Romantic Blush and Gray Letterpress Calligraphy Wedding Invitations

These romantic blush and gray letterpress calligraphy wedding invitations from Laura of Paper & Honey were inspired by the natural elegance of Austin, Texas and the quintessential charm and simplicity of the wedding’s resort venue. The subtle blush and gray color palette is complemented by the gorgeous gold foil and gray letterpress printed text, vintage postage stamps, and timeless calligraphy details! We always love a fun envelope liner and these marbled envelope liners made from handmade paper have us swooning!

Romantic Blush and Gray Letterpress Calligraphy Wedding Invitations by Paper & Honey

From Laura: Working on Ivana and Bob’s invitation suite was a total dream! These two lived on opposite coasts for three years of their relationship to pursue their professional dreams — his of being a surgeon, hers of working for Google — and over the course of their long distance they learned to “love each other to the moon and back.” What an honor it was to help them craft an invitation suite worthy of helping them celebrate finally starting their lives together!

Romantic Blush and Gray Letterpress Calligraphy Wedding Invitations by Paper & Honey

Ivana and Bob married at the Lakeway Resort and Spa. With a wedding held in the rolling hills of Austin, Texas, just overlooking Lake Travis, we knew the paper had to convey the beauty and simplicity of the area. Elongated, sweeping calligraphy paired with a simple serif kept the design timeless and classic with a hint of whimsy. Everything was letterpress printed on delicious cotton paper, and metallic gold foil stamping elevates the invitation and provides a hint of sparkle. Gold foil always says romance to me! The RSVP card is one of my favorite parts — I love the contrast of the light gray paper, and the tiny food icons are too cute.

Romantic Blush and Gray Letterpress Calligraphy Wedding Invitations by Paper & Honey

Romantic Blush and Gray Letterpress Calligraphy Wedding Invitations by Paper & Honey

To wrap everything up, we added a pop of blush (one of Ivana’s wedding colors) through the euro flap envelopes, and an envelope liner made from handmade marbled paper. Handmade paper is the best; each piece is so unique and prettier than the last. Outer envelopes were addressed to guests with romantic calligraphy cohesive with the rest of the suite, and how else could we get them to friends and loved ones but with perfect vintage stamps.

Romantic Blush and Gray Letterpress Calligraphy Wedding Invitations by Paper & Honey

Romantic Blush and Gray Letterpress Calligraphy Wedding Invitations by Paper & Honey

Romantic Blush and Gray Letterpress Calligraphy Wedding Invitations by Paper & Honey

This wedding suite, perfectly simple, romantic, and organic with a hint of playful movement, was such a joy to create! With Ivana’s ideas and the location in mind, it came together easily. I hope it did Lake Travis a bit of justice!

Romantic Blush and Gray Letterpress Calligraphy Wedding Invitations by Paper & Honey

Thanks Laura!

Design: Paper & Honey

Printing: Czar Press

Vintage Postage Stamps: Verde Studio

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

Photo Credits: Andrea Pesce Photography

Quick Pick: Sugar Paper for Target 2016

You guys, these Sugar Paper for Target collections just keep getting better and better! The newest collection just arrived in stores and I’m absolutely LOVING all the new holiday gift wrap, gift bags and gift boxes, and ribbon! Plus adorable gift tags, wax seal kits for dressing up your holiday card envelopes, gold washi tape, and so much more. Oh, and some fantastic gift ideas for the stationery obsessed (like us!), including document folders, new planners and agendas, desk accessories, even a gold business card holder. Here are just a few favorites!

Quick Pick: Sugar Paper for Target 2016

1. I’m seriously obsessed with these new wax seal kits – choose between “xo” or a heart, or use both!

2. Super cute gold foil gift tags with matching gold and white baker’s twine

3. Modern black and white pens for all your holiday correspondence needs

4. Love the subtle dove gray of this document folder

5. Festive kraft and gold foil wrapping paper

6. One of the brand new 2017 Sugar Paper for Target agendas!

7. These round gift boxes in the most lovely shade of holiday red

8. I love the scalloped edges on these gift boxes

9. Gold washi tape in super cute patterns

10. + 11. Gorgeous blush pink and gold star gift wrap with matching blush pink grosgrain ribbon

Lots more right here! What are your favorites from the new collection??

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Happy Weekend!

Happy Friday everyone! It’s November! How is it November??? Daylight Savings Time comes to an end this weekend (ugh), so we’ll fall back an hour on Saturday night. Have you grabbed your new phone or desktop wallpaper yet? You can find them right here! But in the meantime…

Sugar Paper: Start Each Day with a Grateful Heart

Image by Sugar Paper via Instagram

…a few links for your weekend!

