Author Archives: Melissa

Pocket Monopoly

Go directly to the wedding, do not pass go!  This Monopoly-themed invitation features “Title Deed” information cards, a “Community Chest” inspired reply card, and fun “Free Parking” inspired sticker seals.  The cover is designed like the classic game box lid and features a custom illustration of the couple in the style of Rich Uncle Pennybags. Continue Reading…

Photo Booth Save the Date

Click! Click! Click! Show off your excitement on this charming, vintage-style Photo Booth Save the Date! Three snapshots are printed on a removable keepsake photo strip.  Save the Date card is printed in white ink on bright colored paper of your choice (see several options in the last photo), all delivered in a bright, wax sealed envelope. Send your Continue Reading…

Maura & Jason’s Succulent Place Cards

Check out Maura and Jason’s creative succulent place cards! Maura selected our Rustic Sweet Coral suite for her invitations, which fit perfectly with their venue, Apple Tree Terrace. But when it came to day-of materials, the gorgeous, woodsy setting at Newberry Estate called for something especially unique. After the invitations had gone out, she approached us with this fantastic Continue Reading…

Our Jr. Assistant Turns 2!

Our daughter Olivia turned 2 last month! Her assistanceship typically involves covering the studio floor with a variety of toys, but now she’s old enough to help count when Mommy cuts ribbons! She certainly brings a lot of creative inspiration to the work we do. This year we created a simple invitation for her party: an “invelope” that folds to create its Continue Reading…

Paper Truly Creates Telegram Save Date -(STOP)-

Over a century and a half ago, a new form of technology made it possible for people to share national and international communications with each other: The telegraph!  This revolutionary technology took many forms, using a myriad of transmission methods and codes to create the printed telegram. Companies charged for their service by the number of words Continue Reading…

Come Away With Me – Passport Wedding Invitation

Whether your event takes place a world away or just across town, this travel-themed passport wedding invitation is an absolute gem. The 8 pages provide plenty of room to share details, tell your story, and send a note to your guests. The customized photo,  illustrated map envelope liner, and postcard RSVP add the little details that Continue Reading…

Snowin’ Love – Laser-Cut Snowflake

This dazzling snowflake wedding invitation features a fold-down pocket for reply or detail cards, creating a splash of color behind a pristine, laser-cut geometric design. Printed on sparkling pearlescent paper, Snowin’ Love captures a frozen elegance for winter ceremonies. PRICING Click “Create My Project” to price this design! We recommend to check pricing before ordering a sample. Event details Continue Reading…

Jessica & Jonathon’s Greek Mythos Invitation

Fresh from the printer, we’re featuring Jessica and Jonathon’s gorgeous Greek mythos-themed wedding invitation. They approached us with a very strong vision for a gatefold Parthenon-inspired design that would feel like the Greek gods themselves were inviting guests to their wedding day. An exciting concept, to say the least! I took a very classic approach to the design elements, using fine Continue Reading…

They Chose… Wisely: The story behind the Grail Diary invitation

Introducing our latest “off-beat” invitation design, Choose Wisely is perfect for whip-slinging, snake-fearing fanatics. This replica grail diary invitation features pages of illustrations and inserts, handwritten notes in theme (regarding the quest for eternal love of course!), and puzzles for guests to solve, all in a faux leather hand-bound book concealed within a mailable parcel format just Continue Reading…

What “Vintage” Really Means

Melissa takes over the blog today for a style study on an often-used term. “Vintage” is probably one of the most popular style genres I am asked to create when a customer is interested in a custom design. Unfortunately for me, who studied four years of art history in college, I’m actually not sure what people mean when Continue Reading…