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Our Disney Invitation Collection's Complete!

While our original release date was slated for this fall, consdering the popularity of our June 2nd "Coming Soon....' Post, we worked extra hard the past three weeks to get the invitation line designed and perfected!

We are so happy to introduce our Disney Princess Inspired Collection, so without further ado...

In honor of our blog title, we will begin with the story of Ariel. Our Little Mermaid inspired invitation asks your guests to be 'Part of Your World!' Mimicking colors of the sea, as well as Ariel's Fins, this rhinestone studded invitation allows for beautiful simplicity, while capturing the feel and look of one of Disney's most beloved princesses. The corner designs, reflect Ocean Waves, while the print font does the same with the swirls beginning each line for added flare.

Next up is the beautiful Belle! Styling the invitation after her gorgeous gold gown and Beasts handsome blue suit; the gate fold style allowed us room for a sparkle gold ribbon, shadowing a solid gold ribbon and gold brooch. The interior corners are slatted for the wording layer and designed to look similar to the stain glass present in Beast's Castle. The infamous rose is also present amongst the wording.

In honor MBM's name, Cinderella, probably Disney's most popular princess, has the honor of being next! The invitation designed for Cinderella is nothing short of glamorous! The angle of the invitation, takes the shape of the glass slipper, while the glitter is intended to present the magic from the fairy godmother. The satin white ribbon and shimmer blue backing, are a perfect match to Cinderella's ball gown, with a simple brooch to add additional drama. Let's keep a close eye on the 2015 release of Disney's Cinderella movie and see if they stick to the original blue.

Disney's second oldest princess, is Aurora or as many of you know her... Sleeping Beauty. We tried to stay consistent with the vintage book style fonts for this one, as this movie begins and ends with a book opening and closing, representing Aurora's story. We ultimately decided on a book fold invitation to match the ideas presented in the movie. The gold and pink colors were used to match both her gown and her golden hair... the feel of the gold invitation, also represents the past.

Disney's Oldest Princess is Snow White... The colors used here are indicative of this porcelain beauty's dress and cape. We couldn't leave out the magic mirror, which encompasses the wording for the big day! The bow that adorns the front and interior pay homage to the bow Snow wears in her hair.

For our two newest princesses...

Rapunzel...The tangled movie gave us long golden locks, finished with flowers as well as Rapunzel's purple dress. The paper colors reflect her dress and the flag of her kingdom. The yellow ribbon and flowers, not only represent her hair, but also the golden sun logo the movie often showcases, in addition to the lanterns.

Lastly, is Elsa. The movie Frozen has gone viral, and while our original frozen invitation is performing wonderfully, since Elsa is so current, we decided to make another invitation to intensify the collection.
We've added sparkle to the pocket and exterior flap to denote winter... The white tulle bow and brooch parallel snow (and Olef) and the shimmer of the ice castle Elsa creates in the movie. The interior snowflake design and rhinestones are indicative of Elsa's swirling frozen magic!

If you have a love for Disney and the Princesses, these invitations are perfect for you and sure to impress your guests.

Please stay tuned for our upcoming line of Children's Invitations. Not only will they be Disney inspired, but also simple child friendly designs. For a sneak peak, please see our children's version of the tangled invitation below!

Oh Canada....

This past week we had the pleasure of completing Jamie and Mitchell's Wedding Invitations! The bride and groom, a handsome couple from the the beautiful Saskatoon, SK in central Canada. 

It's no surprise that our glitter invitations, are very popular, however, this couple changed it up a bit. Using a simple flat layout, with no folder, they decided to use a gold and silver mixed glitter backing, with shimmer ivory paper for their wording. Their RSVP boasts unique pictures, allowing guests to choose their meal based on the images...

You may also notice the custom logo that adorns the back on the invitation. It's something new we are adding to all non-folder CUSTOM DESIGN invitations, letting the couples know the invitations are unique, solely to them... 

We couldn't be happier for this lovely couple and hope November 9th brings them a perfect day!

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Coming Soon.... Out of the MBM Vault

As many of you know, Disney's Cinderella is the inspiration behind the name 'Magic Beyond Midnight.' Recently, the Walt Disney Company announced the 2015 release of Cinderella, making it perfect timing for an announcement of our own! Coming this fall, MBM will be releasing a line of invitations inspired by Disney's most beautiful stories...

Currently, MBM is in the midst of designing these wedding invitations, inspired by your favorite Disney Princesses. These invitations will not be your normal, child friendly, picture filled invitations, but rather grown up versions of the stories that we love.

While these invitations will boast colors that mimic your favorite princesses, sparkles and some other surprises, what you will not see, are photos or silhouettes of the princesses or other characters present on the designs... What we are working to achieve is a more elegant, formal version of invitations for those brides who want to add touches of Disney Magic to their day, without overworking the notion of Mickey Ears...

These invitations will be suitable for our very own, real life princesses and I am certain that once completed, Ella, Belle, Ariel, Snow White, Aurora, Rapunzel, Elsa and Anna will agree...

 

 

 

To see the Official Teaser Trailer for the 2015 release of Disney's Cinderella, click here.
 
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Rebecca's Shower

Last weekend we had the privilege of attending our dear friend Rebecca's shower. Since we were recruited to design her stationary (photos to follow in our upcoming blog), we knew we were expected to get creative with her gifts!

We came up with a theme that related to Rebecca and Joe's Wedding photos... Anything and everything the soon to be Mr. & Mrs. could use to spruce up their pictures, take pictures of or take pictures with were included in their basket of fun! Along with the items we made, we came up with a poem explaining the meaning of each to the couple and the guests of the shower...

After the planning

and bachelorette fun,

After the party

when the wedding is done

You will still have the memories

But they too will fade

Your pictures will capture

The moments you’ve made

To make sure they’re perfect

With each pose and smile

We’ve made some things to help you

With your trip down the aisle

This hanger we’ve bent

Molded and shaped

Will hold up your dress

With your new name and date

To remind you of your vows

Here are stickers for your shoes

The Brides Say ‘I Do’

And the groom’s say ‘Me Too’

To announce your entrance

Jack can carry this sign

Letting Joe know

You’re not too far behind

When Ralph makes his speech

We’ll all raise our glasses

You’ll need these flutes

To join in the masses

This ampersand tells the story

of your wedding day

Take photos with it

We made it pink and gray

 

This Mr. & Mrs. Sign

celebrates the new bride and groom

Use it on your sweetheart table

then hang it in your bedroom

The photos you collect

will have style and flare

guests use this hashtag

smile, then share

                                     

Can’t wait for the big day!! We love you both!

Regina & Jenna

Stay tuned for more on Joe and Rebecca as the wedding day approaches!!

Poem copyright of Magic Beyond Midnight 2014

Here's to 30 S'more Years!!

This past weekend we had the pleasure of celebrating Jenna'a parents 30th wedding anniversary.
We chose the dramatic black and gold color scheme for the event, which was held at Brix Restaurant in Belleville NJ.
Invites were a modern square invite emphasizing that this couple "still" do after 30 years, which even included a black rhinestone to dot the "i" for some added flair.

Centerpieces were made to match with black sprayed branches, gold accent flowers and crystal lit up from the bottom with some LED bases. Hanging candle baskets finished the look.

To not only celebrate 30 wonderful years, we also celebrated the arrival of some warm weather with s'more favor mason jars complete with a black and gold tag.

Happy Anniversary to Mr. & Mrs. Giordano!!

Lone Star Love .... AMBER & BRADLEY

We have completed our journey with Amber and Bradley, a beautiful couple from the Lone Star State of Texas. Last week had the privilege of sending them their completed wedding invitations!

This sassy couple, decided on silver sparkle, with Navy and Fuchsia accents! The invitation backing is made of thick silver glittered cardstock, with an ivory shimmer writing layer on top. Amber sought out a different invitation layout than the traditional. They chose to highlight their names in a shadow box font, followed by all script details! A perfect choice for these square beauties....

The font is printed all navy with a knotted satin fuchsia ribbon. The invitation housed a matching RSVP card and envelopes with the same font designs.

We truly enjoyed working with this unique couple and wish them the best of luck this August!

Congratulations AMBER AND BRADLEY!

To purchase this style invitation, feel free to visit our ETSY shop!!

California Dreamin'

Shimmer, Sparkle and Shine are no strangers to the wedding industry. Whether it's here on the East Coast or on the Golden Shores of sunny California, brides have one thing in common, they love to add glitz to their wedding accessories!

About two months ago we had the pleasure of beginning our journey with Tina, a beautiful California bride, and her hubby to be David, the couple living about an hour west of the stunning city of San Fransisco. 

David and Tina prepped to be wed, while visions of sugarplums danced in their head...

The bride and groom chose a beautiful invitation, with a plum finished font, shimmer plum envelopes and ribbon, and a sparkle layer sure to outshine the brightest stars in the sky.

The three layer invitation also boasted a satin plum bow, which was the perfect touch of purple, accenting the font color flawlessly. Guests should expect these beauties to arrive in sparkle plum envelopes.

         Congratulations Tina & David!! 

 

To find out more about this invitation or to make a purchase, please visit the listing on our etsy shop! 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/183098707/glitter-wedding-invitation-plum-and

We love working with our California clients and are looking forward to our next Golden State Couple... Sam and Brian!!