Friday, February 25, 2011

milwaukee's magnificent bride

Join us this Sunday for the wedding show of the year! Milwaukee's Magnificent Bride will be held at the Pfister Hotel this Sunday, February 27th from 11am until 4pm.

Video by Amy Johnson of One Fine Day Productions

The best of the best will be at Milwaukee's Magnificent Bride Show including Beauty, Blooming Quill, Blush, Dynamic Events, Front Room Photography, Shutterbox Entertainment.

In addition to wonderful vendors, there will be various collaborative tables, complimentary food samples as well as champagne, and you'll also get the chance to sit in on a few different wonderful workshops.


This year's theme is vintage travel... and with a few vintage props, our table will fit the theme perfectly! We will have lots of invitation samples on display for your viewing pleasure! Be sure to visit us in the Grand Ballroom this Sunday for Milwaukee's Magnificent Bride Show!

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

bridal promotions!

Broadway Paper is celebrating wedding season by offering our brides numerous different promotions! If you're in the market for wedding invitations, this is the time to start browsing and planning since these promotions are for a limited time only.

Crane & Co. is offering a wonderful promotion! For every 75 wedding invitations purchased, receive an additional 25 free. This promotion is good until April 4th. We just received a brand new Crane & Co. wedding album and it is gorgeous.


Elum Designs is also offering a really great promotion. Custom letterpress wedding invitation orders placed between now and February 28th are eligible to receive single color invitation envelope printing at no charge.


Until the end of the year, Oblation is offering complimentary return address printing as well as 30% off coordinating thank you notes when ordered with the invitations. This is such an amazing promotion!


We are thrilled to announce that Page Stationery is offering complimentary return address printing on invitation envelopes.


Real Card Studio is also offering up a great promotion. Receive complimentary return address printing or 50% off your stationery order with invitation order. This must include at least 4 pieces.


For every 75 William Arthur wedding invitations purchased, receive an additional 25 free. This promotion is good until March 27th.


Be sure to make it in soon to take advantage of one of these great promotions! And although an appointment is not necessary, we do encourage them. We would like to be as prepared and available for you as you deserve. Feel free to call the store or email us today to make an appointment with one of our bridal consultants!

Thursday, January 20, 2011

gallery night: this weekend

Join us tomorrow night for the Historic Third Ward's Gallery Night! We will be hosting an amazing photographer, J Gilbert Cerveli, a local Milwaukee photographer. We are very familiar and very fond of Gil since his wife, MaryElise, has worked at Broadway Paper for over a year. Through extensive travel both in the United States and abroad, along with a passion for photography, Gil has the ability to capture amazing moments in time.




Gil has been in the photography business from young on. In fact, he comes from a family of professional photographers. His grandfather founded his own photography studio in 1912. His father expanded the business in Chicago and today, 99 years later, Gil’s photographic art continues to evolve.

For two days, Friday evening and Saturday, the whole neighborhood will be displaying their own favorite art. This event happens four times a year, and I can assure you this Gallery Night at Broadway Paper is not to be missed!

If you're worried you'll freeze to death, hop on the free Friday Gallery Night Xpress! There are six convenient stops throughout the Third Ward and East Town. The stops are as follows:

- 212 N. Milwaukee St. (in front of parking structure)
- The Pfister Hotel
- Hotel Metro
- InterContinental Milwaukee
- 401 N. Water St. (across from the Market)
- 225 E. Chicago St. (in front of parking structure)

J. Gilbert, Broadway Paper, and the Historic Third Ward hope to see you out and about for Gallery Night! And remember to dress warm!

Saturday, January 8, 2011

wedding show this weekend!

Come visit us today and tomorrow in booth 604 at The 43rd Annual Wonderful World of Weddings Show at the Wisconsin Expo Center at State Fair Park. This is Wisconsin's largest and oldest bridal expo. See over 175 exhibits, a unique selection of bridal-related products and services including wedding dresses, cakes, stationers, photographers, florists, reception facilities, live bands, DJs and more!


In booth 604, we'll be handing out a nice little coupon to the brides that visit our booth and even more exciting, we'll have a raffle. Every bride will have a chance to win $100 off their custom invitation order as well as a card rental box. In addition, over $50,000 in prizes and giveaways from the exhibitors of the show and everyone that attends the show has the chance to be entered to win a honeymoon vacation package to the Riviera Maya in Mexico.

