Hey all! I’m Abbie - I am the manager & Wedding Invitationist for Candlelight Creations – Cards & Invitations.
Well, first of all, I would like to congratulate you on your engagement, or for knowing someone who is getting married or just really loving weddings. I know from experience how exciting this time can be. And I also know how exhausting it can be as well. I coordinated my entire wedding myself and loved every minute of it, yet I could have used someone who has been down the road I was about to venture to help my dream wedding come to fruition the way I dreamed. That's why I wanted to start working in the wedding industry.
In today's fast paced world, it can be quite impossible to get everything done that needs to get done, even if you do have 6, 18 or even 24 months to prepare for your BIG DAY. Not to mention the whole experience can be quite daunting. So, my passion is to help brides and grooms transition into marriage in an as smooth and delighting adventure as possible. I realize that I’m just handling the invitation aspect, but I promise to carry out my duties in helping couples be as stress-free as possible even in that task.
I first got started making invitations when I was planning my own wedding. I’m very artistic and free-spirited and I wanted to create something truly unique and special to add a special touch to my invitations, just as every other aspect of the wedding. I got so many compliments. My sister even suggested that I start making my own cards and invitations to sell. So, I did. That was five years ago. I loved doing it so much; I went on to become a certified Wedding Consultant through Penn Foster College. I have always loved weddings, every aspect. Now I really feel well equipped to help brides and grooms in a way I’ve always wanted to.
The idea of the invitations that I make is to let your guest know exactly who you are just by looking at the invitations. I want them to breathe everything that you and your future Mr. (or Mrs.) are and love. And that's exactly why I made my own wedding invitations. I just wasn't happy with my options in the Wedding Invitation market.
With the invitations that I make, you get to pick out exactly what you want. They can be as formal or as eclectic as you wish. They can be small or large, sparkly or transparent, black and white with pink diamonds or have an antique look with your own picture and a "treasure map" to your reception site. Whatever it is that you and your fiancé/fiancée are interested in or even something you always dreamed you could be, that can be incorporated into your hand-made, personalized wedding invitations.
And as I said earlier, five years ago when I was planning my dream wedding, I wasn’t happy with my choices for Wedding Invitations in the Wedding Invitation market. But, I must say, the Wedding Invitation market has come a long way. There are so many different choices out there. There is something for everyone. Which is why I’m proud to announce that Candlelight Creations is now selling commercial Wedding Invitations from three very sound, well-established companies; Carlson Craft, Stylart & McPhersons. (I’ll be sharing more on those companies in the future.)
I’m very confident that at Candlelight Creations we have something for everyone. I would love to talk to you or just have you browse through our Invitation books. We are located inside Prelude Photography at the Great Lakes Mall, Mentor. I hope to see you soon…and until then you’ll be hearing more from me here at the Wedding Showcase Wedding Blog.
My best to you,
~Abbie~
