There is so much to love about Sarah and Benji’s wedding invitation suite, from a charming storybook-inspired illustration to dramatic painted beveled edges, a stately envelope liner, and more. This couple worked with our friend Nicola at Lee’s Paperie to create their whimsical invitation set.

The line illustration of the couple has a romantic, vintage French vibe and immediately catches the eye. It’s adorable and fanciful, and we absolutely adore it. An interesting thing about this invitation set is that if you were to remove the illustration from the invite, it would still be a lovely suite.

Bordeaux letterpress ink is stunning and displays a richness when printed on our Bella Smooth Cotton ivory paper. The ivory gives the cards a classic, vintage feel, and the 2-ply stock holds a crisp letterpress impression, which really shows off the fine lines of the artwork and the fonts, particularly the modern font used for the bride and groom’s names. The mix of delicate italics and all capitals is edgy and modern. The typography feels elegant without being overly ornate, and it complements the minimalist artwork, which features just enough detail to be complete but not over the top.

We always love a beveled edge, and edge painting highlights the gentle slope. The other cards in the suite are also edge-painted, carrying the pop of color throughout. Bordeaux edge painting beautifully matches the letterpress ink, as well as the envelope and the liner. Using a single color throughout the stationery set is refined and contemporary.

The stars on the welcome dinner invitation call back to the dreamy moon-and-stars illustrations of the invitation. The traditional border of the details card aligns with the envelope liner’s classic stripes.

Are you interested in a custom illustration or creating a whimsical yet sophisticated fairytale aesthetic? Whatever you dream up, we can make it happen. Work with one of our dealers to create your perfect wedding invitation suite.