Our Indian Summer invitation design was perfectly suited for Abbey and Grant’s September wedding. Folk art inspired floral motifs and harvest hued ink colors set the tone for their celebration at the family farm in Pennsylvania. 
letterpress inks: antique gold + amber | font: sofia | paper: bella cotton 1-ply + 2-ply ivory | rounded corners | customization #18257 | The Pleasure of Your Company
Our Simple Charms wedding invitation design was the perfect introduction to Elizabeth and Edmund’s sunset wedding in California. A mid-century modern color palette and a mosaic tile inspired pattern complimented the whimsical hand calligraphy of Debi Zeinert.
letterpress inks: mesa + taupe | font: holden | paper: bella cotton 1-ply + 2-ply white | edge painting: mesa | envelope: bella cotton white | hand calligraphy: paisley style | envelope liner: refined mosaic pattern in chartreuse + taupe inks | customization #19121 | Seaside Papery
Our Keswick (by Beth Ann Seal) letterpress wedding invitations are given a modern color twist in this quirky customization. Letterpress printed in garden and clover inks, they are perfectly contrasted with shocking pops of mesa edge paint on all pieces (yes that’s right every card). This couple also benefited from our 10% off promotion (10% off if you purchase 6 printed pieces). See more details and the small print here!
inks: clover + garden | fonts: tropez + jubilant | paper: 2-ply ivory | invite size: sq-7 | liner: the vintage river pattern in mesa ink | edge painting: mesa | client coordinator: christie jones | in-house designer: lindsy aragona
A true story-book romance is reflected in this letterpress wedding invitation of Linden Summer design (by Lindsy Aragona). Completed with a metallic bronze pocketfold, this entire set has a vintage, yet whimsical feel. The invitation and additional pieces are adorned with soft Espresso ink branches and delicate Champagne ink leaves. You cannot help but fall in love.
ink: espresso + champagne | fonts: luster roman | calligraphy style: clermont by debi zeinert | paper: 1-ply ivory | invite size: a-7 | liner: the reverse european formal pattern in espresso ink | pocketfold: bronze | client coordinator: christie jones | in-house designer: lindsy aragona
This couple benefited from our 10% off promotion (10% off if you purchase 6 printed pieces) and our free CHARITY favor card promotion. See more details and the small print here!
by Lindsy Aragona, In-house Graphic Designer.
This simple, chic Bleecker Modern (by Jessica Tierney) letterpress wedding invitation suite is a perfect precursor to any classy yet down to basics wedding. With it’s ultra modern font paired with Aubergine, Charcoal and a hint of Fuchsia edge paint you can’t go wrong, it’s like letterpress poetry. Bundle this all up in a Ash pocketfold and our Modern Canopy envelope liner in fuchsia, you’ll have your guests as excited about them as you are!
inks: charcoal + aubergine | fonts: knockout | paper: 2-ply white | invite size: sq-7 | liner: reverse modern canopy pattern in fuchsia ink| edge painting: fuchsia | pocketfold: ash | client coordinator: christie jones | in-house designer: racheal decker
We thought we’d share a fun round up of some of the awesome letterpress directions and accommodations cards we’ve printed in recent months. Some of them include maps and other details and some of them simply refer guests to a website with lots of extra information to make their travel easier. Accommodations cards are especially helpful if you’ve negotiated group rates at local hotels so guests know where to book their room. Check out these ideas for tons of great letterpress inspiration!
{Letterpress directions card in Flourish.}
{Tara accommodations + directions website card.}
{Tennyson letterpress directions card.}
{Directions card in Tuileries.}
We printed these lovely Papillon letterpress wedding invitations for an upcoming October wedding. They were printed in deep blue and pumpkin inks with a coordinating persimmon envelope liner. A letterpress directions card provides guests with necessary travel information and a map of the local area. We love this great color combination, it’s a bit unexpected and yet perfect for fall.
Deciding which pieces to include when deciding on your letterpress wedding invitations can be a bit confusing if you’re just starting to research so we thought it would be helpful to share some of the pieces we print most often and how you might use them. The great thing about all of these pieces is that you can pick and choose just those elements that are relevant to your event and fit comfortably within your budget, lending a lot of flexibility as you decide on your invitation suite.
