Elsje Designs create lifestyle decor and stationery with a Capetonian touch.

Monday, May 30, 2011

(Beach) Weddings by Marius

One of the people that we are always overjoyed to work with, is surely Marius! Stylish, well organised, meticulous, professional, always happy and sensible, but allowing us the utmost in creativity and pushing the boundaries... It is a joy to not only know him, but to work with this style savvy guy as well.

Marius, we look forward to the next trendsetting Garden Route wedding!! Well done.

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Izandi and Du Toit's Save the Date!

Izandi from I do weddings, is a young, vibrant, wedding planner with a killer sense of style and personality to match. When she came for her stationery consultation, we just knew that this would be something out of the ordinary. Her briefing was quite clear: not the usual, please!

We have already conseptualised the invitation, all that I can disclose, is that it would be trendsetting and a future best seller!

The team at Elsje Designs live for FRESH ideas and breaking the mould with new creative concepts in stationery.

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Vintage Circus II

Monday, May 23, 2011

Beautiful Bavarian Wedding!

It is always a joy to work with Doreen in Munich. This time round Verena and Paul's stationery fitted perfectly to their Bavarian themed wedding, it was stylish yet Bavarian which was important to the couple.

For more about Doreen's lovely work, please visit www.doreenwinking.de

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Yellow and Gray, still my favourite colour combination!

I love yellow and gray, especially this goldenrod shade with the earthier putty tone – it pops in the most subtle way…

Trying to find a fun and easy way to show off photos and present seating cards at your wedding? Look no further… than your laundry room that is! The simple DIY idea of using clothespins and hanging things from clotheslines is a great alternative to a typical table set up. Perfect for an outdoor wedding, virtually anything can hang from large or small lines.

As for the color palette… that’s just me! I love the soft creams and bright golds that scream warm summer time and tie all of the photos together so well.

Flights of Fancy for the most inspirational ideas ever!

The Design Process

step 1: GETTING TO KNOW EACH OTHER

Our first consultation is a creative meeting - our goal is to make your dream come true and design stationery that reflects your personality. Design choices including font & calligraphy options, paper, embellishments, ribbon and print techniques will be discussed. A refundable consultation fee of R300 is charged, we assure you that even if you would like to get ideas to make your own stationery, we would gladly share our secrets and give you ideas!

Alternatively, clients can also choose an existing design from our online shop - this is ideal if you are not able to meet with us at the studio.

step 2: QUOTE & DEPOSIT

Within a week we will provide you with a written quote - based on your consultation or online selection. Any additional design time spent, will be charged at our hourly rate of R300. A 50% deposit will be required to initiate the actual design process, based on your quote. Please supplyyour name as reference when you make your deposit.

step 3: ORDER FORM & WORDING SUGGESTIONS

On receipt of your deposit, we will forward an order form and a complete invitation wording manual with guidelines, etiquette and suggestions for you to compile your wording. Design will only begin after we received your completed order form.

step 4: DIGITAL MOCKUP: REVIEW & APPROVE THE PROOF

Based on your briefing we design a digital mock-up which we will e-mail to you. You will then have the opportunity to provide feedback and identify any changes you wish to make. The changes are integrated into a revised version that is submitted for your approval. Your first set of changes are free of charge, further changes will be billed at a fee of R300.00 per hour. Once you have approved the digital proof, Elsje Designs is not responsible for any future changes or mistakes.

step 5: PHYSICAL MOCKUP: FINAL APPROVAL & SIGN-OFF

After you have expressed satisfaction with the digital artwork - the layout, font, spelling and punctuation - we make a physical mock-up. Photographs will be emailed to you or can be signed off at the studio. The first mockup is free, any mockups thereafter will be billed at R250 per mockup.

step 6: PRINT, PRODUCTION & PICK-UP

Upon your final approval of the design, we will order paper and other materials for the production process to commence. We will complete work within 5 to 7 working days of receipt of your approved artwork. The balance outstanding will be due on collection of your stationery or before you arrange collection.

From decor to fabulous event stationery and styling, Elsje Designs makes the perfect statement for visual inspiration!

Pushing the envelope with trendsetting ideas

THE BUZZ