This invitation is traditional and formal, while the auxiliary pieces add a Southwest charm, making it unique, personal, and fun. Margaret and Trey worked with our dear friend, Kristyn of Oliver’s Twist, to customize our Elide design. The result perfectly captures the spirit of the festivities.

Invitation

• letterpress ink: spruce
• fonts: miller display + wordless script
• paper: bella smooth cotton white 2-ply
• card size: f-8
• die cut shape: winston
• bevel edge: 45°
• edge paint: spruce
• envelope: almond text
• envelope addressing: spruce digital on the front and the back
• job: 73385

The invitation is die cut into our Winston shape, which is sophisticated and formal. The edges are then beveled at 45° and edge-painted in spruce, perfectly coordinating with the letterpress ink used for the text. Adding edge painting highlights the bevel. The couple liked the look of the inspiration design, but opted for a different script font, selecting Wordless Script, which is still formal but more subdued and laidback than the script font from the inspiration design.

Reply Card

• letterpress ink: spruce
• fonts: miller display + wordless script
• paper: bella smooth cotton white 1-ply
• card size: a-5
• envelope: almond text
• envelope addressing: spruce digital on the front
• job: 73385

Insert Card

• letterpress ink: spruce
• deboss: blind
• fonts: miller display + wordless script
• paper: 130# cover spice nude 1-ply (customer supplied)
• card size: 4.41” x 4.96”
• die cut shape: CD-564
• job: 73385

The additional cards in this suite diverge from the inspiration. The reply card has a geometric Southwest-inspired border that resembles woven fabric. The insert card is die-cut into the shape of a cowboy boot, which is fitting given that the card includes details of the welcome party, held at the Scottsdale Museum of the West. Blind deboss, or letterpress printing without ink, replicates the look of stitching on the boot, adding detail and dimension.

These Southwest inspired letterpress wedding invitations are lovely, and it was a joy to work on them. As always, it is a delight to work with Oliver’s Twist, and we wish the best to Margaret and Trey. We strive to offer a wide selection of designs to suit different looks and styles, and this invitation is an excellent example of how our designs can be reimagined and customized into a completely different aesthetic. Are you trying to figure out how to introduce a regional feel into your invitations? Or are you interested in using fun die-cut cards for additional pieces? Locate one of our dealers to help you create your dream invitations.