Simplicity is key
June 22, 2009
One page says it all
Keep it simple with this single page design on recycled paper. Little yellow petals in the background make it such a pretty invitation card. The sheer ribbon adds a handcrafted look to it.
To envelope or not to envelope
April 25, 2009
Wedding cards have gone through different trends over the years, afrocentric cards included… one of the popular trends is to have cards designed that do not require an envelope. Some believe this makes the cost of the card come down, others want to keep their cards very simple that way.
The mode of delivery of the wedding cards is key in making the decision on the use of envelopes. The type of card is another factor, handcrafted cards with embellishments stuck on them, like most afrocentric ones would be, do best with some kind of protection, cards that will be posted will doubtless require envelopes, whereas those that are hand delivered can do without.
At the end of the day, this is a personal decision and each couple must decide what works for them.
Handcrafted – a definition
March 7, 2009
Handcrafted – from the word handicraft…. to make something using manual skill.
Our handcrafted cards, most of which have an afrocentric feel or are african theme based, all have great individuality and character. Great care is taken with each card to ensure that it maintains just that. With the african themed ones, the beadwork is carried out by maasai women community groups, each bead design, being painstakingly made to specific design.
We as Envision Tarizi, are proud to be supporting local enterprise and uplifting the economic status of the rural woman.
As we celebrate International Women’s Day – kudos to all the beautiful strong women in the world, who have achieved so much.
Pretty Napkins
March 8, 2008
Enhance your table decor with pretty coloured napkins, printed with the couple’s names and wedding date.
The Natural Look
February 23, 2008
Recycled paper from water hyacinth, adds a wealth of texture and character to this single face invitation.
Stark White
February 9, 2008
Stark white complements any colour scheme.
Beautiful Black
August 4, 2007
Black recycled paper, with a silver sheen, rolled into a scroll. Black works with most colours and can be used to contrast pink, orange, red, lime green very effectively. Scrolls can be bulky and are not advisable for mailing.
Wedding Invitation Wording
April 13, 2007
The intricacies of text on a wedding invitation can be a big debate. Let’s take it from the Kenyan perspective. A wedding involves the whole family and community. In most Kenyan traditions, the groom’s family hosts the reception. However when it comes to the wedding invitation, both family’s names are included. Therefore when considering the text to use on a Kenyan wedding invitation, it is best to include the parents names. They are always are proud to be acknowledged and included in every aspect of the wedding celebration.
Sample
Mr and Mrs Arnold Chameda
and
Mr and Mrs Patrick Mbiu
invite you to share in the joy of the marriage uniting their children
Karina Amani
and
Daniel Mboi.
This celebration of love will be
on Saturday 12th October 2008
All Saints Cathedral, Nairobi.
Reception follows thereafter
Nairobi Serena Hotel.
Uhiki
October 17, 2006
Rich in colour, burgundy and gold design. Traditional motifs of dancers celebrating the happy occasion of a wedding are in the forefront of the card. “Uviki” is the Embu word for “wedding”.
Squares Invitation
October 17, 2006
Squares motif embossed on a plain ivory background, with the couple’s initials printed in the middle of the motif. Invitation text is printed on translucent paper. The understated and elegant look.
