This wedding stationery suite blends timeless formal typography with delicate natural motifs, creating something that feels elevated, romantic, and quietly luxurious. An ombre fade gives these letterpress wedding invitations a modern edge. We helped the couple, Kim and Dick, customize our Bourne V.2 design for their Northern California wedding. 

Invitation

• letterpress inks: shell + mesa
• fonts: manhattan regular + sweet sans regular + sweet sans medium
• paper: bella cotton 2-ply white
• size: f-8
• envelope liner: custom bourne pattern in bellini and sea mist digital on white text
• envelope: white cotton text
• envelope addressing: mesa digital on the front and on the back
• job: 75888

A mix of serif and sans-serif typography anchors the design. Generous spacing establishes a sophisticated presence, while the oversized names create a bold statement. There’s a beautiful contrast between the structure of the text and the softness of the color palette. 

Our Bella Cotton paper is lush and pillowlike and holds a crisp letterpress impression, making it the perfect choice for this stationery set. All of the printing is done using an ombre fade technique with our shell and mesa letterpress inks. Shell ink appears at the top, with mesa ink at the bottom. During the printing process, the inks converge near the middle, creating a stunning and gradual transition. There is a slight variation to the fade as the cards are printed, ensuring each invitation is unique.

The details card and menu feature an identical design, which we think was an excellent choice because the look is so lovely. The illustrated coastal redwood silhouettes introduce a subtle rustic element that ties the suite to the venue, the Mighty Arrow Ranch in Occidental, California. Because the artwork is tonal, it feels elegant, setting a more atmospheric vibe.

If you’re dreaming of a nature-inspired design or something fun and unexpected, like an ombre fade, then let’s talk. Contact us to design your perfect wedding invitations.