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6.23.23

Pretty in Paper

From customized crests to belly bands, wedding invitations are now so much more than plain white paper.

Wedding invitations have evolved over the years. What was once a very straight-forward invite on plain white paper now includes multi-piece sets with RSVP cards, maps, a schedule of events, and more – with design elements such as envelope liners, belly bands, watercolor images of the venue, and customized crests.

Here, we highlight some of our favorite invitation suites that feature many of those special details.

Custom pocket-style invitation suite with watercolor details by Bethesda Fine Stationery (bethesdafinestationery.com, @bethesdafinestationery).

Photographer: David Welch | Wedding Planner: Plan It Martha’s Vineyard | Flowers: Flowers on the Vineyard

Custom letterpress invitation suite by Gus & Ruby Letterpress (gusandruby.com, @gusandrubyletterpress).

Photographer: Jessica K. Feiden | Wedding Planner: Timeless Event Planning | Flowers: Aubrey Maria Designs/Donaroma’s

Custom invitation suite with hand-painted details by Ashley D. Studio (ashleydstudio.com, @ashleyd_studio) in collaboration with Sloan Chapman.

Photographer: Emily Delamater | Wedding Planner: KG Events & Design | Flowers: Tea Lane Farm

“Fleur” invitation suite with hand-painted flowers by Everett Paper Goods for Minted (minted.com).

Photographer: Mila Lowe | Day-Of Coordinator: B. Edelin Events Planning

Custom letterpress invitation suite with calligraphy and gold-foiled edge by Order She Wrote (ordershewrotenyc.com, @ordershewrotenyc).

Photographer: Jessica K. Feiden | Wedding Planner: KG Events & Design | Flowers: Morrice Florist

The “Caroline Suite” with hand-painted watercolor details by Tying the Knots (tyingtheknots.com, @tying.the.knots).

Photographer: Mila Lowe | Wedding Planner: Plan It Martha’s Vineyard