On the hunt for the perfect wedding invitations? If you're hovering between the convenience of online templates and the bespoke charm of custom designs, then semi custom wedding invitations might be the best option for you. So, what exactly are semi custom wedding invitations? They’re a boutique stationer’s mid-level offering that balance the ease of pre-made templates from online stores with a touch of personalization akin to custom illustrated wedding invitations. So, what are the benefits of semi custom? Let’s dive in! High Quality Invitations One of the biggest benefits of semi custom we ..read more

Cheers to the newly engaged couples of 2024! Did you say "Yes!" over the holidays? Congrats! Now, let's talk wedding stationery trends because, trust us, it's time to make those invitations as unforgettable as your love story. Here are the top 2024 wedding invitation trends that'll have your guests RSVPing with heart-eyed emojis! Personalization and Storytelling You know how everyone's all about personalization? Well, get ready for the next level: storytelling! Sharing your love story throughout your wedding day makes it all the more special, and your wedding stationery presents the perfect ..read more

If you're on the hunt for unique wedding invitation ideas and fun ways to sprinkle your wedding venue illustration throughout your wedding journey, you've come to the right place. In this blog, we'll unveil seven ways to spotlight your wedding venue illustration, not just on your invitations, but to your reception and beyond. 1. the envelope liner Let's kick things off with the classic choice - featuring your wedding venue illustration on your invitation’s envelope liner. It makes a statement when your guests open their invitation and gives them a sneak peek of the place where they’ll be spe ..read more

Are you imagining your wedding in a far-off paradise? If you caught the travel bug and your heart is set on saying, "I do" in an exotic locale, then your destination wedding invitations will need to excite your loved ones for an unforgettable adventure. Whether you're planning a beachside celebration, a charming European affair, or an intimate gathering in the mountains, we’ve got your back with tips on planning and designing destination wedding invitations that will set the tone for your once-in-a-lifetime experience. 1) Setting the Course: Timeline for Sending Save the Dates and Invitation ..read more

Happy New Year! And if you’re recently engaged, I hope it’s the happiest year ever. 2023 is such a fun time to be engaged and to plan a wedding–there’s so much out there to make your big day special! And while invitations may not be the first thing on your to-do list, you should still keep your wedding stationery in mind from the beginning. (Save the dates need to go out earlier than you think!) Plus, New Orleans weddings often (but not always!) err towards traditional wedding stationery, which means you’ll want to book a stationer early on to help you with this. Today, I’m offering some tips ..read more

I’m excited to share a new set of semi-custom wedding invitations! Called the “Simply Southern Wedding Invitation Collection,” each design features a monogram in a traditional southern layout. Think elegant script and serif fonts that caress the paper with a refined simplicity. If you love the traditional look and the idea of your own monogram, then this is the collection for you! View the Simply Southern Collection! The Details: I’m starting small with a group of four invitation suites–two with more ornate crests and two with simpler, modern/chic monograms. But I will be adding more in the n ..read more

It may be scorching outside right now, but fall weddings are just around the corner! If you haven’t purchased your 2023 fall wedding invitations yet, now’s the time to order! Or if you're on the ball for your 2024 wedding, it's a great time to explore your options.  Not sure where to start? We’ve got you! In this blog, we’ll cover 5 wedding invitation trends that are perfect for your fall wedding invites. fall wedding trend 1: Warm Color Scheme & Cream Paper Nothing says “fall” like a jewel-tone color pallet. Think gold, burnt orange, dark green, and burgundy. And there are so many ..read more

Catholic weddings are a common tradition in New Orleans. With over 100 Catholic Church parishes in New Orleans alone, several of which are grand cathedrals, it’s little wonder that so many Catholic ceremonies are celebrated here.  If you’ve chosen to celebrate your wedding with a Catholic Mass, then there are some unique details to consider, particularly for your wedding stationery. In this blog, we’ll discuss the particulars of a Catholic wedding invitation and additional Catholic ceremony stationery. 1. the catholic wedding invitation Catholic wedding invitation wording by itself is s ..read more

All photos in this post are credited to Berkley Martin Photography. Sarah and Rande chose to begin their married lives together before God in Sarah’s childhood church: Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Mandeville, Louisiana. Surrounded by a chic bridal party dressed in black and carrying white flowers, Sarah and Rande said “I do.” Family and personalized touches were important to Sarah, so we began her custom-made invitation with a focus on her church. I visited the church to take pictures for a venue illustration and to gather ideas for a custom monogram. I wanting to deliver someth ..read more

It’s no secret that bright and bold colors are trending for weddings in 2023! And here at Camellia Memories, we love color. If you like the idea of colorful wedding invitations, then we have the perfect floral wedding invites for you! View Our Floral Garden Collection Our Floral Garden collection is a set of 6 spring wedding invitations that  feature different southern flowers. All artwork in this collection is hand-drawn in our signature pastel style. Pastels are a soft, chalky medium that create colorful and romantic drawings. Each card in these suites include our floral pastel illustr ..read more