Elegant Botanical Invitations for a Hawaiian Wedding

April 14, 2015

If you love beautiful botanical illustrations and classically elegant typography, then this custom wedding invitation suite for a Hawaiian wedding will have your heart going pitter-pat. The gorgeous suite was created by Jen Simpson Design for Emily and Derek, who were married at the equally gorgeous Haiku Sugar Mill in Hawaii this past November.

Jen shares about the creative process and inspiration for this beautiful project:

Emily and Derek wanted their invitations to have a tropical feel without clichéd hibiscus flowers and tropical colors. We created a custom enclosure with a botanical print of the Hoya Pottsii, a plant native to Hawaii, to give the suite a local touch. We then designed the invitation in a semi-traditional layout with a rich script font to give the design some depth and added vintage ornament touches that are reminiscent of the sugar mill’s architecture.

Emily knew that she wanted letterpress, and we had Boxcar Press print the invitations in a beautiful, rich coffee brown color. We flat printed the other pieces and had a custom printed Envelofold made by Envelopments to enclose the suite so, when her guests received their invitations, they would open up like little presents.

photo credit: Ashley Bee Photography

invitation design: Jen Simpson Design

letterpress printing: Boxcar Press

custom printed envelopes: Envelopments

Floral and Gold Foil Wedding Invitation Ideas

February 09, 2015

Floral wedding invitations are classic, feminine, beautiful. Gold foil wedding invitations are fresh, textural, snazzy. Combine the two styles, and you have undeniably lovely, modern invitation designs that are equal parts romantic and contemporary.

You can go big or go subtle with both floral and gold foil elements, including them as either subtle, understated details that blend seamlessly with the full design – for example, a floral bouquet in the corner or a gold foil touch to just your names – or as the stars of the show – a lush, floral wreath frame around your wedding details or gold foil embellishing on all of the elements in the design. Whatever your decide, the possibilities for a stunning result are endless!

1. Baby’s Breath by Smitten on Paper 2. Capulet by Bliss & Bone 3. Elegance Illustrated by Phrosné Ras for Minted 4. Jasmine by Ashley Buzzy Lettering 5. Wanderlust Wreath by Grace Cobb 6. Stinson by Dauphine Press

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Black & White Floral Wedding Invitations

February 03, 2015

Florals never truly go out of style but, boy, are they VERY in style right now. In fact, the floral trend is one of the biggest of the 2015 wedding season, and I’m lovin’ every bloom-filled moment of it!

I’ll be talking much more about the floral wedding invitation trend over the next several weeks, and today I’m all about gorgeous, black and white floral invitations, which combine the classically elegant, high contrast color combo with the beauty of floral elements and patterns. Add a touch of metallic here or a bit of mint green there, and you have the ultimate in classic design with a modern twist. Here are some of my favorite black and white floral examples:

1. Painterly Florals by Rachel Marvin Creative for Elli 2. Bountiful Bliss by Magnolia Press for WPD 3. Togetherness in Love by Stacey Day for WPD 4. Stunning Silhouettes by Papier Fabrik for WPD 5. Antique Chic by Love vs. Design 6. Flourishing Union by Elm and Gray for WPD

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Quirky, Modern Wedding Invites by Color Me Carla

February 03, 2014

Color Me Carla’s wedding invite designs are a delightful mix of quirky, hand drawn patterns in classic black and white, as seen in The Cricket Collection above, plus hand lettered loveliness, and hand drawn illustrations + custom portraits. If you like quirky and sweet design, then you’ll definitely want to check out the Color Me Carla shop. And colors are customizable, so you can coordinate your wedding stationery palette to match your colors.

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Classic Black & White Wedding Invitations

May 27, 2013

Preppy, elegant, minimalist modern, whimsical, or just plain sweet – the classic black and white palette plays well with just about any style, and this is what makes it such a timeless color combo. Here’s a little collection of beautiful black and white wedding invitations that epitomize the versatility and timeless allure of this high contrast color pair.

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Real Wood Wedding Invites from The Paper Paramour

April 22, 2013

Ooh, baby, do I ever love woodgrain, and it’s even better when said woodgrain comes in the form of real wood, as is the case with these absolutely beautiful wood wedding invites from The Paper Paramour. Choose from full color folksy florals (above) and a spectrum of mid-century modern and vintage-inspired designs printed on real, sustainably harvested birch and cherry wood for wedding invitations that will not be soon forgotten by any of your invited guests.

image source : The Paper Paramour

Foglio Press Ready To Order Wedding Invitations

March 27, 2013

If you’re looking for elegant, typography-focused wedding invitations that are just the right blend of modern and classic style, then I think that you’re really going to enjoy Foglio Press’ new Ready To Order wedding invitation collection. The new collection features an array of beautiful wedding suites that incorporate details like the sweet scalloped die cutting shown above, as well as envelope printing, backing layers, envelope liners, and many custom color options.

Foglio Press recognizes that not every couple is interested in a completely custom wedding stationery experience, and the goal of their Ready To Order collection is to offer original designs with many personalization options and without the price tag or longer turnaround time of a completely custom design. Basic suites start at $5.25, and pieces are printed on luxe 130# cover weight paper for an elegant, upscale look.

Hazelhurst Wedding Invitation

Harriett Save the Date

In Print Wedding Invitation

Laurel Wedding Invitation

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Blush 2013 Wedding Collection

February 26, 2013

Blush Design just launched their 2013 wedding invitation collection, and it’s filled to the brim with crush-worthy designs. From the ornate swashes of the Luxe suite to the sophisticated florals of the Vintage Lace suite, this collection has a little something for everyone. Invitations and enclosure cards are digitally printed on luxurious 130# white cotton stock and include a matching white envelope. Letterpress printing is also available, and colors can be customized with any of the options available on Blush’s color chart. Plus, there are coordinating custom rubber stamps!

Find out more about the collection and the story behind each design over on Blush’s blog, and check out this eye candy from the collection: