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Tie That Binds
Custom Wedding Invitation and Reception Styling Details!
Portland, OR (map)
Products: Custom Products
Services: Assembly, Printing
Specialties: Color Matching Proofs, Embossed, Letterpress...
 
 
 
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Wendy
Wedding:
06/23/2013
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Invitations
 
Mekala is extremely accommodating and has a great eye. We were glad to have someone who could help us narrow down color and style for our invitations, and she was very patient with us as we went back and forth before making any decisions. My only word of caution is that you MEASURE to see what size everything will be. We had expected the RSVP postcards to actually be "postcard" size, but they were significantly smaller. Still large enough to mail by USPS standards, but I wish we had known and possibly requested that they be bigger. That said, everything looked as great in person as it did online, we got a lot of compliments that our invitations were a great reflection of us and the kind of wedding we will be having. Thanks, Mekala!
 
Kate
Wedding:
04/20/2013
5 Reviews
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Invitations
 
We could not be more pleased with our invitations from Mekala at Tie that Binds. During the entire process she was extremely responsive and helpful. The finished product was an invitation that truly reflects our wedding style and what we had initially envisioned. I can't wait to work with her on the other details for our wedding!
 
Anonymous
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Recently Married
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Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
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Invitations
 
We LOVED our invitations and got so many compliments on them--they were exactly what we had been looking for: simple but elegant (and they were a great price for letterpress). Mekala is also a pleasure to work with--she is friendly, responsive and accommodating. We dealt with her directly and through our wedding planner (who deals with a lot of different vendors) and our planner also thought she was fantastic.
 
Jennifer
Wedding:
11/17/2012
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Services Used:
Invitations
 
I love my wedding invitations! They are so cute, extremely well done, and are perfectly detailed. I absolutely love them and have already gotten compliments on them.
Thank you Mekala for all the hard work!
 
Megan
Wedding:
09/29/2012
6 Reviews
5.0
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Invitations
 
Mekala designed the signage and programs for my wedding and I couldn't have been happier with the final product! She is easy to work with and kept my "vision" in mind throughout the whole process. Thank you again! :)
 
Anonymous
Wedding:
09/08/2012
1 Reviews
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Invitations
 
Mekala is a joy to work with! Prompt, efficient, and soothing for a stressful time! I would use her all over again!
 
Lizzie
Wedding:
09/08/2012
1 Reviews
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Value:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Services Used:
Invitations
 
Mekala from Tie That Binds was a dream to work with. From our first email to our last interaction she was prompt, professional, and supportive. She was so patient with me and my ideas and creativity designed the save the dates, invitations, and response cards for our wedding. After receiving these items I was so impressed with her beautiful work and attention to detail that I hired her to make a seating chart, table numbers, bride and groom signs, and guest place cards. Mekala was so sweet during the entire process and made our San Francisco and Paris theme come to life.
 
Arieanne
Wedding:
06/10/2012
1 Reviews
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Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
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Invitations
 
Thank you Mekala for making us the most beautiful invitations for our wedding! Not only did you try to do everything possible to accommodate our needs and requests, you were extremely professional at all times. Any design I wanted to alter you made happen. We received nothing but wonderful compliments on our wedding invitations and everything was received in a fast and speedy time! Thanks!
 
Kate
Wedding:
05/12/2012
1 Reviews
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Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
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Invitations
 
I could not possibly be more pleased with our wedding invitations from Tie That Binds. In addition to the fact that they had a style that matched our personality, Mekala (whom we worked with) customized everything to our exact specifications. The invites came out perfectly! Seriously, I feel like I've gotten so much wrong in planning this wedding, this feels like the one thing I did right. Without exaggeration, we have gotten more positive feedback about our invitations than any other element of the wedding. The materials were classy, the design was edgy, the color-scheme was modern... I'm telling you, they were perfect. I won't be having another wedding, obviously, but I would HIGHLY recommend that anyone who wants to wow people with their invites should use Tie That Binds. I couldn't be happier that I did!
 
