Nicole and Cole worked with the team at our NYC studio to create their wonderfully beachy invitation suite. Crisp seamist letterpress is used throughout. The bright blue tone coordinates perfectly with the water in the vintage map liner pattern.
letterpress ink: seamist | fonts: wordless script + sweet sans + at sackers roman heavy | bella cotton white 2-ply + 1-ply | invite size: f-8 | liner: supplied pattern | envelope: bella cotton white customization #70502
We worked with our friends at Shindig Paperie to bring Rachel and Edmond’s vibrant invite suite to life. The blind embossed, and full color floral crests are from our Willington suite. The gatefold wrap is printing with the complimentary Nora florals, giving the suite added vibrancy.
letterpress ink: garden | foil stamping: gold matte | embossing: blind | digital ink: cmyk | fonts: stipa willington + quincy | paper: bella smooth cotton white 2=ply + 1-ply + pastel pink 1-ply | invite size: f-8 | die cut shape: winston | liner: unprinted white text | envelope: bella cotton white | customization #69940
We worked with our friends at Papermade Studio to create this beautiful and botanical invitation suite. Our Novella sample was customized by updating the invite to our smooth white stock. Throughout the suite, chambray letterpress is used. The event and ceremony cards were printed on our soft blue handmade paper. The botanical border from the welcome party card was reimagined to frame the rehearsal dinner invitation.
letterpress ink: chambray | font: didot | paper: bella smooth cotton bright white 2-ply + 1-ply + bella handmade soft blue | invite size: f-8 | liner: novella pattern in chambray | envelope: bella cotton white | customization #70155
We had the absolute pleasure of working with Elliot and Joseph and their wedding planner Tzo Ai of Ang Weddings and Events to create their beautiful wedding stationery. We created a custom design inspired by our Vianna sample suite. The use of spruce throughout gave guests a first glimpse of the sophisticated, botanic filled event to come. Their wedding at Chelsea Square was absolutely stunning, and we’re thrilled to have been a small part of their special day.
Our friends at Berings worked with Annie and Trent to create their beautiful save the dates. The floral frame from our Willington sample creates a lush garden feel by bleeding off the card edges. The vibrant florals are complimented by garden letterpress and edge painting.
letterpress ink: garden | digital ink: cmyk | font: quincy cf light | calligraphy: ginny by virginia lucas hart | paper: bella smooth cotton white 2-ply | save the date size: a-7 | edge paint: garden | envelope: bella cotton white | customization #70161
Libby and Luke worked with our NYC Studio to create their gorgeous handmade wedding suite. Handmade paper with letterpress and modern fonts were the perfect combination to create a truly unique suite. We created a custom envelope liner pattern digitally printed in acadia to compliment the spruce letterpress.
We worked with our friends at Posh Parties and Paper to bring Melanie and Scott’s wedding suite to life. A cane pattern gatefold wrap encloses the invitation card, offering a sneak peek of the beachfront venue. Inside, the invitation card is letterpressed in sea mist and watermelon, with a painted edge. Event cards include more beachy accents, including debossed motifs from our Traditional Palm sample. A custom designed envelope liner pattern ties together all the colors and shapes.
We had the pleasure of working with Alexis and Adam to create their beautiful wedding invitations. Our Novella sample inspired the design, complete with an illustration of the Tuscan venue. They personalized the suite by using our white cotton paper, with stone letterpress. The botanical border from the Novella welcome party card pairs back to the envelope liner.
letterpress ink: stone | fonts: didot | paper: bella handmade white + cotton white 1-ply | invite size: f-8 | liner: novella pattern in stone | envelope: bella cotton white | customization #69634
We worked with our friends at Alligator Soup to create Katerina and Alexander’s save the dates. Our embossed Dendria crest features prominently on the card. Detail text is letterpressed in chambray ink. The Emmerich liner in chambray with white motifs is the perfect compliment to create a stunning save the date.
letterpress ink: chambray | embossing: blind | fonts: diotima + sophia | paper: bella smooth cotton white 1-ply | save the date size: a-6 | liner: emmerich pattern in chambray | envelopes: bella cotton white | customization #68534
We got a chance to chat with Ellen, founder of Proper Notice. Below she shares her creative journey to custom paper, and what continues to set Proper Notice apart after more than three decades in business.
