Look What’s New At VG Invites

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Preppy Pink and Green Star Of David Girl’s Naming Day Invitation

VG Invites has created a line of preppy religious ceremony invitations for both Hebrew and Catholic religious ceremonies.

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Preppy Pink and Green Celtic Cross First Holy Communion Invitation

You can order custom invitations to print from home or your local print shop from VG Invites on Etsy. Or you may customize your invitations online from VG Invites on Zazzle and receive printed invitations and envelopes in as little as one day.

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Preppy Blue and Orange Boys Celtic Cross Invitation

 

Choose between a Celtic Cross or a Star of David for your child’s special day. They come in preppy pink and green for girls and blue and orange for boys. These invitations can be customized for Catholic ceremonies such as baptisms, first communions, and confirmations. The Magen David invites are perfect for Hebrew ceremonies such as girl’s naming day, bar and bat mitzvahs. Add matching envelopes and thank you note cards.

Your friends and family will love receiving these modern style invitations. Here are the details:

SIZE: 5.25×5.25
SHAPE: Square
DESIGN: Double Sided
ENVELOPES: Plain White Envelopes Included (or order envelopes with matching striped liners).

Victoria is a professional invitation designer in Jupiter, FL near West Palm Beach. All of VG Invites’ designs are high quality. You can be assured that they will reproduce well. Victoria has a 5 star review and a loyal following through out the United States and the World.

The Perfect Pineapple – See What’s Trending In Weddings

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Simple yet elegant! This pineapple wedding invitation set is sure to please your guests. Perfect for Southern weddings and destination weddings in tropical climates. The pineapple signifies a traditional expression of welcome throughout the South and area’s along the Eastern Seaboard. It is a favorite among VG Invites brides in Florida.

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Carry the pineapple wedding theme over with this beautiful decor found on Rock My Wedding on Pinterest. Gold toned and ceramic centerpieces are sure to dazzle your guests and create a positive buzz about your wedding.

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We are in love with this simplistic tropical wedding bouquet found on 100 Layer Cake’s fall wedding inspiration. The vibrant colors of the bridal bouquet pair beautifully with the pineapple bridesmaid bouquet. Very simple and yet elegant.

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Throwing a pineapple themed wedding or bridal shower? These invitations and matching mini champagne labels are must haves by VG Invites. They come in a beautiful blush pink color with a pretty faux gold design. You can find them on Zazzle at www.zazzle.com/vg invites or on Etsy at www.VGInvites.etsy.com

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…and we will continue to bring you more great ideas for your wedding or upcoming party planning.

It’s Time For Booze & Boos Witches

5 Wicked Goth Ideas For Your Bachelorette Halloween Party

Halloween is almost upon us. And if you are planning a bachelorette party in October, it can sneak up pretty fast. That is why we have pulled together some ghoulish fun inspiration to help you along your way. These 5 party ideas have got to be added to your brews and boos bash. They add the perfect balance of gothic glam and fun that the gal’s will love.

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Gothic Halloween Bachelorette Party Invitations designed by Victoria at VG Invites

Love this invitation by VG Invites. The fun loving design features the words “It’s Time For Booze & Boos Witches”. If you are a do it yourselfer (DIY), you can instantly download this design and customize it yourself. It comes in a Microsoft Word or Pages template and is compatable with both Mac’s and PC’s. Perfect when you gotta get those invites out right away and don’t have time to wait for them to be customized. Don’t wish to DIY, Victoria will customize your invitation for you for a small fee and send you either printed invitations or a high resolution printable file.  Order two ways. Online at www.vginvites.etsy.com or www.zazzle.com/vginvites

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We found the perfect witches brew on The Sweetest Occasion. Don’t let the creepy look fool you. It is actually fruity and sweet. It is made with rum, honey and berries and topped with bitters. What is the name of this cocktail you ask? Get Lucky by Death Co. If you are in search of a ghoulish cocktail, look no further.

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Forget the diet for the evening ladies. Lets sink our teeth into these bloody good milkshake shots found on Frog Prince Paperie. They may look bloody, but are made with Strawberry puree and dark chocolate syrup.

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I have been waiting all year to share this with you. Found on Brit Morin, these so good and so scary costume ideas are sure to get the gals excited for ghouls night out. 11 in all, including One Bad Bride for the guest of honor. If you are reading this and it is after Halloween, you will have to wait until next year. I feel your pain. If you like these ideas, I have more on my Halloween Pinterest page. Won’t you be a deer and visit and click on follow?

