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French Riviera Estate Wedding Invitations

Estate Wedding Invitations

Everything about Christiane and Shepherd’s wedding invitation suite is charming and dreamy. This couple said ‘I do’ at Château de la Croix, located in the French Riviera, and their wedding stationery struck the perfect balance between a rustic French countryside feel and a black-tie affair. We were so happy to work with our dear friend Stacey of Union Street Papery on these French Riviera estate wedding invitations.

Estate Wedding Invitations

Invitation

  • letterpress ink: yale
  • foil stamping: copper matte
  • fonts: bodega + mrs eaves
  • paper: bella cotton ivory 2-ply
  • foil edging: copper matte
  • card size: f-8
  • envelope liner: viola pattern in cmyk
  • envelope: white cotton text
  • digital envelope addressing: yale digital on the front and the back
  • job: 75972

Belly Band

  • digital ink: cmyk
  • paper: ivory text
  • card size: f-8 vertical belly band (1.5 x 13.25 open, 1.5 x 6.24 closed)
  • job: 75972

The invitation features copper matte foil stamping and yale letterpress ink on our Bella cotton ivory 2-ply paper. The ivory stock has a soft texture but still holds a deep letterpress impression. Our viola pattern appears on the liner and the belly band. This rustic floral pattern has a refined yet moody vibe. We offer a wide array of patterns that make excellent envelope liners, and all of them can also be repurposed for use on belly bands, the back of cards, gatefolds, or anywhere else. The edges of the invitation are lined in copper matte foil, introducing a sense of glamour.

Estate Wedding Invitation
letterpress and foil wedding invitations
wedding details tri fold card

The tri-fold details card merges style and functionality. Yale letterpress printing appears on both the front and back, coordinating with the invitation. Illustrations of the venue adorn several panels, while the first panel features the same floral motif that appears on the invitation.

Details Card

  • letterpress ink: yale (front) / yale (back)
  • fonts: bodega + mrs eaves
  • paper: bella cotton ivory 1-ply
  • card size: a-2 tri-fold card (5.44 x 12.56 open, 5.44 x 4.19 closed)
  • finishing: score
  • job: 75972
French Estate Wedding Invitations

These custom estate wedding invitations boast so many wonderful details, including custom artwork of the venue, foil edging, and a decadent floral belly band. Whether you’re daydreaming about a chic French countryside aesthetic or another look that perfectly aligns with your big day, we can make it happen, or you can work with one of our highly skilled dealers to receive the guidance and assistance you need.

Art Deco Wedding Invitation with Gatefold

Art Deco Gatefold

Julia and Alexander worked with our dear friend Sheryl of Arabesque of Naples to create their custom Art Deco wedding invitation. The invitation is lovely and glamorous, and it is also paired with a stunning foil-stamped gatefold that elevates this invitation suite.

Art Deco Wedding Invitation

Invitation

  • letterpress ink: black
  • foil stamping: gold matte
  • fonts: quita + edith
  • paper: bella smooth cotton white 2-ply
  • card size: 5.81” x 7.94”
  • inner invitation envelope: white cotton text
  • outer invitation envelope: white cotton text
  • digital envelope addressing: black digital on the front and the back
  • job: 73989

Gatefold

  • foil stamping: opaline shine
  • fonts: edith
  • paper: bella smooth cotton white 1-ply
  • size: 11.77” x 7.94” flat, 5.87” x 7.94” folded
  • finishing: score
  • job: 73989

The invitation features a delicate border with thin, alternating lines in gold matte foil and black letterpress, along with a ladder-like pattern in foil. Letterpress sunbursts accent the corners. The frame is geometric and highly detailed, and does an excellent job of drawing the eye to the text. The text also alternates between letterpress and foil stamping, with the names appearing prominently in a larger script font and foil-stamped in gold matte.

The gatefold is a showstopper. This enclosure features an Art Deco shell pattern on the exterior. The bride and groom’s first initials appear on the front, but on opposite sides of the opening, lining up perfectly when the gatefold is closed. Opaline shine foil gives the gatefold an ethereal quality.

Art Deco Wedding Invitation

We are delighted to have had the opportunity to bring Julia and Alexander’s vision to life, and we wish them all the best. Do you have your heart set on an Art Deco wedding invitation or a luxurious gatefold? Locate one of our dealers so you can see samples and receive expert tips and guidance to create your custom invitations!

