The decadent velvet envelope liner was the first part of this wedding invitation suite to catch our attention. The more we looked at the details that make up Anne and Dylan’s invitations, the more we love this design. The couple worked with our dear friend Colleen of Pen and Paper to create their elegant and formal invitations. This suite is a customization of our Rhea design, and while Anne and Dylan kept many elements from the original, they added sweet details to make it their own.

This invitation is perfect for a black-tie event and features classic black letterpress printing in a mix of serif and ornate script fonts. The layout is clean and symmetrical, and proves that less is more. For a touch of glamour, the invitation is die-cut into our Winston shape, and then beveled at a 45º angle, and then edge-painted in metallic gold. All of these embellishments are lovely on their own, but combined together elevate the look in a meaningful and luxurious manner. The shimmer of the metallic gold edge painting highlights the curve of the die cut and the slope of the beveling. 

The invitation is wrapped with metallic gold thread for an added glimmer and placed inside a vellum gatefold. Digital printing on the gatefold depicts a continuous line illustration of a French horn.

The velvet envelope liner takes things to the next level. Red shine foil stamping in our Eris pattern on our tomato velvet is peak opulence. The damask pattern introduces drama and a sense of old-world luxury.

Gold matte foil stamping on our Ultra Black stock ensures the details card is aligned with the invitation, while maintaining the regal, romantic, and high-contrast look.

Anne and Dylan’s invitation suite blends classic elegance, luxury finishes, and personalized musical elements to create a look that is timeless and refined yet artistic. It was a pleasure to work on this letterpress wedding invitation with a velvet envelope liner, and it’s always a joy to work with Pen and Paper. Do you want to include velvet or a gatefold in your invitation design? How about a beveled die cut? Our highly skilled dealers can walk you through the process to create your dream invitations. Find a dealer near you or contact us to create your perfect wedding invitations.

Hilary and Andrew created these dreamy letterpress invitations for their Italian villa wedding. This invitation suite has a rustic, artisanal feel and is brimming with old-world elegance. The couple worked with our dear friend Mel from Arni Paperie to create these luxurious and romantic letterpress invitations.

Our handmade paper is specially made for us and features a soft texture and deckled edges. The deckled edges are the result of the papermaking process and add charm and an artisanal quality to the overall design. Our handmade paper holds a crisp letterpress impression, and the terracotta color is a recent addition to our paper lineup. The terracotta paper of the invitation is paired with the deep tone of our walnut text envelope to reinforce the natural and sun-washed look of the Tuscan venue.

Invitation

• letterpress ink: ganache
• fonts: margarita script + sauvage + karin
• papers: bella terracotta handmade
• card size: f-8 deckle edge
• envelope: walnut text
• envelope addressing: ivory digital on the front and the back
• job: 74577

The typography features a combination of refined serif fonts and a flowing script font to create a sophisticated, romantic contrast. The gentle swashes and curves of the margarita script font add movement and a classic feel.

The talented bride created the sketches of the venue on the invitation, and the artwork featured on the folding details card. This is a lovely personal touch that highlights the charming details of this destination wedding. We can accept custom artwork for your invitations, and our design team can help you ensure the files are properly set up for us when creating your invitations and other pieces. We can also create custom illustrations for you! Let us know what you have in mind, and we can bring your vision to life.

Best wishes to Hilary and Andrew on their wedding, and it’s always a pleasure to work with Arni Paperie. If you want an invitation that is timeless and full of personal details, or if you want to feature our handmade paper or custom artwork, we can make it happen. Contact us to learn more or reach out to one of our dealers for one-on-one help designing your dream wedding invitations.

Amanda and Ryszard’s wedding invitation suite has a classic, refined, and timelessly elegant style with a modern luxury twist. This couple worked with our dear friend Kristyn from Oliver’s Twist to create these sophisticated and formal invitations.

A clean, minimal layout with generous white space draws the eye to the bride and groom’s names, set in a modern, sweeping script font. The use of foil stamping further emphasizes the couple’s names and adds some glimmer and contrast to the black letterpress printing. The same color foil, tawny shine, also appears on the beveled edge, highlighting the sharp 45-degree angle.

