08/01/2013

Neon “Glow” Theme Bat Mitzvah Invitations

These neon Bat Mitzvah invitations from designer Alexandra Bisono are just so much fun… I couldn’t resist them! The invitations reflect the “glow” theme for the reception following the ceremony, with a layer of glow sticks at the bottom of each hand-delivered box â€“ and of course lots of bright neon. The rsvp card is my favorite part of the invitation suite; I love that Alexandra included a space for a hand written note below each response type. Such a nice detail in an age when teenagers are glued to their cell phones!

From Alexandra:Â This client wanted a very memorable invitation for her “glow” theme Bat Mitzvah. The idea was for each guest to receive a hand delivered box that, once opened, would glow from the inside. This was achieved with a few dozen glow sticks attached to the bottom of the box. Inside the box guests also found their RSVP cards to fill out with custom neon pens.

Thanks Alexandra!

Design: Alexandra Bisono

Printing + Production: Prestone Printing

Photo Credits: Alexandra Bisono

08/01/2013

Pretty + Paper

Pretty + Paper: Lavender Wedding Invitation Inspiration

KT MerryÂ via Style Me Pretty (left) / Lavender + Rosemary wedding invitations by Satsuma Press (right)

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08/01/2013

Colbi + Dan’s Rustic Idaho Mountain Wedding Invitations

I’ve had the pleasure of featuring some beautiful invitations and baby announcements from designer Kate HolgateÂ over the past couple of years â€“ and these rustic yet modern wedding invitations are no exception! Kate designed these invitations for a friend’s mountain wedding in Idaho, with some fun ski lift details inspired by the wedding venue â€“ even though the wedding takes place during the summer! The entire suite was digitally printed on kraft paper with turquoise and tangerine accents. So fun!

From Kate:Â I recently designed an invitation suite for a good friend who is getting married this August. The ceremony is to take place at the top of Brundage Mountain, a ski resort in McCall, Idaho. Colbi and Dan were so easy to work with; they are such a fun, down-to-earth couple. They wanted an invitation design that was natural yet modern.

The entire suite was digitally printed on kraft paper, wrapped with stamped belly bands and contained in a bright tangerine envelope.Â The wedding guests will be riding a chairlift to the ceremony site so we thought that it would be fun to incorporate an old-school life ticket for the RSVP. Colbi and Dan deserve the most beautiful day ever and I was honored to be a part of it.

Thanks so muchÂ Kate!

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

Photo Credits:Â Kate Holgate

07/31/2013

Quilled Floral and Calligraphy Ketubah by Ann Martin & Tara Jones

The paper filigree technique (also known as paper quilling) is intricate, delicate, and incredibly beautiful â€“ perfect for an heirloom marriage certificate! Paper filigree artist Ann Martin collaborated with calligrapher Tara Jones on this floral-inspired ketubah for a recent wedding in Chicago. The ketubah features the wedding color palette â€“ charcoal gray and seafoam green â€“ with botanical quilled details alongside the couple’s initials and Tara’s calligraphy.

From Ann:Â This ketubah was created for a couple whose wedding took place at the Chicago Botanic Garden early in July. CalligrapherÂ Tara JonesÂ of Dallas, Texas had designed the couple’s letterpress wedding invitation. When the bride was looking for ideas for their ketubah, she came across my website and recognized Tara’s unique lettering style on an earlier certificate. The bride then asked if Tara and I would collaborate on their ketubah – of course we would!Â The 22″ x 30″ document features the bride and groom’s initials in a quilled olive leaf wreath at the top.Â Their wedding colors were seafoam green and charcoal.

For the area between the text and signature lines, the bride asked me to take inspiration from a botanical print of a camellia that she had printed as the postage stamp for their invitations. I quilled a stylized leafy vine and created a pearlized paper sculpture camellia.

Thanks so much Ann!

Calligraphy: Tara Jones

Quilling: Ann Martin

Photo Credits: Ann Martin

07/31/2013

Zavier’s Cheerful Bow Tie First Birthday Party Invitations

These first birthday party invitations from Leslie of Lilly & Louise are so darling! The accordion fold invitations celebrate all of the wonderful first experiences in Zavier’s first year, from his first word to first book, along with an adorable bowtie theme perfect for a sweet little man. The sunny blue and yellow color palette completes the design!

Bow Tie First Birthday Party Invitations by Lilly & Louise via Oh So Beautiful Paper (5)

From Leslie:Â As anyone who has ever been to a first birthday party knows, the party is not only to celebrate baby’s first year, but also to celebrate that mom and dad made it through the first year of parenthood. We created a colorful, four-panel accordion folding invitation for Zavier’s first birthday party inspired by bowties and new experiences.

Bow Tie First Birthday Party Invitations by Lilly & Louise via Oh So Beautiful Paper (2) Â

As the panels unfold they reveal details such as hand lettering, a list of sweet firsts that Zavier experienced during his firstÂ year (first book, first food, first word), and hand-drawn bowties for this little man.

Bow Tie First Birthday Party Invitations by Lilly & Louise via Oh So Beautiful Paper (3)

The design was letterpress printed with three colors: teal, gray, and bright yellow. We used a bold teal and white chevron envelope liner against a lemony yellow outer envelope.

Bow Tie First Birthday Party Invitations by Lilly & Louise via Oh So Beautiful Paper (4)

Thanks Leslie!

Design: Lilly & Louise

Letterpress Printing: Lumino Press

Lilly & Louise is a member of the Designer Rolodex â€“ you can check out more of her beautiful work right here!

Photo Credits: Cara Robbins