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Sunday, January 2, 2011

Yvonne's "Top 10" Invitations of 2010!

It's a New Year and lots to look forward to! If you are planning a special event in 2011, and looking for ideas on themes, let these Top 10 Invitations inspire you! It's time we look back at 2010 and see which were the most popular invitations sold by Yvonne's Invitations & Favors! Starting with number 10, down to number 1, these invitations cover many trendy event themes that will continue to be hot in 2011! If you don't see what you had in mind, please visit our website: http://www.invitationsbyyvonne.com/, or Contact Us for more unique inspiring ideas and we can put some suggestions together for you!


#10 - "Peacock Galore"
Peacock themed events were very hot in 2010 and not going away anytime soon! Read our prior blog post about Peacock-inspired events and you will see why this majestic bird captured the likes of Yvonne's many brides and event planners!

 "Peacock Galore" Invitation
Enclose your invitation, direction or accommodation card and other enclosures in this bright turquoise pocket, tied together by a black satin ribbon. The shimmer invitation features a black border and peacock feathers. Direction card and enclosures are sold separately.
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#9 ~ "Bold in Black & White" Invitation
Damask Patterns were big and will continue to be big in 2011. Black and White patterns were the most popular among damask. What's great about neutral damask patterns is the ease in coordinating with an accenting color of your choice, to compliment your theme.

"Bold in Black & White" Invitation
This white card invitation features a black and white embossed floral design on the top and bottom that borders the wording of your choice.



#8 ~ "Birthday Punch-Out" Invitation in Black
This invitation has been a top seller for a few years. Its unique circular shape and design makes this Yvonne's Top Pick! Choose from many design choices and colors to fit your theme whether it is a beach party, martini bashgal gathering, or special-age birthday! 

"Party Punch Out - Black" Invitation
Make this black circle invitation all your own when you select an edge design that complements your party's theme. Designs offered are: Beach Party, Birthday Party (Shown), Cocktail Party and Girl Party. Select a verse or write your own to be printed in your choice of lettering style and flat gold or silver ink. The circle is perforated and will need to be detached from the sheet.  5 3/8" x 5 3/8" (Card)
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#7 ~ "Trimmed in Aqua" Invitation
This invitation has been a popular pick among brides surrounding their big day around a "Tiffany-Blue" color-theme. With matching accessories and favors, this simple & classic invitation, trimmed in Aqua compliments many blue-color schemes for numerous events!

Trimmed in Aqua Invitation
Aqua and pearl border your invitation wording on this bright white card. Highlight this enchanting color by choosing aqua ink and a matching aqua liner for a coordinating look with class.  5 1/2” x 7 3/4” (Card Invitation)
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#6 ~ "Off to the Ball" Invitation
This invitation is perfect for any princess event, whether a Wedding, Bridal Shower or Sweet Sixteen. Incorprating a Disney-Princess theme in event planning, proofs year after year, to be age-proof! Read our prior post about Princess-Themed invitations.

"Off To The Ball" Invitation
Make dreams come true with this dreamy invitation featuring a pearl embossed scene of Cinderella on her way to the ball! The look is completed with a delicate white satin bow. Due to the unique size of this invitation, extra postage is required. Customer assembly is required.  7" x 7"



#5 ~ "From the Heart" Invitation: 
Who can resist this heart-themed invitation with ribbon? A favorite among many Brides planning their Special Day on during Valentine's Day Month or who simply want to incorporate a Romantic Theme!
Coordinating Heart Favors also available.

"From the Heart" Invitation
This simply elegant invitation features a die-cut heart that is accented by your choice of satin ribbon. Your names and wedding date are printed on the front of this white z-fold invitation. Tuck your reception and respond cards behind the ribbon inside the invitation. Extra postage required.



#4 ~ "Autumn Daisy" Invitation:
This vibrant invitation screams fall harvest! Among the many fall invitations we offer, this was a top seller because of its colorful, and and bold design. Coordinate in matching brown or rust-orange color lettering to comliment your entire theme down to teh very last detail! We also offer a variety of matching Fall-themed favors!

"Autumn Daisy" Invitation
A white z-fold invitation insert tucks away perfectly into this translucent pocket featuring an autumn daisy on the front. The insert has a pre-cut ribbon in the color of your choice: lemon, black, white, silver, blush, magenta, bay, breeze, navy, purple, olive, sage, orange, ginger, claret, mocha, or passion. 
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#3 ~ Message In A Bottle
Beach-themed events and Destination Weddings are becoming bigger and more elaborate each year. When surrounding your theme around the beach, sand and seashells are your palatte. That is why this transluscent unique invitatation is among Yvonne's Top 3! Coordinating favors also available.

"Message in a Bottle" Invitation
Write your adventures down on a message in a bottle. Printed on a translucent paper, the image of a bottle appears to have just arrived at shore. Please indicate names to be printed on the top and the date to be printed on the bottom of your invitations.



#2 ~ Fashionista
Everyone went wild over this Fashionista invitation in fuchsia and black zebra stripe! This fun and electrifying invitation was in popular demand for Sweet Sixteens, Bat Mitzvahs and other fun Girl Events! This invitation will contiunue to sizzle it's way into 2011! Coordinating Girl Event Favors also available.

Note: This invitation's design can be changed to accommodate ANY event!
"Fashionista" Invitation
It's you sweet sixteen so celebrate in style with this bright white, tea-length invitation card featuring a French kiss and ebony background with zebra design.
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#1 ~ Two Lives, Two Hearts
Modern Romance best describes "Yvonne's Invitations" #1 Invitation of 2010! This invitation proves no doubt that love is classic, and love has no boundries with this double-heart design! This best-selling design was popular among Valentine's Day Brides and Brides choosing a Romantic Theme. Coordinating Hearts favors also available.
"Two Lives, Two Hearts" Invitations
Invite family and friends to "celebrate the beginning of your new life together" with this white z-fold invitation. Your wording is displayed on the inside middle panel. The wording on the inside right panel reads "Two lives Two Hearts joined together in friendship, united forever in Love".

Thank you for stopping by. We hopr you have enjpoyed our count-down. All invitations above will be available through 2011. Please contact us for samples or if you have any questions :)
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Tuesday, November 23, 2010

5 Great Black Friday Deals Unveiled!!

Yvonne's Invitations & Favors
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Just Announced! Yvonne's Invitations Thanksgiving Weekend Sale just extended through Cyber Monday! Absolute last chance for special savings! Take advantage of discounts & free shipping, free address labels & more! Remember to use promo code listed! Contact Us all weekend for additional information. Happy Shopping!

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Friday, October 15, 2010

Going "All In" and "All Out" with your Poker Party Theme!

"All-In" Invitation
Invite friends & family to be "All In"
by sending this one-of-a-kind,
card-inspired, die-cut invitation in the
shapes of the suits with a title across
  Casino Night-themed parties have been rising in poularity and have taken the social world by storm in recent years. The increasing popularity of the "World Series of Poker" on TV has inspired parties and social gatherings revolving around a "Vegas-style" theme for events such as Adult Birthdays, Bachelor / Bachelorette Parties, Fundraisers, Corporate Parties and more! Casino Night parties are a guaranteed fun and a great way to get people mingling and socializing from the minute the party begins!

"Lucky In Love" Favor Boxes
These dice favor boxes are "loaded"
- loaded with your favorite treat!
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Bringing the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas can easily be achieved with some planning and creativity.  Event  Planning is easy, as long as everything is built around the theme from the invitations to the favors & accessories. Depending on your budget and desired party-goal, whether it be formal or informal, you may either choose to hire a professional casino theme party company or "DIY" by using your own or friend's borrowed poker tables/poker gaming supplies.

However you want to plan your casino event, it is important that you set the tone with fun invitations. Here are a few suggestions both formal and informal events. All invitations and accessories featured here can be found on our website, Yvonne's Invitations & Favors. You can Contact Us with any qustions or additional suggestions for your poker-themed event!

Poker Party Invitation
You'll have a royal good time with this Poker Party invitation by Yvonne's Invitations & Favors! 7 3/4" x 5 1/2"

Try Your Hand Invitation
Invite guests to go all in! This unique invitation by Yvonne's Invitations & Favors,  features a playing card and a poker chip to capture the feeling of a night at the casino. 7 3/4" x 5 1/2"

Fabulous Las Vegas Invitation
This full-color invitation card by Yvonne's Invitations & Favors, features a popular Las Vegas, Nevada sign that will be sure to welcome friends and family with open arms. 8 1/2" x 5"

Poker Paradise
Your chips are stacking high and the bids are swelling. If you play your cards right, you'll choose this theme-inspired invitation on bright white vellum, by Yvonne's Invitations & Favors. 5 1/2" x 7 3/4"

Friday, August 27, 2010

Princess Parties: Age-Proof and All the Rage!

Fairy Tale Four
No matter your favorite princess, this
invite is sure to be a hit among everyone
on your list
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If you are a mom reading this post, chances are it caught your eye because you either love princesses or have a daughter that does. Take it a step further, you may even be planning an upcoming princess bash! Whatever the case, "Disney Princess" parties are all the rage! Whether it is a 1st Birthday, 6th Birthday, Sweet Sixteen or Wedding, princess party themes are timeless!
     Let's take you through these special milestones with suggestions on Princess invitations & favors, that will turn your event into an "Enchanted One"! All invitations & favors featured in this blog can be found on our website: http://www.invitationsbyyvonne.com/

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A Magical Time
Three princesses are die-cut
on this brite while folder
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Child Birthday:    Featured here are just a few of the many Disney Princess invitations offered on the Yvonne's Invitations & Favors website.  Fairy Tale Four, Party Princess and A Magical Time are three very popular invitation choices for ages one and up. No matter the age, they all want to be a princess!   Your favorite Disney Princesses: Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White and Belle help create the perfect invitation. If it's a first birthday party you are planning , let the fairy-tale dream begin with the Party Princess invitation. This full-color invitation will be printed with a 2 1/8" 3 1/8" photo on the front of the birthday girl.

Party Princess
Cinderella is inviting all of your Guests
to a Special Occassion.
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Sweet Sixteen: So now your your little princess is turning Sweet Sixteen. Where did the time fly? When she was two, her princess world involved pumkins and pixie dust but now that she's older, her princess world involves romantic fairy-tale dreams. She wants a "ball", not a party. Make her fantasy come true with these enchanted evening invitations to set the tone for her special day.

Off to The Ball
Make dreams come true with this dreamy invitation featuring a pearl
embossed scene of Cinderella on her way to the ball!
This look is completed with a delicate white satin bow.

Don't forget the Save the Date! When planning a "ball" it has become almost the norm to send your guests notice of the big event ahead of time. 
Read our blog post regarding the Top 5 Reasons to send out Save the Date announcements. 
Magical Night Save the Date Magnet
This save the date magnet with a Cinderelle theme will act as a constant reminder for friends and family that your fairy tale event is coming up. Cinderella's white carriage and horses are featured crossing a bridge on the way to the castle with your wording printed below.
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Wedding:  "Someday My Prince Will Come..." Well guess what, he came and your daughter will now be marching down the aisle! Her fairy-tale has a happening ending. Now it is time to plan the Royal Wedding she has always dreamed of. Consider these elegant wedding invitations, Cinderella-style!

Classic Elegance
Dance your way into the hearts of family and friends with this shimmery,
Cinderella-themed invitation card featuring a silver and pink design.

Written in the Stars
Cinderella and Prince Charming are dancing the night away on this
full-color invite. Twinkling stars border a blue background where
your wording will be printed.

Don't Forget the Favors for your Princess Event!

What's a princess bash without a little something magical for your guests to take home? Offer everyone at your bash, from the young to the old, an old-fashioned Hershey candy bar personalized in a princess wrap! These hand-made personalized candy bars by Yvonne's Invitations & Favors will wow your guests. This princess-theme wrapper is adorned with colored glitter on the princesses to help add a little "magic." Choose from many designs or let us create a unique one for you.

