Wedding Invitation Ideas by Ceci New York
We had such a great response to Lisa Hoffman of Ceci NY’s guest blog, we’ve invited her back to do it again! This time, she is taking us through the complete, behind the scenes design process for an incredible invitation that she did for a couple who was getting married in Antigua, Guatemala.
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Spotlight Ceci Style: The Other Antigua, Lizzie & Daniel’s Wedding Invitation Suite by Ceci New York
Who doesn’t love those who aren’t afraid to make a statement? This invitation suite is the perfect example of a bride who appreciates great graphic design, incredible details and fine paper. Mixed with a little imagination, amazing things can happen. What a dream it was to work with her…
The objective was to create a completely over-the-top, one of a kind invitation that encompasses detail and unique materials that totally represented the couple’s unique style. Not only is there so much meaning behind the design but it is fabulously bold demonstration of mixed media – all in one piece. It combines so many printing techniques and materials – from multi-level blind embossing, letterpress, plexi glass, foil stamping and watercolor to create this magnificent statement.
The bride loved the color yellow and the groom grey. We wanted to capture the spirit of Antigua, Guatemala (the wedding location) with out being so obvious and traditional. The cover of the invite is hand drawn artwork of Guatemalan flowers and the quetzal bird blind embossed in 3 depth levels. The cover center has a custom take on a vintage Guatemalan stamp. The Mayan glyph presented in the center of the stamps is actually the couple’s wedding date!
Inside is a one of a kind watercolor that I hand painted of an abstract tropical take on the Quetzal bird – the bird of Guatemala. Playing off the aerobatic flight of the bird to create the composition. The long dramatic colorful feathers represent life and longevity. The longer the feathers, means the longer the bird has lived. I love the significance of this to the life that the couple is about to start together.
So much more to come!!
FABULOUS! I love Lisa's work. Her ability to interpret the smallest of details is absolutely amazing!
Seriously what happened to the old style me pretty with real weddings real dyi projects and real style?? Now its just become one big ad-vertorial. This site has totally sold out and its sad.
Ouch nj! I think thats a bit harsh.
Though, while beautiful, this does make me sing the BNL song "If I had a million dollars" to myself. =)
Wow! Lisa is such an amazing source of inspiration for her fellow designers and brides alike. I am really looking forward to the rest of her posts.
Also, in response to NJ... I think style me pretty is still a great source of inspiration to brides even with the advertisements and vendor guest posts. It takes a lot of time and money to run such a popular and complex blog. I think Abby is doing a great time balancing her vendors and readers. We can all take inspiration away from things we see both in real-weddings and vendor ideas.
This invitation is STUNNING. Lisa is such an inspiration!
Thanks for sticking up for me, Sarah! We did a whole week of real weddings last week, so I thought that today's post was a nice way to change it up a bit. Also, I just had a baby so it's incredibly helpful to have vendors that are willing to guest blog for me and keep the inspiration coming. Just know that none of the vendors that are featured on the main page pay for the coverage. I love to feature work of the vendors in our Little Black Book because I whole-heartedly support them and love what they do.
ALL of Abby's posts, DIYers and vendors alike, are a breath of fresh air in the world of wedding planning. After just TWO WEEKS of maternity leave (during which she still managed to check in every day) we should be so lucky to have all her fabulous resources at our fingertips. Rather than interpreting it as an "ad", how being creative and actually turning it into a DIY project? I believe it's called INSPIRATION (Sarah got it right!) Where's the love?!
Hi, NJ, As Abby's colleague (what a joy to work with this fabulously talented editor who so generously features the artistry of people all over the planet!), I find it incredible that anyone who has read her blog for more than five minutes would ever question her conscientious selection of content. She truly consistently embraces quality and style and works around the clock to expose her readers to beautiful artistry of design. At the heart of every stunning post is Abby's love of all things beautiful, all things unique. I can tell you from having had the pleasure of working with her on a daily basis for over a year that Style Me Pretty is as good as it gets, and Abby's level of integrity is beyond question.
Sorry...I just have to give my $$$ 0.02. Abby is SOOOO in love with weddings! More than that, she loves the beauty, the creation and the overall personality that goes into planning a wedding. I know her. She lives and breathes beauty.
A wedding ... big or small...pricey or not...well, it's just that ONE perfect day that every little girl dreams of. When Ab says she loves it....believe me....she LOVES it!! So many brides stress about every little detail. Style Me Pretty gives you SO MANY IDEAS about the details!!! Don't look at her recommendations as advertisements. Look at them as resources. Use them....or don't...your choice.
A couple of days ago, she sent a note out about Hurrican Ike. God bless her for that! She's a new mom learning to juggle, a FANTASTIC daughter and a really great girl! Thanks, Ab, for all your hard work making this world a "prettier" place!!
thanks guys!! Just so you know, I always welcome criticism...it helps me to understand how to make the blog better! I am completely devoted to making this site a place that thrives with style and inspiration...whether it be from a vendor that I am in love with or a fabulous real wedding. Always feel free to let me know how I can improve the site!
Ceci New York has the most unbelievable invitation suites I have ever seen! How amazing is that suite?! They are almost too nice to mail; I'm sure nobody ever throws those invites away.
Abby, I love your site it is on all our Bliss Girls blog roll keep up the great work!
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Sooo, may I ask the real question, how much did this suite of inviations cost ?
No answer, I guess they were free...
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how can ceci produce this boarding pass when GrapeVineWeddings.com has a patent pending?
Hey does anyone know on average what ceci invitations would run you? I mean they look totally expensive I'm almost scared to ask!!
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