ALH Designs http://www.alhdesigns.com/blog custom stationery + design studio Fri, 27 Apr 2012 01:56:57 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Bridget + Robert’s Photobooth Style Wedding Invitation Suite http://www.alhdesigns.com/blog/?p=349 http://www.alhdesigns.com/blog/?p=349#comments Fri, 27 Apr 2012 01:52:19 +0000 ALH Designs http://www.alhdesigns.com/blog/?p=349 Bridget and Robert wanted an invitation that would go with their photobooth theme they are using throughout their wedding. They are getting married on Cinco de Mayo, so we used a mustache and lips throughout their invitation suite! Bridget + Robert, thanks for having ALH Designs create your wedding invitations! I hope you have an [...]]]> Bridget and Robert wanted an invitation that would go with their photobooth theme they are using throughout their wedding. They are getting married on Cinco de Mayo, so we used a mustache and lips throughout their invitation suite! Bridget + Robert, thanks for having ALH Designs create your wedding invitations! I hope you have an amazing wedding day!

]]> http://www.alhdesigns.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=349 0 Jasmine + Fred’s Save the Date Magnet http://www.alhdesigns.com/blog/?p=337 http://www.alhdesigns.com/blog/?p=337#comments Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:17:13 +0000 ALH Designs http://www.alhdesigns.com/blog/?p=337 Jasmine + Fred wanted a classic and simple photo Save the Date Magnet. We created one for them featuring a calendar and highlighted their wedding date with a heart. Thanks to Principles in Action Event & Wedding Design for referring this couple to us! We look forward to working with you again on other projects [...]]]> Jasmine + Fred wanted a classic and simple photo Save the Date Magnet. We created one for them featuring a calendar and highlighted their wedding date with a heart. Thanks to Principles in Action Event & Wedding Design for referring this couple to us! We look forward to working with you again on other projects in the future!

]]> http://www.alhdesigns.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=337 0 Melania Marta Photography’s New Logo http://www.alhdesigns.com/blog/?p=333 http://www.alhdesigns.com/blog/?p=333#comments Tue, 10 Apr 2012 02:27:57 +0000 ALH Designs http://www.alhdesigns.com/blog/?p=333 Melania of Melania Marta Photography (my bff) wanted me to redesign her logo to compliment her fabulous photography business. She wanted something that defined her as a photographer. It is great to see how far she’s come as a photographer, I am so VERY proud of what she has accomplished! ♥ Check out her new [...]]]> Melania of Melania Marta Photography (my bff) wanted me to redesign her logo to compliment her fabulous photography business. She wanted something that defined her as a photographer. It is great to see how far she’s come as a photographer, I am so VERY proud of what she has accomplished! ♥ Check out her new website at www.melaniamphotography.com

]]> http://www.alhdesigns.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=333 2 ALH Designs joins Soirée Philadelphia! http://www.alhdesigns.com/blog/?p=328 http://www.alhdesigns.com/blog/?p=328#comments Sat, 07 Apr 2012 01:25:34 +0000 ALH Designs http://www.alhdesigns.com/blog/?p=328 ALH Designs is thrilled to be a member of Soirée Philadelphia!  Soirée Philadelphia is your key to the best of the best in the Philadelphia style & wedding markets. Their goal is to provide you with access to pre-screened professionals who are the leading trend-makers, shaping the future of events & style.

Soirée Philadelphia is [...]]]> ALH Designs is thrilled to be a member of Soirée Philadelphia!  Soirée Philadelphia is your key to the best of the best in the Philadelphia style & wedding markets. Their goal is to provide you with access to pre-screened professionals who are the leading trend-makers, shaping the future of events & style.

Soirée Philadelphia is the premier, “first of its kind” wedding resource in the city.  All of the vendors bring together the best of the best in the planning, event & style industries in one location so couples can plan their events with confidence and ease.  They are Philadelphia’s wedding concierge service.

Soirée Philadelphia’s membership is exclusive.  Each professional is a leader in their field, has a unsurpassed reputation and is dedicated, above all else, to class, elegance and professionalism.

Check out Soirée Philadelphia’s website www.soireephiladelphia.com.

