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New stationery inc gorgeous bonbonniere

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 13:34:02 +1000

Well hello everyone! Its been a while but i'm now back and fully into the swing of things.
Thank you so much for your patience while I was on leave.
Some big things are planned for 2012 but before I begin, i'd like to announce that there is VERY LIMITED availability left for the whole of 2012! 7 full weeks to be exact so please hurry and book your space now before it is too late.
I will not be accepting rush orders August onwards so please, book now!
It is a common misunderstanding that brides think they need to know all the details before making their booking, like reception location, time, and even their whole guest list. This is only true when making a RUSH order booking! You don't need to know reception times and locations or know your whole guest list four or six months in advance, these things are due two weeks prior to your booking. And as we all know, details can change significantly in 6 months time, so if you are thinking of booking, If you only book minimum numbers {say you know there will be over 120 guests, but not sure, just book 50 invites} and you can specify your order closer to the date.

Payment plans - some brides like to pay there order all at once, others like to pay a deposit.
A 50% deposit is required to book your stationery.
For large orders, $2000 or more, I have started allowing brides to "pay off" their stationery in smaller amounts, this may be available to you. Know I am always flexable and will always do my best to try and help! Just ask :)

New Bonbonniere...
I have always been asked what different bonbonniere I have and to be honest i've never really had the time to sit down and think about this. This last week i've had heaps of bonbonniere requests, from birthdays to christenings, and I thought, 'what would I like'. Well you all know i'm obsessed with lace, so here is my optimum bonbonniere. {yes, putting my sewing skills into action}

I am going to be releasing them onto the website, match your lace with your invite & fill with whatever you desire. Custom sizes will be available for custom orders, the below will be $3.95 complete.

Christening invitation

I love hearing from past brides, and this client was from the very beginning of The Crystal Chandelier. It was an absolute joy and pleasure to make her the 'Ivory delight' invitation with a few changes for a friends christening. I hope she loves it Kim x

New invitations

Damask & Recycled Flower
Will be released shortly...

Before I go on leave...

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 09:19:56 +1100

Wow, all i can say is geez you brides keep me busy! This last week and a bit i've hardly had time to eat or spend time with my husband but its worth the effort, to make you all happy! Heres what i've been up to...

Let's start with the gorgeous invites I made last week for Phillippa, a whole 170 of them...



It was a daunting task which required a huge amount of will power and a whole series of Harry Potter!
Packed and ready to go...

This week i've completed alot of smaller orders, here they are...


    Lucy M                                                                             Elizabeth R
Both of these invites above are custom



                 Jade R {estelle}                                                Dawon S {sarah in bloom}


       Wishing Well Card for at the reception              New moon style seating chart



The gorgeous Cherry Blossom invite transformed with two tone purple & purple flowers complete with the decoration added to the outer box, perfect for Gayle's Bali Wedding! I cannot wait until she receives these, they truly are beautiful.

Well I only have two working days until I close for my break, remember no emails or contact will be answered during this time as I am literally shutting everything off. On my return on the 28th I know I will have hundreds of emails to reply to so please, be patient and understand I will get to all in time! :)

I will post by last post next tuesday, three more gorgeous orders!!!
Belinda xx

This week in pictures

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:06:38 +1100

Well hello again! I cannot believe its Friday!
So much has happened this week...you would have no doubt seen our new design website - I LOVE it! and the facebook page & logo is also different. Thanks so much to sprowt graphic design! Amber is amazing!

So many samples have gone out this week...here's a few,

The ever popular black vintage, shown here with powder pink & black ribbon

Isn't this a darling? Lemon yellow ribbon tops the 'cynthia ' invite off with style!

To have and to hold, soon to be featured in cosmo. Another gorgeous invite!

Cherry blossom was last weeks order!

Black vintage style reception stationery with a purple theme!

And this weeks invites will be posted up once there complete, 170 boxed invites! This bride's guests will be blown away!
Well thats it from me for another week, dont forget I am closing shop 7th March - 27th March with no emails or enquiries being answered. If you have any questions or want to make a booking, be sure to get in early!
Belinda xx

New look website

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:51:46 +1100

Thanks to a very talented lady, I now have a gorgeous new romantic look to the website - I hope you all love it!
I'm thrilled with the way its turned out! Let me know your thoughts.

I have just added a new release invite to the gold selection of invitations

'Empress'

She will be $7.95 but for a limited time only {for the month of February} Empress will be $6.95 inc envelope.
Book your place now to secure this price!