Custom Wedding Invitation Suite

Foil stamped wedding invitation

Our dear friends at Smitten Boutique brought us the invitation design for Megan and Conner’s big day, and it is amazing. This lovely wedding invitation suite combines elements from various designs, creating something utterly unique that perfectly fits together in an elegant and stylish way.

metallic thread accent wedding invitation

Invitation

  • foil stamping: gold matte
  • fonts: la luxes + adobe jenson
  • paper: bella holly 2-ply
  • card size: f-8
  • foil edging: gold matte
  • thread: metallic gold
  • envelope liner: custom sweet christine pattern in pearl shine foil on white text
  • envelope: holly text
  • envelope foil stamping: gold matte on the back flap
  • job: 67150

Reply Card

  • letterpress ink: holly
  • fonts: la luxes + adobe jenson
  • paper: bella handmade white
  • card size: a-6 deckle edge
  • envelope: holly text
  • envelope foil stamping: gold matte on the front
  • job: 67150

The invitation features the layout of our Ines design. Gold matte foil on our holly paper is elegant, while the 2-ply stock features a deep impression. Foil edging in gold matte adds even more decadence. The envelope also features our holly stock with gold matte foil stamping on the flap. The artwork is our Everly vine motif. All of our motifs can be reimagined as accents on any piece in a suite, from cards to envelopes. 

Foil wedding invitation
Custom Wedding Invitation Suite

The Everly vine motif is also found on the reply card, creating consistency between the pieces. Our Leone reply card is the design inspiration behind Megan and Conner’s reply card. For this card, the holly color is introduced via letterpress printing.

Details Card

  • foil stamping: gold matte
  • fonts: la luxes + adobe jenson
  • paper: bella holly 1-ply
  • card size: no. 17
  • finishing: hole drill (3/16″); assemble with details tag and gold grommet
  • job: 67150

Details Card Tag

  • foil stamping: gold matte
  • digital printing: cmyk
  • fonts: la luxes + adobe jenson
  • paper: 40# vellum
  • card size: 1×2.25”
  • diecut shape: cd-342
  • finishing: hole drill (3/16″)
Custom Wedding Invitation Suite

The details card combines gold matte foil with our holly paper and a vellum overlay, held in place with a gold grommet. The inspiration behind this piece is the details card from our Ichabod design. The concept was reworked to fit within this suite, and the design is seamless.

blind deboss wedding events card

Events Card

  • deboss: blind
  • foil stamping: gold matte
  • fonts: la luxes + adobe jenson
  • paper: bella cotton white 2-ply
  • card size: a-5
  • job: 67150

The events card borrows the honeycomb artwork from our now-retired Sweet Christine design. The text appears in gold matte foil, while the patterned artwork is blind debossed, or printed without ink. Our 2-ply paper holds a crisp impression, even when the foil-stamped text overlaps. The honeycomb pattern also appears on the envelope liner, although this iteration is in foil. Pearl shine foil adds a subtle shimmer.

The entire suite is held together with metallic gold thread wrapped around the stacked pieces in a criss-cross pattern before being slipped inside the envelope.

This charming wedding invitation suite includes nature motifs and geometric patterns, as well as different print methods and various paper stocks, and everything beautifully works together in a perfectly orchestrated way. We wish the best to Megan and Conner, and we are so appreciative to Smitten Boutique for bringing us such a lovely design. Locate one of our dealers to create your own custom wedding invitation suite.

Letterpress Save the Dates with Venue Illustration

Letterpress Save the Dates

These striking letterpress save the dates are completely custom and feature an illustration of the venue for a personal touch. Michael and Jacqueline worked with our NYC store for their custom save the date.

The couple chose our cotton 2-ply, which has a pillowy feel and soft texture. The stock holds a nice, deep impression and perfectly showcases the thin lines of the supplied artwork. The standout feature of this save the date card is the illustration of the wedding venue, the Tappan Hill Mansion

Letterpress Save the Dates

Specifications

  • letterpress ink: myrtle
  • fonts: trajan + edwardian script
  • paper: bella cotton ivory 2-ply
  • card size: a-6
  • envelope: holly text
  • digital envelope addressing: white digital on the back
  • job: 71616

Myrtle letterpress ink, paired with our ivory paper, is stately and elegant, and sets the perfect tone for a spring wedding. Our holly envelope coordinates beautifully with the letterpress ink. White envelope addressing on the holly envelope is on trend and elevates the look.

