one of our custom designs was recently featured in "Brides" magazine in the Washington and Maryland editions. They called this creation "The Extreme Invite" and it sure is with a beautiful handmade silk box gold silk backing, raised gold printing and a purple "blingtastic" brooch!

Kerry Anne & Steven II

2008-11-07T13:12:00.008-05:00

As promised here is the second collage for Kerry Anne & Steven's spectacular Fall wedding. Their gorgeous photos are all by East Hill Photo. By the way, some of you were wondering who Kerry Anne's talented event planner was, her name is Julie Shreck with Simply You Weddings. Check out the stunning decor and those floral arrangements!
We designed a simple ivory linen texture Thank You Card with their "S" Monogram printed in raised chocolate brown ink.
Thanks again for sharing your lovely photos with us Kerry Anne! We wish you both all the best!

Kerry Anne & Steven I

2008-11-07T11:39:00.006-05:00

Ok, are you ready for some seriously magazine-worthy eye candy? Stunning Fall shades that will inspire your own seasonal soiree? I couldn't decide on which photos to post so I made 2 collages for you - these beautiful photos are all by the oh-so-super-talented East Hill Photo.

On October 25th our clients, Kerry Anne & Steven were married at Orange Beach, Alabama - the weather was perfect and so were the bride and groom! The reception was held in a large white tent on the beach at The Caribe Resort. We custom designed their shimmery chocolate brown and ivory invitations and added a simple "S" Monogram. The monogram was on their Save-the-Dates, Invitations, Reply Cards, Envelopes, Ceremony Programs and Thank You Cards. The printing was raised (thermography) in a chocolate brown ink to give it all that wonderful tactile feel.

I just LOVE all the colors that they used, in everything from the flowers, to the table settings to the colorful food stations that served everything from sushi to local favorites. Their super talented event planner was Julie Shreck with Simply You Weddings, check out her gorgeous work on her website!

Enjoy....more to come today!

Taryn & Marvin

2008-11-05T13:08:00.003-05:00

Ok, it's been a while (a long while) since I've had a moment around here to actually post anything - we have been super busy with our Fall weddings and rush orders...and now I can finally get caught up with the important postings!

Without further delay, here is a Real Weddings feature from Taryn and Marvin's fresh and breezy Summer wedding in June. They were married at the gorgeous Belle Mer oceanside venue in Newport, Rhode Island. The weather and the setting was ideal for the white themed wedding, Taryn's dress was by Carolina Herrera and their photographer was Kristen Spencer.

We designed a custom monogram for them which was featured on their custom wedding invitation and cards and also throughout their wedding day on their menus, champagne glasses, gift bags and Godiva favors. I think a monogram or a custom motif is such a special way to add that unified personalized touch to all of your wedding elements.

Sweet Spring 2009 Shades!

2008-09-22T09:29:00.006-05:00

Here is a sneak preview of what's to come this Spring 2009 in terms of fashion & interior colors - straight from the experts at Pantone.

How about pairing "Rose Dust" with "Slate Gray" for an elegant and soft feel? This combination is just like our "Blush Champagne" design from our Prestige Collection.

Or go with several fabulous shades of "Lavender" with our "Amethyst" design also from the Prestige Collection.

If the pairing of "Dark Citron", "Vibrant Green" and "Rose Dust" are more your style, we've got the perfect invitation design for you - "Forest Hill" from the Prestige Collection.

Keep in mind all of our invitation design colors (ink, paper & ribbons) can be customized to coordinate with your wedding color scheme at no extra charge.

Fab Fall Color!

2008-09-16T14:01:00.002-05:00

Here they are! The hottest shades for your fall/winter wedding - these are the Pantone Fall Fashion 2008 picks for the season's trendiest hues for fashion, interiors, etc. I LOVE the Royal Lilac!

Photo Friday - Jose Villa

2008-09-12T12:37:00.003-05:00

Here are a couple of stunning photos from one of Jose Villa's weddings he shot this summer. His style is so soft and dreamy, just the way a wedding photo should be! For more eye candy featuring this gorgeous bride & groom, check out his blog under the title "July 18 - Chelsea & Tec". Have a great weekend!

Charu & Bryan

2008-09-05T10:58:00.005-05:00

Charu and Bryan wanted a luxurious custom invitation design featuring a Dupioni silk folio in a rich garnet shade and accents in gold and black. In designing a decorative motif for their invitation, we were inspired by traditional Mehndi designs drawn in henna on the brides' hands to celebrate the event. We designed 2 different Ceremony Programs as they had both a Hindu and a Christian ceremony, and a Menu printed in gold raised printing on shimmery ivory cardstock. This elegant couple obviously loves candy because they had an extensive candy bar with cute pink paper bags (to hold all the sweet goodies) with personalized metallic gold stickers which we also designed for them. Their wedding was coordinated by the talented Melissa from One Fine Day Events and their stunning wedding photography was by Click Photo Co.

