8.27.2009

P O R T F O L I O

I N V I T A T I O N S


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S E R V I C E S

a + J O Y is a company that provides design and styling services for events, such as, weddings, showers and parties. Our goal is to make your event a distinct reflection of you.

More and more, people want their events to look like they belong in the pages of a magazine. We provide design and creative direction for clients seeking the most beautiful, cohesive and memorable invitations and events.

Share with us your vision and depending upon your needs, services range from creating custom designed invitations to complete event design and creation.


CUSTOM INVITATION DESIGN

Guided by your vision, a + J O Y offers custom invitations to create the perfect statement for any special occasion.

ALL INVITATION SUITES INCLUDE :
• invitation
• rsvp with envelope or rsvp postcard
• outer envelope with return address
• add on suggestions to maximize design

ADD ON’S INCLUDE :
• insert of your choice { info card, map, etc. }
• corresponding Save The Dates
• thank you cards
• customized paper
• envelope liners- found paper or custom designed
• calligraphy
• boxes, enclosures, and fillers
• twine, ribbons, wire, fabric, or other types of “tie on’s”
• sewing
• custom matching envelope labels or guest address printed directly on envelope
• complete assembly

* If there are invitations you have seen throughout the website that interest you, please contact us for discounted rates. *


STYLING

We want to know you, collaborate with you, and take the vision you have imagined for your special day beyond your expectations. We will shop for decor, create table settings, add small details, do your set up, style your wedding and wow your guests.

{ OPTION ONE }

For the client who would like to remain hands off and worry free. a + J O Y will collaborate with you to develop and coordinate all design & visual elements to ensure perfect continuity for your event.

INCLUDES :
• consultations
• paper goods { invitations, place cards, etc. }
• decor { table settings, flowers, etc. }
• details { colors, attire, etc. }

{ OPTION TWO }

A budget friendly and DIY approach for a client who would like to be more hands on. a + J O Y will refine all ideas with an inspiration board and create a physical example of the table setting. A guide will be created for the client of where all the resources are from and any how-to's or instructions from the physical example.

• two consultations
• cohesive inspiration board
• physical example of table setting
• resource list { where to find all materials used }
• step-by-step instructions { pieces made by hand }

{ OPTION THREE }

Again, for the budget friendly client who has a few scattered ideas that need to be refined and brought together in a cohesive manner. a + J O Y will create an inspiration board that will be a helpful guide throughout the planning process.

INCLUDES :
• two consultations
• cohesive inspiration board


PRICING

a + J O Y creates one-of-a-kind custom invitations and styling solutions that are the perfect compliment to your wedding. When designing your invitation or styling your event, we take into consideration every element about you and your wedding. Therefore, pricing can sometimes be unique. Please email me at aharms@ajoydesignonline.com for more information.

A B O U T

Ashley is a designer living in the lovely Midwest. She is a full-time mother to a beautiful little lady, a full-time wife to a handsome husband and overflowing with creative ideas at all times.

While studying graphic design at The University of Kansas, Ashley interned at Willoughby Design Group in Kansas City and kate spade in New York City. Once graduated, she joined a greeting card company.

Ashley is known for her clean design aesthetic with a touch of fun. She loves unique color combinations and pretty ribbons. She creates the kind of invitations that people look at more than once, and save because they are just so dang neat. Ashley creates events that are personal and filled with lovely little unexpected details that wow the socks off the clients and guests.