Lela is on the radio today :) Listen LIVE

Hi all! So excited to be invited to the radio show, J+J Secrets of Style and Beauty, today at 8pm on http://www.talkingalternative.com/tuesday-shows/jandjsecrets. I will be talking fashion, weddings, style, blogging and our invitations with Julie and Julia. Go to the link to listen live at 8pm. You can tweet your questions to @jnjstylebeauty and we will answer them live on the show! Please show your support and I'll talk to ya soon!

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Silver & Tiffany Blue Luxury Wedding Invitations | A Closer look

This week we featured Lela New York's Luxury Invitations in our Monday post that showed off some beautiful Ice blue and tiffany blue inspiration. Today we take a closer look at the luxury invitations.
They were beautifully designed in gatefold style, where the invitation opens in the middle and holds the invitation inside along with side pockets for the extra enclosures. This luxurious statement piece was printed in silver foil in the couple's custom monogram along with a tiffany blue printing got the border to bring in all the couple's colors.

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A Closer look at the Purple Luxury Wedding Invitations created by Lela New York

Today I wanted to share a closer look at Lela New York's Luxury Invitations that we featured last week on our Purple Inspiration board. The New York invitation designer created these luxe pieces using a die-cut envelope that included a purple lining and a book style invite inside. The outside cover of the invite was blind debossed and had a luxe purple belly band surrounding it that was foil stamped in gold with the bride and groom's monogram.
The inside of the book style invite contained the invitation on the right and a pocket on the left to hold the couple's extra cards. Lela used a combination of letterpress and foil stamping to print the custom invitation and information cards. The result was a beautifully elegant introduction to their big day!

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Have a great weekend!
xo

Announcing our New Luxury Wedding Invitations Website! | Lela New York site launch

SO excited to finally share our new website! Lela New York's Luxury Invitations site is now live and we couldn't be any happier :) Please go take a look around, and be sure to take a look at the video FAQ section where Lela is interviewed and shares her favorite invites and advice.

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NYC Real Wedding | Four Seasons Hotel | Featuring a Lela New York Luxury Wedding Invitation

I am loving this real NYC wedding at the Four Seasons Hotel, featuring luxury invitations by Lela New York. I love the classic red and black theme seen in the wedding decor, the bouquets and the invitations. Photographers at 5th Ave Digital did a great job at capturing special details like the couples wedding cake topper! It is so cute! What do you think? Are you loving this city chic red and black wedding?

Details:
Luxury Invitations, Programs & Escort Cards designed by Lela New York

Enjoy!

Once Upon A Time | A Fairy Tale Wedding Inspiration | A Closer Look At Lela New York's Box Luxury Invitations

Hi all! Today we wanted to share with you a closer look into the fairy-tale inspired luxury invitation designed by Lela New York!

When I was first asked to create the luxury invitations for a dinner party that would be inviting the top of the wedding industry, I knew it had to be unique in a big way. The theme we were going with was "Enchanted Forest" and the colors chosen were rich purples and fun golds and greens!
I wanted guests to be wowed when they opened up their luxurious boxed invites and want to come to this festive celebration. I sketched out some ideas first that included initial thoughts and colors. The finish product as you can see is pretty close. I decided to use a boxed invitation that the guests can later use as a keep sake and included a real mirror on the top lid that was screen printed with the words, "Mirror, mirror on the wall, the time has come to celebrate fall." It was a great line and would immediately lead the reader to want to read further and hinted at our fairy tale theme. The actual invitation card was printed on a gold paper and die-cut into an apple shape that spoke of the Snow White character and was later repeated in the decor at the dinner party. The end result was a luxury invitation that was screen printed in deep eggplant forest patterns and boxed in a lovely box that made an amazing intro to this great event!

Photos by Trent Bailey Photography
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NYC Real Wedding at The Plaza | Featuring Lela New York Luxury Wedding Invitations | Plus an Interview with the Bride

This is an absolutely beautiful NYC real wedding at The Plaza featuring a luxury wedding invitation designed by Lela New York. I am loving the gold, ivory and white color scheme seen in the invitations and throughout the wedding details. These hues create such an elegant and chic look. Be sure to check out their wedding cake...isn't it so pretty? Thanks to NY's Hechler Photographers for such great shots! Also, be sure to take a look at a conversation with the bride below!

L: So Alana, how did Stephen pop the question?
A: Christmas Morning at his parents home in Westchester.


L: Who were some of your vendors?
A: Photographer: Harold Hechler Photography
Luxury Wedding Invitations & Stationery by Lela New York
video:Harold Hechler
florist:Stefan Event Decor Floral Design
Cake: Sylvia Weinstock
Wedding Dress:Francesco Fino- Milano
Hair: Julien Farel Salon - Elvin Arvelo
Makeup: Georgio Fernandez - Lady Lash Salon, Delray Florida ( I flew him up)
Band: Hank Lane - Michael Hart Band


L: After all the stressful planning, what would you say was your favorite part of your wedding day?
A: We were going to have pictures before the church. So the photographers planned a special moment where he would see me for the first time. We had a moment just us.


L: Are there any other special moments you would like to share?
A: My husband and I took dance lessons for seven months before the wedding. So besides performing our first dance I changed half way through the reception and we performed a Tango for our guests. They were so surprised they did not even know it was me at first.
Another special moment was at the end when the band played the song New York, New York and my guests got in a circle and started doing an impromptu kick line with us in the middle. It was the perfect ending to a New York Fairy Tale Wedding.


