Affordable Custom Invitation Options Now Express Unique
Personality For Entertaining and Social Functions
Fairway, KS March 15, 2005 -- Attention all brides, hostesses, party throwers
and imaginative gift givers! Here's the shop you'll visit again and again. It's
David Gregory at 2712 West 53rd Street, in the Fairway Shops at Shawnee Mission
Parkway and Belinder in Fairway, Kansas - offering a fabulous selection of
invitations, stationery papers and stocks, new unique gift items, prices to meet
every budget, and caring customer service.
"My favorite and most frequent customer complaint is ‘You've got too much to
choose from!’” said co-owner Greg Wilson, who keeps things fresh and plentiful
on the personalized stationery and invitations side of the business. Wilson is
quick to point out that the ever changing and colorful on-display gifts, candles
and greeting cards are a result of co-owner David Denefrio’s skillful eye and
passion for spotting trends. Denefrio summarized his buying philosophy by saying
“We try to carry things that are a little different, that you don't see
everywhere. Finding unique items is a constant challenge due to the increasing
global economy and limited display space in the store. This means we have to
continually rotate through our product selection to keep it fresh for our loyal
customers."
Custom invitations are, of course, David Gregory’s specialty, and Wilson
stays on top of these trends. The selection of imprintables, the papers with
decorative borders and designs made for computer printing, seem to be
multiplying before his eyes. "People today are more comfortable printing their
own pieces," said Wilson, "and with the money they save in printing, they feel
they can look for a really fabulous invitation."
David Gregory can provide it - imprintables and others - including the latest
in pearlized papers, vellums, embellishments and other add-ons. "I think we
probably have one of the best selections in town," said Wilson, "and something
in every price range. It's important to me that my customers feel comfortable
within their budget."
But, where David Gregory really shines is working with each customer to
create a truly unique invitation that conveys their own individuality and
vision. Whether the event is a wedding, a shower, a cocktail or dinner party, a
reception or business function, David Gregory thrives on taking the time it
takes to understand the vision you have for your event so it can be effectively
communicated through your invitation. The invitation will provide guests with
their first impression of the event. Making an impression they will always
remember and making sure your event stands out from a growing sameness in
society today is where David Gregory excels, with unsurpassed attention to
detail and a commitment to customer service.
Trends in weddings - Save the Dates! Brides, grooms and their families are
now frequently sending a Save the Date announcement or packet. Typically used
for holiday weddings or when guests must travel long distances, Save The Date
cards simply inform guests when the ceremony will occur. They give guests plenty
of time to make travel arrangements and might include contact information for a
particular travel agent, if one is coordinating the wedding arrangements. The
card may match the invitation, though it is more frequently a much more casual
and creative expression of the couple’s personality. The packet may include
hotel suggestions, weekend activities, directions, nearby places to visit,
restaurants, shopping etc. Whether your wedding is in your hometown or is a
"destination wedding,” (a wedding in a resort town, sometimes where neither
family is from) you'll want to let everyone know the details. With all the
planning that goes into a wedding, couples want to give their guests plenty of
time and information so everyone will be there for their special day. Save The
Date cards should only be sent to people on the guest list and should indicate,
“Invitation to follow” at the bottom of the card.
Other wedding invitation trends also include the use of mixed fonts and the
minimalist look with lots of white space and small type. Wilson also indicated
he has noticed the dimension of the invitations also seems to be changing from
square to a more elongated vertical size. Exciting color alternatives to white
and ivory and letterpress, a printing technique on soft papers, are also making
a huge impact. Many of the companies are adding these sizes and styles of
printing to their offerings. But the traditional invitation is still very
popular, per Wilson. "Traditional is always there," he said. "You'll love it 20
years from now."
Unique gifts - What do you give to the person who has everything? Try
monogrammed stationery or glassware. “You can never have enough,” says Denefrio.
His suggestions continue with “What about a Scrabble charm bracelet or necklace,
a hand blown vase or perhaps a fabulously scented candle or a great picture
frame? 'Girlfriend' and friendship gifts, candles, and items with fun sayings
and monograms are increasingly popular today.”
What’s new at David Gregory...online shopping at www.DavidGregoryOnline.com.
Shop for stationery and gifts in the comfort of your own home, 24/7. The folks
at David Gregory are continually adding items to their online selection to make
the shopping experience more convenient for their loyal customers. In addition,
their large online selection allows customers outside the greater Kansas City
area to experience the caring and knowledgeable customer service previously
available only to patrons of their retail store. Skillful assistance is only a
phone call or email away.
Local customers can also shop online and have it ready for pickup from the
store - with no added shipping costs. An exciting new addition for David
Gregory.
But, you still can’t beat browsing because it will always remain half the
fun! So, stop by David Gregory soon and enjoy having “too much to choose from!”
About David Gregory, Inc. Founded in 2000, David Gregory, Inc. specializes in
custom invitations, personalized stationery, unique gifts and greeting cards.
The company operates a retail store in the Fairway Shops at Shawnee Mission
Parkway and Belinder, centrally located in the Kansas City suburb of Fairway,
Kansas. David Gregory, Inc. is locally owned and operated and is open from 10
a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and
Saturday.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Greg Wilson
David Gregory, Inc.
913.384.1114
913.384.1112 (fax)
http://www.DavidGregoryOnline.com
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