…– and look how sweet these little guys are! They’re based on the standard String Calligraphy design, but printed in our A6 size that we typically reserve for save the dates (so these invites were priced just like save the dates would be). For a full list of the sizes we have available, head on over to our size list. inks: pewter + wisteria | calligraphy: string calligraphy by patricia mumau | paper: 1-ply white | invite size: a6 | edge paint: met… Continue reading →

Penned exclusively for us by calligrapher Patricia Mumau, our String Calligraphy letterpress wedding invitation design is becoming a fast favorite among our new 2010 designs. Each invitation is lovingly hand written by Patricia and then letterpressed by Bella Figura, making each piece a truly personalized creation. This customization is printed in navy ink and features edge painting in fuchsia for a delightfully modern interpretation of a very tr… Continue reading →

We simply adore this customization of our String Calligraphy letterpress wedding invitation design, which features the hand calligraphy of Bella Figura calligrapher Patricia Mumau of Primele Studio. It was letterpress printed in black ink on our 2-ply cotton paper and features papaya edge painting. The backside of the invitations as well as the escort cards and favor cards all showcase our Emile design in blind deboss, while the letterpress thank… Continue reading →

…Our String Calligraphy design (by Patricia Mumau) is the perfect choice for a letterpress bridal shower invitation. The sea stripe envelope liner looks great in our #10 sized envelope. Thank you Paces Papers for submitting this whimsical invite. ink: aubergine | calligraphy: the harrison hand calligraphy style by Patricia Mumau | paper: 2-pky white | invite size: #10 | liner: the sea stripes pattern in aubergine ink |… Continue reading →

…ich included letterpress save the dates, invitations, and reply cards in watermelon and taupe inks on our white cotton paper. Coordinating envelopes were printed for each piece, including inner and outer envelopes for the invitations (which also featured taupe envelope liners and hand calligraphy by Butler’s Pantry). To carry their stationery style through to the wedding day, Tara and Dan created an amazing string art escort card display that mimi… Continue reading →

…Nashville, Tennessee to thank for this elegant design customization of our String Calligraphy letterpress invitation! The invitation, featured in Pale Gray and Shell inks on our 1-ply white cotton paper, has matching reply postcards and detail cards in Pale Gray which complete the gorgeous set. We think these are perfect for a family farm celebration- and that is exactly what they are intended for! ink: pale gray + shell | font: jubilant | hand ca… Continue reading →

These cheerful String Calligraphy (by Patricia Mumau) letterpress wedding invitations sure have a whimsical and contemporary feel! Submitted to us by our friends at The Village Invites in New York, NY we think the lavender ink paired with our black ink looks impeccable. It’s absolutely charming that the couple carried the two color theme onto all of their cards. The perfect pairing of our modern floral envelope liner in lavender ink looks sensati… Continue reading →

We love the classic, understated look of these recently printed String Calligraphy (by Patricia Mumau) letterpress wedding invitations. The entire set features harrison hand calligraphy which is one of Patricia Mumau’s most requested calligraphy hands- there is nothing quite like it! Letterpressed in prussian blue ink with edge painting and a solid envelope liner to match, these invitations are totally trendy. This is a perfect combination for th… Continue reading →

…or our wedding was something whimsical, rustic, organic and vintage. While searching for the perfect invitation to reflect our farm wedding, I fell in love with Bella Figura’s String Calligraphy and couldn’t settle for anything else! The invitation that I chose struck me because of simplicity, uniqueness, and whimsical feel. I loved the softness and romantic touch that the pale gray and shell color inks gave off. The colors reflected our wedding c… Continue reading →

…o share this next real wedding. We printed invitations and programs in our String Calligraphy design to set the tone for Sionne & Nick’s elegant summer wedding, and we were so thrilled when Sionne sent us photos from the big day. She was kind enough to share some of the details of what went into planning this stunning celebration. What was your favorite part of the day? We loved the entire weekend that we celebrated with our family and friends – i… Continue reading →

…r ceremony at Camp Hero. I walked down the aisle with both my parents to a string duet playing “Air on the G String”—the same processional song my parents selected for their Montauk wedding more than 30 years ago. My sister and brother and Henry’s best friend stood beside us. Our friend who has known us for more than 10 years officiated with a script we wrote together and a beautiful tribute to our relationship. Henry and I then read hand-written… Continue reading →