For more from Charu & Bryan's wedding, go to our website and go to "Gallery" and then "Featured Weddings."

Destination Celebrations

2008-09-02T10:29:00.006-05:00

More and more couples are deciding to get exotic with their weddings and are planning to be destination weddings. While beach weddings are still most popular, as you can see by the first 2 invitations that we designed - some couples prefer European destinations such as Italy or Spain. In the last photo, our couple Elisa and Scott took some gorgeous photos when they went "scouting" for their Sicilian wedding and they wanted to use them in their invitation. We incorporated 3 of their photos into their design and the result is a completely unique and custom look. If you have some special photos that you would like to use in your invitation, feel free to contact us to discuss the possibilities!

Fabulous Fall Invites

2008-09-02T10:15:00.008-05:00

We hope everyone had a relaxing Labor Day, now that Fall is approaching we can showcase some of our Fall wedding invitations. Above is one of the recent custom designs that we created for a super sweet bride named Kerry Anne. They are getting married at a church by the beach and then having a huge party under a white tent on the beach and lots of fabulous food! Her colors are ivory and chocolate brown and she still wanted her invite to have a formal and romantic feeling. We designed a custom monogram for her and printed the square invitation in raised brown ink on ivory shimmery cardstock, which is mounted on chocolate brown shimmery cardstock. We look forward to posting some of her wedding photos after her big day!

Fit for a Princess

2008-08-19T09:32:00.011-05:00

On August 8th, Sean & Jasmin were married at Casa Loma in Toronto - a gorgeous historical landmark with equally stunning grounds. Remember the lavender dupioni silk boxed invitations we designed for them? We also designed their custom Monogram (if you look closely, you see it carved into the Ice Bar), Table Name cards, Menus, Favor Tags, Place Cards (note the beautiful calligraphy) and Seating Charts. I just received some photos from their wedding planner, the oh-so-talented Cynthia Martyn and a couple from their very creative floral and decor designer Rachel A. Clingen. At the moment these are the only photos from their big day, stay tuned for future posts with more eye candy for you!

Perfection by Pronovias

2008-08-18T15:08:00.008-05:00

If you are searching for the perfect wedding gown, make sure you check out the Barcelona-based Pronovias' Website.
Their 2009 Collection is absolutely stunning! The first 2 photos above feature the exclusive designs of Manuel Mota for Pronovias, these gowns are so Princess-worthy! Enjoy!

Blogged by Vow Weddings

2008-08-13T20:02:00.003-05:00

The always inspiring Vow Weddings Blog featured a wonderful posting about our invitations designs today and we just couldn't keep it to ourselves! Vow's color scheme inspiration boards (see photo above) are sure to assist you with the planning of your dream wedding!

Styling your Aisle

2008-08-13T19:28:00.009-05:00

Customized aisle runners are the latest way to come down the aisle with style! The photo above was from a wedding we did last year (Georgia & George) and they had a custom aisle runner made (by an aisle runner company) using the monogram we designed for them which was handcrafted in crystals! Love it!

These images are from the The Original Aisle Runner Company, they can design a runner for you in a solid or pattern or handbeaded with crystal embellishments, the sky is the limit!

As you can see from this photo, they designed the runner for The Bachelorette's Trista & Ryan's pink and pretty wedding. Remember that lavish wedding? And the best part is that they are still together....awwww, maybe true love can actually be found on reality television!

Blogged by Ritzy Bee

2008-08-04T08:56:00.004-05:00

If you've already seen today's posting on "Ritzy Bee", then you know why we've got a big smile on today! Thank you so much for the super sweet post, we are thrilled! Be sure to check out their wonderful wedding planning blog for great inspiration and hot new trends!

Tanya & Craig

2008-07-30T15:58:00.010-05:00

I just received these photos from Crystal Adair-Benning from Distinct Occasions Event Planning, of Tanya & Craig's beautiful wedding at Wolfe Island, Ontario this past Saturday. Their color scheme was primarily white - the custom invitation that we designed for them was based on our "Satin" design with a white satin ribbon belly band and pearly white cards inside the pocket folder.

Tanya loved the pearl and crystal jewel embellishment on her invitation belly band so much that her planner incorporated them into her bouquet, cake, napkin holders and chair backs for that elegantly coordinated look. We also designed their Ceremony Programs and Seating Chart - which featured their favorite flower names instead of table numbers.

The bride was stunning in her gorgeous silk, organza & tulle Oscar de la Renta gown and Christian Louboutin heels. The guests dined outdoors under crystal chandeliers hung from the white tented ceiling amid the glow of candlelight.

