Quick Share: 40th Birthday Party invites

We were contacted to complete invitations for a 40th birthday party in black and white.  See the pic below for a digital version of the final invite!

Absolutely Masculine!... 

 *Event details amended for this web feature*

Wedding Wire Rated...

View more reviews from Wedding Wire on the right side of our blog!

Fabulous new review :) More client feedback!

OHHHHHHH!!!!!! A fabulous new review was posted on our Wedding Wire Page!!!

"I am very pleased with the services of Absolutely Inviting...I could not have made a better choice. The invitations and programs were fabulous!!!!....it was the beginning of a beautiful wedding becoming reality. It was a fantastic experience and Absolutely Inviting helped to make it possible."

Our clients are absolutely awesome! Thank you Mrs. Smith!!

About us :)

Our Personality by Colour - Orange: The colour orange signifies energy, friendliness and confidence. A mix between red’s passion and yellow’s cheer, orange can signify a strong, engaging work ethic and productivity.

This describes Absolutely Inviting - Unique, handcrafted invitations and event stationery! to a t! We are sure our clients would agree!

Absolutely Inviting - Unique, handcrafted invitations and event stationery! is a proud dealer of Envelopments® products!  Call or Email us today to setup your consultation for your wedding stationery! 242-376-7810 or absolutelyinviting@gmail.com!

More client feedback - :)

Here's a review left for us this month by a very happy client

"Absolutely Inviting did an AWESOME job on our wedding programmes!! We couldn't have done a better job on the monogram which we will continue to use! The programmes were absolutely stunning and you made our vision a reality! We will definitely be recommending them to others!! Absolutely inviting rocks!!!!"

Client Feedback :)

Here is a snippet from a review left for us today!!!

"I am thrilled to find a company in the Bahamas that provides a fast, yet very personal and efficient service with a smile!....

We love receiving this kind of feedback from our clients!

It's easy as that :)

Say What Now?!!! More Great Feedback from our Absolutely Awesome Clients!

This would have been the best decision I would have made. If I had to do it all over again, I would not change a thing!!!!!!!! Kelli A.

Absolutely Inviting is Absolutely Amazing! From my initial meeting with the team I knew that I would be pleased with the quality of work and professionalism of the process. The service that I received exceeded my expectations. Absolutely Inviting provided the entire stationery for my wedding including invitations, programs, escort cards, menu cards and signs. They were patient and provided a timeline that kept me from feeling overwhelmed. When I called the night before the wedding to say that I needed additional signage they happily came to my rescue! The feedback from my guests about my stationery was great and I would recommend Absolutely Inviting without reservation. In pricing stationery I am confident that I got value for my money spent and they were willing to work within my budget. They exhibit the ideal of "No Job is to Big or Too Small". Absolutely Inviting was our favorite vendor and they helped to make our day beautiful and memorable. - Christy B.

We have been rated!

        

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Absolutely Inviting has been wedding wire rated for 2012!!!

 Check our our reviews on wedding wire HERE!!!

"Falling" in love :)

We met this bride a few months ago when she contacted us after seeing the stationery we did for the wedding of a relative.  The couple tied the knot in early November.  Absolutely Inviting created ceremony programs, menu cards, table numbers, and a seating chart for the fabulous event in a colour scheme of gold and orange (very fitting for the fall).  Enjoy this quick pic of some of the stationery from the event!

Purple Passion...

Over the past few months, it seems as though the vast majority of our clients selected purple as the main color for their weddings, with gray/silver being a top pick for accent colors!  We are sharing a few of the pieces we did for a recent wedding...thanks to one of the guests who shared the photo of the wedding program we did.  We love seeing our stationery in action!

Stationery (Save the dates, Invitations, Programs, Candy Bar Signage): Absolutely Inviting
Cake: Cakemania

Introducing Pantone's 2013 Color of the Year...

Yesterday, we shared Pantone's Spring 2013 Color Report on our Facebook Page HERE, but today we share that Pantone's has selected Emerald as its Color of the Year 2013!  Described as "a color of elegance and beauty that enhances our sense of well-being, balance and harmony", we wonder if this color will emerge as a top choice for weddings in the Bahamas!