Invitation

• letterpress ink: black
• foil stamping: tawny shine
• font: slight + garamond
• papers: bella smooth cotton 2-ply white
• card size: f-8
• bevel: 45-degree
• foil edge: tawny shine
• envelope liner: richmond pattern in tawny shine foil on metallic sand text
• envelope: white cotton text pointed flap
• envelope addressing: black digital on the front and the back
• job: 76120

Belly Band

• foil stamping: tawny shine
• font: slight + garamond
• papers: ultra black text
• card size: f-8 vertical belly band (3 x 13.25 open, 3 x 6.24 closed)
• job: 76120

The wide belly band, featuring the couple’s initials in tawny shine foil, adds an upscale vibe. The way the monogram merges the letters is symbolic and romantic and completely fits the look and feel of these bevel and foil-edge wedding invitations.

The envelope liner is neutral and subtle. Our Richmond pattern, which is both formal and geometric, is foil-stamped in tawny shine on our metallic sand text-weight stock. The look is elegant and perfectly coordinates with the entire suite.

Reply Card

• digital ink: white
• font: slight + garamond
• papers: ultra black 1-ply
• card size: a-6
• job: 76120

The reply card switches up the color palette from the invitation and features white digital printing on black stock. The design is modern and dramatic while maintaining the formal aesthetic. The event card follows suit by featuring black digital printing on our metallic sand stock. Multiple versions of the event card were printed to address the various events held during the wedding weekend.

Event Card

• digital ink: black
• font: slight + garamond
• papers: metallic sand 1-ply
• card size: a-5
• job: 76120

It was a joy to work on Amanda and Ryszard’s bevel and foil-edge wedding invitations. The suite is refined and modern while featuring classic design elements. Are you dreaming of luxurious wedding invitations or a custom monogram? Work with one of our dealers to see ink and paper swatches and receive expert guidance to create the perfect invitation set for your big day.

Alanah and Aaron’s wedding invitation suite has a modern, refined, and minimalist aesthetic with an envelope liner that is both edgy and artistic. The modern design is juxtaposed against the classic print method of engraving for an added sense of drama. The couple worked with our dear friend Carlyn of Lee’s Paperie to create their modern engraved wedding invitation.

Invitation

• engraving: black
• foil stamping: silver shine
• font: optima + sweet sans + slight
• papers: bella smooth cotton 2-ply white
• card size: sq-7
• envelope liner: loley pattern (#121) pattern in silver shine foil on ultra black text
• envelope: white cotton text
• envelope addressing: black digital on the front and the back
• job: 75631

This customization is based on our Modernity design, which is elegant and contemporary with a minimalist sensibility. The square card is formal, but edgy in a low-key way. The clean and contemporary layout boosts generous white space, allowing the typography to draw the eye. The text is engraved in black ink, which is perfect for a black tie affair. A subtle single-line border frames the invitation, giving it structure without feeling heavy. The border is foil-stamped in silver shine, adding a touch of glamour to the invitation. Our Bella smooth paper is soft and textured, enhancing the sense of luxury.

Event Card

• engraving: black
• font: optima + sweet sans
• papers: bella smooth cotton 1-ply white
• card size: sq-5
• job: 75631

Reply Card

• engraving: black
• font: optima + sweet sans
• papers: bella smooth cotton 1-ply white
• card size: a-5
• envelope: white cotton text
• envelope addressing: black digital on the front
• job: 75631

The envelope liner adds a bit of high style while adhering to the modern aesthetic. The black envelope liner features floral line art in silver shine. The liner is abstract, eloquent, and glamorous.

It was a joy and a pleasure to work on Alanah and Aaron’s wedding invitation suite, and we always look forward to what Lee’s Paperie has in store for us. Whether you want something black-tie ready or you want to add subtle, artistic details to your invitation suite, we can make it happen. Work with one of our dealers to create your dream wedding invitations.

We worked with our dear friends at Ellis Hill to create these bright, cheerful, and garden-inspired birthday party invitations. This invitation blends vintage floral artwork with modern typography for a classic yet still contemporary look. The card is modeled after our Gweneth save the date design, and it’s a great example of how our designs can be customized for various events.

