{all images from inesdisanto.com}
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Canadian designer Ines di Santo
So apparently I have been living under a rock. While perusing the web yesterday, I stumbled across a Canadian designer named Ines di Santo and up until then, I had never seen her work somehow! Born in Italy, di Santo moved to Canada, where she now designs dresses out of her Toronto studio. Her designs are fun, flirty and take the definition of girly to the extreme. Here is a peek at her spring/summer 2011 collection:
Monday, February 7, 2011
Stagette and wedding shower invitations
Happy Monday everyone! Thought I would start out the week with something fun...while I specialize in wedding invitations, I also do other event invitations and greeting cards, so I thought I would share some fun samples for a stagette invitation and a wedding shower invitation. Enjoy!
Front of wedding shower invitation. Love the sparkly detail!
Inside of wedding shower invitation
Love this Audrey Hepburn quote on the front of this stagette invitation
Inside of stagette invitation
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Lovely hydrangeas
So with Groundhog Day behind us and the optimism of an early spring ahead of us, I thought I would share some pictures I've found for a lovely spring flower - hydrangeas. So for all you spring brides out there wondering what flowers are in season, here are some examples of how beautiful hydrangeas could look for your big day:
Friday, February 4, 2011
Frequently asked questions
We get a lot of questions about wedding invitations and the ordering process, so to help make things easier for all you brides out there, Glass Slipper Designs has created an FAQ section on the website. Here are some of the questions and answers you'll find on there:
Q: What is the process if I want to order wedding invitations?
A: Your first step is to contact us either through the form on our website or by emailing Erin at glassslipperdesignscalgary@gmail.com. From there, we will contact you to set up a free consultation so we can learn more about your wedding, colour scheme, theme and tone. We’ll have an opportunity to show you examples of our work, cardstock colours and will show you the rubber stamp images and embellishments available for your stationery. Once we have an idea of what you want your stationery to look like, the quantity of invitations and response cards you’ll need, as well as any additional inserts or stationery you need (such as thank you cards), we will draft up an exact quote for you so you know how much your entire order will come to.
Q: What if I don't live in Calgary? How can I get a consultation?
A: We are happy to create stationery for brides that live outside of Calgary. While we can’t do a face-to-face consultation, we are happy to do a phone consultation with you to learn more about your wedding, colour scheme, theme and tone. Based on our conversation, we will email you a photo of the rubber stamp images that suit what you’re looking for and will also send a spreadsheet with the colours we have available that corresponding with your wedding colours. After the phone consultation, we will draft up an exact quote for you so you know what your entire order will cost.
Q: After I choose Glass Slipper Designs to do my wedding stationery, what happens?
A: After you have received our quote and have decided to use Glass Slipper Designs, we will send you an invoice for the deposit and will send you a contract. Upon receiving the deposit and contract, we will order the supplies needed to make your stationery and will design two to three samples for you to choose from. Once the design is decided and approved, we’ll get started on creating the rest of your stationery.
Q: How long will it take for my order to be complete?
A: We suggest that brides contact us three to four months prior to the date that they are planning to send their save the dates or invitations out, especially during the summer and fall wedding season. The invitations take approximately six to eight weeks for completion and delivery. We will be able to provide a firm delivery date once the samples have been approved and the final payment has been made. If you require a rush order, we can accommodate your request for an additional fee.
Q: Does the price include the invitation only?
A: No. Unlike many other designers who include only the invitation in their price, our price per suite includes the invitation, white or off white outer envelope, response card and white or off white response envelope, as well as GST. Basically, what we quote you is what you’ll pay – no additional costs. The only additional costs would be if you require the invitations to be shipped to you or if you require additional inserts such as an accommodation card, reception card, map, etc.
Q: What is the process if I want to order wedding invitations?
A: Your first step is to contact us either through the form on our website or by emailing Erin at glassslipperdesignscalgary@gmail.com. From there, we will contact you to set up a free consultation so we can learn more about your wedding, colour scheme, theme and tone. We’ll have an opportunity to show you examples of our work, cardstock colours and will show you the rubber stamp images and embellishments available for your stationery. Once we have an idea of what you want your stationery to look like, the quantity of invitations and response cards you’ll need, as well as any additional inserts or stationery you need (such as thank you cards), we will draft up an exact quote for you so you know how much your entire order will come to.
Q: What if I don't live in Calgary? How can I get a consultation?
