12/02/2009

Mixed Typography Wedding Invitation

Lately I've found myself drawn to wedding invitations that combine different typefaces as the main design element, or at least one of the primary design elements. Like these fold-out poster-style wedding invitations by Jordan Gray Creative:

The guitar, harp, and bird details are all beautiful, but it's really the typography that gets me in this invitation design. I also love the way the directions and rsvp card fold out from the main poster of the invitation – such a cool detail! The entire invitation folds down to fit into a 5" x 7" envelope. Check out a bit more right here.

{image credits: Gabe Hopkins for Jordan Gray Creative, found via freshly blended}

12/02/2009

Vintage-Inspired Wedding Certificates

Wiley Valentine just released these beautiful vintage-inspired marriage certificates — a lovely option for any couple looking for a frame-worthy keepsake for their wedding ceremony:

The three designs above — each of which can be customized with your wording — are currently available in the Wiley Valentine shop right here.

{image credits: Wiley Valentine}

Oh, and in the interest of full transparency since the new FTC rules are now in effect, you can find my editorial policy right here.

12/01/2009

Custom Illustrated Wedding Menus

I love these illustrated menus that Erin Jang created for a recent wedding:

The colorful illustrations and crosshatch background are just so much fun and a refreshing change perfect for a modern or informal wedding, don’t you think?Â Check out more photos here.

{image credits: Indigo Bunting}

12/01/2009

Business Card Ideas and Inspiration #1

I have a slight (ok, more like a major) fascination with business cards. Â I love the way people infuse their personality into the design and layout of the card. Â I’ve found myself drawn to a few particular design details in business card designs, so I thought I’d share a few favorites with you!

1. Cool use of pattern and negative space in the design:

{jessica hische via FPO}

{amazing registration by SlowPrint Letterpress via card observer}

{watercolor letterpress business cards byÂ dingbat press}

{WallStreet via card observer}

2. Typography details and double-sided printing:

{shane cranford via card observer}

{studio on fire}

3. Unique shapes â€” from circles and squares to ninja stars:

{gold lunchbox via FPO}

{studio on fire}

4. Laser-cut details and cards that transform into new shapes:

{laser-cut chipboard viaÂ jolie jolie}

{woodgrain business card byÂ emily berry via card observer}

Anyone else have business cards on the brain? Â Or am I alone in this minor fascination?

{images from their respective sources}

11/30/2009

Autumn Wheat Wedding Invitations

With December literally just around the corner, I’m just trying to hang on to the last few remaining days of fall.Â Â Luckily for me, these wheat sprigÂ letterpress wedding invitations from Birddog Press are doing just the trick:

Each invitation was letterpress printed using vintage metal and wood type, then attached to a thin sheet of walnut wood veneer and enclosed in its own box with a sprig of wheat. Â I also love the accompanying map and escort cards:

I’m a big fan of pretty much anything that Allison does using vintage type, but the soft details with the wheat stalk blind impressions and pops of orange in both the invitations and escort cards. Â Check out more details over on Birddog Impressions right here.

{image credits: Birddog Press}