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Nautical letterpress save the date

This save the date gives “tying the knot” a whole new meaning. Lianne and Nick worked with Ipanema Press to make their nautical letterpress save the date vision come to life. The majority of the card printed in Navy letterpress let the touch of Gold letterpress on the names pop off the page. Additionally, the grommeted card with twine pulled through made this petite card even more unique. Since the couple married in the nautical setting of Peconic Bay Yacht Club, this save the date matches the aesthetic of the venue perfectly.

Nautical letterpress save the date
Nautical letterpress save the date

Letterpress colors: Navy + Gold | Fonts: Cameron and Garamond | Design: Custom| Paper: 2 ply White | Size: S-5SQ | Customization: 37921 | Ipanema Press

Subtle and sweet nautical letterpress wedding invitations

Lauren and Thomas used our Ashbourne design as the inspiration for their nautical letterpress wedding invitations created thanks to the help of Fat Cat Paperie. They kept the Sand letterpress border and combined this with Navy letterpress as a seafaring nod to their reception venue of Peconic Bay Yacht Club. Other subtle yet purposeful touches include the compass, starfish and anchor motifs found on the weekend festivities card also printed in Navy letterpress. The reply card was kept simple and clean as another piece within the suite. They added an envelope liner pattern as a sweet way of incorporating a map of the area with heart motifs highlighting places of importance to the bride and groom. It’s easy to say that Ashbourne was the perfect invitation inspiration for Lauren and Thomas’s nautical affair.

nautical letterpress wedding invitations

nautical letterpress wedding invitations

nautical letterpress wedding invitations

Letterpress color: Navy + Sand | Fonts: Nave Inline & Harriet | Design: Ashbourne | Paper: 2 ply Smooth Cotton, 1 ply Smooth Cotton | Size: S-8 | Liner: Submitted pattern in Jute + Cardinal | Customization: 39496 | Fat Cat Paperie

Festive letterpress holiday cards with a traditional touch

Nothing says it’s the holidays again quite like seeing a big evergreen sitting atop of cars zooming down the road. These festive letterpress holiday cards are a perfect fit for a more traditional greeting. The Lucas family chose to print our seasonal Wagon design in Coral and Olive letterpress colors, inks that compliment each other beautifully, especially during this time of year. To top it off, a photo featuring nothing but big smiles beaming back at their friends and family made for a cheerful finishing touch.

Festive letterpress holiday cards from Smock

Letterpress ink colors: Coral and Olive | Digital printing: CMYK | Design: Wagon | paper: 1 ply white bamboo | size: S-6 | customization: 30474 | Paper Twist

Silver foil stamped Bat Mitzvah invitations with snowflake envelope liner

We worked with Uptowne Papers to create these silver foil stamped Bat Mitzvah invitations that are perfect for any wintry affair. They decided to add a little glimmer and shine to our Exeter design while keeping the reply card and reply envelope a bit more subtle with our Silver letterpress ink color. Little snowflakes were added as yet another wintry accent. To give the suite an extra special factor, we created a custom envelope liner pattern with Silver Shine snowflakes and a pearl background. The minute any guest opens their invitation, they will know right away that they are in for an elegant yet festive time!

Silver foil stamped Bat Mitzvah invitations with snowflake envelope liner from Smock

Silver foil stamped Bat Mitzvah invitations with snowflake envelope liner from Smock

Foil stamping color: Silver Shine | Digital Color: Pearl | Fonts: Copperlove + Capital + Didot | Design: Exeter | paper: 2 ply white bamboo + 1 ply white bamboo | size: S-8 | liner: Custom pattern in Silver Shine + Pearl | customization: 39231 | Uptowne Papers

Colorful Bar Mitzvah invitation booklets

We worked with Simply Put to create this memorable grommeted invitation for Lewis’ Bar Mitzvah celebration in Atlanta. These colorful Bar Mitzvah invitation booklets contain captured moments from the family’s trip abroad paired with sweet annotations commenting about their experience. There is something to be said for an invitation that engages the guest in an interactive way and serves as a keepsake at the same time. After creating this unique set, we are confident that this was an unforgettable celebration!

Colorful Bar Mitzvah invitation booklets from Smock

Colorful Bar Mitzvah invitation booklets from Smock

Colorful Bar Mitzvah invitation booklets from Smock

Letterpress ink color: Azure | Digital ink colors: CMYK + Azure | fonts: Submitted Design | paper: 1 ply white bamboo | size: S-6SQ | customization: 35263 | Simply Put

Rose gold wedding invitations for a tropical affair

Elizabeth and John personalized our Prospect invitation suite to set the stage for their wedding at The Ritz-Carlton in Aruba. These rose gold wedding invitations were created thanks to the help of our friends at Fete Collection. The breezy script font combined with the more formal serif font gave the invitation a relaxed yet luxurious aesthetic. The additional pieces all printed in Jute letterpress mimicked the color of the sand guests will surely enjoy during their stay in Aruba. A rose gold envelope liner printed in our pearl pattern was a playful addition to the set. We can already hear the sound of the ocean’s waves and feel the sand between our toes after creating this wedding suite!

