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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

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

Funny Christmas Cards | 2018 Holiday Collection

Holiday· Minted· Zazzle

26 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 | 2018 Holiday Collection

birth announcement christmas cards

Birth Announcement Christmas Cards | Holiday 2018 Collection

Birth Announcements· Holiday· Minted· Zazzle

9 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 | Holiday 2018 Collection

holiday save the dates and newlywed christmas cards

Holiday Save the Dates and Newlywed Christmas Cards

Holiday· Minted· Zazzle

29 Oct

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 fonts impact a wedding invitation design

How a Font Change Can Transform a Design | Wedding Stationery Guide: Fonts, Part II

Fonts· Wedding Stationery Guide

23 Oct

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

christmas pregnancy announcements

Pregnancy Announcement Christmas Cards

Birth Announcements· Holiday· Minted· Zazzle

17 Oct

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

how to choose your wedding invitation fonts

Wedding Stationery Guide: Fonts, Part I

Fonts· Wedding Stationery Guide

3 Oct

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

how to use metallics in your wedding invitations

Using Metallic Gold in your Invitation Suite | The Wedding Stationery Guide: Colors Part IV

Wedding Stationery Guide

17 Jul

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

Tips for Choosing Your Invitation Colors | The Wedding Stationery Guide: Colors Part II

Wedding Stationery Guide

3 Jul

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

using blind letterpress in your invitations

Blind Letterpress and White Ink Printing | The Wedding Stationery Guide: Colors Part II

Printing Primer· Wedding Stationery Guide

27 Jun

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

choosing ink colors

How to Choose the Right Color for your Wedding Invitations | The Wedding Stationery Guide: Colors Part I

Wedding Stationery Guide

19 Jun

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

metallic gold screen printing

Wedding Stationery Guide: Screen Printing

Printing Primer· Wedding Stationery Guide

3 Apr

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

flat printing for wedding invitations

Wedding Stationery Guide: Flat Printing

Printing Primer· Wedding Stationery Guide

27 Mar

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

make a lasting impression with your wedding invitations

Making Your First Impression Count | Wedding Stationery Guide: Envelopes, Part II

Wedding Stationery Guide

20 Mar

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

make a lasting first impression

How to Make a Lasting First Impression | Wedding Stationery Guide: Envelopes, Part I

Wedding Stationery Guide

13 Mar

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

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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.

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Wax seals are on trend for wedding invitations rig 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 I'm sharing 5 unique ways to use wax seals in your wedding stationery on the blog today! (link in profile)⠀⁠
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Tying a few pretty bows 🎀⁠ .⁠ I love postin Tying a few pretty bows 🎀⁠
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I love posting time-lapse videos - let's be honest, they're more fun to watch! - but they're deceptive. Even though you know the video is sped up, it's hard to tell how much. So I wanted to share one in real time in case you were thinking about assembling your own invitations.⁠
It took me about 1 minute to stack the pieces, wrap the ribbon, and tie 1 bow. I was going a little slower than normal to make it easier to see what was going on, but it still takes time! And if you've never done it before, it will probably take longer.⁠
So if you're tackling any part of your invitation assembly, make sure to give yourself plenty of time! (At least double the amount you think you need is a safe estimate)⁠
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Madison said "very very thick paper is a must" for Madison said "very very thick paper is a must" for her wedding stationery, so very very thick is what we did! The invitation was printed on 4-ply museum board, and when you have a piece of paper with edges like that you have to add a little gold edge painting.⁠
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The prettiest dusty blue invitations for Maura and The prettiest dusty blue invitations for Maura and Zach's wedding at @EtreFarms 😍⁠
Featuring letterpress on crisp white cotton paper with hand deckled edges. A coordinating "wedding weekend events" card featured sweet illustrations to highlight the different celebrations taking place that weekend, like a welcome party and morning after brunch.⁠
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It's common to want to cross "stationery" off your It's common to want to cross "stationery" off your wedding to-do list once the invitations are finished, but there is so much more to your wedding paper! Think about all the items you'll need on the big day: table number, escort cards, menus, signs, programs . . .  Let's give them the same attention as your invitation suite so your stationery is flawless from start to finish.⁠
The best time to get started on day of stationery like this? I like to begin about the time you mail your invitations. This lets us finish up the design just in time for your RSVPs to start rolling in, and then you're not rushing around at the last minute to finalize everything!⁠
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So you’ve tackled your wedding invitation wordin 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 overwhelmed? Don’t worry! Today I’m going to share some insert card wording samples for all those other detail cards you might need in your invitation suite - just follow #theweddingstationeryguide link in my profile.⁠
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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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I can't think of a better way to make your wedding I can't think of a better way to make your wedding invitations stand out in the mail than with hand calligraphy 😍 How often is it that you received a piece of mail with your name handwritten on it? And when the calligraphy is as gorgeous as this work by @madebymeer , the envelope becomes a personalized piece of art!⁠
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