Alia Custom Invitations

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed)
Jun 14th 2006 at 2:03PM

While silver and gold inks are always an option, up until this point, the wedding invitation market was fairly limited in how elegant paper note cards could be. In fact, some people don't use invitations at all anymore, preferring to call or e-mail their guests instead. Alia Designs may put a stop to that practice because their invitations are some of the most elegant and unique I have seen. The custom invitations include such luxurious, romantic touches as fresh flowers and rose petals, hand-embroidery, silk and real pearls. For example, the "save the date" card, above, came with a sheer, red-silk envelope filled with rose petals. It coordinated with a wedding invitation that included a hand-beaded organza ribbon wrapped around a pearlized ivory invitation on claret silk, all of which was tucked inside a matching red silk envelope. View their portfolio to see some more of the possibilities, any of which would set the tone for an elegant, memorable wedding.

[Thanks, Xavier]

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carleta cates Jun 16th 2006 7:18AM

son is getting married in a year---would like to see new things

Kathy Jun 16th 2006 8:38AM

Now whether you do or do not have the money, it is a one day event and although it is a very important day, come on, put it into something that you will appreciate later and donate some money to a charity and let up with the hoopla a bit.

Calla lily Jun 16th 2006 8:50AM

It's easy to spend selfishly and luxe things up. It's a lot harder to give to those in need.

tricia Jun 16th 2006 9:33AM

My daughter is getting married next month in Chicago and she and her intended have a friend who is an illustrator. The friend drew the sweetest cartoon of the both of them on the invitation, hugging each other. It is absolutely the sweetest thing ever. It didn't cost a fortune either. There are ways to have something outstanding without going into deeper debt.

liz Jun 16th 2006 9:57AM

Most people throw out the invitation, my recommendation is email or call the people ahead and get a confirmation that will be attending. And then send the invitations to the ones that confirm.

DOLBY Jun 16th 2006 10:08AM

I Love a great invitation. That is the most important step in the big event. The invitation says it all. I read some posts above. While it is true to give, it is not us to make a judgment on people. We do not know that they have not given. It is only an assumption. I think people need not be judged for how they spend THEIR monies. My opinion only.
Have a most bodacious day,

DOLBY Jun 16th 2006 10:09AM

I think the invitation is the most important beginning to the event. Nothing like a great invite. So what if it gets thrown out. A great meal gets eaten.

Carol Jun 16th 2006 10:28AM

Its their special day, so if they want to make the invite special -- why tell someone how to spend their money-- and berate them for it. I imagine you'd keep an invite like that and the cost reflects a keepsake. Its silly for people to assume in buying such an invite that these people do NOT already give their time and money to charity. To get money you work hard for it, so have an extravagant splurge especially on this event. Its why we do what we do-- no sense having it if you can't enjoy it. I do, and I donate to charities, a founding board member of a nonprofit- where I donate many hours a week.

GB Jun 16th 2006 10:33AM

Our daughter's wedding invitation 18 months ago was designed and produced by the groom's father, a graphic artist. It was a tri-fold on ivory paper with muted black/white photos of the couple and elegant free-hand cursive script. It had a separate compartment for reception card and response card. It was simply stunning, and every guest remarked on its originality and beauty. As the bride's parents, we could not have been more proud and pleased with the finished product. The rehearsal dinner invitations carried out the same theme. What a wonderful way to begin this beautiful day!

Carol Jun 16th 2006 11:35AM

When wealthy people spend their money on supposedly extravagant items (example Bill Gate's island and mansion) they are helping people to help themselves. Look at all the jobs created when large amounts of money are spent. These people don't do all the work themselves, they hire people to do it and that gives people jobs that enable them to take care of their own families. Do you think Bill Gates built his own house in his spare time? He HIRED hundreds of people to doit for him. Same thing with large fancy weddings. You don't want people telling you how to spend your money, do you?