Are you interested in creating elegant letterpress save the dates? Or incorporating an illustration? We can make it happen. You can work with us or you can work with one of our dealers to create your dream save the date cards.

Day Of Pieces for Palm Beach Wedding

wedding weekend trifold

It’s always exciting when we hear from our dear friend Heather from Posh Parties & Paper because we know we’re in for something spectacular. The day of pieces for Mary and Peter’s Palm Beach wedding did not disappoint.

Guests received an itinerary listing all of the important details for the weekend. This tri-fold card is letterpress printed in olive and features an illustration of the venue, The Breakers Palm Beach, on the cover.

wedding weekend intinery

Weekend Itinerary

  • letterpres ink: olive
  • fonts: vena amoris + neutra
  • paper: bella smooth cotton ivory 1-ply
  • card size: a-5 trifold card (4.75 x 10.14 open, 4.75 x 3.38 closed)
  • finishing: score
  • job: 75393

A script letter ‘B’ was foil-stamped in gold matte on the program cover, proving that less is more. The interior pages are digitally printed in olive and secured in the cover with a silk ribbon for a decadent touch.

Program Cover

  • foil stamping: gold matte
  • fonts: vena amoris
  • paper: bella smooth cotton ivory 1-ply
  • card size: a-6 folded (6.19 x 9.12 open, 6.19 x 4.56 closed)
  • silk ribbon: ivory buttercream
  • finishing: hole drill .1875″, assemble with interior pages and ribbon
  • job: 75393

Program Pages

  • digital printing: olive(front) / olive (back)
  • fonts: vena amoris + neutra
  • paper: ivory text
  • card size: a-6 folded (5.94 x 8.88 open, 5.94 x 4.44 closed)
  • finishing: hole drill .1875″, assemble with interior pages and ribbon
  • job: 75393
Day Of Pieces wedding program
Day Of Pieces for wedding
wedding program

The double-sided menu features letterpress printing for the text, and floral artwork digitally printed on the reverse side. Each guest’s name appears digitally on the reverse side. The 7-inch circle menus perfectly fit into each place setting, making it a functional part of the tablescape.

wedding menu

Menu

  • letterpress ink: olive (back)
  • digital printing: antique gold + cmyk (front)
  • fonts: vena amoris + neutra
  • paper: bella smooth cotton ivory 2-ply
  • card size: 7-inch circle
  • diecut shape: circle (BP-11)
  • job: 75393

Day of pieces are an integral part of wedding stationery and help keep guests informed and involved in the event. We were so happy to create these items for Mary and Peter, and we wish them the best. Are you in need of day of pieces for your wedding or event? Contact one of our dealers to get started designing all of the pieces for your big day.

Elegant Letterpress and Foil Wedding Invitations

Letterpress and Foil Wedding Invitations

Natalie and Benjamin chose our Mirabella design for the nuptials, which was a perfect choice for their big day. The couple worked with our NYC store to create their letterpress and foil wedding invitations, and the results are stunning.

The grandiose invitation design perfectly set the tone for Natalie and Benjamin’s wedding, which was held at the St. Regis New York. This iconic venue is an excellent example of Beaux Arts architecture, and the extravagant foil-stamped frame of the invitation beautifully coordinates with the venue. The venue even made an appearance on the custom envelope liner. An illustration of the St. Regis New York appears in antique gold digital printing on the liner. 

St Regis New York Envelope Liner

Invitation

  • letterpress ink: plum
  • foil stamping: gold matte
  • fonts: brilon 1.2 + coldiac regular – AT
  • paper: bella smooth cotton ivory 2-ply
  • card size: f-8
  • liner: custom pattern in antique gold digital
  • envelope: ivory cotton text
  • digital envelope addressing: plum digital on the front and the back
  • job: 70367

The details card is on our plum 2-ply paper, and exclusively features gold matte foil. The result is ornate and lavish, and makes the perfect addition to this invitation suite. The couple printed two versions of the details card (only one is pictured). One version included details regarding the rehearsal dinner, eliminating the need for a standalone rehearsal dinner invitation, allowing for a more streamlined invitation suite.