"Lively. Radiant. Lush… A color of elegance and beauty                      
                        that enhances our sense of well-being, balance and harmony."


Check out Pantone's website HERE for more on this color.

Quick Share: Christy & Marc - July 2012

We just thought that we should quickly share some of the stationery from our clients' July wedding.  This wedding was branded with the couple's customized logo/monogram starting with the wedding invitations straight through to the bridal shower invitations, wedding programs, menu cards, table numbers, candy bar signs, escort cards, and other event signage....the epitome of event branding!  We cannot wait to see the professional photos from their gorgeous event!

More Great Feedback from our Absolutely Awesome Clients!

"Absolutely Inviting is absolutely amazing. Did a rush job for me and got them ready for my wedding in Barbados and the work was simply beautiful! First rate!!" Natalie & Gregg (Wedding April 2012 in Barbados)

"Absolutely Inviting you did a fabulous job on our wedding programs. Just what we wanted, absolutely gorgeous and very dainty as Linda stated. THANK YOU, THANK YOU and THANK YOU. God has blessed you with creative talents. Continue to do a wonderful job." Tabitha & Narada (Wedding March 2012 in Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands)

2012 Order Dates

To ensure that there is sufficient time for the design phase and assembly of your event stationery, please contact us to reserve a date based on the guidelines below. As a suggestion, invitations should be sent out at least 8 weeks in advance. We recommend that you order 6-8 weeks prior to this deadline. With this in mind, your invitations should ideally be ordered no later than 14-16 weeks (3.5-4 months) in advance of your wedding. The following is an order schedule for weddings with invitations being mailed 8 weeks before your event. For a custom design, you will want to book your invitation consultation with Absolutely Inviting at least 6 months in advance of your wedding. Please note that these are simply guidelines and we may be able to accommodate rush orders.

Wedding Invitations:

June 2012 - Reserve Date in February- early March

July 2012 - Reserve Date in March- early April

August 2012 - Reserve Date in April- early May

September 2012 - Reserve Date in May- early June

October 2012 - Reserve Date in June- early July

November 2012 - Reserve Date in July- early August

December 2012 - Reserve Date in August- early September

OTHER EVENT STATIONERY:

Save the dates: Can be sent from 6 months to a year in advance of your wedding.

Wedding Programs & Table Stationery (Menus/Placecards/Table Numbers/Seating Charts etc.): should ideally be ordered 8 weeks in advance. This process can begin as soon as you receive your wedding invitations from Absolutely Inviting!

Parties and Other Events: Please contact us to reserve a design start date that is about 6-10 weeks prior to your event.

What our clients are saying!

Sorry we have not been able to update our blog as frequently as we would like, but we have been very busy moving into our new location; however, we thought we would share what some of Absolutely Inviting's clients have been saying:

"Thanks Dameeka. Absolutely Inviting did an AWESOME job on our wedding programmes!! We couldn't have done a better job on the monogram which we will continue to use! The programmes were absolutely stunning and you made our vision a reality! We will definitely be recommending you to others!! Absolutely inviting rocks!!!!" Tremaine & Elwood Harvey  (Wedding December 2011 in Orlando, Florida)  - See highlights from their wedding HERE!

"Good Morning Absolutely Inviting, I am writing to thank you for the invitations. I knew that your work and skill was untouched and mastered; but now that I have your actual product in my possession, I can truly say that your work reflects everything that you say about your company.
When we first met, I gave you my ideas and you listened to each detail. But better still, you brought that detail to life in your work. You gave me exactly what I asked for and more. I can see and have great appreciation for every hand-crafted detail that was placed into the invitations; each lined and sealed to perfection.  Thank you, Absolutely Inviting. You are and continue to be a great force within the local stationery industry; but I am sure that that greatness lies ahead for you above and beyond the local industry. Your work continues to speak for itself.  Thank you so much!" Kelli & Steffan Adderley (Wedding July 2011 in Nassau, Bahamas - See highlights from their wedding HERE)

