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Wedding Stationery Inspiration: Fourth of July

I’m sure we’re all feeling the red, white and blue this week as we head into the Fourth of July.  I thought it fitting to round up a few patriotic day-of wedding stationery to inspire those of you wanting to infuse a bit of Americana into your wedding, whether it’s on Independence Day or not!  Paper goods decked in stars and stripes pair perfectly with sweet flags and baker’s twine and can transition from rustic to modern, fitting any style beautifully. — Kelly

Day-of Wedding Stationery Inspiration and Ideas: Fourth of July via Oh So Beautiful Paper

Photo by Laura Ivanova Photography, Wedding Menu by A Milestone Paper Co. via Style Me Pretty

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Photos by Kristyn Hogan, Ceremony Programs and Menu by Amber Housley via Elizabeth Anne Designs

Day-of Wedding Stationery Inspiration and Ideas: Fourth of July via Oh So Beautiful Paper

Table Numbers and Place Cards by Olio Studio

Day-of Wedding Stationery Inspiration and Ideas: Fourth of July via Oh So Beautiful Paper

Photo by Brady Puryear via Green Wedding Shoes

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Photo by Tinywater Photography, Place Card by Herdah Warner via Style Me Pretty (left), Photo by Bellafotografica, Guest Book Wishes by Dressy Designs via Style Me Pretty (right)

Day-of Wedding Stationery Inspiration and Ideas: Fourth of July via Oh So Beautiful Paper

Name Tags by Scout’s Honor Co. via Frolic

Day-of Wedding Stationery Inspiration and Ideas: Fourth of July via Oh So Beautiful Paper

Photo by Kate Osborne, Menu by Pink Piggy Design

Have a Happy Fourth everyone!

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Summer Crawfish Boil Invitations

With the 4th of July coming up next week (!!), summer is definitely in full effect.  Lauren Chism Fine Papers created these festive invitations for an annual crawfish boil down in Dallas – the combination of modern typography and the red, white, and blue color palette seems perfect for any summer fête.  So fun!

Summer Crawfish Boil Invitations by Palm Papers via Oh So Beautiful Paper (5)

From Lauren:  Bailey and her husband throw a crawfish boil each year and she came to me looking for a fun and festive invitation.  I incorporated custom crawfish illustrations into a modern typography layout to create a clean but playful look.  The invitations were flat printed on cotton card stock and paired with bright red envelopes.  I love how the color scheme reminds me of a backyard party – perfect for summer celebrations!

Summer Crawfish Boil Invitations by Palm Papers via Oh So Beautiful Paper

Thanks Lauren!

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Photo Credits: Lauren Chism Fine Papers

Nancy + Guy’s Modern Navy and White Wedding Invitations

It’s so fun to see designers expand their horizons with each new project.  Virginia and Mishayla of Plane Paper specialize in laser-cut greeting cards and stationery, but recently took on a custom wedding invitation design project.  They created a modern chevron-inspired design for both the invitation and laser-cut envelope, partnering with their studiomate Repeat Press to letterpress print the invitation suite.

Modern Navy Wedding Invitations by Plane Paper via Oh So Beautiful Paper (6)

From Virginia and Mishayla: Nancy and Guy wanted a wedding suite that would remain timeless, yet have a modern edge.  We combined a bold, graphic chevron pattern with a serif font and traditional wording – all in classic navy blue.

Modern Navy Wedding Invitations by Plane Paper via Oh So Beautiful Paper (7)

Modern Navy Wedding Invitations by Plane Paper via Oh So Beautiful Paper (2)

We designed a laser-cut envelope, our signature element, again incorporating the chevron pattern.  The envelope was tied with a letterpress tag with the reception location and wedding website.  Yellow baker’s twine added a pop of summer color and sense of playfulness to the suite. 

Modern Navy Wedding Invitations by Plane Paper via Oh So Beautiful Paper (4)

We also designed ‘day-of’ elements, specifically flags wrapped around yellow and white paper straws.  Both the flag and tag used the ‘v’ of the chevron to allude to their respective, familiar silhouettes.

Modern Navy Wedding Invitations by Plane Paper via Oh So Beautiful Paper (1)

Thanks Virginia and Mishayla!

Design and Envelope: Plane Paper

Letterpress Printing: Repeat Press

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Photo Credits: Plane Paper

Rachael + Brian’s Woodland and Fabric Wedding Invitations

Kraft paper and white ink is such a fabulous combination – perfect for a variety of design styles from modern to rustic.  Designer Rachael Ward decided to combine kraft paper, white ink screen printing, and fabric for her woodland wedding invitations.  So pretty!

Woodland Wedding Invitations by Rachel Ward via Oh So Beautiful Paper (5)

From Rachael: As a graphic designer and crafter, I knew I wanted to design something that incorporated fabric and gave our guests a peek into our wedding style.  Inspiration came mostly from the location of the wedding, Krippendorf Lodge located within the Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods.

Woodland Wedding Invitations by Rachel Ward via Oh So Beautiful Paper (8)

The overall wedding theme was a combination of vintage and woodland styles.  The color palette was loosely based on robins egg blue, blush pink, ivory, and brown.  The invitations were screen printed using white ink on French Paper‘s 100 lb Speckletone Cover in Kraft.  Then they were wrapped with either a blue or pink floral fabric from Joann Fabric to match the color palette.  A reply card was tied around each card with a coordinating ribbon.

Woodland Wedding Invitations by Rachel Ward via Oh So Beautiful Paper (7)

These romantic, vintage, and woodsy invites were perfect for our small wedding.  The combination of paper and fabric made quite an impact on our guests!

Woodland Wedding Invitations by Rachel Ward via Oh So Beautiful Paper (1)

Photo Credit: 1326 Studios

Thanks Rachael!

Design: Rachael Ward
Calligraphy: Rachel Scheller
Screen Printing: Four Ambition
Envelopes & Paper: French Paper

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Photo Credits: Rachael Ward, except where noted by  1326 Studios

{happy weekend!}

Oh, you guys… this was a rough week.  Just lots of stress from start to finish, including a semi-emergency vet visit for one of our cats (fingers crossed he’s going to be just fine) – but it’s the kind of week that makes me want to turn off all phones/computers and hibernate for a few days.  So I’m signing off for the weekend and hoping for a fresh start next week.  But in the meantime…

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…a few links for your weekend!

This week on Oh So Beautiful Paper:

As usual, we have a fun cocktail coming up for you this afternoon, so check back a bit later for the recipe!  I hope you all have a wonderful weekend, and I’ll see you back here on Monday!  xoxo