Don’t quit my day job?
So lately I’ve been spending time designing and creating custom wedding invitations. Here are some that I’ve come up with so far.
This is a pocketfold design (below), shown here in chocolate ribbed cardstock with a sticker type closure. This was designed for a friend who has a brown/pink theme. It can be customized in other colors with other closure types (ribbon, wraps, buttons, flowers, etc).
When opened, you see the invitation on the right with a vellum overlay. The pieces are tied with a chocolate and pink ribbon. On the left, there is a reception card, reply postcard (folded) and a card with directions and other info. The enclosures can be customized depending on what information the couple would like to include. These cards are tied with the same chocolate and pink ribbon.
The pictures below show the invitation and enclosures in more detail. The invitations themselves can be customized with different fonts, wording, colors, and many other options.
…and below you can see the enclosure cards laid out to show detail.
This bright green invitation is another variation of the Pocketfold style. It shows a ribbon closure and vertical layout.
Below you can see the actual pocket holding the enclosure cards. The use of summer-y, bright colors hints at a July wedding, maybe even in a tropical locale? The pink cardstock used as backgroud has a cool, “wrinkled” texture to it.
The enclosure cards are laid out to show detail. Again, you can imagine how customizing this invite with shimmery, soft paper and minimalistic design would be fitting for a formal type of event, or to coordinate with a different type of theme.
A Wrap style invite, shown with a textured, red paper over a heavy black cardstock. The simple, elegant design would be perfect for a formal or evening event.
The wrap opens to showcase the invitation card. Matching enclosure cards could be included and would lay on top of the invitation.
Below, another variation of the same color scheme in a modified design. Matching enclosure cards could be designed to match, and maybe even tucked into a pocket on the back of the invitation.
A not-yet-finished design, with a Petal type closure. The flaps fold down over each other and could be secured with a wide silver ribbon, or a delicate crystal snowflake.
More to come…
September 25th, 2007 at 8:36 pm
Those are really impressive, but, obviously, I would prefer you kept your day job.
October 29th, 2007 at 12:29 pm
Even though your fans want you to stay at your day job, I vote for starting your own business!
December 14th, 2008 at 3:34 am
I love these invitations. They are EXACTLY what I pictured in my mind that I want for my wedding invitations! I love the whole idea, the silver glitter, which is my accent color. I would go with the delicate crystal snowflake.