Invitation

• letterpress ink: persimmon
• foil stamping: copper matte
• digital: cmyk
• fonts: white garden + dark paradise
• papers: bella smooth cotton bright white 2-ply
• card size: a-6
• envelope liner: gweneth pattern in cmyk + persimmonin digital on bright white text
• envelope: bright white cotton text pointed flap
• envelope addressing: cmyk + persimmonin digital on the back
• job: 75870

Bold floral artwork introduces a celebratory tone and anchors the design. The guest of honor’s age is foil-stamped in copper matte over the digitally printed floral bouquet. The overlapping foil adds some glimmer and contrast against the lush, detailed flowers. Our Bella Smooth Cotton paper, in bright white, perfectly complements the bold, vibrant florals and the letterpress printing in our persimmon ink. The refined, flowing script font announces Sue’s Novetañera, or 90th. The supporting text appears in a serif font and is clean, structured, and easy to read, balancing the ornate florals.

The envelope liner is a statement piece on its own and showcases the lively, full-coverage floral pattern. The liner pattern uses the same floral artwork from the card over a digital flood of our persimmon ink, and is borrowed from the Gweneth invitation. 

This birthday party invitation is joyful, celebratory, and absolutely perfect for such a milestone event. We hope Sue had the happiest of birthdays, and thank you to our dear friends at Ellis Hill for entrusting us with this job. Are you in need of invitations for an upcoming event? Contact us to start creating your invitations, or work with one of our dealers for expert guidance.

Genevieve and Dana worked with our dear friend Lindsey of Mrs. Post Fine Stationery & Gifts to create their contemporary yet charming letterpress wedding invitations. This design holds extra meaning for the pair because one half of the happy couple is a graphic designer who personally designed their invitations, including both of the illustrations. 

The invitation features a traditional layout. The bride and groom’s names are highlighted in an elaborate script font while the remaining text appears in a serif font. The standout feature of the invitation is a custom illustration of a building from the wedding venue. The building peaks out from the trees, setting the tone for an intimate celebration. Both the text and the illustration are letterpress printed in our holly ink. The dark green color suits this outdoor wedding perfectly, and our 2-ply smooth cotton paper leaves a deep impression. Rounded corners give the card a contemporary look, while still maintaining a sense of formality.

The details card features the same aesthetic. A thin line border on the front of the card hugs the curve of the rounded corners. A darling hand-drawn map on the back of the details card highlights the locations of various events held during the wedding weekend.

We’re always happy to create an invitation or customize one of our designs, but it’s special when we’re given the opportunity to bring someone’s vision to life. We wish all the best for Genevieve and Dana, and thank you again to Mrs. Post Fine Stationery & Gifts for bringing this wedding suite to us. Would you like to include illustrations on your invitations or a map on the details card? We have a skilled team of graphic designers who can create custom artwork for your invitations and other items in your suite. Contact us to learn more or work with one of our dealers to receive expert assistance as you design your invitations.

We worked with our dear friend Hollis of Bering’s to create Jiries’ graduation announcement and party invitation. This square card is classic and contemporary. The layout and the color palette work together to create a card that is equal parts celebration and professional.

This graduation announcement has a classic and refined style with a clean, professional design. The layout is elegant and symmetrical, centered around gold matte foil that conveys a sense of sophistication. The typography is minimalist, sleek, and formal. The Caduceus symbol, coupled with the class year at the top, anchors the design. The emblem features heavy foil coverage, which is contrasted by the open font used for the graduate’s name.

Invitation

• foil stamping: gold matte
• fonts: addington chevalier open
• papers: bella smooth cotton white 2-ply
• card size: sq-7
• foil edge: gold matte 
• envelope liner: capone pattern in rust digital + gold matte foil on white text
• envelope: white cotton text pointed flap
• envelope addressing: rust digital on the front and the back
• job: 75581

The envelope liner is an opportunity to show pride for the University of Texas. Our rust digital ink is a close match to the school’s signature burnt orange. The liner features gold matte foil stamping in our capone pattern over a full flood of rust digital. The envelope liner pattern is modern and contemporary, keeping it aligned with the card design. The overlapping diamond shape of the pattern is reminiscent of the twirling and twisting snakes from the Caduceus symbol, further tying all of the elements together. 

Overall, the style is modern classic elegance. The design blends clean minimalism with traditional academic prestige and a touch of luxury through the use of gold matte foil. Congratulations to Jiries! We are thrilled to have had the opportunity to create this card. Do you need a custom-designed card to announce a milestone or invite people to a celebration? Our dealers can help you create a card that conveys the right look, style, and message. Locate a dealer near you to view samples and swatches in person.

