Elissa and Austin’s wedding stationery perfectly blends different styles into a beautiful, cohesive suite that is completely custom and personal. A soft, earthy color palette, handmade paper, and velvet had us swooning. We worked with our friend Trisha of Shindig Paperie in Fayetteville, Arkansas, to create these romantic, minimalist engraved invitations for Elissa and Austin’s nuptials.

Invitation

• engraving ink: metallic copper
• font: citadel script
• papers: bella handmade ivory
• card size: f-8 deckle edge
• thread: metallic copper
• finishing: assemble with thread
• envelope liner: mocha velvet (no printing)
• inner envelope: bella handmade ivory pointed flap
• inner envelope printing: nutmeg letterpress on the front
• custom converted outer envelope: ivory cotton text pointed flap
• envelope addressing: nutmeg letterpress on the back
• job: 75761

The invitation design is traditional with engraving on our handmade paper. Metallic copper ink adds a touch of sparkle to the very stately invites while adhering to the cozy, sun-baked color palette of the overall design.

The inner envelope is also made from our handmade paper in ivory, complete with deckle edges along the pointed flap. A velvet liner adds warmth and even more texture. The minimalist artwork on the front of the inner envelope, letterpress printed in nutmeg ink, nods to the landscape surrounding the wedding destination.

Rehearsal Dinner Invitation

• letterpress ink: ganache
• emboss: blind
• font: citadel script + scala medium + scala pro italic
• papers: bella handmade ivory
• card size: a-6 deckle edge
• job: 75761

Details Card

• letterpress ink: tea rose
• font: citadel script + scala medium
• papers: bella handmade ivory
• card size: a-5 deckle edge
• job: 75761

The rehearsal dinner invite and brunch card add some whimsy with blind-embossed Saguaro and prickly-pear cacti. This artwork again sets the tone for the desert location while maintaining the design’s elegant, minimalist vibe.

Brunch Card

• letterpress ink: spruce
• emboss: blind
• font: citadel script + scala medium + scala pro italic
• papers: bella handmade ivory
• card size: a-2 deckle edge
• job: 75761

These engraved invitations were a lot of fun to work on and expertly merged tradition and luxury with elevated Western style. Have you been daydreaming about velvet envelope liners or fun, blind emboss accents? Contact one of our dealers to receive stellar tips and advice to create your custom 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 are so happy to share our 2025 Holiday release with you, and today, we have a behind-the-scenes look at the inspiration behind some of our new designs. From classic and cozy to elegant and sophisticated, see the inspiration behind some of our favorite designs, and get inspired to design your holiday cards.

Burlington

Burlington has a classic and rustic vibe. This holiday card features our handmade paper, and the natural deckle edge gives this design a cozy, nostalgic feeling. The clear shine foil stamping adds a glimmer to the falling snow and elevates the design.

Specifications

• letterpress ink: cypress
• foil stamping: clear shine
• fonts: instrument serif + angeline
• paper: bella handmade ivory
• card size: a-7 (tier 3)
• liner: burlington pattern in cypress + ruby + holly
• envelope: evergreen
• digital addressing ink: ivory

Weaver

The mistletoe border of Weaver is luxurious and has a quintessential Christmas look, for a design that is both vintage-inspired and contemporary. Our cotton paper in 2-ply holds a deep letterpress impression, and the ivory paper color coordinates beautifully with the vine and ruby inks. Ruby edge painting highlights the thickness of the stock while matching much of the printing on the front.

Specifications

• letterpress inks: vine + ruby
• fonts: desirable calligraphy + valentino
• paper: bella cotton ivory 2-ply
• card size: f-8 (tier 3)
• edge painting: ruby
• mounted photo print: 3.75 x 3.75 matte
• liner: weaver pattern in vine + ruby
• envelope: ruby
• digital addressing ink: ivory

Bridger

Metallic gold engraving is traditional and refined, and elevates the look of Bridger. This design is both die-cut and beveled. The 45° bevel is emphasized with metallic gold edge painting. The mounted family photo adds a personal touch while marking an important milestone.

Specifications

• engraving inks: holly + metallic gold
• fonts: juliette + didot
• paper: bella cotton ivory 3-ply
• card size: sq-7 (tier 3)
• mounted photo print: 4 x 3 matte
• bevel: 45° winston
• edge painting: metallic gold
• liner: bridger pattern in holly + cypress
• envelope: bella cotton ivory
• digital addressing ink: holly

Gosse

Sculpted embossing combined with sculpted foil embossing gives our Gosse design dimension and adds movement to the foliage artwork. Cedar shine foil adds a seasonally appropriate shimmer. The velvet liner brings everything together and adds an element of grandeur.

Specifications

• foil stamping: cedar shine
• sculpted embossing: blind
• sculpted foil embossing: cedar shine
• fonts: angelline + brandon grotesque + adele moon
• paper: metallic sand 2-ply
• card size: a-6 (tier 2)
• liner: wine velvet
• custom converted envelope*: mesa | digital addressing ink: bordeaux

*peel and stick tape is available to seal the envelope.

Now is the time to get your holiday orders in, and we can help! Contact us to design your 2025 holiday card or work with one of our dealers to see samples, color swatches, and receive expert guidance!