The Connected letterpress wedding invitation compliments this rustic wedding day. The wide outdoors paired with pops of purple jewel tones is the perfect fit for this happy bride.

Connected customization = inks: espresso + aubergine | fonts: gill + norah | paper: white | invite size: f-8 | liner: rustic woodstock pattern in celadon ink |original design by Elizabeth and David Mandel | customized by in-house designer Brenda Fox |
embellishment suggestions: edge painting: espresso | foil names in fucshia shine

(Photo Credits: Delbarr Moradi)

This customization of our Modern Light letterpress wedding invitation design (by Ian Koenig) is just in time for Valentine’s Day.  With soft pinks and subtle details paired with a customization of our Vintage Stripes liner, this invitation is perfect for a romantic, sweet event any time of the year.

modern light customization = inks: papaya + taupe | fonts: requiem + vessa | paper: white | invite size: f-8 | liner: customized vintage stripes in sand and papaya inks | original design by Ian Koenig | customized by in-house designer Sarah Walroth |

embellishment suggestions: opal colored envelope

(Photo Credits: Jennifer Bowen).

We’re always searching for a little extra “Omph”. That cherry on top but never too bold. Make a subtle announcement with a metallic liner.  What a great way for your guests to open a little sparkle with your light and airy announcement.

La Salle customization = inks: celadon + sea side + peach | fonts: Eros + Mimis | paper: white | invites size: f-8 | metallic liner: opal | original design by Ian Koeing | customized by in-house designer Brit Hammett

photo credits: Josh Goleman

May your days be merry and bright! Step back in time to the Christmases of yesteryear to find inspiration for your winter wedding. Muted reds, greens and taupes create such a warm and inviting palette. Use these colors on vintage letterpress invitation designs, such as Harlow, by Jessica Tierney, to bring the magic of the holiday season to life!

harlow customization = inks: papaya + olive | fonts: billhead + archive  | paper: ivory | invite size: f-8 | liner: european formal in hazel |  original design by Jessica Tierney | customized by in-house designer Lindsy Aragona

(photo credits: Better Homes and Gardens)

Get inspired by winter, one of the most whimsical seasons of the year. Blankets of fresh white snow, cozy fires, creamy hot chocolate with whipped cream – it all is so romantic!  Bella’s Birch design, by Jessica Tierney, captures this feeling perfectly! Be sure to use colors directly from nature for your letterpress invitations to keep things soft and muted like a cold winter day. Your hearts will keep things hot enough!

birch customization = inks: sand + taupe | fonts: alouette + ollie | paper: white | invite size: f-8 | liner: simple geometrics in cream | original design by jessica tierney | customized by in-house designer lindsy aragona
embellishment suggestions: edge painting in gold

Photography credits: Jenny Haas and Ashley Krogman Designs

Hues of rust and fading blue paint create a surprisingly beautiful palette for an edgy, urban wedding. To get this look, seek beauty in weathered bridges, tattered signage and run down city streets.

soho customization = inks: umber + espresso | fonts: impression + sans capitals | paper: ivory | invite size: f-8 | liner: antique geometrics pattern in gold | original design by Elizabeth and David Mandel | customized by in-house designer Lindsy Aragona
embellishment suggestions: pocketfold in steel blue

Photo Credits: Joey Kennedy Photography

by Lindsy Aragona, In-House Designer

Like a breath of fresh air, this color palette is soft, sweet and romantic. Sigh…..Pale ink colors can easily set such a “lovey, dovey” mood. To give the original Delambre Classic design, by Jessica Tierney, a more natural, fairy-tale vibe, we paired pewter and champagne ink colors with a dusty pink envelope liner in our European Formal pattern. The Norah script font simply adds that extra bit of whimsy. I am swooning!

customization = inks: champagne + pewter | fonts: norah | paper: white | invite size: f-8 | liner: the european vintage formal pattern in dusty pink | original design by Jessica Tierney | customized by in-house designer Lindsy Aragona

Photography by Steep Street

This morning we wanted to share an inspiration board inspired by our current Design of the Month, Hendrix by Jessica Hische. We envisioned a pretty, outdoor celebration where guests are invited to dine al fresco in a fragrant garden or open field. Colorful flowers, sweet summery details and pops of color in peach, pink, green and teal make this look both elegant and playful.
Don’t forget that between now and August 15th, all orders of our Hendrix design over $1000 will receive free letterpress thank you notes! Check out the details here.

{Row 1: Martha Stewart Weddings, Martha Stewart Weddings, photo by Benjamin Edwards Photography via The Sweetest Occasion. Row 2: April Smith Photography via Once Wed, Martha Stewart Weddings. Row 3: Letterpress wedding invitations by Bella Figura, Martha Stewart Weddings, Kate MacPherson via Twigs & Honey. Row 4: photo by Megan W Photography via The Sweetest Occasion.}

The opportunity for us to work with brides all the time is nothing short of joyful, but the opportunity to be a bride who works at Bella Figura? Absolutely incredible. As I’ve been planning my own wedding, it has been a sincere and immeasurable pleasure to interact with the wonderful brides we’ve printed letterpress invitations for and I’ve found myself completely immersed in beautiful letterpress wedding invitations every day. Hearing their stories, seeing their wedding photos, sharing in a bit of their sheer bliss, has been a remarkable way to prepare for my own wedding, which is taking place this weekend! Knowing how helpful and wonderful it has been for me to take a glimpse into the planning and happiness of other brides, I thought it seemed only appropriate to take this week to share a bit of my own wedding and my own inspriation.

Milk glass vases were something I knew I wanted to incorporate from the beginning.
{Photo by Punam Bean}

To kick it all off, I wanted to share this inspiration board I created several months ago now. It was by far not the first one I created, nor was it the last, but it’s definitely the collective inspiration that got me headed in the direction of how our wedding will unfold. I knew I wanted an event that was both classically elegant and incredibly fun – a little bit vintage, a little bit modern and a whole lot spectacular. Early on the color palette developed into a sophisticated array of neutrals with smudges of my favorite blue hues appearing in little whispers here and there. Attention to detail has been a priority from the beginning, including our letterpress wedding invitations I’ll share later in the week, and all of the other little elements I’ve been crafting over the past many months. Sticking to things that were beautiful, vintage, and handmade has been the running thread that has helped to bring everything together. I can’t wait to see how my vision plays out and to share photos soon.

For now, here is the inspiration board that has led the way…