Christina & Nathan

2008-07-28T15:46:00.016-05:00

We love it when our wonderful clients send us their photos from their special day! We are thrilled to show you the pics from the super cute couple Christina & Nathan. They were married in May of this year and we designed a custom pocket folder invitation for them in an ivory linen cardstock, it was encircled with a sage green satin ribbon belly band and had pale blush shimmer cardstock cards inside. We also designed a custom monogram featuring a tree motif as their ceremony was held picturesque outdoor setting among the lush trees and beside a waterfall.

We also designed their coordinating Save-the-Dates, Ceremony Programs, Table Numbers, Seating Chart and Donation Cards. Stay tuned for their Thank You card very soon!

For more beautiful photos from their wedding, go to our Website, click on "Gallery" and then on "Featured Weddings".

Bella Invites in Weddingbells

2008-07-18T10:25:00.008-05:00

Hot off the presses and on newstands this week - the Fall + Winter 2008 issue of Weddingbells Magazine featured us in their "Wedthings" Section - "fabulous people & places to help plan your wedding!" Thanks so much, we are flattered by the mention!

Best of the Best

2008-07-18T09:55:00.005-05:00

We are honored to have been recently added to the "Alltop" Blog Listing for Weddings. They import all top stories from the "Best of the Best" wedding blogs (and numerous other topics) and update them every 10 minutes so you are always up to date with the hottest nuptial news!

Cloud Nine Creative Videography

2008-07-14T09:21:00.004-05:00

I love Cloud Nine Creative Videography - just take a look at the gorgeous cinematography and the amazing sweeping camera angles! It's no wonder that they were voted one of the top 25 Wedding Videographers in the world by EventDV Magazine. I could spend all day just checking out their Screening Room...be sure to check out "Stacey & Ryan" who are a wonderful couple and we did their wedding invitations and stationery and the beautiful forest setting of "Erika & Dave" and the romantic beach setting of "Beth & Nathan." Enjoy!

Lights, Camera, Action!

2008-07-08T13:10:00.004-05:00

CeCe and Trevor, 4 of 10 from Chris P. Jones on Vimeo.

Check out the wedding footage above from Mason Jar Films - it is so real, so fresh and just stunningly beautiful! Enjoy!

InStyle Weddings - Summer '08

2008-06-26T16:37:00.003-05:00

Big News!...Christmas came early this year for us! If you pick up a copy of the Summer 2008 InStyle Weddings Magazine you'll see that our brand new addition to our "Classic Collection" called "Cosmopolitan" was featured in their invitation article. We are absolutely thrilled! This new design features a fresh & modern layout with raised navy printing on a pale pistachio cardstock with a navy blue cardstock backing.

Jasmin's {High Tea} Bridal Shower Invite

2008-06-23T07:53:00.004-05:00

For Jasmin's Bridal Shower the theme was a wonderful High Tea Garden party where different types of tea and refreshments were served all the ladies were invited to wear their fanciest hats (think Audrey Hepburn in "My Fair Lady"). To communicate this creative party idea, I painted 2 small original watercolors - a green tea pot and a fancy hat and incorporated them into Jasmin's one-of-a-kind invitation. The actual invitation was then glued into a dark gold "petal" envelope. Art-lover Jasmin was thrilled with the finished product and I was happy to have been able to take a moment to do a little painting!

Olivia's Birth Announcement

2008-06-16T09:39:00.003-05:00

I've been meaning to post this one for a while, super cute Olivia was announced to the world in style with this square birth announcement featuring 4 photos and all her details such as birth date, time, weight and length. The background color and fonts can all be customized. For more info on birth announcements, feel free to contact us!

Blogged by Elizabeth Anne Designs

2008-06-05T13:20:00.004-05:00

The sweet gals at Elizabeth Anne Designs gave us a nice little mention in their blog today, I though I'd share it with you...thanks so much!

The Carlu's B-Day Invite

2008-06-02T18:32:00.006-05:00

The stunningly gorgeous venue called The Carlu with it's beautifully restored art-deco interior, has played host to many luxurious weddings and events in it's 5 year history. We were honored to have been asked to design the custom invitations for it's gala bash to celebrate it's 5 years in May. Happy B-Day!

Jewelry Giveaway!

2008-05-28T10:37:00.002-05:00

Gabrielle Tucker from "Faire La Fete" Event Production just informed me that on their blog they are having a fabulous giveaway of a set of some gorgeous fresh water pearl bridal chandelier earrings designed by Amanda Jaron of A Jaron Fine Jewelry. Contest closes this Friday, so be sure to enter today!

Ring Bling

2008-05-27T14:00:00.011-05:00

I love bling! What girl doesn't? Today's post features some of our favorite matching ring sets including the groom's wedding band. These coordinated beauties create a beautiful and seamless effect and will save you and future hubby a lot of shopping around for that "perfect" look! Starting from top, rings by Judith Conway, Memoire, Beaudry, Jeff Cooper (images from Brides.com).

