These swoon-worthy invitations with hand calligraphy set the perfect tone for a lovely celebration. Every detail was carefully selected to curate the experience and ensure a memorable evening. From a custom illustration to hand calligraphy and foil stamping throughout, see how this vision came to life. We worked with our dear friend Grace from Soirée Signatures in Mobile to create these invitations for a gala celebrating 50 years of extraordinary medical care at Springhill Medical Center.

Invitation

• foil stamping: gold matte
• hand calligraphy: serena
• papers: bella smooth cotton 2-ply white
• edge paint: calypso
• card size: f-8 for inner envelope
• envelope liner: classic color pattern digitally printed in PMS 9300U on white text
• envelope: white cotton text
• job: 79023

Gatefold

• foil stamping: gold matte + silver matte (inside) / silver matte (outside)
• papers: amazon 1-ply
• card size: f-8 vertical 8.31” x 12.51” flat, 8.31” x 6.24” folded
• finishing: score
• job: 79023

The first thing guests notice is the gatefold. This piece features an illustration of the facility along the interior panels. The illustration is foil-stamped in gold matte, while firework bursts in silver matte hover over the building. Additional bursts of fireworks appear on the front of the gatefold and set the tone for what’s to come.

Perhaps the star of the show is the Serena hand calligraphy by Virginia Lucas Hart. All of the text appears in intricate, ornate hand calligraphy, adding depth and a celebratory feel. The exclusive use of foil stamping emphasizes the flow of the calligraphy while adding some serious shimmer. The geometric envelope liner, which perfectly coordinates with the event’s tablecloths, lends the design a sense of structure and timeless sophistication while adding elements of modern Art Deco elegance.

Are you looking for the perfect invitations to commemorate milestone celebrations, formal events, or corporate anniversaries? Do you want something that feels polished, festive, and bespoke? Work with one of our dealers to see samples, paper swatches, and more, along with expert guidance, to create the ideal invitations for your next event!

Photography: @jentewell