Beer-Themed 30th Birthday Party Invitations

July 19, 2011

I know that guys aren’t generally prone to swooning, but there may very well be some swooning going on if a beer-loving dude had invitations like these for his 30th birthday party. Abigail Luby from Chips + Salsa Design Studio designed these awesome red, white, and blue (with a little wood, too) invites for her husband’s beer tasting-themed 30th birthday party, and I can only imagine how happy he was 1) to have a beer tasting birthday party, and 2) to have these super cool invitations to go along with said beer tasting birthday party.

Here’s what Abigail had to say about these fun birthday invites:

The main invitation is printed double-sided on sycamore wood with a custom designed beer label on the front and party details on the back. While we now live in Texas, my husband is originally from New York, so I incorporated the “Imported from New York” text, as well as “Bills Backyard Brewing Co.” because he is a huge Buffalo Bills fan, and the party is being held at our home. All other paper pieces, including the day of the party banners and decor, share the same feel and theme.

image source: Abigail Luby / Chips + Salsa Design Studio

Hot Air Balloon + Purple Pinwheel Invitations

June 21, 2011

Purple pinwheels? Hot air balloons? Gorgeous packaging? How could I not have a crush on this lovely wedding invitation suite by Brancoprata? Bride and groom, Liliana and Filipe, wanted to incorporate hot air balloons and song lyrics in their wedding suite, and the talented wedding wonders at Brancoprata designed a suite that’s so elegant, with delicate ornamental flourishes and pops of royal purple throughout. A hot air balloon motif features on both the invitation card and on the wonderful box that the invitations were packaged in, along with purple pinwheels that add a big dose of fun.

image source: Brancoprata

Papercut Dove Wedding Invitations

May 26, 2011

These papercut dove wedding invitations by Mama Tita, an event decoration (check out some of their papercut event decor!) and papercut shop based in Russia and Latvia, are absolutely stunning. The ivory paper and delicate papercuts create a look that’s soft and beautiful, and the dove detail on the envelope flap is such an unexpected surprise.

image source: Mama Tita

Lace Save the Date Cards

May 24, 2011

The Orange Parrott Collection

May 11, 2011

Throughout the rest of the year, I’ll be planning a number of features on the lovely invitations and save the dates that can be found in the Wedding Invitation Ideas lookbook, and I’m excited today to share these unique save the date designs from the Orange Parrott Collection (lookbook, page 58).

These beautiful, hand-lettered save the date cards feature calligraphy by Li Ward of Fat Orange Cat Studio, and the cards are lovingly letterpress printed by Sarah from Parrott Design Studio. They’re just the thing for couples who are looking for a save the date with “wow” factor. I love it when creatives collaborate, especially when the results are this gorgeous!

photos by Li Ward / Fat Orange Cat Studio

Invitations + Announcements by Allison Kate

May 03, 2011

Today, I’m contentedly crushing on Allison Kate Stationery’s collection of custom creations. The duo specializes in designing invitations and announcements, as well as personalized stationery, in a lovely range of styles that range from so sweet (birthday invites for the kidlets) to ultra elegant (wedding invitations). Here’s just a peek at what you’ll find in their portfolio:

image source: Allison Kate Stationery

Becca + George’s Rhode Island Beach Wedding Invitations

April 29, 2011

Ooh, I’m totally crushing on this soft and romantic beach wedding invitation suite that Parrott Design Studio created for Becca and George’s June wedding. The rich navy silhouette illustrations that feature throughout the suite are evocative of the Rhode Island beach town where the couple is getting married, and the seagull patterned envelopes bring a playful touch, perfect for the fun & casual day that Becca and George have planned.

The pink reply cards are one of my favorite details. First, the combination of pink and navy – love! The use of pale pink stock is unexpected, yet it fits so wonderfully with the navy and green in the rest of the pieces in the suite.

image source : Parrott Design Studio

Classic Florida-Inspired Citrus Wedding Invitations

April 27, 2011

“…ferry boats in the St. Johns River, old oak trees, spanish moss, orange groves and orange blossoms, alligators, egrets, and the ocean…”

The romantic, natural appeal of “old” Florida is what Kimberly and Matthew were looking to bring to life in their wedding invitation suite, and The Aerialist Press was more than happy to oblige. The result is an incredibly lovely letterpress printed wedding suite featuring a warm and inviting green and orange palette, classic typography, and gorgeous, hand-illustrated oranges that add a delicate, feminine touch to this stunning design.

image source : The Aerialist Press

Unique Wine Stain + Cork Save the Dates

April 18, 2011

“It’s more than a crush.” While the sentiment at the top of these awesome save the dates may not have been intended as an expression of my feelings, it’s certainly fitting because I think that I may be in love with them. I mean, c’mon, how could I not fall in love with something so amazing?

The ladies at Three Little Words designed this wonderfully unique save the date for Emily (one half of the Three Little Words crew) and her fiancee, Rocky’s, upcoming Napa winery wedding, and the result is a little bit rustic, a little bit whimsical, and totally genius!

The save the date “cards” are actually cork shelf liner cut to size and screen printed in white ink. Talk about great texture! And Lady Rene always adds a bit of sweet romance, perfect for such a unique save the date.

One of my favorite details has to be the wine-stained “seals” on the envelopes, which were each created by hand. Any crafty project that involves a glass of wine has got to be fun, right?

image source: Three Little Words

Vintage Bird Postcard Bridal Shower Invitations

April 11, 2011

Erin from Lucky Luxe has knocked one out of the park yet again with these absolutely gorgeous bridal shower invitations that she designed for her best friend. The beautiful, Audobon-style bird illustration on the front of this folding invitation sets a vibrant vintage tone, and the colorful color palette is perfect for Spring.

Bridesmaids and friends are also receiving an invitation to the bachelorette party, so Erin created coordinating vintage-style postcard bachelorette invitations (above, bottom two images), mailed in cellophane envelopes. Clever and beautiful!

image source: Lucky Luxe