I Do Hair Do's

2008-05-21T08:24:00.009-05:00

Up, down, half-up....there are so many options when it comes to wedding hair! The best option is to go with something that works for you and that still looks like you (not an overly hairsprayed librarian bun!!) and it has to work for the setting, formal in a church or casual beach hair. The key is to have a Hair Trial and ask your stylist to try out a variety of options (bring lots of photos!) and have a friend snap some photos for you to decide and to use as your hair guide! And enjoy the primping and pampering! All images sourced from Brides.com

Impressive Preston

2008-05-14T13:25:00.004-05:00

I was just checking out Preston Bailey's Blog and saw this amazing outdoor floral peacock "sculpture" that he designed for an exhibit at Covent Garden in London England. It is absolutely breathtaking, this man can design anything out of flowers, pure petal genius!

Seaside Sophistication

2008-05-01T09:05:00.004-05:00

Taryn and Marvin's June wedding will be at the gorgeous water-side Belle Mer in Newport, Rhode Island. Taryn loved the "Fleur-de-Lis" design but wanted to change the color scheme, so we introduced silver raised ink, pale blush ribbon, soft silver vellum belly band and a lovely cardstock backing that has an iridescent sheen to it. The result is a unique and elegant design that reflect the couple's personality and the refined simplicity of the wedding location.

Garnet Glamour

2008-04-28T13:26:00.009-05:00

Here is another of our recent designs - Charu and Bryan wanted something very special for their weddings invitation, they wanted it to be a gift to their guests. We ended up with a unique custom design featuring a garnet red Dupioni silk folio with gold satin ribbon and "bling" jewel and inside was the invitation and stacked reply and information cards. The invitation was printed with black raised ink on gold cardstock. We based design motif on the Mehndi designs that are painted on the bride's hands with henna ink in Hindu wedding tradition.

Blogged by Belle Fleur Events

2008-04-28T13:04:00.003-05:00

I'd like to thank Kara Greewood from Belle Fleur Events for the lovely post about our couture designs. Be sure to check out her blog for lots of interesting and inspiring ideas!

Blogged by Cynthia Martyn

2008-04-28T12:51:00.002-05:00

As the titled reads it IS the "Summer of Bling"! Thank you to Cynthia from Cynthia Martyn Events for a super sweet post about our recent couture invitation design for Jasmin & Sean's August wedding. We can't wait to see and share their wedding photos!

Featured Photographer

2008-04-28T05:14:00.003-05:00

Named "One of the ten BEST Wedding Photographers in the World" by American Photo Magazine, Christian Oth is a truly talented artist. Here are just a few photos from his beautiful portfolio...enjoy!

Luxe Lavender

2008-04-22T17:49:00.017-05:00

Hello there, sorry for the lack of posts - we've been super busy these days completing some couture wedding invitation orders. I will be sure to post our recent work so you can see what we've been up to.

To start off, I'd like to show you the custom "Glamorous" design that we did for Jasmin & Sean's August 8th wedding. Their colour scheme is shades of lilac & purple and gold & silver & "bling" accents (of course!). This SUPER luxurious wedding is going to be held in a castle, so their invitation had to really reflect that! Their invitation was sent to their guests in a mailing box with custom calligraphy and a custom monogram that we designed especially for them.

Once you open the mailing box, you'll see the monogram sticker and the deep purple tissue paper "wrap". The silvery-lavender Dupioni silk gate-fold invitation box had a lilac satin Midori ribbon band and "bling" buckle surrounding it. Inside was gold raised ink printed on shimmery lilac cardstock. Their Reply, Directions cards were tucked into the pockets of each of the flaps of the box. Stay tuned for more reception item photos as we get closer to their wedding date!

A Piece of Cake

2008-04-16T16:54:00.011-05:00

After my recent "Cake Bling" posting I decided I really wanted to find out about current trends in the world of wedding cakes. I asked the creative pastry designer Shirley from Shirley's Sweet Creations to tell us a bit more about what she's been seeing lately when designing custom cakes for her wedding clients.

"In terms of color trends, it's all about BOLD and strong contrasts, lot's of black and white, pink and brown, shades of green." When asked about cake styles that are more popular these days, Shirley said "I'm asked to design one-of-a-kind cakes that reflect the couple's personalities, ethnic backgrounds and interests and hobbies." "I also see a lot of patterns such as damask or lace, I'm also receiving more requests to design Groom's cakes that reflect their hobbies or interests."

Thanks for sharing your cake trend knowledge Shirley, your cakes are almost too gorgeous to eat!

Featured Photographer

2008-04-14T09:25:00.006-05:00

Anna Kuperberg is an amazingly talented photographer, her photos always seem to have a light-heartedness and sense of humor to them. Her stunning work has been featured in numerous magazines such as InStyle, People and Martha Stewart Weddings. If you have a moment today, take some time to check out her Wedding Portfolios and enjoy the gorgeous images (some are sure to put a smile on your face)!

Cake Bling!

