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Happy Weekend!

Happy Friday everyone! It’s a gorgeous Spring day here in DC and my three year-old has a day off from pre-school, since Emancipation Day is a holiday in DC. So I’m off to spend some time with my little and enjoy this gorgeous weather! But in the meantime…

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…a few links for your weekend!

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Subtle Gold Foil Splatter Wedding Invitations

These subtle gold foil splatter wedding invitations from Mariko at Miks Letterpress+ incorporate gold foil in the most delicate and surprising way! Gold foil is usually the star of the show, but I love the subtle splash of gold foil against the modern sans serif type-driven design. Mariko wove the gold foil splatter pattern throughout the invitation suite, from the save the dates to the post-wedding thank you cards. And I absolutely adore the contrasting black envelope with calligraphed addresses in white ink by Meant to Be Calligraphy and colorful pop of color from the vintage postage stamps!

Subtle Gold Foil Splatter Wedding Invitations by Miks Letterpress / Photo by Rachel Lynn Photography / Oh So Beautiful Paper

From Mariko: The bride wanted to incorporate gold foil, but not anything too over the top. To add a subtle gold foil element to the invitation design, I decided to go with a splash (literally) on each page. I chose a tame and modern sans serif font to counter balance the chaos of the gold foil splash. This suite is great for keeping it simple, yet having a little bit of luxury through the gold foil.

Subtle Gold Foil Splatter Wedding Invitations by Miks Letterpress / Photo by Rachel Lynn Photography / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Subtle Gold Foil Splatter Wedding Invitations by Miks Letterpress / Photo by Rachel Lynn Photography / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Subtle Gold Foil Splatter Wedding Invitations by Miks Letterpress / Photo by Rachel Lynn Photography / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Subtle Gold Foil Splatter Wedding Invitations by Miks Letterpress / Photo by Rachel Lynn Photography / Oh So Beautiful Paper

The suite was hand letterpress printed in black ink along with gold foil on 100% cotton paper. The black envelopes help to balance all of the white space in the invitation suite itself, with a white ink address by Meant to Be Calligraphy in her Reese lettering style. Here the vintage postage stamps also add a splash of color to match the color palette of the wedding. We had a great time styling the shoot using eucalyptus and other greenery to complement the suite.

Subtle Gold Foil Splatter Wedding Invitations by Miks Letterpress / Photo by Rachel Lynn Photography / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Thanks Mariko!

Design and Letterpress Printing: Miks Letterpress+

Envelope Calligraphy: Meant to Be Calligraphy

Floral Styling: Taffy Floral

Check out the Designer Rolodex for more tal­ented wed­ding invi­ta­tion design­ers and the real invi­ta­tions gallery for more wedding invitation ideas!

Photo Credits: Rachel Lynn Photography

Virginia Countryside Wedding Invitations

While we’re on the subject of flowers today, how pretty are these Virginia countryside wedding invitations from Lauren at Darling + Pearl? The invitation suite was inspired by the wedding venue in the heart of Virginia wine country. I’m loving the whimsical letterpress printed confetti pattern paired with vintage-inspired magnolia envelope liners. And the bride even did her own calligraphy for some of the invitation text and addressed her own envelopes!

Letterpress Printed Virginia Countryside Wedding Invitations by Darling + Pearl / Oh So Beautiful Paper

From Lauren: The wedding invitations for Loren and Daniel’s wedding were a true collaborative effort. The inspiration was drawn mainly by the location of their wedding and the venue: Keswick Hall at Monticello in the Virginia countryside. Loren and Daniel’s entire suite was letterpress printed in burgundy and silver and was presented with mixed color envelopes (which has become somewhat of a Darling + Pearl signature).

Letterpress Printed Virginia Countryside Wedding Invitations by Darling + Pearl / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Loren practices calligraphy and was really interested in using her own handwriting for her invitations. Loren provided me with the artwork for their names which was then processed into a printing plate along with the rest of the design. After the invitations were delivered, Loren also addressed each envelope by hand in calligraphy.

Letterpress Printed Virginia Countryside Wedding Invitations by Darling + Pearl / Oh So Beautiful Paper

I wanted to create an invitation suite where each piece was different and exciting and walked the line of both traditional and unique. The envelope liners really pulled the suite together and added even more flavor – with the added bonus of Magnolia trees being a significant detail in the couple’s life. This was the first project that really had me stepping outside of my comfort zone as far as choosing less expected colors and patterns to line the sending envelopes.

Letterpress Printed Virginia Countryside Wedding Invitations by Darling + Pearl / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Letterpress Printed Virginia Countryside Wedding Invitations by Darling + Pearl / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Thanks Lauren!

