We've added a few new designs to our wedding collection this year, and we're so excited about them! Wildflowers is a letterpress invitation set inspired by a lush flower garden, full of all sorts of floral beauties. The invitation card has a gorgeous floral border that we printed in black ink, so you can really see all of the details. The text is printed in a pale pink for a nice contrast and to soften the look.
We added a really pretty rose to the envelope liner, and printed it in a tint of pink on some pale pink paper. Its such a nice surprise when you open the envelope! Another detail is the belly band, adorned with daisies and the wedding website information. These pieces really complete the set for a luxe invitation experience.
We've expanded upon our wording etiquette guide and added a section to our website to make it easier for you while making decisions about your invitations. Additionally, there are website and information card options to peruse. We hope these guidelines are helpful, as we want to make sure every detail is covered in your invitation process. Feel free to reach out to us if you have more questions!
We often get questions about how to choose the right wording for wedding invitations. It can be a little confusing trying to figure out how to clearly communicate the details and the style of your event. Most importantly, remember that the wording should reflect the overall style of your special day. Whether you're having a formal affair or a backyard shindig, we have a simple guide to help you navigate wedding wording etiquette.
Invitations: Below are some examples of wedding invitations we have printed recently with different wording variations, as well as some other tips.
For the bride and groom's names, if you're having a traditional wedding, use full names: Sarah Elizabeth Smith and Adam Thomas Brown If you're having a more casual wedding, you can use just your first names: Sarah and Adam
For the parents hosting a traditional wedding: Mr. and Mrs. John Smith For the parents hosting a more informal wedding: John and Rachel Smith
If your ceremony is in a place of worship: request the honour of your presence at the marriage of their daughter If your ceremony is in a secular location: request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of their daughter
If the ceremony and reception take place in the same venue: Cocktails, dinner and dancing to follow If the ceremony and reception are at different locations: Reception immediately following, Countryside Hotel Or you can use a totally different separate reception card, but make sure to mention the time if the reception does not immediately follow.
Couple Hosting with Both Parents
Couple Hosting
Bride's Parents Hosting
Bride and Groom's Parents Hosting Together
Bride's Parents Hosting; mention Groom's Parents
Divorced Parents Hosting
Response Cards: Response cards should always have a respond by date, shown clearly at the top or bottom of the card. You can opt for a simple design, with a blank space for your guests to write a note, or spell everything out for them to make sure they provide with all the pertinent information.
Sometimes, you will need your guests to choose an entree option. In this case, you can use wording such as: Please initial an entree option for each guest
If you have many events, and need to know how many of your guests will be attending each, you can add a space that says: Number Attending
You may also provide a space for guests to let you know of any dietary restrictions by noting it and leaving a space at the bottom of the card.
We recently added a couple of new letterpress greeting cards to our collection. We debuted a new card for Valentine's Day Card with a classic love poem; Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, Sugar is Sweet and so are You. The bright rose and violet really spell it all out for the recipient! We also designed a new birthday card with a cute kitten wearing a bright pink bow - a nice card for a granddaughter, niece or any cat lover. You can purchase them in our online shop now.
In anticipation of summer, we were itching to design something new for our wedding collection. We were inspired by some beautiful illustrations of green palm trees and leaves. This letterpress suite is perfect for a destination wedding on a lush island (even better if you're lucky enough to live somewhere tropical!) The envelopes are a lined with giant green palm printed liners, and we added a pink flamingo belly band for a bright contrast of color. Its a fun design that also works well for a formal wedding. Take a look below to see a bit of the letterpress printing process.
Check out more of our new wedding designs on our website!
Karen from Smashing the Glass featured the gorgeous wedding of Natalie & Alex recently. We worked with them on their wedding invitations and just loved the whole suite! Its so nice to get a glimpse of the wedding, after working with a couple and we were so excited to see some of their beautiful photos. It was such a romantic wedding, and the bride and groom looked so wonderfully happy!
The winter blues are real, so we're thinking of sunny days in Mexico to pass the time. Last year, we designed these invitations for a lovely couple having a destination wedding. They wanted to incorporate the symbol of a zia sun into the design, as well as a nod to the beach with a wave illustration. We created a custom monogram featuring the sun and their initials. We letterpress printed the suite in gold and a subtle tint, including a custom envelope liner. Overall, it had an elegant, but laid back vibe, much like a destination wedding in Mexico!
We loved working on these invitations for Elaine and Euan for their destination wedding in Scotland last year. They wanted invitations that were modern, yet formal and our Hudson design fit the bill. For a more personal touch, we added an image of the castle they were married in to the top of the invite, and a floral image that they supplied to the information card. The whole set was letterpress printed in charcoal gray and bright red ink on warm white paper.
Fun fact: Wedding Breakfast is a term used by our friends across the pond in the UK. Traditionally, the bride and groom are fasting prior to the prior to their wedding, and would thus be breaking their fast at the reception.