2008-04-11T08:41:00.008-05:00

Ok, there are so many things that I love about weddings...but two of my favorites are mongrams and bling...ok and cake, so three favorites! I just happened across Toppers with Glitz the other day and was blown away by the gorgeous cake topper monograms all embellished with Swarovski crystals! Sari (the designer) has a rainbow of crystals to choose from and she can work with any monogram design - either from your graphic designer or you can create your own from her extensive font list.

These gorgeous little letters can always be framed along with your couture invitation (of course) as a keepsake after your wedding...or used as a wonderful "blingy" Christmas tree ornament. It's hard to decide but I think I really like the two-toned blue & white "W", it's so elegant. Which one is your fave?

Bride & Bloom {Summer '08}

2008-04-07T19:49:00.013-05:00

Christmas came early for us today...we are so excited to show you the photos from the new Summer '08 "The Bride & Bloom" Magazine! First of all, we have the editorial from the "Asian Contemporary" piece where we designed the Asian-inspired invitation in a gold silk box, and coordinating menu, favor tag, table name and place cards. Faire La Fete Productions' Gabrielle Tucker's creative vision was pure eye candy!

As part of another feature in the magazine, the editors developed a creative piece about taking inspiration from movies and creating fabulous wedding themes around them.

We had the "Eternity" design from our Prestige Collection featured as part of the Cinderella Classic-inspired wedding...

Then we had our "Tiffany" silk box invitation featured as part of the Breakfast at Tiffany's Upscale Chic-inspired wedding....

And last but not least, we created our newest invitation design "Starlet" (my personal fave at the moment!) from the Prestige Collection specifically for the Some Like it Hot - Sexy-inspired layout.

We are so thrilled to be a part of this gorgeous and inspiring magazine, you've got to get yourself a copy of Bride & Bloom asap!

Featured Photographer

2008-04-05T11:35:00.006-05:00

Jose Villa is an amazing California-based wedding photographer whose photos always have such beautiful lighting and a fresh quality to them. Feast your eyes on some of these photos!

Design Smack

2008-03-28T10:01:00.010-05:00

I'd like to thank Emily over at Design Smack for the super sweet posting about our designs, your kind words definitely make us blush! Check out her blog for fabulously inspiring images of decor ideas, fashion and anything visually delicious! Happy Friday...enjoy!

Women in Art

2008-03-26T12:45:00.007-05:00

This posting isn't about invitations or weddings, however a friend of mine just sent me the link to this amazing Digital Art video called "Women in Art" by Philip Scott Johnson (eggman913).
This video is truly beautiful and inspiring, I love to see how the faces morph into each other and how the different artistic styles and even hair styles change in the different artwork pieces. Enjoy!

Fabulous Flowers

2008-03-25T06:59:00.003-05:00

Ready for some wonderful floral eye candy? Check these out! Don't you just love the large pink rose bouquet made out of the petals of many roses, or the fresh-looking wildflowers? They are all just stunning! Hopefully the creativity of these designs will inspire you with your dream bridal bouquet! Which one is your favorite?

Happy Spring!

2008-03-21T12:09:00.011-05:00

Yeah! Can you believe it's Spring? (finally!) and to start the new season off right, I'm going to feature a couple of Spring-inspired custom designs that we just completed for two May '08 weddings. We will feature their full wedding stories in some future posts (so stay tuned!).

Lauren & Todd's custom wedding invitations were inspired by fresh Spring florals in shades of pink with bright green accents. This is their colour scheme for the entire wedding, Lauren also wanted to incorporate a bit of "bling" (of course!) into the design and we came up with a floral-wreath inspired monogram with "L & T" for them to be used throughout their wedding stationery on menus, place cards, etc.

For Christina & Nathan's custom design, they requested soft pink and sage green tones and wanted some ivory shades to create a feeling of a soft sunset or candle light. They are having an outdoor wedding surrounded by trees, so we incorporated a tree motif into their monogram to add an illustrative element.

So, if you find yourself stuck on deciding on a color scheme, look no further than your own backyard. Mother Nature is THE best artist out there, just look to the natural world for your inspiration and you just can't go wrong!

Choo Shoes

2008-03-19T08:35:00.007-05:00

Ok, so you've mailed out all of your fabulous custom wedding invitations, your gorgeous gown is going through it's final set of alterations and all you have left is to find the perfect shoe. What's Cinderella to do?

I have found the most spectacular wedding shoes ever! Check out these Jimmy Choo shoes with stunning sparkle, and beautiful lines, very timeless...this is the "Gale" design and it's sure to go with almost any style of wedding gown.

And by the way, in case you are still trying to decide on the perfect invitation - they also go very nicely with our "Blush Champagne" design too!

Little Black Book

2008-03-18T08:12:00.006-05:00

We made it! We are so excited to announce that Abby from Style Me Pretty has asked us to be a part of her invitation-only - "Little Black Book" of exclusive listings of elite wedding vendors across North America. Thanks so much!

