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Navy and White Calligraphy Wedding Invitations

Navy blue and white is such a classic combination – and with good reason! It works for everything from a classic nautical design to sleek and modern wedding invitation suite. These beautiful navy and white calligraphy wedding invitations from Brianne of Brown Fox Calligraphy walk the line between classic and modern, with an elegant bridge illustration, playful calligraphy script, and (my personal favorite), white ink on navy envelopes!

Navy and White Calligraphy Wedding Invitations by Brown Fox Calligraphy / Oh So Beautiful Paper

From Brianne: Marie and Andrew have been friends of mine for years, and I was excited to design the invitation suite for their Rhode Island wedding. They knew they wanted me to illustrate the Claiborne Pell Newport Bridge, showcasing the beautiful landmark that served as the backdrop to their reception site. They also wanted a classic navy blue design with modern calligraphy elements to make their invitation suite unique. Past that, they trusted me to design a suite that would set an elegant tone for their big day.

Navy and White Calligraphy Wedding Invitations by Brown Fox Calligraphy / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Navy and White Calligraphy Wedding Invitations by Brown Fox Calligraphy / Oh So Beautiful Paper

I illustrated the bridge and water details, and did the calligraphy elements first by hand. I then worked in Illustrator to add typed details and design the layout. Marie and Andrew had multiple events that had information that needed to be included, but everything managed to fit nicely on the standard invitation suite piece sizes. To finish the theme, I chose navy blue envelopes with white calligraphy for contrast.

Navy and White Calligraphy Wedding Invitations by Brown Fox Calligraphy / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Navy and White Calligraphy Wedding Invitations by Brown Fox Calligraphy / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Navy and White Calligraphy Wedding Invitations by Brown Fox Calligraphy / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Navy and White Calligraphy Wedding Invitations by Brown Fox Calligraphy / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Thanks Brianne!

Calligraphy/Design: Brown Fox Calligraphy

Letterpress Printing: Mercurio Brothers

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Photo Credits: Anna Wu Photography

Spring Botanical Letterpress Wedding Invitations

Spring is most definitely in the air here in DC. We’ve had several warm days, and I’m starting to see spring blossoms out in my neighborhood! I’m always a fan of botanical design motifs, but even more so for spring and summer weddings. Becca from Suite Paperie sent over these beautiful spring botanical letterpress wedding invitations that she created for a late spring wedding at the New York Botanical Garden. Such a dreamy venue for a May wedding!

Spring Botanical Letterpress Wedding Invitations by Suite Paperie / Oh So Beautiful Paper

From Becca: For this fun couple, we went with a design that felt like a breath of fresh, late spring / early summer air. Letterpress printed with thin lines in a delicate gray, this design paired clean and simple fonts with natural touches. We carried the playful font into a monogram that is centered inside a hand-drawn wreath, and sprigs of that same wreath are present throughout the invitation suite.

Spring Botanical Letterpress Wedding Invitations by Suite Paperie / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Spring Botanical Letterpress Wedding Invitations by Suite Paperie / Oh So Beautiful Paper

The letterpress printed invitation is complemented by matching inserts digitally printed on soft white stock. As for the blue floral touches? The dinner party card is framed by a pretty collage, which was dreamed up and sketched in our studio in the same style as the monogram wreath, and the RSVP card features small floral touches in the same blue as the liner. The airy feel of the invitation suite shined through in finishing touches, like a tied raffia belly band. Cornflower blue edge painting on the double-thick invitation added an irresistible touch.

Spring Botanical Letterpress Wedding Invitations by Suite Paperie / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Spring Botanical Letterpress Wedding Invitations by Suite Paperie / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Spring Botanical Letterpress Wedding Invitations by Suite Paperie / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Thanks Becca!

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Photo Credits: Lindsay Nathanson

Montana Calligraphy Wedding Invitations

Anna from Cast Calligraphy created two absolutely gorgeous Montana calligraphy wedding invitations for two separate weddings – one in Big Sky and one in Glacier National Park – and I just couldn’t resist sharing them both with you! Each suite features Anna’s beautiful calligraphy and simple, elegant details to complete the design. First up, Big Sky!

Big Sky Montana Calligraphy Wedding Invitations by Cast Calligraphy / Oh So Beautiful Paper

From Anna: When people think Montana wedding they think rustic, woodsy, outdoor, etc., but that was not the case for Molly and Jonnie’s Big Sky wedding. Molly has exquisite taste, and wanted a modern, fresh, and timeless design.

Big Sky Montana Calligraphy Wedding Invitations by Cast Calligraphy / Oh So Beautiful Paper

We created a simple crest for her to reuse throughout the event, which was letterpress printed and foil stamped in rose gold by Birdwalk Press. They loved the look of the loose, extended lettering and carried the style throughout their stationery pieces.

