When our dear friend Erin from Smitten Boutique sent us this invitation design, we knew it would be stunning. This invitation is modern and sophisticated with a luxe edge and is paired with a one-of-a-kind envelope liner. These invitations are a custom design, loosely based on our now-retired Augusta. We no longer maintain samples when a design is retired, but we can still borrow elements or replicate the entire look for your custom invitations. See more and get the details on Anita and Brian’s luxe wedding invitations.
Our maize 1-ply is bold yet warm, ensuring the belly band stands out. The event date appears in blind emboss for a subtle, yet impactful look. The use of the cartouch around the date and the placement in the center of the belly band are very traditional choices; however, the vertical formatting of the date, which is edgy and modern, provides contrast.
Invitation
letterpress ink: dark gray
foil stamping: gold matte
fonts: amalfi coast + brandon
paper: bella cotton white 2-ply
card size: f-8
liner: custom-supplied pattern in cmyk on white text
envelope: ultra black
envelope addressing: white digital on the front and the back
job: 75549
Belly Band
emboss: blind
fonts: brandon
paper: maize 1-ply
card size: f-8 vertical (1.75” x 13.25” open, 1.75” x 6.24” closed)
job: 75549
The mix of fonts keeps the look contemporary while still being black-tie appropriate. Placing the couple’s initials and event date in the top-left corner is unexpected and a nice personal touch. Including this detail in gold matte foil is glamorous.
The initials and date are repeated on the rehearsal dinner invitation. This card features gold matte foil stamping on our ultra black stock, which drastically ups the glamour factor.
Rehearsal Dinner Invitation
foil stamping: gold matte
fonts: amalfi coast + brandon
paper: ultra black 2-ply
card size: a-5
job: 75549
Possibly, the standout piece of this wedding invitation suite is the envelope liner. The client supplied the artwork, which consists of many iconic album covers. This is a highly personal design choice that perfectly represents this music-loving couple. It’s a fun detail that is sure to capture guests’ attention.
Anita and Brian’s wedding invitations are chic and formal with a touch of modern glamour. The design is also fun and personal to the couple. It was an honor to help bring this vision to life, and as always, it is a pleasure to work with Smitten Boutique. Do you want to create invitations that are contemporary yet formal with a hint of luxe glamour? Or do you have an idea for an eye-catching envelope liner? Locate one of our dealers to see samples and swatches, and receive expert design tips and guidance.
Megan and Manuel worked with our dear friend Hollis of Bering’s to create their stunning letterpress and foil-stamped wedding invitations. They chose to customize our Matilde design for their Colorado nuptials. The final design features unique details that speak to the couple and set the tone for their special day.
envelope liner: customer-supplied pattern in cmyk digital on ivory text
envelope: ivory cotton text
envelope addressing: antique gold digital on the front and the back
job: 76290
Reply Card
letterpress ink: sea mint
fonts: bigilla bold, mozart script regular, noir et blanc regular
papers: bella cotton ivory 1-ply
card size: a-2
job: 76290
The intricate frame on the invitation appears in our sea mist letterpress ink. The light color allows the text, which appears in gold matte foil stamping, to stand out. The three fonts work together perfectly to introduce a fanciful, playful vibe while still maintaining a formal feel. The floral and foliage artwork beautifully coordinates with the garden elements of the artwork featured as the envelope liner.
The envelope liner features La Primavera, an artwork by Italian Renaissance artist Sandro Botticelli. The painting, believed to have been completed between 1477 and 1482, is located in a gallery in Florence and depicts a group of mythological figures in a lush garden setting. The painting is often interpreted as being a celebration of love.
The frame from the invitation was reimagined for the reply card. Breaking apart the artwork and using components of it in two corners maintains the consistency and formality without being identical. The reply card features the same fonts used in tandem to create an eccentric feel, perfectly suited for this whimsical affair.
Megan and Manuel’s letterpress and foil wedding invitations are lovely and personal, and it was a pleasure to help bring this couple’s vision to life. Whether you want to create an aesthetic with typography, use artwork for the envelope liner, or add personal details to celebrate you and your partner, we can help make it happen. Contact us to learn more or work with one of our talented dealers to create your dream wedding invitations.
Everything about these stylish anniversary party invitations is timeless and elegant, from the die-cut shape to the combination of letterpress printing and foil stamping, and the foil-stamped envelope liner. We had the pleasure of working with our friend Lisa from Mark Harris Stationers to create these lovely die cut anniversary party invitations celebrating Robert and Marilyn.
Our Bella cotton paper is plush yet firm and holds a deep impression. Gold matte foil stamping creates a border that mimics the shape of our Franklin die-cut, accentuating the die-cut shape. Robert and Marilyn’s names appear in a script font that is formal yet still has a contemporary edge. The font’s flourishes add drama and contrast against the straight lines of the foil-stamped border.
Invitation
letterpress ink: pewter
foil stamping: gold matte
fonts: velvet hammer, antique regular, garamond
paper: bella cotton white 2-ply
card size: a-6
die cut style: franklin
die cut shape: BF-49
liner: marseille pattern in gold matte foil on light gray text
envelope: white text pointed flap
envelope addressing: pewter digital on the front and pewter letterpress on the back
job: 72325
The envelope liner features gold matte foil stamping on our light gray text, which beautifully coordinates with the pewter letterpress printing on the invitation.
It was a pleasure to create these custom die cut anniversary party invitations. Do you need invitations for an upcoming milestone celebration? Or are you interested in selecting the perfect die-cut shape or fonts for your design? Work with one of our dealers to receive tips and expert guidance on creating your custom invitations.