Details Card

  • foil stamping: gold matte
  • fonts: brilon 1.2 + coldiac regular – AT
  • paper: plum 2-ply
  • card size: a-6
  • diecut shape: charleston (BF-3)
  • job: 70367
Letterpress and Foil Wedding Invitations

Do you dream about elegant letterpress and foil wedding invitations? Are you interested in including Beaux Arts-inspired design elements or finding interesting ways to represent your venue? We are here to help, or you can work with one of our dealers to receive expert tips and assistance creating your perfect invitations!

Blind Emboss Bridal Shower Invitation

Blind Emboss Invitation

This darling blind emboss bridal shower invitation came to us from our friend Lindsay at Invite Me Invitations. The design is inspired by our now-retired Hazel save the date. The delicate floral artwork appears as blind embossing, while the text appears in spruce letterpress printing.

Letterpress Bridal Shower Invitation

Specifications

  • letterpress ink: spruce
  • embossing: blind
  • fonts: optima + antique
  • paper: bella cotton white 2-ply
  • card size: a-6
  • liner: hazel pattern in spruce + cypress
  • envelope: pointed flap white cotton text
  • digital envelope addressing: spruce digital on the front and the back
  • job: 75311

Embossing is a printing technique that creates a raised impression. The embossing for this design does not feature ink, so the raised artwork stands above the texture of the paper. The impression of the floral artwork is crisp, yet subtle. All of the text appears in spruce letterpress. Letterpress printing presses into the paper, creating a depression. This bridal show invitation creates an interesting dichotomy between the raised artwork and the pressed text. The soft hue of our spruce ink maintains the gentle balance of the design.

Blind Emboss Bridal Shower Invitation

The single floral sprig on the card appears as a pattern for the envelope liner. The pattern is digitally printed in spruce for a cohesive appearance with the invitation. While the background is digitally printed in cypress, providing contrast.

Just a reminder that when we retire a design, that means we no longer maintain samples. You can still select and customize any of our retired designs; however, samples of that design are no longer available. This customization also shows how easy it is to change the application of a design. A save the date can become a blind emboss bridal shower invitation, or any type of invitation.

Are you thinking about custom invitations for your next event? Whether you need invites for a bridal shower, baby shower, retirement party, or any other milestone occasion, we are here to help! Contact us to learn more or work with one of our dealers for expert assistance in creating your bespoke invitations.

Charming Letterpress Wedding Invitation with Velvet Belly Band

letterpress wedding invitation with velvet accent

These letterpress wedding invitations have a cozy vibe and a subdued elegance, perfect for a winter wedding. Danielle and Nicolas worked with our NYC store to create these custom invitations, complete with a decadent velvet belly band and stunning one-of-a-kind envelope liner.

velvet belly band wedding invitation

Invitation

  • letterpress ink: holly
  • fonts: aston script + diotima
  • paper: bella smooth cotton ivory 2-ply
  • card size: f-8
  • liner: supplied pattern in marsala digital on ivory text
  • envelope: evergreen text
  • envelope addressing: ivory digital on the front and back
  • job #73960

Belly Band

  • paper: bella velvet in wine
  • card size: short f-8 vertical belly band (1.25 x 13.25 open, 1.25 x 6.24 closed)
  • job #73960

A custom monogram, featuring the bride and groom’s first initials, appears at the top of the invitation. Underneath the initials is a branch frame, adding a rustic element to the monogram and a subtle nod to the venue, Cedar Lakes Estate. We offer a wide selection of frames and borders, enabling you to create a unique monogram for your invitations.

Letterpress invitation with illustrated liner

Reply Card

  • letterpress ink: holly
  • fonts: aston script + diotima
  • paper: bella smooth cotton ivory 1-ply
  • card size: a-2
  • job #73960

Details Card

  • letterpress ink: holly
  • fonts: aston script + diotima
  • paper: bella smooth cotton ivory 1-ply
  • card size: a-6
  • job #73960

Rehearsal Dinner Invitation

  • letterpress ink: holly
  • fonts: aston script + diotima
  • paper: bella smooth cotton ivory 1-ply
  • card size: a-2
  • job #73960

Our Bella smooth cotton paper in 2-ply has a smooth surface and holds a lovely letterpress impression. Holly ink paired with the ivory paper adds warmth to the design. The velvet belly band in wine wraps around the invitation, introducing texture and even more richness to the overall aesthetic.