Meet the Pros

2008-03-17T10:27:00.002-05:00

When I was recently asked to be featured on the Toronto Wedding Professionals blog, I was so flattered! - This is a place where you can go to find out more about the "Pros" behind the wedding businesses in the City. You can go there to check out interesting facts such as "what 3 items I currently have on my desk" and "what my guilty pleasures are"...enjoy!

Gorgeous Gowns

2008-03-12T16:19:00.008-05:00

I love anything custom and fabulous, that's why today's posting is about the oh-so-talented Lisa Van Hattem - custom bridal gown designer. Once you see her original designs there's no way you'll be able to purchase anything off the rack. With her pricing starting at $700 for a custom design that's made only for you...your body type, specific measurements, color scheme...a designer gown by Lisa can fit almost every bride's budget.

And here is my ultimate fave, I almost wanted to get married all over again when I saw it! This was custom made for a bride having a beach wedding, don't you just love the lace and elegant satin bow? So if you have your dream dress all sketched out already, just bring it over to Lisa for a consultation and she can turn your ideas into couture reality!

Featured Photo

2008-03-06T19:00:00.006-05:00

Today's featured photo is from the New York-based Belathee Photography, they have a unique balance of fine art, photojournalism and portraiture. I just love this photo featuring a bride walking the lush, tree-lined path - it has such an intimate and tranquil feeling, just gorgeous!

Stacey & Ryan

2008-03-03T12:57:00.008-05:00

For Stacey and Ryan's romantic wedding we created a custom design that was a soft ivory colour to complement her Vera Wang dress and her gorgeous reception location at The Carlu in Toronto.

Designed a custom monogram in soft shades of gray, a big puffy satin ribbon bow in ivory took center stage on their invitation and it was all wrapped in a beautiful white box. We did the calligraphy for the escort cards (guest's table number was inside the envelope) and also designed their menus which were framed and sat on the elegant tables.

Their gorgeous photos were done by 5ive15ifteen Photo Company.

For more of Stacey & Ryan's spectacular wedding, go to our website, enter the site, click Gallery and then Featured Weddings.

P.S. {We} Love This...

2008-03-01T08:17:00.003-05:00

I stumbled across a blog written by Zena (a make up artist) called P.S. I Love This... the other day and I noticed that she had posted the most wonderful entry about our "Exclusive" Collection invitation designs. We are so flattered!

You have to check out her blog, not only are her postings super fabulous - but I also find the way she writes is so fun, it's like your best girl pal sharing all her wedding knowledge with you!

Thanks again for the kind words!

Featured Photo

2008-02-25T08:14:00.005-05:00

I love wedding photography, it's amazing how 1 person with a camera can capture and create emotions in people! It's such a powerful artform! I'm going to start a recurring "Featured Photo" on Bella Blog to inspire you with your wedding planning. To start things off, this is one of my favourites by the talented Heather Waraksa, the majestic green trees dwarfing the bride and the kids - it's so dramatic and sweet at the same time...enjoy!

Jaymie & Robert

2008-02-20T19:23:00.008-05:00

Jaymie and Robert had a beautiful wedding at the Mississaugua Golf & Country Club, their invitation was an elegant mix of pink and black - featuring a black satin ribbon fashioned into a bow along the bottom of the invitation. We created a very simple "B" monogram for them and carried it throughout their coordinating items, such as the ceremony program, place cards and favour tags. Thanks so much for sharing your photos! To view more of their wedding, you can go to our website, click on "Gallery" and then "Featured Weddings".

Invitation & Dress Pairings I

2008-02-18T12:24:00.009-05:00

In many ways deciding on an invitation and deciding on a wedding gown are very similar. You have to consider the style that appeals to you: traditional, formal, informal, modern?
The cut of the dress or invitation: a-line, sheath, mermaid, princess OR rectangular, square, pocket folder, tri-fold, in a silk box, in a silk folio, etc. What are your main colours? Are you going to have a metallic accent such as silver or gold? Any embellishments? Ribbons?

I thought I'd create some invitation and dress pairings for those brides who are looking for inspiration in making their decision on a coordinating bridal gown and couture invitation.
Here is the "Satin" design from our Prestige Collection, it's a pocket folder with an embossed floral cover in white with an ivory satin ribbon belly band and pearl and rhinestone embellishment.

Here are some coordinating wedding gown ideas:
This romantic Vera Wang ballgown is the perfect shade of ivory (like "Satin"'s ribbon belly band) and has a gorgeous bustled skirt with antique embroidery.

How about this Vera Wang silk taffeta mermaid gown, it has the white from the invitation and is simple in shape while still romantic with the rouched bodice and bubble hem - just like the practical shape of the pocket folder which still has the romantic touch of the embossed floral cover.
Lastly, this is a gorgeous gown by Reem Acra from her Fall '08 Collection - the detailed bodice and satin belly band is a perfect match to the "Satin" invitation design.

