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| Cake by JCakes |
Last year I was a rookie in the industry. Although I'd made jewelry for weddings, I hadn't spent much time in the presence of other wedding professionals.
That changed in early December 2009 - when I was invited to a networking event by Connecticut Perfect Wedding Guide.
It's no understatement to say that the course of my life changed that night.
I caught the bug.
And since blame needs to be laid somewhere, I'll credit these two lovely ladies, who were introduced to me by ... my husband! He came along as my guest (handholding at its finest) and did his fair share of networking on my behalf.
You know how people say that the conversation flowed like wine?
It did that night!
Architecture, ceramics, and the Old World (which is where I was headed a few days later) in the space of a few short hours. And we parted with a promise - that I would bring back a piece of the Old World in the form of lace from my homeland.
I am happy to say I kept my promise, and that when we met again in February of 2010 I was given a personal introduction to the world of Praez Occasions.
What a world!
Praez Occasions is a full-service design firm with an unconventional flair for making lasting impressions.
The focus is on helping clients announce their affairs with exceptional quality and sophistication; expressive of their distinct vision, style and persona.
Praez Occasions was birthed in 2004 - as an extension of its mother company Praez Media; to provide couture, bespoke invitations to brides, corporate and individual clients alike.
Rae Boykin and Zeb Powell came from corporate backgrounds in business administration, marketing and accounting, but were disenchanted by the mundane, cookie-cut, customized invitation companies available to them. Thus began a journey, through their innate passion for graphic design, font and paper, to unite their two passions into what is known today as Praez Occasions.
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| Design for Therez Fleetwood Bridal of Dallas, Texas |
Zeb and Rae have this to say about their art.
Inspired by everything around us, we design and hand-craft custom creations that entail rich tones, textures and unique embellishments from around the world.
Authentic Swarovski crystals, beautiful jeweled brooches and pins, imported Thai silk boxes, folios, wraps and pouches.
Save the Date cards, invitations, programs, escort and menu cards are all fabulously handcrafted to the clients' specifications (including use of different languages) and shipped all over the world.
Today's luxury events require a higher level of detail and impeccability than beautiful paper and fonts, Rae says. We answer the call with exquisite options that take your stationery to the next level.
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| Photo by Dina Rudick for the Boston Globe |
They are certainly getting their point across.
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I have to add here that - upon request - Zeb and Rae can also service your event with sustainable specialty papers that are eco-friendly, FSC / SFI certified, and even tree-free.
If you're looking for people you can trust to take your vision and bring it to life, I can't recommend Praez Occasions highly enough. And as you can see - their work truly does speak for itself.
Experience the difference Praez Occasions makes – and see what gorgeous things they can do for your next event!
Visit their website, email them on invitations@praezoccasions.com, follow them on Facebook, or call them, toll-free, on 888.697.7239.
Alternatively you can talk to them on Skype using praezoccasions.
If you are in Connecticut, you can visit them (by appointment) at their studio.
60 Connolly Parkway
Suite 10C
Hamden, CT 06514
This Sunday, November 7th, Zeb and Rae will be at the Perfect Bridal Extravaganza at The Woodwinds in Branford. The first few brides to visit their table will get $100 gift certificate towards their invitations - so make sure you get there first!
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