I village: Very Pretty Papers

I village Features Gryphon: September 07
'Wedding ideas & planning advice from Anne Chertoff' Ivillage Blog:

I received a package of invitations from Gryphon Stationers in the mail earlier this week, and I’m telling you, it is the most beautiful invitations I’ve ever seen. The color. The design. If I were a bride today I would have the hardest time choosing between their styles.

The online invitation company allows couples to browse, create and order their invitations online. Here's how it works: You choose from one of their designs, then customize to fit your color palette and theme. Add an icon from the selection they offer, add your monogram and select the typeface. They even offer wedding wording advice for couples who want to make sure they follow proper etiquette.

If you want to design your own invite, you can call them, or if you live in San Francisco, Philadelphia or New York City you can meet with one of the designers in person, and create your own invitation suite.

I know ordering your invitations online can be scary, but for $25 you can order a sample packet to see the designs up-close and feel the paper. If you place an order, your $25 is credited towards it.

After you finalize your designs you’ll receive a proof in the mail so that you can see the paper and text color, design and confirm the wording as well as spelling of everyone’s name. You can order entire invitation set – RSVP card, reception card as well as save-the-dates and thank you cards.

From the samples they sent me, my favorite is the European, but that’s probably because the sample I have is in purple (Eggplant), with light blue type, and you know how much I love purple!

Have a great weekend!