Joy’s DIY Tea Bag Bridal Shower Invitations

These DIY bridal shower invitations are so creative – and I love the sentiment behind them! As a bridesmaid in her cousin’s wedding, Joy Ang wanted to create a memorable invitation experience for guests at her cousin’s bridal shower. After a bit of thought and experimentation, Joy came up with these tea bag invitations that fit perfectly with the shower theme!

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From Joy: Last year I was a bridesmaid for my cousin’s wedding and I got the chance to design her bridal shower invitations. The theme was an Alice in Wonderland tea party, and that’s what led me to thinking about tea bag-shaped invitations. However, I wanted them to have a little more impact on the guests, so I thought it would be really fun to make the invitations hold tea leaves that you could brew and drink.

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After a couple of prototypes, I created these invitations by printing on vellum paper, which allowed the tea leaves to show through. I then assembled the invitations similarly to how you would with an actual tea bag, using the tag at the end of the string as instructions for brewing the leaves. This was such an enjoyable project to work on and I’m so glad I was able to make it for my cousin and her shower!

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Thanks Joy!

Photo Credits: Joy Ang

Happy Weekend!

Happy Friday everyone! I’m actually pretty excited for this weekend. We’re supposed to have a couple of nice days – and we’re heading to our first Caps game since Sophie was born with friends on Saturday! Sophie won’t be joining us for this excursion, but I am excited to take her to her first real hockey game at some point. I think she’d love it! But in the meantime…

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Camellia via Gardenista (I’m just going to post photos of flowers until Spring arrives, okay?)

…a few links for your weekend!

This week on Oh So Beautiful Paper:

Check back soon for this week’s cocktail! I hope you all have a wonderful weekend, and I’ll see you back here next week! xoxo

Erica + Stephen’s Rock & Roll Wedding Invitations

A wedding at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame sounds like a lot of fun! Nina from Tweedle Press created a three panel foldout letterpress invitation inspired by vintage concert posters – the perfect fit for this unique wedding!

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From Nina: Erica and Stephen had obviously set out to create a very unique wedding atmosphere, between bringing in elements of cultural heritage, a deep red and Tiffany blue color scheme, and of course having their wedding at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Fitting then, for us to customize our Fame Dressed invitations for their wedding!

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This three panel foldout invitation is perfect for couples who have a lot of information to convey; Erica and Stephen wanted to let their guests know about their ceremony, reception, welcome party, accommodations, transportation, and schedule of events.

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Fame is definitely a design for the less-than-traditional couple, with an eye towards retro show posters. We used a deep impression on the front of the invitation as you can see in the closeup shots. The super thick cotton paper we use leaves enough room for a slight letterpress impression on the back, and we hand score and perforate the tear-out RSVP tickets to complete the package. Totally boss.

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Thanks Nina!

Tweedle Press 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: Tru Studio

Wedding Stationery Inspiration: Best Day Ever

Your wedding day is the “best day ever,” so why not scream it from the rooftops!? I love seeing couples incorporate the fun phrase into their wedding stationery and decor. It’s perfect for casual, light-hearted weddings where the couple just wants everyone to have fun. If that sounds like a wedding you’d like… here are some of my favorite “Best Day Ever” ideas for you! —Kelly

Day-of Wedding Stationery Inspiration: Best Day Ever via Oh So Beautiful Paper

Cake Topper by Better Off Wed

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Photo + Favors by Marcelle Calder Photography

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Cake Topper by Better Off Wed (left), Cake Topper by Paper Treats (right)

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Tote by Alphabet Bags

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Cocktail Napkins by Betsy White

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Photo by Amelia Lyon

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Photo by Stoffer Photography (left), Photo + Stationery by Brooke Courtney via Oh So Beautiful Paper (right)

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Photo by Alissa Claire

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Photo by Laura Murray Photography via Wedding Chicks

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