Designs by Krista

Lauren & Nicholas Wedding

2010-02-02T15:23:00.004-05:00

Lauren and Nicholas had a peacock-themed wedding, so they asked me to somehow tie that into their wedding stationery.

Their invitations were printed on a silver shimmery cardstock and were wrapped with a teal satin ribbon.

They also asked me to design three enclosure cards - an RSVP, directions, and accommodation card.

Congratulations Lauren and Nicholas!

Sheldon Baby Shower

2010-02-02T15:17:00.003-05:00

My sisters threw a baby shower for me and asked if I would mind designing the invitations. I decided to go with an alphabet and number theme, incorporating the colors from the baby nursery.

Abigayle & Ryan Wedding

2010-02-02T14:55:00.011-05:00

Abbi and Ryan wanted invitations that used their colors of red and orange and that somehow incorporated nature. Because their wedding was outside and they both love nature, a tree was the perfect graphic to use with their wedding stationery.

Their invitations and enclosure cards were printed on a heavy, textured cardstock that complemented the casual style of their wedding.

Abbi & Ryan asked me to design programs in the form of a fan.

The orange cardstock created a great pop of color on the white chairs.

I also designed the seating cards and table numbers for the reception.

I also designed some thank you cards that complemented the rest of the wedding stationery.

I also had the pleasure to design invitations to Abbi's bridal shower. They were printed on a pearl shimmer cardstock.

Congrats Abbi and Ryan!

Jennifer & Christopher Wedding

2010-02-02T14:33:00.007-05:00

Jennifer asked me to come up with a design incorporating black and white that would reflect the simple, yet elegant style of her wedding.

The invitations were printed on a white linen cardstock and were wrapped in a black and white damask ribbon.

Jennifer also asked me to design RSVP and reception cards, as well as thank you cards and programs.

Thanks for allowing me to be a part of your wedding Jennifer and Christopher!

Kara & Andre Wedding

2009-08-03T17:09:00.010-04:00

Kara was a pleasure to work with. I was so excited and honored that she allowed me to design all of the stationery for her wedding. It was fun to be so involved in all the details, from the save-the-dates to the thank you cards.

Kara and Andre's save-the-dates were the first design I came up with for them and were the inspiration for the rest of the stationery for their wedding.

Kara & Andre's invitations were printed on a heavy pearl shimmer cardstock with pink shimmer envelopes.Kara also asked me to design three enclosure cards: a response card, a reception card with accommodation information on the back, and a direction card with a custom map on the back.

I also designed the rehearsal dinner invitations.
Kara sent me a program that she fell in love with from a friend's wedding. I redesigned it to coordinate with Kara & Andre's wedding. Its booklet format was both efficient and unique. The programs were printed on pearl shimmer paper and incorporated the same colors and fonts as the invitations.

Last but not least are the thank you cards for Kara & Andre to send out to their guests after the wedding. These were also printed on the shimmer cardstock.

It was a joy to be involved in Kara & Andre's wedding. Congrats!

Danielle & Terry Wedding

2009-04-28T14:28:00.005-04:00

Danielle wanted to incorporate a subtle beach theme into her invitations with shells, sand, and shades of cream, tan, and jade.

Danielle also asked me to design thank you cards as well as response cards in the form of a postcard.

Amanda's Birthday Party

2009-04-28T14:01:00.007-04:00

Amanda came to me wanting invitations for her birthday party/formal dance party. Her color scheme included green, black, and white, with damask as a backdrop.

We soon decided that with several enclosure cards, an invitation that included a pocket would work best.

Amanda also asked me to design candy and cake labels.

It was a delight and an honor to have been so involved in designing the stationery for this birthday bash. It is always fun to be able to see a project from start to finish, with all of the details in between.

Kenneth & Sara

2008-09-09T12:22:00.011-04:00

I was excited to design the invitations for Kenneth and Sara's wedding, because Sara is my little sister. :) They wanted to keep costs down, so we used ivory metallic paper and textured card stock for the invitations, but opted for regular card stock for the RSVP and directions cards to save money. Here is a peek at the designs...

For the invitation we went with a simple design but added some fun with the bright coral paper and the black and ivory polka dot ribbon.

The programs tied in nicely with the invitations with the same color scheme of coral, ivory, and black. I used cream card stock, along with the same coral card stock that was used for the RSVP and directions cards. Another way to keep costs down.

I really liked working with this layout because it fit more information on the inside than the traditional greeting card format.

Sara and Kenny enjoy wordsearch and crossword puzzles, so they requested that I make these to entertain guests at the reception. They were customized with questions and words about the bride and groom, such as "The month Kenneth proposed" and "A sport that both Sara and Kenneth played in high school." The wordsearch and crosswords were printed on coral card stock and added a nice pop of color on the ivory tablecloths.

About Designs by Krista

2008-09-08T12:07:00.012-04:00

Welcome to my blog! I recently started my own business designing custom wedding invitations, save-the-dates, programs, etc. I work out of Indiana but can work with anyone over the phone and through email. If you would like to schedule an appointment to discuss the stationery for your wedding, email me at kristaranous@hotmail.com.

About Designs by Krista
I have always enjoyed being creative and coming up with unique designs. When I was little I experimented with glitter, markers, and stencils to make cards for family and friends. As I got older I enjoyed using the computer to design cards and invitations. Now I like to combine my skills to help brides come up with custom wedding stationery that is unique and a reflection of who they are.

Pricing
Because my designs are custom, every project differs in price depending on the type of paper, ink, and ribbon, or other extras that you choose. To give you a general idea, a basic set that includes an invitation, response card, reception card, and envelope, printed on standard card stock, will cost around $2. Not only is this much cheaper than competitors, but this is a custom design that no one else will have.

Process
Our first consultation is free and will take place by email, phone, or in person. We will discuss your overall design theme (colors, flowers, etc.). You can bring pictures of designs you like, and I will also show you some designs I have created to give you some ideas.

After our first consultation and after receiving a $50 deposit (which will later be applied to your order), I will come up with several different designs and will either email them to you or meet you in person. You will then pick one that you like, I will make any needed revisions, and will send you a final copy of the design. After I receive a final approval of the design, I will ask you to sign a contract and make your final payment. After this is received, I will begin printing and assembling the invitations. The invitations will then be shipped either to you or to your guests at an additional charge.