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"Enchanted Carriage" Favor Boxes
In centuries past, the arrival of a beautiful coach often brought with it the mystery of its contents. In fairy tales, the captivating carriage brought beautifully attired people to the ball. In Kate Aspen’s “Enchanted Carriage” Favor Boxes, you decide the wonderful surprise these elegant coaches bring to your guests. Fill them with chocolates, Jordan almonds, cinnamon hearts—or whatever your heart desires.
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If you are in the San Jose, California or surrounding areas, Yvonne's Invitations & Favors recommends you check out Pink Laundry Events. This up & coming event company provides planning, coordination, and design assistance for your special events. Pink Laundry Events is now offering children party entertainers, including Disney characters. For more information, call or email today: (408) 622-5327 or info@pinklaundryevents.com
 

Saturday, August 7, 2010

Celebrate the Turning of the Season with these Fall "Must-Have" Invitations & More!

Autumn Daisy Invitation
A white z-fold invitation insert
tucks away perfectly into this
translucent pocket featuring
an autumn daisy on the front.
The insert has a pre-cut ribbon
in the color of your choice.
Your Autumn Event is fast approaching and you still have a lot left to do on your checklist, including invitations, favors and last-minute wedding must-have accessories. For starters, if you still have "Mail Out Wedding Invitations to Your Guests" as one of the items unchecked, you should seriously be either be placing stamps on your invitations or narrowing down your invitation selection right about now. If the latter is where you are and you haven't finalized your invitation ensemble, here are some suggestions. Invitations By Yvonne has a wide array of Fall / Autumn Invitations to chose from from the Classic Traditional to Contemporary styles with vibrant colors, or something in-between to suit your style. Click Here To View All Fall Invitations By Yvonne

Autumn Leaves Invitation
Internet Exclusive Invitation!
Celebrate the changing of the seasons with this autumn-themed, bright white invitation card featuring a monarch leaf design on an espresso-colored background at the bottom.
Maple Breeze Invitation 
You can almost hear the wind whisper your names when you see this unique, maple-leaf invitation.
Perfect for fall or any time at all.


What fall event wouldn't be complete without favors reflecting the colorful changing of leaves? These favors accent nature's copper, orange and yellow hues, colors you may have already incorporated into your fall-theme wedding or special event. These are just a few examples of Yvonne's Invitations & Favors popular selction of Autumn Favors.
“Lustrous Leaf” Copper-Finish Bottle Stopper
As visually stunning as a magnificent maple tree ablaze with autumn’s most vibrant colors—the “Lustrous Leaf” Copper-Finish Bottle Stopper is a masterfully designed favor that says something unique about the person who thanks her guests with such a dramatically different gift.

Fall Leaf TeaLight and Place Card Holder
The leaves are aflame with the lively colors of fall, a cozy fire warms your hands and your heart, and giddy guests depart with a dazzling memento of your autumn event. The exquisitely crafted, metal maple leaf displays every hue in Mother Nature's autumn palette, and when lit by the tea-light, it glows with the brilliance of the season.


Once your invitations and favors are finalized, you are now ready to begin putting into place the finishing touches to your autumn event with coordinating accessories. Keep the theme alive throughout, with accessories that accent falling leaves, symbolic of the season. Coordinate your autumn theme with matching place cards, menu cards, programs and table numbers. Here is an example a die-cut card in the shape of a leaf that can be used as a menu card at your reception. Other ideas for this card include a thank you note to your guests or other special venue information. Here, it is featured a an invitation.

Autumn Days Die-Cut Leaf Card 
This leaf-shaped card is sure to set the tone for your special occasion.


 
Finally, if you are an autumn bride reading this, these bridal accessories are absolute an must-have which allow you to incorporate your theme both at your ceremony and at your recption. Capture the rich moccha elements of the season with this bridal ensemble.
Implement autumn iconic elements into your unity candle and cake topper.

Mocha Dream Collection
This luscious, crepe brown satin collection is decorated with shiny gold buttons and brown satin bows. A beautiful choice for an elegant wedding. This collection includes unity candle, ring pillow, flower basket, guest book, pen set and garter. You may purchase the complete set of 6 blank items for a reduced price or purchase certain pieces individually at regular price.


Last but not least, check out these coordinating FavorCakes by "FavorCakes By Erica". These FavorCakes put the finishing touches at your Autumn reception wheather it is a shower, birthday, wedding or other special occasion. With FavorCakes, you can kill 2 birds with one stone...Favorcakes make fabulous centerpieces while providing your guests a favor they can break away and take home with them s a rememberance of your event. You can visit FavorCakes By Erica on facebook and become a "liker".