PINTEREST!!!

It's happened. Joyful Invitations is now on Pinterest. Click here to see us at Joyful Invites. We're excited about bringing the best of the best in pins from our invitation website, and we hope you'll like it too.

Not following us on Twitter? Now is the time if you want to be in the loop.Also, we're stepping up the blogging to keep you all informed on what's happening and what's new. These are exciting times, and we hope you'll share the ride with us After all, it's your day, and our goal is to make it faster and easier for you to find exactly what you're looking for in invitations, accessories and favors. Thanks for being part of the Joyful Invitations family. Did we mention that we ship internationally? We look forward to serving you around the world!

LETTERPRESS TO DIE FOR!

Have you ever seen, or better yet, felt a letterpress invitation? It's completely different from thermography.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LETTERPRESS AND THERMOGRAPHY?

Letterpress invitations are pressed or etched deely into the thick stock paper. The verse is literally pressed into the paper so when you run your finger over it you can feel the indents that each letter makes. It's incredibly rich and luxurious and has a look and feel all its own. Most impressive and most expensive! You can visit our letterpress invitations at Joyful Invitations - Carlson Craft and Joyful Invitations - Einvites.

Thermography is the standard in most invitations today. Thermography produces raised printing similiar in appearance to engraving but using a different process. In thermography, a special powder is added to the ink printed on the paper. The printed piece is heated and the powder and ink mixture dries to form a raised effect on the paper. Check out our raised print invites at Joyful Invitations!

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Lovingly brought to you by Joyful Invitations and Joyful Party Favors!

EXCEPTIONAL CHLOE B

[GREEN AND WHITE FLOWERS]

This bright white, shimmering tea-length invitation card by Chloe B features a shimmery back pocket with a floral flourish design.

[GOLD DUST]


A stunning damask design accents this shimmery gold invitation. Your thermographed wording is a beautiful touch to this elegant ensemble by designer Chloe B.


When nothing but the best will do, we're proud to call Chloe B one of our most distintive and sought after designers. You can see her full collection at Joyful Invitations for the most perfect wedding invitation ensembles available today!
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ROYAL DOULTON INVITATIONS!

Open-Up Glamour by Royal Doulton

This shimmer wrap unfolds to reveal a printed insert card that holds all the important information of your wedding day. The wrap features an olive, colored design and opens up to reveal the insert, which features a filigree design over a lightly olive-colored background.

We are proud to feature a collection of wedding stationary inspired by art from Royal Doulton. The Royal Doulton Company, today is synonomous with the finest English china, has a pedigree dating back to 1815 and was granted the Royal Warrant from King Edward VII in 1901.

See our Royal Doulton collection at Joyful Invitations.

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YOU'RE INVITED!

YOU'RE INVITED TO THE GRAND OPENING

OF JOYFUL INVITATIONS

We are proud to announce the launch of the

newest website in the Joyful Celebrations family, Joyful Invitations.

We're up and running as of 12/22/08

and I'm so thankful for my family and friends

who stood by me and helped made this possible.

I'd especially like to thank Debbie Hastings from

Flying Change Webs & Graphics for the

amazing work she did. It's so great to work with someone

who "gets" me and, better yet, gets my vision. Even better,

she's a true expert in her field.

If you love top of the line and designer Wedding

Invitations then please stop by and check us out. We have a

little something for everyone. I'm always

open to feedback and suggestions or concerns so

feel free to leave me a comment. In fact,

I'd appreciate it if you would!

This blog is brought to you by Joyful Celebrations, LLC, proud owner of Joyful Invitations and Joyful Party Favors.

AWARD WINNING INVITATION!

And the Winner is… Carlson Craft is proud to announce that they were presented with the Louie Award this year at the New York Stationery Show! The winning invitation, Love Birds, shown above can be found at Joyful Invitations (coming soon) in the Something Different album. For those of you not familiar with the Louie Awards, this award recognizes the best greeting card and stationery products of the past year. Out of the more than 1,000 entries, a total of 193 made it to the final round of judging. The entries, in 63 different categories, were submitted from more than 150 publishing companies from all over the world.