…DJ: Steven Skoze / Invitations: Bella Figura / Save the dates: Wedding Paper Divas / Calligraphy: Jennifer Schmidt / Photo Booth: Self-Portrait Station / Dress: Monique Lhuillier / String Trio: String Serenade / Catering and Venue: The Arizona Biltmore / Bride’s hair: Mandy Samford / Bride’s makeup: Maureen Cosovich… Continue reading →

…ress we’ve received this spring. First up, a fabulous customization of our String Calligraphy design that was featured in an A-Z stationery guide by Martha Stewart Weddings. The featured piece was a letterpress rehearsal dinner invitation in hot pink ink with a perforated, tear-off reply postcard. The April issue of Brides magazine featured Bella Figura invitations twice! A customization of our Lace invitations (complete with a custom, Lace patter… Continue reading →

…ino / Groom’s Attire: Ralph Lauren Black Label / Hair & Makeup: Sherrie Long / Florist: Thierry Chantrel / Cake: Butterfly Cakes / Calligraphy: Debi Zeinert / Invitations: Bella Figura / Linens: La Tavola / String Quartet: Nob Hill String Ensembles / Band: Grooveline / Venue: Burlingame Country Club / Videography: Major Diamond Productions / Officiant: Jon Olson {Photos by Erin Hearts Court.}… Continue reading →

…| 8. A sophisticated ikat dinner plate | 9. A tropical Ikat cake   In our search for ikat inspiration, we also came across these incredible weddings on Style Me Pretty — our first fabulous find features the most amazing table runners, made with fabric ordered from Usbekistan! The second wedding had rich blue ikat pieces scattered throughout the reception — a gorgeous board for escort cards, comfy pillows for lounging and sophisticated table runne… Continue reading →

…enter for Civil and Human Rights. Their mission: To continue the universal search for a secure human existence in a way that inspires vigilance and leadership among future generations. Check with your favorite local museum to find out how you can volunteer your time. Jamie Bertsch takes part in a great mission each year called the FEED Project – by purchasing a beautifully made bag (made using fair labor), you can commit a set donation that provid… Continue reading →

…the truths behind this important wedding focused industry. Read about the search for the perfect conflict-free engagement ring! One way we like to support our sustainable partners is to help them create beautiful communication pieces to use with their donors and other partners. For Earthworks, we created these simple, elegant Thank You Notes, and “From the Desk Of” note pads. Letterpress printed on our luxurious 1-ply white 100% reclaimed cotton… Continue reading →

…would be a great way to celebrate the day and the gorgeous property. After searching around the internet, Stewart found a great tree farm in Minnesota, Itasca Greenhouses, willing to grow enough saplings to give their guests. One of the varieties of cedar they grew was Red Cedar or juniperus virginiana, especially perfect for a wedding in Virginia! Stewart then worked with Bella Figura designer, Beth Ann, to create the pretty letterpress tags, whi… Continue reading →

…en my venue) there…including Bella Figura. Give yourself plenty of time to search around and allow yourself to go down a rabbit hole. Maybe find a venue you like and figure out which florists, photographers, or planners created the content you love. Collect photos of weddings you love so that you can present them to your vendors and are able to clearly define the vibe you’re going for. If you start thinking about what’s important to you and what a… Continue reading →

…nt a design that packs a punch then this is the design for you! Choose invitations that are foil stamped in 2 colors for maximum contrast on our 1-ply paper. Seal the deal with outer envelopes foil stamped in 1 color for $1,350. Looking for whimsical and romantic inspiration for a rustic wedding? Search no more! Our Rustic Lookout would be perfect as a 2 color letterpress invitation on 1-ply paper with lined and printed in 1 color letterpress oute… Continue reading →

…ultures they reflect. At times, I have had to become a bona fide sleuth in search of the perfect piece. And then the adventure becomes part of the experience. Currently living in Brooklyn where I was born, I have enjoyed being a part of the Brooklyn Museum’s seasonal pop-up shops and selling to other artisan brick-and-mortar shops. Mariana’s 5 Favorites Favorite part of working at the Bella Figura flagship store: My favorite part of work is our cu… Continue reading →

…rya letterpress reply card.] [Letterpress reply card with edge painting in String Calligraphy.] [Destination wedding reply card in Plume.] [Birch letterpress reply card.]   [Letterpress reply postcard in Bejeweled.] [A website reply card to accompany letterpress wedding invitations in our Deveril design.] [Letterpress reply card featuring hand calligraphy in our Belle Calligraphy style.] [Letterpress reply card in Dewdrop.] [Barcelona reply card f… Continue reading →

