Michelle and Guri welcomed baby Ruby with these letterpress goose birth announcements and stationery created with the help of our friends at Marissa Allie Designs. We printed in black letterpress with a touch of persimmon to highlight the simple and sweet custom artwork.
letterpress inks: black + persimmon | paper: bella smooth cotton white 1-ply + 2-ply | envelopes: bella cotton white pointed flap | digital liners: supplied pattern in black | Marissa Allie Designs | customization #39108
Courtney and Kenneth worked with our friends at Magnificent Milestones to create these black tie wedding invitations for their recent celebration. We printed their invitations in classic black letterpress and gold foil but added some unexpected touches to truly personalize their suite – like a custom pocketfold featuring their personal monograms, fuchsia edge painting, and a custom diecut bowtie belly band printed in gold foil on our Bella Black paper.
letterpress ink: black | foil stamping: gold matte | paper: bella smooth cotton white 1-ply + 2-ply | edge painting: fuchsia | envelope: bella cotton white | foil stamped liner: pearse pattern in gold matte | Magnificent Milestones | customization #37860
Introducing colored papers and envelopes was a major highlight from our most recent custom collection. Now we’ve added white digital envelope addressing in white ink so we can match your fonts to your invitations for a perfectly coordinated look.
White digital guest and return addressing shown on our Bella Black, Bella Blue, Jute, Bella Light Gray, and Bella Blue envelopes.
Our Wilder suite, shown with white digital guest and return addressing on our Bella Light Gray envelopes.
Our Garnet suite, shown with white digital guest and return addressing on our Bella Blue envelopes.
Our Alcott suite, shown with white digital guest and return addressing on our Bella Gray envelopes.
We were overjoyed to have the chance to make Jordyn and Manny’s stationery vision come to life and even more thrilled to see how beautifully the couple’s special day came together. The Amadore Antique design reflected their wedding perfectly with a Spanish flair, dressed up in navy letterpress and gold matte foil, colors that were accented throughout the day. The wedding was held at one of the oldest hotels in the United States, La Fonda on the Plaza. Jordyn and Manny’s guests were surrounded by Santa Fe traditions like a live mariachi band promenade through the plaza and personal touches like a surprise recording of Jordyn singing “The Nearness of You” as a gift to Manny.
We’ll let Jordyn take it from here to share even more about her elegant destination wedding in Santa Fe:
What was the inspiration for the wedding? What sort of look/feel were you going for?
We discussed weddings, what they mean, and what we want them to communicate to the world. I thought weddings should focus on the joy and solemnity of the commitment, while Manny envisioned a grand celebration to be shared. Everything began to take shape from these conversations. My vision for the wedding took on a polished and glowing aesthetic with old-world Spanish charm. The first time Manny and I spoke was because of the t-shirt he was wearing that he bought from Spain and it just so happened that I lived there while I was in college. Two nights later, he took me on our first date to a Spanish restaurant. His family is Mexican-American, so we also wanted to include their heritage as well. We had just moved from El Paso, Texas to Santa Fe, New Mexico, a storied place born of the intertwining beauty of these cultures. It was the perfect location and an exciting destination for our guests.
What were some of your favorite parts of the day?
Every part of the day was special, brimming with anticipation and meaning, but without question, the happiest moment was our vows. I was filled with the most profound, total joy and sense of peace. That’s fitting I suppose, since those are the adjectives I wrote down to describe our relationship, back in Belize during the first days I wore our ring.
Advice to future bride’s planning their own wedding?
First, DIY doesn’t have to mean make-it-yourself. I think of my wedding as hand-curated, not hand-made. Craft projects take time and skill and I didn’t have either. Consider your talents. I’m a singer, so I recorded a song that is special to us. I didn’t go to a studio instead I bought a quality mic off Amazon and recorded it in my closet. I think that definitely counts as DIY! Always keep the guests’ perspective in mind as well. We hated to make everyone travel to our wedding but given the far-flung nature of our clans, it was necessary. In thanks, we took their comfort, happiness, and convenience into account in every detail. Lastly, evoke what seemed magical about weddings when you were little, even if you’re the only one who will notice. Cascade bouquets were all the rage during my childhood in the 90’s, and I was captivated by them. I wanted a Pinterest-worthy wedding, though, so I ordered a hand-tied bouquet instead. At the last minute, I changed to a cascade. I really felt like a bride when I held it for the first time, and I still feel that magic every time I see a photo.
Anything else you want to share?
Many personal details precious to us enriched the night. My late grandfather gave his wife a gold locket on their wedding day in 1949. She cried when she saw that little something borrowed pinned to my bouquet. At 87 years, her presence with us that day was absolutely priceless. My brother is a competitive pistol shooter, so I gave him 9mm bullet cufflinks at the rehearsal dinner that he wore the day of the wedding. The groom gave me a gold necklace with my new monogram and I gave him a collection of boudoir photos. A conch shell from Belize held flowers with a photo of Manny and I from the proposal on the favor table. Even the last moment of the night held a special surprise with a recording of me singing “The Nearness of You” playing for our last dance.