These custom invitations feature a classic and refined style. The distinctive oval shape adds a touch of uniqueness while maintaining a timeless elegance. The look is traditional, luxurious, and completely bespoke. The couple, Olivia and Franklin, worked with our dear Dorothy of Dorothy McDaniel’s Flower Market to create these oval engraved wedding invitations.

Engraving is a time-honored print method that involves pressing the paper into an etched metal plate to create a raised impression. It is historic and elegant. The use of engraving for this invitation in a script font and metallic silver ink is beautiful, sophisticated, and formal. The edges are beveled at 45º and then edge-painted in metallic silver to perfectly match the printing. Both of these embellishments add an understated opulence. Our 3-ply cotton paper is thick and luxurious, introducing a subtle texture. The paper displays a crisp impression and showcases the flourishes of the script font.

Invitation

• engraving ink: metallic silver
• fonts: aston script
• papers: bella cotton white 3-ply
• card size: f-8 oval
• bevel: 45º 
• edge paint: metallic silver
• envelope liner: metallic silver text
• envelope: white cotton text 6.5” x 8.63” assembled, 11.5” x 20.13” flat (die #e-236)
• envelope addressing: shale digital on the front and the back
• job: 75030

The reply card keeps things straightforward and features metallic silver engraving. The same script font appears as an accent, while the majority of the text appears in a serif font. The envelope is custom-made to fit the large, oval invitation and features a simple metallic silver liner that complements the invitation and reply card. 

Reply Card

• engraving ink: metallic silver
• fonts: aston script + addington
• papers: bella cotton white 2-ply
• card size:a-5
• envelope: white cotton text pointed flap
• envelope addressing: shale digital on the front
• job: 75030

Overall, this wedding invitation is elegant and traditional, and is perfect for a black-tie celebration. Create your own timeless engraved wedding invitations or include elegant details like beveling and edge painting to take your invitation to the next level.  Work with one of our dealers to create your perfect custom invitations.

This custom-designed wedding invitation suite features hand calligraphy, a darling tag emblazoned with a monogram, and luxurious details, such as beveling, foil edging, and silk ribbon. We worked with our dear friend Mickey from the Social Type on this extravagant suite.

This invitation suite is lovely, but the use of hand calligraphy elevates the look. The couple chose the Wisteria hand by our dear friend, Debi Zeinert. Adding hand calligraphy to your invitation suite tacks on a few days to the design process, as the calligrapher requires time to create the artwork; however, the results are well worth it. Please note that revisions require additional turnaround time. The calligraphy looks dazzling, and the gold matte foil highlights the flourishes. The serif font maintains the formality of the look and beautifully coordinates with the hand calligraphy.

A die-cut tag bearing the bride and groom’s initials is secured around the invitation with silk ribbon. The tag features the bride’s initial in extravagant hand calligraphy, intertwined with the groom’s initial, which appears in a regal serif font.

Gold matte foil is also used to accentuate the beveled edge on both the invitation and the details card. The glimmer of the foil extenuates the 45º edge. The envelope liner is also custom and was designed using the Elide rose motif. The floral envelope liner softens the overall look of this suite while adding a hint of romance.

Reply Card

• engraving ink: holly
• hand calligraphy: wisteria
• font: impression
• papers: bella smooth cotton ivory 2-ply
• card size: a-5
• foil edge: gold matte
• envelope: evergreen text
• envelope addressing: gold matte digital on the front
• job: 75437

The details card features engraving, which is a print method that uses etched metal plates to create a raised impression. The engraved text appears over digitally printed floral artwork.

Details Card

• engraving ink: holly
• digital ink: cmyk
• hand calligraphy: wisteria
• font: impression
• papers: bella smooth cotton ivory 2-ply
• card size: a-6
• bevel: 45º
• foil edge: gold matte
• job: 75437

Whether you want classic, formal wedding invitations with modern luxury accents, such as beveled edges accented with foil, hand-calligraphy details, or a touch of romance with a floral liner, we can make it happen. Work with one of our dealers to receive expert guidance and assistance in creating your dream wedding invitations.

