Martinis at The Plaza x Melissa Smrekar | Superlative Place Cards (Set of 8)
Martinis at The Plaza x Melissa Smrekar | Superlative Place Cards (Set of 8)
Martinis at The Plaza x Melissa Smrekar | Superlative Place Cards (Set of 8)
Martinis at The Plaza x Melissa Smrekar | Superlative Place Cards (Set of 8)
Martinis at The Plaza x Melissa Smrekar | Superlative Place Cards (Set of 8)
Martinis at The Plaza x Melissa Smrekar | Superlative Place Cards (Set of 8)
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Martinis at The Plaza x Melissa Smrekar | Superlative Place Cards (Set of 8)

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Set of 8 fill-in superlative place cards featuring illustrations inspired by actual masks worn by guests from Truman Capote's 1966 Black and White Dance at the Plaza Hotel in New York City.  Printed on lovely extra heavy linen paper.  Designed to pair with fill-in invitationfill-in menu cards, and cheeky "regrets her behavior" folded thank you notecards

Product Details

Size:  4 x 2 inches (folded). 

Paper:  130# linen in natural white. 

Quantity:  8 superlative place cards (The Hostess, The Artist, The Swan, The Style Icon, The Socialite, The Entertainer, The Scholar, and The Politician)

Customization:  Not available. 

Kindly note this item does not include the collectable Truman Capote notebook box. 

    Designed by Melissa Smrekar and Laura Vogel Design.  

    Questions?  Email laura@lauravogeldesign.com

    About the "Martinis at the Plaza" Collection

    On November 28, 1966, Truman Capote hosted arguably the most iconic party of the century– his Black & White Ball at The Plaza Hotel in New York. You’ve seen the iconic images. Mia Farrow, in a butterfly mask, arriving on the arm of a cat-masked Frank Sinatra. Black tuxedos & white ball gowns. Rhinestones and plumes. Whether you’re hosting a New Year’s Eve party for 100 at the country club or a dinner party for eight in your home, the Martinis at The Plaza party suite sets the foundation for a cheeky and glamorous evening that feels like it’s from a time that no longer exists.

    The Place Cards

    As Vanity Fair detailed, what gave the party “its intoxicating piquancy” was that Capote “flung together, in a gilt-edged melting pot, the most alluring power brokers in the worlds of high society, politics, the arts, and Hollywood—disconnected universes that collided, if not for the first time that evening, then at least with unprecedented force.”

    The wildly different social spheres that collided at the party inspired this set of place cards. As you curate your invitation list, consider your guests and the roles that they play! Like Capote, don’t shy away from assembling a wild group from different pockets of your life. Keep everyone on their toes with lively conversation!

     The Illustrations 

    Modernizing it for 2022 and beyond, the suite introduces a charming print inspired by iconic photographs from the party. The smoking bunny is a nod to Candice Bergen’s long-eared white mink bunny mask by Halston, and the smoking swan references the name Capote coined for his muses– or “swans”-- including Lee Radziwill and Babe Paley. All the mask illustrations found in the print draw inspiration from actual masks worn by guests on that drizzly night in 1966.

    The Collaboration (a.k.a. The Friendship!)

    A friendship born from the sunny-side of social media.  Melissa and Laura quickly bonded over a long list of similarities – historic home-ownership, dog and Maine Coon cat motherhood, snail mail, vintage packaging, thrifting, and a love for history (particularly the 1960s).  Classic with a touch cheeky is their modus operandi.

    Melissa Smrekar is a creative girl from Dallas, Texas. She fundraises for a presenting Broadway theater and writes and performs nonfiction comedic essays. In addition to working with Laura Vogel Design, Melissa has collaborated creatively with Barrington Gifts, Willa Heart, SUITE by Jennifer Diederich, and Lycette, where she has a collection of 10 cheeky needlepoint canvases. She has been featured in Southern Living, The Huffington Post, and The Dallas Morning News.

    To customize your order... 