…trees and cool blue water look so inviting? The couple chose our whimsical String Calligraphy design by Patricia Mumau in all black letterpress with surf edge painting for their wedding invitations. Amber, the beautiful bride, was happy to share some of her inspiration behind the gorgeous event. Tell us about your wedding and the inspiration behind it: After dating for 10 years, and collecting friends who have become family over time, we thought i… Continue reading →

…e Collection.} {Classic Calligraphy wedding invitations by Debi Zeinert.} {String Calligraphy wedding invitations by Patricia Mumau.} {Harlow letterpress wedding invitations from our Signature Collection, designed by Jessica Tierney.} {Urbanity letterpress wedding invitations by Tara Hogan.} {Birch wedding invitations from our Signature Collection, designed by Jessica Tierney.} {Vendage letterpress wedding invitations by Kamal.} {Tara letterpress… Continue reading →

…r room. Check out these ideas for tons of great letterpress inspiration! {Letterpress directions card in Flourish.} {Tara accommodations + directions website card.} {Tennyson letterpress directions card.} {Directions card in Tuileries.}   {String Calligraphy letterpress information card.} {Letterpress directions card in Sevilla.} {Harlow letterpress directions card.} {Floweret letterpress directions card with map submitted by client.} {Deveril dir… Continue reading →

Patricia Mumau’s playful, carefree String Calligraphy feels right at home on Alexandra and John’s invitations to their Florida wedding at John’s Island Club. They chose a palette of cornflower and tawny matte foil accompanied by an island-inspired liner pattern that was a fresh and fun addition to their beach wedding invitations. letterpress ink: cornflower | foil stamping: tawny matte | hand calligraphy: harrison style | paper: bella cotton 2-pl… Continue reading →

…Bill Cochran | Bridal Clutch: Carlos Falchi | Bridal Jewelry: J.Crew | Bridal Jewelry: Carolee | Hotel: The Jefferson | Makeup: Tiffany Mason | Makeup: Leah McKay | Musicians: Sage String Quartet | Rentals: AFR Furniture Rental | Wedding Band: I-Gorman | Wedding Band: Tiffany & Co. | Wedding Venue: The Meridian House… Continue reading →

…ur modern Anais design by Ian Koenig to set the tone for their spring wedding at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. The wedding was filled with chic DIY decor – including an elegant string + brass nail escort card display that echoed the invitations. Be sure to check out the latest issue of Martha Stewart Weddings for all the details!… Continue reading →

…r our stylish clients. First up, Inside Weddings who recently featured our String, Sonoma and Victoria calligraphy letterpress invitations.     WellWed showcased a stunning Bella Figura real wedding where the couple chose our Keswick letterpress invitations.   Your Wedding Day featured our Urbanity, Dewdrop, Nonpareil, Onalisse and Lovebirds letterpress invitations.     Brides asked us to create our dream invitation for the upcoming royal wedding… Continue reading →

…‘Patangs’, fighter kites. The object was simple: try to slash each other’s string in the sky so that your kite is the only one up! May the best kite win! The strings were dyed a gorgeous pink, but were quite deceiving. They were covered with mixtures of glue and ground glass, so when dried, rolled up, and attached to the end of the kite could easily cut your fingers. Sharp and deep, like a paper cut. As we took turns, we realized the difficulty of… Continue reading →

…reat role models but that also filled me with strong morals and values. Katie’s favorite invitation: My favorite Bella Figura invitation design is String Calligraphy – I fell in love with it the first time I saw it!… Continue reading →

…y | Calligraphy: Heather Bloom Of Design Roots | Band: Gold Coast All Stars | Groom’s Attire: Custom Hickey Freeman By Culwell & Son | Officiant: Rev. Dave Angle | String Quartet: Artistrings | Venue: Chicago History Museum | Photography – Assistance: Justin Tearney… Continue reading →

…l by Jamie Lea Bertsch. Well Wed New York included a peachy version of our String Calligraphy invitation in their “Just Peachy” feature in the Spring & Summer 2012 issue. Gifts and Decorative Accessories Magazine featured our hot pink and day-glo orange Storybook Romance invitation design in their May 2012 issue. We’d also love to say thanks to the following blogs for featuring our invitations on their amazing sites! BRIDES, Green Wedding Shoes, O… Continue reading →