I am so beyond happy to have Mimi Woo of the ridiculously great invitation studio, Mika 78 on SMP today. She is a complete genius when it comes to beautiful, fresh design work…kind of making me wish that I could get married all over again, just so that I could order one of her invitations!

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More invitation cost saving tips from the FABULOUS Mimi Woo of Mika78!

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Dilemma #3: I want ceremony programs, but I can’t afford them.
Solution: Order letterpressed labels instead of the entire program cover.

Letterpress escort sized cards with all your ceremony information instead of printing larger size program covers.  I’m working with a client now who’s doing this to save on costs.  We’re purchasing a variety of different printed paper to use as...

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We are chatting with Mimi Woo of Mika78 today all about invitation cost cutting tips…innovative and creative ways to get the letterpress you’ve always dreamed of without completely breaking the bank. Love that!

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Solution #2: Order RSVP postcards or have guests RSVP on your wedding website

A lot of couples are choosing to forgo the RSVP cards in order to save on costs AND save on paper (love that!).  RSVP...

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We are actually in Cali for a wedding this weekend, so I’ve asked my new favorite invitation designer and blogger, Mimi Woo of Mika78 to stop by for a visit and share some of her tips and ideas with us. Mimi is an invitation guru and a pretty fantastic designer, so needless to say, I am thrilled!

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Hi everyone!  I’m so excited to be guest blogging for Style Me...

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I have been meaning to share this amazing new designer with you for some time, so needless to say, I am really excited about today’s first post. Lynn Russell, the designer and creative brain behind Satsuma Press, is pure talent. Her work reflects a modern sensibility, paired with a soft, elegant aesthetic that is all about the pretty.

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I am SO excited to tell you guys that the fabulous Victoria of Milkfed Press has officially launched her wedding invitation line and in a word…it’s scrumptious! Her designs are a little bit vintage, a little bit modern and all together gorgeous.

In keeping with today’s silhouette theme…check out this ridiculously cute design that Victoria crafted, along with the hugely talented lettering and...

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And love doesn’t really do it justice. Cheree and her beautiful invitations are one of a kind. The playful designs, the stunning color palettes, the innovation, the creativity…every bit of Cheree’s work is pure gorgeousness. If you are ever in need of a little wedding pick-me-up, head on over to Cheree Berry’s site and delight in all of the pretty eye candy.

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I first fell in love with the genius that is A Day in May Design when I lived in San Francisco years ago. There is just something so refreshing in the simplicity of their designs and the quality of the letterpress. Every piece seems like a little work of art, something that you could frame and hang among your favorite photographs.

So, when they emailed me the details from their latest invitation line, I obviously…swooned.With 11...

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Today, we are featuring the brand spanking new designs by Wiley Valentine. The girls had such a great response to the custom work that we featured last month, they decided to create a select group of similar, ready made designs. And the result is all fabulous. This next suite incorporates a really popular yellow and charcoal color scheme and is all about a chic, totally fun style…

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This next set, by the girls at Wiley Valentine, is all about that perfect rustic charm that we love to feature on SMP…a combination of horse shoes, florals and vintage swirls…

The pinks, the delicate balance of vintage inspired typefaces with the feminine floral detailing and victorian swirls is pure gorgeousness. Love. Love. Love.

This set just reminds me of our shabby chic inspiration board contest…it...

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