Elegant Black + White Woodland Wreath Wedding Invitations

Elegant Black + White Woodland Wreath Wedding Invitations | Smitten on Paper

Smitten on Paper has recently been showcasing their beautiful, new wedding invitation designs, and the elegant Woodland Wreath suite instantly caught my eye. You can customize the colors to coordinate with your wedding, but I have to say that I’m really into the classic (and totally hot right now) black and white palette shown here, paired with the minimalist modern dot envelope liner and line patterned backer, and the swashy and modern calligraphy script, which gives the design an organic edge.

Elegant Black + White Woodland Wreath Wedding Invitations | Smitten on Paper

Monogram Tag + Dotted Envelope Liner | Smitten on Paper

Monogram Tag + Calligraphy Wedding Invitation | Smitten on Paper

Black + White Reply Card + Kraft Envelope | Smitten on Paper

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Mike + Jen’s Music-Themed Rehearsal Dinner Invitations

Music-Themed Rehearsal Dinner Invitations | Anne Kostecki

I know more than a few musically inclined couples who would be head over heels for these modern, music-themed rehearsal dinner invitations by Anne Kostecki. The ivory, white, and cream color palette is a timeless classic and elegant, ornamental elements pair with modern typography for a look that’s chic, stylish, and so very melodic.

Anne shares details about this lovely project:

My husband’s aunt contacted me about designing a special rehearsal dinner invitation for them. She was designing the event to mirror their wedding colors, which were black, white, and ivory. She also wanted the invitation to reflect the couple’s love of music and all things vintage, as well as the groom’s career in music. I was inspired by early classical sheet music and scrolls and decided to back the invitation with sheet music. The front of the card features minimal, delicate ornaments and a textured font meant to resemble an inked letterpress look. She loved the invitations and actually used the extra prints to decorate the rehearsal dinner venue (the sheet music backs also functioned as the table assignment display decor).

The invitations were digitally printed on Cougar White 80# paper.

Modern, Music-Themed Rehearsal Party Invites | Anne Kostecki

Modern, Music-Themed Rehearsal Party Invites | Anne Kostecki

image source: Anne Kostecki

Inky Black & White Wedding Invitations

Inky Letterpress Wedding Invitations

The classic black and white invitation never goes out of style, especially when said invitation is as beautiful as Artcadia’s new “Inky” letterpress wedding invitation range, which features slightly slanted script letterpressed onto luxe paper. The purely typographic design is simply gorgeous … and the perfect choice for couples looking for an invitation that’s understated, upscale, and absolutely sophisticated.

Script Letterpress Wedding Invitations

Artcadia Wedding Invitations

Black & White Wedding Invitations

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Erin + Bryan’s Elegant Typography Wedding Invitations

Elegant Typography Wedding Invitations

Today I’m crushing on these wonderfully elegant, letterpress wedding invitations, designed by Erin (the bride), who also happens to be a fine artist and graphic designer. Erin and Bryan wanted a wedding that was uniquely them, and they added their personal touch to as many of their wedding details as they could, from the Ketubah that Erin painted to the ceremony fan programs, welcome bags, and small signs around the reception.

The gorgeous gray and chartreuse wedding invitations have a fresh feel, perfect for the couple’s summer garden wedding, and feature classic type and an elegant script face, with the couple’s names printed on an angle for bit of a modern twist. Coordinating pieces include an info card and a very clever, rhyming RSVP card that was a big hit with invited guests.

The suite was letterpress printed by Baltimore’s  Gilah Press + Design, and calligraphy is by Baltimore-based Laura Condouris.

Chartreuse Gray Letterpress Wedding Invitations

Typography Wedding Invitations

Wedding Info Card

Clever RSVP Card

image source: Erin Friedman

Alan + Megan’s Elegant Black & White Wedding Invitations

Elegant Black White Letterpress Wedding Invitations

Today I’m completely crushing on these elegant, modern black and white letterpress wedding invitations by Fourth Year Studio for Alan and Megan’s July celebration. The classic elegance of a black and white color palette is enhanced by wonderful textural details like blind debossing (swoon), a tulle wrap, and a gauzy, vellum overlay.

Black White Wedding Invitation Suiteabove photo by Dixie Pixel

Dianna from Fourth Year Studio shares about this beautiful letterpress suite:

Megan and Alan are two talented young architects, and it was no surprise that they thoughtfully perfected every detail of their wedding. Their event was elegant, clean, and beautiful – modern with traditional undertones. The palette is simple with black and white with layers of complimentary textures.

After receiving an addressed calligraphy envelope with custom postage, the guest will pull out a package wrapped in tulle. As the tulle is unwrapped a vellum overlay is removed to offer a reveal of Megan and Alan’s names blind pressed with a deep relief into 220lb crane lettra cotton stock. A series of pressed bars accentuate the black text to add another layer of texture. A map of the wedding location illustrates a blind pressed river with the venues located. The final piece of the set is the rsvp pocket and reply card. It was important to house the smaller rsvp card and envelope without losing the feel and proportion of the set.

Elegant Wedding Invitations

Texture Wedding Invites

Custom Wedding Map

Blind Debossed Detail

image source: Fourth Year Studio

Modern Black + White Wedding Invitations

Modern Black + White Wedding Invitations

I am always in the mood for some black and white wedding invitation love, and I’m utterly and completely crushing on this beautiful wedding invite suite by The Goodness. Morgan and Mike wanted a design that was classic and modern for their celebration at The Citizen Hotel, and Lisa and Geoff of The Goodness more than delivered.

The pieces in the beautiful black and white wedding suite feature a fantastic crosshatch pattern, echoed in each piece, which gives a great depth and texture to the design. A chic “date dot” and classic typography complete this undeniably stylish paper ensemble. – via pin

Classic Modern Wedding Invites

Crosshatch RSVP Design

Check out the escort cards, which feature each guest’s name, as well as a graphic showing their choice of meal (so clever!):

Stylish Escort Cards Meal Choice

Wedding Photography CD

image source: The Goodness

Preppy, Kate Spade-Inspired Save the Dates

Kate Spade-Inspired Save the Dates

I was so excited to hear from Courtney, editor of the fantabulously inspiring party and entertaining blog, Pizzazzerie, who shared her oh so chic, Kate Spade-inspired photo save the dates, designed by Kate of Custom Paper Works. These black, white, and kelly green beauties, which feature a photo of the lovely couple on the reverse, are rockin’ my invitation world!

Here’s what Courtney has to say about this stylish project:

As a full-time blogger on all things entertaining + parties, I knew I wanted my wedding theme to be a bit whimsical and fun. I have chosen a Kate Spade-inspired black and white striped design with touches of kelly green for my wedding. After working with Kate of Custom Paper Works on a New Years Eve styled shoot last year, I knew she was the right person to design my save-the-dates. I told her that black + white stripes were a must, as well as including a photo from my engagement shoot with Kate Whitmore Photography. I wanted them to be stylish, whimsical, and luxe all at the same time. Kate delivered beyond my expectations.

The envelope was a Stardream shimmer paper in green which opened to a darling black and white striped envelope liner. The striped envelope liner was my absolute favorite element. The return address on the envelope even incorporated a small guitar motif as a nod to our home town of Nashville, TN. A shimmer black paper held our engagement photo on one side and details on the other. Details were printed in a whimsical frame and foil-stamped on the card. Several complimentary fonts were used that I just adore.

Black White Kelly Green Save the Dates

Preppy Photo Save the Date Cards

Custom Save the Date Design

Congratulations, Courtney and Chris!

image source: Courtney Dial