Last weeks order for Ningning also included blank thank you notes which I was unable to photograph until now, here they are...

Perfect for writing your own personalised message to thank each guest.

New shape bonbonniere tags have also been added to accessories & bonbonniere page. Here they are..

Working on some lovely invites this week as well as lots of samples and reception stationery. Dont forget I will be closing from March 7th - March 27th and will not be checking/answering emails during this time. All emails/bookings will be taken upon my return :)

Happy Friday
Belinda xx

Pending holiday closure

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:02:22 +1100

Well i've been so hard at work over the last few months its time to take a break and restore the mind!
So, from March 7th to March 27th i'll be completely switching off.
All emails will be answered in order upon my return and no new orders will be taken within this time.
I haven't done this since starting the business so i'm completely looking forward to it - Yipee!
Please place any orders you may require now so I can book you in.
Thanks Everyone!
Belinda xx

Its been a while...

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:38:03 +1100

Well its been forever since i've updated my blog and so much has happened!
Here is some of the work...

This week reception stationery including Placecards & Menu to match 'Mikaila'

Aleisha's save the dates were very cute...

The beautiful 'Windsong' invitation made to a brides colour theme turned out AMAZING!!!

This weeks order being sent to the Cayman Islands is the custom 'Hayley R' invitation

Guest books this week are popular, this is just one of them

New invites all released to the website...

I'll have heaps more photos to come very soon.

Just a little note that i'm pretty much booked out until Mid April. Rush orders will still be welcomed during some periods.
Bookings for July onwards are coming in quickly so please, if you know you want The Crystal Chandelier to complete your stationery, book ASAP to avoid dissapointment {or rush order fees!}

Belinda x

Facebook Competition Winner...

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:10:20 +1100

Announcing the winner of our Facebook 'birthday' competition
Congratulations to.....Claire Williams!!!!!

You have won;
15% off any invitations ordered
FREE RSVP cards & envelopes {max 100} valued at $200
FREE Table Seating Guide valued at $29.95
FREE Table Numbers for each table {max 10} valued at $39.50

Thank you to all the brides who entered and Congratulations Claire!

Claire..please contact me either via email or through the website xx

{true random number via random.org}

The Apple Isle Wedding Blog

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 19:41:41 +1000

Well today the lovely ladies over at The Apple Isle wedding blog
featured us & our invites ♥
Pop on over for loads of advice & inspiration for your wedding
from this creative wedding blog.

http://www.theappleaisle.com/

3rd Birthday Celebration

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 13:59:48 +1000

On Friday 26th it will be our third birthday, so to celebrate we will be releasing some
one off cards cards for all sorts of celebrations...
You must be a facebook fan to purchase one of these cards so head on over
to our page and "like" us for your chance to secure one xx

Click Here to be taken to facebook page

YUM YUM YUM

Sat, 23 Jul 2011 17:33:56 +1000

give your guests a gift thats more personal...I personally love anzac biscuits but anything you love would do! I came up with these today and if I could have my day over again, this would be on the table for all the guests xx

{these gorgeous wraps can be made for cookies or cd's for your guests}
prices vary - contact us for a quote

Inspirations

Sat, 23 Jul 2011 15:04:58 +1000

I love it when clients come to me with an inspiration board. It gives me so much to work with and really lets me know your style, taste and what to work with without asking all the long list of questions and sometimes failing to wow the client. If your a bride looking for a unique invite & wish for me to make it for you, put together a board of your own and see where it leads...

{the below invite is called 'Bethany' and will be available in the diamond collection Monday}

Our spring collection is soon to be released...

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 10:38:26 +1000

Our Spring collection, "the romance collection" will be released very soon to our website & facebook fans...but we are so excited we wanted to show you a tiny glimpse - we believe this may be our best collection to date ♥♥

{Sneak peek}

Mikaila in ivory

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 16:17:30 +1000

I absolutely love Mikaila in these requested colours - this bride requested the invitation less the swarovski crystal...

New invitations released...

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 10:42:07 +1000

Slate grey is so popular at the moment, so I thought i'd give you some examples of invitations using this colour. Soon to be added to the website, these new invites will add a touch of glam to your special day...