The bride and groom sent in a custom illustration for the envelope liner, which is so charming and adds a beautiful, personal touch to the overall suite. The illustration depicts a winter scene of the couple and their beloved dog, walking through the snow to the reception venue. The liner is digitally printed in marsala ink on ivory text-weight paper. Our marsala ink beautifully coordinates with the wine velvet used for the belly band, tying everything together.

Letterpress invitation with velvet band

It was a delight to work with Danielle and Nicolas on their letterpress wedding invitation. Do you have ideas for a monogram or a charming illustrated envelope liner? Contact us to design your invitation or work with one of our dealers to see samples and swatches in person and receive expert assistance creating your dream invitation.

2025 Holiday Design Inspiration

We are so happy to share our 2025 Holiday release with you, and today, we have a behind-the-scenes look at the inspiration behind some of our new designs. From classic and cozy to elegant and sophisticated, see the inspiration behind some of our favorite designs, and get inspired to design your holiday cards.

Burlington

Burlington has a classic and rustic vibe. This holiday card features our handmade paper, and the natural deckle edge gives this design a cozy, nostalgic feeling. The clear shine foil stamping adds a glimmer to the falling snow and elevates the design.

Specifications

  • letterpress ink: cypress
  • foil stamping: clear shine
  • fonts: instrument serif + angeline
  • paper: bella handmade ivory
  • card size: a-7 (tier 3)
  • liner: burlington pattern in cypress + ruby + holly
  • envelope: evergreen
  • digital addressing ink: ivory
2025 design inspiration

Weaver

The mistletoe border of Weaver is luxurious and has a quintessential Christmas look, for a design that is both vintage-inspired and contemporary. Our cotton paper in 2-ply holds a deep letterpress impression, and the ivory paper color coordinates beautifully with the vine and ruby inks. Ruby edge painting highlights the thickness of the stock while matching much of the printing on the front.

Specifications

  • letterpress inks: vine + ruby
  • fonts: desirable calligraphy + valentino
  • paper: bella cotton ivory 2-ply
  • card size: f-8 (tier 3)
  • edge painting: ruby
  • mounted photo print: 3.75 x 3.75 matte
  • liner: weaver pattern in vine + ruby
  • envelope: ruby
  • digital addressing ink: ivory
Holiday 2025 Design Inspiration

Bridger

Metallic gold engraving is traditional and refined, and elevates the look of Bridger. This design is both die-cut and beveled. The 45° bevel is emphasized with metallic gold edge painting. The mounted family photo adds a personal touch while marking an important milestone.

Specifications

  • engraving inks: holly + metallic gold
  • fonts: juliette + didot
  • paper: bella cotton ivory 3-ply
  • card size: sq-7 (tier 3)
  • mounted photo print: 4 x 3 matte
  • bevel: 45° winston
  • edge painting: metallic gold
  • liner: bridger pattern in holly + cypress
  • envelope: bella cotton ivory
  • digital addressing ink: holly
Bridger Holiday Design Inspiration

Gosse

Sculpted embossing combined with sculpted foil embossing gives our Gosse design dimension and adds movement to the foliage artwork. Cedar shine foil adds a seasonally appropriate shimmer. The velvet liner brings everything together and adds an element of grandeur.

Specifications

  • foil stamping: cedar shine
  • sculpted embossing: blind
  • sculpted foil embossing: cedar shine
  • fonts: angelline + brandon grotesque + adele moon
  • paper: metallic sand 2-ply
  • card size: a-6 (tier 2)
  • liner: wine velvet
  • custom converted envelope*: mesa | digital addressing ink: bordeaux

*peel and stick tape is available to seal the envelope.

Gosse Holiday 2025

Now is the time to get your holiday orders in, and we can help! Contact us to design your 2025 holiday card or work with one of our dealers to see samples, color swatches, and receive expert guidance!

Stunning Letterpress Wedding Invitation Suite

Letterpress Wedding Invitation Suite

We were delighted to work with Sydney and Leland on their letterpress wedding invitation and day-of pieces, having had the pleasure of helping this couple create their stunning save the date. The minimalist design had an understated elegance that perfectly set the tone for their stunning nuptials held at a quintessential NYC venue.

The invitation is printed on our 2-ply cotton paper, which has a soft texture and holds a deep letterpress impression. The spruce letterpress ink perfectly coordinates with the spruce edge painting on the invitation and the envelope.

