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Bella Figura Real Wedding: Bilingual Gatefold Invitations with Floral Accents

We had the absolute pleasure of working with Shannon and Cesar through our NYC studio to create their beautiful invitation and program. We’ll let Shannon take it from here to share more about their wedding details!

CAN YOU SHARE WITH US A BIT ABOUT YOUR WEDDING AND YOUR INSPIRATION FOR THE EVENT?
Our wedding took place this past August in San Francisco, CA. My husband is from the Bay Area, whereas I’m from NYC. Family is most important to us, so when planning the wedding, we really focused on inclusivity and comfort of guests, while executing a classic, elegant affair. Our ceremony took place in a Catholic church, and the cocktails & reception was at the historic Westin St. Francis Hotel in downtown San Francisco. Our biggest inspiration wasn’t a person or place, rather a sentiment: love. We wanted everyone–many who traveled far–to experience a warm and sentimental environment, while having fun!

WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR COUPLES CURRENTLY PLANNING A WEDDING?
Ask your most valued people (family, friends, godparents, etc.) what’s important to them. You may not be able to promise them everything, but at least there was communication. You don’t want people to be upset or disappointed the day before or day of wedding when they find out that xyz did/didn’t happen. At least you can say, “well it was discussed and we determined what’s best for us.” It saves any headaches or hurt feelings, and it allows people to feel heard.

HOW DID YOU CHOOSE YOUR INVITATION DESIGN & INK COLORS?
We needed a bilingual invitation, so we saw a trifold design that Mariana showed us–it was perfect. She gave us the idea of having our church drawn on the front, which mirrored church doors openings. EVERYONE complimented it and said how unique and elegant it was, even if they didn’t speak Spanish. The color was a warm white, and we had a gold ink for the church design and denim ink for the inside print. Since our wedding was in late summer, we stayed away from deep fall hues and spring pastels. We also wanted something eye catching without being flashy, to exude an air of elegance so that guests can understand the wedding was a formal event.

WHAT SURPRISED YOU MOST ABOUT YOUR WEDDING?
How fast the day goes! Everyone says how quickly things move, and it’s so true! Just enjoy it.

WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE MOMENT?
Walking up the aisle with my father, and seeing my husband at the altar waiting for me. It was a magical and once in a lifetime moment.

FAVORITE DESIGN ELEMENT OF YOUR BIG DAY?
We LOVED our flowers. They made a difference in the church and the reception room. They brought so much life and color, and everyone complimented them. We also rented some lounge furniture for our cocktail area, which allowed people to relax and chat.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR THE NEWLYWEDS?
We’re enjoying our new chapter and we shall see what comes next 🙂


Photography: Duy Ho Photography | Venues: Westin St. Francis and St. Agnes Catholic Church
Coordination: Any Occasion | Florals: Fiori Design Studio | Makeup: Christiane Gendry | Hair: Elena Malevanaya | Cake: Studio Cake | Furniture: @ampartyrentalsinc

letterpress inks | antique gold + denim | fonts: snell roundhand + addington | paper: bella smooth cotton ivory 1-ply | invite size: sq-6 gatefold | liner: tristan pattern in denim | envelope: bella cotton ivory |
customizations #71500 + #72612

Acadia Wedding Invitations with Custom Crest

We had the pleasure of working with Finlay and Arthur directly to create their beautiful invitations. Our Andras suite inspired the design and palette. The size and card orientation was updated to a vertical a-7. This allowed more room to showcase the crest that Finlay created at the top center of the invitation card. Acadia inks were used throughout, allowing the custom crest to be the focal point.

letterpress ink: acadia | digital ink: cmyk | fonts: galliard + ecatherina | paper: bella smooth cotton white 2-ply + 1-ply | invite size: a-7 | edge painting: acadia | liner: andras pattern in acadia | envelope: bella cotton white | customization #71725

