it's in the details

As everyone scrimps and searches for the next best way to simplify and save, one of the foremost questions these days is -- how do we still make our event special without going overboard and over budget? Well, when it comes to the invitations, it's all in the details.

While we all know how exciting it can be to receive a dressy invite packaged so neatly in a pocket enclosure, wrapped in ribbon, or even resting in a fancy satin box. But if all those moving parts are an issue, monetarily or not, there are many ways to make that plain vanilla card pop with vibrancy!

It all started with corner rounding, where invitation and consequent inserts have their sharp corners rounded off. Not only is this a simple, elegant touch, but it also makes each piece wonderfully unique!

Another process, is something called edge painting*, where the edges of the cards are hand-painted in a highlight color as a contrast to the clean natural surface of the paper. Originally a technique reserved for the highest quality hand-bound books (where the pages were often gilded in gold), this is now a fantastic way to subtly showoff your attention to detail.

Back printing is also yet another technique to take that standard card up to another level. Rather than leaving the reverse side of a given invitation blank, why not dress it up with a wash of color, or a lovely floral or damask pattern, both of which never really go out of style.

* used primarily in letterpress invitations due to the thickness of the paper

affordable luxury

During these tough economic times, everyone is looking for ways to save money while still enjoying the beautiful things in life. And when it comes to invitations and event planning (weddings in particular), creativity is taking on a whole new meaning.

While cost cutting has become an inevitable part of putting together a one-of-a-kind event, there is no need to sacrifice one's individual style. Where there's a will, there's a way -- and that means anything is possible if you know where and how to do it.

No one should have to sacrifice style to stay within their budgets. And in working directly with our clients, Bamboostar Studios can tailor almost any project so they don't have to. That is the beauty of what we do. Each project is a custom fit.

We offer simple, straightforward solutions to satisfy your needs without breaking the bank or sacrificing that personal touch. And as a result, instead of a generic, "out-of-the-box" invitation, it is a project that has become an exceptionally elegant representation of you.

(photo credit: Laura Pedrick Photography)