Invitations

Invitation from Smashing Cards. I love how the couple chose to write "Respondez s'il vous plait" versus the normal RSVP, espescially considering most don't know what RSVP stands for. A little homage to my love of French!


Brides are always trying to put a creative spin on their big day, wanting their guests to be entertained and intrigued. Invitations are such an important part of the process, as they set the tone for your event.
A handwritten invitation sends a message that the affair will be casual, and most likely intimate. While the above invite is indeed handwritten, it's completed with a letterpress of the person's handwriting. This look could be completed by penning the invite yourself, or for the couple with a larger budget, letterpress of your own handwriting.
This invitation suite is from Lucky Orchid Designs, with calligraphy by the lovely Laura Hooper. If only we had a larger budget! In my opinion, Laura Hooper is the end-all be-all of calligraphy. The hand drawn map lends an informal look to a formal main invitation. I'll post more on Laura's work down the road.
The Braelyn design from Sanskripts is fantastically whimsical, while still maintaining a feel of elegance. I love how birds have really taken a forefront in event design. They're such a great motif for a wedding, and something that can definitely be easily carried through an event. Sanskripts has new invites up on their Etsy site (www.sanskripts.etsy.com) and is also available for custom work. Enjoy!