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Signature Spotlight: Silver Foil Interlocking Monogram Wedding Invitation

Signature Spotlight· Wedding Invitations

16 Jan

These silver foil wedding invitations feature an interlocking monogram foil pressed into cotton paper. What better way to personalize your wedding invitations than with a custom monogram! The classic typography gives this suite a traditional feel - perfect for a black tie wedding on the East ... Read More about Signature Spotlight: Silver Foil Interlocking Monogram Wedding Invitation

traditional invitation with black border

Signature Spotlight: Simple Border Wedding Invitation

Signature Spotlight· Wedding Invitations

13 Jan

This classic wedding invitation suite features a simple border in black on soft white cotton paper. If you’re planning a traditional wedding at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart in South Bend, Indiana, this invitation design was created with you in mind. Matte black foil is pressed into soft ... Read More about Signature Spotlight: Simple Border Wedding Invitation

vellum and wax seal wedding invitations

Signature Spotlight: Black and Gold Foil Pressed Wedding Invitations with Calligraphy | Soiree

Signature Spotlight· Wedding Invitations

10 Jan

These black and gold foil pressed wedding invitations feature hand calligraphy on black paper and are enclosed in a vellum envelope. The envelope is topped with a black custom wax seal - the perfect place to add a monogram or tiny illustration to fit your wedding theme. Upscale details like ... Read More about Signature Spotlight: Black and Gold Foil Pressed Wedding Invitations with Calligraphy | Soiree

wording for save the date cards

Wedding Save the Date Wording Samples

Wedding Stationery Guide· Wording

5 Jan

Sending a save the date card is the perfect way to set the stage for your wedding. Traditionally sent 6-9 months before the wedding, a save the date gives your guests a sneak peek at your wedding style. It can be an opportunity to share a photo of you and your fiancé or provide your friends and ... Read More about Wedding Save the Date Wording Samples

sample rsvp card wording

Wedding Stationery Guide: RSVP Card Wording Samples

Wedding Stationery Guide· Wording

31 Dec

Now that you know how to word your wedding invitation, it's time to move onto the next piece in your invitation suite: the RSVP card! ... Read More about Wedding Stationery Guide: RSVP Card Wording Samples

wedding insert card wording

Insert Card Wording Samples | The Wedding Stationery Guide

Wedding Stationery Guide· Wording

30 Dec

So you've tackled your wedding invitation wording, figured out your RSVP by date and reply card wording, and decided whether you need a reception card or not. But where do you put your wedding website? And what about hotel accommodations, directions, and the welcome dinner details? Getting ... Read More about Insert Card Wording Samples | The Wedding Stationery Guide

when to use a reception card and how to word it

Wedding Stationery Guide: Reception Card Wording Samples

Wedding Stationery Guide· Wording

29 Dec

So far in the wording portion of the Wedding Stationery Guide, we've covered how to word your wedding invitation and your RSVP card. Next up is the Reception Card! I've found that this can be one of the more confusing pieces of an invitation suite. Do you even need a reception card? What good is ... Read More about Wedding Stationery Guide: Reception Card Wording Samples

wedding invitation wording examples

Wedding Stationery Guide: Wedding Invitation Wording Samples

Wedding Stationery Guide· Wording

28 Dec

Deciding on the wording for your invitation can seem like a daunting task! I've put together this post to take some of the stress out of the process and provide sample wording for your wedding invitations. There is a lot of conflicting information out there- when in doubt I defer to Emily Post for ... Read More about Wedding Stationery Guide: Wedding Invitation Wording Samples

religious christmas cards

Religious Christmas Cards | 2020 Holiday Collection

Holiday· Minted· Zazzle

23 Oct

Sending a religious Christmas card is a great way to celebrate the true meaning of the holiday season! Celebrate Jesus' birth and share your faith with family and friends with one of these gorgeous Christian themed holiday cards featuring scripture messages of faith and love. ... Read More about Religious Christmas Cards | 2020 Holiday Collection

funny pet christmas cards

Funny Pet Christmas Cards | 2020 Holiday Collection

Holiday· Minted

20 Oct

Sometimes laughter is the best medicine and these cheeky holiday cards are sure to bring a smile to your face! Whether your kids or pets have been a little naughty this year, or you simply aren’t in the Christmas spirit, you can still send holiday greetings with a funny Christmas card. Play up the ... Read More about Funny Pet Christmas Cards | 2020 Holiday Collection

