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“We were thrilled that our wedding invitations reflected who we are as a couple. The quality and craftsmanship made us proud to send the invitations out to family and friends. After our initial design meeting, we trusted Melissa at Unexpected Paperie to take creative control of the project. In the midst of a stressful time, Melissa was a source of peace and comfort. She was willing to go to extra lengths for us.” Kyle S. (groom) ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ “One of our guests still carries the invitation in her purse (and the wedding was in July 2008!) She says it inspires beauty and creativity in her daily life. She didn’t even get to attend the wedding because she was on vacation with her family! Now if that’s not a selling point, I don’t know what is!” Kristy S. (bride) ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ “Melissa at Unexpected Paperie did an exquisite job on my wedding invitations. The process was easy, affordable, and the product was elegant. Melissa listened to everything I asked for, offered suggestions, gave me design and pricing options, and was incredibly professional to work with – I highly recommend Unexpected Paperie for a unique and personalized invitation.” Colleen M. (bride) ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ “Melissa at Unexpected Paperie has so much patience! As a bride, I was very overwhelmed and constantly changing my mind. Melissa worked with me (endlessly!) to make the invites just right. She showed me a wide range of fonts and graphics that she thought were appropriate for me and my event. She took time to research my suggestions as well. We really worked as a team which gave me the assurance that she truly cared about the end result. After many mock-ups we found the perfect combination of paper, ink, images, and fonts. She clearly explained the process of ordering, production, and shipping so I knew exactly what to expect. The invites were artistic and professional and really set the tone for our wedding. Our guests were calling to tell us how much they loved them! I was more than pleased with the experience and the result. Thank you, Melissa!” Barbara M. (bride) ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ “When I received the box that contained my wedding invitations, I felt like the day was finally set in stone and it felt official. When I opened the box, I was truly amazed at the professionalism, and how they were presented. Melissa was easy to work with and spent as much time as I wanted going over things. She brought ideas to the table when I had no idea what I wanted! Colors, sizes, shapes… you name it. This definitely calmed my mind, reassuring me that she knew what she was doing and that they were going to turn out great. The final product was very creative, original, and handcrafted… what more could anyone ask for?!?!” Cara S. (bride) ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ “Melissa approached the process of making my invites with sensitivity and delicacy, keeping me empowered to make creative decisions while holding a space for the love and overwhelming emotion that a wedding holds. The emotional value she offered was very much a friendship, a feminine experience. She is so kind and friendly that people immediately feel at home with her, and are able to offer up their precious ideas for their wedding. Designing my wedding invitations through Unexpected Paperie opened my eyes and heart to the fact that I WAS GOING TO GET MARRIED. It was a grounding experience in the midst of all the details that can detract from the celebration of what is really taking place. My guests thought the invites were one of a kind (because they were!) and now I have one framed with my wedding photos. Working with Melissa at Unexpected Paperie was a quality artisan experience!” Lee M. (bride) ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ “Thank you! The invitations are wonderful – innovative and oh so pretty!” Carol M. (mother of the bride) ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ “Often when invited to a wedding, I have to remember where I’ve placed the invitation received in the mail weeks before. Not so with the recent invitation created by Unexpected Paperie! It really stood out as unique and captured the personality of the couple. As a Creative Director in an advertising agency, I definitely appreciated the concept and design, so much so that I brought it to work and shared it with my art directors. We all remarked on the design as well as the unique and efficient back pocket. And as a guest, on the wedding day, it proved extremely helpful to have everything – directions, church location and time, and reception info – all in one place. Great job Unexpected Paperie. You are creating invites that certainly get noticed!” Deborah H. (guest) ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ “When the invitations arrived I was amazed! The invites have all the elements I look for when putting a wedding together: the color combination, the textures, the surprise about it, and the care and love is so evident and so well put. I know it took you many, many hours both during the day and probably in your sleep, but they are beautiful! An invitation really has to do a lot of talking, as it is the only item guests see before they come to a wedding – so it has to speak well for the couple, the event, and for the moment, and you captured that exactly! Please accept this gratitude from the most sincere place in our hearts. Your work has added the charm and warmth that [bride and groom] are but can’t say personally to everyone just yet.” The Bridal Studio ~ Patricia Ann, Sr Wedding Planner
Brides and Grooms
"The invitation was stunning; it truly conveyed the love of [bride and groom] and set the tone for a wonderful wedding celebration. This was a nuptial to remember, yes indeed!"
Ed and Eileen R. (guests) ~ Vienna, VA
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