We had the pleasure of helping Amanda and Daryl create their hand calligraphy wedding invitations for their vineyard wedding in California. Elizabeth Hardin‘s hand lettering was printed in classic black ink to compliment the vibrant palette introduced throughout their ceremony and reception by way of bright florals, vintage carnival glass and the incredible ocean view. Visit Style Me Pretty to see the rest of the wedding!
Stationery: Bella Figura | Lounge and Bar Rentals: Found Vintage Rentals | Linens: La Tavola Fine Linen Rental | Florist: The Southern Table | Hair and Makeup: Design Visage | Ceremony and Reception: Catalina View Gardens | Photographer: Charla Storey Photography | Cake: Sweet and Saucy Shop | Calligraphy: Harts and Quills | Rentals: Classic Party Rentals | Wedding Planner/Wedding Designer: Birds Of A Feather Events | Catering: Made By Meg | Entertainment: Vox DJs
Colleen and Matthew worked with our friends at Ipanema Press to create these classic black letterpress wedding invitations for their New York City wedding. They started with our ever-popular Deveril design but opted for a vertical layout on ivory paper for an ultra formal feel. They added a blind debossed border and an elegant flourish in tawny foil. Together with black envelopes and a black and tawny foil stamped liner, these simple additions exuded sophistication and understated elegance.
letterpress inks: black + blind deboss (no ink) | foil stamping: tawny matte | fonts: impression + danube | paper: bella cotton ivory 1-ply + 2-ply | envelope: bella black | foil stamped liner: pearse pattern in tawny matte on bella black text | Ipanema Press | customization #40840
Our friends at Inviting Place worked with Barbara and Arlo to create these golden anniversary invitations to celebrate their milestone anniversary and joint birthdays. We brought in our Bella Gray paper on the belly band and reply envelope to compliment the charcoal and gold matte palette used throughout the suite.
letterpress ink: charcoal | foil stamping: gold matte | fonts + artwork: submitted | paper: bella smooth cotton white 1-ply + 2-ply | foil edging: gold matte | envelope: bella cotton white | liner: custom pattern in charcoal | Inviting Place | customization #41322
This modern and moody customization of our Everly design is inspired by a contemporary and sleek wedding set in a chic venue with elegant wood and white elements brought together with a warm gold-toned palette. Touches of black and moody florals bring bold interest to this sophisticated affair.
letterpress ink: black | font: garamond | paper: white | invite size: f-8 | liner: custom everly pattern in black + blush
groom | bride + bouquet
Designer Jessica Downs drew inspiration from an elegant and ethereal garden wedding when creating her Everly design. “I imagined a wedding filled with natural greenery, golden candlesticks with illuminating candles, and soft textures of linen and silk in lovely shades of ivory and white,” says Jessica. Those delicate textures inspired a design of classic typography printed in a neutral shade of gray with a custom ivy monogram and a coordinating envelope liner in soft shades of green.
table setting | fireplace | peony | bride | cake | candles + groom
Our Joie de Vivre design was customized with an icy palette of french blue and silver foil on Sabrina’s letterpress sweet sixteen invitations for her recent celebration in New York City. A girly font played up the feminine feel of the design while the cool palette and mist shine foil stamped envelope liner gave off a winter wonderland vibe that was perfect for her February celebration.
letterpress ink: french blue | foil stamping: silver shine | fonts: vessa + streamline | foil edging: mist shine | paper: bella smooth cotton white 2-ply | envelope: bella cotton white | foil stamped liner: classic color pattern in mist shine | Bella Figura NYC | customization #40623
Jessica and Tyler celebrated with family and friends on the eve of their wedding with cocktails and jazz at Bevolo Gas & Electric Lights Museum and Showroom in the heart of the French Quarter. With the help of our friends at Mrs. Post Fine Stationery & Gifts we customized our Heathcliff design with a copper lantern and a palette of copper and gray that mimicked the warmth of their unique venue. An enclosure card invited guests to coffee the morning after the wedding, and an industrial inspired pattern was used to tie in the digital and foil stamped envelope liner in the same vintage palette.
letterpress ink: charcoal | foil stamping: copper shine | fonts: sansa + gotham | paper: bella smooth cotton ivory 1-ply + 2-ply | foil edging: copper shine | envelope: bella cotton ivory | digital + foil stamped liner: classic color pattern in charcoal + rhine pattern in copper shine | Mrs. Post Fine Stationery & Gifts | customization #40597
Designer Racheal Bumbolo was drawn to Atlanta’s Swan House when concepting her Sampson design. “My main sources of inspiration were marble tiles, golden accents, and the grace of elegant mansions. Swan House was made with entertainment in mind with its carefully thought out architecture and design – a place to easily be inspired by. The mansion, constructed at the end of the Jazz Age, inspired me to bring in a touch of vintage via the marble pattern and the storybook-like wording. Pairing that with a modern layout brings a fresh look to the design.”
letterpress ink: charcoal | digital ink: charcoal | foil stamping: copper matte | fonts: caslon + maison | paper: white | invite size: F-8 | liner: pearse in copper matte foil + charcoal digital | original design + customization by Racheal Bumbolo
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Georgina and Jeremy worked with our friends at Union Street Papery to customize our Roosevelt design for their destination wedding in Mexico. Their bright color palette of calypso, sea-side, and coral played up the coastal theme while the sugar skull artwork from our Olvera design added a hint of playfulness on their events card and thank you notes.
letterpress inks: calypso + sea-side | digital ink: calypso | fonts: didot + brandon + anna clara | paper: bella smooth cotton white 1-ply + 2-ply | edge painting: sea-side | liner: palms pattern in coral | envelope: bella cotton white | Union Street Papery | customization #40043
Hana and Sam came to our flagship store in Manhattan with artwork they wanted to include on their wedding invitations, and we customized our Tribeca design to create the beach inspired wedding invitations of their dreams. We replaced the New York skyline with a serene beach scene and added a pineapple motif to carry on the island inspiration.
letterpress inks: charcoal + antique gold | paper: bella smooth cotton white 1-ply + 2-ply | envelope: bella cotton white | liner: elegant ombre pattern in myrtle | customization #40885
We’re so excited to have Wisconsin based calligrapher Debi Zeinert of The Blooming Quill at our New York City flagship store this Saturday, February 3rd from 12-3pm. She will be offering on-the-spot hand calligraphy with your name or favorite phrase penned on one of our keepsake floral cards, perfect for Valentine’s Day!
Debi is a self-taught calligrapher who’s been in the business for over 35 years. In addition to beautiful, hand-calligraphed letterpress stationery and invitations, Debi is also available to hand calligraph your envelopes, escort cards, and other wedding day stationery. Check out Debi’s designs for Bella Figura here.
Bristol Calligraphy | Classic Calligraphy | Flourished Natalia
By removing the moody, vintage rose image and opting for a clean white background, Lindsy Talarico’s Rosette design becomes soft and elegant. Deep blue hues and metallic accents create the perfect palette for a classic invitation.
letterpress ink: deep blue | foil stamping: silver shine | fonts: sophia + futura | paper: white | invite size: F-8 | liner: classic color pattern in blush | original design + customization by in-house designer Lindsy Talarico
flowers | bridesmaids | shoes
