We can use our Build Your Own Crest library to create semi- custom wreaths, liner patterns and more. The possibilities are endless, and we can even incorporate additional watercolor elements from our design library. Below you can find examples of how we can translate an inspiration photo into crests and liner patterns. We’ve included both springtime and winter ideas.
We can use our Build Your Own Wreath library to create semi- custom wreaths, liner patterns and more. The possibilities are endless, and we can even incorporate additional watercolor elements from our design library. Below you can find an example of how we can translate an inspiration photo into a wreath and liner pattern.
Vellum is a unique, semi- translucent paper and is compatible with digital printing and foil stamping. We can score this paper, as well – making it an option for belly bands, overlays, and more.
We can use vellum to create tall or standard height belly bands as seen on our Duval and Ichabod suites
Our Ninette v.2 celebration invitation features a digitally printed gatefold wrap
Vellum can also be used to create overlays- our Ines save the date and Harro details cards feature grommeted overlays
Overlays can alternatively be tied on with ribbon, or metallic thread, like in our Valley suite
We recently test printed our colored papers using corresponding letterpress inks, and we love the results! This tone on tone look would be perfect for an events card, rehearsal dinner invitation, or a modern wedding suite. We used the letterpress plate from our Chicory save the date for these test prints.
flamingo lp on flamingo | red lp on red | currant lp on currant | old rose lp on old rose | dark gray lp on dark gray | bright pink lp on bright pink | goldenrod lp on goldenrod | caribbean lp on caribbean | royal lp on royal | pastel blue lp on pastel blue | denim lp on blue | khaki lp on khaki | holly lp on holly | pale gray lp on light gray
Adding an unexpected shape is another great way to customize your wedding stationery. Die cut cards are cards with non-rectangular silhouettes. This process can add a unique touch to any piece, from invitations, to details cards, escort cards, menus and more!
We have several options in our library for matching shapes and sizes for invites, details cards, and reply cards as well as day-of pieces. In addition, we offer several die cut tag shapes to add an extra element to your invitation suite. We have a variety of die cut invitation suites and save the dates.
We also have a range of circles, leaves, and geometric shapes.
If we don’t have the shape to match your vision, we can also create custom dies for a fully unique shape to bring your vision to life through paper.
We offer many options for organizing your enclosure cards, to create a personalized invitation suite. It can be difficult to visualize the different options, so we’ve pulled them together here to make that easier!
Back Pockets
Back pockets are adhered to the reverse of the invitation card, holding all the enclosure cards. We have both horizontal and vertical back pockets for our invitation sizes in our library. We can also create a custom pocket, for a fully custom look.
Our Richmond suite features a horizontal back pocket
Belly Bands
We offer belly bands in any of our text weight papers. These can be printed with a pattern or text or plain. They come to you scored with adhesive to help you assemble your invitation suite once they are ready for mailing. Typically belly bands are 1.75”, though we can also create a taller belly band if you’d prefer.
We used a blue belly band printed in white digital in our Warehouse suiteA tall belly band creates drama on our Vianna suite
Folders
Folders are two panel folded pieces, with the invitation mounted to the interior, and a pocket on the opposite side. They can be be printed or unprinted, and made out of nearly any of our papers.
Our Neve suite features a folder with tawny shine foil stamping.
Gatefold Wraps
Gatefolds are a great way to add a pop of color to your invitation suite, while also adding a touch of drama. We can create a gatefold using any of our colored papers, including our metallic papers and vellum.
Our Ramsey suite is enclosed by a debossed gatefold, and wrapped with metallic threadOur Faye suite features a foil stamped diamond gatefold
Metallic Thread
Another option is adding metallic thread to subtly tie your pieces together. It can either be simply wrapped around the invitation card, or used to tie on a tag.
Vero features a vellum overlay, with metallic thread, while Aviva features a die cut tag and metallic thread
Mounted Belly Bands
Mounted belly bands are adhered to the back of the invitation card, with a separate unprinted card. They keep all of your enclosure cards contained, while keeping the front of the invitation clean. They can be printed or unprinted.
Our Hadaway design features a mounted belly band printed with cheerful florals
Pocketfolds
Pocketfolds are mini folders that include a pocket for your enclosure cards. Typically your invitation would be mounted on the pocketfold. We offer both horizontal and vertical pocketfolds for (all of the) our invitation sizes in our library. We can also create a custom pocketfold, for a fully personalized look!
Our Sibgha and Parrish designs feature printed pocketfolds
Pocket Cards
Pocket cards are separate from your invitation card, and hold your additional enclosures like details cards, itineraries, reply cards, and more.
Pocket panels can hold your invitation and additional pieces all together, or we can adhere the invitation onto the front of the panel before shipping it to you. The Tannis suite features a printed pocketpanel, with the invitation mounted on the front.
Our pocket panels are available with either round or square pockets
Ribbons
Another way to add romance and drama is by adding a silk ribbon your suite, either tied in a traditional bow or knot, or mounted to the back of the invite card to create a mounted belly band.
Modernity features a classic black silk ribbon bow
Debossing and Embossing are both great ways to add subtle design elements to your invitation suite, but they differ in process, look and cost.
Our Ivy design features the same motif debossed on the main invite card and embossed on the save the date
Debossing A debossed image is achieved by pressing into paper, and is essentially letterpressing without ink. We can also use debossing to create patterns printed under the other text in your suite, be it florals or geometric designs, to add an extra personal touch.
In our Bourne v.2 suite the liner pattern is echoed in the debossed back pattern on the save the date
We can also deboss a border on your pieces, for added interest. Debossing is better suited to detailed designs, compared to embossing.
The debossed border on our Arrebol invite brings the modern suite to life
Embossing
Unlike debossing, in which a printing plate is pushed into the paper, embossing uses two printing plates, pressure and heat to create a raised design.
We can use embossing as a border, duogram + wreath as shown on our Camber v.3 suite
Embossing adds a lush tactile element that pairs perfectly with letterpress and foil stamping. It is a higher cost than debossing, but can create a really show-stopping addition to your invitation suite.
Embossing can also be used to highlight large areas of text, or a prominent motifs
Our Iridian save the date features a bold embossed date
Embossing is best used for less detailed printing. Take a look at some of our samples featuring embossing here.