A: We are happy to create stationery for brides that live outside of Calgary. While we can’t do a face-to-face consultation, we are happy to do a phone consultation with you to learn more about your wedding, colour scheme, theme and tone. Based on our conversation, we will email you a photo of the rubber stamp images that suit what you’re looking for and will also send a spreadsheet with the colours we have available that corresponding with your wedding colours. After the phone consultation, we will draft up an exact quote for you so you know what your entire order will cost.
Q: After I choose Glass Slipper Designs to do my wedding stationery, what happens?
A: After you have received our quote and have decided to use Glass Slipper Designs, we will send you an invoice for the deposit and will send you a contract. Upon receiving the deposit and contract, we will order the supplies needed to make your stationery and will design two to three samples for you to choose from. Once the design is decided and approved, we’ll get started on creating the rest of your stationery.
Q: How long will it take for my order to be complete?
A: We suggest that brides contact us three to four months prior to the date that they are planning to send their save the dates or invitations out, especially during the summer and fall wedding season. The invitations take approximately six to eight weeks for completion and delivery. We will be able to provide a firm delivery date once the samples have been approved and the final payment has been made. If you require a rush order, we can accommodate your request for an additional fee.
Q: Does the price include the invitation only?
A: No. Unlike many other designers who include only the invitation in their price, our price per suite includes the invitation, white or off white outer envelope, response card and white or off white response envelope, as well as GST. Basically, what we quote you is what you’ll pay – no additional costs. The only additional costs would be if you require the invitations to be shipped to you or if you require additional inserts such as an accommodation card, reception card, map, etc.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Trends we love: cotton candy buffets
What a fun idea for a dessert buffet! Instead of doing the overly-done candy buffet, an up and coming trend this year is cotton candy buffets. It's a way to show guests your fun side and add a pop of colour to your reception.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Damask monogram
I have an elegant black, white and yellow damask monogram invite to share with you. This suite features a dry embossed damask background, stamped monogram and yellow satin ribbon.
Response card
Front of invitation
Inside of invitation
Wedding invitation suite
Monday, January 31, 2011
Wedding DIY - sugar scrub
Here's a cute idea for all you DIY brides out there. I came across this posting from Smart-Bottom Enterprises for a homemade sugar scrub. What a great idea for wedding favours, as part of your bridesmaids' presents or even for the welcome packages for your out-of-town guests. Here's a step-by-step tutorial on how to make your own sugar scrub:
Ingredients:
- Turbinado sugar (Sugar in the Raw)
- Brown sugar
- Olive oil
- Sweet orange and peppermint essential oil
- Aloe vera gel
- Mason jars
Directions:
Mix together a 50/50 ration of sugar to olive oil. Add in essential oil drops until desired scent is reached. Add aloe vera gel to achieve desirable texture.
It doesn't get much easier than that! Here are some pictures of the finished project:
Ingredients:
- Turbinado sugar (Sugar in the Raw)
- Brown sugar
- Olive oil
- Sweet orange and peppermint essential oil
- Aloe vera gel
- Mason jars
Directions:
Mix together a 50/50 ration of sugar to olive oil. Add in essential oil drops until desired scent is reached. Add aloe vera gel to achieve desirable texture.
It doesn't get much easier than that! Here are some pictures of the finished project:
{all images from Smart Bottom Enterprises}
Friday, January 28, 2011
Hot pink, orange and yellow destination wedding suite
Happy Friday! Here's a destination wedding suite for you. This suite includes a save the date card, invitation, response card, accommodation card and escort card. Enjoy and have a great weekend!
Accommodation insert and response card
Full suite altogether
Front of gatefold wedding invitation
Inside of wedding invitation
Escort card
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Trends we love: coloured shoes for the bride
In case you haven't guessed, I'm a little obsessed with shoes. I think one of the best ways to incorporate some "fun" into your wedding attire is to wear coloured shoes. For my wedding, my shoes were my "something blue." Some brides like to match their shoes to their main wedding colour, while other brides choose to wear their favourite colour of shoes regardless of wedding colours or theme. Whatever your take is on the trend, here are some cool photos from around the blogosphere:
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
To Paris, With Love Part Two
Here's the save the date card to go with the To Paris, With Love suite I shared a couple days ago. I just love this post card style! What a great way to tell your guests to mark their calendars.
Back of post card
Front of post card
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