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Clover & Champagne New York City Save the Dates

We worked with our friends at Oliver’s Twist to bring Liz and Chi-Chi’s save the dates to life. Our Tribeca sample was the inspiration, updated with cheerful clover letterpress and champagne matte foil. A New York City map liner in clover is the perfect addition.

letterpress ink: clover | foil stamping: champagne matte | fonts: charoe + gotham | paper: bella cotton white 2ply | size: a-7 | liner: vintage nyc map in clover | envelope: bella cotton white | customization #66829

Rustic Floral Save the Dates

We worked with our friends at Oliver’s Twist to create these beautiful rustic save the dates. The floral frame from our Bissette save the date was added to the supplied text, all in rich espresso letterpress. The letterpressed side was printed on supplied walnut stock, to create a tonal effect. On the reverse, our vintage primrose pattern to add to the romantic moodiness.

letterpress ink: espresso | digital ink: cmyk | paper: bella smooth cotton white 1ply + supplied gmund walnut | fonts: supplied artwork | customization #66832

Romantic Floral Handmade Save the Dates

We had the pleasure of working with Mary to create her beautiful and romantic save the dates. We used the florals and handmade laurel paper from our Bissette save the date sample. The envelope liner in soft grays is the perfect compliment to the laurel handmade paper. The save the date is tied with a bow of our ivory buttercream silk ribbon.

letterpress ink: holly | paper: bella handmade cotton laurel | fonts: bodega script, scala-caps | silk ribbon: ivory buttercream | envelope liner: custom yennicott pattern in mineral + pale gray | envelope: bella cotton ivory pointed flap | customization #66869

bright pink save the dates with tawny foil

Bridget and Brandon worked with Wordshop to create these bright pink save the dates with tawny foil. Rather than “she said yes,” they made the saying their own with “she said si!” The couple decided to add edging to the sides of the save the date in matching tawny foil. Their envelope liner only makes a wedding venue in Mexico. The botanical pattern added an element of greenery to this vibrant set.

Bright pink save the dates
Bright pink save the dates
Bright pink save the dates

Letterpress: Blind Deboss | Foil color: Tawny Matte | Fonts: Trend Sans + Brandon | Design: Mikkel | Paper: 2 ply Bright Pink | Size: A6 | Customization: 50174 | Wordshop

gold foil save the date tri-folds

Grace and Matthew worked with the Scarlet Letter to create their gold foil save the date tri-folds. They opted for an elegant monogram with an intricate cartouche surrounding it. All the wording printed in Gold Matte made for a cohesive look. A sweet photo of the bride and groom personalized the save the date even further. Accommodation information and other important details allowed guests to get a jump on saving the date in more ways than one! Finally, the envelope also printed with a Gold Matte foil return address tied everything together.

save the date tri-folds
save the date tri-folds
save the date tri-folds

Foil: Gold Matte | Digital color: CMYK | Fonts: Supplied | Design: Customer Supplied | Paper: 1 ply Bella Smooth Cotton White | Size: A6-T | Customization: 48090 | Scarlet Letter

tawny foil save the dates with a vellum overlay

Write on Sarasota helped us bring these tawny foil save the dates with a vellum overlay to life. The couple married at the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Florida this past May. A venue surrounded by palm trees and Floridian flair. Their tawny foil save the dates matched the vibe of their venue with palms placed throughout. A small foil palm tree motif kept the save the date clean yet still appropriate. The vellum overlay added design interest giving a peek inside to the save the date. With the gold grommet at the top, this save the date became interactive for the guest receiving it. They opted for our Capri digital ink on the vellum overlay which added a pop of tropical color to the Tawny foil. Finally, the envelope liner also features a similar palm pattern in Capri as a nod to the vellum overlay.

tawny foil save the dates
tawny foil save the dates
tawny foil save the dates

Foil color: Tawny Matte | Digital: Capri | Fonts: Burgues Script AT Sackers Gothic & Didot | Design: Custom Library |Paper: 2 ply Bella Smooth Cotton | Size: A6 | Customization: 48110 | Write on Sarasota

the wedding stationery timeline: save the dates

The ring is on your finger, the date is set, what is the next step? Sending out save the dates. These type of announcements set the tone for the big day to come. It’s important that the aesthetic of the save the date reflects that of the wedding. Whether it be a beautiful photograph or simple yet enticing typography on the page, a save the date speaks volumes! We sat down with our consultants at our Bella Figura Manhattan store to get their expert opinion on all things save the date related:

Q: When should a couple send out their save the dates?

A: They should consider sending out their save the dates six to twelve months prior to their wedding. Twelve months for destination weddings and for the majority of guests traveling from out of town so that everyone gets a more than fair heads-up! 

save the date
save the date

Q: When should a couple place their save the date order?

A: Think about placing a save the date order a month and a half before the desired mail date. Keep in mind — calligraphy, custom artwork, beveling, and engraving print methods add time to the turnaround that is important to factor in. It’s always better to order sooner rather than later to avoid any added stressors as well. We want this to be an enjoyable, seamless experience for everyone involved!

save the date

Q: What kind of save the dates typically come through the shop?