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Lets not forget the poison toffee apples witches! We found these devilish delights on Simply Delicious. Seriously gothic green apples covered in black home made toffee. You will love this recipe.

Thank you for taking the time to stop by and read my blog and check out all of my great finds. I searched high and low to find the coolest ideas and share them with you. Happy Halloween!

If you are planning a spooky masquerade party with the ladies or a fun night out on the town, plan responsibly. Be sure that you have a designated driver. If not, Uber or a taxi is always an option.

If you love our Halloween findings for October bachelorette parties, visit our Halloween Pinterest board. We love collecting ideas and sharing them with our audience. To receive party and wedding planning tips follow us on Pinterest or Twitter. It will be a pleasure sharing our ideas with you.

 

Our Little Pumpkin’s First Birthday Ideas

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October First Birthdays! Here is a little something fun to give you some baby’s first Birthday ideas. VG Invites has put together “Our Little Pumpkin” designs that will have your guests ooo-ing and ahhh-ing with delight. This isn’t your ordinary Birthday ephemera. From baby boy to baby girl, “Our Little Pumpkin’s” Birthday invites can be easily customize to meet your party needs. We couldn’t resist these inspiring ideas for your baby’s first birthday. See how the pinks compliment the oranges of October. Add floral arrangements to compliment your theme, and your guests will be swooning over the cuteness of your first birthday party.

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October Birthday Party Ideas by VG Invites on Zazzle
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Our Little Pumpkin’s First Birthday Invitation found on www.zazzle.com/vginvites

INVITATIONS: DIY “Our Little Pumpkin” first Birthday invitations are expertly designed by Victoria at VG Invites. They come completely customized with your little one’s Birthday information and can be customized for a boy or a girl. Chose to order a digital file that you can print from home or your local print shop from www.vginvites.etsy.com, or order printed invitations that you can edit online from www.zazzle.com/vginvites. VG Invites can help with that.

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Pumpkin and Pink Flowers found on http://www.hwtm.com

PUMPKIN FLORAL ARRANGEMENT: We love this color combination. Pink roses arranged in an orange pumpkin help set the theme of your Birthday festivities.

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Cupcake idea found on tlbc.com.au
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Pumpkin Cupcake Toppers found on VG Invites

DECORATE YOUR CUPCAKES: Desserts are another place where you can show off your party theme. Use orange and pink frosting (or orange and blue for a boy) on your cupcakes. Add DIY crafts. These “Little Pumpkin’s First Birthday” cupcake toppers take the cake. Just print, cut, tape to lolly pop sticks and place on top of cupcakes.

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Found on http://www.TheGreenEyedBride.etsy.com

OUR FAVORITE: We love the dusty rose and gold glitter of this baby girl’s first Birthday outfit. From head to toe, your little angel will be the bell of her party.

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Floral arrangement found on http://www.WeddingChicks.com

For a slightly rustic look, try pretty floral arrangement in pink and orange displayed in mason jars. Choose your favorite pink and orange flowers (or blue and orange if for a boy).

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Our Little Pumpkin Birthday Banner found on www.zazzle.com/vginvites

BIRTHDAY BANNER: In addition to the invites and cupcake toppers, you can add an Our Little Pumpkin Birthday banner in pink or blue. It is a great way to have fun with your theme.

We hope that you have found some great inspiration for your October Birthday party. We would love to hear what you have put together for your next event. Leave us your comments below.

25 Burgundy Wedding Ideas for Fall and Winter Weddings

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VG Invites loves the deep rich hues of burgundy for fall and winter weddings. Reds inspire romance and can be coordinated with pinks or greens and even whites for a bold contrast. We put together a collection of our favorite ideas to give your lots of inspiration for your wedding theme.

