Formal

Get excited, brides …  We are thrilled to announce that we are now carrying Smudge Ink’s Wedding book!  For years, we’ve offered their gorgeous boxed stationery, but now we’ve got a book full of beautiful wedding invitations, RSVP cards, save the dates, and more.

Based in Boston, in a converted textile mill right on the Mystic River, Smudge Ink cranks out stunning letterpress designs.  Their color palette is breathtaking, their papers are luxurious, their fonts are fabulous, and they offer up lovely finishing touches like rounded corners and envelope liners.  Their designs are beyond charming, and thanks to a range of styles, there’s really something for everyone.  Plus, with the customization options, it’s easy to amp up the formality or bring the fun up a notch.

Want to come browse the book?  Stop by anytime to sit down with one of our consultants, or give us a call to schedule a weekday appointment.  Just tell them you can’t wait to take a peek at Smudge!

Could we be more excited about the much anticipated 2013 wedding invitation trends?  Here’s a quick look at what we’re expecting to see this year …

Greens: When Pantone announced emerald green as the color of the year, we certainly expected to see brides gravitating towards the hue as they perused invites.  But as it turns out, the announcement sparked an interest in the whole green family, from mint to kelly and beyond.

Rachel and Kenneth: Green Letterpress Details

Art-Deco: Like a page out of The Great Gatsby, brides and grooms will be doing it up art-deco style this year.  We’re expecting to see lace and feather details on invites, elegant muted color palettes made up of navys and nudes, and geometric borders.

Alexis and Edmund: Letterpress Art-Deco Details

Foil Stamping: With brides channeling their inner-flappers and weddings moving towards updated formality, foil is having a serious moment.  Glints of metallic gold, rose gold, silver, and bronze will be highlighting names, calligraphy, and detailed motifs.

Chinar and Timothy: Foil Details

Customized & Creative: As weddings get more and more personal from one year to the next, couples are looking for invites that paint a picture of who they are (literally and figuratively).  Monograms and photos add a touch of customization, while custom artwork — maps, portraits, storylines, and more — make an invite all your own.

Lisa and Paul: Custom Illustration