Jes + Ivan’s Pink and Gray Chevron Stripe Save the Dates

These save the dates from Gina at Ginger P Designs are so sweet, from the pink and gray color palette to the gorgeous engagement photos of the couple. The pink and gray chevron stripes and state illustrations are the perfect complement to the black and white photos!

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From Gina: Jes knew she wanted to send out something that would tie in the ivory, pink, and gray color scheme of her wedding. She wanted a patterned “fold-open” piece that would highlight their picture with simple text, and of course with lots of pink!

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My favorite part is the little heart map on the back of the folded piece that highlights where both Jes and Ivan are from. They actually met in Miami when Jes was attending school and Ivan was living there, they will be having many guests flying in from all over the country and world for their Minnesota wedding in July!

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I printed the chevron pattern and inside text on ivory shimmer stock, then hand-folded the save the dates using my boning tool. The only thing Jes had to do was paste in her beautiful photo! We then matched a pink shimmer envelope with a chevron patterned liner and gray calligraphy font for the guest and return addresses.

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Thanks Gina!

Check out the Designer Rolodex for more tal­ented wed­ding invi­ta­tion design­ers and the save the date gallery for more beau­ti­ful cus­tom save the dates!

Photo Credits: Ginger P Designs, Engagement photo by Daniel Dinsmore Photography

Wedding Stationery Inspiration: Colorfully Illustrated Menus

So I’ve talked a lot in the past about black and white day-of wedding stationery because, really, can you go wrong with that combination!? But today, prepare for a full on color-fest! An illustrated color-fest, to be exact. I’m a sucker for illustration, especially when it’s whimsical and colorful. While you may have already considered it for your wedding invitations, have you thought about added a little hand-drawn or watercolored detail to your wedding menus? You will after this!  — Kelly

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Photo by Jose Villa, Menu by Julie Song Ink via Elizabeth Anne Designs

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Photo by Jose Villa, Menu by Julie Song Ink via Elizabeth Anne Designs (left), Photo by Elisa B Photography, Menu by Rock Paper Scissors via Ruffled (right)

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Menu by Cheree Berry Paper

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Photo by Brea McDonald Photography, Menu by Griffin-vites

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Photo by Steep Street, Menu by Ryan Barnachea via Ruffled (left), Photo by Jose Villa, Menu by Yellow Owl Workshop via Style Me Pretty (right)

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Photo by Weddings by Two, Menu by Rifle Paper Co. via Style Me Pretty

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Photo by Kristen Weaver Photography, Menu by 9th Letter Press via Every Last Detail

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Photo by Sutherland Kovach Studio via Style Me Pretty (left), Photo by Chesterton Smith Photography, Menu by Stand Tall Design (right)

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Menu by The Indigo Bunting

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Downton Abbey-Inspired Wedding Invitations

Another season of Downton Abbey has come and gone, and while I won’t get into the season finale I can definitely say that my favorite part of this season was Mary and Matthew’s wedding! And it appears that I’m not alone, since Erin from Lucky Luxe Couture Correspondence sent over this Downton Abbey-inspired invitation design! Called Lady Mary, the invitation features antique typefaces and flourishes inspired by the post-Edwardian period. Such a lovely combination!

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From Erin: We took cues from Mary’s delicate dress, the warm grey color that permeates every scene in the sky, the silver, the clothes. We included ivy embellishments in the corners inspired by the gorgeous ornate veil piece Mary wears. The antique typefaces we used were created in the early 1920s and give the design post-Edwardian authenticity with polite English style.

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Thanks Erin!

Lucky Luxe Couture Correspondence is a member of the Designer Rolodex – you can see more of their beautiful work right here or visit the real invi­ta­tions gallery for more wedding invitation ideas!

Photo Credits: Lucky Luxe Couture Correspondence

Eco-Industrial Chalkboard + Linen Wedding Invitations

I’ve been drawn to some of the more industrial design trends for a while now, particularly when it comes to interior design, so I was thrilled when Jeannine from Blue Magpie sent over these industrial-inspired wedding invitations. Jeannine combined chalkboard effects with a lovely natural linen and floral accent elements. Pretty!

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From Jeannine: I’m drawn to the strong, industrial look of chalkboard signage and really wanted to incorporate this into the paper suite. I thought the natural linen fabric was the perfect way of bringing in a natural “eco” feel.

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I ended up applying a layer of linen to the back of the save the dates, making linen folders for the invitations, and even incorporated pieces of torn linen into the event pieces as well!

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With so much focus on chalkboard and linen, I really wanted to balance this eco-industrial look with something very soft and pretty. I decided to bring in some very organic looking florals both on the save the dates and on the monogram, which was made into a stamp.

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I applied layers of metallic purple and gold ink to create an ombre effect to stamp on the front of the linen folders that hold the wedding invitation pieces. Some more of the metallic gold was brought in with the invitation border and response envelopes.

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Thanks Jeannine!

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

Photo Credits: Blue Magpie

{happy weekend!}

Happy Friday everyone – and yay for a long weekend! I hope you all had a nice Valentine’s Day. Sadly, my husband was on a late night shift this week, so there wasn’t much celebrating over here. Hopefully we’ll find some time to do something nice this weekend instead. We’ve had a few glimpses of spring here in DC this past week, which has me so so so excited for the real thing to arrive soon! Last year I was so overwhelmed with first trimester sickness that I was barely able to enjoy my favorite season, but this year I’m so excited to introduce Sophie to our favorite spring activities (like visiting Dumbarton Oaks and the National Arboretum). But in the meantime…

Maple and Belmont

Photo Credit: Maple & Belmont

…a few links for your weekend!

This week on Oh So Beautiful Paper:

Also, there a LOT of new Designer Rolodex members to welcome!

That’s it for me this week! I hope you enjoy your long President’s Day weekend and I’ll see you back here on Tuesday! xoxo