Q+A: ILIYA INVITATIONS

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With Sydney based luxury wedding stationery designer, Iliya Invitations you can expect trusted experience and originality! "I'm all about custom designs! I obssess over all things handcrafted and unique and I work closely with a range of Australian suppliers who master and love what they do, and who I trust entirely to deliver the best possible print and fine art solution." Iliya Invitations designer Jess shares.

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As a qualified graphic designer, Jess specialises in creative concept development, graphic design, online creative design, print and publication. Jess prides herself to work directly with all of her clients, to create a safe atmosphere where she is trusted and completely vulnerable to their creative thinking!

"we are a custom based design business that strives on originality and storytelling."

how and when was iliya invitations born?
ILIYA invitations launched in January 2019, soon after my hubby-to-be popped the big question! My engagement inspired a creative motion and need to share all of my ideas and visions to others who felt that same high! And so, here we are!

We are professional storytellers and we're here to combine, enhance and perfectly intertwine every love story through originality and custom based concepts.

is there a story you would like to share from your experiences?
I am currently doing that as we speak! ILIYA is built on a foundation of love, memories and most importantly family, including my personal journey as I fall right into that category of 'bride to be'.

Not only are we here to help you design and create, I am also completely valuable and open about my entire personal experience to the lead up of my big day! Every bride shares so much of her life and love with me and I can only do the same in return.

advice:
This should not be a hard process! Planning my wedding has been the most rewarding and uplifting experience and every hiccup can be resolved! This is a time to find your inner creative, to immerse yourself in love and to enjoy every moment!

I recommend finding someone you trust, who you want to share your journey with and someone who will not let you feel restricted or overwhelmed.

2020 predictions:
2020 will be huge! We start off with a big bang in February, one week after our honeymoon break and we have so many amazing collaborations waiting to be shared with Sydney's finest wedding suppliers and designers!

tell us about the best part about what you do:
I am forever reminded of that first initial burst of excitement! Every bride and every story is so unique and meaningful. I have met so many amazing and inspiring women who I learn from everyday, who inspire me with new ideas and who encourage me to never give up.