Navy and Gold Wedding Invitations

I know I've already shared this invitation with you but my client just sent me the photos of the invitation taken by Mint Photography Austin and I had to share again because they are so much prettier than mine! :o)

I've also added this invitation to my Etsy shop here.

More beautiful hand lettering from Jenna Blazevich

Jenna Blazevich does it again: incredible hand lettered typography AND a sweet gift. I received this in the mail this week and had to share. It makes me remember how nice it is to receive sweet little notes and more importantly, makes me want to give some of my own. Only mine will never look as good, but it's the thought that counts, right? ;o)

Navy & Gold Wedding Invitation

Ah, another favorite invitation of mine is in the mail so I can finally share it to you. The gold foil is super on trend right now and adds such an elegant sparkle to the dark navy card. I also like mixing the hand-calligraphy of the bride and groom's names with the classic fonts. Madeline had a wonderfully clear vision for her wedding: Navy blue, classic styling and bold stripes of hot pink and white. I think a clear vision makes decision making SO MUCH easier on all brides and party planners. The back of the invitation had the pink stripes, which were also the pop of color on the envelope liner when guests open the invitation.

My good DSLR camera is currently MIA. Please cross your fingers for me. I think I know where it is but I can't get there until this weekend. When it is back in my grateful little hands, I will take GOOD photos of the entire suite because this invitation definitely deserves much more than an iPhone photo!

My gold foil and calligraphy invitation featured in New York Magazine, Wedding Issue!

Well, it is very exciting that my gold foil and calligraphy invitation created for now newlywed featured in New York Magazine, Wedding Issue! I don't have the issue in my hands yet, but the bride and I conspired to get her brother from New Jersey to get the copy and send a photo of the spread. Again, one of my all time favorite invitations gives me more joy! Brilliant work by calligrapher Jenna Blazevich and beautiful, bold style by newlywed Jen Trokhan Patterson. Woohoo!

Obscura Invitation

A few weeks ago, I was contacted by the stylist from Cincinnati Magazine to design an invitation suite for a photo shoot taking place at Obscura in downtown Cincinnati. Being the homebody I am, once I realized what Obscura was, a super chic bar for people who do not wear yoga pants and oversized sweaters, I delighted in the design challenge.

Megan gave me some great imagery for inspiration, including Pantone's Spring 2014 color palette, which I incorporated into the modern vintage invitation suite.

Obscura is right on trend with the vintage modern decor.

Look at all the gorgeous color in that furniture!

I stopped by the photo shoot for a sneak peek and about dropped dead from the gorgeous stuff I saw. I just discovered that the artists behind the styling are from Haven. Such a beautiful aesthetic. It makes me so proud to be a part of the Cincinnati artistic scene. So much talent is in this city!

And this is only crappy iPhone photos of their pre-shoot stuff! I can't wait to see what the final shots look like!!

Wedding Invitation Trends: Handwritten & Calligraphy

So, what's new in wedding invitations? A hand-written touch. A counter-action against all the digital in our lives, I'd wager. The upgraded printing processes now allow customized artwork like painted backgrounds and hand-drawn strokes to print beautifully on papers. Let's eat it up!

Here are some examples of how a hand-written invitation can be as diverse as your personality. Casual and free? formal and elegant? You've got that and more. And don't forget the envelope to start the whole personalized message!

Love the vibrant watercolor background in this invitation by Cards and Pockets.

Simple gold on textured cream cardstock lets the calligraphy be the star of this invitation created by Robin Love.

 Handwriting on colorful cardstock feels informal and friendly from Katie Murphy Stationery.

 Moira Design Studio taking the folksy illustrative details to the envelope. I am in love with this liner!

 Love the colors and postage stamp options on this one from Neither Snow. A little accent goes a long way!

 Sweet calligraphy on the card, and wrapped up with a touch of colorful patterned paper. From Paper Pasteries.

 Love this bright apple red design from Shannon Kirsten! What a great iinvitation for a country wedding.

I love this sweet illustration mixed with the fonts from Wedding Chicks. It keeps everything super legible but still with an artistic flair.

Of course I have to include my two recent favorites that I designed with my brides this year. I'm still in love with these! If you're as charmed as I am with this calligraphy trend, I've got more where these came from on my Beautiful Paper Pinterest Board.

Calligraphy by Jenna Blazevich.