I hope this gives you a bit of inspiration...keep checking back for more of this recurring feature!

Georgia & George {a monogram and a marriage}

2008-02-04T10:37:00.001-05:00

I love monograms, they are a wonderful way to "personally brand" your wedding day and give it a unique and seamless look. I wanted to featured the monogram we designed for Georgia & George (how cute are their names?) using their first initials and the initial of the new last name.

Georgia was so thrilled with this custom monogram that she decided to base her entire wedding decor around it (we were so honoured!). The monogram was on the invitations (she went with the Prestige Collection's "Satin" design), menus, programs, place cards, in crystal beads hand-sewn onto a custom aisle runner, carved into an ice sculpture and beamed across the dance floor! To see more photos from this fairytale wedding, go to "Gallery" and then "Featured Weddings" on our website.

Their gorgeous wedding photography was done by Ira Lippke Studios.

Our custom monogram designs are complimentary when you place your invitation order with us.

BizBash

2008-02-01T12:47:00.002-05:00

BizBash - the event industry's leading resource for event planners and for keeping up on the latest industry trends just featured us in "The Scout" section of their site! They showcased our new silk backing designs from our Prestige Collection ("Truffle" and "Blush Champagne"), and talked about the fabulous back pockets that can hold reply cards, directions, etc. We are so honoured just to be mentioned by them!

Bride & Bloom {sneak peek}

2008-01-30T15:13:00.001-05:00

We are blushing! We were recently asked by the wonderful Dallas-based wedding planner Gabrielle Tucker (super sweet gal!) from Faire La Fete Productions to create a custom invitation and coordinating stationery for the funky Asian-Chic-inspired tabletop design project she was designing for an upcoming issue of The Bride & Bloom (which is a gorgeous magazine by the way!). Naturally we said "absolutely"! We designed a gold silk box with rich a red cardstock invitation & cards with black raised printing...and here is a sneak peek collage of photos shot by the talented Cesar Perez.

Here is a list of the fabulous vendors involved in this creative editorial project:
Gabrielle Tucker - Faire La Fete Productions

Marion Marshall - Absolutely Blooming

Cesar and Tanya Perez - Perez Photography

Corina Van Sluytman - Bella Invites

Carrie Sellman - Carrie Sellman Designs

Meagan Hayes and Brana Velvin - RSVP Soiree

Mary Beth Cihal - BBJ Linens

I will post more once the magazine hits the newstands....stay tuned!

Trendy Spring Shades

2008-01-28T20:34:00.000-05:00

Pantone released their Fashion Colour Report for Spring 2008, they said that the "colour palette perfectly reflects the cheerfulness of the season...and stabilizing neutrals combined with pops of brighter colours to create unique and distinctive looks." If you are stuck deciding on a colour scheme for your big day - why not choose a combination of these fresh picks!

Booked!

2008-01-23T15:05:00.000-05:00

We are thrilled to announce that some of our most popular invitation designs have recently been featured in a brand new wedding planning book! This book is brought to you by the same people who produce the hit TV reality series "Rich Bride, Poor Bride" on We Network and Slice. We were so excited when we were asked by the production team to send them some of our invites to be photographed for the book! The designs that they featured are: "Timeless", "Satin", "Chocolat", "Fleur-de-Lis" and "Ever After". The book was released this month and is in your favourite bookstore now!

Perfect Bound

2008-01-21T22:02:00.001-05:00

I just discovered this super cute Blog called perfect bound, they feature the latest and greatest in wedding ideas and trends and they also happened to feature a pic of our "Glamorous" design - so of course we love them! Thanks for the feature, you can definitely add "Editor" behind your name in our books!

New Silk Designs

2008-01-20T13:39:00.000-05:00

Introducing the newest additions to our "Prestige Collection" - the sparkly "Blush Champagne" features a silk backing, Imported Italian shimmer cardstock in a pearly white, satin ribbon belly band in a shade of blush and a brilliant crystal buckle.

The rich "Truffle" design has a brown silk backing, Imported Italian shimmer cardstock in an ivory shade and matching brown ink printing. These two new designs are super practical too, as they both have a cute pocket on the silk backing to neatly hold the Reply card, Reply Envelope and Directions card.

Please note that the colours of the silk backings and silk boxes can be completely customized, we have over 200 different swatches to choose from - just email us the image (dress, flowers, etc.) that you are trying to coordinate with and we'll use our expertise to match it! Just keep in mind to place your order early, as it takes our supplier about 4 weeks to create your custom backing or box. Cardstock, ribbon and ink can also be customized to create that unique and original design that is totally you!

Bella on the Platinum List

2008-01-15T10:10:00.002-05:00

We are delighted to announce that we are on the Grace Ormonde - Wedding Style Magazine's "Platinum List" for 2008. Only top wedding vendors are selected to be a part of this list so we are very excited to be associated with such an elegant publication!