Q: Tell us a little bit about yourself and how your studio came to be? What was your inspiration? I am proud to say that Proper Notice is currently in its 32nd year in business and going strong!
I studied Fine Arts and Fashion at FIT as an undergraduate and I went on to live abroad, honing my fashion and textile skills for many years. Upon my return I saw a hole in the marketplace for custom, fine paper products. I fell instantly in love and developed a passion for beautiful, high quality paper products and translated my organizational, fashion-related skills to those of paper. My business has grown into a trusted provider of exquisite stationery, thanks in part to Bella Figura’s incredible inventory, and my commitment to craftsmanship, attention to detail, and exceptional customer service.
Q: What are some of the most rewarding aspects of your job? My clients provide all the reward I need. I have the best job where I get to experience the pure joy and happiness alongside my clients during a momentous period in their lives. Many times, I have the unique opportunity to work with the same family from the creation of their baby announcements all the way through to their weddings! There is no greater joy than pulling out a baby announcement or mitzvah invitation suite during a client’s first wedding suite consultation – it feels wonderful to know that I have become a lifetime partner to most of my clients.
Q: What are your hopes for the future of your business? As I look to the future, I aspire to continually innovate and expand our design portfolio, incorporating the latest trends and technologies to offer captivating stationery for our clientele. I am always researching new and exciting options in the world of custom paper goods. I attend and join forums created for stationery owners to share ideas and would like to continue creating new and innovative designs for my legacy clientele! My journey is far from over and I am excited about the future of the business. With dedication and creativity and a passion for excellence I strive to continue to provide first rate service to my clients.
Q: Do you have any current trends you’re loving? Right now, I am loving sculpted embossing, watercolor artwork and die cut shaped pieces. All of these allow clients even greater customization to meet their unique, personal style.
Q: What do you think your clients enjoy most about working with you to create their event stationery? We are a completely custom company, so every job is unique. We work closely with our clients to understand their unique needs and preferences, offering multiple, personalized consultations to guide them through the process. We turn our client’s visions into reality offering a wide range of customizable options to suit each client’s individual aesthetic. Our clients repeatedly tell us how grateful they are for our guidance and organization. We provide constant client support and provide timelines and on-going reminders for each family so as to ensure nothing is forgotten along the way.
Q: Anything else we should know or that you would like to share? We provide custom consultation by appointment only out of our design studio located in Jericho, NY. We often work with clients across the globe via Zoom and are happy to ship samples and work long distance if you are not local to our studio. We don’t just stop at invitation suites – we handle all of your “Day Of” needs as well. From cocktail napkins and coasters to escort cards and hotel welcome gifts – we do it all! From elegant, traditional designs to modern, creative layouts, our invites and “Day of” products are crafted with the finest materials to ensure they leave a lasting impression.
Ariel and Cameron worked with our NYC studio to create their wonderfully colorful wedding stationery. Our Delft design inspired the layout, and motifs. The suite was personalized by using a variety of colorful letterpress inks. The envelope liner features a vintage print of a peony. The carolina and garden letterpress inks are repeated on the thank you set and menu. The palette was perfect for a late spring wedding.
letterpress inks: carolina + garden + goldenrod + papaya | digital ink: carolina | fonts: plaza and didot | paper: bella smooth cotton white 2-ply + 1-ply | invite size: f-8 | menu size: 8″ circle die cut | liner: vintage peony pattern in cmyk | envelope: bella cotton white | customizations #70080 + #70671
We worked with Natalie and Zach through our NYC Studio to create their save the dates. The card features classic layout and font letterpressed in hunter ink. A lilac sprig, letterpressed in regalia and hunter is the prefect accent for a spring wedding in New York.
letterpress inks: hunter + regalia | font: adobe garamond | paper: bella smooth cotton ivory 2-ply | save the date size: a-6 | envelope: bella cotton ivory | customization #69409