Newlywed first christmas cards

Newlywed First Christmas Cards and Save the Dates | 2020 Holiday Collection

Holiday· Minted· Zazzle

12 Oct

If it works out with your wedding stationery timeline, using your Christmas card as an engagement announcement or save the date is so smart! And what better way to celebrate your first married Christmas, than with a Christmas card showing off your wedding photos. I absolutely love that these ... Read More about Newlywed First Christmas Cards and Save the Dates | 2020 Holiday Collection

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Pregnancy Announcement Christmas Cards 2020

Birth Announcements· Holiday· Minted· Zazzle

9 Oct

Pregnancy announcement Christmas cards are the perfect way to share news of your expected bundle of joy! I've rounded up my favorite holiday pregnancy announcements below, and many of the designs could serve as a Christmas birth announcement too! ... Read More about Pregnancy Announcement Christmas Cards 2020

wedding invitations with a venue sketch

Customize Your Wedding Invitations with a Venue Sketch

Custom Wedding Invitations· Wedding Stationery Guide

14 Sep

Trying to decide how to really customize your wedding invitations? A venue sketch is a wonderful option! Whether you're getting married in your hometown chapel, a cathedral downtown, or a private estate, a custom illustration of the wedding venue is the perfect way to give guests a glimpse of your ... Read More about Customize Your Wedding Invitations with a Venue Sketch

traditional letterpress wedding invitations

Signature Spotlight: Letterpress Invitations with Vintage Monogram

Signature Spotlight· Wedding Invitations

9 Sep

Monograms will always hold a special place in my heart. When I first started out in the wedding stationery world, custom monogram designs were my only offering. So it's no surprise that I'm absolutely delighted when a couple wants to add a monogram to their wedding stationery! The vintage ... Read More about Signature Spotlight: Letterpress Invitations with Vintage Monogram

estate wedding calligraphy invitations

Signature Spotlight Estate Wedding Invitations with Calligraphy

Signature Spotlight· Wedding Invitations

3 Aug

Wedding invitations with calligraphy always feel like a custom work of art to me! This classic wedding invitation suite features hand calligraphy in burgundy letterpress on white cotton paper. Finished off with a monogram belly band and watercolor floral envelope liner, this invitation suite is ... Read More about Signature Spotlight Estate Wedding Invitations with Calligraphy

The dunes club upscale beach wedding invitations

Signature Spotlight: Upscale Beach Wedding Invitations with Calligraphy

Signature Spotlight· Wedding Invitations

9 Jul

These elegant invitations featuring calligraphy in gold foil stamping and navy are perfect for an upscale beach wedding at The Dunes Club in Narragansett, Rhode Island!  The Dunes Club is the perfect blend of elegance and nautical, and I wanted the wedding invitation design to convey that ... Read More about Signature Spotlight: Upscale Beach Wedding Invitations with Calligraphy

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2020 Minted Holiday Cards

Holiday· Minted

29 May

It’s the most wonderful time of year – if you’re a stationery designer! While everyone else is looking forward to summer, the past few months I’ve been listening to holiday music and watching Christmas movies, trying to get in a festive spirit. Below are some of my favorite submissions to ... Read More about 2020 Minted Holiday Cards

when you have to postpone your wedding

When you have to postpone your wedding

Wedding Stationery Guide

24 Mar

This isn't a blog post I'd ever planned to share, but if I've learned anything in the past few weeks it's that you have to be flexible and adapt to whatever life throws at you.⁠ ⁠ There's not exactly a "how to plan a wedding during a pandemic" section in the wedding etiquette books 🤷🏼‍♀️ But if ... Read More about When you have to postpone your wedding

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Hello! I´m Sarah - I am a mom, wife, and stationery designer living in southwest Michigan. I believe in God and good manners, love beautiful typography, adore traditions, and am infatuated with pretty paper.
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I’m Sarah, and I create tailor-made wedding stationery for brides that need a simple, classic invitation design with just the right amount of personality.

