Meet the Invitation Maven
Hi! My name is Marlene Widawer, but I am also known as the “Invitation Maven.” Maven means “expert” in Yiddish, and people call me that not only because of the beautiful invitations they receive, but because they so much enjoy the experience. A creative, interesting and unique invitation is the first thing your guests will see and is the best way to get the party started. And I LOVE working with my clients to create the perfect invitation for their event.
Here at Invitation Maven, everything we do is truly custom designed and made. It goes from your imagination to our discussions and right into your design. Get your inspiration from anywhere, and we’ll make it a reality. Invitation Maven isn’t just about the finished invitation, but in the memories you make along the way. I love working with people, and my passion is to help my clients create memories that last a lifetime.
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What Are Truly Custom Invitations™?
The Invitation Maven creates truly custom invitations that are much more unique, creative and personal to you than what you’ll ever find in a catalog. Go to other sites and you can customize their pre-made designs with your name, date and event location. That’s “personalization” not “customization.” We don’t “customize” an already-created design. Instead, we start from a blank canvas and design a full invitation suite -- exactly as you envision it -- together.
Custom Invitations
Custom Wedding Invitations
Your wedding invitation is the preview to the most important day in your new life together, and should reflect your personality and style. Start dreaming here.
Custom Bar/Bat Mitzvah Invitations
A Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah is a special day in your child’s life. Your invitation suite should reflect not only the fun and excitement of the party, but the significance and traditions of the milestone as well.
Custom Birthday Party Invitations
Life is meant to be enjoyed and celebrated; what better way is there to celebrate life than to recognize a special birthday with a party? Plan yours today!
Custom Corporate & Charity Event Invitations
Whether you are planning a gala, awards dinner, retreat, golf tournament, or a fundraising event, your invitation is your guests’ first look at the celebration that awaits them.
We also do other kinds of custom invitations and announcements, including baby shower invitations, birth announcements, graduation party invitations, graduation announcements, holiday cards, and just about anything else you can think of.
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Laser Cut Designs
Want an invitation and event decor that your guests will be talking about for years to come? Incorporate custom laser cut elements into your design for a unique and truly magnificent touch of elegance. Laser cutting allows us to add detailed and intricate design elements to your invitations and event decor that will take it from gorgeous to truly unforgettable.
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Invitation and Party Decor Services
Invitation Services
Our services don’t stop when the invitations are printed. We can help you with invitation addressing, custom postage, stuffing and mailing, response tracking, and more. Make your event stress-free with our help.
Our services don’t stop when the invitations are printed. We can help you with invitation addressing, custom postage, stuffing and mailing, response tracking, and more. Make your event stress-free with our help.
Party and Event Decor
From sign-in boards, event programs, and seating cards to centerpieces, table numbers and more, we will bring the beauty of your invitations into your event.
From sign-in boards, event programs, and seating cards to centerpieces, table numbers and more, we will bring the beauty of your invitations into your event.
Graphic Design Services
Whether you need a logo for your event or business, new business cards, brochure or marketing layouts, or anything else in print or on the web, our professional design services will give you the look you want.
Our Blog
Why You Should Hire an Event Planner – Even During a Pandemic
A real-life story about how an event planner didn’t let high winds blow everything for her client I have written a few articles stressing the importance of hiring a professional event planner (you can read many of the reasons why in my articles, here and here). As an event professional who is often on-site while … Read more
Best of the Blog 2020: Black and White at Our Love in Color – Urban Boho Wedding Inspiration
2020 wasn’t all bad! Invitation Maven has been featured in the Best of the Blog 2020: Black and White at Our Love in Color! Do us a solid and vote for #3 – Urban Boho Wedding Inspiration. Click here to go to the contest page. Below are some photos of our work from this gorgeous … Read more
Neon Wedding Invitation by Invitation Maven Featured in The Knot
Invitation Maven is proud to announce that one of our custom invitation suites was just featured in The Knot! Missy and Peter had a distinct vision for their February 2020 wedding: NEON, and the colors in the invitation suite introduced Missy and Peter’s guests to their unique neon color palate. As you can see in … Read more
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Schedule Your Inspiration Session
It’s never too early to start planning your event and to decide who you are going to work with. Let’s schedule your inspiration call or meeting. We’ll talk about your event and start imagining how wonderful it’s going to be. Fill out the form on this page and let’s get started.
