On the 12th day of Christmas Absolutely Inviting gave to me... Christmas Greetings from their Company

Merry Christmas from our family to yours!

On the 11th day of Christmas Absolutely Inviting gave to me... A Christmas Card Specially Designed for Our Family

A Christmas card is a greeting card sent as part of the traditional celebration of the Christmas in order to convey between people a range of sentiments related to the Christmas and holiday season...with a higher preference of handmade gifts during the 19th century over purchased or commercial items, homemade cards carried high sentimental value as gifts alone. (Wikipedia.com)

Here are personalized family Christmas Cards made by Absolutely Inviting shown along with our candle favors featured in our last post

On the 10th day of Christmas Absolutely Inviting gave to me... A "Scentsational" Wedding Favor Idea to Complement My Stationery

More often than not our brides have absolutely no idea as to what they can give for favors, so they turn to us for advice. When it comes to favors, the possibilities are endless. Here is just one suggestion - why not order customized candles from Absolutely Inviting? These can be ordered in a variety of scents and size options *think tea lights, tins, votives etc.*

Here are some candles we did as Christmas favors.

On the 9th day of Christmas Absolutely Inviting gave to me... A true love who asked "Will You Marry Me?" : (Engagement Party Feature)

Christmas and New Year's Day are probably the most popular times for marriage proposals. Perhaps that is because at this time, people are thinking more about family and love, and looking forward to a new year and a bright future. Hmmm - we wonder how many of our fans will receive marriage proposals this season...!

Here is a sneak peek of an invitation set we did for an engagement party recently:


The set contained an invitation with a ribbon closure, matching envelope with a customized seal, and direction cards.

Remember, Absolutely Inviting can create stationery for your entire journey down the aisle...engagement announcements/party invitations, save the dates, invitations etc.

On the 8th day of Christmas Absolutely Inviting gave to me...a centerpiece idea from under the sea (Vendor Spotlight: Just Paws Pet Store)

The only rule for today's bride is: You make the rules (haha). Seriously though - more and more bride's are stepping away from "tradition" trading veils for chic hairpieces; choosing colors that they actually want rather than what the season dictates just to name a few.

For a modern twist on tradition, why not replace the traditional flower centerpiece with a tropical fish centerpiece from JUST PAWS Pet Supply Store on Prince Charles Drive? Not only are the fish setups fabulous pieces, they are also affordable, and think of how long they will last after your event making them cute giveaways for special guests!

Just Paws can create "live" centerpieces to complement your theme/decor. See photos below, click HERE to find them on facebook, or just call them at 364-PAWZ (7299).

On the 7th day of Christmas Absolutely Inviting gave to me..Pantone's Color for 2011 which is just SO pretty!

For those that may not know, Pantone is THE authority on color; they impact every industry from print to packaging to fashion and back. Every year, Pantone releases its "color of the year". Last year Pantone's color was Turquoise.

The Pantone color of the year for 2011 (drum roll please...)

HONEYSUCKLE

Isn't it pretty????

On the 6th day of Christmas Absolutely Inviting gave to me...fab decorations for my Christmas tree!

Yesterday we featured the company Elegant Accents, and today we decided to do a second part feature! If you are anything like us, every Christmas you look for a few unique items to add to your ornament/holiday decor collection. Well we found exactly what we were looking for at Elegant Accents - gorgeous, handmade shell ornaments to add to our island themed Christmas tree! (Yes they were made locally!) We thought we would share with our readers!

On the 5th day of Christmas Absolutely Inviting gave to me...favors made in the island of sun, sand, and sea (Vendor Spotlight: Elegant Accents)

The owner/designer of Elegant Accents recently invited us to view some of their customized products. The company carries, among other things, gorgeous flower pots in a range of sizes and embellishment options. Think wedding favors, centerpieces, or even mother's day gift ideas! Handmade right here in the Bahamas, you can contact them for your own 'Elegant Accent'. Here are two of the flower pots that the company carries; this size is ideal for a centerpiece or gifting - think orchids :) . Aren't they lovely?!!!

On the 4th day of Christmas Absolutely Inviting gave to me...a way to show our personality (Event Tip: Monograms)

Article written by D. Roberts for Absolutely Inviting.
Please note that copying, downloading, reproducing, or printing of any of our material is strictly prohibited without our express written permission.

