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Colorful 50th birthday invitations in Lime and Pewter

We worked with Union Street Papery to create these colorful 50th birthday invitations for Joanna. The invitation printed in Lime and Pewter letterpress with Silver Shine accents set the tone for the big celebration to come. The same color palette was carried over to the reply and weekend event cards. Finally, an organic stripes envelope liner pattern played up the fun factor within this suite even further.

colorful 50th birthday invitations

colorful 50th birthday invitations

colorful 50th birthday invitations

Letterpress color: Lime + Pewter | Foil color: Silver Shine | Fonts: Moderno, Darling + Barber | Design: Custom Library | Paper: 2 ply Smooth Cotton, 1 ply Smooth Cotton | Size: S-8 | Liner: Organic Stripe in Lime | Customization: 40374 | Union Street Papery

Gender neutral baby shower invitations

These sophisticated gender neutral baby shower invitations from Georgia Ann’s Paperie pair pewter and taupe letterpress inks on our ivory bamboo paper. We worked with Georgia to create a custom design using fonts and elements from our design library (like our lamby motif and our pavee border), and created a playful patterned envelope liner using our fleming pattern to match the whimsical invitation design. 

Little lamb gender neutral baby shower invitations from SmockLittle lamb gender neutral baby shower invitations from Smock 

letterpress inks: pewter + taupe | fonts + design: flora + woodville, custom design | paper: 1-ply ivory bamboo | size: S-6 | envelope liner: fleming pattern in taupe | customization #33389 | Georgia Ann’s Paperie 

Emerald green letterpress Bar Mitzvah invitations

We love collaborating with our dealers to create custom invitations for all of our clients, but it’s a nice treat when we get the opportunity to collaborate with them for personal orders! Earlier this year, we had the opportunity to work with Evvy Diamond, co-owner of Nota Bene Paper, to create her son’s emerald green letterpress Bar Mitzvah invitations. We customized our Trenton design for the occasion, and created an invitation, party card, and reply card along with lined invitation envelopes. Beyond setting the tone for the celebration, the suite helped inspire a variety of cool party accessories and favors, including custom water bottles, personalized straws, and foil stamped drink stirrers! 

Trenton letterpress Bar Mitzvah invitations from SmockTrenton letterpress Bar Mitzvah invitations from SmockTrenton letterpress Bar Mitzvah invitations from Smock 

letterpress inks: pewter + emerald | fonts + design: timber + greenaway, Trenton design | paper: 2-ply white bamboo | size: S-8 + S-6 + S-5 | envelope liner: stripe 4 pattern in pewter + emerald inks | edge paint: emerald | customization #31067 | Nota Bene Paper 

Monogrammed engagement party invitations

For Maura and Charlie’s monogrammed engagement party invitations, we went with a monochromatic look, letterpress printing the invitations in pewter ink and using our white rose vintage print pattern for the coordinating envelope liners. We worked with Marissa Allie Designs to create the set, which was inspired by our Finley Bat Mitzvah suite, and we loved seeing the design reimagined for an engagement party!  

Letterpress engagement party invitations from Smock Monogrammed engagement party invitations from Smock Monogrammed engagement party invitations from Smock

letterpress ink: pewter | fonts + design: worthington and cameron, Finley design | paper: 1-ply white | size: S-6 | envelope liner: white rose vintage print pattern | customization #29339 | Marissa Allie Designs 

Aquarium Inspired Letterpress Wedding Invitation Suite

We created a full suite for Michael and Craig’s October wedding at the New England Aquarium using different motifs from our custom library. Their custom invitations paired our pewter and ocean inks together on white bamboo paper, with our coral motif and Harrison calligraphy font adding special touches. The other cards in the suite included our sea turtle, fish, and penguin motifs, which gave subtle nods to the venue. 

