These custom invitations feature a classic and refined style. The distinctive oval shape adds a touch of uniqueness while maintaining a timeless elegance. The look is traditional, luxurious, and completely bespoke. The couple, Olivia and Franklin, worked with our dear Dorothy of Dorothy McDaniel’s Flower Market to create these oval engraved wedding invitations.
Engraving is a time-honored print method that involves pressing the paper into an etched metal plate to create a raised impression. It is historic and elegant. The use of engraving for this invitation in a script font and metallic silver ink is beautiful, sophisticated, and formal. The edges are beveled at 45º and then edge-painted in metallic silver to perfectly match the printing. Both of these embellishments add an understated opulence. Our 3-ply cotton paper is thick and luxurious, introducing a subtle texture. The paper displays a crisp impression and showcases the flourishes of the script font.
Invitation
engraving ink: metallic silver
fonts: aston script
papers: bella cotton white 3-ply
card size: f-8 oval
bevel: 45º
edge paint: metallic silver
envelope liner: metallic silver text
envelope: white cotton text 6.5” x 8.63” assembled, 11.5” x 20.13” flat (die #e-236)
envelope addressing: shale digital on the front and the back
job: 75030
The reply card keeps things straightforward and features metallic silver engraving. The same script font appears as an accent, while the majority of the text appears in a serif font. The envelope is custom-made to fit the large, oval invitation and features a simple metallic silver liner that complements the invitation and reply card.
Reply Card
engraving ink: metallic silver
fonts: aston script + addington
papers: bella cotton white 2-ply
card size:a-5
envelope: white cotton text pointed flap
envelope addressing: shale digital on the front
job: 75030
Overall, this wedding invitation is elegant and traditional, and is perfect for a black-tie celebration. Create your own timeless engraved wedding invitations or include elegant details like beveling and edge painting to take your invitation to the next level. Work with one of our dealers to create your perfect custom invitations.
We could gaze at this invitation set and take in the lovely details all day. This charming hand calligraphy letterpress wedding invitation was brought to us by our dear friend Kristyn and her team at Oliver’s Twist. This invitation is a customization of our Burklyn design, and a great example of how you can use our designs as a starting point to create something truly spectacular.
Laura and Leo changed the invitation to a horizontal orientation and swapped engraving with letterpress in their interpretation of this design. The couple also chose our Quinn hand calligraphy for their names and the ceremony location. Hand calligraphy is always unique and custom, and it’s a great way to add a personal touch to an invitation. The edge of the invitation is beveled at a 45-degree angle and then edged in gold shine foil. The sparkle of the foil adds a hint of glamour and makes the bevel edge stand out.
Invitation
letterpress ink: vine
fonts: archer + quinn hand calligraphy
paper: bella smooth cotton white 2-ply
bevel: 45-degree
foil edge: gold shine foil
size: f-8
envelope: holly text
envelope liner: custom burklyn pattern in cmyk
envelope addressing: digital addressing in white
Job #66220
Reply Card
digital: vine + cmyk
paper: bella smooth cotton white 1-ply
size: a-5
envelope: holly text
digital envelope printing: digital return address in white
Reception Card
digital: vine + cmyk
paper: bella smooth cotton white 1-ply
size: a-5
Website Card
digital: vine + cmyk
paper: bella smooth cotton white 1-ply
size: no. 17
Do you have a vision for our Burklyn design? Or one of our other designs? Are you interested in creating a hand calligraphy letterpress wedding invitation? Let us know what you envision, and we can help, or you can work with one of our talented dealers to create your dream invitations.
A dreamy color scheme and plenty of flowers set the perfect tone for Lauren and Mitchell’s wedding. This Brooklyn duo worked with Ashley Douglass Events, and the highly skilled and talented Ashley took care of all the details to create an intimate and unforgettable event. See all of the luxurious details, including the ombre invitations, in the feature on Carats & Cake.
The first thing guests noticed about the invitations was the digitally printed vellum gatefold. The bold floral pattern stood out, providing guests a preview of the florals they would see at the ceremony and reception. The gatefold was secured with a decadent silk ribbon. Once opened, the gatefold revealed the classic and yet whimsical invitations. Ombre letterpress printing transitioned from bright pink to persimmon. The beveled edges were painted in coordinating colors that followed the same fade from one color to the other.
Invitation
Base design: custom
Letterpress: bright pink + persimmon
Paper: white smooth cotton 2-ply
Bevel: 45 degrees
Edge treatment: ombre edge paint in bright pink to persimmon
Card sizes: F-8
Liner: CMYK process (custom supplied pattern)
Envelope: white pointed flap
Digital addressing: bright pink
Customization: Job #69386
Gatefold Wrap
Base design: custom
Digital: CMYK process
Paper: 40# vellum
Size: F-8 vertical gatefold
Printing notes: Scored
Embellishments: mother of pearl silk ribbon
Customization: Job #69386
All of the day-of pieces, from the programs and escort cards to the personalized menus, are in the same bright yet refined colorway.
Program
Base design: custom
Digital: bright pink/bright pink
Paper: white smooth cotton 1-ply
Card sizes: 10.5 x 8.5 flat 5.25 x 8.5 folded
Printing notes: scored
Customization: Job #71256
Escort Cards
Base design: custom
Digital: bright pink/bright pink
Paper: white smooth cotton 1-ply
Card sizes: No. 17
Customization: Job #71256
Menu
Base design: custom
Letterpress: persimmon
Digital: bright pink
Paper: white smooth cotton 1-ply
Card sizes: No. 10
Customization: Job #71256
The charming bar sign displayed the couple’s signature cocktails and custom artwork for a personal touch.
Bar Sign
Base design: custom
Digital: bright pink + CMYK process
Paper: white smooth cotton 1-ply
Card sizes: 8 x 10
Customization: Job #71256
It was a joy to create these colorful ombre invitations, and it was exciting to see how all the printed pieces fit into Lauren and Mitchell’s special day!
We had the pleasure of printing this stunning suite from our friends at Soirée Signatures in Mobile, Alabama. A 3-ply, double-sided, beveled invitation was slipped into a custom embossed pocket panel with a cut-out to highlight the couple’s duogram digitally printed on the reverse side of the invitation. The attention to detail is remarkable and truly showcases the talent behind these custom-designed pieces.
Even the menus received the luxury treatment, die-cut into custom shapes. Everything about this invitation suite is custom. The event was a special day full of so many beautiful moments and items, and we are honored to have played a part in creating some of the beauty.
We love seeing our clients’ ideas come to life! All of our designs can be customized to fit your vision, even creating your own design. Contact us to learn more and create a one-of-a-kind wedding invitation.
