Our creative lead Jessica Downs created our new Ellesmere design. She was inspired by our Scottish Country Manors that are full of rich plaid, luxe textures, and classic decor.
foil stamping: green shine (exterior + interior) | digital inks: denim + holly + vine + black (exterior) + cmyk + khaki (interior) | fonts: ivy mode + margarita script | paper: bella smooth cotton white 1-ply | folded card size: a-6 (tier 4) | diecut style: bf-108 | liner: ellesmere simple plaid pattern in green shine on dark blue text | envelope: almond | digital addressing ink: denim
Below, she reimagines the set in classic Christmas colors of bright shades of Red and Green:
Shannon and Cesar worked with the team at our at our NYC studio to create their custom wedding invitations. The exterior features an illustration of the ceremony venue by our designer Katie Magee. The gatefold layout allowed us to create a bilingual invitation, with room for details in both English and Spanish. Our Tristan floral pattern was used on the interior of the card, and on the envelope liner.
We worked with our friends at Proper Notice to create Sydney and Samuel’s beautiful wedding invitation suite. The fonts came from our Amante sample, but the couple opted for a more traditional layout to balance the modern fonts. Gray (now dark gray), and light gray (now pebble) papers, and mink matte foil stamping create a wonderful tonal palette. The clear shine foil stamped envelope liner in our floral Louise pattern, is an unexpected floral accent.
foil stamping: mink matte | gaquire + carol sans | paper: bella gray 3-ply + light gray 1-ply | invite size: f-8 | liner: louise pattern in clear shine on gray | envelope: bella light gray | customization #70792
Our creative lead Jessica Downs created our new Galanis design. She was inspired by Inspired by our new velvet colors of Linen and Cocoa and the lush colors textures of nature to create something classically Christmas.
We worked with our friends at Oliver’s Twist to create this stunning black tie invitation suite. The invitation card is letterpressed in black, and features a tawny shine beveled edge. The wide black belly band sets the tone for the black tie affair, while keeping the enclosure cards neat. We love the mix of black and white papers. A foil liner in our Richmond pattern on metallic sand paper is the perfect finishing touch.
letterpress ink: black | foil stamping: white matte + tawny shine | digital ink: white | anamortee + garamond | paper: bella smooth cotton white 2-ply + 1ply + bella black 1-ply | invite size: f-8 | bevel: 45º in tawny shine | liner: richmond pattern in tawny shine on metallic sand | envelope: bella cotton white | customization #70839
We worked with our friends at Posh Parties to create these wonderfully ornate wedding invitations for Lindsay and Nicholas. Our Florence design was the starting point of the design. A line border was added in the corners without florals- we love how these elements play off one another. The print colors were customized to antique gold letterpress, and gold shine. Our Tristan floral pattern in gold shine lines the envelope.
letterpress ink: antique gold | foil stamping: gold shine | embossing: blind | fonts: stipa willington + itc stone serif + hoefler text engraved two | paper: bella cotton white 2-ply + 1-ply | invite size: f-8 | liner: tristan pattern in gold shine | envelope: bella cotton white | customization #71322
Our creative lead Jessica Downs created our new Galanis design. She was inspired by our new Leaf and Sky papers, and wanted to create a fun and preppy holiday card using those colors.
engraving ink: vine | foil stamping: white matte | fonts: karol sans + macadamia smooth | paper: sky 2-ply | card size: a-7 (tier 3) | mounted photo print size: 3.5 x 3.5 | liner: galanis pattern in white on leaf text | envelope: sky | digital addressing ink: vine
Below, she’s reimagined the design in a more traditional way, featuring a dark blue paper and envelope.
foil stamping: ice shine + frost shine | fonts: karol sans + macadamia smooth | paper: dark blue 2-ply | card size: a-7 (tier 3) | mounted photo print size: 3.5 x 3.5 | liner: galanis pattern foil stamped in frost shine on sky text | envelope: sky | digital addressing ink: white
We worked with our friends at Smitten Boutique to create Elizabeth and Joshua’s gorgeous save the dates. Our Leone save the date inspired the layout. We updated to a warm palette using copper foil stamping and envelope liner, with a khaki card. Updated fonts provided a more modern look, while keeping the layered debossing and foil stamping.
Today we are celebrating our friend Frances Ledgewood of Ledgewood Fine Stationery in Harvest, Alabama. With an impressive twenty-year career, Frances is a true luminary in the wedding industry. Below, Frances shares the passion and inspiration behind the company and team’s success.
