Oh So Beautiful Paper

I’ve heard of some interesting sources of inspiration, but until today I don’t think I’ve ever heard of someone being inspired by a FedEx form for their wedding invitations!  Priscilla and Daniel worked with Elise from Sweet Penelope to create a vintage-inspired invitation suite with a slight rock n’ roll vibe, all based around a purple and orange color palette – and yes, inspired in part by a FedEx form!

From Elise: Priscilla wanted something vintage, playful, and bold, while using her colors, purple and rusty orange.  She sent me a link to a FedEx invitation template to show me the direction she had in mind.  She also wanted to avoid anything frilly or cutesy, so I chose elements like the hissing lion’s head, sunburst, and hot air balloon, that were dynamic and strong.  Priscilla and Daniel volunteer together at rock concerts, so I tried to capture the spirit of a music festival (without being rock’n'roll specific, as requested by Priscilla) and incorporated the VIP/all access stub in the corner.

I designed each piece differently to avoid being matchy-matchy, but the palette and retro vibe are consistent throughout and help pull the suite together.  The invitations were digitally printed in my studio on 100% cotton 300 gsm paper.

Thanks Elise!

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Photo Credits: Sweet Penelope

1. Meg Sylvia
   Twitter: siennacstudio
   says:

   10/24/2011 at 8:40 PM

   Very pretty! Love the typography and the playful feel.