We had the absolute pleasure of working with our friend Susie of First Impression on the design and printing of her daughter’s wedding stationery. Lovely design, velvet accents, and a charming floral motif carry throughout the various pieces. There were so many fun elements to Hannah and David’s wedding weekend, and we are proud to have been a part of it.

Invitation

• letterpress ink: deep blue
• fonts: branch + quiverleaf
• paper: bella cotton 1-ply white / bella sky 1-ply / bella cotton 1-ply white / bella velvet french blue
• size: f-8
• bevel: 45-degree
• finishing: duplex paper
• envelope liner: supplied pattern blind emboss on french blue velvet
• envelope: white cotton text
• envelope addressing: deep blue digital on the front / deep blue letterpress + powder blue digital on the back
• job: 77381

We already showcased the couple’s modern yet charming save the date, complete with a custom envelope liner featuring their beloved dog. The design of the invitation and day-of pieces picks up where the save the date left off, leaning into simplicity yet still feeling extravagant.

Mounting Card

• paper: bella storm 1-ply
• size: 4.81” x 6.44”
• finishing: assemble with invite layers + belly band
• job: 77381

Belly Band

• deboss: blind
• paper: bella velvet french blue
• size: 1.75” x 8” flat, 1.75” x 6.5” assembled
• finishing: assemble with mounting card + invite layers
• job: 77381

The muted blue color palette ties all the pieces together, ranging from deep blue and powder blue letterpress inks to French blue velvet for the invite backer and envelope liner, and our Sky and Storm papers for the details card, place card, and welcome card, respectively. The soft blue hues are serene, romantic, and timeless.

The invitation design is formal and a perfect fit for the glamorous venue, The Century Club in Kansas City, Missouri. The generous layout is intentional and airy, setting the tone for the opulent but comfortable event. The use of a modern serif font for the names adds contemporary elegance, while a fun script font interjects some whimsy and personality, especially when mentioning the dress code.

The invitation is a staggering multi-ply card that features our cotton 1-ply white adhered to sky 1-ply, another layer of cotton 1-ply white, and finally, French blue velvet. The invitation also features a 45-degree bevel, and the alternating layers ensure a pop of blue is visible on the gently sloped edges.

A mounting card secures a velvet belly band to the back of the invitation, providing a spot to hold the auxiliary cards. This ensures a neat presentation when guests remove the cards from the envelope. Blind debossing on the velvet belly band is decadent and further emphasizes the stock’s texture.

The whimsical floral pattern can be found throughout the suite, and the flower shape also appears on the escort cards.

Letterpress-printed stripes give the Shabbat Card a casual tone and distinguish it from the other cards. An elegant monogram on the front panel of the accordion fold details card further defines the refined aesthetic.

Accordion Fold Details Card

• letterpress ink: deep blue
• fonts: branch + quiverleaf
• emboss: blind
• paper: bella sky 1-ply
• size: 4” x 4” folded, 4” x 16” flat
• finishing: score
• job: 77381

Program / Menu Cover

• emboss: blind
• paper: bella cotton 1-ply white
• size: sq-6 folded
• ribbon: 1.25” wide blue gray
• finishing: score, 0.25” hole drill, and assemble with interior pages
• job: 79210

Program / Menu Interior Pages

• digital ink: deep blue (front) / deep blue (back)
• fonts: gotham book/book Italic + branch regular + lovefern
• paper: white text
• size: sq-6 folded interior pages (12.13” x 5.94”)
• finishing: score, 0.25” hole drill, and assemble with cover
• job: 79210

Welcome Card Top

• emboss: blind
• fonts: branch + quiverleaf
• paper: bella storm 2-ply
• size: no. 10
• finishing: 0.25” hole drill
• grommet: gold
• finishing: assemble with welcome card bottom
• job: 79210

Welcome Card Bottom

• letterpress ink: deep blue (front) / deep blue (back)
• fonts: gotham book/book Italic + branch regular + lovefern
• paper: bella cotton 2-ply white
• size: no. 10
• finishing: 0.25” hole drill
• grommet: gold
• finishing: assemble with welcome card top
• job: 79210

Every part of this stationery suite, from the save the date to the invitation and day of pieces, is exquisite and luxurious, and also pleasantly charming and true to both the bride and groom and the special relationship they share. Thank you to Susie from First Impression for including us in such a special moment for your family and for working with us on this amazing wedding stationery.

