So I went to Jaffa Printing to have them bid on printing our Pink Wedding Planner and look what I found-- beautiful wedding invitations! Rob gave me a grand tour of the place. I really love learning about everyone's business and I realized that day I know nothing about printing! Oh well, that 's why I hire a professional to do this!!

                                              Here are some of the latest, greatest invites I saw... 

                 This couple is just plain darling- but the invitation makes them really stand out! 

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                                   Another cute couple with the invitation done in just their style!

Helpful Hints When Ordering Wedding Invitations brought to you by Jaffa Printing:

• Order early. It is best to order 2-3 months prior to the date of your wedding. This allows plenty of time during the proofing process to make sure your invitation is exactly what you have envisioned. We will do as many proofs as you need to see until you LOVE your invitations!
• It is a good idea to order 25 extra invitations. It it a lot less expensive to run off a few more rather than having to pay to have your invitations put back on the press at a later date.
• If you are rushed for time. Ask for your envelopes early. You can begin addressing them while we are in the process of printing your invitations saving you time in the long run.
• Let us help you with your wording. Invitations should follow certain rules of social etiquette. We have professionals who have been trained to offer suggestions and guide you in the process of wording your invitations properly.
• When planning a budget for your invitations be sure to think about postage. Keep in mind that square invitations have to be hand cancelled at the post office and will cost more to mail. 
• Are you a bride on a budget? Be sure to check out our brides on a budget section on our website. We  have a large selection of invitations that will work with any budget. If you have something in mind and would like ideas on how to make it more affordable, just ask. We would be happy to make suggestions that will make your dream invitation come to life with any budget.

Thanks Jaffa for letting me hang out with you guys the other day- I could have stayed there all day- oh, maybe I did! You were so personable and made the process seem simple and I'm sure that's a big reason brides love to work with you!  

Christy, whose grandfather started Jaffa Printing, sent me some info on how the business got started which I found interesting... Here's her story

                                                                   My grandfather Charlie Jaffa, the Printer

My grandfather started the business 84 years ago. He lost his mom when he was 8 and his dad when he was only 9 years old. He ended up being raised by his step mom who wasn't very kind to him. 

He tried to get a job as a newspaper boy but they gave the job to someone bigger, more apt to do the things newspaper boys did. He vowed from that day forward that he would begin his own printing company & put that newspaper right out of business. 

Jaffa Printing never did print any newspapers but we've been printing wedding invitations & commercial printing ever since. It is a way of life for my entire family. I grew up in the business along with 5 of my siblings. I am so thankful for the legacy he gave us. I love that you can still smell the ink and hear the hum of the printing presses running today.