Letterpress Wedding Invitation Suite

Invitation

  • letterpress ink: spruce
  • fonts: figtree regular, ivy presto display thin AT
  • paper: bella cotton white 2-ply
  • card size: a-7
  • edge paint: spruce
  • liner: brooklyn 3 pattern in deep blue digital on white text
  • envelope: spruce text
  • envelope addressing: cypress digital on the front and back
  • job #73480

Reply Card

  • letterpress ink: nutmeg (front) / nutmeg (back)
  • fonts: figtree regular, ivy presto display thin AT
  • paper: maize 1-ply
  • card size: a-5
  • job #73480

Save the Date

  • letterpress ink: chambray (front) + chambray (back)
  • fonts: ivy presto + figtree
  • paper: bella cloud 2-ply
  • size: sq-5
  • envelope: cotton white text
  • envelope printing: deep blue (guest + return addresses)
  • job #73156

Details Card

  • letterpress ink: chambray (front) / chambray (back)
  • fonts: figtree regular, ivy presto display thin AT
  • paper: cloud 1-ply
  • card size: a-6
  • job #73480
Details Card

The invitation beautifully coordinates with the streamlined design of the couple’s save the date, featuring the same fonts and aesthetic. We previously highlighted the save the date, which includes artwork based on the venue, The Weylin.

Wedding Escort Card

Flat Escort Card

  • digital ink: chambray (front) / chambray (back)
  • fonts: figtree regular, ivy presto display thin AT
  • paper: cloud 1-ply
  • card size: 4.75″
  • diecut shape: circle (BP-6)
  • job #77010
Escort Card Back Detail

The detailed artwork from the save the date made another appearance on the back of the circular die-cut escort card. This was a charming detail guests could enjoy while at the iconic venue. With the exception of the domed fresco-inspired artwork, the entire suite is typography-focused. Featuring the geometric artwork on the escort cards only highlights this feature, making it more special and eye-catching.

Wedding Menu Front
Wedding Menu Card Back

Menu

  • digital ink: chambray (front) / chambray (back)
  • fonts: figtree regular, ivy presto display thin AT
  • paper: spruce 1-ply
  • card size: 4 x 8
  • job #77010

The remaining cards are printed on Bella color papers and feature a coordinating ink for a trendy yet elegant tone-on-tone look. The monochromatic look and bold colors of the day-of pieces were the perfect complement to the floral arrangements and table settings. 

Table Card

  • digital ink: nutmeg (front) / nutmeg (back)
  • fonts: ivy presto display thin AT
  • paper: maize 1-ply
  • card size: a-6
  • job #77010
Wedding Table Number Card
Wedding Bar Menu

Bar Sign A

  • digital ink: chambray 
  • fonts: figtree regular, ivy presto display thin AT
  • paper: cloud 1-ply
  • card size: f-8
  • job #77010

Bar Sign B

  • digital ink: nutmeg
  • fonts: figtree regular, ivy presto display thin AT
  • paper: maize 1-ply
  • card size: f-8
  • job #77010

Best wishes to Sydney and Leland! It was a joy to work with this couple and to help create their stunning letterpress wedding invitations. Are you inspired by the architecture of your venue or interested in a tone-on-tone look for your letterpress wedding invitation, save the date, or day-of pieces? Contact us with questions or work with one of our dealers to see samples in person and receive expert tips and guidance.

Photos: Nato from @weddingsbynato

Behind the Scenes with Calligraphette & Co.

We had the pleasure of chatting with Nika Smernoff at Calligraphette & Co. in Washington, DC. Nika is a calligrapher and designer with a decade of experience in the industry. Below, Nika explains how she got her start, what keeps her going, her favorite trends, and more! 

Q: Tell us about yourself and how your studio came to be? What was your inspiration?

During my first semester of graduate school in 2015, studying the relationship between pandemics and national security of all things, I found calligraphy and quickly fell in love with spending meditative evenings practicing my letters. In 2016, I started a business doing envelope calligraphy to help pay my way through school. When I received my degree in 2018, I figured I could either wonder where Calligraphette & Co. could’ve gone or jump into working for myself full-time. I had fallen in love with the wedding industry and loved the thrill of being able to see someone else’s vision and help translate it into something beautiful and tactile.

