Because the bride wanted the outdoors to feature prominently on her big day, my team and I decided to focus on the prettiest, most feminine aspects of nature. Working with a lavender and purple palette, we made sure to include blossoms and branches on practically every surface we could think of, from the envelopes to the thank you cards that were to come. The final, statement-making touch was a laser-cut bellyband of flowers that wrapped around the main card.

A match made in heaven – and I’m not only talking about Barbara and Timothy! Barbara is a perfectionist and so am I. Playing off their German heritage and love for the outdoors, I created a wonderland of whimsical inviting amusement. The forest was complete with little deer, squirrels and even their initials carved into the tree trunk. When the invite slid out, the edelweiss floral belly band created the finishing layer revealing the bride and groom’s names. It was the perfect balance between playful and chic – complete paper sophistication!

Take your theme to a whole new level and add layering and a sense of reveal. In this design, the combination of birds, branches and bird cages partnered with a refreshing color palette of soft grays, silvers, bright orange and red purples. The envelope opened to reveal the bright purple birdcage sleeve containing the invite. Guests could even open the door to see the orange bird underneath! Both the birdcage sleeve and band were lasercut out of paper.