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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 mail is a cause for celebration. The envelope is the first thing your guests see, and you want to make a lasting impression with this first look.
make a lasting impression with your wedding invitations

Here are a few ways to elevate your invitation envelopes from ordinary to exceptional.

Hand Calligraphy

Hand calligraphy is the classic way to address your envelopes. Each envelope is a work of art, created especially for your guest. I’m honored to partner with Nikki of Made by Meer to offer hand calligraphy to Banter & Charm brides. A variety of calligraphy styles are available, ranging from traditional copperplate to contemporary scripts.
envelope calligraphy for wedding invitations

White ink addressing

Black ink on white is all class. But flip around this iconic combination by printing white ink on black envelopes for a breathtakingly sophisticated look. White ink printing (or hand calligraphy in white or metallic ink) is available on all dark shades of envelopes: black, navy, wine, crimson, pine, and eggplant.
white ink printing on black envelopes

Printed embellishments

Your envelopes can be printed with more than just the addresses! Add a special touch with unexpected details like your monogram, a border for the postage stamp, or a tiny embellishment on your guests’ addresses.
reply card envelope with monogram

Wax Seals

Traditionally a way to authenticate important documents, today wax seals elevate the importance of your wedding stationery. They are also an elegant way to incorporate your wedding monogram, add color, or secure a silk ribbon in place. To make sure the seals make it to your recipient intact, I recommend placing the seal on an inner envelope and using a separate outer mailing envelope.
blush pink envelope with wax seals

Envelope Liners

One of my favorite details for an invitation suite! An envelope liner fits inside the envelope and is the perfect place to add a complementary pattern or a pop of color.
I recommend reserving liners for the inner envelopes of an inner/outer envelope set. This prevents your guest from inadvertently ripping the liner when they open the envelope.
painted floral envelope liner

Postage

Whether you go custom, vintage, or the current USPS selection, your postage stamp makes a big impact on the overall envelope design. Make sure to consider the type of postage stamp you’d like ahead of time, so you’re not stuck using whatever your local post office has laying around.
blush envelope with calligraphy script

Samples of Banter & Charm’s house envelopes options are included in every invitation sample pack. If you have questions about any of these options, please get in touch and I’ll gladly provide guidance and personalized advice!

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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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The prettiest navy blue and white letterpress invi The prettiest navy blue and white letterpress invitation suite, all tied up with a bow! I love the clean and classic look of the invitation suite paired with the romantic accents from the silk ribbon and rose floral pattern.⁠
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I've put together a post filled with tips and sample wording to take some of the stress out of the process. (Link in profile!)⁠
Have a wedding invitation wording question? Feel free to message me - I'd love to help you out!⁠
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I absolutely loved working with Annie on her weddi I absolutely loved working with Annie on her wedding stationery. But even more than all the pretty paper we collaborated on, I'm so glad that I was a helpful and happy part of her wedding planning ♥️⁠
"Working with Sarah at Banter and Charm was one of my most favorite memories in wedding planning. Above all else, Sarah is a professional, and you know it immediately. She has a lovely process for brides who can’t meet in person, and provides such helpful insight as the process evolves. On top of that, she elevated my vision and gave me a keepsake that I will always treasure. Sarah is helpful, creative and so on top of it, I am grateful for her beautiful work!"⁠
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Notre Dame brides: the Glitter and Gold Bridal Sho Notre Dame brides: the Glitter and Gold Bridal Showcase is this month! If you're going to be there, make sure to stop by and say hi (and check out some of the pretty paper I'll have on display ☺️ )⁠
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Sometimes you fall in love with an invitation desi 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. Or maybe you don't like how your name looks in that pretty script font in the sample design. Either way, you're welcome to switch out the font in any of the designs shown on my site.⁠
These two photos show versions of my "Basilica" design - each one uses a different script font for the bride and groom's names- both lovely in their own way, but with a slightly different feel.⁠
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In love with foil stamping, but still want to incl In love with foil stamping, but still want to include a photo on your save the date? Try this gorgeous combo: the text and details are printed on thick paper with a foil stamp vellum overlay. Keep the front of the save the date simple, but add more wedding details to the back! Finish it all off with a custom envelope liner, and you have a save the date that your guests will be talking about for years!⁠
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