Christine and Sean’s wedding invitations are lovely and formal, and include many personal details that are special to the couple and their wedding. A soft color palette and a beautiful and functional back pocket elevate the design of these custom invitations. The couple worked with our dear friend Bridget of Wynwood Letterpress to create their wedding invitations.

The custom crest at the top of the invitation features the initial ‘B’ for the couple’s last name. The remaining sections of the crest contain different motifs representing activities from the weekend, including a golf ball on a tee, a boat anchor, and a pickleball paddle. This crest is fun and playful, and makes the invitation more personal. The traditional layout of the text, along with the stately fonts, establishes a more formal tone. The velvet liner is luxurious and introduces a soft texture.

A pocket adhered to the back of the invitation provides a spot to secure the additional cards in the suite. A digitally printed lake scene on the pocket panel is a nod to the location of the nuptials, The Sagamore Resort.

The weekend events card features our spruce paper, which matches the letterpress ink from the invitation. The standout detail of this card is the illustration of the couple’s beloved dog, who happens to be holding a banner with the couple’s initials. This is another charming detail that makes the suite feel personal and helps set the tone for the formal yet intimate weekend.

The boat cruise invitation features spruce letterpress printing on our Bella Smooth Cotton white 1-ply paper. This card is unique because it features reverse printing. Instead of printing the text and leaving the rest of the card unprinted, the printing area is the entire card, except for the text and artwork. The text and artwork are the unprinted parts of the paper. When letterpress printing covers a large area, it creates an almost translucent, textured look. Utilizing this design technique distinguishes this card from the other pieces in the suite, while still maintaining a consistent appearance and theme.

Christine and Sean did an excellent job of balancing their fun personalities with formal invitations, creating something lovely and sentimental while still being traditional and elegant. Are you thinking about a custom crest, a venue-inspired back pocket, or a darling illustration of your pet? Work with one of our dealers to see ink and paper swatches, samples, and receive expert guidance in designing your dream wedding invitations.