Design and Letterpress Printing: Darling + Pearl

Darling + Pearl is a member of the Designer Rolodex – you can see more of Lauren’s beautiful work right here or visit the real invi­ta­tions gallery for more wedding invitation ideas!

Photo Credits: Darling + Pearl

Elegant and Classic Navy Wedding Invitations

These elegant and classic navy wedding invitations from Patricia at Fourteen-Forty have two of my favorite things: a whimsical dot pattern and a wax seal! Seriously, how gorgeous is that pop of dark navy blue wax against the off-white envelopes? The navy blue of the dot pattern is especially beautiful paired with a subtle dose of champagne foil in the invitation text. And I love the combination of clean and classic text with a more modern – and attention-grabbing!– square invitation shape.

Elegant and Classic Navy Wedding Invitations by Fourteen-Forty / Oh So Beautiful Paper

From Patricia: Michelle’s invitations were a true collaboration. She had seen our dot envelope liner pattern and loved it, so we decided to incorporate the dots front and center in the invitations, while working variations into the other pieces. It worked out really well with the venue, as they evoke opera curtains in a subtle and beautiful way.

Elegant and Classic Navy Wedding Invitations by Fourteen-Forty / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Letterpress printing was key in bringing out the important details, along with a little foil shine. And then the blue – we used a subtle two tone color palette that was continued in her reception items and florals, which were a combination of soft peaches, light blues, and whites. Her bridesmaids dresses were also a deep and elegant navy blue. We absolutely love when we can coordinate all these pieces from beginning to end so that a cohesive look is created.

Elegant and Classic Navy Wedding Invitations by Fourteen-Forty / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Another thing to notice is the more unique square shape of the invitation. They give the invitations a bit more grandeur – guests just can’t help but take notice at the special size. And the wax seal is definitely difficult to overlook. The dark blue was just a stunning pop of color on her off-white envelopes and they always make such a lovely keepsake.

Elegant and Classic Navy Wedding Invitations by Fourteen-Forty / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Thanks Patricia!

Invitation Design: Fourteen-Forty

Flowers: Randy Felkey

Check out the Designer Rolodex for more tal­ented wed­ding invi­ta­tion design­ers and the real invi­ta­tions gallery for more wedding invitation ideas!

Photo Credits: Mike Cassimatis

Romantic Calligraphy Dip Dyed Wedding Invitations

I’m a huge fan of the dip dyeing technique, and these romantic calligraphy dip dyed wedding invitations from Jill at Art + Alexander are no exception! The dark teal color is just absolutely stunning, and I love the way Jill continued the dip dye effect around all four edges of the invitation and some of the enclosures!

Romantic Calligraphy Dip Dyed Wedding Invitations Art + Alexander / Oh So Beautiful Paper

From Jill: The words I jotted down prior to designing this suite were: love letter, romance, simple, soft, and lovely. I love the colour that ink fades into, decades after being written – a brownish gold tone. I tried to recreate that ink colour for this invitation suite. I also tried to keep the calligraphy quite soft and loose, as if it had been written on some romantic whim.

Romantic Calligraphy Dip Dyed Wedding Invitations Art + Alexander / Oh So Beautiful Paper

I opted for Cartiera Magnani paper for its rich texture and soft, organic look. I thought that the paper would behave similarly to a watercolour paper would, and absorb the watercolour paint well, which it did. I used the dark teal to add a pop of color, and wet the paper prior to dip dying so that it would bleed more and fade out more naturally, as well to give it a celestial look.

Romantic Calligraphy Dip Dyed Wedding Invitations Art + Alexander / Oh So Beautiful Paper

The invitation suite includes a beautiful quote from The Chaos of Stars: “And I’d choose you; in a hundred lifetimes, in a hundred worlds, in any version of reality, I’d find you and I’d choose you.”

Romantic Calligraphy Dip Dyed Wedding Invitations Art + Alexander / Oh So Beautiful Paper

I just thought that it was the most beautiful quote and tied in so nicely with my original inspiration. I also included a watercolor illustration of a peony to add a touch of femininity. The suite was handwritten and the paper was hand torn. The stamps included in the photographs are from my Grandmother’s antique steamer trunk.

Romantic Calligraphy Dip Dyed Wedding Invitations Art + Alexander / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Thanks Jill!

Design and calligraphy: Art + Alexander

Check out the Designer Rolodex for more tal­ented wed­ding invi­ta­tion design­ers and the real invi­ta­tions gallery for more wedding invitation ideas!

Photographed by: Shannon Yau