Pam and Keith: Save the Dates

Pam came to me looking for stationery that is a little bit traditional, mixed with a little bit of fun. She also mentioned that she was interested in a damask pattern. Here are a couple of the save the date options I came up with:



Pam and Keith decided to use the second option for their postcards. I can't wait to get started on the invitations!

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Emily & Josh: Invitations and Programs

Yes, it has taken me forever to post some pictures of these invitations. But hey, better late than never right?

These are the invitations and programs that I created for my good friend Emily. She was looking for something that had a slightly (ever so slightly :o) traditional look, with a bit of a modern and natural feel.

And here are some beautiful images from the wedding, taken by Colleen Eide Photography.

After the reception the wedding party headed out to go bowling! I absolutely love this picture of Emily. Doesn't she look adorable?

Thank you Emily and Josh, for letting me be a part of your big day!

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party invites

When my lovely friend Christin got married this summer, I had the pleasure of not only designing her wedding invitations, but also some bridal shower and bachelorette party invitations as well! Here are the final products:

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holiday invites

This holiday season I had the pleasure of doing some work for my mom. :o) Here is the invite I created for her holiday open house (aka my dad's birthday party).


Obviously the address is a fake, as well as the phone number, so please don't think you're going to be crashing my parents party. I think they turned out pretty cute!

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upcoming bridal show

In just a few weeks (November 1st to be exact) I will be manning a booth at the Perfect Wedding Guide Bridal Show. A bridal show is a great opportunity to access various vendors in one location at one time.

Pre-register for the Bridal Show here to receive $4 off the price of admission. All brides that schedule a consultation with Something You Design during the show will receive a coupon for $15 off their invitation design fee!

November 1st, 10 am to 5 pm, Overland Park Convention Center. Be there!

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the consultation

You may wonder what happens at an invitation consultation.  Here is a look at how a consultation goes with Something You Design.

Generally I hold consultations at my home.  I work from home, so meeting there allows me to have anything and everything I might want or need to show you on hand.  If you are uncomfortable meeting at my house I can always meet you at a Panera or something of the sort.

When scheduling the consultation I will ask a few questions... your wedding date, how many invitations you think you might need, if you have a budget in mind for invites, and if there is anything in particular you are looking for.  This allows me to have a design and print estimate on hand for you, as well as locate anything special you are looking for.

Do you need to have an idea of exatly what you want?  Absolutely not.  I have several ideas and solutions to invitations to share, and after talking with you, we will come up with something that works for you and your wedding.  When you come to my home I will have all of my invitation samples, and some product samples available for you to browse through and ask questions about.

Is there any payment necessary at the consultation?  Nope!  Should you decide during the consultation that you would like to book me as your invitation designer you can pay your design fee deposit.  However you can also go home, talk with your family, and get in touch with me at a later date for booking.

During the consultation generally I will write down things you are interested in, as well as things about your wedding.  Colors, venue, preferred style, things that you absoutely do not want to see.  The more information I get the more personal the invitations will be.

That is just a quick overview.  If you are interested in seeing my work please call or e-mail me to schedule a consultation!

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Charlie and Rob: Save the Dates

Here is a peek at some of the stuff I've been working on for Charlie and Rob lately.  (Well I hope Rob likes it, I haven't had the chance to meet him!)

Charlie came to me wanting stationery that was simple and elegant, with the tiniest bit of flair.  For the save-the-dates I created a post card.  The front featured a picture of the beautiful couple and the most important bit of information.  The who and the when.  The back featured the wedding website and other information.  Here are two of the options I presented to Charlie:

The engagement photo was taken by Anne Pendleton Photography.  We are currently in the process of printing their invitations.  I can't wait to show you the final product!

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