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
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Custom Wax Seal Invitations for New York Wedding | Andrea and Dennis
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 2019
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
Custom Invitations for Crossed Keys Estate Wedding | Julie and Lavi
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
Funny Christmas Cards | 2018 Holiday Collection
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 | 2018 Holiday Collection
Birth Announcement Christmas Cards | Holiday 2018 Collection
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 | Holiday 2018 Collection
Holiday Save the Dates and Newlywed Christmas Cards
I absolutely love Christmas cards that serve a dual purpose, and these holiday save the dates and newlywed 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! And ... Read More about Holiday Save the Dates and Newlywed Christmas Cards
How a Font Change Can Transform a Design | Wedding Stationery Guide: Fonts, Part II
Sometimes you fall in love with an invitation design, but wish that the font was a little different. Maybe you have a fancier script in mind, or a mid-century sans-serif to compliment your art deco theme. No matter what you're looking for, font change is included with every wedding invitation order ... Read More about How a Font Change Can Transform a Design | Wedding Stationery Guide: Fonts, Part II
Pregnancy Announcement Christmas Cards
If you're expecting a bundle of joy in the new year, why not share the news of your pregnancy with a pregnancy announcement Christmas card? 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
Wedding Stationery Guide: Fonts, Part I
Looking for a swirly script for your wedding invitations? Or maybe you want something with an art deco flair or a traditional serif? No matter your preference, I’ve got you covered. Typography is an obsession of mine, and I have the font library to prove it!) So, while you probably haven't given ... Read More about Wedding Stationery Guide: Fonts, Part I
Using Metallic Gold in your Invitation Suite | The Wedding Stationery Guide: Colors Part IV
Gold, and other metallics like copper and rose gold, are a favorite with brides right now. Metallics are a great addition to any wedding color palette-- they're sophisticated and glamorous, but still classic and elegant. So how can you incorporate these shiny shades in your wedding invitations? ... Read More about Using Metallic Gold in your Invitation Suite | The Wedding Stationery Guide: Colors Part IV
Tips for Choosing Your Invitation Colors | The Wedding Stationery Guide: Colors Part II
Incorporating a bride's color palette into her wedding invitations has become one of my favorite puzzles to solve! There are so many ways to combine colors through the various pieces in an invitation suite, and something as simple as using a colored envelope for the RSVP card can have a huge impact ... Read More about Tips for Choosing Your Invitation Colors | The Wedding Stationery Guide: Colors Part II
Blind Letterpress and White Ink Printing | The Wedding Stationery Guide: Colors Part II
When you're choosing colors for your wedding invitation suite, you might stop when you get to "Blind" and "White" as color options. Blind doesn't sound like a very pretty color, and how would you even see white ink? Sound confusing? Don't worry, I'm going to clear up the mystery about printing with ... Read More about Blind Letterpress and White Ink Printing | The Wedding Stationery Guide: Colors Part II
How to Choose the Right Color for your Wedding Invitations | The Wedding Stationery Guide: Colors Part I
Choosing a color palette was likely one of the first wedding-related decisions you made. And with good reason! Since many elements of your wedding are dependent on color, establishing a cohesive color palette will ensure a seamless style throughout your celebration. ... Read More about How to Choose the Right Color for your Wedding Invitations | The Wedding Stationery Guide: Colors Part I
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
