ISNT IT INVITING? Arak Kanofsky Studios Offers Couples Exceptional Options for Creating One-Of-A-Kind Wedding Stationery

Arak Kanofsky Studios is a couture stationery house specializing in premium quality, hand-crafted wedding stationery and related items.

Roseto, PA -- When was the last time a wedding invitation made you do a double-take? For
couples planning their nuptials, finding the wedding stationery that makes their invitees say, Wow!" can be a difficult task. Lucky for them there is Arak Kanofsky Studios...

Arak Kanofsky Studios is a couture stationery house specializing in premium quality, hand-crafted wedding stationery and related items. Founded by husband and wife team, Nathan Kanofsky and Heather Arak-Kanofsky, the Studio enables couples to actively participate in the creation of a unique stationery wardrobe that reflects their commitment to one another, as well as
their individual spirit and style.

Gone are the days when a wedding invitation simply declared a couples intent to marry along with the time, date and location," says Heather Arak-Kanofsky. Todays couples are savvier. They want their wedding stationery to not only illustrate their love; they want it to be distinctive, unforgettable and to tell their own unique story. A couple tells us what they
envision. Its then up to us to interpret their
vision and ultimately create mini works of art for
them."

So what are some options for couples planning their 2003 nuptials? Arak Kanofsky offers the following suggestions:

No Passport Necessary - Dreaming of a ceremony in an exotic locale? You dont have to spend a small
fortune flying close relatives around the globe.
Instead, bring the location to you. For example, a couple who lives in Dallas may want to celebrate with a Parisian theme because thats where the groom proposed. Another couple might rejoice in their shared religion and call for a Tibetan theme. Arak Kanofsky can tailor a stationery wardrobe that features customized antique maps, hand paintings of sentimental landmarks or menus in French, Italian and German.

Culture Club - Youre Irish, hes German. How can you pay homage to both cultures? Weve worked with couples who were Dutch and Irish, Korean and Jewish, and Italian and Portuguese. Each couple wants to celebrate their individual cultural heritage and its up to us to represent each accurately and visually," explains Ms. Arak-Kanofsky. Every piece of wedding stationery from Save-the-Date cards to place cards to actual invitations can reflect both languages, while
hand painted or printed images symbolic of both
cultures can figure prominently.

ROYGBIV - Arak Kanofsky says more and more couples are expressing themselves through color. Some of the colors the Studio predicts will be popular for 2003 include hot pink and orange, burnt orange and plum, and saturated gem tones. They suggest using color combinations to reflect a specific locale. For example, red clay and turquoise represent Arizona to a T, sage and plum lend a feel for New Orleans, azure and sepia conjure images of Capri, while olive and citrus communicate a Tuscan flair.

Accessorize This - No wedding stationery wardrobe
would be complete without matching accessories. Meet Your Fellow Guests" Booklets offer a whos who at a weekend wedding celebration. Escort Card Trees offer a unique way of displaying place cards. The guests
name is on the front, while the table assignment is on the reverse side. Attendants cut them off the tree and give them to guests as they are seated. Fan Programs are flat paper fans that have either pretty beaded or ribbon handles. The paper can be hand painted, printed or made into a drawn toile, and include a fitting quote or the wedding date. Petal Cones are paper cones that can be hand painted or printed with phrases such as Love is in the air" or Happily ever after." The cones are fastened with a stitch and filled with something to shower the happy couple with.

Arak Kanofsky Studios work has been featured in the New York Times, InStyle, Grace Ordmondes Wedding Style, Brides, Bridal Guide and Martha Stewart Living. The Studio works with a number of upscale boutiques across the country including Letter Perfect in Santa Barbara, DK Schulman Design in New York, Paces Papers in Atlanta, Silberman Brown in Seattle, Paper Caper in Boston and Just Paper & Tea in Washington, D.C., among others.

For more information, please visit
www.arakkanofskystudios.com.

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