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how to assemble your invitations

How To Assemble Your Wedding Invitations | The Wedding Stationery Guide

Wedding Stationery Guide

16 Mar

In an era of evites and facebook events, your wedding invitations might be the first formal, printed stationery you’ve sent. So when it comes time to assemble your wedding invitations, it's easy to feel lost! Assembling your invitations can be as simple as stacking the pieces and stuffing the ... Read More about How To Assemble Your Wedding Invitations | The Wedding Stationery Guide

silk ribbon wedding invitations

Silk Ribbon Wedding Invitations | The Wedding Stationery Guide

Wedding Stationery Guide

9 Mar

There is something so romantic about silk ribbon! Wedding invitations can be wrapped up with a bow, making your guests feel like they're opening a present when they get your invitations in the mail. But maybe you're not the bow type - or it's just a little too feminine for your fiance. No worries! ... Read More about Silk Ribbon Wedding Invitations | The Wedding Stationery Guide

Newlywed first christmas cards

Newlywed First Christmas Cards and Save the Dates | 2019 Holiday Collection

Holiday· Minted· Zazzle

18 Nov

I absolutely love Christmas cards that serve a dual purpose, and these holiday save the dates and newlywed first Christmas cards are a perfect example of that! If it works out with your wedding stationery timeline, using your Christmas card as an engagement announcement or save the date is so smart! ... Read More about Newlywed First Christmas Cards and Save the Dates | 2019 Holiday Collection

Funny Christmas Cards for Kids and Pets | 2019 Holiday Collection

Holiday· Minted

13 Nov

Sometimes your Christmas photo shoot doesn't go quite as planned, and your little angels are looking less than angelic in the picture for your annual Christmas card. This set of funny holiday cards is a great way to make the best of a frustrating situation! Play up the "naughty or nice" angle, poke ... Read More about Funny Christmas Cards for Kids and Pets | 2019 Holiday Collection

Christmas card birth announcements

Birth Announcement Christmas cards | 2019 Holiday Collection

Birth Announcements· Holiday· Minted

12 Nov

Celebrating a baby’s first Christmas is such a joyful occasion! Share your joy (and photos of your newborn!) with birth announcement Christmas cards this holiday season. Any of these designs would work as a birth announcement for your newborn, or simply to highlight that it’s your baby’s first ... Read More about Birth Announcement Christmas cards | 2019 Holiday Collection

custom invitation for michigan wedding

Custom Invitations for Michigan Wedding | Rosemary and Chris

Custom Wedding Invitations

5 Nov

A Michigan state wax seal was the perfect finishing touch on these custom invitations for Rosemary and Chris's Michigan wedding at Journeyman Distillery. A combination of dark purple and silver gave this custom invitation suite an elegant feel. The formal invitation featured silver foil ... Read More about Custom Invitations for Michigan Wedding | Rosemary and Chris

Notre Dame Basilica Wedding Invitation

Custom Invitations for Notre Dame Wedding | Lizett and Andrew

Custom Wedding Invitations· Wedding Invitations

28 Oct

When your wedding ceremony location is as stunning as the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, you need equally eye-catching invitations. And these custom invitations for Lizett and Andrew's Notre Dame wedding don't disappoint! Photo © Katie Whitcomb Photography Lizett's wedding invitation must-haves ... Read More about Custom Invitations for Notre Dame Wedding | Lizett and Andrew

rose gold foil invitations

Signature Spotlight: Charming Rose Gold Foil Invitations

Signature Spotlight

21 Oct

These rose gold foil wedding invitations feature the bride and groom’s names in script with a border of blind deboss roses. Tied up with a silk ribbon and a custom wedding website tag, this romantic wedding invitation suite is perfect for traditional weddings!   ... Read More about Signature Spotlight: Charming Rose Gold Foil Invitations