Classic Black Letterpress Invitation with Pearl Shine Accents

Kyra and Kevin worked with our friends at Blacker and Kooby to create their wedding stationery. Classic black letterpress was used throughout the suite. The invitation card features a winston die cut shape, and matching inset border in pearl shine. The rehearsal dinner invitation card also features an inset border, in letterpress. A foil stamped version of our Tristan floral design is the perfect envelope liner to complete the suite.

letterpress ink: black | foil stamping: pearl shine | fonts: velvet hammer + addington | paper: bella cotton ivory 2-ply + 1-ply | invite size: f-8 | invite shape: winston die cut, bf-59 | liner: tristan pattern in pearl shine | envelope: bella cotton ivory | customization #71137

Introducing Fairchild

Cassidy Hatch designed the Fairchild Holiday Card for our 2024 Collection, and shares her inspiration below.

Fairchild was an idea I thought of while going to visit my Oma in NC for Christmas last year. We watched A Christmas Carol movie together and it got me inspired to design a card that had a traditional Christmas feel and opened like a book cover, but we could see inside to view the customer’s family picture!

I first built out the framed die cut and laid out the text on the inside. Then I moved on to the font choice and the Color palette; I wanted both to feel like the movie with an 1800s Classic Christmas look with an enchanting and charming feel. I chose our beautiful new Bordeaux paper for the card, paired with the gorgeous Wine Velvet and Mink Matte foil for the envelope liner. I’ve always loved using a foil color for Christmas cards, so I chose Green Shine paired with our Burgundy Shine and Mink Matte for the illustrations. Then I created some Classic Christmas motifs; a long and lush green garland with red bows and sparkly stars. I really enjoyed the process of creating this card and I hope you find it as magical as I do!


As with all of our designs, we can customize the colors of Fairchild. Below is a mockup with Fairchild set in Red Shine, Green Shine, and Champagne Matte on Evergreen stock, with the envelope liner in Fairchild pattern with Champagne Matte on Alpine velvet. The envelope inks are set in Cardinal and Holly MJ.

foil stamping: mink matte (exterior + interior) + green shine + burgundy shine (exterior) | fonts: sinete + landa + emily austin | paper: bordeaux 1-ply | card size: f-8f (tier 4) | diecut style: bf-107 | mounted photo print size: 3.7 x 5 | liner: fairchild pattern in mink matte on wine velvet | envelope: bella cotton ivory pointed flap | digital addressing inks: currant + holly

Poppy Wedding Invitations with Custom Liner

We worked with our friends at Swoozie’s in Charlotte to create Cayla and Jacob’s invitation suite. Our Carmine design provided the inspiration. The fonts were updated to a more traditional pairing. A custom liner pattern was created from the poppy motifs to keep everything bright and colorful.

letterpress ink: black | digital ink: cmyk | fonts: velvet hammer + brandon grotesque | paper: bella smooth cotton bright white 1-ply | invite size: f-8 | liner: custom carmine pattern in cmyk | envelope: bella cotton white | customization #71181

Ombre Wedding Invitations in Shades of Blue

We worked with our friends at Lee’s Paperie to create Sarah and Evan’s stunning suite. We created a fully custom design using fonts and colors the couple chose. The invitation is letterpressed in an ombre effect, and is edge painted to match. The events card is foil stamped in white, on chambray stock. An ombre envelope liner is the perfect finishing touch.

letterpress inks: french blue + deep blue ombre + chambray | foil stamping: white matte | fonts: gotham + ms claudy | paper: bella smooth cotton bright white 2-ply + 1-ply + chambray 1-ply | invite size: sq-7 | edge painting: french blue + deep blue ombre | liner: elegant ombre pattern in french blue + deep blue | envelope: bella cotton bright white | customization #70864

Kiran Inspired Holiday Cards with a Papaya Twist

We created these gorgeous New Year cards for our friends at Posh Parties. Our Kiran design inspired the layout. The papaya letterpress is the perfect compliment to the photo and gives a nod to Florida, where posh parties is based. We topped a flood of papaya digital ink with a foil-stamped heart design in pearl shine, creating a tonal effect.

