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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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ABOUT ME

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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It's almost the weekend! That means it's time for It's almost the weekend! That means it's time for a quick #fridayintroductions ⁠
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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Looking for ways to streamline your wedding statio Looking for ways to streamline your wedding stationery planning? I have just the thing! I've put together my top 5 tips for stress-free wedding stationery - link in profile.⠀⁠
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Nicholas and Victoria's invitation suite for their Nicholas and Victoria's invitation suite for their wedding in Philadelphia featured so many of my favorite things! Wax seal ✔️ Vellum ✔️ Foil ✔️ Venue Illustration ✔️ Colored envelopes ✔️ Hand calligraphy ✔️⁠
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The Basilica invitation, but make it gold foil 😍⁠
Absolutely love the way Katie and John customized this classic invitation suite! So many special touches from the thick cotton paper to the watercolor envelope liner in navy blue envelopes, and how perfect are the tiny illustrations of the Notre Dame stadium and dome on the weekend events card?⁠
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Thanksgiving is over, so it’s okay to talk about Thanksgiving is over, so it’s okay to talk about Christmas now, right? Well, if you haven’t ordered your holiday cards yet, now is the time!
I was (sort of) on top of the game this year - we took family photos on one of the last days of warm weather in Michigan. Went the DIY route again for photos (because I never learn), but the kids mostly cooperated and we ended up with some good ones. Now I just have to narrow down my favorites and decide on a Christmas card design 😊⁠
I absolutely love having a yearly family photo! These kids are growing so fast, and years from now I know I'll love looking back on these memories ♥️⁠
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Although I'm not offering a holiday collection at Although I'm not offering a holiday collection at Banter & Charm this year, I do have a variety of Christmas cards available through @minted and @zazzle !⁠
Follow the link in my profile for a round up of funny Christmas cards perfect for families with kids!⁠
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In love with letterpress, but still want to includ In love with letterpress, but still want to include a photo on your save the date? Try this gorgeous combo: your photo is digitally printed on soft cotton paper and the text and details are printed in letterpress for a perfectly classic look.⁠
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