Style Me Pretty

2008-01-09T10:56:00.001-05:00

We are so honoured to have been a featured post this morning on THE ultimate wedding blog: "Style Me Pretty"! Abby Larson is the talented designer and writer and she seems to always have interesting and equally gorgeous postings about the latest in wedding trends, ideas, DIY projects, etc. If you are planning a wedding, make sure to subscribe to her blog for your daily inspiration! I sure do!

New Year, New Site!

2008-01-02T20:22:00.000-05:00

Happy 2008 everyone! To ring in the new year we've launched our newly designed Website! You'll find many new features such as the new "Exclusive Collection", which features luxurious dupioni silk boxes, envelopes and folios with crystal embellishments and high-end satin ribbons. A "Featured Weddings" section which showcases the wonderful weddings of some of our recent clients. And we also now have "Fax-In" Sample and Order Forms to make the ordering process super easy for you. We would love to hear your feedback about our site, so please post any thoughts and comments!

Bella Invites Goes Luxe

2007-12-20T16:38:00.000-05:00

Recently two new designs from our soon-to-be-launched "Exclusive Collection" were featured in the premiere issue of WedLuxe Magazine - Canada's Luxury Wedding Magazine (stunning magazine!). Photographed by the talented mimmo+naz, the designs "Cabernet" and "Glamorous" feature gorgeous dupioni silk lined boxes with crystal couture closures and imported cardstocks. This is our most luxurious Collection to date and will be the perfect way to announce your upscale wedding or stylish event. Be sure to check back in the coming weeks to view the entire Collection with the launch of our newly designed Website!

Get With The Program

2007-11-20T08:43:00.004-05:00

Ceremony Programs are very popular these days since it is a wonderful way to introduce your Wedding Party and also give your guests a way to following along with the ceremony. This is especially important if your wedding is very cultural and is quite different than a traditional Christian ceremony - such as a Greek Orthodox wedding, it's nice to explain the meanings behind the symbolism, prayers, hymns, etc. The basic layout of a program is to include the bride and groom's names, wedding date, location and time. Then the Wedding Party's names, roles in the ceremony (i.e. Maid of Honour) and it's also a special touch to include their relationship to the bride or groom (i.e. Childhood Friend of the Bride). Ceremony Programs make a nice memento of the wedding day for both the couple getting married and guests alike.

And I'd like to thank....

2007-10-20T20:21:00.000-05:00

Our gorgeous Tri-Fold Photo Thank You Cards are finally available! The initial feedback from our clients has been more than positive, they love the fact that they can feature up to 10 of their favourite wedding high-resolution photos and that the background colour, font style and colour can all be customized at no extra charge. There is a space for you to handwrite your thank you note and many of our couples even frame one to have a wonderful visual overview of their wedding day. Contact us for more information and pricing.

Oh Baby!

2007-09-27T15:20:00.001-05:00

Announce your "little bundle of joy" in style with our cute new "Little Bunny" Tri-fold design. You can showcase up to 6 of your favourite high-resolution digital photos of junior with our unique layout that features all the important details such as date of birth, weight, length, etc. in the middle square. Colour and fonts can all be customized. This announcement makes a wonderful keepsake for friends & family and looks great when framed and up on the wall of baby's nursery. To see more of this design, go to "Gallery" and then "Celebrate" on our Website.

Hot on The Knot!

2007-09-10T20:55:00.001-05:00

Our "Fleur-de-Lis" and "Chocolat" invitation designs are featured on The Knot's website! If you don't already know about this amazing wedding resource, you simply MUST visit it! It has helpful tips, advice, chat boards and very useful planning tools. Bookmark it today!

Isabella & Michael

2007-09-06T20:49:00.001-05:00

Isabella had a gorgeous custom wedding gown designed by the Valencienne Bridal Salon with a stunning mermaid silhouette. It was no wonder that when I first met with her for an invitation consultation that she wanted a custom design that echoed the tall, elegant ivory shape of her dress. We went with a "tea-length" invitation shape in ivory with silver printing, added an ivory satin bow and her dream invite was born! It just goes to show you that you can be inspired by anything around you and if you use that to base your wedding day colour scheme or theme on, you can create a wonderful coordinated feel for all your wedding elements.

Doret & Gordon

2007-08-26T19:52:00.001-05:00

Doret and Gordon were recently married at the luxurious Royal Plantation Hotel in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, Jamaica. Their wedding celebration was a beautiful combination of Doret's Jamaican background and Gordon's Chinese culture, so we customized their wedding invitations by creating a "double happiness" symbol that graced the invitation and all of the corresponding reply and information cards. The pocket-folder design is a great way to organize all of the information you wish to communicate to your guests. You can have cards for Travel Information, Things to Do, Map of the Area, etc. Talented local photographer Jodi Renee captured some gorgeous photos of the happy couple.