"MOLLY"
to be released in the platinum collection

"KENDRA"
to be released in the gold collection

Reception photos

Mon, 09 May 2011 14:32:36 +1000

These photos are from my past couple's wedding - Natalie & Andrew.
They looked awesome and suited the theme perfectly...
{photos kindly shared by Lauren Wellington}

FEATURED IN COSMO BRIDE♥♥♥

Tue, 03 May 2011 17:13:57 +1000

Today we picked up the latest copy of Cosmo Bride, and have been anxiously awaiting its arrival. Last month we worked with the lovely ladies at *appleblossom Weddings who styled the set & the talented Belinda from BPhotography who took all our lovely photos. The result is below - Cosmo's top pics for wedding stationery...yay ♥

You can visit appleblossom weddings at http://appleblossomweddingstasmania.blogspot.com/
or on facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/appleblossomweddings/146413658743777
BPhotography can be found on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Belinda.Fettke

Another gorgeous Guest Book

Sun, 01 May 2011 08:43:29 +1000

Last week I made this beautiful guest book to match with the 'Abby' invitation that was made in lovely off white {ivory}, the album was just gorgeous complete with white feather and swarovski crystal drop...

New Invites

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:00:39 +1000

I'm yet to figure out how to post these into the gallery {sorry!}
so i'm posting these here until i figure it out...

Divinity - $11.95

Royalty - $15.95

Diamontie Clasp - $15.95

Sarah in Bloom

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 16:12:14 +1000

Newest invite soon to be released...
Sarah in bloom ♥
$6.95 inc envelope.

Professional Photography of our Invites...

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 15:04:30 +1000

Well a couple of weeks ago we had to rush and organise some professional shots of a couple of invites for something very special next month {tune in for the details!}

I wanted to share the beautiful invitations with you...I'm absolutely in love with them...

A very big thank you to appleblossom weddings and Bphotography for there help!

xxx

Gorgeous Guest Book

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 10:24:30 +1000

I was contacted recently via our facebook page to design a guest book that suited a brides theme of red roses with black and silver.

She had previously ordered her stationery from a competitor and unfortunately they do not offer guest books.

After viewing her stationery I realised I had a paper available that suited and matched perfectly and this was the gorgeous bride Haley's Guest book outcome....

Latest Design

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 16:22:22 +1000

I'm absolutely inlove with this paper.... {Invitation is called "Garden Party"}

Soon to be released xxx

Happy Easter

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 16:07:34 +1000

Well Easter is finally upon us which means a whole heap of chocolate & a load of excercise afterwards! :)

Were closing for the break from Friday 22nd April until Tuesday 26th April to reload for the next few months.
All emails will be answered in order Tueaday morning and we apologise in advance for any inconvenience...
Have a lovely easter everyone...

Newest Invite Lydia

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 15:06:35 +1000

Lydia is our newest invitation and we are in love with her... Here we show her off with her matching stationery...

Natalie's Beautiful reception stationery

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 14:52:28 +1000

Natalie & Andrew were married in November and I haven't had a chance to display their beautiful wedding stationery....

Karys and Nathaniel's Perfect Save The Dates

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 14:32:32 +1000

Karys wanted something different - something unique and special. This is what we delivered...

This perfect save the date is compiled with a hand stamped & glittered backing on heavy card, the words and font flow effortlessly over the page while the swarovski crystal adds the finishing touch to the stylish formal announcement. We cannot wait until next March when we can show you her whole designed package!

Yuki's Beautiful Bali Wedding

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 14:26:51 +1000

Yay, Were so pleased to be able to show you yuki's beautiful wedding invitation and her matching bonbonniere & guest book. Guest books are something we haven't officially released yet, but will be doing so down the track.

Her bonbonniere boxes were her place cards/thankyou cards & bonbonniere all in one! What a way to save $$ and they look amazing!! What do you think??

Bruna's Beautiful Wedding Invitations - Black Vintage 'Large'

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 14:24:05 +1000

Bruna & Gui have ordered Vintage Black in a larger style invitation. They are going home to get married in Spain, and it is traditional to have half A4 size invitations. They worked out beautifully :)

Belindas Beautiful Invitations

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 13:51:12 +1000

This Week we have Belinda & Ashley's Beautiful Wedding Invitations. They also ordered matching wishing well's & Rsvp's. Closer to their wedding date we will be completing Menu's, Order of service & Bonbonniere. I can't wait to complete this order as the bride has chosen Yellow Jelly Beans for her guests! YUM!

We Finally Have A BLOG!

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 20:57:24 -0400

Well we've finally decided to activate a blog, to allow past, present & future brides to see what we do here & to be informed of new designs. We're so Excited!!