Santorini Wedding
Wedding:
05/08/2012
1 Reviews
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Services Used:
Favors & Gifts, Flowers, Invitations, Ceremony & Reception Venue
 
The Tie That Binds (Mekala) did a fantastic job with the stationery for our wedding (invite, RSVP card, thank you card, place cards, table numbers, menus, matchbox favours). I was one of those fussy brides; I didn't really know what I wanted, but knew what I didn't like. Mekala was fantastic with the design process and was quick to respond (all over email) and worked within our required time frame. We ended up creating a theme to the wedding that was beyond what I could even have hoped for. The cost of our stationery was very competitive and I had shopped around and found her to be the best value for money, and especially for letterpress.

The best part about dealing with Mekala was when I first recieved my wedding invitations. It was the first time I got REALLY excited about the wedding and they were just perfect. I was like a kid at Christmas time. When we sent the invites out we got so many compliments from our friends and family. They really loved them.

The second best thing was that I was living in Australia and didn't leave my house to organise the stationery - it was all over the internet. Not only was I living in Australia, but my wedding was in Greece, so Mekala was able to ship the reception stationery to the venue so that I didn't have to pack it all with me. I really could not have done it without her.

The wedding itself was much the same. The matchboxes were a hit with the guests and such a cool idea, and the menus and place cards perfectly fit the ambiance.

I would definitely recommend her to any brides to be, and have even recommended one friend of my own. She liked my invites so much she had Mekala do the exact same style for her wedding.



 
Kathryn
Wedding:
05/05/2012
1 Reviews
5.0
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Quality of Service:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
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Value:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
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Invitations
 
I received precious birthday invitations for my son's 2nd birthday in record time. Mekala's lightening fast responses to my emails helped me design the prefect invitation for his barnyard bash and get invitations in the mail within days. Guests raved about the cute inviations. Wonderful products and great service. Thank you Tie That Binds!
 
Whitney and Luke
Wedding:
04/28/2012
1 Reviews
5.0
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Quality of Service:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
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Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
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Invitations
 
Mekala at Tie that Binds put together a gorgeous custom stationery suite for our wedding day. She took our very vague ideas and created the most perfect design we could have ever imagined. We received countless compliments on all aspects of our stationery suite from friends and family. All pieces that she created (invitation, wedding details booklet, reply card and envelope, program, table numbers, escort cards and envelopes, and various signage for the guest book table and gift/card table) went together perfectly without being too "matchy". We could not recommend Mekala enough. She was wonderful to work with and we hope that we get the opportunity to work with her in the future.
 
Amy
Wedding:
04/21/2012
1 Reviews
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Invitations
 
Mekala's invitations were beautiful! I chose the military suite, and I had so many wonderful compliments on the quality and design!
 
Brittany
Wedding:
04/14/2012
1 Reviews
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Invitations
 
I can't say ENOUGH about how wonderful it was to work with Mekala. Like many brides in the blogosphere, I found myself on her website after clicking through the images and links of a stunning wedding she was involved with. Her paper designs were EXACTLY what I had been searching for.

She designed for me:
Welcome Cards for the guest welcome bags
Stickers for the outside of the guest welcome bags
Reserved Table prints for our bridal party & immediate family.

Mekala is a joy to work with! Look no further, brides, when you need a 5-star paper designer who will exceed your expectations. She's prompt in communication and execution. Two thumbs up from this Nashville bride!
 
Kelly
Wedding:
03/03/2012
1 Reviews
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Unique Services (Other)
 
Mekala was SUCH a joy to work with! She provided me with EXACTLY what I needed. Not only did she get everything to me quickly, I also ended up ordering MORE items from her at the last minute in which she got to me with no problems at all. I would highly recommend Mekala to any bride out there looking to add personalization to your special day! Her work is beautiful and the customer service she provides is excellent!
 
Lois
Wedding:
12/26/2011
1 Reviews
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Unique Services (Other)
 
I contacted Mekala less than a month before my daughter's destination wedding in Hawaii. Everything was already planned for just family and close friends (only 13 people) but I wanted to add a few special details-- menu cards, place cards, and a wedding program. I have been a fan of The Tie That Binds since the beginning, so Mekala was an easy choice. I wasn't sure it would be possible to get this order done in time, but Mekala's quick responses enabled my dream to happen. The products that she delivered were of exceptionally high quality with every color, monogram, and detail to my exact specifications. I could not be more happy with Mekala's design expertise and an added bonus was her extremely reasonable rates. I only wish I had another wedding to plan!
 
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