"Our June 11, 2011 Wedding has gone international....as it has been featured here on the Absolutely Inviting Blog site - it was recently selected by designer Dameeka Roberts of Nassau, Bahamas. She created uniquely handcrafted ceremony programs, that were elegant; perfectly incorporating the colors ...& theme of our wedding; professional and of the highest quality. SHE COMES HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, as she listens keenly to your requests and produces exquisite results !!! Thanks Dameeka! My husband and I were so pleased when we saw our programs! Continue to be the best at what you do...So, to all you *Brides to Be* if you are thinking outside of the box and you want to have wedding stationery that reflects your unique style, then it's got to be ABSOLUTELY INVITING!"  Lakeisha & Vincent Wilson ( Wedding June 2011 in Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos Island - See highlights from their wedding HERE!)


We love our clients' feedback!!  We have more which we will be sharing!

Absolutely!

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Wedding Feature: Tremmaine & Elwood - "It's all in the details"

As we mentioned in our last wedding feature, we absolutely LOVE when we have an opportunity to showcase our work beyond the borders of the Bahamas. We were once again given the opportunity to provide the stationery for an international wedding when we were contacted by the bride Tremmaine, attorney and owner of Tremm Jocale - a jewelry and accessory business based in the Turks and Caicos- about her upcoming Orlando, FL wedding to Elwood, a network and systems analyst.

After one telephone conversation and a few e-mail and instant messages, during which the bride advised that she wanted hanging programs which incorporated the colors fuchsia and orange, we created a design which was classic and clean yet bold and youthful.

Here’s what the bride had to say:

“Absolutely Inviting did an AWESOME job on our wedding programmes!! We couldnt have done a better job on the monogram which we will continue to use! The programmes were absolutely stunning and you made our vision a reality! We will definitely be recommending you to others!! Absolutely inviting rocks!!!!”

The ceremony programs were ivory and incorporated the colors of fuchsia and orange in the monogram element and the ribbon. We also created seat signs for the bride and groom, table numbers, and place cards where the couple included hand written notes/keepsakes for the guests.

We loved the décor; it was absolutely breath taking. With this wedding it was definitely “all in the details”. See below for a sneak peek into their event:

Photo Credit: Sterling Photography International

With just about half of the year already gone here is a Reminder of our Order Dates!

To ensure that there is sufficient time for the design phase and assembly of your event stationery, please contact us to reserve a date based on the guidelines below. As a suggestion, invitations should be sent out at least 8 weeks in advance. We recommend that you order 6-8 weeks prior to this deadline. With this in mind, your invitations should ideally be ordered no later than 14-16 weeks (3.5-4 months) in advance of your wedding. The following is an order schedule for weddings with invitations being mailed 8 weeks before your event. For a custom design, you will want to book your invitation consultation at least 6 months in advance of your wedding. Please note that these are simply guidelines and we may be able to accommodate rush orders.

Wedding Invitations:

April 2011 - Reserve Date in December- early January
May 2011 - Reserve Date in January - early February
June 2011 - Reserve Date in February- early March
July 2011 - Reserve Date in March- early April
August 2011 - Reserve Date in April- early May
September 2011 - Reserve Date in May- early June

OTHER EVENT STATIONERY:

Save the dates: Can be sent from 6 months to a year in advance of your wedding.

Wedding Programs & Table Stationery (Menus/Placecards/Table Numbers/Seating Charts etc.): should ideally be ordered 6 to 8 weeks in advance. This process can begin as soon as you receive your wedding invitations from Absolutely Inviting!

Parties and Other Events: Please contact us to reserve a design start date that is about 6-10 weeks prior to your event.

"Tangerine Tango" Inspired Invitation by Absolutely Inviting

As promised in our recent blog post on Pantone's Color of the Year 2012, here is an invitation mock up we did using "Tangerine Tango". This color can be paired with muted/neutral colors such as Blacks, Browns, Creams, Grays etc. for a bold yet classic look (typical of winter and fall weddings), or it can be paired with festive colors such as Greens, Yellows, and Pinks for a fun and flirty look (think spring and summer weddings)!