Everything about Christiane and Shepherd’s wedding invitation suite is charming and dreamy. This couple said ‘I do’ at Château de la Croix, located in the French Riviera, and their wedding stationery struck the perfect balance between a rustic French countryside feel and a black-tie affair. We were so happy to work with our dear friend Stacey of Union Street Papery on these French Riviera estate wedding invitations.
Invitation
letterpress ink: yale
foil stamping: copper matte
fonts: bodega + mrs eaves
paper: bella cotton ivory 2-ply
foil edging: copper matte
card size: f-8
envelope liner: viola pattern in cmyk
envelope: white cotton text
digital envelope addressing: yale digital on the front and the back
job: 75972
Belly Band
digital ink: cmyk
paper: ivory text
card size: f-8 vertical belly band (1.5 x 13.25 open, 1.5 x 6.24 closed)
job: 75972
The invitation features copper matte foil stamping and yale letterpress ink on our Bella cotton ivory 2-ply paper. The ivory stock has a soft texture but still holds a deep letterpress impression. Our viola pattern appears on the liner and the belly band. This rustic floral pattern has a refined yet moody vibe. We offer a wide array of patterns that make excellent envelope liners, and all of them can also be repurposed for use on belly bands, the back of cards, gatefolds, or anywhere else. The edges of the invitation are lined in copper matte foil, introducing a sense of glamour.
The tri-fold details card merges style and functionality. Yale letterpress printing appears on both the front and back, coordinating with the invitation. Illustrations of the venue adorn several panels, while the first panel features the same floral motif that appears on the invitation.
Details Card
letterpress ink: yale (front) / yale (back)
fonts: bodega + mrs eaves
paper: bella cotton ivory 1-ply
card size: a-2 tri-fold card (5.44 x 12.56 open, 5.44 x 4.19 closed)
finishing: score
job: 75972
These custom estate wedding invitations boast so many wonderful details, including custom artwork of the venue, foil edging, and a decadent floral belly band. Whether you’re daydreaming about a chic French countryside aesthetic or another look that perfectly aligns with your big day, we can make it happen, or you can work with one of our highly skilled dealers to receive the guidance and assistance you need.
Julia and Alexander worked with our dear friend Sheryl of Arabesque of Naples to create their custom Art Deco wedding invitation. The invitation is lovely and glamorous, and it is also paired with a stunning foil-stamped gatefold that elevates this invitation suite.
Invitation
letterpress ink: black
foil stamping: gold matte
fonts: quita + edith
paper: bella smooth cotton white 2-ply
card size: 5.81” x 7.94”
inner invitation envelope: white cotton text
outer invitation envelope: white cotton text
digital envelope addressing: black digital on the front and the back
job: 73989
Gatefold
foil stamping: opaline shine
fonts: edith
paper: bella smooth cotton white 1-ply
size: 11.77” x 7.94” flat, 5.87” x 7.94” folded
finishing: score
job: 73989
The invitation features a delicate border with thin, alternating lines in gold matte foil and black letterpress, along with a ladder-like pattern in foil. Letterpress sunbursts accent the corners. The frame is geometric and highly detailed, and does an excellent job of drawing the eye to the text. The text also alternates between letterpress and foil stamping, with the names appearing prominently in a larger script font and foil-stamped in gold matte.
The gatefold is a showstopper. This enclosure features an Art Deco shell pattern on the exterior. The bride and groom’s first initials appear on the front, but on opposite sides of the opening, lining up perfectly when the gatefold is closed. Opaline shine foil gives the gatefold an ethereal quality.
We are delighted to have had the opportunity to bring Julia and Alexander’s vision to life, and we wish them all the best. Do you have your heart set on an Art Deco wedding invitation or a luxurious gatefold? Locate one of our dealers so you can see samples and receive expert tips and guidance to create your custom invitations!
Natalie and Benjamin chose our Mirabella design for the nuptials, which was a perfect choice for their big day. The couple worked with our NYC store to create their letterpress and foil wedding invitations, and the results are stunning.
The grandiose invitation design perfectly set the tone for Natalie and Benjamin’s wedding, which was held at the St. Regis New York. This iconic venue is an excellent example of Beaux Arts architecture, and the extravagant foil-stamped frame of the invitation beautifully coordinates with the venue. The venue even made an appearance on the custom envelope liner. An illustration of the St. Regis New York appears in antique gold digital printing on the liner.
Invitation
letterpress ink: plum
foil stamping: gold matte
fonts: brilon 1.2 + coldiac regular
paper: bella smooth cotton ivory 2-ply
card size: f-8
liner: custom pattern in antique gold digital
envelope: ivory cotton text
digital envelope addressing: plum digital on the front and the back
job: 70367
The details card is on our plum 2-ply paper, and exclusively features gold matte foil. The result is ornate and lavish, and makes the perfect addition to this invitation suite. The couple printed two versions of the details card (only one is pictured). One version included details regarding the rehearsal dinner, eliminating the need for a standalone rehearsal dinner invitation, allowing for a more streamlined invitation suite.
Details Card
foil stamping: gold matte
fonts: brilon 1.2 + coldiac regular
paper: plum 2-ply
card size: a-6
diecut shape: charleston (BF-3)
job: 70367
Do you dream about elegant letterpress and foil wedding invitations? Are you interested in including Beaux Arts-inspired design elements or finding interesting ways to represent your venue? We are here to help, or you can work with one of our dealers to receive expert tips and assistance creating your perfect invitations!
