02/06/2013

Samantha + William’s Illustrated Map Destination Wedding Invitations

I thought I’d continue today’s international theme with these travel-inspired invitations for a destination wedding in Costa Rica from Christine ofÂ Heritage+Joy. The invitation suite features beautiful maps of the wedding location, a gorgeous lasercut border along the main invitation, and a passport-style booklet with additional information for wedding guests. So pretty!

From Christine: Samantha and William were married at the end of 2012 at the beautiful Four Seasons Resort in Costa Rica. From the very beginning, they wanted a unique and intricate invitation suite that would also carry through their destination wedding theme. We worked together to create a package that contained the formal invitation and an RSVP postcard, as well as a passport booklet of the weekendâ€™s activities.

An illustrated map of Costa Rica, which is first seen in the enclosure, also adorned the backs of various pieces in the suite. We even turned the monogram of Williamâ€™s last name, written in Chinese, into a compass on the illustrated maps.

The entire suite was letterpress printed on cotton paper by Czar Press (with the exception of the passport booklet, which was digitally printed on the same cotton paper), and the formal invitation card was lasercut with intricate lace detail, adding a very delicate and feminine touch to the suite, which the bride especially wanted. The whole package is tied together with a pink satin ribbon from Midori Ribbon.

Thanks Christine!

Design: Heritage+Joy

Letterpress Printing: Czar Press

Check out theÂ Designer RolodexÂ for more talÂentedÂ wedÂding inviÂtaÂtion designÂersÂ andÂ theÂ real inviÂtaÂtions galleryÂ for moreÂ wedding invitation ideas!

Photo Credits:Â Heritage+Joy

*Czar Press is a sponsor of Oh So Beautiful Paper

02/06/2013

Veronique + Benjamin’s Multilingual Coral and Gold Foil Wedding Invitations

I’m absolutely fascinated by the many, many languages in the world, and I love the idea of picking up a few key phrases when traveling to a foreign country â€“ so I absolutely love the multilingual inspiration behind these beautiful invitations from Melinda and Dave at Lion in the Sun. Working with the design team at Bella Figura, they came up with a text-driven design featuring the phrase “I love you” in the languages of all the countries where the bride and groom have traveled, all letterpress printed in the lovely color combo of coral and gold foil.

From Melinda and Dave: Travel enthusiasts in love, Veronique and Benjamin have incorporated “I love you” in languages from all the countries they have traveled to into this invitation, highlighted with whimsical graphics for their Quebec wedding. The pieces are punched up with gold foil, coral ink, and kraft envelopes, making for a warm, rustic, but oh so modern suite.

Thanks Melinda and Dave!

Design and Printing:Â Bella Figura

Check out theÂ Designer RolodexÂ for more talÂentedÂ wedÂding inviÂtaÂtion designÂersÂ andÂ theÂ real invitations galleryÂ for moreÂ wedding invitation ideas!

Photo Credits: Lion in the Sun

*Bella Figura is a sponsor of Oh So Beautiful Paper

02/06/2013

Wedding Stationery Inspiration: Hearts

You didn’t think I’d let Valentine’s Day go by without a little wedding heart love, did you!? You may simply brush hearts off as clichÃ© when it comes to weddings but these modern escort cards, menus, programs and more may just prove you wrong! Hearts are an adorable motif to incorporate, and oh so perfect for you February brides and grooms! â€” Kelly

Monogram Design by Mae Mae Paperie

Ceremony Program by Amelia Lane Paper

Stationery Suite by Hello!Lucky

Photo by Johnny Miller, Escort Card Display via Martha Stewart Weddings (left) Photo by Johnn Miller, Escort Cards via Martha Stewart Weddings (right)

Photo by Untamed Heart Photography, Guest Book by Modern Keepsake via Brooklyn Bride (left), Photo by Jesse Leake Photography, Escort Cards by Hello!Lucky via 100 Layer Cake (right)