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Burgundy and White Wedding Bouquet
Burgundy and White Wedding Bouquet Found on deerpearlflowers.com
Cake burgundy flowers
Found on heyweddinglady.com
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Burgundy Bouquet Found on intimateweddings.com
Botanical Flower Burgundy Save The Date
Floral Burgundy Save The Date Found on www.zazzle.com/vginvites?rf=238226990818432425
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Vesta Three Piece Wedding Dress Found on Milamirabridal on Etsy
Burgundy Wedding Dress Found on CathyTelle on Etsy
Burgundy Wedding Dress Found on CathyTelle on Etsy
Red Twig Style Wedding Bubble Favors Found on RoxyHeartVintage on Etsy
Red Twig Style Wedding Bubble Favors Found on RoxyHeartVintage on Etsy
Cranberry Red Bridesmaid Jewelry found on KIMMSMITH on Etsy
Cranberry Red Bridesmaid Jewelry found on KIMMSMITH on Etsy
Red Orchid Fall Bridal Hair Clip found on LumilinA on Etsy
Red Orchid Fall Bridal Hair Clip found on LumilinA on Etsy
Found on Style Me Pretty
Found on Style Me Pretty
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Found on indeeddecor.com
Burgundy Top Rose Petal Flower Girl Dress Found on NollaCollection on Etsy
Burgundy Top Rose Petal Flower Girl Dress Found on NollaCollection on Etsy
Winter Red Berry Bridal Crown found on LumilinA on Etsy
Winter Red Berry Bridal Crown found on LumilinA on Etsy
Found on stylemepretty.com
Found on stylemepretty.com
Signature Cocktails Found on StyleMePretty.com
Signature Cocktails Found on StyleMePretty.com
Berry Toned Overgrown Bouquet | Photo by Dina Chmut Found on junebugweddings.com
Berry Toned Overgrown Bouquet | Photo by Dina Chmut Found on junebugweddings.com
Wedding Cake decorated with burgundy calla lilies, blush dahlias, and air plants, created by The Butter End Cakery. Found on brides.com
Wedding Cake decorated with burgundy calla lilies, blush dahlias, and air plants, created by The Butter End Cakery. Found on brides.com
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Found on burnettsboards.com
Botanical Wedding Invitations printed on seed infused plantable paper. Found on VGLuxeInvites on Etsy
VG Invites rustic and botanical collection. www.zazzle.com/vginvites
Found on elizabethannedesigns.com
St. Regis Wedding – Park City, Utah
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Found on theperfectpalette.com
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Found on thelovelyfind.com
Found on heyweddinglady.com
Found on heyweddinglady.com
Red Rose Floral Wreath Wedding Invitation Set found on VGLuxeInvites on Etsy
Red Rose Floral Wreath Wedding Invitation Set found on VGLuxeInvites on Etsy
Rustic Wood and Antler Centerpiece with Burgundy Dahlias - Ashley Cook Photography Found on heyweddinglady.com
Rustic Wood and Antler Centerpiece with Burgundy Dahlias – Ashley Cook Photography Found on heyweddinglady.com
Elegant and Modern Napa Valley Wedding Found on elizabethannedesigns.com
Elegant and Modern Napa Valley Wedding Found on elizabethannedesigns.com

FREE Printable Paper And Editing Tutorial

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Right click the above image to download free printable paper

I have personally created for you a fun printable paper that you can customize anyway you like. Use it for note paper, invitations, menu cards, whatever you can imagine. I have also created a step by step video tutorial showing you how to customize your printable papers in PicMonkey. VERY IMPORTANT TERMS OF USE: This file is for personal use and can be printed as many times as you like, but you may not forward, share, sell or distribute the file. It is for non-commercial use only. VGInvites retains all rights. —

PickMonkey is a free online graphics editing program that is perfect for this project. It is a great alternative for folks who don’t have access to industry standard graphic design software. It allows you to add and edit words to your VG Invites printable papers.

PICMONKEY WRITTEN TUTORIAL Go to http://www.picmonkey.com. Today we are going to work with the design tool. The size of the FREE printable paper is 5×7. Click on the 5×7 frame. Click on “Textures” and then click “Your Own.” Click on “Open My Textures” This will bring up all your photos on your computer. Select the free printable paper that you downloaded above. For the purpose of this tutorial I’m going to show you how to make a “Save The Date” invitation. But you can add in whatever words you like to make this your own. Click on the “P” to the left to add your text. Type in your text. Drag to a position that suits you best on your document. I like to center everything. Next select a font. There are a lot to choose from so have fun. If you like, choose a color. Note: The colors on your computer monitor will look different than in print. Once you have your copy and colors all set, go ahead and hit save. You can save your work directly to your computer. You can save it as a .jpeg or a .png. Whichever works best for you.

