Damask still in demand

Congratulations to Mubrouka and Siraj who will be tying the knot halfway around the world in a traditional ceremony in Libya. Not to leave out close friends and relatives here in Canada, the bride's parents are throwing a pre-wedding reception at La Primavera in Woodbridge, to celebrate the occasion. Contacted by the bride-to-be herself, she requested an elegant, contemporary piece that incorporated her love of damask and came in on budget. The result was simply perfect!

There's no denying the beauty of this traditional design element — which is why so many modern brides are choosing to weave it throughout their wedding stationery and decor. Black and white is always in style, and a beautiful damask pattern is striking in this classic colour scheme. Pictured above is a layered panel invitation with a printed paper wrap used to tuck away the reply set, and map on the reverse. This invitation suite is a great alternative to a more expensive pocketfold — there's plenty of space for your event details and you still have a place to hold all of your inserts.