Designer Lindsy Talarico has taken the original airy, coastal Boundary design straight into the city with stark black and fresh, pink floral tones to create a much edgier look fit for a chic, urban affair.
letterpress ink: black | font: sans capitals | hand calligraphy: lorelei style | paper: white | invite size: f-8 | liner: diego pattern in shell | original design + customization by Lindsy Talarico
The moment Bradley placed Taylor’s ring on her finger, the first snowflakes of the year started to gently fall in Sun Valley, Idaho, as if mother nature had planned this magical moment all along. We couldn’t have been luckier to create this happy couple’s refined letterpress wedding invitations to match their one of a kind day. Bradley and Taylor decided to pair our Tawny Matte foil with our Olive letterpress ink to create a rustic yet elegant color combination which was a theme that was carried throughout the set. Each card was adorned with a sweet antler cartouche surrounding their monogram creating an overall cohesive feel to the suite. As a final wow factor, an incredible leather pocket created by 10 West Leatherworks gave this suite a place to call home. This show-stopper wouldn’t have been possible without the help of our friend Kathleen at Embrey Press. Get a little glimpse into Bradley and Taylor’s special day below:
foil stamping: tawny matte | letterpress ink: olive | fonts: supplied | paper: 2 ply bella smooth cotton | customization: 41084 | Embrey Press | photography: Dev Khalsa
We have our friends at Hudson Paperie to thank for these traditional floral wedding invitations that we printed for Juliana and Robert’s winter wedding. We printed the entire suite in tawny matte foil for a formal feel and used an elegant script font for added flair. The pocketfold was unadorned on the outside to make the unexpected floral pattern on the inside a lovely surprise.
foil stamping: tawny matte | fonts: adelais + moravia | paper: bella smooth cotton white 1-ply + 2-ply | pocketfold: tawny matte on bella smooth cotton white 1-ply | customization #39615
Alder is a modern and airy take on a traditional botanical wedding invitation, inspired by lush greenery and vintage typography. “The bold blind debossed foliage paired with classic type is sure to grab your guests attention,” says designer Jessica Downs. “This elegant design is perfect for a modern museum wedding or a classic garden affair.”
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A darker, moodier take on the original light and airy Alder design makes a dramatic statement with it’s lush botanical elements and refined typography.
letterpress ink: hunter | font: garamond | paper: white | invite size: f-8 | liner: diego in copper matte foil + hunter digital | original design + customization by Jessica Downs
If your guests are local or you have a small number of guests that have to travel, your save the dates can be sent 4-6 months prior to your wedding. For destination weddings that require most or all of your guests to travel you’ll want to send them 6-12 month in advance. That goes for weddings during peak times, too – like Fourth of July weekend on Martha’s Vineyard, for example.
You literally want your guests to save the date for your wedding, so it goes without saying that the date and location should be included. Details like the time and venue are best saved for the wedding invitation, since you can’t be sure they won’t change. Destination wedding save the dates often include suggested accommodations, must-see attractions, and travel details, and if you’re using a wedding website you’ll want to include that, too. Don’t worry if you don’t have the particulars ironed out yet – the finer details can be included along with your wedding invitations or added to your wedding website as they are finalized.
Because save the dates lack the longevity of other wedding stationery staples they aren’t subject to traditional etiquette rules. What does that mean for you? To start, you can be as formal or informal as you’d like. You can use the save the date to set the tone for your wedding or you can treat it as a separate piece altogether. You can send a short and sweet card or you can send a trifold or grommeted package that provides a detailed glimpse of the celebration to come. There are no tried and true rules that must be followed, so have as much fun (or as little) with your save the dates as you’d like.
With over 300 wedding designs, we have save the dates for every wedding. Browse our save the date gallery or check out save the dates from these Bella Figura couples. All of our designs are customizable and can transform to meet your needs for your special day.
Jordan and Rory worked with our friends at The Papery of Philadelphia on the design of their palm tree wedding invitations for their recent Vizcaya celebration. The chose our Theon design in charcoal letterpress and bronze shine foil and added a simple palm tree motif that we carried throughout their suite, including on their custom envelope liner. The overall look epitomized Miami chic.
letterpress ink: charcoal | foil stamping: bronze shine | paper: bella cotton white 1-ply + 2-ply | foil edging: bronze shine | envelope: bella cotton white | liner: custom pattern in celadon | customization #40908
Katharine and William worked with us at our flagship store in Manhattan to customize our Annabell design for their Arizona wedding. We made some significant alterations to their desert inspired wedding invitations, including customizing the artwork to make it compatible for letterpress printing. Their custom liner artwork brought to life a vibrant palette and further tied in the cacti theme.
letterpress inks: marsala + blind deboss (no ink) | foil stamping: bronze shine | fonts: moravia + caleigh | edge painting: mesa | paper: bella smooth cotton white 1-ply + 2-ply | envelope: bella cotton white | liner: submitted pattern in cmyk | Bella Figura NYC | customization #39760
Natural brick, dark blue hues, metallic accents, and modern meets vintage style inspired designer Racheal Bumbolo’s Elon design. “Starting with the Cadillac Service Garage as my main source of inspiration, it was easy to pull elements together,” says Racheal. “Focusing on a clean modern layout was key – clean lines, classic typography, hand calligraphy accents, and hand drawn branches for a slightly eclectic feel.”
We had the pleasure of helping Amanda and Daryl create their hand calligraphy wedding invitations for their vineyard wedding in California. Elizabeth Hardin‘s hand lettering was printed in classic black ink to compliment the vibrant palette introduced throughout their ceremony and reception by way of bright florals, vintage carnival glass and the incredible ocean view. Visit Style Me Pretty to see the rest of the wedding!
Stationery: Bella Figura | Lounge and Bar Rentals: Found Vintage Rentals | Linens: La Tavola Fine Linen Rental | Florist: The Southern Table | Hair and Makeup: Design Visage | Ceremony and Reception: Catalina View Gardens | Photographer: Charla Storey Photography | Cake: Sweet and Saucy Shop | Calligraphy: Harts and Quills | Rentals: Classic Party Rentals | Wedding Planner/Wedding Designer: Birds Of A Feather Events | Catering: Made By Meg | Entertainment: Vox DJs
Colleen and Matthew worked with our friends at Ipanema Press to create these classic black letterpress wedding invitations for their New York City wedding. They started with our ever-popular Deveril design but opted for a vertical layout on ivory paper for an ultra formal feel. They added a blind debossed border and an elegant flourish in tawny foil. Together with black envelopes and a black and tawny foil stamped liner, these simple additions exuded sophistication and understated elegance.
letterpress inks: black + blind deboss (no ink) | foil stamping: tawny matte | fonts: impression + danube | paper: bella cotton ivory 1-ply + 2-ply | envelope: bella black | foil stamped liner: pearse pattern in tawny matte on bella black text | Ipanema Press | customization #40840
Our friends at Inviting Place worked with Barbara and Arlo to create these golden anniversary invitations to celebrate their milestone anniversary and joint birthdays. We brought in our Bella Gray paper on the belly band and reply envelope to compliment the charcoal and gold matte palette used throughout the suite.
letterpress ink: charcoal | foil stamping: gold matte | fonts + artwork: submitted | paper: bella smooth cotton white 1-ply + 2-ply | foil edging: gold matte | envelope: bella cotton white | liner: custom pattern in charcoal | Inviting Place | customization #41322