    1. Add your item(s) to your cart.

    2. Go to Your Cart.

    3. Once you are viewing Your Cart, look for the "Special instructions for seller" box (bottom left).  Please add your custom text here. 

    4. You will receive a digital proof via email within 1-3 business days. Wedding Suite orders will receive a digital proof in 3-5 business days. 

    As a backup, please feel free to complete checkout and email your custom text details at laura@lauravogeldesign.com. This is often the best option if using Apple Pay.

    Shipping

    Shipping rates and carrier options are displayed at checkout.  

    Tracking:  Once your order has shipped, you will receive a shipping confirmation email and/or text with a tracking number. 

    International Shipping:  We ship all over the world.  International shipping costs will be calculated at checkout.

    Printing & Processing

    Please use the below timeline to get an idea of when you will receive your personalized order:

    • 1-3 Business Days *after Purchase*:  You will receive a digital proof (via email).  If we don’t hear back from you after two attempts, we will go ahead and print your order using the exact customization text details you added at checkout.

    • 10-15 Business Days *after Approving Digital Proof*:  Your order will ship. You will receive a confirmation email and/or text with tracking details.  If you have paid for “Rush Printing”, your order will ship in 5 business days (Kindly note that “Rushed Printing” does not mean “Rushed Shipping”.  Please select your shipping speed at checkout.).

    In a hurry? Add rush printing to your order.  This will expedite the printing process from 10-15 business days to 5 business days.  And keep in mind, rush printing does not mean rush shipping.  You may select your shipping speed at checkout.

    As a backup, we offer gift cards (physical and digital).  Physical gift cards ship in 1-3 business days and digital gift cards are emailed at the time of purchase

     

    We hope so very much that you are 100% smitten with your Laura Vogel Design order! 

    Given the customization of our products, all orders are final.  You will receive a digital proof before your order goes to print to ensure everything is perfect. 

    If there is a concern with your order, please email us at laura@lauravogeldesign.com.  

     

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    To customize your order... 

    1. Add your item(s) to your cart.

    2. Go to Your Cart.

    3. Once you are viewing Your Cart, look for the "Special instructions for seller" box (bottom left).  Please add your custom text here. 

    4. You will receive a digital proof via email within 1-3 business days. Wedding Suite orders will receive a digital proof in 3-5 business days. 

    As a backup, please feel free to complete checkout and email your custom text details at laura@lauravogeldesign.com. This is often the best option if using Apple Pay.

    Shipping

    Shipping

    Shipping rates and carrier options are displayed at checkout.  

    Tracking:  Once your order has shipped, you will receive a shipping confirmation email and/or text with a tracking number. 

    International Shipping:  We ship all over the world.  International shipping costs will be calculated at checkout.

    Printing & Processing

    Please use the below timeline to get an idea of when you will receive your personalized order:

    • 1-3 Business Days *after Purchase*:  You will receive a digital proof (via email).  If we don’t hear back from you after two attempts, we will go ahead and print your order using the exact customization text details you added at checkout.

    • 10-15 Business Days *after Approving Digital Proof*:  Your order will ship. You will receive a confirmation email and/or text with tracking details.  If you have paid for “Rush Printing”, your order will ship in 5 business days (Kindly note that “Rushed Printing” does not mean “Rushed Shipping”.  Please select your shipping speed at checkout.).

    In a hurry? Add rush printing to your order.  This will expedite the printing process from 10-15 business days to 5 business days.  And keep in mind, rush printing does not mean rush shipping.  You may select your shipping speed at checkout.

    As a backup, we offer gift cards (physical and digital).  Physical gift cards ship in 1-3 business days and digital gift cards are emailed at the time of purchase

     

    Returns

    We hope so very much that you are 100% smitten with your Laura Vogel Design order! 

    Given the customization of our products, all orders are final.  You will receive a digital proof before your order goes to print to ensure everything is perfect. 

    If there is a concern with your order, please email us at laura@lauravogeldesign.com.  

     

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