{Save the Dates}
While not especially traditional, Save the Dates are becomingly increasing popular. Initially, Save the Dates {Cartoccio design featured above} were used almost exclusively for destination weddings, but we’re seeing a growing number of couples opting to send letterpress Save the Dates in advance of the wedding invitation to give guests a heads up on the upcoming event. Some simply list a date and location, while others might note a wedding website or specific venue. Usually couples send Save the Dates anywhere from six months to a year in advance, depending on the length of their engagement. Save the Dates are especially helpful when you are expecting a lot of out of town guests, but are by no means a requirement.
{Invitations}
Your invitation card {Mimosa is shown above} is arguably the most important element among all others and even despite the dawn of the e-card age, most couples still have a preference for traditional invitations, letterpress invitations being among the favorites. A general rule of thumb is that invitations include the date, time and location of the festivities and are sent to guests six to eight weeks in advance. Etiquette has long dictated the wording of invitations, although these days there is an increasing flexibility in how you word your invitation to guests. While we love printing traditional invitations, we also love to see how our brides and grooms get creative with language as they welcome guests to celebrate their union. With our wide range of letterpress invitation designs, there is truly something for every couple.
{Reception Cards}
Traditionally, reception cards {Deveril reception card above} were enclosed along with the main invitation and listed the time and place of the wedding reception only, while the invitation card itself was reserved exclusively for ceremony details. Reception information can easily be included on the bottom of the invitation, though some couples prefer to have a separate letterpress reception card if their reception is being held at a different location later in the evening, or if there are separate guest lists for each events. One great way to save money is to forgo the reception card, which is not only budget friendly, but also eco friendly too as it saves on paper. What’s not to love?
{Reply Cards/Postcards}
Reply cards {Lovebirds letterpress design above} as we know them are actually a modern custom, as traditionally invitations did not include RSVP information. Rather, it was customary for guests to reply with a hand written note on their own stationery. How sweet is that? While this particular practice is largely a thing of the past, we do see a number of couples printing requests for replies directly on the invitation and forgoing a reply card altogether, sometimes directing guests to a website or email address. Another common option is the choice of a letterpress reply postcard in lieu of a reply card with envelope. Again there are is a lot of flexibility with what information is included on a reply card and these days it might include not only the names and number of guests, but also meal selections and where the guests might be lodging for the weekend.
{Website Cards}
Website cards are another modern evolution in wedding stationery and are often just small cards printed with a website address providing information on events, accommodations, directions, local attractions, and miscellaneous information that might be useful to guests. While not a traditional element, letterpress website cards are very useful for spreading the word that you have a wedding website and that you’d like guests to visit. Some couples even opt to print extras so they can keep them on hand to give out when friends and family ask wedding-related questions. What a great idea!
{Directions/Accommodation Cards}
An increasing number of couples are opting to include direction and/or accommodations cards these days, especially as more couples plan destination or weekend-long events. We’re printing a growing number of directions cards and accommodations cards, sometimes one and the same, providing an abundance of really useful information for guests looking to make travel arrangements. It’s an extra element of hospitality that never goes overlooked by guests as anyone can appreciate not having to take extra time to research the best places to stay or how to get to the ceremony. It’s also possible to print directions on one side of a card and accommodation information on the other, even with letterpress, which is another great way to save money and save paper while still providing guests with great information.
{Tips for Deciding Which Pieces to Include}
– Determine the information that would be most useful to your guests given the details of your particular event and make that your focus
– Combine pieces where possible to help accommodate your budget
– Get creative! Don’t be afraid to include something totally unique or nontraditional, especially if you think it might be helpful for your guests
– Make it your own – letting your personalities shine through will always guarantee a beautiful letterpress invitation suite
We are always willing to answer questions and help you decide what invitation elements are perfect for you and your event. If you’re considering letterpress wedding invitations and wondering what pieces to include, let us know and we’re happy to help with ideas!