This week on Oh So Beautiful Paper:

That’s it for us this week! Check back a bit later for a cocktail recipe (yay!) and I’ll see you back here next week! xoxo

Modern Lasercut Olive and Gold Foil Wedding Invitations

We’re loving the mix of modern type selections, gold foil details, and lasercut elements in these modern lasercut olive and gold foil wedding invitations from Lauren of Charm & Fig! The lasercut cover alludes to the outdoor summer wedding reception, while the invitation text maintains an intriguing and unique modern flair. The couple’s gold foil printed monogram is the perfect finishing touch and pulls the whole suite together!

Modern Lasercut Olive and Gold Foil Wedding Invitations by Charm and Fig

From Lauren: For Nina and David’s wedding invitation suite, the couple wanted to create something that felt relaxed, intriguing, and welcoming to their guests. In order to honor the setting and season, a romantic outdoor summer wedding at the historic Cairnwood Estate near Philadelphia, we chose olive green, blush, and gold for the color palette with subtle visuals of olive branches.

Modern Lasercut Olive and Gold Foil Wedding Invitations by Charm and Fig

Modern Lasercut Olive and Gold Foil Wedding Invitations by Charm and Fig

We veered away from tradition by repeating the square shape and mixing minimalist fonts with romantic scripts. Plus, square invitations are an effortless way to differentiate your invitation from the rest of the mail!

Modern Lasercut Olive and Gold Foil Wedding Invitations by Charm and Fig

The construction concept of the invitation started with the idea of layering matte and metallic papers that would be revealed through an olive branch window that was cut directly onto the folded invitation. The olive branch window and shimmery gold paper would the first thing guests see when they open the invitation, and it still didn’t give give away the occasion. As the pieces are opened, the invitation is fully revealed in gold foil with a modern olive branch monogram at the top.

Modern Lasercut Olive and Gold Foil Wedding Invitations by Charm and Fig

While the invitation was the star with pretty gold foil text and the lasercut window, secondary pieces varied in texture and color but were all laser printed in charcoal gray. Neenah’s Stardream antique gold paper provided shimmery sophistication with the RSVP envelope and rehearsal dinner piece. The details card was a textured matte blush, and the invitation envelope and RSVP card was a textured matte cream to counter balance the weight of the masculine olive and antique gold. For the envelope addresses, the minimal design highlighted the vintage stamps.

Modern Lasercut Olive and Gold Foil Wedding Invitations by Charm and Fig

Modern Lasercut Olive and Gold Foil Wedding Invitations by Charm and Fig

Overall, I loved how the invitation was full of contradictions with color and style but still worked as a cohesive wedding invitation suite.

Modern Lasercut Olive and Gold Foil Wedding Invitations by Charm and Fig

Thanks Lauren!

Design, Styling, and Blade-cutting: Charm & Fig

Foil Printing: Gold Leaf Embossing

Laser Printing: Crest Printing

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

Photo Credits: Lauren Covington

Monochromatic Illustrated Botanical Wedding Invitations

These beautiful monochromatic illustrated botanical wedding invitations from the ladies of Fourteen-Forty are the perfect balance of elegant and understated. Inspired by the Hudson Valley wedding venue, the invitations feature a subtle sage green paired with pearly gold foil. With fern and flower botanical illustrations woven throughout the suite, these wedding invitations are full of traditional beauty with elegant natural touches!

Monochromatic Illustrated Botanical Wedding Invitations by Fourteen Forty

From Rachel of Fourteen-Forty: Christine and John’s wedding invitations were inspired by their love for nature and their wedding venue. The wedding took place at Grasmere Farm in Rhinebeck, New York. We drew our inspiration from the simple elegance of the venue and its natural surroundings. We couldn’t resist drawing an illustration of the beautiful reception hall on the farm, which ended up as a recurring motif throughout the invitation suite. We played up the outdoor venue by adding in botanical illustrations. We incorporated ferns and flowers, which grew from the corners of the main invitation and RSVP card.

Monochromatic Illustrated Botanical Wedding Invitations by Fourteen Forty

Monochromatic Illustrated Botanical Wedding Invitations by Fourteen Forty

During our first design meeting it became evident that letterpress printing with some gold foil elements was the way to go. Once we decided on a lovely shade of sage green for the letterpress printing, a light and pearly gold foil seemed like the perfect complement to the very soft color palette.

Monochromatic Illustrated Botanical Wedding Invitations by Fourteen Forty

We always look for ways to add an extra something special to wedding invitation suites, whether it is a wax seal, a map, calligraphy, or in this case, a belly band. It literally tied all the pieces together into one neat package and added a nice strong band of color to the suite. We love how the sage green belly band served as a wonderful finishing touch to this elegant wedding invitation suite.

Monochromatic Illustrated Botanical Wedding Invitations by Fourteen Forty

Thanks Tricia and Rachel!

Invitations and Styling: Fourteen-Forty

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

Photo Credits: Fourteen-Forty