Q: Tell us a little bit about yourself. I’ve been married for ten wonderful years, a testament to my belief in the enduring power of love and marriage. My family is my cornerstone, including my three delightful children who fill my life with joy and laughter. Not to forget my two Persian cats, who add a touch of elegance and charm to my daily life.
Q: What sets you apart in the wedding industry? Ledgewood Fine Stationery understands that planning a wedding can be both exciting and overwhelming, and are dedicated to making the process of creating wedding invitations as joyful and seamless as possible. My collaborative approach allows me to work closely with brides, guiding them through each step of the design process. This partnership not only results in a design that exceeds expectations but also creates a memorable and enjoyable experience for our clients.
Wedding invitations are more than just pieces of paper; they are keepsakes that capture the essence of a couple’s love story. Ledgewood Fine Stationery understands the sentimental value that these invitations hold, and are honored to play a part in creating memories that will be cherished for a lifetime. Our passion for paper is fueled by the knowledge that our creations will become treasured mementos, serving as a tangible reminder of a couple’s special day.
Q: What inspires you? We believe that every wedding invitation is a work of art. Our passion for paper crafts runs deep, and it is this fervor that drives us to create intentional, handcrafted designs that capture the essence of each couple’s unique love story. We draw inspiration from our client’s stories, personalities, and wedding uses to craft designs that are not only visually stunning but also deeply personal. Whether it is the luxurious feel of cotton paper or the subtle shimmer of a beveled edge, Ledgewood Fine Stationery believes that the right paper can elevate an invitation from ordinary to extraordinary.
Q: What is the most rewarding aspect of what you do? Building meaningful relationships is truly at the heart of what we do at Ledgewood Fine Stationery, and we couldn’t be more passionate about it. The journey of crafting wedding invitations is not just a creative endeavor for us—it’s a year-long tapestry of collaboration, communication, and connection with our clients. Each conversation, every shared vision, and the countless revisions turn into a beautiful relationship that transcends the boundaries of business. The rewarding aspect of this process is seeing how these bonds grow over time. It’s witnessing the excitement in our voices as we bring dreams to life, the trust client place in us to capture the essence of their special day, and the joy that comes from delivering something truly unique and personal. These interactions are the lifeblood of Ledgewood Fine Stationery; they fuel our creativity and push us to excel in every detail, knowing that each invitation is a piece of our story.
Q: How has working with Bella Figura impacted your business? The foundation of any exquisite wedding invitation is the paper itself. We are passionate about sourcing the finest quality paper— and for that we love Bella Figura. Their vast variety of paper textures, weights, and finishes are each chosen to enhance the overall aesthetic of the invitation. From traditional letterpress to modern digital printing, we carefully select the technique that best suits the design.
We created these colorful holiday cards with our friends at Paper Caper. Our Baldwin and Dahlman holiday samples provided the inspiration. We used the layout and fonts of the Baldwin, combined with the whimsical warm foil tones from the Dahlman. The ornament foil liner pattern is printed in champane matte on metallic rose quartz paper. Metallic red thread perfectly matches the red shine foil edge.
foil stamping: red shine | pink pearl shine | champagne matte | fonts: boheme floral, classico bold | paper: bella cotton white 2-ply | card size: sq-5 | foil edging: red shine | metallic thread: red | liner: ornaments pattern in champagne matte on rose quartz | envelope: bella cotton white | customization #69497
Zoe and Joe worked with our friends at No Regrets to create their lovely, fresh save the dates. We created an interlocking monogram. French blue and garden letterpress are used on the card, with garden edge painting enhancing the green elements. The envelope features a digitally printed version of our Augusta pattern, perfect for a summer wedding.
letterpress inks: garden + french blue | fonts: wordless script + argent + 1769 display | paper: bell a smooth cotton white 2-ply | card size: sq-6 | edge painting: garden | liner: augusta pattern in french blue | envelope: bella cotton white | customization #71056
Elissa and Michael worked with our friends at Creative Parties to create their lovely floral invitation suite. We created a custom pattern using our rose 2 + 3 motifs. This pattern was debossed on the invitation card, and repeated in white on light gray on the envelope liner. The cards were letterpressed in taupe, a beautiful compliment to the light gray envelope and liner. Corner rounding the cards added a romantic touch.
letterpress ink: taupe + blind deboss | foil stamping: white matte | fonts: adobe garamond pro, mozart script regular | paper: bella cotton white 1-ply + 2-ply + light gray 1-ply | invites size: f-8 | corners: rounded | liner: custom pattern in white digital on light gray | envelope: light gray | customization #71142