Rose gold wedding invitations for a tropical destination wedding from Smock

Rose gold wedding invitations for a tropical destination wedding from Smock

Rose gold wedding invitations for a tropical destination wedding from Smock

foil stamping color: rose gold shine | letterpress ink color: jute | fonts: Hello Beautiful + Capitals | paper: 1 ply white bamboo, 2 ply white bamboo | size: S8 | envelope liner: pearl pattern in rose gold shine | customization: 37186 | Fete Collection

Foil stamped Bar Mitzvah invitations with ombre background

Our friend Desiree Jacobs at Heirloom Paper Company took our Amira design and put a fresh spin on it when designing these foil stamped Bar Mitzvah invitations for Jonathan. Instead of keeping the orientation vertical, they decided to hold the card horizontally, creating a unique take on the original design. The background was printed in Peacock, which was a perfect compliment to the Tawny Matte foil wording over top. The vibrant Peacock color was then carried onto the reply card and to the pattern on the envelope liner that tied everything together beautifully. A memorable monogram was also formed from the Hello Beautiful script which added a touch of whimsy to this charming set.

Foil stamped Bar Mitzvah invitations with ombre background from Smock

Foil stamped Bar Mitzvah invitations with ombre background from Smock

foil stamping color: tawny matte | letterpress ink color: peacock | digital ink color: peacock | fonts: Hello Beautiful, Shaw | paper: 2 ply white bamboo, 1 ply white bamboo | size: S8 | envelope liner: Mondsee pattern in Peacock | customization: 37238 | Heirloom Paper Company

Classic letterpress wedding invitations featuring dreamy watercolor florals

There is something to be said for the simplicity of a classic letterpress wedding invitation. That kind of beauty could never be overdone, but we also love when timeless elegance is transformed through the marriage of modern day and old world printing techniques. We were thrilled to work with AGI Events to create these invitations for Ross and Rebeccas’s wedding at the Tribeca Rooftop in New York City. The inclusion of the dreamy watercolor florals added a completely new level of interest to a traditional layout. Using black letterpress as the ink color for the wording was a perfect neutral against the colorful palette of the florals framing the page. To top it all off, an envelope liner with a sweet saying tied everything together to complete this suite.

Classic letterpress wedding invitation featuring dreamy watercolor florals from Smock

Classic letterpress wedding invitation featuring dreamy watercolor florals from Smock

Classic letterpress wedding invitation featuring dreamy watercolor florals from Smock

letterpress ink color: black | digital ink color: CMYK | fonts: Parfumerie, Serlio| paper: 2 ply white bamboo, 1 ply white bamboo | size: S8 | envelope liner: custom pattern in CMYK | customization: 37104 | AGI Events 

Letterpress wedding invitations with modern geometric sleeve

We can never get enough of patterns that have something to say. Our Sheridan design is all about pushing that envelope even further with its modern geometric flair. Melissa and Yuki decided that this design would be the perfect fit to reflect their wedding held at the Four Seasons in Scottsdale, Arizona. A digitally printed marble sleeve with Bronze Shine accents gave everything a home in a chic way. While the same contemporary pattern printed on the sleeve was carried onto the reply envelope as well as the menu. The unique diamond structure was used as the actual shape of the menu for another wow factor within their wedding stationery. Thanks to the help of Mrs. Post Fine Stationery & Gifts, we were able to create a suite that will surely leave their guests talking.

Modern geometric wedding invitations from Smock

Modern geometric wedding invitations from Smock

Modern geometric wedding invitations from Smock

foil stamping color: bronze shine | digital ink color: cmyk | letterpress ink color: taupe | fonts: Gotham, Mina, Avenir | paper: 1 ply white bamboo | size: S8-Q | customization: 36774 | Mrs. Post Fine Stationery & Gifts

Letterpress wedding menus from Smock featured on Style Me Pretty

We were thrilled to see our Exeter letterpress wedding menus featured on Style Me Pretty this week! Veronica from Type A Society led the styling and creative direction for the shoot, which was all about springtime cherry blossoms. The floral applique details on the model’s dress gave a nice nod to the cherry blossom theme, while fresh florals made the shoot come to life. Angela Newton Roy captured the entire inspiration shoot beautifully – check out some of our favorite shots below, and be sure to visit Style Me Pretty to see the full gallery! 

Cherry Blossom wedding inspiration | photos by Angela Newton Roy Photography

Cherry Blossom wedding inspiration featuring letterpress wedding menus by Smock and photos by Angela Newton Roy Photography

Cherry Blossom wedding inspiration | photos by Angela Newton Roy Photography

Cherry Blossom wedding inspiration shoot featuring letterpress wedding menus by Smock and photos by Angela Newton Roy Photography

Cherry Blossom wedding inspiration | photos by Angela Newton Roy Photography

Cherry Blossom wedding vintage postage stamps | photos by Angela Newton Roy Photography

Cherry Blossom wedding inspiration | photos by Angela Newton Roy Photography

Cherry Blossom wedding inspiration featuring letterpress wedding menus by Smock and photos by Angela Newton Roy Photography

Cherry Blossom wedding inspiration | photos by Angela Newton Roy Photography

Cherry Blossom wedding inspiration featuring letterpress wedding menus by Smock and photos by Angela Newton Roy Photography

Cherry Blossom wedding inspiration | photos by Angela Newton Roy Photography

Cherry Blossom wedding inspiration | photos by Angela Newton Roy Photography

Cherry Blossom wedding inspiration featuring letterpress wedding menus by Smock and photos by Angela Newton Roy Photography

Photography: Angela Newton Roy Photography | Floral Design: Wild Green Yonder | Creative Direction & Styling: Type A Society | Wedding Dress: Marchesa | Wedding Dress: Gossamer | Veil & Crown: Twigs & Honey | Shoes: Bella Belle | Rentals: Something Vintage Rentals | Invitations + Calligraphy: Written Word Calligraphy | Hair & Make Up: Anna Breeding

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