A soft color palette, a relaxed yet elegant font, and a playful die-cut shape make these garden party invitations modern and whimsical and perfect for a springtime afternoon spent enjoying brunch and mahjong. Debbie and Arin, the hosts, worked with our dear friend Sara of Inviting Place to create these charming letterpress invitations, complete with a custom converted envelope.

Our smooth cotton paper is pillow-soft, and using the 2-ply ensures a deep letterpress impression. The bright white stock is crisp and perfectly showcases the gentle pastel hues. The invitation is die-cut, creating scalloped edges that feel playful. The wavy edges add movement and softness, as well as a handcrafted feel. A whimsical font makes the invitation feel like a handwritten note from a friend while still retaining a sense of formality.

Invitation

• letterpress inks: lilac + lemon drop
• font: honeymoon hand otf
• papers: bella smooth cotton 2-ply bright white
• card size: f-8
• die cut style: bf-102
• envelope liner: custom pattern digitally printed in lilac + lemon drop on bright white text
• custom envelope: lilac text (e-395)
• envelope addressing: white digital on the front and the back
• job: 76478

We convert our custom envelopes in-house. The lilac text-weight stock perfectly coordinates with the letterpress ink from the invitation. The scallop edges from the invitation also appear on the custom envelope, keeping things consistent while also adding a bespoke quality. Buttery yellows and sweet and subtle purples appear throughout the envelope liner. The unique and symmetrical pattern is custom to this invitation.

These garden party invitations are refined yet approachable. Are you looking for a way to add a cheerful, springtime vibe to your invitation design, or are you interested in custom envelopes? Contact us to create your custom invitations for a garden party or any event, or work with one of our talented dealers!

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.

Everything about these stylish anniversary party invitations is timeless and elegant, from the die-cut shape to the combination of letterpress printing and foil stamping, and the foil-stamped envelope liner. We had the pleasure of working with our friend Lisa from Mark Harris Stationers to create these lovely die cut anniversary party invitations celebrating Robert and Marilyn.

Our Bella cotton paper is plush yet firm and holds a deep impression. Gold matte foil stamping creates a border that mimics the shape of our Franklin die-cut, accentuating the die-cut shape. Robert and Marilyn’s names appear in a script font that is formal yet still has a contemporary edge. The font’s flourishes add drama and contrast against the straight lines of the foil-stamped border.

Invitation

• letterpress ink: pewter
• foil stamping: gold matte
• fonts: velvet hammer, antique regular, garamond
• paper: bella cotton white 2-ply
• card size: a-6
• die cut style: franklin
• die cut shape: BF-49
• liner: marseille pattern in gold matte foil on light gray text
• envelope: white text pointed flap
• envelope addressing: pewter digital on the front and pewter letterpress on the back
• job: 72325

The envelope liner features gold matte foil stamping on our light gray text, which beautifully coordinates with the pewter letterpress printing on the invitation.

It was a pleasure to create these custom die cut anniversary party invitations. Do you need invitations for an upcoming milestone celebration? Or are you interested in selecting the perfect die-cut shape or fonts for your design? Work with one of our dealers to receive tips and expert guidance on creating your custom invitations.

This invitation suite from our dear friends at RSVP in Omaha, Nebraska, features clean lines for a modern, sophisticated look. However, the whimsical liner adds an unexpected yet perfectly coordinated touch of personality. See all the pieces up close and discover what makes this blind embossed wedding invitation so special.

This client’s job is a customization of our Sherah design. At first glance, the final printed piece strongly resembles its inspiration, including the same die-cut shape combined with a beveled and painted edge. This custom wedding invitation swaps out foil stamping for letterpress printing in our vine ink, giving the card a more vibrant and springlike appearance. The bride and groom’s names are still blind embossed. The crisp, raised text provides a stately and sophisticated feel.

The Quinn liner, a fun floral pattern, replaces the art deco-inspired Sherah pattern featured in the original. The liner adds some whimsy while still maintaining the elegance of the invitation. The foil and digital Quinn pattern is repeated on the belly band and pocket panel, along with a few accent flowers on the reply card.

Invitation

• letterpress ink: vine
• emboss: blind
• fonts: daughter script + kiona + ivy mode
• paper: bella smooth cotton white 2-ply
• invite size: f-8
• diecut: franklin
• bevel: 45-degree
• edge paint: vine
• envelope: f-8 white text
• liner: quinn pattern in vine digital + champagne matte
• envelope printing: return and guest address in vine digital
• job #73441

The original suite had a separate pocket card to secure the auxiliary pieces. One version of the customization features a belly band secured to a mounting card, which is adhered to the back of the invitation to hold the reply card (not pictured). A second version of the suite features a pocket panel adhered directly to the back of the invitation. The larger pocket panel secures the rehearsal dinner invitation, details card, and reply card.

Pocket Panel

• foil: champagne matte
• digital: vine
• paper: white text
• size: 6.4235 x 9.5 flat, 5 x 6.5 folded, die-cut card
• finishing: assemble and adhere to the back of the invitation

Rehearsal Dinner Invitation

• digital: vine
• fonts: daughter script + kiona + ivy mode
• paper: metallic gold leaf 2-ply
• size: a-2

Details Card

• invite size: a-6
• digital: vine
• fonts: kiona + ivy mode
• paper: bella smooth cotton white 2-ply

This lovely invitation suite creates the look and feel the couple strove to establish for their wedding. While it does draw heavily from the inspiration design, there are a lot of changes and fun additions that make it completely one-of-a-kind. Reach out to customize your blind embossed wedding invitation or find one of our dealers to see samples in person and receive expert guidance.