More information on the The 43rd Annual Wonderful World of Weddings Show can be found on their Facebook page or their website. A handy list of what to bring to the bridal show can be found on their blog. And while you're researching, be sure to check out our bridal section of our website!

Visit us today and tomorrow in booth 604 at The 43rd Annual Wonderful World of Weddings Show. The show runs today from 10:00 am - 5:00pm and tomorrow, Sunday from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm. See you there!

Friday, December 10, 2010

pop-up store is now open!

Have you been to our new pop-up store yet? We've been open for a few weeks now and we're loving experiencing a whole new part of Milwaukee!

Here is a little peek into our pop-up store:



Isn't it great?

The store is downtown Milwaukee on Mason and Milwaukee Streets! Be sure to stop by to check it out... and as always, our main store in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward is still around! Not to mention our wonderful webstore. Now you have three ways to shop Broadway Paper!

Friday, December 3, 2010

christmas in the ward & santa

Tonight is the night! I've been waiting all year for this event!

Be part of an old fashioned Christmas tree lighting in the heart of Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward beginning at 5pm. Santa is already on his way to the neighborhood and he is bringing live reindeer and pretty fireworks too! There will also be horse carriage rides and a cookie sale. The whole Christmas In The Ward line-up can be found here.


And... Santa will be stopping by Broadway Paper tonight too! If you donate $25 to United Way, you will receive a complimentary photograph from Front Room Photography.


The 22nd Annual Christmas In The Ward and photos for The United Way are not to be missed!

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

pop-up store!

In case you haven't heard, we are opening a Holiday Pop-Up Store! I had been holding off officially announcing this news on the blog since we had encountered more than a few delays in the opening of the store. We've been working very hard to get the pop-up store all set and I am anticipating it to open later this week!

Broadway Paper was first contacted in August about this idea. Downtown Milwaukee was looking to revitalize downtown street front retail, so they offered select Milwaukee retailers huge incentives to open up a pop-up store downtown. Pop-up stores are are really popular and especially during the holidays, you'll see lots of these stores pop up mostly in major cities. More information about the pop-up concept can be found here and a write-up in Milwaukee's Journal Sentinel about the new pop-up stores in downtown Milwaukee can be found here.

photo courtesy of jacki mroczkowski

Broadway Paper took Downtown Milwaukee up on their great offer and here we are three months later, days away from opening Broadway Paper Pop-Up! The store will be located in the 134 year old Colby Abbott Building at Mason and Milwaukee Streets in the heart of restaurant row and right around the corner from all the nice fancy hotels downtown. It's a great spot!


We hope to see you at Broadway Paper Pop-Up later this week!

Monday, November 8, 2010

holiday open house : saturday

Please join us Saturday, November 13 from 10am until 5pm for our Holiday Open House! You don't want to miss our holiday sale, giveaways, live music, and holiday festivities!


The more you spend on holiday product on Saturday, the more you save!

Spend up to $25 in holiday product and receive 10% off
Spend $25 - $50 in holiday product you will receive 15% off
Spend over $50 in holiday product and receive 20% off your entire holiday purchase.

Just as last year, you will have multiple chances at our giveaways. And you can be sure we'll be giving away lots of goodies!

Another really exciting part of our Holiday Open House is that we will have our friends at Front Room Photography here in the store doing mini portrait sessions!

The sitting fee is complimentary (Our gift to you) and will be held in 15 minute increments. You’ll be able to purchase the hi-res images and have Broadway Paper make holiday cards right in the store while you wait. Or you'll be able to purchase prints from Front Room's website.

To top it off, you can earn a free mini-collage ($110 value) from Front Room Photography when you spend $100 at Broadway Paper at our Holiday Open House on November 13th.

Be sure to register ahead of time to reserve a photographer. You can register online for the portrait sessions here.

Be sure to put our Holiday Open House on your calendar for Saturday, the 13th, and take advantage of our holiday sale, win some goodies, and have your kid's picture taken. See you then!

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

midwest living

You should pick up December's issue of Midwest Living magazine and flip immediately to page 71 because we're mentioned in the article! And we're so thrilled!



The article talks about Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward as a holiday shopping destination. Broadway Paper is included in this article and it even says that we insipre gift-givers to consider pretty packaging. You got that right!