I'm proud as punch that we can offer this award winning wedding invitation, "Love Birds". First of all it's gorgeous, and secondly it's "oh-so" romantic and sweet. It makes me want to get married all over again!

OVER THE TOP CAKE TOPPERS!

Today's wedding isn't your Grandmother's wedding. Our new breed of bride is still traditional in many ways, but certainly marches to the beat of her own drum. In other words it's her day, her way! And, it's more fun! These new chic and charming cake toppers by Joyful Party Favors are just a sample of what's in store for today's bride starting with the "Whimsical Sitting Bride and Groom". I love this cake topper for it's innocence and sweetness!
For you power couples how about our "Cell Phone Fanatic Bride and Groom"? Is this you? Do you dare? It's fun and just a little crazy, but your guests will certainly relate!

How about our "Bride Ready To Hit A Home Run with Groom Pitching" cake topper for the sports enthusiast? Batter up!

We can't leave out our racing fans. This "Bride at Finish Line with Victorious Groom Figurine" is sure to make your heart beat faster!

For you beach lovers, this cool "Romantic Wedding Couple Reclining on the Beach" is the perfect accent to your beach themed wedding. Draw your heart in the sand!

Football anyone? I love the fun and wackiness of this darling "Playful Football Wedding Couple" cake topper. How about those Dolphins?
With the baby bump showing, this "Expecting Bridal Couple" caketopper shows love and respect for the new family on the way. Precious and proud!
Winter style never looked better. Hit the slopes with our "Winter Skiing Wedding Couple" cake topper.
If you love the wind in your hair and power between your legs this "Mororcycle Get-Away Couple" cake topper is for you!
Our last cake topper is personalized and hand scuplted just for you, to look like you and your groom. I love this! Using just your head shot as reference, professional sculptors and artist will create a custom caricature that will feature you and your loved one! Very cool and fun-spirited.

I love the new direction of todays bride. It's funloving, lighthearted and willing to take a chance. You go girl!

ECO-FRIENDLY WEDDING INVITES!

These gorgeous Eco-Friendly wedding invitations by Naturally Ever After are printed on recycled papers containing at least 30% post consumer fibers and brought to you by Joyful Invitations. Let's help save the planet one invitation at a time. Think green!

PERSONALIZED WINE LABELS!

This is a brilliant idea for any occasion, personalized wine labels. Just order with all your information and adhere to any bottle of wine. They come in six different designs, many imprint colors and lots of different fonts. This would be great for any wedding, holiday party or joyful occasion. How perfect would this be for gift giving or, better yet, New Years. Check them out at Joyful Invitations!

GOING FLORAL!

These luscious floral accented wedding invitations, from eInvites, are the newest trend in what's hot and stylish for todays bride. In keeping with the casual tone, floral prints are designed for the bride that wants to step away from traditional standards and rely on contemporary styles for a more modern approach to her wedding. Guess what? You CAN have it your way!

Brought to you by Joyful Invitations for all your "joyful occasions"!

BLACK & WHITE WEDDING!

Black and white wedding themes make a bold statement in a sophisticated fashion. The black and white favors bring the fun factor into play, while the black and white invitations are sexy, simple and chic. No color necessary to set this wedding stage of love.

AQUA IS IN!

Aqua is a popular color choice for today's wedding invitations. I love it. It's clean and rich yet simple and chic, expecially when paired with chocolate brown. Yummy!

SOME SERIOUS BLING!

This ring is my fantasy. When I say serious bling, this is what I'm talking about. I can see this Beaudry East to West Cushion Ring (from YlangYlang) sitting pretty on my finger. Be still my beating heart!

Oh, yummy. This looker is the ultimate in charming and has a vintage, almost Victorian, appeal. Check out this luscious 3-stone ring by Barry Kronen, again at Ylang Ylang.

This Beaudry Isis Beautique Ring is absolutely to die for! Such detail, such style. Don't you just love it? Where else, but Ylang Ylang!

All of these rings are stunning visions of diamonds and metal sculpted for the hand of the betrothed.

As much as I love my ring I think it's time my husband and I had a little chat!

Oh Honey...