Big Sky Montana Calligraphy Wedding Invitations by Cast Calligraphy / Oh So Beautiful Paper

A custom details card and rehearsal dinner invitation were included, along with a welcome BBQ invitation – and of course the cowboy boots were requested, this is Montana after all! This family was one of the most kind hearted I’ve ever known, and it was a pleasure designing the suite for Molly and Jonnie. Sending my love and congrats to them!

Big Sky Montana Calligraphy Wedding Invitations by Cast Calligraphy / Oh So Beautiful Paper

And next – the Glacier wedding invitation suite!

Glacier Montana Calligraphy Wedding Invitations by Cast Calligraphy / Oh So Beautiful Paper

From Anna: Meredith and Rich adore the mountain scenery in Glacier National Park and in surrounding areas, but they didn’t want their wedding invitations to be too rustic. Their wedding invitations were intended to be clean, simple, and to reflect the natural beauty of Montana. The talented Ice Pond Press printed each invitation and details card on a thick cotton paper with two tones of gray. We found the perfect photo – not too feminine or masculine, not too detailed but not too obscure. A mix of type and calligraphy were used to create the save the date and then replicated for the invitation, RSVP, and thank you notes. The event took place on a beautiful August day and was perfectly executed by Goldfinch Events in Whitefish, Montana. Congrats Meredith and Rich!

Glacier Montana Calligraphy Wedding Invitations by Cast Calligraphy / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Thanks Anna!

Calligraphy and Invitation Design: Cast Calligraphy & Design

Letterpress Printing, Big Sky Suite: Birdwalk Press

Printing, Glacier Suite: Ice Pond Press

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Photo Credits: Orange Photographie

Camp-Theme Foldout Wedding Invitations

Happy Monday everyone – and happy Leap Day! I always love it when wedding invitations contain an interactive element, and what could be more interactive than a foldout invitation that slowly reveals its details to the recipient? These camp-theme foldout wedding invitations were created by designer Jessica Roush for her own wedding in a Wisconsin state park! Screen printed in two colors by the bride and groom, the invitations start as a 6-inch square before unfolding to an 18×24-inch poster!

Camp-Theme Foldout Wedding Invitations by Jessica Roush / Oh So Beautiful Paper

From Jessica: The initial inspiration for our wedding invitation was a fold-out adventure map: the kind where your eye meanders, with lots of interesting and quirky details. We wanted something outdoorsy and camp-themed to reflect our low key Wisconsin State park wedding.

Camp-Theme Foldout Wedding Invitations by Jessica Roush / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Camp-Theme Foldout Wedding Invitations by Jessica Roush / Oh So Beautiful Paper

The invitation is 18 inches by 24 inches poster-sized, and folds up to roughly 6 inches square. The front section you see when you open the envelope is intended to have the main information, the basic when and where.

Camp-Theme Foldout Wedding Invitations by Jessica Roush / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Camp-Theme Foldout Wedding Invitations by Jessica Roush / Oh So Beautiful Paper

When you unfold the invitation, more information is revealed, including a hand-drawn map of the park, a map of Wisconsin, an RSVP, a quirky wedding necessities illustration, and an outline of South America. The map of South America alludes to our post-nuptial plan of quitting our jobs and traveling South America for 6-7 months! (You can follow those adventures right here!)

Camp-Theme Foldout Wedding Invitations by Jessica Roush / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Camp-Theme Foldout Wedding Invitations by Jessica Roush / Oh So Beautiful Paper

All of the typography and illustrated elements are drawn or hand-lettered by yours truly. They were tediously hand screen printed by my husband and I in two ink colors. The save the dates are printed by SmartPress, and the thank you notes and envelopes are DIY with custom rubber stamps. Creating our wedding invitations was by far one of my favorite parts of the wedding planning process!

Camp-Theme Foldout Wedding Invitations by Jessica Roush / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Camp-Theme Foldout Wedding Invitations by Jessica Roush / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Thanks Jessica!

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Photo Credits: Jessica Roush

Happy Weekend!

Happy Friday everyone! We’re starting to see signs of spring here in DC, which makes me happier than I can possibly put into words. This winter has been fairly mild, at least compared to the last two winters, but I’m still looking forward to seeing green things in the ground again soon! Sophie and I started some seeds indoors a couple of weeks ago, and it has been so fun to watch new little seedlings sprout up! But in the meantime…

Katharine Watson Floral Sketch via Instagram / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Image by Katharine Watson via Instagram

…a few links for your weekend!

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That’s it for me this week! I hope you have a wonderful weekend, and I’ll see you back here on Monday! xoxo