Not only are we mentioned, there are two photos of the store in the article too. There is even a close up of our Snow & Graham wrapping paper! We're super honored to be mentioned and for photos to be included in the article. You can shop our extensive and beautiful wrap section here. And all of our holiday wrap will be debuting on our webstore very soon!

Friday, October 8, 2010

holiday in-store printing promo

We're happy to announce that we are offering 10% off your in-store printing holiday order. Now is the time to get those holiday cards printed or your holiday party invitations.

We have tons of really beautiful designs to choose from, so stop in today to check out our selection! Oh and we have really beautiful textured paper too!
The offer runs until October 30th!

Friday, October 1, 2010

holiday promotions!

I can hardly believe it myself, but yes, it is soon to be that time of year again. In celebration of the upcoming holiday season, we will be offering multiple promotions on holiday cards and invites. Find all the juicy details below!
Smudge Ink is offering 10% off holiday orders through October 15


Tag & Co. is offering 10% off all holiday orders through October 31


Designer's Fine Press is offering 10% off holiday card orders received by October 15th and approved by October 30


Crane & Co. is offering 10% off all holiday cards and invitations through October 31


Wiley Valentine is offering 15% off all holiday orders through October 15

Give us a call or stop in before these deadlines are up to take advantage of these exciting promotions! Wouldn't you just love to have your holiday cards all taken care of already?!? Now is your chance!

Friday, September 3, 2010

crane & co. promotion

We are so pleased to announce a new promotion that we have to offer in conjunction with Crane & Co.. From now until November 1, 2010 for every $100 of personalized product purchased, you will receive a gift certificate for $10.00 off of your next purchase of Crane personalized or boxed product.

If you're getting married, throwing a party, or in the market for some personalized stationery... be sure to come in to take advantage of this exceptional offer. All Crane & Co., Kate Spade, Martha Stewart albums are eligible.




Stock up on Crane & Co. invitations + personalized stationery... and then you'll be able to stock up on amazing goodies like these for free!

Thursday, August 26, 2010

snow & graham calenders

Our 2011 Show & Graham calendars have arrived! In addition to their wall, desk, and mini desk calendar, we're happy to announce that they have two new formats!

The accordion and the write-on! The accordion folds down to just 3.5 x 2.5 inches, but when open is 30 inches long! The calendar allows you to see all of 2011 in one view and the 12 unique designs too. The new write-on calendar is not only beautiful, but very functional too. The calendar has a handy grid style monthly calendar and measures 12 x 18 inches.



And of course, we also have the beloved Snow & Graham wall calendar...



You can shop your Snow & Graham heart out right here.

Friday, August 13, 2010

sidewalk sale

Tomorrow is the annual Historic Third Ward Sidewalk Sale. This event is not to be missed! We will have a ton of imprintables, boxed stationery, gift bags, gift wrap, gift items, ribbon, and more out on our sidewalk. All 50% off!


And we won't be the only one in the neighborhood... many other retailers will also be participating in this! You can read all about the event here. Come join us tomorrow, August 14th from 10am until 5pm for lots of good deals for our sidewalk sale!

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

upcoming events

We have two very exciting events coming up at Broadway Paper! This Friday evening and Saturday we will be participating in Gallery Night. And the Neighborhood Social is right around the corner next Tuesday!

Gallery Night is the premier art event in Milwaukee and the whole Historic Third Ward neighborhood turns into a neighborhood of art and passion! Broadway Paper will be hosting two wonderful and amazing artists for Gallery Night.


Mary Sievert and Chelsea Atwell will be displaying their exhibit Flowers Personified. Both ladies are local and very familiar with the neighborhood since they are recent graduates from MIAD.

Mary was an illustration major pursuing freelance work and children's book illustration. She currently lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Chelsea was a communication design major pursuing art direction and typography. Enjoys working with paper and found objects. She currently lives in Milwaukee.

We couldn't be more excited to host these two fabulous young + talented artists!

Next Tuesday is the next Neighborhood Social! You might remember the previous Social as the Merchant Social... we've recently changed the name, but everything else will be the same! This upcoming Social will be held at Water Buffalo. Fingers crossed for warm weather! You can read all about the Neighborhood Social here.


So remember, if you live, work, or just simply love the Third Ward... then this is a must-attend event for you! Come for giveaways, tasty food, and great people to chat with!

We hope to see you at Gallery Night this weekend and the Neighborhood Social next Tuesday!