Q: What are some of the most rewarding aspects of your job?

Weddings are just such a happy time in people’s lives. My clients are figuring out how to express their love for each other and their personality as a couple for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration. In particular, I get to make people realize they’re creative, help them make something that they didn’t realize was possible, and hopefully ease a little of the stress that other parts of wedding planning can create.

Q: What are your hopes for the future of your business?

My end goal is for my clients to have an invitation tucked away somewhere in a keepsake box, to find with their children one day, and be transported 25 years back in time to when they were engaged. Whether that means curating and personalizing a Bella Figura design or creating something from scratch, I want to create heirloom pieces for people to enjoy. Not everyone wants to take on the work it takes to create custom designs, even if they have the taste for it. If I can continue to help couples send out invitations that rise to the occasion of their wedding, I’ll always consider that a success.

Q: Do you have any current trends you’re loving?

I’m loving the trend of non-rectangular inserts! Whether it’s a circle or a custom die-cut, playing with shapes is such a fun way to bring life into an invitation suite. Velvet is a trend I’m excited to try, especially with letterpress and foil printing. Although this isn’t a new trend, I’m always a fan of putting pets on wax seals! It’s a great way to give a nod to an important family member without necessarily making them the focus of the invitation suite. Lastly, I’d say custom match boxes because they’re so unexpected and also so much fun to have after the wedding!

Q: What do you think your clients enjoy most about working with you to create their event stationery?

One theme that I’ve noticed in reviews is that I always go the extra mile and put myself fully into the design process with each client, making it easy for the client and bringing their vision to life. Almost all of my clients apologize early in the process for being picky and too detail-oriented, and I always tell them that the best clients are the ones who care about the small details. I’m always happy to refine font choices and make adjustments to colors in order to have a design reflect exactly what you see in your head, even if it’s hard to describe.

Clients usually say that I was their most responsive vendor, combining warmth and professionalism to make their decisions as easy as possible. I’m also notorious for becoming good friends with my local clients, so chances are, if you’re located in DC, we’ll be grabbing a glass of prosecco after your wedding to catch up!

Q: Anything else we should know or that you would like to share?

There can be a lot of focus on how to make your wedding about other people. Don’t get me wrong. Of course, you want your guests to have a wonderful time, for your friends and family to mingle and create memories, and for the day to run smoothly. Invitations are perhaps the one aspect of your wedding where you don’t really have to consider anyone else and do just what you want. This doesn’t have to mean spending months crafting something from scratch, but getting to play with paper and colors and discuss what designs you and your fiance like is such a joyful part of the planning process. A good stationer will make it feel like fun, with minimal to no homework for you to do, providing a glimmer of ease in an otherwise email and logistics-heavy process.

Mid-Century Modern-Inspired Engagement Celebration Invitation

Engagement Celebration Invitation

This engagement celebration invitation came to us from our dear friend Mickey of the Social Type, and it’s stunning. This invitation is inspired by our Midge design, specifically the reply card. Get the details and find out how the clean lines and a geometric pattern make this invitation an homage to Mid-Century Modern design.

The invitation is the same size as the Midge invitation, a no. 10, which measures 9.19 x 3.81 inches and features rounded corners. A floral cartouche, digitally printed in goldenrod, adorns the top and bottom, coordinating with the bride- and groom-to-be’s names. The rest of the text appears in sea mist. 

mid century modern Engagement Celebration Invitation

Invitation

  • digital ink: goldenrod + sea mist (front) /goldenrod + sea mist (back)
  • font: playfair display black + la luxes script + ivy mode regular
  • paper: bella smooth cotton white 2-ply
  • card size: no. 10
  • finishing: rounded corner
  • liner: classic color pattern in sea mist digital on white text
  • envelope: white text
  • envelope addressing: goldenrod + pool digital on the front and back
  • job #75476

Double-sided printing takes this engagement party invitation to the next level. The broad, geometric floral artwork is our Midge 2 pattern. This pattern appears on the back of the Midge reply card and the envelope liner for the save the date, where it was foil-stamped. The couple’s initials are digitally printed on the back of the invitation in sea mist for a charming and personal touch.

modern floral engagement celebration invite

Are you daydreaming about patterns and subtle details that transform an invitation into something custom and meaningful? Work with one of our dealers to create a stunning engagement celebration invitation!

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