Photography: Elizabeth Wells Photography | Venue: La Fonda on the Plaza | Coordination: Maria Socha, Sealed with a Kiss | Officiant: Marilee Harrison | Florals: Margaret Bost | Videography: Luminance Wedding Films | Stationery: Bella Figura | Linens: BBJ Linens | Makeup: Monica Stark | Hair: Jessica Jung | Cake: Simply Sweet by Darci | Tuxedos: The Black Tux | Bride’s dress: Morilee | Bridesmaid dresses: Sangria | Calligraphy: eDanae
The modern lines and relaxed typography of our Rowan design are complimented by organic touches like rustic greenery and a warm, neutral palette.
bride + groom, table setting, chairs, flowers | table setting | favors | fireplace
We had the pleasure of printing these bridal shower invitations based on our Nightfall design for Sarah’s bridal shower held at the iconic Freds at Barneys in New York. The sweet palette of tawny foil and tea rose highlighted the edgy, modern design and paired nicely with the geometric envelope liner in the palest of pinks.
letterpress ink: tea rose | foil stamping: tawny matte | paper: bella cotton white 1-ply | envelope: bella cotton white | digital liner: rhine pattern in blush | Bella Figura NYC | customization #38389
Our friends at Press Paperie helped George’s parents customize our Roosevelt design for his gold foil stamped graduation announcements. They chose our Bella Blue paper for a strong, masculine presentation and honored his soon to be alma mater with a mesa envelope liner and edge painting in the same hue. We wish George much luck and success!
foil stamping: gold matte | fonts: didot + brandon | paper: bella blue 2-ply | edge painting: mesa | envelope: bella blue 2-ply | digital liner: classic color pattern in mesa | Press Paperie | customization #37508
In this reimaginging of our Townsend design, formal typography pairs with a jewel-toned palette for a look fit for any stately, elegant affair.
letterpress ink: marsala | foil stamping: gold shine | fonts: bentham + bodega | paper: white | invite size: sq7 | digital liner: tristan pattern in peony + myrtle + marsala + rose quartz | original design by Amy Graham Stigler | customization by Racheal Bumbolo
cake + tablescape | bride
Earlier this summer we had the pleasure of teaming up with some talented Syracuse-area wedding vendors for a romantic styled shoot. Our floral Eden invitation suite helped set the tone for the shoot, which featured pale pink design elements, vintage decor with modern hints of gold, and lots of blush flowers. The shoot took place in a few of our favorite downtown Syracuse locations, including historic Franklin Square! Take a look at some of our favorite photos from the shoot below – many thanks to Julianna at Pastel Makeup & Style for coordinating all of these beautiful details!
Photographer: Nicole Lagoe | Models: Noelle White (AMS Models and Talent) + Anthony Grenga (Freelance) | Bridal Boutique: Bliss Bridal | Men’s formalwear: Giovanni’s Tuxedos | Jewelry: Elisha Joy Jewelry Boutique | Hair: Marisa’s Fortress of Beauty | Makeup: Pastel Makeup & Style | Desserts: Sugar & Co. | Florist: Leaf & Stem | Vintage Furniture: Driftwood & Glitter | Invitations: Eden by Lindsy Talarico for Bella Figura
We worked with Allison and Henning at our flagship store in Manhattan, helping make their Tuscan-inspired custom illustrated wedding invitations a reality. We hand-illustrated the impressive iron gates of their bucolic venue as well as a map outlining the sites to see while in Italy. Their invitation was kept simple and elegant in a clean, organic palette of vine and gold that perfectly complemented the artful illustrations on the pocketfold.
letterpress ink: vine | foil stamping: gold matte | fonts: monte carlo pro + serlio | paper: bella cotton white 1-ply + 2-ply | envelope: bella cotton white pointed flap | foil stamped liner: classic color pattern in gold matte | Bella Figura NYC | customization #36740
Using a soft, sophisticated palette of blue and a sweet floral envelope liner, these romantic wedding invitations inspired by our Picket design would be right at home at any garden or farm wedding.
letterpress insk: navy + carolina | fonts: adelicia + moravia | paper: ivory | invite size: F-8 | digital liner: elegant garden pattern in petal | original design+ customization by lindsy talarico
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We were honored to work with Peta Murgatroyd and Maksim Chmerkovskiy to create these luxe custom wedding invitations for their July celebration at Oheka Castle. The Dancing with the Stars duo let their elegant venue inspire their invitations, which featured our Charleston die-cut shape and blind debossed damask patterning. Peta and Maks chose a romantic script font for their text, which we printed in gold matte foil on our ultra thick 2-ply ivory cotton paper. We printed reply cards, Shabbat Dinner cards, and a farewell pool party invitation on our 1-ply ivory cotton paper to round out the suite. Many thanks to Maks and Peta for choosing us to help set the tone for their beautiful big day – it was an honor to be a part of this star-studded wedding!
