Art Deco Inspired 40th Anniversary Invitations

I’m a full believer in celebrating wedding anniversaries – and the bigger the anniversary, the bigger the celebration! Lizzelly from Lizzy B Loves created these Art Deco-inspired invitations for a 40th wedding anniversary party, drawing her inspiration from architectural details from the era. So fun!

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From Lizzelly: The design was inspired by the husband’s love of Art Deco architecture, taking inspiration from architectural elements of various Los Angeles buildings and structures. The elongated format of the invitation itself, fitting perfectly into a black linen, #10 policy envelope, also reflects the long structures and slender motifs of the era. The patterns were custom designed for the invitation suite, including the save the date.

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The invitation suite was digitally printed to keep costs down, but to add a sense of elegance we incorporated a copper pebble-textured belly band that added a touch of shimmer to the overall design. A custom diamond-shaped logo with deco motifs was created to use as a decorative element on the belly band, on back of the RSVP, and on certain day-of elements.

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Each of the cards had a distinct pattern design, with one color combination on the front and an alternating color on the back. The RSVP and save the date envelopes were paired with a metallic copper envelope to tie the whole suite together.

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Thanks Lizelly!

Photo Credits: Lizzy B Loves

Beth + Michael’s Pink and Gold Foil Wedding Invitations

These chevron + die cut save the dates were one of my favorite features from 2012, so I was thrilled when Sarah from August Blume sent over the corresponding wedding invitations! Sarah continued the chevron pattern from the save the dates, this time working with a gold and pink color palette, along with beautiful calligraphy from Alissa of Feast Calligraphy. Sarah once again included a fun die cut shape, this time in the form of a heart for the rsvp cards. So creative!

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From Sarah: Beth and Michael’s wedding suite was a very special project! They wanted a suite that would tie in to their save the date, but also feature their pink and gold wedding-day palette. The invitation was completed with a combination of gold foil and offset printing on a custom duplexed pale pink cotton paper, backed with an antique gold metallic stock.

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The same antique gold was used an envelope liner for an extra pop of glam. The suite was packaged with a printed vellum overlay that included their silhouettes and various icons representing their love: a stack of pancakes (a nod to their first date at IHOP), their adorable dogs, and even a zombie! The vellum overlay and the invitation were tied together with a metallic gold ribbon wrap.

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Tucked inside was the die cut reply card, also printed with gold foil and offset inks, on an additional custom duplexed stock: pale pink letterpress chevron paper backed with a deep strawberry hue. Vintage Mississippi postage stamps and (my favorite) vintage floral postage stamps were used to tie in Beth’s roots to the South. All calligraphy was penned by Alissa Mazzenga of Feast Calligraphy.

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Thanks Sarah!

Design: August Blume

Calligraphy: Feast Calligraphy

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

Photo Credits: Kristin Vanzant Photography

Wedding Stationery Inspiration: Animal Motifs

We all see different animals take their turn in the spotlight. Think owls and, as of late, foxes. But there’s something quite sweet and whimsical about incorporating animal motifs into your wedding day, even if they aren’t the trending animal of the moment! You may have seen a little animal stamp on your place card at past weddings, indicating your dinner of choice, but these ideas take it to the next level, bringing animal silhouettes, fancied up plastic animals, and origami varieties to your big day! — Kelly

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Photo by Heidi Geldhauser at Our Labor of Love, Table Numbers by Erica Loesing via 100 Layer Cake

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Photo by Heidi Geldhauser at Our Labor of Love, Place Cards by Erica Loesing via 100 Layer Cake

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Silkscreening by Karol Doi Design via Martha Stewart Weddings

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Photo by Fat Orange Cat Studio, Sign by Gaia Cornwall Illustrations via Ruffled

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Photo by Chloe O’Brien Photography via Style Me Pretty (left), Fat Orange Cat Studio, Guest Book by Gaia Cornwall Illustrations via Ruffled (right)

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Photo by Jen Curtis, Design by Kara Dunne and Printed by Lasso’d Moon Designs via Style Me Pretty

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Photos by Oh, Darling! Paper Animal Puppet Table Numbers by Furze Chan via Wedding Chicks

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Photos by Oh, Darling! Animal Illustrations by Furze Chan via Wedding Chicks

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Photo by Erik Ekroth Photography and Hatch Creative Studio via Once Wed

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Photos by Brushfire Photography via Style Me Pretty

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Coaster by Bella Figura

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Photo by Josh Dookhie Photography via Bridal Musings

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New Giveaway! Calligraphy Address Stamp from Kathryn Murray

We looooove calligraphy here at Oh So Beautiful Paper, from traditional flourishes to modern styles and everything in between. We’ve had the pleasure of featuring the beautiful calligraphy of Kathryn Murray in our monthly calligraphy feature and love seeing her work on wedding invitation envelopes and place cards. And today we’re super excited, because Kathryn is giving away her beautiful custom calligraphy address stamps to TWO lucky readers!

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The lucky readers will each receive one acrylic address stamp (so you can see where you’re placing the address on the envelope!), a calligraphy monogram stamp, ink pad, and set of 8 blank cards and envelopes – you’ll be able to start writing letters to your friends and family right away!

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To enter, visit Kathryn’s website and browse through her gorgeous calligraphy portfolio. Then come back here and leave a comment telling us who you love writing letters to the most and why! Perhaps your sister, parents, or an old friend from high school or college?

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You’ll have until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, January 25 to enter the giveaway. One winner will be selected randomly and notified via email. Bonne chance!

*This giveaway is courtesy of Kathryn Murray Calligraphy.  Official sweepstakes rules here.

Photo Credits: Kathryn Murray Calligraphy