Chances are, before researching wedding invitations, you never had to worry about things like printing processes before. And that’s absolutely normal! Prior to planning my own wedding, I had no idea there were so many different options (let alone what each technique entailed). Since this is a common ... Read More about Wedding Stationery Guide: How to chose the right printing style
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Wedding Stationery Guide: Screen Printing
So far in the Printing Primer portion of Banter & Charm's Wedding Stationery Guide, I have shared information about flat printing, letterpress printing, and foil stamping. Between these three printing processes, you can achieve a wide variety of styles for your wedding stationery. But maybe you are ... Read More about Wedding Stationery Guide: Screen Printing
Wedding Stationery Guide: Flat Printing
While letterpress will always be my favorite style of printing, there are some things it is simply not suited for. That is where flat printing comes in! In this installment of The Wedding Stationery Guide, I will be sharing details about the digital printing process and how it can be used in your ... Read More about Wedding Stationery Guide: Flat Printing
Making Your First Impression Count | Wedding Stationery Guide: Envelopes, Part II
Nothing says "classic" like a crisp white envelope with traditional calligraphy in rich black ink. There is a reason this iconic combination never goes out of style: it's sophisticated, elegant, and formal. In a digital age where texts and emails are the norm, receiving such a piece of art in the ... Read More about Making Your First Impression Count | Wedding Stationery Guide: Envelopes, Part II
How to Make a Lasting First Impression | Wedding Stationery Guide: Envelopes, Part I
Chances are you have never given much thought to envelopes. While they're not the main focus of your wedding stationery suite, envelopes are the first thing your guests see when the invitation arrives. You want to make your first impression a lasting impression, so a boring non-descript envelope is ... Read More about How to Make a Lasting First Impression | Wedding Stationery Guide: Envelopes, Part I
How to Choose the Right Paper for Your Wedding Invitations | Wedding Stationery Guide
Paper is one of those things that seems simple until you need to pick just one. There are hundreds of thousands of types of paper: different colors, materials, weights, textures, and finishes. All these characteristics impact the final look of your invitation, so it's important to know just what ... Read More about How to Choose the Right Paper for Your Wedding Invitations | Wedding Stationery Guide
Wedding Stationery Guide: Foil Stamping
If you've been researching wedding invitations for any time at all, you've likely come across an image of a design with gorgeous, shiny, gold foil pressed into cotton paper. It's eye-catching, elegant, and adds a luxurious, formal feel to any invitation suite. You're not sure what exactly it is, or ... Read More about Wedding Stationery Guide: Foil Stamping
When to order wedding invitations | The Wedding Stationery Guide
When to order weddings invitations is a question that nearly every bride I talk to has! Today I have a quick post about the ideal time to order your wedding stationery. Plus a bonus printable worksheet - so you can figure out your personalized wedding stationery ordering timeline! ... Read More about When to order wedding invitations | The Wedding Stationery Guide
Wedding Stationery Guide: Letterpress Printing
Letterpress printing. Whether you've never heard of it, or you have been head over heels in love with it since you first came across it, this printing process is undeniably gorgeous. But how in the world does it work? And why is it so much more expensive than flat printing? I'm answering these ... Read More about Wedding Stationery Guide: Letterpress Printing
Signature Spotlight: Debonair
The Debonair invitation perfectly showcases some of my favorite letterpress details! Elegant typography crisply pressed into soft cotton paper, paired with wide pink stripes. The slightly translucent nature of letterpress ink means the paper texture shows through a bit in the pink portions, giving ... Read More about Signature Spotlight: Debonair
Wedding Stationery Guide: Printing Methods
So you've read all the books on wedding stationery etiquette, nailed down your invitation wording, and the guest list has (finally!!) been approved by both sets of parents. Your wedding planning timeline says it's time to order invitations, so you get in touch with favorite stationery design, ... Read More about Wedding Stationery Guide: Printing Methods
Signature Collection Spotlight: Hope
The Hope wedding invitation is one of the original wedding invitations designs in Banter & Charm's wedding collection. It was also the first design I offered in letterpress, and it's been a favorite with brides all along. It's easy to see why it's such a popular wedding invitation! Delicate lace ... Read More about Signature Collection Spotlight: Hope
Wedding Stationery Guide: Reception Card Wording Samples
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 suites. Do you even need a reception card? What good is ... Read More about Wedding Stationery Guide: Reception Card Wording Samples
Signature Collection Spotlight: Sophisticate
The Sophisticate design was one of my all time favorite invitations to create. I love a unique typographic layout (it's like solving a puzzle once I find the perfect spot for each portion!), and the soft flourishes give a slightly feminine touch to an otherwise formal wedding invitation suite. ... Read More about Signature Collection Spotlight: Sophisticate
Valentine’s Day Cards for Minted
I know it feels like we just finished sending Christmas cards, but Valentine's Day is right around the corner! Why not send a little more love (or make up for the fact that those holiday cards never quite made it to the mailbox). I have a fun collection of Valentine's photo cards, along with some ... Read More about Valentine’s Day Cards for Minted
Wedding Stationery Guide: RSVP Card Wording Samples
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
Signature Collection Spotlight: Harmony
The Harmony letterpress invitation design is simply stunning in blind letterpress and warm gray ink. The neutral colors in this invitation give it a soft, romantic feel without being too "girly". The blind letterpress portion (also known as blind impress or deboss) is achieved by pressing an uninked ... Read More about Signature Collection Spotlight: Harmony
Wedding Stationery Guide: Wedding Invitation Wording Samples
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