Save 10% off your next purchase at www.VGInvites.com
Save 10% off your next purchase at http://www.VGInvites.com and click on “Shop VG Invites”

Do you love the idea of adding your own text to printable papers but your just not that keen on the free design? I have a whole lot of beautiful designs in my shop that you can choose from. And as a special gift, I am offering you 10% off of all my printable paper designs and invitations. Visit www.VGInvites.com and click on Shop VG Invites in the top right corner. Start shopping and remember to use promo code: PRINTABLE15 to receive your 10% off. Please leave comments, questions, or thoughts on tutorials that you would like to see in the future below. If you like this tutorial and my Free printable papers, give me a thumbs up. This will help boost my popularity and allow me to offer you more freebies in the future. Thanks for visiting and come back soon.

4 Really Cute Christmas Gift Wrapping Ideas

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VG Invites picks for adorable holiday wrapping of your bottles of wine! Dress up your wine this Christmas with cheerful embellishments. Festive wine labels are so-ho-ho delightful to give and receive. They are the perfect alternative to the humble wine gift bag. I love the creativity that goes into gift wrapping Christmas presents. And I would love to see pictures of your most festive gift wrapped wine bottles. So please share in the comments below.

Unique gift wrapping ideas for bottles of wine
Unique gift wrapping ideas for bottles of wine.

Tissue paper doesn’t need to be your wrapping of last resort. Here is a super cute way to wrap a wine bottle for a Christmas gift. Wrap a bottle of wine in simple grey or black tissue paper. Twist the top around the neck. Tuck the excess into the bottom of the bottle. Embellish with a mini wreath and personalized wine label. …and wah-la-la-laaa la-la-la-la, wine gifting done right. I like this method because it preserves the original wine label. Perfect when giving more expensive bottles of wine.

Santa Claus Wine Sleeve
Santa Claus Wine Sleeve

I love this Santa Claus wine sleeve. It doesn’t matter if you were naughty or nice. Download, print, and cut. It is as simple as that. However, you don’t have to stop there. Let your creative genius loose and embellish your Santa wine sleeve with ribbon and cotton.

Chalkboard Custom Holiday Wine Label
Chalkboard Custom Holiday Wine Label

It’s time for holiday cheers! Giving wine as a gift to your hostess this season? She will delight in the thoughtfulness of this personalized greeting customized with your name or personal salutations.

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Joy to the world, the wine has arrived! My “sediments” exactly. This makes a great Christmas gift for friends and family. Customize this wine label with your company name and give as a gift to business associates. Print as many as you like.

This season jazz up your bottles of wine with these fun gift wrapping ideas. They are easy and beautiful. You can use them as Christmas party favors, give as corporate gifts, place in a wine, cheese, and chocolate gift baskets, and as a gift for your wine aficionado friend. Great for last minute holiday gifts giving as well. Just slap one of these babies on a bottle of wine and you are good to go. Merry Christmas and a Happy and safe New Year from VG Invites.

Break Tradition – Incorporate a Wedding Fan Page Using Facebook

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Vintage Rose Facebook Wedding Timeline Banner
Vintage Rose Facebook Wedding Timeline Banner

Once upon a time couples sent out their wedding invitations to guests. Beyond the invitation in the mail, there was little communication done amongst the bride, groom, wedding party, and their guests before the Big Day. Today’s brides are more tech savvy and socially connected than ever before. Instead of making a wedding website, couples are opting to create wedding fan pages so brides can share their personal wedding journey with friends and family. VG Invites is a fan of using Facebook Fan Pages for weddings because it can be a key organizational tool and a place to share your love with your guests and wedding party.

Here are what some users are saying:

“I think it’s really cute and gives many people involved in your wedding a chance to congratulate you before the big day, share helpful links, etc.”

“I have one and it is great. All of my girls live in different cities so it’s easy to keep in contact. I also love how we can share photos. We have shared hair ideas, decoration ideas, dress ideas, etc. I love mine and my girls check it all the time. Just make sure it’s private.”

