Pretty Silk box invitations with Butterflies!

I love when Lela New York gets to design silk box invitations for our clients wedding invitations. Donna chose to use butterflies as beautiful motifs for her wedding! Not only are they beautiful but they are rich in symbolism as well. They represent change and coming into a new stage in life, perfect for a wedding. They are also used to represent a loved one who has passed and the symbol is used to represent their presence and love. One of my favorite wedding invitations using this butterfly motif is Donna and Kerry's couture wedding invitations. Donna wanted luxury, modern, and more importantly custom invitations that reflect her, her culture and her father, who was represented with butterflies.
They also were celebrating there big day on a national big day, Independence day! Lela New York used deep reds and gold to represent her culture and graphics that represent fireworks and celebration along with a 3d Butterfly accessory that was placed inside a Silk box invitation.

Here are some pictures of these elegant, luxury couture wedding invitations that Lela New York created for Donna.
These are definitely one of my favorite silk box wedding invitations!

- Thanks Donna for letting me share your beautiful story!

Wedding Invitations- Styles and Shapes

Dear Readers,

I am always asked "how can I make my invitations special, different, and stylish?"
Well Lela New York offers a variety of luxury and unique wedding invitations. Lela New York can custom design your wedding invitations shape and style to fit your wedding. I always suggest bringing any pictures of a brides wedding decor or her wedding dress, flowers and brides maids dresses for inspiration. All of these can be incorporated in a couture wedding invitation designed exclusively for you.

Lela New York also offers a unique wedding invitations style and shape menu where you can choose from an already designed invitation shape and have Lela New York design custom graphics and logos to go with your wedding theme and colors. It is a great jumping off point for your custom designed wedding invitations. From silk box invitations to classic shapes and designs, there is something for everybody. Lela New York will also be happy to finish your couture suite by designing stationery including your menus, programs, table cards, and thank you notes. These little extras will give a coordinating cohesive look to your wedding decor and theme and will be sure to leave a lasting impression.

To read more about Lela New York visit us here.

We're BLUSHING!: Here is what Ritzy Bee says about Lela New York's wedding invitations

We love Ritzy Bee and there blog, so when Maria from Ritzy Bee said she was going to feature Lela New York in her blog we were thrilled! Here's what she said about our wedding invitations!:

Lela New York

We wanted to share this wonderful invitation designer with you who offers such beautiful designs with the prettiest little details, Lela New York!

Lela New York offers a wide range of different styles and possibilities. From silk boxed sets, hand drawn artwork, to beautiful letterpress, there is something for everybody...just look at some of these fabulous designs!

Be sure to stop by Lela New York today and view their entire portfolio and blog!

THANKS MARIA!

Love, Lela

Inspiration Board- before

You all keep asking so here it is.
The inspiration board that I created for the "Pretty in Pink" invitations.

Lela New York creates an inspiration board as a way to brain storm ideas to design a clients custom wedding invitations. From here we can pick and choose elements that we want to use in the design of the weeding invitation.
This particular wedding was in New York and we used the bride's beautiful couture wedding dress by Pnina Tornai for the inspiration of the graphics on the invitation.
I hand drew the lace detail that was printed on the custom invitation in silver and pink.
I loved the finish piece and Sky did too!

I hope you enjoy!

Pretty in Pink- New York Wedding Invitations

Pretty Pink Wedding Invitations!
Designed for a New York wedding.
Accessorized with Swarovski Crystals.

My FAVE Wedding Dresses - Fall 2008

Super Eye candy! My favorite wedding dresses. They are just gorgeous!

I love this Vera Wang, it's structured on top and free flowing at the bottom, so romantic!

Tara Keely's dress is beautifully smooth on top with a black belt detail, so classic.

Lazaro mixed my favorite details, a smooth satin with lace.

Kenneth Pool's Coverup is amazing!

Ines Di Santo's cover up is a small little cape that is so beautifully delicate.

I love this Carolina Herrera with all the pleated details.

Amsale is always clean and classic!

Couture Logos

A great way we at Lela New York personalize invitations is by adding a custom designed logo.
It's a modern way of having a monogram. It may include the names of our clients, their first initials and elements that are included in their wedding or part of their wedding theme.
It can include your flowers and colors as well. Here are some examples of Lela New York logos.

Wedding Cleanup

We love our wedding gowns to be clean and perfect for our big day. But every once in a while there is the accidental stain put on out pristine dress or the unfortunate bead that starts to fall off.
What shall a girl do when there's an emergency to take care of? Well I just found out about Hallak Cleaners emergency kit. And who better than a couture cleaner to take care of any little stain emergency. The kit contains 2 pre-spot formulas as well as other cool stuff like a sewing kit, adhesive straps , pins and more. For more info visit http://hallak.com/wedding-gowns.html.

Firestone Wedding

Picture from Us Weekly July 21, 2008.

I love Ivana's dress, shown here in US Weekly's July 21st issue. It's a Reem Acra gown and she paired it with Christian Louboutin Heels! I also love her hair tied back with a flower on the side, so chic and elegant.
For more of her wedding check the latest issue.

Get FIT!

Hello Everyone!

I am not a big fan of the gym, so when I heard of the Fit Flop, I was amazed that I can just do my normal everyday routine and still get in shape! Its engineered for lifting and firming in all the right places while you walk, and its great for summer and getting fit for your special day!
They come in a variety of colors and have a nice sporty look.

Picture by www.fitflop.com

Of course please always consult your doctor before starting any exercise routine. Read more about the fit flop and its instructions and precautions at : http://www.thefitflop.com/