L: Looking back upon all the months of planning and your wedding day, do you have any advice for future brides?
A: As much planning and prepping you do before hand you have to let everything go the day of. It will all work out. You need to spend your wedding day in the moment because it goes by so fast.

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xo

Discovering New Luxury Wedding Invitation ideas and designs | An inside look at Lela New York invitation designs in this video interview

In this video interview, Lela shares some of her favorite luxury wedding invitations with you.
Get an inside look at the popular New York designer's couture stationery designs!

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Do's and Don'ts on getting your Best Photos | Lela shares her portrait shoot | Photos by Trent Bailey

The other day I had the pleasure of having my portraits done with the amazing Trent Bailey. I love his lovely photography! It always feels so pretty and light. A true pro! Thanks goes out to him and to Gabriella from Gabriella New York Bridal Salon for letting us shoot in her beautiful bridal salon.

There are many occasions that you can get pro photos taking during your wedding day celebrations and especially for your engagement. It's tons of fun and you'll be happy that you have those memories to share.

Here are some Do's and Don't's to help you along on your portrait or engagement shoot.

1. DO Wear solid color or brights.
DON'T wear too many patterns in contrasting colors. It takes away from you and is distracting in the photos.

2. DO have your hair and makeup did ;)
DON'T wait till the day of to figure out your hair or makeup. Even a casual photo shoot can look sloppy or not as good if you had taken the time to either get that makeup or hair trial or even trying some looks on yourself before the day of the shoot.

3) DO look like yourself
DON'T have your hair in a formal updo if you never wear one. Same with your makeup, don't do the crazy dark smokey eye if you never wear one. This isn't to say not to play up your makeup. You are gonna want to add a little more, remembering that the camera usually bleaches out most of it.

4) DO get your engagement shots and other celebration photographs taken by a true pro.
DON'T miss out on those great opportunities in life by documenting your celebrations and especially your engagement. It will also help in practicing that winning smile for your big day :)

5) DO have fun and enjoy it!
DON'T stress and pose with every shot. Some of the best shots are taken when you aren't looking and are natural. Trust your photographer to capture these moments.

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Luxury Wedding Invitations | Silver and lace details | Fisher Island Invitations

When Stephanie came to Lela New York for her luxury wedding invitations she was looking for something luxurious to match her venue, The Fisher Island Club in Miami and wanted her guests to be wowed!

Lela created silver silk covered trifold invitations to match her silver wedding details and venue inspiration. We added our classic lace that we are known for and added a custom crystal brooch for an added luxe touch!

She loved it!

xo

Photography by Lucky Me Photography

The Royal Wedding Invitations | Kate and William's Luxury Wedding Invitations

I was so excited when Lela New York was asked by Brides.com to redesign the Royal Wedding Invitations of Prince William and Kate Middleton! Here is our version ;)

Mixing both classic and modern details I wanted to use our very popular silk gatefolds for the invite accessory and keeping the actual invitation card classic. We made a portrait style invitation and used a royal navy for the silk color that was custom embroidered in a deeper navy to give a rich texture. A gold version was also applied on the inside of the invitation which can be seen when the invite is opened. The center closure is a custom made emblem that has the Royal "ER" engraved in the center and adorned with crystal details.
The invitation itself is a cream extra thick cotton stock that has been beveled and printed in a traditional all script gold engraving.
The whole invitation would be sent in a custom diecut envelope that has a custom printed liner in a matching gold pattern.

Here is a closer look!

What do you guys think?
Here is the original invitation

xo

Anatomy of The Modern Invite by New York Luxury Wedding Invitation designer Lela New York

With wedding invitations containing enclosures, reception cards, outer envelopes, inner envelopes, accommodation cards, and so much more, what should a bride choose for her modern invitation sets? Well here is Lela New York Invitation and Stationery Studio to the rescue with your guide to help you choose what is right for you. All Luxury Invitations shown are designed by Lela New York.


The Invite: This is the formal invitation to your big day! It should include the host the bride and groom, location, date, time and dress attire.

Belly Band: This is the paper detail that wraps around your invitation and other enclosures and holds everything neatly in place.

The Outer Envelope & Inner Envelope: This envelope holds your invitation and other enclosures. It has the bride's or host's return address printed on the flap. You now, may also have a more modern mailer box as well. Now a days, most brides do not use an inner envelope. Instead they choose a more modern approach and choose a decorative envelope, fabric book, box or other fabric envelope to hold their invitations.

The Reception Card: Use this card when your ceremony location is different than your reception. This card invites your guests to your reception.

Response Card or RSVP: This is the card your guests will send back with their reply. RSVP is a french abbreviation for Répondez si'l vous plaît. Which means, Please Reply.

The Response Card Envelope: This envelope has the bride or host's printed address in the front. It is where your guest's place the RSVP to mail back to you with their reply.

Other enclosures: Direction Cards, Accommodation Cards, Maps, and Itinerary Cards. These cards depend on your wedding situation. Are you having a destination wedding? If yes, it is highly recommended to use an accommodation card where you list your local hotels where your guests can stay.

Calligraphy: This is your guest's addresses. They are printed on the front of the outer envelope or in some cases your outer mailer box.