A custom crest, letterpress printing on pillowy-soft paper, and metallic thread make Sydney and Andres’ invitation suite meaningful, modern, and highly sophisticated. Our dear friend, Karly from Sweet Paper, worked with the couple to design these letterpress wedding invitations and the blind emboss crest.

This wedding invitation suite has a classic style with timeless elegance and a touch of sophisticated formality. The design blends minimalist typography with a refined color palette and luxurious details. The clean and structured layout features generous white space and a fine black border, contributing to a polished, high-end presentation. Our 2-ply Bella cotton paper holds a deep letterpress impression while also showcasing the intricate detail of the blind embossed crest at the top. The custom crest features floral accents surrounding the bride and groom’s first initials.

Invitation

• letterpress ink: black
• emboss: blind
• font: mrs eaves + roman/italic/petite caps
• paper: bella cotton white 2-ply
• card size: a-7
• thread: tawny metallic
• inner envelope liner: midnight velvet
• outer envelope liner: black text
• envelope: white cotton text pointed flap
• outer envelope addressing: black digital on the front and the back
• job: 71406

The crisp champagne matte foil stands out against the deep, holly green of the welcome party card. The geometric shape of our Franklin die cut, coupled with the thin line border, mimics the border of the invitation while maintaining the modern and formal aesthetic. Tawny metallic thread holds the cards together in the envelope, while adding some extra glimmer.

Reply Card

• letterpress ink: black
• font: mrs eaves + roman/italic/petite caps
• paper: bella cotton white 1-ply
• card size: a-5
• envelope: white cotton text pointed flap
• envelope addressing: black digital on the front
• job: 71406

Welcome Party Card

• foil stamping: champagne matte
• font: mrs eaves + roman/italic/petite caps
• paper: holly 1-ply
• card size: a-6
• die cut style: franklin
• die cut shape: bf-49
• envelope: white cotton text pointed flap
• envelope addressing: black digital on the front
• job: 71406

Overall, this suite exudes a refined, formal, and upscale ambiance. It is perfect for an elegant black-tie wedding celebration. The suite embodies both tradition and modern luxury through its thoughtful blend of classic design and contemporary details.

Are you interested in creating a custom blind emboss crest or featuring a die-cut card in your invitation suite? Work with one of our dealers to design the letterpress wedding invitations of your dreams. Our talented dealers will help you sort through the details to create something bespoke and stunning that perfectly reflects your style.

Rebecca and Evan sought a modern yet romantic design for their wedding invitations, and they found it in our Fiona design. This couple worked with our dear friend Alexandra of Alexandra Partow Events to create these dreamy invitations, which blend rich jewel tones with shimmering foil.

The meandering floral artwork of this invitation design weaves around the refined serif font text, adding a romantic aesthetic and a touch of sophistication. The curved pattern of the envelope liner is both organic and geometric, providing consistency with the overall design. The use of pastel pink paper for the reply card and sky stock for the website card introduces additional color, and complements the dark plum hue of the invitation.

These foil stamped wedding invitations are contemporary and sophisticated, yet also romantic and artistic, setting the tone for a luxurious ceremony and reception. Work with one of our dealers to create your dream foil stamped wedding invitations.

These letterpress and blind emboss wedding invitations feature a refined, classic aesthetic. The couple, Anne and Alexander, worked with our dear friends at Needle In A Haystack to create their truly lovely invitation suite.

This customization is based on our Braxton design and features our luxurious 3-ply Bella cotton stock. The thick, textured paper showcases the depths of the letterpress impression and the crisp blind emboss border and artwork. The double line border, consisting of both a thin and a thick line, adds an air of formality to the design. The typography is a mix of elegant script and traditional serif fonts. The text is printed in a soft, muted green ink that complements the natural theme.

At the top, a delicate embossed motif adds a touch of sophistication. The foliage accent uses part of our Everly Vine nature motif. The same artwork appears on the outer envelope, as well as on the border of the details card and the insert card. You’ll also see the foliage and reaching vines as the envelope liner. The Everly pattern appears under the category of floral patterns. Many of our motifs already exist as patterns, or we can create a pattern for you using one of our motifs. The reverse is also possible; we can dismantle a pattern to create a border or a motif.

This letterpress and blind emboss wedding invitation suite combines a traditional look with nature-inspired charm, perfect for a sophisticated affair. Locate one of our dealers to receive expert tips and help to create your dream invitations.