This entire stationery suite is stately yet exudes effortless elegance. The mix of textures, soft botanicals, an elaborate monogram, and a fun post-toast card makes for a memorable look. This suite celebrates a series of pre- and post-wedding events honoring Christian and Jack throughout their special weekend. This highly curated collection of cards was brought to us by our friend Jessica of Rock Paper Scissors in Franklin, Tennessee.

Rehearsal Dinner Invitation

• letterpress ink: spruce
• emboss: blind
• font: stipa willington + mozart + galliard pro
• paper: bella cotton 2-ply white
• size: sq-7
• die cut style: winston
• die cut shape: bf-68
• envelope liner: elegant garden pattern in spruce digital on white text
• envelope: white cotton text
• envelope addressing: spruce digital on the back
• job: 74716

Rehearsal Dinner Invitation Belly Band

• letterpress ink: spruce
• paper: bella velvet asparagus
• size: 14.23” x 1.75” flat, 6.74” x 1.75” assembled
• finishing: assemble with rehearsal dinner invitation
• job: 74716

Each card in this suite has a different shape, from the Winston die-cut rehearsal dinner invitation to the oval events card, the rounded-corner post-toast card, and finally the square-corner brunch card. This variety adds visual interest, but the soft green color palette of the spruce letterpress ink, asparagus velvet belly bands, and the spruce paper for the brunch card creates a cohesive feel.

A flourishing script monogram with elaborate scrolling detail and leaf-like tendrils adorns the rehearsal dinner invitation and both belly bands. The monogram adds drama, romance, and a bit of vintage charm. For the rehearsal dinner invitation, the monogram is letterpress printed in our spruce ink, so it is pressed into our luxurious Bella cotton 2-ply paper. A blind emboss wreath encircles the monogram. Embossing creates raised detail and provides a striking contrast to the letterpress monogram. The same floral detail appears as accents on the brunch card, and the full pattern is visible on the envelope liner.

For the belly bands, the monogram again appears in our spruce letterpress ink, but this time on our asparagus velvet, creating a subtle yet impactful tonal look.

The card that stands out from the rest is the post-toast card inviting guests to a casino night after the rehearsal dinner. The fun, playing-card-inspired design features the couple’s initials for a personal touch and adds a bit of glamour to the suite with mink matte foil stamping on our metallic sand paper.

Are you thinking about a custom monogram, velvet belly bands, elaborate floral detailing, or other ways to introduce personality, fun, and a luxurious undertone into your wedding stationery? We can make it happen. Work with one of our dealers to get expert tips and guidance to create the wedding stationery of your dreams!

Elevated beach charm makes this invitation, featuring a blind emboss on handmade paper along with dreamy velvet accents, a beautiful wedding suite. The bride and groom, Madelene and David, selected our Toussaint design and worked with our dear friend Jessica at Rock Paper Scissors in Tennessee. Some subtle yet impactful design choices made this invitation the perfect fit for a wedding on the sandy shores of St. George Island, Florida.

Belly Band

• papers: bella velvet camel
• card size: f-8 vertical belly band (1.75 x 13.25 open, 1.75 x 6.24 closed)
• finishing: apply peel-and-stick adhesive
• job: 73783

Adding a liner to an inner envelope ensures guests can enjoy the design of the liner. Traditionally, the outer envelope is sealed, and the inner envelope is left unsealed. The outer envelope will be cut or torn when opened, leaving the inner envelope liner intact and in perfect condition.

Details Card

• letterpress ink: camel
• fonts:
• papers: bella cotton white 1-ply
• card size: a-6
• job: 73783

The details card is entirely original and drastically changes course from the inspiration suite. Detailed fish artwork adorns the card. A fish motif from the details card appears near the bottom of the invitation, creating consistency between the two cards.

This couple did an amazing job of designing wedding invitations that are elegant, while still maintaining a beachy vibe. Best of luck to Madelene and David! Are you thinking about blind emboss on handmade paper or decadent velvet accents? Locate one of our dealers, and they can help turn your vision into the perfect invitations for your wedding.

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.

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.

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.

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.