Real Wedding :: Jay & Joe

This was a romantic yet modern affair pulled together beautifully with the help of some amazing vendors including wedding design by Jennifer Bergman Weddings. We created an elegant set of stationery in cream, taupe and black for this couple who I never had the pleasure of meeting because they live in South Africa! This beautiful wedding was also featured on Style Me Pretty Canada! To see the full feature of gorgeous images captured by Sharon Litchfield Photography click here!

Wedding Photography: Sharon Litchfield Photography / Event Planning + Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings / Floral Design: Laurel’s On Whyte / Ceremony + Reception Location: LUX Steakhouse & Bar / Stationery: Pinkpolka Wedding Design / Bride’s Shoes: Jimmy Choo / Wedding Dress: Essense of Australia via Pure Bridal / Linens: Arlene Yam Decor / Dueling Pianists: Lindsey Nagy and Jesse Peters

Freebie! Printable Christmas Cards

As our gift to you this holiday season we are posting a free download of DIY Christmas cards! With all the electronic correspondence in our lives many of us have forgotten the value of a hand-written note. Don't let this Christmas pass by without sending holiday love to your family and friends! 

Click here to download the PDF for your printable holiday cards and follow the directions below.

What you need:     

1. Desktop printer

2. White card stock (Letter-size)

3. Scoring tool (the dull side of a butter knife works well)

4. X-acto knife

5. Cutting mat

6. A2 envelopes

Directions:     

1. Print the PDF file, using your desktop printer; 

2. Use a scoring tool to score along the dotted blue lines; 

3. Use an X-acto knife and cutting mat to trim along the solid black trim lines; 

4. Carefully fold the card in half along the score line once it is fully trimmed;

5. Finally, write a personalized message, address your envelope and put it in the mail with a stamp!

Design 1 (Page 1 of PDF)

Design 2 (Page 2 of PDF)

London's 3!

It seems like just yesterday I was designing the invite for my niece London's 2nd birthday! My how time flies and little ones grow so quickly. This year I created a girly invite with doodle flowers in black, white, and pink. Check it out below!

We've Moved!

Please update your address book as we have moved!
Pinkpolka Wedding Design is now located in the trendy 124 Street area!

10632B 124 Street (2nd Floor)
Edmonton, Alberta  T5N 1S3

Please click here for a printable map with directions and parking information!

Seeking Studio Intern

Pinkpolka Wedding Design is a boutique design studio specializing in custom wedding invitations and stationery. We are seeking a talented designer to intern at our design studio in the Edmonton area.

The internship is a 3-6 month, non-paid position that is best suited for graphic design students with a passion for paper art and a genuine interest in the stationery industry. We offer interns a variety of design projects that can be used in a portfolio (with credit) along with real work experience for a resume. Depending on performance during the internship, a part-time contract position
as a Junior Designer or Studio Assistant may be offered.

DUTIES
An intern’s duties will include a variety of special projects including:
•    Design of corporate promotion material
•    Scan invitations and create layered Photoshop images
•    Concept development for catalogue design
•    Create digital image files for catalogue from native InDesign files

SKILLS
Applicants must possess the following skills:
•    Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop
•    Proficiency with Macs and Apple software/hardware
•    A design aesthetic and style which compliments our work
•    Exceptional typography, layout, and illustration skills
•    Ability to effectively manage and organize digital files
•     Good communication skills (written & verbal)

TRAITS
We are seeking students who are:
•    Outgoing and eager to learn
•    Meticulously organized
•    Creative thinker and problem solver
•    Enthusiastic about design and stationery

If this sounds like you, please complete our online application at: www.pinkpolkadesign.com/intern

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates’ education and experience best meets the needs of the position. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

Personal Project :: A Charming Country Baby Shower!

Last Sunday I had the honour of hosting a baby shower for my best friend who is due with her first child later this month. The shower turned out beautifully so I thought I would share some of the photos. I need to thank all our friends and Réanne's family for helping me bring all the shower details together.

I wanted to make this an elegant brunch affair with some cute and tasty breakfast treats! We had some yummy appetizers including fruit cups, yogurt cups, maple bacon skewers, mini quiche, french toast bites, mini ham & swiss croissants, and assorted pastries. I also had Bluebird Cakes create custom favor cookies for guests to take as they were leaving.

The simple typographic invitations had a country flair with the incorporation of petite floral fabrics sewn in the shape of a flag banner. I used the same fabric throughout the decor for table runners, a banner, and even on the favor packaging.

I had a wonderful time planning this shower and can't wait to meet her little boy!
Congrats to the Lobay family! Lots of love, Jenelle

Real Wedding :: Jenelle & Terence

The approaching long weekend will be my first wedding anniversary! Saying that, I thought there was no better time to finally share the very special wedding photos captured by JDS Photography. My husband and I had such a wonderful day and looking back we both agree we wouldn't have changed a thing! We were lucky enough to be featured on the main page of the ultimate wedding blog, Style Me Pretty. You can view the Style Me Pretty feature here.

The day would not have been possible without the amazing vendors who helped create our special day:
Wedding Planning :: Nuance Occasions
Photography :: JDS Photography
Stationery :: Pinkpolka Wedding Design
Catering :: D'Lish Urban Kitchen & Wine Bar
Venue :: Latitude 53 Visual Culture
Dessert :: Whimsical Cake Studio
Decor Rentals :: Elegant Touches 
Dress Design :: R O O Y Couture