Category Archives: Ceci Creative Tips

Recently, The Knot Live paid us a visit at our design studio and asked me to share with them the hottest trends in wedding invitations.

Invitation suites with personality are a sure way to get your guests’ attention and build excitement.

I thought I would take you through just how easy it is to be inspired by your chosen event venue and to use that as great inspiration for your invitations.

Need an easy but creative solution for your save-the-dates? Our vintage postcards are just the thing!

The answer is YES! We work with clients all over the world, like Iolanda in Australia and many others in different states and countries near and far.

We were honored and so excited to be featured as the invitation experts in Weddingchannel.com’s trend prediction for 2012!

Did you know that the first invitation I ever designed was one in the shape of a book?

Inspired by the city that never sleeps, we designed a wonderful collection of New York-themed invitations, save the dates and even matching day of accessories like menus and programs.

A lot of times I’m asked by my clients how I can turn a theme that might initially be thought of as a “cheesy” or not appropriate for a wedding invitation – in this week’s case, a ski lodge – into a completely elegant and beautiful-looking invitation.

So you’re engaged, you have the venue and date picked out, now what? It’s time to order your wedding invitations, of course!

So you’re engaged, you have the venue and date picked out, now what? It’s time to order your wedding invitations, of course!

When it comes to invitations, we here at Ceci New York want to make sure that you’ll never have that dilemma. We pride ourselves on allowing you to select your invitations in any color your heart desires.

I was recently interviewed and asked, “What’s one thing you wish all brides knew before seeking out an invitation designer?”

If you’re at a loss for what to do for your invitations, why not turn to your favorite movie poster for inspiration?

Some of my favorite design challenges come from those that are South Asian inspired. Whether it’s India, Sri Lanka, The Maldives and beyond, I love the culture and the gorgeous intricate art that is so ever-present within it.

You know when you’re shopping online and you know you need to find that perfect red dress for your upcoming party?

Although people tend to think of invitations as mostly black-on-cream affairs, one of my favorite parts of the job is playing with color.

How do you send invites that wow? Go beyond paper and consider incorporating unique materials into your wedding invitations.

I’m sure you know by now I am a big fan of using color in my work.

Whether you’re a jet-setting bride or all about evening elegance, find your destination wedding style with some of my favorite looks that say beach chic.

Twelve Ideas to Personalize Your Event Through Printed Details.

Ceci Johnson presents a breakdown for some of the most common examples of popular wording styles for your wedding invitations.

I recently did an interview with Harper’s Bazaar where they asked me great questions on destination weddings.

Top 6 Tips for Perfect Wedding Invitations by Ceci New York.

As you know, I am a big fan of the world and the cultures that populate it.

Tips from Ceci Johnson on how to use inspiration boards to help you design your event.

One of the hottest trends in invitation design that has stood the test of time is personalization.

It’s important to consider choosing unique details for your invitations.

These days, brides are breaking all the traditional rules and moving away from expected white card stock and opting for bold colors like black for their paper stock.

Ceci discusses creating a special brand – from opulent crests to whimsical monograms – for your wedding or special event.

When you decide to plan a destination wedding, your invitations take on a whole new meaning. Instead of just simply communication the time, date and place, you are informing your guests of an entire “mini vacation” you are planning for them. So how do you go about inviting people to your destination wedding in style? Here are my top five tips.