Wedding Invitations… be unique with custom invitations & bold colors!
JUST IN CASE YOU DID NOT KNOW …Belle Fine Wedding also does wedding invitations & stationay. Stacey is the one in the company who handles this and she wanted to pass on some tips…
Be unique with custom invitations & bold colors!
We work with a lot of couples and are always the most blow away when we REALLY see the bride and
groom’s personalities come out in their event design. This example of a custom invitation (designed by belle fine stationery) showcases that you can step away from ‘traditional’ and still be ‘romantic’.
The groom had drawn a similar image like these two robots in love for the bride on a little love note,
just when their relationship got serious. we worked with the groom to redraw the image and used it
for the main artwork for the design of their invitation suite, programs, and thank you cards.
not only is the imagery unique to the couple, but the bold color, non-standard format and fun festive
wording used on the rsvp cards and such, truly showed off their playfulness.
When looking for a design that fits your event try to think of something that is really about the two of
you. maybe you went for a walk across the golden gate bridge on your first date, why not use the
classic iconic bridge within your wedding design? the colors of the bridge and maybe a sunset are
also beautiful colors for a fall palette.
take risks, have fun, be yourself!
Here are some other important tips…
Your invitation may be the most important opening element to your wedding, as it is the first introduction to your big day, the frist thing people see and what you are going to do. Thus, there is certainly more that goes into choosing your invites than simply flipping through a catalog. Paper choices, and typefaces,printing techniques all play an equal role in creating a stunning set of wedding stationery.
Which is the most popular printing method? Engraving is, it provides the most classic and timeless look. But for couples on a budget, thermography can give a similar presentation, typically costing 30% than engraving. (You can tell the difference by the indents on the back—engraving has it, thermo doesn’t).
Letterpress, is the oldest traditional printing technique, dating back centuries,it has taken over the modern market. Becauseof it’s technique being used more often for everyday paper goods, younger brides are enjoying the look & trying to apply it to their invitations for a fresh style.
If thermography is your choice,please know that you’ll need to sacrifice the dark paper and light ink combo, sorry. Since it is a heat-based method that fuses ink with resinous powder, it’s not as easy to get a pretty pastel type. Go with a light paper and darker ink. You will be happy.
Please don’t forget to ask for a proof before you sign off on your final design. You are ultimately responsible for everything on the page, so double- and triple-check that everything is spelled correctly and that the design you’ve chosen is one you truly love. Get some else to proof read it.Certain techniques will apply more pressure to the paper than others. So if you like a certain paper, ask your printing company what your options are and move on from there. If you already know for sure that you want engraved invitations, pick a very heavy paper so it can hold all the fine details.
Crane & Co. has its own exclusive paper, called Lettra, which is highly rated for use with letterpress printing. This works best on soft & bulky papers, so this specialized option is designed to hold the ink very well and produce an incredibly crisp,sharp look with a deep impression into the paper. It looks really good and we do it a lot at Belle
Engraving is best on a cotton paper, which can hold up to the stress of the printing process. Paper made from wood pulp will normanly breakdown. Try to locate a stationer that carries 100-percent cotton paper if this is the method you want.
Mixing up your type styles is an innovative and interesting way to change up the look of your invitation’s . You may even pick one font just for your names or the date to make them stand out. If nothing in the albums at your stationer’s strikes your fancy, try flipping through design books and magazines for ideas.Or go on line to google and type in type faces. Look at magazine from overseas as they something had different styles. If you go with a trendy design, try to stick with the same stationer who understands your aesthetic and design needs.
Couple are now moving away from the center of the invitation and experimenting with left or right type justifications. We find many brides like to place a monogram of their design in the upper or lower corners of the invitation, or justify pertinent information to the right or the left for a fresh, modern look.Think out side the box and have fun with it.
Make sure your invitations and stationary readable. It may be fun to play with settings and placement, but remember that guests still need read your invites. Our advice, you want to maintain a clean, consistent look.
Your wedding invitations don’t have to be ordinary white square card with plain black type . While cream- and ecru-colored papers were once the gold standard in wedding invitations, brides now a days want to switch things up. Espresso (coffee) and navy are two of the most wanted colors, while cream and ecru are still popular. Today, you can have a little fun with your design and still uphold a certain level of formality.
If you’re going back and forward about a few designs, try expressing your funky side in your save the dates cards. . One emerging save the date trend is to send a photo of yourselves mounted on a card or magnet, which is sure to get guests excited to see you in person. Ask your photographer about a photo session to get a nice up to date photo of you two.
Hope this gives you some good ideas
Cheers Belle Fine Weddings & Peter Bruce Photo
