Personalized Midori Ribbon

For awhile now, I have used Midori Ribbon exclusively and I have to tell you that I LOVE this stuff! They have the most amazing color selection, and the quality is hands down the best that I've seen.

I wanted to tell you about the custom ribbons that they have available, that you can purchase directly from Elva Marie's Fine Paper. You can order Monogram or Printed Ribbon in 1/2 roll (27.3YDS / 25M) lengths and select from 20 shades of Double-Faced Satin ribbon. Available widths are: 5/8" and 1". There are 4 ink colors and 2 fonts to choose from.

Please contact us for pricing information, info@elvamariesfinepaper.com!

Real Wedding: Angelique and Robert

Robert and Angelique began planning their wedding in 2007 and had a hard time finding the perfect stationery. After tirelessly looking through huge invitation books at a couple of stationery shops, Robert was lucky to stumble upon my business cards at Fremont's. He called me immediately, and I met with the couple within days. Once we met, I knew almost instantly that this was going to be a great couple and a fabulous wedding! Together we created the most elegant, regal almost, invitations! I also did coordinating thank you cards, menus, special bridesmaid and groomsmen thank you cards, programs, and they talked me into doing their day of coordination. They didn't have to twist my arm either, because this event was not to be missed!

Check out these gorgeous photos from the famous Jones Photo Art in Albuquerque! I had a hard time choosing which photos to cut out, so I didn't... Here are the details:

• Colors: Fushia, brown, ecru, white
• Ceremony Venue: Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church
• Reception Venue: Hyatt Regency Downtown
• Day of Coordination: Elva Marie's Fine Paper
• Cake and favors: Patisserie C
• Photographer: Jone's Photo Art
• Flowers: Savon Florists
• DJ: Complete Music
• Invitations and Paper goods: Elva Marie's Fine Paper
• Monogram design: Felicia Designs

Thanks Ang and Robert for letting me be a part of this great day!

In the Studio

I did these a couple of months ago, but just finally got around to taking some pictures. These were design for a couple who lives near Espanola, NM. They are getting married on Valentine's Day! They chose a layered invitation in black linen, dark red, and white with a black satin ribbon accent. So cute!

Real Wedding: Jacque and Travis

In 2007 I had the chance to meet Jacque and her mother through local wedding consultant extraordinaire Karen Stallard from Celebrations! Wedding and Events. I had seen some of these photos before, but never had a chance to show them to you all...this is one of the most beautiful weddings I have seen in Albuquerque to date. Here are the details:

• Colors: Black, Lime, and White
• Ceremony Venue: Albuquerque Botanical Gardens
• Music: Carousel of Music
• Reception Venue: Hyatt Regency Downtown
• Coordinator and linens: Celebrations! Wedding and Events
• Flowers: Mille Fleur
• Cake: Say it with Cake
• Invitations and other paper goods: Elva Marie's Fine Paper
• Photographer: Jone's Photo Art

It was so great working with such great vendors on this event, and most are part of the New Mexico Wedding Professionals Networking group. Check them out if you want NM's best wedding vendors!

Rate your Local NM Vendors

Did you use a vendor for your wedding that you are absolutely in love with? Well here's your chance to let everyone know! I just received this email from NM Event & Wedding Planner Magazine:

New Mexico Event & Wedding Planner Magazine is pleased to announce the New Mexico’s Finest for 2009 campaign! We are looking for the finest vendors in New Mexico who have assisted you with your weddings and events. Vote through our website at http://www.nmplanner.com/ for the finest vendors in New Mexico who really went the extra mile and exceeded your expectations with your wedding or event. Vote for these vendors and help them get recognized for their exceptional products, services, time and dedication they have to the wedding & event industries.

Cast your vote!
Voting will start on January 25, 2008 through March 1, 2009.
Winners will be announced in the Spring Issue of NMEWPM!

Photo Credit: Jones Photo Art

Contest: Jone's Photo Art

There's a cool contest happening right now at the Jone's blog. They want to know the love story of you and your fiance, and for spilling the beans you have a chance to win a free wedding package! Hurry, you don't have much time they're announcing the winner on Valentine's Day!

Save the Date Magnets

Check out these super cool Save the Date Magnets that I just finished up for Suha and Cody, who are getting married in Cabo San Lucas in August. They needed a super fast turn around, so these were laser printed with black and turquoise ink. They were then attached to a vintage gold back ground. Wait until you see their invites! I can't wait to get started....This style of Save the Date's start at $2.50/ea if laser printed, and can be rushed.

Real Wedding: Abear and Todd

Check out these amazing pictures from my good friend Seth of Seth Goodman Photography. Abear and Todd were married in late August at the San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church in Ranchos de Taos. I was fortunate to work on the couples beautiful invitations made of different shades of pinks and eggplant colored thermographed ink. Here are the details that I know you all are dying to know:

• Colors - Various shades of pink, orange, and purple
• Ceremony Venue - San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church
• Reception Venue - El Monte Sagrado
• Flowers - Elegant Florals
• Photographer - Seth Goodman Photography
• Cake - Chef Micheal
• Invitations - Elva Marie's Fine Paper

Abear and Todd your wedding looked amazing, and through the pictures you can see the love you have for each other. I hope that you have a long and happy life with each other. Congratulations!

If you are a bride, coordinator, or photographer who wishes to have a wedding featured on this blog, please forward pictures and details to info@elvamariesfinepaper.com for consideration.

We need your vote!

One of my favorite musicians in town Jim Gross, who also owns Carousel of Music, is in a contest to win an opportunity to have a recording session with Yo-Yo Ma. Please visit http://www.indabamusic.com/submissions/show/4336 and vote as many times as you can. As a special thank you, Jim will send you a free download for the song to use in your wedding ceremony! It's a beautiful song, just wait until you hear it...

Back to Business!

Happy New Year!

I am so excited to start 2009, and I have so many things in the works. I want to send a special thank you goes out to Kelli, Stefani, and Megan for starting out the new year right! I can't wait to start working with you on your designs.