Emma and Christopher chose silver wedding invitations to invite guests to their Washington DC wedding. Elizabeth Hardin’s Browning design was hand calligraphed and printed in silver shine foil with gold shine edging. A dusty pink events card rounded out this elegant set.
letterpress ink: dusty pink | foil stamping: silver shine | font: mueller | paper: bella cotton white 1-ply + 2-ply | hand calligraphy style: eastman | Creative Parties | customization# 27155
Bella Figura calligrapher Sarah Hanna recently taught a custom map workshop at The Windmill Paper Boutique in Boca Raton, Florida, and took some beautiful photos of the class! Today we’re sharing a recap of the workshop – take a look!
Sarah developed her class to help other artists create personal, hand illustrated maps like the ones shown below. She designed it to help artists expand their business by using technology without losing their artfulness. Each student received a personalized workbook with the class notes and space to take their own notes during the lecture.
The workshop curriculum was designed to blend fashion and function – a love story, a wedding, a family history, or, as the above commission illustrates, a personal story. Each student came to class with a storyline prepared. The class was split 50/50 with professional artists and students who were interested in using the techniques for personal gifts. It was a fantastic group of creatives!
Blending the artist’s human touch with the digital world was the order of the day….an artist in Colorado even took the course via FaceTime! We love how Sarah coordinated her outfit with the workshop theme (thanks to the Gap in California!).
At the end of the class, Sarah provided an art supply petting zoo, where the students had hands-on time to play with pigment, brushes and various types of archival paper. Sarah also went over her recommended art supplies to use for master copies and which techniques to use – and the ones to avoid.
Many thanks to Sarah for sharing a peek inside of her beautiful workshop at the Windmill!
The idyllic landscape of Cedar Lakes Estate was the backdrop for Rebecca and Brant’s recent summertime wedding. Using our Bradley design as inspiration they chose a palette of atlantic, pansy and british rose inks as the backdrop to our copper shine foil, digitally printing on our Bella Smooth cotton paper. A coordinating enveloper liner was the finishing touch on these watercolor wedding invitations.
foil stamping: copper shine: digital inks: atlantic + pansy + british rose | fonts: aster + holden | paper: bella smooth cotton 1-ply | envelope: bella cotton white | envelope liner: elegant ombre pattern in deep blue + atlantic | Village Invites | customization# 27483
After an incredibly intimate proposal with only their dog Harley as a witness, Marina and Greg decided their wedding day should be just as intimate. Green Apple Weddings helped craft their vision into a magical celebration at the Metropolitan Building in New York. The couple fell in love with the venue’s mystical romantic ambiance, and its shabby chic style reflected their love for antiques. Marina and Greg chose our vintage A Bientot design for their wedding invitations, which complemented the venue perfectly. Melanie from Melarosa helped transform the space with breathtaking florals, which surrounded the ceremony altar, topped the cake, and cascaded throughout the reception tables. Love this look? Visit Style Me Pretty for even more photos and details of Marina and Greg’s big day!
Photography: Boris Zaretsky | Event Planning: Green Apple Weddings | Floral Design: Melarosa – Melanie Cirulnick | Wedding Dress: Morilee By Madeline Gardner – AF Couture | Invitations: Bella Figura | Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Calvin Klein | Catering: Maia Pearl Catering | Hair And Makeup:Gorgeous Bride NY | DJ: Duane Harriott | Bow Tie: Le Noeud Papillon | Groom’s Attire: Tallia | Wedding Venue: Metropolitan Building | Bridal Robe: Linea Donatella | Bridesmaid Robes: Victoria Secret | Bride’s Bracelet/Jewelry: Nadri From Nordstrom | Bride’s Shoes: Christian Louboutin | Cake And Cupcakes: Baked NYC | Cufflinks: Men’s Wearhouse | Groomsmen Attire: Men’s Wearhouse (Calvin Klein) | Groomsmen Gifts: Personalized Cigar Holder And Flask | Groom’s Shoes: Prada | Love Sign:Handmade By Bride And Groom | Menus/Table Numbers/Escort Cards/Programs: Lion In The Sun | Portrait Location: Gantry Park | Save The Dates: Checkerboard Ltd.