 

]]> http://www.alhdesigns.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=328 0 Kelly + Micah’s Save the Date Postcard http://www.alhdesigns.com/blog/?p=321 http://www.alhdesigns.com/blog/?p=321#comments Thu, 29 Mar 2012 21:45:58 +0000 ALH Designs http://www.alhdesigns.com/blog/?p=321 Kelly and I went to high school together and I was so excited when I got to design her Save the Date Postcards! Kelly and Micah are getting married in Philadelphia in May. They both wanted to feature pictures of their ceremony and reception locations on their Save the Date. I had so much fun working on their Vintage Philadelphia themed Save the Dates! Kelly + Micah, I hope you have an amazing wedding day and a wonderful life together!
]]> http://www.alhdesigns.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=321 0 Thursday Therapy Philadelphia Launch Party http://www.alhdesigns.com/blog/?p=306 http://www.alhdesigns.com/blog/?p=306#comments Fri, 16 Mar 2012 16:00:57 +0000 ALH Designs http://www.alhdesigns.com/blog/?p=306 What is Thursday Therapy?

A fun gathering for wedding pros to meet, mingle, share. Created by Kelly and Michelle from Sage Wedding Pros, Thursday Therapy is a monthly gathering of wedding professionals in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Thanks to Melony O’Reilly of [...]]]>

What is Thursday Therapy?

A fun gathering for wedding pros to meet, mingle, share. Created by Kelly and Michelle from Sage Wedding Pros, Thursday Therapy is a monthly gathering of wedding professionals in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Thanks to Melony O’Reilly of Joycentric Celebration Planning, Randi Martin of Always Fabulous Events and Lynne Hart of Party Favors Ink for bringing this to Philadelphia!

Everyone came to the Manayunk Brewery & Restaurant for a night filled with lots of networking. This was a fun, casual, and free event for all Philadelphia area wedding professionals. This will be a monthly happy hour-style event where we can all hang out, talk shop, meet new colleagues and reconnect with familiar faces. I had a great time meeting lots of fabulous wedding pros! Hope to see you all and many more new faces at the next event in April!

]]> http://www.alhdesigns.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=306 0 Emily + Tim’s Wedding Invitation Suite http://www.alhdesigns.com/blog/?p=299 http://www.alhdesigns.com/blog/?p=299#comments Thu, 08 Mar 2012 01:22:55 +0000 ALH Designs http://www.alhdesigns.com/blog/?p=299 It seems like yesterday when I met Emily and Tim for coffee at Starbucks to discuss their wedding invitation needs. They both wanted something simplistic with calligraphic swirls incorporated into the invitation. Emily and Tim also decided to go with a type of printing called thermography (raised printing) on the invitation only. In thermographic printing, [...]]]> It seems like yesterday when I met Emily and Tim for coffee at Starbucks to discuss their wedding invitation needs. They both wanted something simplistic with calligraphic swirls incorporated into the invitation. Emily and Tim also decided to go with a type of printing called thermography (raised printing) on the invitation only. In thermographic printing, a special powder is added to the ink printed on the paper. The printed piece is heated and the powder and ink mixture dries to form a raised effect on the paper. Emily + Tim, I hope you have an amazing wedding day and a wonderful life together! It was great working with the both of you!

]]> http://www.alhdesigns.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=299 1 And the winner is….. http://www.alhdesigns.com/blog/?p=263 http://www.alhdesigns.com/blog/?p=263#comments Wed, 07 Mar 2012 02:16:22 +0000 ALH Designs http://www.alhdesigns.com/blog/?p=263 A little over two weeks ago, my best friend Melania (owner of Melania Marta Photography) and I exhibited at our first bridal show, at the Greater Philadelphia Media Bridal Expo, which was held at the Fuge. This was a last minute [...]]]> A little over two weeks ago, my best friend Melania (owner of Melania Marta Photography) and I exhibited at our first bridal show, at the Greater Philadelphia Media Bridal Expo, which was held at the Fuge. This was a last minute opportunity that came up for us and we gladly flew by the seat of our pants with this one. We had no idea how we should prepare or what to expect. We went into this knowing absolutely nothing, but the both of us talked to many brides and a handful of other vendors.