Photo by Jill Thomas, Menu by Posh Paperie via Snippet & Ink

Photo by Andy Seo via Wedding Chicks (left), Photo by Veil and Bow, Heart Program by Blue Eye Brown Eye via Style Me Pretty (right)

Escort Cards by Dingbat Press

Escort Cards by The Ruffly Owl (left), Photo by Untamed Heart Photography, via Brooklyn Bride (right)

Photo by Something Pretty Photography, Ceremony Program by Lucky + Lovely via Style Me Pretty (left), Photo by Jenny Jimenez, Program by Andrio Abero via Style Me Pretty (right)

Anyone out there planning a Valentine’s Day wedding?

{images via their respective sources}

02/05/2013

Molly + Mark’s Floral-Inspired Southern Wedding Invitations

These wedding invitations from Holly HollonÂ mix whimsical calligraphy and floral illustrations â€“ so perfect for a late summer wedding in the South! I love the simplicity of the single color letterpress printing, which really allows the beautiful calligraphy to take center stage. Gorgeous!

From Holly: This invitation suite was created for a southern wedding. The bride loved calligraphy mixed with florals and she wanted the calligraphy to be inside a floral wreath. It was lots of fun to create the whimsical details and to add in flowing banners to tie everything together to highlight certain parts of the invitation, such as their names.

With the exception of the thank you cards, everything was letterpress printed in a bright blue to coordinate with the bride’s wedding colors.

Thanks Holly!

Design: Holly Hollon

Letterpress Printing: Patrick Masterson

Styling: Bits and Bobs

Check out theÂ Designer RolodexÂ for more talÂentedÂ wedÂding inviÂtaÂtion designÂersÂ andÂ theÂ real inviÂtaÂtions galleryÂ for moreÂ wedding invitation ideas!

Photo Credit:Â Spindle Photography

02/05/2013

NYIGF Winter 2013, Part 8

Today we’re wrapping up the recaps from NYIGF Winter 2013 with one final post â€“ and this time we’re back to my favorite topic! It felt like there were more stationery exhibitors than ever this year, yay! First up for today, the colorful screen printed cards and tea towels from Fisk & Fern. Each design is hand illustrated by Laura and the collection features some of the cutest little characters I’ve ever seen!

Fisk & Fern

Amber from a.favorite design had one of my favorite booth designs of the whole show, with a really fun circus-inspired marquee layout. It was the perfect complement to her wonderful letterpress stationery. Amber’s cards always find the perfect balance between humor and sentiment.

a.favorite design

I love the delicate patterns and soft colors from the London-basedÂ Caroline Gardner. The collection includes desk sets, magazine holders, photo albums, even storage boxes and candles! So so pretty.

Caroline Gardner

I was thrilled to stumble upon these colorful patterned gift wrap sheets, greeting cards, notebooks, and mugs from another UK-based company called 1973. I need to get my hands on some of the gift wrap in particular, and soon!

1973

I was beyond excited to visit the Tattly booth at NYIGF! I’m such a huge fan of these design-minded temporary tattoos and they most definitely did not disappoint in person. Bonus: the packaging and minimalist booth design was almost as nice as the tattoos themselves!

Tattly

It was so nice to catch up with Rumi from Winged Wheel. Her new collection of die cut number, letter, and animal cards are such a fun way to send cards and invitations for special occasions from birthdays to anniversaries!

Winged Wheel

There was so much wonderful color in the Rock Scissor Paper booth. So fitting for these talented LA-based stationers!

Rock Scissor Paper

Fun bilingual letterpress greeting cards and patterned gift wrap from the ladies of Viva Greetings:

Viva Greetings

Kim from Austin Press always has the most beautiful vintage-inspired stationery, all letterpress printed on super thick museum board!

Austin Press

That’s it from NYIGF Winter 2013 â€“ I’d love to hear your favorites from the show! If you missed the previous recaps, you can check them out right here.

Photo Credits: Nole Garey for Oh So Beautiful Paper