letterpress ink: papaya | digital ink: cmyk | fonts: ivy presto display + silenter | paper: bella smooth cotton white 1-ply | trifold size: a-6 | liner: classic color in papaya + sweetheart pattern in pearl shine | envelope: bella white cotton | customization #70373

Modern Light Gray and White Wedding Invitations

We worked with Tzo Ai of Ang Weddings and Events to create Laura and David’s stunning invitations. Our Kaufman design inspired the fonts, and modern feel. The invitation is foil stamped in white matte on light gray paper, and the enclosures had the opposite coloring. This was achieved by letter pressing in cinder on white stock. A vellum overlay with fresh florals from out Louise design tops the invitation card. A digitally printed liner adds the illusion of linen texture.

letterpress ink: cinder | foil stamping: white matte | fonts: karin and sweet sans | paper: light gray 2-ply + bella smooth cotton white 1-ply | invite size: f-8 | liner: custom linen texture pattern in cinder | envelope: bella cotton white | customization #71275

Embossed Wedding Invitations in French Blue with Silver Accents

We worked with our friends at Eventful Designs to create Carly and George’s beautiful invitations. Our Imari design provided the inspiration, including the embossed monogram and floral frame. The text was letterpressed in french blue, and the invitation is edge painted to match. The details card featured an arch diecut shape, and a letterpress border. Metallic silver thread is tied around the invite, and coordinates perfectly with the metallic silver envelope liner.

letterpress ink: french blue | embossing: blind | fonts: galliard + ecatherina | paper: bella cotton white 2-ply + 1-ply | invite size: f-8 | edge painting: french blue | die cut: cd-223 | metallic thread: silver | liner: metallic silver text | envelope: bella cotton white | customization #71130

Christmas Cards in Letterpress with Printed Artwork

We worked directly with the Pigula family to create these beautiful Christmas cards. The text was letterpressed in fawn ink. The reverse features a digital print of William-Adolphe Bouguereau’s The Song of the Angels. The black envelope, lined in metallic seashell paper gives an unexpected, modern touch.

letterpress ink: fawn | digital ink: cmyk | fonts: wordless + baskerville | paper: bella smooth cotton white 2-ply | card size: a-7 | edge paint: metallic copper | liner: metallic seashell | envelope: black
customization # 69065

Blind Embossed Wedding Invitations

We worked with our friends at By Invitation Only in Little Rock, Arkansas to create this gorgeous suite. The invitation was entirely embossed on our plush 3-ply cotton stock, and finished with a winston shaped bevel and painted edge. The welcome dinner card features blind debossing, and marsala letterpress. Our roses pattern envelope liner in CMYK with a rosebud background complements the cards.

letterpress ink: marsala + blind deboss | embossing: blind | fonts: mrs. eaves and aphrodite slim pro | paper: bella cotton ivory 3-ply + 1-ply | invite size: f-8 | invite shape: winston | edge painting: marsala | liner: roses pattern in cmyk + rosebud | envelope: bella cotton ivory | customization #71176

Platinum, Plum and Pink Wedding Invitations

Elizabeth and Eric worked with the team at our NYC studio to create their wedding invitations. Stunning platinum shine foil stamping is used throughout. Beveled edges, painted in plum on the invitation, party and reply cards ads elegance to the suite. The website card printed in platinum shine on plum paper, and a plum liner highlight the beveled edges. A touch of cherry blossom letterpress was used to highlight the welcome party dress code.

letterpress ink: cherry blossom | foil stamping: platinum shine | fonts: monte carlo pro, engravers mt regular | paper: bella smooth cotton 3-ply + 2-ply + plum 1-ply | invite size: f-8 | bevel: 45Âş | edge paint: plum | liner: unprinted plum | envelope: bella cotton white | customization #70696

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