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how to choose the right paper

How to Choose the Right Paper for Your Wedding Invitations | Wedding Stationery Guide

Wedding Stationery Guide

5 Mar

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

foil stamping for wedding invitations

Wedding Stationery Guide: Foil Stamping

Printing Primer· Wedding Stationery Guide

28 Feb

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

letterpress printing for wedding invitations

Wedding Stationery Guide: Letterpress Printing

Printing Primer· Wedding Stationery Guide

6 Feb

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

pink striped letterpress invitation suite

Signature Spotlight: Debonair

Signature Spotlight· Wedding Invitations

5 Feb

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

how to choose a printing process for your wedding invitations

Wedding Stationery Guide: Printing Methods

Printing Primer· Wedding Stationery Guide

30 Jan

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

powder blue and gray letterpress

Signature Collection Spotlight: Hope

Signature Spotlight· Wedding Invitations

29 Jan

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

letterpress invitations for formal weddings

Signature Collection Spotlight: Sophisticate

Signature Spotlight· Wedding Invitations

22 Jan

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

valentines birth announcement

Valentine’s Day Cards for Minted

Minted

18 Jan

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

copper foil stamped wedding invitations

Signature Collection Spotlight: Harmony

Signature Spotlight· Wedding Invitations

15 Jan

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

romantic pink wedding invitations

Signature Collection Spotlight: Besotted

Signature Spotlight· Wedding Invitations

8 Jan

The Besotted invitation design is one of the first designs I offered at Banter & Charm, and it's still popular today. With good reason - this elegant letterpress wedding invitation features an elegant lace motif in mint green along with formal typography in soft gray letterpress. ... Read More about Signature Collection Spotlight: Besotted

The pieces that make up your wedding invitation suite

Wedding Stationery Guide: What goes in your invitation suite?

Wedding Stationery Guide

3 Jan

In today's installment of the Wedding Stationery Guide I'm going to walk you through the various pieces that make up your wedding invitation suite. The main invitation and the response card are the obvious pieces, but what about everything else? ... Read More about Wedding Stationery Guide: What goes in your invitation suite?

Minted Black Friday Sale 2017

Holiday· Minted

24 Nov

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links I may earn a commission. I am also a designer for Minted, although I was not paid for this post - I just love their products!   Minted's Black Friday sale ends tonight! They're offering 20% off home ... Read More about Minted Black Friday Sale 2017

Typographic Christmas Cards | 2017 Holiday Collection

Holiday· Minted

14 Nov

Typography based designs are my favorite style to create, so I am excited to share these typographic Christmas cards with you! Sentiments features my own hand lettering along with three photos of your family. Available exclusively at Minted ... Read More about Typographic Christmas Cards | 2017 Holiday Collection

Holiday Collection from Minted

Holiday· Minted

26 Oct

Have you seen the adorable new holiday decor Minted launched this year? I was excited to see two of my patterns are available on stockings and tree skirts (My design is the center stocking: Merriest. Left is Seville Mosaic and right is Herringbone Incomplete ).  ... Read More about Holiday Collection from Minted

Newlywed Christmas Cards | 2017 Holiday Collection

Holiday

23 Oct

I know I've mentioned it before, but I LOVE Christmas cards that serve a dual purpose. These newlywed Christmas cards do just that - use them as a wedding announcement or to commemorate your first Christmas as a married couple. (They're also a great way to share some of your gorgeous wedding ... Read More about Newlywed Christmas Cards | 2017 Holiday Collection

Christmas Gift Ideas for Hard to Shop For People

Holiday

17 Oct

Think of the person on your Christmas shopping list that you dread shopping for. You know who it is: maybe they have everything, or they’re incredibly picky, or you just want to give them something other than your standard “candle and a bottle of wine” gift. Now raise your hand if you could cross ... Read More about Christmas Gift Ideas for Hard to Shop For People

Foil Pressed Christmas Invitations | 2017 Holiday Collection

Holiday

16 Oct

These foil pressed Christmas invitations are sure to get your guests in the holiday spirit! Featuring a foil stamped design in your choice of silver, rose gold, copper, red, or gold foil, these ready to order party invitations are the perfect way to invite family and friends to your annual Christmas ... Read More about Foil Pressed Christmas Invitations | 2017 Holiday Collection

Christmas Cards with Lots of Photos | 2017 Holiday Collection

Holiday

15 Oct

Since having kids, I take a lot of photos. I mean A LOT. So naturally, I like to share those photos, and what better way than on a Christmas card! While I still love a gorgeous full bleed photo card with a simple "Merry Christmas" greeting, I've found myself gravitating towards Christmas card ... Read More about Christmas Cards with Lots of Photos | 2017 Holiday Collection

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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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Yes I know, it's not even Halloween yet - let alon Yes I know, it's not even Halloween yet - let alone Thanksgiving - but if you're planning on sending save the dates in the next few months, why not make it a Christmas card / save the date?⁠
Or what better way to celebrate your first married Christmas, than with a Christmas card showing off your wedding photos.⁠
Visit the link in my profile to see a round up of my favorite First Christmas cards for newlyweds and holiday save the dates.⁠
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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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Incorporating a bride’s color palette into her w 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 on the overall look.⁠
Looking for ideas on how to use your wedding colors in your invitation suite? Head over to the blog for more tips!⁠
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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 ✔️⁠
Absolutely in love with how it all came together 😍⁠
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This invitation suite for Alison and Anthony's wed This invitation suite for Alison and Anthony's wedding at Congress Hall in Cape May, New Jersey, was filled with so many stunning details 😍 From the silver foil and black letterpress to the monogram wax seal and edge painting, nothing was overlooked. ⁠
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Are you team photo or no photo for the save the da Are you team photo or no photo for the save the date card? Either way, I've got you covered! Whether you want to show off your sweet engagement photos or you prefer a formal announcement Banter & Charm has plenty of styles to choose from. Not sure which you want? I'm happy to help out!⁠
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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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The prettiest navy and white invitation suite 😍 The prettiest navy and white invitation suite 😍⁠
Clare and Daniel's stationery for their Essex wedding turned out absolutely gorgeous- proof that there is nothing boring about a classic invitation suite. ⁠
Crisp navy letterpress on soft white cotton paper, with just the right amount of personal touches (like that custom illustration of their rehearsal dinner venue and the hand calligraphy by @madebymeer) ⁠
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