Custom aquarium inspired letterpress wedding invitations and programs by SmockCustom aquarium inspired letterpress wedding invitations and programs by Smock Custom aquarium inspired letterpress wedding invitations and programs by Smock 

letterpress inks: pewter + ocean | fonts + design: Smock Harrison + Inigo, custom library design | paper: 1-ply + 2-ply white bamboo | sizes: S-8 + S-5 + S-5F + B-3 + #10 + S-3F | envelope liner: metallic platinum | customization #28530 + #29440 | Invitations & Company 

Cozy autumn wedding in Germantown, New York

Jessica and Adam chose our Ashbourne design to set the tone for their cozy autumn wedding, and created a full custom invitation suite and programs in a soft color palette of pewter and sand inks. Guests cozied up with white blankets on the grounds of A Private Estate for the couple’s riverfront ceremony, then made their way to the barn for the cocktail hour with warm mulled sangria in hand. Inspired by their love of local food and wine, the elegant farm to table reception featured a unique trios of salads and desserts, which were artfully served up on striking wooden plates by Michael Scott Catering. We can’t get enough of all the beautiful details that went into this wedding — especially the amazing florals by Saipua!  Be sure to visit the Cappy Hotchkiss blog to see even more images from this celebration! 

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Venue: A Private Estate | Wedding Planner: AAB Creates | Photographer: Cappy Hotchkiss | Dress: Temperley London | Bride’s Shoes: Kate Spade | Flowers: Saipua | Cake & Catering: Michael Scott Catering | Make Up: Stanford Smith at Smooth Skin Company | Hair: Laureen at Styles on B | Groom’s Suit: Ralph Lauren | Groom’s Shoes: John Varvatos | Flowergirl Dress: JCrew | Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Amsale | Jewelry: Jenny Packham drop peal earrings | Kattubah: Ketubah.com | Invitations: Smock | Guest Accommodations: Beekman Arms hotel in Rhinebeck, the oldest Inn in America. | Officiant: Rabbi Bradley Hirschfield | Music: Rhythm Collective | Recessional Music, Cocktail Music, and Hora: A Klezmer band called Symphonia Orchestra & Entertainment 

Chapman Bar Mitzvah Invitations with Chevron Patterned Backing

We customized our Chapman design for William’s Bar Mitzvah invitations. The invitation featured pewter and dove inks, with a pop of persimmon on the monogram, edge painting, and patterned backing. The reply cards were printed in persimmon ink and the directions card was printed in pewter. Colorful chevron envelope liners combining all three colors  tied the entire set together.

Custom letterpress Bar Mitzvah Invitations from Smock

letterpress inks: persimmon + dove + pewter | back patterning: Hoveton pattern offset printed in persimmon ink | font:  auden | paper: 2-ply white | sizes: S-8SQ+ S-5SQ | edge paint: persimmon | envelope liners: Hoveton pattern in pewter + persimmon + dove | customization #: 21374 | LS Amster Company

Parisian Bat Mitzvah Invitations

Our Dawson design received a pretty Parisian makeover for these feminine Bat Mitzvah invitations! The design was customized for Emily’s celebration with a pretty color palette of whisper and pewter inks, paired with a pop of fuchsia shine foil. French bistro inspired stripes and a simple pewter envelope liner in our Champlain pattern added to the beauty of this invitation set.

Dawson Parisian Bat Mitzvah invitations from Smock

letterpress inks: pewter + whisper | foil: fuchsia shine | fonts:  cecilia + stockton | paper: 2-ply white | sizes: S-8 + S-5 | envelope liners: Champlain pattern in pewter | customization #: 21682 | LS Amster Company

Watercolor Wedding Invitation Suite

In 2013 we released digital printing and boy do we love it! This letterpress set submitted by Judy Paulen Designs was for a local Syracuse wedding.  A custom submitted pattern was digitally printed on all of the pieces creating a pretty purple & pink watercolor wedding invitation suite.

letterpress inks: plum + pewter | fonts: plaza + cranbrook | paper: 1-ply white bamboo | printing: letterpress + digital | invitation size: S-8SQ | envelope liner: sinclair in lavender ink | customization #: 20046 |Watercolor Wedding Invitation Suite

Imaginative Letterpress Holiday Cards

We’re loving the ode to John Lennon’s Imagine on these dreamy letterpress holiday cards. Thanks to Ecru Modern Stationer  for helping us bring these creative cards to life!

ink: peacock + pewter + raspberry | fonts: gertrude + cooper + spencerian | paper: 2-ply ivory | offset back pattern: granby in raspberry | printing: letterpress + offset | offset liner: gala in peacock | size: S5 | customization #: 16124 |

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