We created these custom wedding invitations for Kate and Brett’s springtime wedding at the lush and romantic Butterfly Lane Estate in Montecito, California. Our juniper liner pattern served as inspiration with a small motif pulled from the pattern to accent each card. Nicole Black’s hand calligraphy added an organic feel that complimented the garden-inspired liner palette and jute envelopes.
letterpress inks: sand + taupe | font: jubilant | paper: bella cotton white 1-ply + 2-ply | hand calligraphy style: mitty caps | envelope: jute | envelope liner: juniper pattern in hazel + sand + taupe | Kathleen Cooper Fine Papers | customization# 26274
Christos and Anna chose our vintage inspired Victrola design as the letterpress baptism invitations for their son Kyriakos. Copper shine foil and taupe letterpress ink were a classic pairing on our ivory Bella Cotton paper, while copper shine edging added a hint of sophistication.
letterpress ink: taupe | foil stamping: copper shine | fonts: victrola + manoir | paper: bella cotton ivory 1-ply + 2-ply | foil edging: copper shine | customization# 26797
Heather’s fortieth birthday invitations invited guests to a weekend long celebration in Miami Beach, Florida. Our Frolic design was printed in gold shine foil and aquamarine letterpress ink, capturing the festive and vibrant colors of South Beach while cheeky text set the tone for her no holds barred milestone bash.
letterpress ink: aquamarine | foil stamping: gold shine | fonts: gotham + sans capitals | paper: bella cotton white 1-ply | Lovely Paperie and Gifts | customization #25123
Our Laurent letterpress save the dates and invitations set the tone for Stephen and Kristy’s romantic estate wedding last fall. The pair exchanged vows in front of a beautiful floral arch overflowing with roses, hydrangeas and lush greenery. Decorative peacocks were a unique design element used throughout the wedding – they were featured on the save the dates as well as the wedding cake toppers — and there was even an oversized decorative peacock on display as part of the reception decor! Kristy’s bridesmaids wore elegant navy dresses by Amsale that matched their Prussian Blue invitation suite. Love this look? Check out Style Me Pretty or Carats and Cake to see more photos from Kristy and Stephen’s big day!
Photography: Ashley Upchurch | Wedding Gown: Maggie Louise | Wedding Cake: The Flour Garden | Invitations: Bella Figura | Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Amsale | Venue: Private Estate | Floral & Event Design:Angela Mazanti
Tara and Chad customized our Traditional Palm wedding invitations for their Hotel Bel Air wedding. They chose a fresh color palette of sand and black letterpress inks and added a fun pop of color with red shine foil edging. Nicole Black’s hand calligraphy was used to highlight their names and select text throughout the suite while our sea stripes liner pattern was flipped on its side for a modern presentation.
letterpress inks: black + sand | font: moravia | paper: bella cotton white 1-ply + 2-ply | hand calligraphy style: rook | foil edging: red shine | envelope: bella cotton white | envelope liner: sea stripes pattern in black | Burgundy Gray | customization #24771
Weddingbells included two of our letterpress wedding invitations in their spring/summer 2015 issue! Their 30th anniversary issue showcased the best new ideas for 2015, with spotlights on popular wedding trends like bold florals, lace, stripes, and feathers. Their garden party inspiration section included lush floral bouquets and our Lenox Botanical invitation design, while their preppy stripes category showed off the reply card for Lenox Botanical. Their feather trend page featured our Peacock Feather invitation suite by Kamal alongside a glamorous feathery gown and daring feather eyelash extensions. We’re honored to have been included in the anniversary issue — many thanks to Weddingbells Magazine for the feature!
Jessica and Mark customized our Urbanic wedding invitations by making a few small changes, like swapping out Patricia’s Mumau’s edgy hand calligraphy for Nicole Black’s more refined style. They chose silver matte foil and added a Philadelphia skyline liner to further personalize their invitations.
letterpress ink: black | foil stamping: silver matte | font: brandon | paper: bella cotton white 2-ply | hand calligraphy: mitty style | envelope: bella cotton white | envelope liner: philadelphia skyline in black | customization #23957
This month we’re spotlighting Aimee O’Boyle as our July designer of the month! Her entire collection is on sale for 10% off during the month of July, and you’ll save an additional 10% when you purchase 6 printed pieces or more. Aimee’s designs draw on her background in textile design, and feature unique textures and intricate patterns. Here are a few of Aimee’s latest designs – but be sure to shop her entire collection!
New for 2015, Aimee’s Mumbai Scrolls invitation was inspired by a traditional East Indian wedding celebration – check out her inspiration behind the design.
Aimee’s other new design for 2015, Darjeeling, was inspired by bright colors and patterns for a more exotic Indian wedding. Check out the looks that inspired this wedding suite!
Aimee’s gold foil stamped Ursula invitations were included in this gorgeous inspiration shoot that was featured on 100 Layer Cake!
The fine print: this offer is exclusive to designs by Aimee O’Boyle and does not apply towards the purchase of other designs. Orders must be placed by 11:59pm Eastern on July 31, 2015 in order to receive this offer.
