Laser Cut Pineapple Wedding Invitations

February 23, 2011

Pineapple perfection. That’s what these gorgeous invitations are. The creative custom wedding invitation suite was designed by Lion in the Sun for Jackie and Anthony’s Hawaiian wedding, and the fantastic laser cut wood invitation cards prominently feature the pineapple motif found throughout the suite. But there’s so much more, in both design and texture, to be found in this unique wedding suite.

The invitations were delivered in deep aubergine silk boxes, and the invitation cards were wrapped in amazing pineapple-like embossed paper with wax pineapple seals.

Menus, programs, and additional paper details feature a lovely mix of laser-cut elements and letterpress printing.

image source: Lion in the Sun

New 2011 Wedding Invites at Minted

February 22, 2011

Minted recently introduced several new wedding invitation designs created by talented members of the Minted community, and whether your idea of invitation perfection is an understated, vintage-inspired airmail postcard or a bold and vivid invite embellished with colorful bouganvillea illustrations, you’ll almost assuredly find something that’s right up your alley.

Here’s a peek at some of the lovely new wedding invitations:

Top Row: Love Birds by Jana Volfova and Just My Type by Ann Gardner

Second Row: Bouganvillea by Laura Hankins

Third Row: Farm Country by Mandy Gordon and Scooter by Chocomoccacino

Fourth Row: Air Mail by Annie Clark

image source: Minted

This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase invitations through these links, you’ll help Invitation Crush, and you’ll get super pretty invitations, too. Win, win! Read the full disclosure policy for more information.

Modern Peacock Invitations by Office of Nature

February 21, 2011

I recently discovered the work of Toronto based design studio, Office of Nature, over on Head vs. Heart, and it was instant crush when I laid eyes on this chic, modern peacock wedding invitation suite. I love how it’s peacock-themed without being too literal and peacock-y, and the blue on blue color palette is divine. Ooh, the coordinating postage stamps are super cool, too!

Check out more work from Office of Nature on Head vs. Heart and have a look at their portfolio, too.

image source: Office of Nature

printing credit: The Mandate Press

Whimsical Hand-Lettered Bridal Shower Invites

February 18, 2011

These hand-lettered invitations for a surprise bridal shower / garden luncheon are so, so lovely. Artist, illustrator, and hand-lettering enthusiast, Mary Kate McDevitt, created these wonderful invites, which feature whimsical vine illustrations and lettering that’s a little bit vintage, a little bit fancy, and a whole lot of fun. See more of Mary Kate McDevitt’s amazing illustration work right here.

image source: Mary Kate McDevitt

Cristina + Calin’s Chic Engagement Party Invitations

February 17, 2011

I’ve got my crush on for these chic, modern engagement party invitations by James Prunean of OOXX. The invitations were created for Cristina and Calin, a cool couple from Texas who wanted a fashionably chic invite to match their outstanding taste in fashion, and James designed a single card invitation that brings to mind glossy fashion mags, with a bit of flair added in the form of rich metallic inks. I also love how he used the couple’s initials to create a simple, modern pattern reminiscent of luxury brands like Louis Vuitton.

image source: James Prunean / OOXX

The Wedding Invitation Ideas Lookbook

February 16, 2011

Today is the day when I finally get to tell you about a new project that I’ve been working on for Invitation Crush, and I’m so excited! The new project is the Wedding Invitation Ideas lookbook, an annual publication, distributed virtually and filled with wedding invitations and save the dates from some of the most talented invitation designers around. My hope is that the lookbook will be a great resource for anyone who’s looking for the perfect invitation or save the date for their special day.

I’ll be taking submissions for the lookbook through March 11, 2011, and I’m looking for wedding invitations and save the dates in a variety of styles and at a variety of price points, so if you’re an invitation designer and would like to submit some of your work for consideration, then please do! I can’t wait to hear from you.

You can download a submission form and an information sheet with more details about the project right here, and if you’d like to keep up to date with what’s going on with the Wedding Invitation Ideas lookbook project, you can sign up for the Invitation Crush mailing list, follow me over on Twitter, or like the Invitation Crush page that I recently set up on Facebook (please do!).

I can’t wait until the lookbook launch in early spring, and I hope that you’re looking forward to it, too!

Black & Fuchsia Lace Wedding Invitations

February 15, 2011

Glamorous, bold, and a little bit dangerous – that’s how I’d describe this fantabulous fuchsia and black lace wedding invitation suite, created by Zenadia Design for a seriously glam inspirational shoot recently featured over at The Wedding Chicks. I love the creativity shown in the use of lace as an envelope liner, and the bright fuchsia save the dates (above) are utterly unforgettable.

Additional paper details:

image source: Zenadia Design

Cute Invitations + Announcements by Two Pooch Paperie

February 14, 2011

If you’re looking for fun invitations and announcements with a hint of a mid-century vibe, then Two Pooch Paperie has a collection that you’ll want to see. Kellie Micka, the designer behind Two Pooch Paperie, creates fun and colorful invites and announcements for children’s birthday parties, bridal and baby showers, and engagements and weddings. Here’s just a taste of what you’ll find at the Two Pooch Paperie shop:

image source: Two Pooch Paperie

Circus-Themed 1st Birthday Invites

February 11, 2011

These circus-themed 1st birthday invitations by Eunice from Hello! Lucky are retro-licious and absolutely adorable! Eunice created these fun and festive invites for her son, Jude’s, circus-themed first birthday, and I can’t wait to see pictures from the party itself. Stay tuned to the Hello! Lucky blog for those, and in the meantime, have a gander at these awesome invites. The coordinating teal envelopes with the red and white striped liners are super cool, too!

image source: Hello! Lucky

Screen Printed Fold-In Save the Dates by Hello Tenfold

February 10, 2011

Today I’m crushing on these sweet screen printed fold-in save the dates by Hello Tenfold. The storybook style save the dates, originally created as a custom project for Mary Beth and Dan, have such a crisp and clean feel, with a touch of a casual mid-century vibe from the wonderful font choices. The rich blue and apple green palette and magazine style fold-in element really take these save the dates to the next level.

If you’re interested in having a variation on these awesome save the dates for your special day, then head on over to Hello Tenfold to inquire about customization.

image source: Hello Tenfold