We have been getting a lot of requests for our custom boxes in our previous blog post. The custom mahoghany box shown is 6" x 6" x 5/8" and sealed with a metallic band preprinted with the customer's return address and guest name and address. Paper Crew can create a custom box in a variety of colors, for any size invitation as well as all standard sizes; A9, A8, A7, A6, A2, 4-Bar, 5"Square, 6"Square, and more! If interested in receiving a quote please contact PAPER CREW at 800-616-7606.
I love it when I get to see PAPER CREW stuff in action. Here's a few wedding photos taken by Cary Pennington Photography of our beautiful bride and groom Patricia and Benjamin, who wed back in January in San Diego, California. Table Cards with names of destinations, escort cards, menus, and programs coordinated well with their decor. I wish that there was a shot of the matching invitation :( The stunning reception site was at THE PRADO AT BALBOA PARK A formal 8 page program booklet bound by ribbon: I love all the detail shots of the wedding. Everything looks so beautiful together. All the stationery start off as just a simple drawing: And then turned into stunning pieces of decor for your table:
Today I met with Vanessa and her team from V3 Events and her husband Mark from Photo Shenanigans Photo Booths. I am so excited to be working with Vanessa on upcoming projects and wanted to give them a little shot out! If you are looking for an awesome wedding planner, Vanessa is your gal. I'll let her photos do the talking. Absolutely fabulous.
And don't forget the coolest photo booth out there...Photo Shenanigans booth rocks! No ugly box in the middle of your event. Photo Shenanigans out ways all other booths out there. Paper Crew loves them both! I'm brewing up some collaborations for the near future. I can't wait to share soon.
The mission of First Fridays is to promote and support local artists and musicians by providing them with an outlet to showcase their work. Every first Friday night of the month, participating Bixby Knolls businesses will unite to promote local artists and musicians through extended operating hours. In doing so we hope to encourage a dialogue between businesses, artists and the community. We want people to walk, talk, look, discover and experience the Knolls. First Fridays is what you bring to it. First Fridays is what you take from it. Help transform Atlantic Avenue into Art-lantic Avenue. Anything goes. To celebrate First Fridays, PAPER CREW will be giving away Free Origami Sets to kids (while supplies last). Paper Crew is located in the heart of Bixby Knoll at 3920 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90807. On Atlantic between Carson and Roosevelt.
We at PAPER CREW was able to create these beautiful Bamboo Scroll Invitations for Tracey at Polka Dot Events located in New York, New York. This is a unique program hand crafted with real bamboo poles! This program is printed with an elegant monogram in your choice of color. Although it is shown in opal and vintage pink, the colors are completely customizable! This bamboo scroll program will be perfect for any tropical wedding, or any wedding that would like a unique program. The bamboo poles roll together and stay in place by a matching monogrammed paper band. Printed on recycled metallic paper, this program is a great choice for the Eco-friendly bride. You can purchase this style on etsy by clicking here OR you can contact us for your very own version!
I've got a whole list of things to blog about, so I'm a little late posting this. But I'm really excited and proud to say that we were featured on STYLE UNVEILED - AUSTIN's BLOG. Kristy and Charles had such a wonderful theme and with rich chocolate brown and apple green accents in their wedding invitation. The rest of the stationery coordinated with the invitation and as you can see, everything turned out just lovely. Especially when photographed by THE NICHOLS, the wife and husband photography team based in Austin, Texas. Everything looks great together. From the menu to the table tent numbers and reserved bridal tables. The programs were staggered pages mounted on the apple green and tied with a rich satin brown ribbon. Just gorgeous. And what would be more complete at a wedding in Texas without a cow cake! I love it! For more information on this stationery set or more, check us out at www.papercrew.com or if you are in the Los Angeles/Orange County area, visit our showroom at 3920 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90807.
To me, one of the funniest scenes is when Pops from the movie Boomerang talks about coordinating. I've preached to my brides his same philosophy...THE SECRET IS YOU GOT TO COORDINATE!
