Invitations & Stationery

1. A double whammy (in a good way)

   You've found the man of your dreams. You've cleared the commitment hurdle of a proposal. You even like your soon-to-be in-laws (well, maybe). It goes without saying that you're a lucky girl. Well, why not generate some more good karma ... read more

   October 18, 2007 7:01 PM

2. A double whammy (in a good way)

   You've found the man of your dreams. You've cleared the commitment hurdle of a proposal. You even like your soon-to-be in-laws (well, maybe). It goes without saying that you're a lucky girl. Well, why not generate some more good karma... read more

   October 18, 2007 7:01 PM

3. No curly cursive here

   Bouquet toss, out. Frilly dress, out. Simple, modern wedding invite, in. Chicagoan Sarah Drake admits it is those more modern, somewhat nontraditional brides who are attracted to her Japanese-inspired hand-drawn invitations.... read more

   January 29, 2008 4:54 PM

4. An invitation to save

   If you've been stalling on invitations, here's a reason to quit procrastinating. All She Wrote, with locations in Chicago and suburban Winnetka, is holding its annual stationery sale through Feb. 29.... read more

   February 20, 2008 10:53 PM

5. Stationery savings

   When it comes to invites, there are some obvious and not-so-obvious ways to pinch a penny. Our friends at All She Wrote, with locations in Chicago and suburban Winnetka, gave us these helpful hints.... read more

   February 21, 2008 10:54 PM

6. You've got mail

   There is nothing like an elegant or playful invitation to generate excitement for your wedding. It's the first taste guests have of the celebration to come. Not to mention, that it's one way to establish your wedding's mood, tone and style. And according to our friends at Paper Doll on Division Street in Chicago, more of today's brides are doing just using traditional methods with a modern twist.... read more

   April 7, 2008 10:38 PM

7. You're invited

   

   And then there's a trip to Chicago's Pulp & Ink , where helpful employees can handle all of the above, plus custom postage stamps, place cards and wedding programs.

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   June 25, 2008 10:04 AM

8. Talk to me

   

   Richelle Albrecht, owner of Girl Metro, Inc. likes to listen. That comes in handy when she's running her own Chicago invitation studio.

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   July 14, 2008 9:00 AM

9. Check this out

   

   Created by Girl Metro, Inc.'s owner Richelle Albrecht, this hand-crafted invitation is a literal book bound with a red book cloth spine, khaki papers made to look aged and custom illustrated vintage-looking maps of Chicago, the Harold Washington Library (the locale of the wedding) and an elevated train car, all of which spoke to the tastes, hobbies and style of this Chicago couple.

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   July 15, 2008 9:00 AM

10. Luxe letters

    

    We love invitations with a little extra flair. Who doesn't? So it comes as no surprise that we felt compelled to share our latest find-Chicago's Elizabeth Grace.

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    July 24, 2008 9:00 AM