A monogram is a simple way to add some personalization to your event stationery. In the traditional sense, a monogram is made by overlapping or combining two or more letters to form one symbol. A standard monogram has the initial of the individual's last name set larger or standing out in some way or the other, with the first initial appearing to the left and the middle initial appearing to the right. An example would be for an individual with the name John Andrew Doe to have the following monogram: jDa. The word "mono" is derived from the Greek "monos" meaning single, alone, or only. Thus, a monogram consists of the letters from a single person (source: PenDance Calligraphy & Engraving).

Married or engaged couples may use two-letter monograms or their entwined initials, or they may even opt to use three-letter monograms incorporating the initial of their shared surname. This is referred to as a duogram. An example would be the duogram jDj for John and Jane Doe.

Wedding Etiquette:

• As the vows have not been said, it is improper to use the bride's married monogram on the wedding program. The wedding program is the last opportunity for the bride to use her maiden monogram.

At Absolutely Inviting, we can customize your monogram/duogram to coordinate with your theme, colors etc. We have seen our customized pieces used on invitations/programs/thank you cards/seating charts/unity candles/favor tags/envelope seals/aisle runners and much more.
Whether it's traditional, hip, chic, or fun we can create your monogram - contact us today!


A few of our designs which have been used on various stationery pieces from past events:

On the 3rd day of Christmas Absolutely Inviting gave to me...the wedding of Krystle & Giovanni (Wedding Feature - October 2010)

We were approached by this couple to create one of a kind stationery for their October nuptials. The couple's wedding incorporated shades of purple with hints of green and silver (a very popular color combination this fall). The bride had a basic idea for the invitation, and Absolutely Inviting's task was to bring this "idea" to life. The couple loved their stationery suite which included a customized monogram, invitations, ceremony programs, hymn sheets, menu cards, table numbers, and a seating chart.

This couple was ABSOLUTELY lovely
Their event ABSOLUTELY sentimental
Their stationery - ABSOLUTELY INVITING!

See below for a sneak peek into their event.

Photos courtesy of Warren Grant Photography

On the 2nd day of Christmas Absolutely Inviting gave to me...a useful tool to help my guests find their seats (Event Tip: Seating Charts)

Article written by D. Roberts for Absolutely Inviting.
Please note that copying, downloading, reproducing, or printing of any of our material is strictly prohibited without our express written permission.

A seating chart is an excellent way to reduce chaos at your event. It indicates to each guest the table at which he or she will be seated and can be used in conjunction with OR in lieu of the place card. This of course is a personal preference.

Seating charts offer several benefits:

1. A seating chart is easy to display
2. It can add an elegant touch to any event
3. Guests have some control over who they are seated with
4. Most importantly, it is much less work than place cards, so it's easier for the organizer!

The seating chart can either list guests alphabetically by name or by table. Listing by name makes it much easier for guests to find their seat, and is excellent for large functions. Listing by table shows at a glance who else is at the same table. At Absolutely Inviting, you can have the best of both worlds by having both alphabetical AND table listings.

Once again, in order for organized seating to be effective, guest MUST RSVP within the time frame stated on the invitation so that there is sufficient time to produce place cards/seating charts etc., and so that the various pieces will, most importantly, be as accurate as possible!

Contact Absolutely Inviting for your event add-ons such as seating chart (with frame rental) today!!!

Here is the seating chart and frame used at a recent wedding:

On the 1st day of Christmas Absolutely Inviting gave to me...an ad featured in Ca Mari!

Absolutely Inviting placed an ad in the Winter issue of Ca Mari Magazine which was released this week! Ca Mari is a groundbreaking local women's lifestyle publication. This issue is now on sale, and we were the first stationery company to advertise in their weddings section!

Absolutely Inviting also attended Ca Mari's release/mix and mingle held this weekend and had a good time mingling with the editor in chief, contributors, advertisers, and other supporters.

Check out our ad from the magazine and get your copy of Ca Mari today!

Absolutely Inviting Presents the 12 Days of Christmas!

We have not been blogging as often as we should have, so we have a special treat for you! Absolutely Inviting is gifting you with 12 days of Christmas during the 12 days to Christmas!!! Over the next 12 days (yes we know that the "12 days of Christmas" actually begin on Christmas :)), culminating with Christmas day we will give you a new post every day. This should more than make up for the posts we have missed. Please check back each day for exciting Absolutely Inviting updates.