I hinted pretty heavily about our invitations this summer, but somehow life got in the way, and I never got around to sharing them with the hive! Sorry, y’all… Better late than never, I guess?
I was and am obsessed with our invitations, despite the immense amout of work they were. Our paperie vendors (Audrey, our graphic designer, Bridget, our letterpress contact, Angi, our calligrapher, and Robert, our printer) were so fabulous to work with and produced such quality work.
We did have one more small hitch, with the embossing of our return address. We’re not sure if it was the metallic embossing powder, the silky texture of Lettra stock, or the detail in the stamp, but it was clumpy and blurry, so we scratched the embossing, and just stamped our return address in dove grey ink.
Other than that, everything else turned out just as I imagined!
The lacy inner envelope, organza ribbon and petite bow (made using this tutorial), and gorgeous Papersource lining paper just made me so pleased…I loved how they brought in our wedding colors of yellow and grey.
Not gonna lie, the letterpress in the extra-thick stock was swoonworthy, and worth every dollar. I wish my silly point-and-shoot camera did a better job of capturing it.
Bundled up in the doily envelope were the invitation, an information card with hotel and website information, and our response postcards.
These postcards were one of my favorite parts. I was obsessed with the idea of leaving blank space for our guests to fill as they wished, so Audrey turned my ugly sketch into this prettiness.
The divider on the back of the postcard is a teeny tiny quote from legendary author Ann Rice, written days after Hurricane Katrina ravaged our city. It reads, “In New Orleans, the living was good there. The clock ticked more slowly; people laughed more easily; people kissed; people loved; there was joy.” We felt it perfectly summed up our love for NOLA and our reasoning for getting married there. Our friends and family, for the most part, embraced their artistic freedom, and filled in the blank enthusiastically. We received lots of notes filled with love, congratulations and joy, which made us even more excited for the big day!
There was some pretty impressive artwork…
more than a little bit of sound advice from our married friends…
and we couldn’t help but have a few giggles at our adorable flowergirls and their creativity (and spelling!)
We really loved our invites and got great feedback on them from our guests, so I think the splurges (letterpress, fancy lining, and calligraphy) were totally worth it. Though I know they’ll all end up in the recycling bin at some point, I loved the way they set the tone for our upcoming wedding day.
Are you splurging or saving on your wedding paper goods? What was your favorite part of your wedding stationery? What on earth did you do with the leftover extras post-wedding?
Love the invites. Also totally love the doily inner envelopes. It screams southern (just like you!!)
These are gorgeous, I love the use of the NOLA quote on the reply card!
oh my goodness, those reply cards are amazing! Definitely bookmarking this. 
Your invitation suite is so pretty! I love the lace inner envelopes, and the quote you included.
Archer, they’re delightful, the doily looks gourgeous and I love the font.
If your guests do that with your reply cards I can only imagine how your guestbook looks like, amazing,
The lacy inner envelopes are SO pretty! Love the artwork on your response cards – how fun!
I have been battling between choosing RSVP postcards or the ‘traditional’ RSVPs and I think you may have helped make my decision! A few random questions:
1. Did you put a stamp on your RSVP’s?
2. Did you use an envelope for the RSVP postcards?
3. What size envelope did you use to fit everything?
Sooooooo pretty! That letterpress is TO DIE FOR. Seriously, the entire suite is just perfection.
These are GORGEOUS, Archer! I love the letterpress, the calligraphy, the colors…everything!
So So SO lovely! I am obsessed with your reply cards!
Awww, the guest responses are precious! LOOOOVE your lace inner envelope. Oddly enough, we saved instead of splurged on invitations. You’d think that as a type-a gal with a graphic design degree that I would have gone all fancy, but I used my knowledge to cut costs and DIY.
Mrs. Archer, Los Angeles/New Orleans Age and Occupation: 26, Marketing and Consultant Fiance's Age and Occupation: 27, Actor-Writer, Fitness Instructor Engagement Date: May 15, 2011 Wedding Date: October 2012 Venue: the Columns Hotel About Me: I’ve been in love with Mr. Archer for my entire adult life. After over seven years, two of them long distance, we're thrilled to (finally!) be planning a sweet Southern jazzy Jewish destination wedding. Working in marketing for a clothing company and running a niche consulting company with Mr. A, life is crazy, in the best possible way! I adore Saints football, dressing up, dance television, bright colors, beautiful things, and alliteration. When I’m not working, sleeping, or smooching my handsome fiancé, I’m making lists, cooking, or eating or drinking something yummy, bargain-shopping, and still oogling my heirloom engagement ring....ooh, sparkly!
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