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Three Color Letterpress – Beautiful Nature Inspired Suite

Rugg Road Paper Company in Boston, Massachusetts submitted this three color letterpress Kurai invitation suite to us in dove, silver and moss inks for a rich, yet delicate look. The subtly printed letterpress pocketfolds used on this invitation set were wrapped in three color letterpress belly bands that incorporated the flowers from the invitation and used the wedding date as a focal point. The end result looks polished and perfect for a summer wedding.

inks: dove + silver + moss | fonts: graham block + cameron script | paper: 1-ply white | printing: letterpress | folio exterior: blank | folio interior: letterpressed champlain pattern in dove | liner: the champlain pattern in dove | letterpress belly band | invite size: 6.5 x 6.5

botanical letterpress wedding invitations

Die-Cut Letterpress Wedding Invitations in Mulberry Ink

This autumn inspired letterpress invitation suite was sent in by our friends at The Dandelion Patch in Vienna, Virginia.  Mulberry is one of the many beautiful hues of autumn and looks incredible paired with an offset patterned envelope liner in gold.

ink: mulberry | fonts: smock harrison | paper 1-ply ivory | printing: letterpress | die cut: plymouth | back pattern: the croft pattern in gold| liner: the willoughby pattern in gold| invite size: s8

This is a custom invitations by Smock letterpressed in mulberry ink.

Engadine Design – Elegance with a Touch of the Contemporary

Our navy and hot pink inks have never looked so pretty together! Gus & Ruby Letterpress in Portsmouth, New Hampshire submitted this elegant letterpress wedding suite featuring our Engadine design, which looks amazing next to the bouts of color included on the folio. Hot pink envelope liners add a gorgeous pop of color that guests might not be expecting when opening their invitation.

inks: hot pink + navy | fonts: tennyson + auden + spence | paper: 1-ply ivory | printing: letterpress| folio exterior: reverse virelles pattern in navy | folio interior: champlain pattern in hot pink| liner: grand champlain in hot pink| |invite size: 5.125 x 7.75

colorful letterpress wedding invitations

Delicate and Elegant Robson Letterpress Wedding Invitations

Poeme in Cincinnati, Ohio submitted this beyond beautiful letterpress Robson suite for printing.  We adore the soft, subtle combination of our taupe and papaya inks on this set.  This set is kept looking classic with traditional font choices.  Toss in papaya edge paint on the invitation, another splash of color on the invitation back pattern and a colorful envelope liner – this set truly has everything to make it complete.

inks: taupe + papaya | fonts: cameron + lazlo | paper: 2-ply ivory bamboo | printing: letterpress | edge painting in papaya | corner rounding | back patterning: robson in pool |liner: the taihu pattern in pool | invite size: S8

colorful letterpress wedding invitations

Bubbly Letterpress Rehearsal Dinner Invitations

Inscriptions on the Boulevard in Fort Worth, Texas submitted these cheery rehearsal dinner invitations. Our pearl pattern was used on the invitation and the exterior of the folio, and gives off a fun, confetti-like look. The bubbly feel continued onto each insert card in the suite, and we love the way this stellar set came together!

inks: azure + pewter| font: beaumont| paper: 1-ply white | printing: letterpress | folio exterior: pearl pattern in pewter| folio interior: reverse fleming pattern in dove| edge paint: yolk |invite size: 5.125 x 7.75

custom letterpress wedding invitations

Beautiful Dawson Wedding Suite

This wonderful letterpress wedding suite comes to us from our friends at Byrd & Bleecker. We absolutely loved their customization of our Dawson design and wanted to share it with everybody.

inks: eggplant + taupe | fonts: smock spencerian + graham | paper: white 1-ply | printing: letterpress + offset | envelope liner: reverse tesse in taupe offset | sleeve: custom design in eggplant offset | invite size: S7 for sleeve

elegant letterpress wedding invitations

Letterpressed Dawson Suite Looking Flashy in Orchid Ink

We were overjoyed to print this unique and flashy one color Dawson suite.   Submitted by our friends at RSVP in Plymouth, Michigan – this playful and chic set features just a few of the cool embellishments Smock has to offer.  Our orchid ink helps make this set look royal, while still maintaining the modern feel.  We’ve offset the back of the invitations and reception cards in our polka pattern in lime ink, which cleverly matches back to the dots on the invitation.

ink: orchid | fonts: coombs clock + louise accent | paper: 1-ply ivory bamboo | printing: letterpress | back patterning: polka in lime | signature liner: C9071-1 | invite size: S8

This colorful and quirky customization of Smock's Dawson design is modern and unique.

An Eye-Catching Nautical Inspired Letterpress Suite

Samantha at Gus & Ruby Letterpress in Portsmouth, New Hampshire has worked with some of the most creative brides this past year, and this modern letterpress suite with its personalized touches is proof of that.  We’re smitten with the custom rope monogram on the invitation. Our navy ink paired perfectly with the custom green ink used on this set, and the edge painting, letterpress belly band and envelope liner totally completed the look.

inks: navy + pms 361| fonts: frida + worthington | paper: 2-ply white | printing: letterpress | letterpress belly band | edge paint: 361 | liner: the champlain pattern in pms 361| invite size: S7

This is a custom Smock letterpress wedding invitation printed in custom inks.

Preppy Letterpressed Wedding Invitations in Midnight + Aquamarine

Lion in the Sun in Brooklyn, New York submitted this preppy wedding suite and we fell in love instantly.  Letterpressed in a brilliant color combination of midnight and aquamarine inks, the back of the invitation features offset back-patterning in aquamarine. The envelope liners featured the same pattern but reversed for a unique yet coordinated look.

inks: midnight + aquamarine  | fonts: carrington + lawrence all caps + cooper + alice | paper: 2-ply white | printing: letterpress | edge paint in hot pink | back pattern: custom in aquamarine | liner: custom pattern in aquamarine | letterpress + offset belly band | invite size: S8

Custom Bat Mitzvah Invitations – Letterpressed in Beautiful Blues

Penelope at The Dandelion Patch in Vienna, Virginia submitted this ultramodern custom Bat Mitzvah invitation suite for printing.  On the invitation, the custom submitted artwork spells out their daughter’s initials, ZLK – and we think this is done in the most adorable fashion.  This colorful and edgy set features our ocean, peacock and robin’s egg inks – and maintains the contemporary vibe throughout each piece. With an enclosed travel card, guests can get the lowdown on everything they need to know about the local area.  Personality and creativity shine through this unique suite – and we couldn’t be any more excited to be sharing this with you.

inks: ocean + peacock + robin’s egg | font: smock bescal + lawrence| paper: 2-ply white bamboo | printing: letterpress | invite size: S8

This is a custom modern Smock letterpress bat mitzvah invitation

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