This invitation set is a masterclass in Art Deco glamour, with a subtle hint of sun-soaked California vibes. A back pocket adds function while adhering to the look. Meredith and Cole worked with our dear friend Judy of Papers Plus to design their bold Art Deco letterpress invitations.

Our persimmon letterpress ink is warm, especially when paired with our bright white Smooth Cotton paper. Our Smooth Cotton paper has a satiny feel and holds a striking letterpress impression. The typography is elegant and streamlined, blending refined lettering with crisp, modern spacing for an upscale look. A minimalist monogram adds a personalized, polished touch. Persimmon edge painting highlights the gentle slope of the beveled edge.

A geometric fan pattern for both the envelope liner and the border of the reception card perfectly embodies the Art Deco feel and creates consistency across the cards.

The merriment card is a fun twist on the design, since it flips the color palette and features white digital printing on our mesa 1-ply stock.

The darling monogram makes a second appearance on the back pocket, which is adhered to the back of the invitation. This pocket creates a spot to stash the auxiliary cards in the suite, ensuring a perfect presentation when guests open the envelope.

This bold Art Deco letterpress invitation suite evokes a retro, old-Hollywood charm and has us dreaming of stylish summer evenings and rooftop parties. Whether you want something vintage-inspired yet modern, or if you love the idea of a back pocket to secure additional cards, we can make it happen. Contact us or work with one of our dealers to create your dream wedding invitations.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.  

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. 

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!

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

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.

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.