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 how it’s printed, but you […]
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, confident that you have all the information you […]
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?
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 much thought to […]
When browsing invitation designs, you will probably notice that most are available in a standard 5″x7″ size (also know as “A7” size). Although other sizes are certainly available, Banter & Charm follows tradition and offers all invitations and save the dates in the standard A7 size. Why? Well, there are a few reasons but the main […]
In this third installment of the Fonts portion of the wedding stationery guide, I’m going to share some tips for choosing the fonts for your wedding invitation. When I designed the wedding invitation collection for Banter & Charm, I spent a great deal of time finding the perfect font to match the style of each […]
In the first part of the Ink Colors portion of the Wedding Stationery Guide, I shared some ink color basics along with tips on how to accurately preview your colors. Part II of the ink colors series included helpful suggestions and considerations for choosing your colors. Today I’m going to talk about some very special “non […]
In the first part of this Ink Colors series of the Wedding Stationery Guide, I went over a few things that impact the way an ink color looks, and how to accurately preview your colors. Today I’ll share some tips on choosing your colors. CHOOSING YOUR COLORS There are a few things to keep […]
Now that we’ve reviewed the printing methods offered and learned a bit about invitation paper, it’s time to talk about ink colors! When you first started your wedding planning, you likely thought about your colors. What color dresses the bridesmaids would wear, what color flowers you’d carry, or what color table cloths you’d use at […]
When I updated Banter & Charm’s website earlier this year, I added a page dedicated to all the customization options that are available when you order your wedding invitations. Over the next few weeks I’ll be showcasing the different options and sharing a bit more information here on the blog. All designs in Banter & […]