 A: We are seeing a lot of typography based save the dates as well as hand-drawn venue motifs. We are seeing fewer save the dates featuring photos than we used to, but remember, it’s completely up to you and your desired aesthetic. Trends come and go!

Q: What should a couple keep in mind when they are dreaming up their vision for save the dates? 

A:  As mentioned, save the dates are the first impression your guests will see of your wedding. You want it to set the tone whether it be formal, elegant, fun, or casual. It is the prologue of a beautiful story that will be written.

Q: Any helpful hints/tricks you would like to share for couples creating save the dates? 

A: When sending out save the dates, a helpful trick would be to make sure the website has room blocks listed, travel and registry information. In additional start getting guest addresses early as that seems to be the hardest part of the process!

Stay tuned for the continuation of this series as we will move onto the timeline of the invitation suite next!

gold save the date tri-folds

Stefanie and Michael worked with Bella Figura – Manhattan to create these gold save the date tri-folds. The photo in the middle panel sweetly highlighted the bride as well as groom to be who will marry in the big apple this summer. Inspired by our American Beauty design, they used a thin border that mimics the invitation design with a letterpress border. They opted for a single rule rather than the double as per the sample to keep the design a bit more simple as well as clean. Black ink acted as a neutral shade to the overall color palette. Touches of gold matte foil act as a classic accent to an otherwise neutral color theme. Finally, wedding details on the right panel allow the guests a sneak peek into the wedding to come.

Gold save the date tri-folds
Gold save the date tri-folds
Gold save the date tri-foldsi-folds

Gold save the date tri-folds: Letterpress color: Black | Foil stamping color: Gold Matte | Digital printing: CMYK |  Fonts: Aster + Baskerville | Design: American Beauty | Paper: 1 ply Bella Smooth Cotton | Size: A5-T | Customization: 40709 | Bella Figura NYC – Manhattan

black letterpress save the dates with a personal pet touch

We helped bring Elizabeth and David’s black letterpress save the dates with a personal pet touch to life. They kept the design clean in a serif font as well as touches of script added to the mix. Black letterpress ink made the save the date easy to read and sets a classic tone right from the start. Finally, a sweet pet illustration added to the top of the save the date is sure to make their guests smile when they open their envelopes.

Black letterpress save the dates with a personal pet touch
Black letterpress save the dates with a personal pet touch

Letterpress: Black | Fonts: Bentham & Mon Voir | Design: Custom Created | Paper: 1 ply Bella Smooth Cotton White |Customization: 42054 | Bella Figura

tropical foil save the dates in tawny matte

Christina and John created their tropical foil save the dates with the help of our Bella Figura store in Manhattan. Inspired by our Lani design, these save the dates set a tropical tone for their wedding to come. Typography in Tawny Matte foil added a subtle metallic accent to the blind debossed palm. Additionally, charcoal letterpress kept the color palette neutral for the block type. Finally, the envelope liner tied the tropical theme of this set together.

tropical foil save the dates
tropical foil save the dates

Letterpress: Charcoal + Blind Deboss | Foil: Tawny Matte | Fonts: Bougenville & Brandon | Design: Lani | Paper: 2 ply Bella Smooth Cotton White | Size: A6 | Customization: 41228 | Bella Figura NYC

nautical inspired letterpress save the dates

Our friends at Fete Collection helped us to create these nautical inspired letterpress save the dates. A Pale Gray letterpress motif subtly positioned in the background added dimension to a clean layout. Typography printed in Navy letterpress gave a nautical nod to the Massachusetts location. A  letterpress border to match added a simple touch to a sweet save the date. Finally, an anchor on the reverse of the envelope gave guests a glimpse as to what they would find inside.

nautical inspired letterpress save the dates

Letterpress ink colors: Pale Gray + Navy | Fonts: Keeva (thin) + Impression | Design: Eden | Paper: 1 ply Bella Smooth Cotton | Size: SQ-5 | Customization: 41508 | Fete Collection

photo save the dates with copper foil accents for rustic wedding

The season of engagements and save the dates is now upon us! We worked with Silberman Brown Stationers to create these photo save the dates with copper foil accents. Becky and Andrew married in Leavenworth, Washington this past September. A village in the Cascade Mountains surrounded by Alpine-style buildings, Nutcracker Museum displays as well as all the trees you could possibly imagine. It’s safe to say they needed a save the date that would match this aesthetic. Pictured in the middle are Becky and Andrew front and center walking through the rugged terrain. This image certainly set the stage for their wedding day to come. Copper Matte foil used as the border around the photo and for some of the typography added a metallic accent. Last but not least, watercolor tree imagery topped off the design.

Foil color: Copper Matte | Digital: CMYK | Fonts: Didot, Sans Capitals & Riviera | Design: Maeve | Paper: 1 ply Bella Smooth Cotton | Size: A5-T | Customization: 42469 | Silberman Brown Stationers

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