For our sample, we decided to do a three layered square invite with a simple damask inspired graphic. Because we know how hard it is sometimes to visualize your completed invitation, when you order your invitations at Absolutely Inviting, you can receive a 'true to life' digital proof like this one prior to us finalizing a design for your invitation mock up!

Digital samples available EXCLUSIVELY at Absolutely Inviting

Contact us today at absolutelyinviting@gmail.com to arrange your consultation!

Quick Share: Pantone Color of the Year 2012

Last year, we featured the Pantone color of the year which was honeysuckle shown below:

This year, we are delighted to see the bold and vibrant color "Tangerine Tango" as Pantone's 2012 Color of the Year. We have already seen this emerging as a popular color in some of the weddings we did in the latter part of 2011. The future looks extremely bright for this color!


Next month we will be featuring an international wedding we did in December using both of these colors. Until then stay tuned for a "tangerine tango" invitation sample we did ...we will be sharing it VERY SOON!

Wedding Feature: Absolutely International - Lakeisha & Vincent

We absolutely LOVE when we have an opportunity to showcase our work beyond the borders of the Bahamas! Our last wedding for 2011 was held in Orlando, Florida, and we are so excited that our most recent booking is for yet another international wedding! For this reason, we thought it fitting that our first blog post for the year feature an international wedding.

When it comes to dealing with potential vendors for any event, reliability/dependability is a crucial deciding factor. Imagine then having to deal with a vendor, that you have never met face to face...who as a matter of fact was located in a totally different country...yet you had to depend on them to deliver a crucial component of your dream wedding.

Well this was the case with the bride Lakeisha, who decided to entrust Absolutely Inviting with the creation of the ceremony programs for their beautiful wedding in Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos Islands after we were recommended by a family member. Lakeisha was then able to view some of our work on our blog, along with the testimonials from some of our clients, and at the end was beyond pleased with the service and product she received.

The ceremony programs incorporated the colors of fuchsia and lagoon (aqua). We created a tea length booklet using metallic papers held together by a flat tied ribbon.
Here is some of the feedback we received on the programs:
"Wow! Simply fabulous and elegant" LGW
"Your work was flawless, beautiful and definitely a crowd pleaser in Turks Island - keep doing the awesome job you are capable of" LD

We love how the colors were incorporated in every detail of the wedding and we loved seeing the programs in action at the ceremony! See below for a sneak peek into their event:

Congrats to a beautiful couple!

Quick Share: wedding invitation from our clients' July Wedding

We have been so caught up with our recent weddings that we have not been able to update our blog like we should! We thought that we would quickly share the invitation we did for our clients' wedding in July. The simplicity of the invitations mirrored the relaxed atmosphere that the clients wanted for their wedding. Whether its a casual summer soiree or an uber-formal affair...we have a style that can suit ALL our clients needs!

Event Tip: Table Cards: Names v. Numbers

In previous "event tip" posts, we offered some ways to reduce chaos at your event (see our previous posts on Seating Charts HERE and place cards HERE). In this post, we will discuss table cards, their benefits, and ways to make yours absolutely unique!

We can all agree that assigned seating has many benefits including the quick seating of guests, and ensuring that your invited guests are seated in the event that uninvited persons show up to your function. In our opinion, assignments are a must have at larger weddings/dinners. Some people opt to assign tables and allow guests to determine their seat at a particular table, while some people opt to assign specific seats (this is where our place cards come into play).

A table card is a necessary tool for events where there is assigned seating. After you have already advised your guests of the table where they will be seated (using a customized Seating Chart from Absolutely Inviting of course :) you will need to clearly identify each table. This is where the table card comes in.