Christmas Cards with Lots of Photos | 2019 Holiday Collection

Everything Else

12 Oct

Since becoming a mom, I take lots of photos of my kids. I mean A LOT. I share them on social media, but I've found the older family members (that love seeing photos of the kids so much!) miss out on the online photos. So what better way to share pictures with them than on a Christmas card! ... Read More about Christmas Cards with Lots of Photos | 2019 Holiday Collection

custom invitations for beaver creek wedding

Custom Invitations for Beaver Creek Wedding | Tracy and Sean

Custom Wedding Invitations

5 Oct

The Spruce Saddle Lodge in Colorado was the perfect destination for Tracy and Sean's wedding, who described their style as "mountain formal". It was a joy creating the custom invitations for their Beaver Creek wedding! Tracy's wedding invitation must-haves included thick paper and a ... Read More about Custom Invitations for Beaver Creek Wedding | Tracy and Sean

destination wedding invitations

Signature Spotlight Palmetto Beach Wedding Invitations

Signature Spotlight

5 Sep

These formal destination wedding invitations feature a blind deboss border of tropical foliage like palm fronds and copper foil names – perfect for beach weddings in a tropical destination! While many beach themed invitation options tend to be more casual, the copper foil stamping and blind ... Read More about Signature Spotlight Palmetto Beach Wedding Invitations

custom invitations for journeyman distillery wedding

Custom Invitations for Journeyman Distillery Wedding | Kailey and Phillip

Custom Wedding Invitations

5 Jun

These custom invitations for Kailey and Phillip's Journeyman Distillery wedding feature a custom monogram in pine green letterpress. Finished off with a vellum wrap, hand calligraphy, a custom envelope liner, and a wax seal, this invitation suite is stunning! I had the pleasure of meeting ... Read More about Custom Invitations for Journeyman Distillery Wedding | Kailey and Phillip

black silk ribbon wedding invitations

Modern Calligraphy Invitations for Rhode Island Wedding | Jeff and Jamie

Custom Wedding Invitations

5 Jun

These modern calligraphy invitations were perfect for James and Jeff’s formal wedding at the Castle Hill Inn in Newport, Rhode Island. Wedding invitations with calligraphy are often very traditional, but the contemporary lettering paired with the classic black and ecru color scheme added a modern ... Read More about Modern Calligraphy Invitations for Rhode Island Wedding | Jeff and Jamie

unique ways to use wax seals

Unique ways to use wax seals in your wedding invitations | The Wedding Stationery Guide

Everything Else· Wedding Stationery Guide

28 May

Wax seals are on trend for wedding invitations right now! The wonderful thing about these seals is how versatile they can be. Wax seals aren't just for envelopes anymore, and in this post, I'm sharing unique ways to use wax seals in your wedding stationery. ... Read More about Unique ways to use wax seals in your wedding invitations | The Wedding Stationery Guide

custom wax seal invitations for New York wedding

Custom Wax Seal Invitations for New York Wedding | Andrea and Dennis

Custom Wedding Invitations

5 May

These custom wax seal invitations for Andrea and Dennis's New York wedding were filled with elegant details like rose gold foil and dusty purple letterpress on thick cotton paper. A vellum wrap held the invitation suite together, and we used dark purple envelopes with white ink printing to wow ... Read More about Custom Wax Seal Invitations for New York Wedding | Andrea and Dennis

minted holiday cards

Minted Holiday Cards 2019

Minted

29 Apr

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 submissions to Minted’s annual ... Read More about Minted Holiday Cards 2019

top 5 tips for stress free wedding invitations

Stress Free Wedding Stationery | Top 5 tips for wedding stationery

Wedding Stationery Guide

6 Feb

Overwhelmed with all the information out there about wedding stationery? In this post, I'm breaking down my top 5 tips for dealing with wedding stationery so you can tackle your invitations quickly and focus on checking off the rest of the items on your wedding planning to-do list. ... Read More about Stress Free Wedding Stationery | Top 5 tips for wedding stationery

custom invitations for Crossed Keys Estate wedding

Custom Invitations for Crossed Keys Estate Wedding | Julie and Lavi

Custom Wedding Invitations

5 Feb

Crossed Keys Estate is the perfect, historic location for an elegant countryside wedding, and Julie and Lavi's invitations were the perfect way to set the stage for their black tie wedding. Navy ink was paired with blind letterpress on double-thick cotton paper for a luxurious invitation ... Read More about Custom Invitations for Crossed Keys Estate Wedding | Julie and Lavi

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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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