Pretty Paper

I have a wedding invitation appointment tomorrow & I'm really, really excited because I don't have such appointments much anymore.  I'm not comfortable bringing strangers to my home studio & I'm not lugging my heavy invitation books elsewhere.  But tomorrow is a fun appointment with a family friend that will give me the golden chance to flex my creative invitation muscles.  Now I have invitations on my mind! 

Invitations are my favorite wedding detail & I'd love to share some recent finds with you:

Invitation by Avie Designs

via Oh So Beautiful Paper

The modern, lasercut Mexican Papel Picado invitation is AMAZING!  I'm in absolute awe.  This invitation is practically too good to be true.  I would love, LOVE to receive this invitation to a fun, fiesta wedding!! 

   Invitation by Julia Kostreva

via Once Wed

No doubt about it, letterpress is beautiful.  This Fall invitation takes letterpress invitations to a new level with a process called split ink fountain.  I don't know anything about split ink fountain except that I absolutely love it!

Invitation by Woodland Papercuts

via Postcards and Pretties

This charming invitation is named Deer Beloved.  I mean, that just about says it all!  Papercutting is used to create the invitation & I'm a huge fan of the results.   I'm picturing a winter wedding in Aspen.

Invitation by Scout's Honor Co.

via 100 Layer Cake

Nautical-themed weddings & invitations are nothing new but the fabulous watercolor design takes this invitation to another level.  I know from my art class days that watercolor is no easy feat so I really admire this design.  It's a fresh, pretty take on a classic waterfront wedding. 

For more of my fun invitation picks, check my Paper Board on Pinterest!

What invitations are you loving these days?

Koru Kate Finds: 2nd Edition

Gorgeous Fleur de Lis Wedding Invitation
Available at Etsy in LetterpressLight's shop

Welcome to Koru Kate Finds: Second Edition!

Today's invitation find is inspired by our recent, amazing trip to the one & only New Orleans. It was my first time back to Nola since Hurricane Katrina. I found much sadness & strength in Nola as it carries a heartache for what was lost, a resilience for what survived & a hope for what lies ahead. All this & more is symbolized by the beautiful Fleur de Lis. While the Fleur de Lis was popular before the storm, it's now the unofficial emblem of New Orleans. The Fleur de Lis is displayed in every nook & cranny with pride.

This Fleur de Lis wedding invitation is pure, letterpress perfection. I adore the beauty & spirit of the design. Have you admired the back of the invitation? I love, LOVE it as much as the front. The Fleur de Lis & purple & gold color scheme are a great match for a New Orleans wedding or a New Orleans-theme wedding. Not having a New Orleans wedding? Just switch things up a bit, like an elegant black & white presentation, & make this pretty invitation your own!

It's A Wrap! 10th Edition

Photography by The Wedding Central Image via The Knotty Bride

Here's It's A Wrap!, the weekly Koru List of noteworthy inspiration & advice:

I am head-over-heels in love with this wedding cake.
Why? A wedding cake in pearls & ruffles is BEYOND.

Brides-to-be, follow your heart & read this post. Seriously.

Is it true? I could make my own letterpress machine?!
Surely I'm not this talented . . . or am I?

How many do you have in your closet? C'mon, it's okay to admit you'll never wear them again. It's time to trade them in & trade them up!

Happy Weekend!

Wildflower Wonder

A letterpress invitation you can afford!

The darling wildflower design

I was a happy camper when Carlson Craft introduced its new line of letterpress invitations. The line definitely fits a need for well-priced letterpress invitations in the bridal market. I previewed a few for you back in March but I wanted to highlight one of my favorites today.

The Hannah & Michael invitation is unique with its long, thin silhouette, textured paper & wildflower design. The font style & font color can be changed to specification. This beauty is an eye-catcher! Rest-assured that your wedding guests will not think 'been there, seen this' when they open this wedding invitation. It makes me think of an outdoor, summer wedding in a flower-filled field. Or a woodsy wedding with chocolate brown & sage green color scheme. Truth be told, there are many wedding scenarios for this wedding invitation! Does it fit your wedding style?

Stylish & affordable too! You can't beat that!

To preview this letterpress invitation or our vast stationery collection, stop by Koru soon!

Letterpress for Less

Olivia & Brian invitation: A classic letterpress look

Kristen & Daniel invitation: A cool design dresses up this invitation

Elena & Matthew invitation: The square shape creates a modern look

Hannah & Michael invitation: Oh how sweet is this invitation?

Letterpress for less? Is it too good to be true?! No, it's true: you can find letterpress for less at Koru Wedding Shoppe!

I love the look of letterpress invitations. The 500-year-old printing process of letterpress utilizes a direct impression of type onto paper. The results are a rich, classic look. Letterpress is absolutely perfect for wedding invitations.

During countless invitation appointments at Koru Wedding Shoppe, many Brides have fallen in love with letterpress invitations. For those who don't want to break the bank on invitations, they've been frustrated with the hefty price tag for letterpress. Most happily settled on different invitations but I wished I could help them more with affordable letterpress invitations. The awesome news is now I can!!

I'm excited to announce the arrival of Letterpress Invitations by Carlson Craft, offered in the Candlelight Collection at Koru Wedding Shoppe. I can offer Brides the timeless treasure of letterpress invitations at a reasonable price! The new letterpress invitations feature rich texture, fine quality & an upscale appearance. Several beautiful, letterpress invitations are available, all customizable with font styles, font colors, motifs & wording. Compared to letterpress invitations in the Monique Lhuillier Fine Papers Collection, the Letterpress Invitations by Carlson Craft are $100++ (yes, ++) less!

Some of the Letterpress Invitations by Carlson Craft are shown above. Let me tell you, you have to see & feel these invitations to truly experience them. To attend the Inviting Sunday (save an additional 15% off!) event or to make an invitation appointment, please visit Koru Noteworthy. I look forward to showing you these letterpress beauties!!