We both gave out prizes at our booth. I gave $100 off a custom wedding invitation package and the big winner is Victoria Cioppi! Congrats Victoria and I look forward to working with you on your wedding stationery! It was an exhausting day, but all in all, I would say that it was a very successful day! Check out some of the pictures below! All photos were taken by Melania.

]]> http://www.alhdesigns.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=263 0 Wedding Wednesday interview Featuring… Danielle Pasternak http://www.alhdesigns.com/blog/?p=230 http://www.alhdesigns.com/blog/?p=230#comments Wed, 29 Feb 2012 11:45:04 +0000 ALH Designs http://www.alhdesigns.com/blog/?p=230 Greetings and hello. My name is Danielle Pasternak, owner of Danielle Pasternak Wedding Coordination, but [...]]]> In honor of Wedding Wednesday this week, I wanted to share a vendor interview with all of you. Everyone, please meet Danielle!
Please provide brief introduction of yourself and your company.

Greetings and hello. My name is Danielle Pasternak, owner of Danielle Pasternak Wedding Coordination, but most call me “dpnak” (pronounced: dee – PEE – nack). Based of Scranton, Pennsylvania, I have clients nationwide that are planning their weddings throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York and I adore each of them dearly.

How did you get into the wedding industry?

My love for weddings began at a young age when I would play dress up with my grandparents. They would be the bride and groom and I would stand on the sidelines and direct the whole process. As I grew older, my dance career came to a halt when I experienced a major injury. From there, I quit every job I had and drove across country and back for 41 days in my little Toyota Prius with a friend. I saw major cities, hiked through the Rocky Mountains, grew my love for Rapid Roulette in Vegas and New Orleans, and really took time to do some soul-searching. Once I realized that I could pursue my dream of wedding planning (and it wasn’t just something you saw in the movies) I dove in head first and never looked back.

What do you love about planning weddings?

There are about a million things that I love about what I do. From the clients I have, to the places they choose to get married, to the other creative professionals I get to work with. There is nothing greater than putting together a team of amazing professionals and letting us all do what we do best and love. There is also something incredibly special and humbling about being able to witness one of the most important days in so many couples’ lives. To see a bride and groom stand and profess their love for each other in front of their family and friends is just beautiful.

Do you plan any other types of events besides weddings?

Nope! My specialty is weddings. It’s what I enjoy most and what I focus all of my energy on. The only other kinds of events I do on occasion are display showers.

Can you give future brides a word of advice to keep in mind about their wedding day?

One of my brides truly said it best, “your wedding day is just another 24 hours of your life”. Now, that’s not to devalue the day, but the day will go by just as quick (if not quicker) than any other day. Take time to breathe deep, take in the moment, and really be grateful for all of those that came to celebrate around you. I’d also have to say that you should make sure to hire a team of vendors that you love. If you don’t gel with them, it’s not a good fit and the result with reflect that. Finally, my biggest piece of advice: hire a bomb-diggity wedding coordinator.

Please provide your contact information where future clients can connect with you.
You can connect with me however works best for you…
Facebook: fb.me/dpnak
Twitter: @dpnak
Skype: dpnak2
(The first four photos are by Swoon Over It; the last one is by Girl Photography)
]]> http://www.alhdesigns.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=230 2 Felicia + Chris’s Save the Date Postcard http://www.alhdesigns.com/blog/?p=221 http://www.alhdesigns.com/blog/?p=221#comments Fri, 24 Feb 2012 23:27:37 +0000 ALH Designs http://www.alhdesigns.com/blog/?p=221 Felicia + Chris are having a Philadelphia themed wedding and they wanted to incorporate an illustration of Ben Jammin’ Franklin. Felicia + Chris originally saw this illustration as graffiti in Philadelphia and fell in love with the image. So after contacting the artist, we were able to incorporate the illustration on their Save the Date [...]]]> Felicia + Chris are having a Philadelphia themed wedding and they wanted to incorporate an illustration of Ben Jammin’ Franklin. Felicia + Chris originally saw this illustration as graffiti in Philadelphia and fell in love with the image. So after contacting the artist, we were able to incorporate the illustration on their Save the Date Postcards! Felicia + Chris, I hope you have a wonderful wedding day and an amazing life together! (Illustration by Get Up Art)

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