Here are some great uses for your wedding Facebook Fan Page:

For fun and link sharing among the bridal party. Having wedding information, pertinent links to wedding registries, event updates and an option to RSVP online makes life easier on both wedding guests and those planning the wedding. For bridal updates, brides can share their personal wedding planning journey with their friends and family. Guests can sneak a peak at pictures announcing who the DJ or band will be prior to the rehearsal. Don’t forget post wedding sharing. Include guests on your Facebook Wedding Fan Page and they will revel in the joy of sharing and commenting on pictures. Your Facebook Wedding Fanpage is a great way for them to share moments.

How to set up your Wedding Facebook Fan Page

1. Log into your Facebook account and go to your “Home” page.

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2. On the left sidebar see option for “Pages” and click on “Like Pages”.

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3. Top Right Click “Create New Page”

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4. Click on “Cause or Community”

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5. Click on “Create Group”

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6. Name your group (such as Bride’s Name and Groom’s Name Wedding). Select your members. To select members, simply start typing their names. If they are already connected to you in Facebook, their names will pop up. Depending on your needs and desires, you will want to select “Public”, “Closed”, or “Secret”.

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7. Next you will want to upload a cover photo. Your cover photo should be 851 x 315 pixels and a .png file. You can find some beautiful cover photos that are already optimized for your Facebook Wedding Fan Page at www.VGInvites.Etsy.com along with matching wedding invitations, save the date postcards, and wedding programs.

VG Invites Setting Up Facebook Wedding Fanpage 8. After you have uploaded your cover photo you can begin creating events and include those individuals who will be attending. For example, getting all the bride’s maids together to try on gowns. Give the event a name, a description of the details, where, and when.

9. Share photos: You can create an album and share photos and even add videos.

Some Fun Ideas:
Add widgets to make pages more resourceful. Widgets or applications allow for pages to be useful interactive tools that are fun for your guests. For Example, Wedding Fan Pages can include: a wedding day countdown widget, a map widget that displays the event venue’s locations, a RSVP widget, a custom form widget and even a polling widget if the bride wants instant feedback from her wedding attendees.

For a larger affair that takes months to plan, such as a wedding, something more substantial and engaging, like a Fan Page, is a fun and useful tool to have. Facebook has opened a huge door for brides to take a more modern approach to planning and sharing their big day.

I hope that you have found this tutorial helpful. Please leave me your comments below.

This tutorial was brought to you by VG Invites and Graphic Design By Vicotira

VG Invites Cutting Your Invitations – A Tutorial

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Click image to watch tutorial on cutting your wedding invitations.

DIY projects can be great excuse to get together with friends for a fun girls night in. So put out some snacks and lets get started.

What you will need is a cutting matt, metal ruler, and an Xacto knife.

1| Line up your metal ruler along the guides that come printed on your invitations

2| Using your led hand Firmly press down as indicated here

3| Holding your xacto knife in your right hand, as indicated in this tutorial, Make a slice along the edge of the metal ruler.

4| You may want to make a few practice cuts first until you get the hang of it.

Before you know it you will be making professional looking cuts like these.

Thanks for visiting and check out my latest tutorials at www.VGInvites.com

VG Invites Tutorial

This tutorial was brought to you by www.VGInvites.com and Graphic Design By Victoria

Edit Text In VG Invites Printable PDF’s

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Printable November Wedding Invitation
This Invitation Can Be Purchased at http://www.VGInvites.Etsy.com

Video tutorial coming real soon!

This tutorial gives step-by-step instructions on how to edit your invitations purchased from VG Invites in Adobe Reader.

-Be sure you have the most up to date version of Adobe Reader. You can download it for free at www.adobe.com/products/reader.html

-Open your VG Invites invitation in Adobe Reader.

-Double click over the text you want to change.

-Type your new text.

-To keep your changes, click outside of the text.

-To change the text size and font settings, double click over the text again.

-On your keypad, hit “control” and the letter “e” to activate the properties bar. You can also find the properties bar under View > Show/Hide > Toolbar Items > Properties Bar.

-When the properties bar is turned on, you can change the text to any font already on your computer. You can also adjust the size.

-Finally, you can use the arrow keys on your keyboard to nudge the selected box to the center if your new font is slightly different than mine.

Thank you for visiting my tutorial on editing your invitations purchased from my Etsy shop VG Invites. Please comment in the comment box below on your experience with this tutorial.

VG Invites Tutorial

 

This tutorial on editing your printable pdf invitations is brought to you by
VG Invites and Graphic Design By Victoria. Enjoy!