It doesn't stop at the invitations, move on to every detail of the wedding as if it was every opportunity to coordinate. Menus, Programs, signs, water bottles, linens, dresses, invitations, and more. I had the opportunity to attend a beautiful wedding reception at the Ritz Carlton in Laguna Beach this weekend. The grounds were simply spectacular. Paper Crew supplied the coordinating stationery starting at the ceremony with the sewn program books. Then off to the ceremony where the guests pick their name from the table of escort envelopes. Most of you refer to this more as "place cards", but actually, Escort Cards are the cards that have your name and tell you which table to sit at. Place Cards are the cards on the table telling you which EXACT seat to sit at. BUT, Escort Envelopes are mini envelopes with your guests names printed on the front of the envelope and enclose a card with the table number inside. This is perfect for brides that are not 100% on the seating arrangements and need the option to be able to switch tables in the last minute without compromising the custom look and feel. The mini escort envelopes are not sealed and the back top flap is used as a tent to be easily displayed. Then to the table...unfortunately I only have one blurry picture taken with an iPhone but as you can see EVERYTHING coordinates. Table names instead of table numbers, the napkin tuck menu, and the charity card all carry the same design that was presented to the guests on their invitations. The bride and groom named their tables after all the places that they wanted to travel to together. The sweetheart table was Florence, Italy, where they are going for their honeymoon. Another helpful tip when using table names vs. table numbers is to include a seating chart of the reception area showing where each table is located. That way your guests get to their seats with ease and without having to go up to each table to view the table card. We at Paper Crew feel that once it's on paper, it's official. Why not frame it? We make collages of all your stationery pieces, from the save the dates to the favor tag that was on a chocolate bar. It makes such a wonderful addition to your wall in the home that you and your new spouse will share.All the stationery that is mentioned above and many more coordinating ideas are all available at Paper Crew. We design, print and create on all things paper. Call us for a consultation or visit our store at 3920 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90807.
I love it when I get to see PAPER CREW stuff in action. Here's a few wedding photos taken by Cary Pennington Photography of our beautiful bride and groom Patricia and Benjamin, who wed back in January in San Diego, California.
A formal 8 page program booklet bound by ribbon:
The mission of First Fridays is to promote and support local artists and musicians by providing them with an outlet to showcase their work. Every first Friday night of the month, participating Bixby Knolls businesses will unite to promote local artists and musicians through extended operating hours. In doing so we hope to encourage a dialogue between businesses, artists and the community.
To celebrate First Fridays, PAPER CREW will be giving away Free Origami Sets to kids (while supplies last). Paper Crew is located in the heart of Bixby Knoll at 3920 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90807. On Atlantic between Carson and Roosevelt.
We at PAPER CREW was able to create these beautiful Bamboo Scroll Invitations for Tracey at Polka Dot Events located in New York, New York. This is a unique program hand crafted with real bamboo poles!
This program is printed with an elegant monogram in your choice of color. Although it is shown in opal and vintage pink, the colors are completely customizable! 
Everything looks great together. From the menu to the table tent numbers and reserved bridal tables.
The programs were staggered pages mounted on the apple green and tied with a rich satin brown ribbon. Just gorgeous.
This is perfect for brides that are not 100% on the seating arrangements and need the option to be able to switch tables in the last minute without compromising the custom look and feel. The mini escort envelopes are not sealed and the back top flap is used as a tent to be easily displayed.
The bride and groom named their tables after all the places that they wanted to travel to together. The sweetheart table was Florence, Italy, where they are going for their honeymoon. 
Another helpful tip when using table names vs. table numbers is to include a seating chart of the reception area showing where each table is located. That way your guests get to their seats with ease and without having to go up to each table to view the table card.
All the stationery that is mentioned above and many more coordinating ideas are all available at Paper Crew. We design, print and create on all things paper. Call us for a consultation or visit our store at 3920 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90807.