Banter & Charm is a Michigan wedding invitation design studio based in St. Joseph. Not local? I serve brides throughout Michigan and northern Indiana, Notre Dame, Chicago, the Midwest, and across the US. Read More…

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Unique, out of the ordinary invitations are great Unique, out of the ordinary invitations are great and sooo much fun to design, but I'll always have a sweet spot in my heart for a classic and traditional design. There's a reason some things never go out of style - whether it's a little black dress, the perfect shade of red lipstick, or a perfectly typeset letterpress invitation, they all have a timeless aesthetic that will look classy, not dated, 20 years from now.⁠
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Deciding on the wording for your invitation can se Deciding on the wording for your invitation can seem like a daunting task! In an era of Facebook events and evites, your wedding invitation is probably the first formal, printed invitation you've sent. ⠀⁠
I've put together a post filled with tips and sample wording to take some of the stress out of the process. (Link in profile!)⠀⁠
Have a wedding invitation wording question? Feel free to message me - I'd love to help you out!⠀⁠
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Looking for a save the date design that's a little Looking for a save the date design that's a little different than the traditional photo card? Try this gorgeous combo: the text and details are printed in gold foil on crisp black paper, then a separate photo is mounted to the card for a perfectly sophisticated look.⁠
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The custom invitation design process doesn't have The custom invitation design process doesn't have to be scary or complicated! You can be as involved as you like: direct every last detail, or sit back and allow me to craft the design based on your preferences and selections.⁠
And the finished invitation doesn't have to be over the top or extravagant just because it's custom! To me, a "Custom" invitation is the one that fits you perfectly ♥️⁠
Shown here is a custom invitation suite for @jlkeff 's wedding in Colorado.⁠
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It's been a while since I did a #fridayintroductio It's been a while since I did a #fridayintroductions ⁠so here we go!⁠
Hello! I'm Sarah - I’m a Midwest girl, born and raised in southwest Michigan where I still live today. I’m married to the love of my life, Jake, and am a mom to two adorable children, Abby and Alex. I believe in God and good manners, I treasure family traditions (both old and new), and I’m passionate about beautiful typography and pretty paper. ⁠
Fortunately, my passion is also my full-time job, and I spend my days designing wedding invitations for sweet brides through my stationery company, Banter & Charm. My side hustles also involve designing! Whether it's holiday cards for @minted or funny t-shirt on @zazzle I'm happiest when I'm able to put my creative talents to good use.⁠
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One of the all-time most popular designs in Banter One of the all-time most popular designs in Banter & Charm’s wedding collection is the Harmony invitation suite. This romantic and elegant design features a lace-like pattern pressed into the paper that is stunning, but also a huge source of confusion for many brides. What are the indentations in the paper? Can we change the texture design on the paper? How do you get that pattern pressed in the paper?⁠
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Well, those “indentations” in the paper are called blind letterpress (also referred to as blind impress, blind deboss, embossing, or debossing). Learn more about this stunning printing technique in #theweddingstationeryguide ! (link in profile)⁠
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One of the first questions brides often have is "h One of the first questions brides often have is "how much?" While that answer will vary a lot depending on what you're looking for before I can tell you "how much" one thing I absolutely need to know is how many invitations you need.⁠
So how do you figure that out? Head over to the blog to find out! (Spoiler alert: the number of invitations you need is NOT the same as the number of guests you're inviting)⁠
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Have you ever opened an invitation, only to have a Have you ever opened an invitation, only to have all the little cards go everywhere (or just get left in the envelope without notice)? Don't do that to your guests! I love adding a belly band (or ribbon or twine or even thin copper wire) to hold all the pieces together!⁠
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