Lisa Jun 16th 2006 12:04PM

Well, don't they pretty much just wind up in the trash... oh yeah, they are the buzz for a bit, then it's all over and we go back to the Trash again...

Gina Jun 16th 2006 12:20PM

Your hyperlink to alia designs includes one too many http://'s :)

Xavier Jun 16th 2006 12:20PM

The pic above is of our wedding invitation, and I can assure you that not a single one will go in the trash. Our friends and relatives have framed them or put them on thier desks and mantles.
It wasn’t about the money, it was about announcing our special day in a unique way. The expense was well worth the tears of joy on our friends’ and relatives’ faces when we hand delivered them.

rbm Jun 16th 2006 12:21PM

These are the most stunning invites I have ever seen. Check out the rest of their site.Thanks for posting. I doubt these would get thrown in the trash. To me, they are a gift you are GIVING TO your GUESTS...maybe in addtion to charity donations.

Ray Jun 16th 2006 12:27PM

I think that this country needs to rethink its priorities, and the middle class needs to take notice of people that have the money for these invitations and boycott their businesses, stores, companies, products etc.

Kathy Kepler Jun 16th 2006 12:46PM

People spend a fortune on weddings and shortly thereafter divorce! Save your money! I've been to weddings where there was no hoopla and they were the best ones!! More fun & momorable, then the expensive, have to have everything weddings, and what is even more surprising, those were the marriages that lasted. Just went to my 30th High School Reunion and the majority of the people there were divorced, not once, but 3 times!!

Pat Clauser Jun 16th 2006 1:04PM

Waste of money for the average person. Anything other than an engraved invitation says "Hey, look at me. I have more money than I know what to do with."

Emma Jun 16th 2006 1:22PM

People who spend LOTS of MONEY for a great event like wedding don't end up becoming TRASH. You must be just a little conscious about NOT being able to spend that much money for a wedding. If you have enough and have money to spend, it is always nice to have a grand wedding. It's an event to remember, and guests always appreciate spending time, gifts and money to attend such one. Of course, I would not even consider putting the saved monies to charity, it's hypocritical to do that and who would?...Set aside part of your salary and time for charity. There is time to give, there is time to spend...
You're just jealous...sorry...you can't afford one big wedding...

Gary D Jun 16th 2006 1:30PM

And if we "boycott their businesses, stores, companies, products etc." we can put many middle class people out of work, as they often work for these "wealthy, exotic invitation buying extravagants". In turn, these unemployed ex-slaves of the afforementioned invitation buyers will seek jobs at the companies we work at and will possibly get the promotions that we were seeking and begin making the kind of money that would lead them to buy the exotic invitations that started this whole viscious cycle. And to add insult to injury, they will invite their co-workers, US!, to the ceremony, probably using one of the very invitations we were trying to avoid! AAUUGGHHHH!!! WE indirectly created our own demise!
The lesson here: SUPPORT the businesses, stores, companies, products etc. of these extravagant wedding invitation users, or we all increase the risk of actually recieving one, a shock and horror from which most of could never recover.
As it is obvious by now that I don't have a life, would someone please just invite me to something! I really need to get out of the house.......

Saxen Jun 16th 2006 1:41PM

Jealous & bitter much, people? Why should you judge whether or not people should spend their money wastefully or not. It's not your money! EVERYTHING IS TRANSITORY. Yes, the invitations can get thrown away, the food gets eaten, the band stops playing, the people stop dancing, and after all that, the marriage could end! WHO GIVES A WET WILLIE. They want to spend money their way, you spend it yours. I, for one, have no money, and absolutely love watching other people spend theirs so I can sit and dream it was me, while my family and I have Ramen noodles for dinner. If I had that kind of money I'd buy $500 socks if I wanted to. For everyone who says that they should spend their money on 'better' things, go sell your computers that you wrote your comments in on and give the money to the next homeless person you see, you'll feel so glad that you did.

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