For table cards you can keep it traditional and use numbers, or you can get creative and "name" your tables (some of our table numbers have combined numbers with names also). The name option is excellent as it eliminates any perception of hierarchy such as being placed at table 20 when other colleagues are placed at table 8...The main reason we prefer table names is that it allows the couple/host of an event to express their personality, or to execute the theme. Here are some suggestions for table names:

• Having a beach themed wedding? Why not use names of your favorite beaches? or sealife - think seahorse/starfish etc.
• If you attended the same college you can use the names of various dorms/buildings etc.
• You can use places you have been as a couple or would like to visit
• Names of flowers
• Movies if you are movie buffs
• Songs if you are a walking jukebox :)
• Sports teams
• and this list can go on and on..

There are tons of other ways table cards can be incorporated into your event...contact Absolutely Inviting for your event add-ons today!!! Here are a few pics from past posts with table cards.

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.

It's Time to "Fall" in Love with Absolutely Inviting

In our July 11th post, we gave you the suggested timeline for ordering stationery for your fall and winter events. We are presently offering a special discount to brides who book before September 30th, 2011.

Contact us today for your wedding stationery!


*Offer applies to wedding stationery only. In order to qualify, a deposit must be made by September, 30, 2011.
This offer cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts.

Wedding Feature: An Absolutely Plush Event!

A few months ago we were approached by Kelli & Steffan to design the stationery suite for their wedding celebration on July 23, 2011. Based on the vision they had for their event, we instantly came up with an idea for their stationery suite which consisted of a pocketfold invitation set with coordinating response cards, envelope liners, and wax seals customized with the couple's monograms, (surprise shower invites), ceremony programs, menu cards, table numbers, and a seating chart.

The suite used the base colors of cream and tan with coral to add pops of color. Metallics, Patterns, Transparent Papers, and Lush Ribbons were combined to make an Absolutely Plush set. The detail at this event was simply astounding - from the decor, to the amazing groom's cake which symbolized the groom's love for his fraternity, to the candy bar where guests were provided with bags with customized labels to fill up with their favorite candy.

We received AWESOME reviews on this set from the couple, their parents, guests, and their wedding coordinator. Here is what the bride herself had to say:

Good Morning Absolutely Inviting, I am writing to thank you for the invitations. I knew that your work and skill was untouched and mastered; but now that I have your actual product in my possession, I can truly say that your work reflects everything that you say about your company.

When we first met, I gave you my ideas and you listened to each detail. But better still, you brought that detail to life in your work. You gave me exactly what I asked for and more. I can see and have great appreciation for every hand-crafted detail that was placed into the invitations; each lined and sealed to perfection.

Thank you, Absolutely Inviting. You are and continue to be a great force within the local stationery industry; but I am sure that that greatness lies ahead for you above and beyond the local industry. Your work continues to speak for itself.

Thank you so much!

See below for a sneak peek into their event!

Planning a Fall Wedding? Then it's Time to "Fall" in Love with Absolutely Inviting

-To ensure that there is sufficient time for the design phase and assembly of your event stationery, please contact us to reserve a date based on the guidelines below. As a suggestion, invitations should be sent out at least 8 weeks in advance. We recommend that you order 6-8 weeks prior to this deadlinae. With this in mind, your invitations should ideally be ordered 14-16 weeks (3.5-4 months) in advance of your wedding. The following is an order schedule for weddings with invitations being mailed 8 weeks before your event. For a custom design, you will want to book your invitation consultation at least 6 months in advance of your wedding. Please note that these are simply guidelines and we may be able to accommodate rush orders.

Wedding Invitations:

September 2011 - Reserve Date in May- early June
October 2011 - Reserve Date in June- early July
November 2011 - Reserve Date in July- early August
December 2011 - Reserve Date in August- early September
January 2012 - Reserve Date in September- early October
February 2012 - Reserve Date in October- early November
March 2012 - Reserve Date in November- early December
April 2012 - Reserve Date in December- early January

OTHER EVENT STATIONERY:

Save the dates: Can be sent from 6 months to a year in advance of your wedding.

Wedding Programs & Table Stationery (Menus/Placecards/Table Numbers/Seating Charts etc.): should ideally be ordered 6 to 8 weeks in advance. This process can begin as soon as you receive your wedding invitations from Absolutely Inviting!

Parties and Other Events: Please contact us to reserve a design start date that is about 6-8 weeks prior to your event.