Paper Break: Kenzie Kate
Mackenzie Sala of Kenzie Kate Invitations (kenziekate.com) is known for her trendsetting color combinations and eye-catching graphics. Here, she shares her top tips for brides.
First, I would say let the formality of the event dictate the formality of your wording and design choices. An outdoor picnic wedding could feature bright colors, a recycled kraft-paper envelope and a laid-back approach to the wording. A black tie evening event might call for a more restrained use of color, a lavish ribbon, and a more traditional wording structure.
It's also important to calculate carefully. If you are having a 150 person wedding, you do not need 150 invitations. You probably need more like 75-100. Each couple gets one.
Lastly, get samples! Lots of people are ordering their wedding invitations online because the selection is unbeatable, the convenience is fantastic, and you can spend as much or as little as you like. That being said, know what you are getting! Order samples before you place your order. It takes a little extra time, but you won't be sorry you did. Knowing what you're getting for your money is worth it!
What's been your favorite design so far and why?
I have a little love affair with every design I create. Whatever new design I tend to be working on at the moment tends to be my favorite. I'm working on a set right now for my 2010 collection inspired by traditional Japanese fabric patterns, and I think it will be perfect for couples getting married by the water. I'm very excited for it's release in the fall. That being said, I have a soft spot in my heart for the Palm Springs design. I like that it has a nice grown-up vibe, but still retains a sense of fun and whimsy.
What's your best stationery cost-cutting tip that doesn't sacrifice style?
I love the look of a lined envelope, but they can get very pricey! If you can find paper in a pattern that you like, it's very easy to line the envelopes yourself. Templates are sold at most stationery stores for creating the lining, and then it's just a matter of cutting the paper and gluing it in!
What makes Kenzie Kate different from other stationery companies?
We can make any of our styles in almost any color scheme, allowing clients to turn the design into something that's truly theirs. We have some styles that have never been printed twice in the same color scheme. This level of uniqueness and personalization isn't something you'll find at a lot of other shops, where it's more likely that you'll have to choose from two or three color options. Each of our clients also gets one-on-one attention and guidance from me personally. I think that working with a company that is small enough to give you that kind of attention, while large enough to carry a national reputation is pretty rare. I'm very proud of that.
What's your biggest wedding stationery no-no?
I hate flimsy wedding invitations! Make sure your invites are printed on a nice thick stock, possibly backed with another thick stock. They shouldn't flop over if you hold them by the corner; you shouldn't be able to fold them unless they're meant to be folded.
For more on Kenzie Kate or to view the entire collection, visit kenziekate.com. Also, check Mackenzie out on her blog, kenziekate.blogpost.com.
Love those invitations!
Posted by: Does the Dress Fit | June 18, 2009