Invitations Circa 1855

I have had an image of a totally cool invitation from 1855 for some time. I am looking for an opportunity to use it as inspiration in a real piece. I thought I would post it here as such a gem is worth sharing. This was likely printed on an old letterpress printer. It surely was a big deal to have such a piece printed for a festival in 1855 (pre-civil war). I love the typography, the way the type is written, the language, all of the flourishes, it is all just very very neat. Enjoy a piece of history! Be inspired.

Custom Postage, Please

I am on the custom postage bandwagon now more than ever. Caroline called me from the post office yesterday while trying to buy usps postage stamps for an invitation. Oye! Since they have increased rates, let's just say...the pickin's are slim, folks.

We love to design custom postage with zazzle.com. We can take a motif from your invitation, your wedding date, monogram, photo - or custom make something just for you. It just really makes the presentation extra special. The postage is a little bit more, but it is great for that WOW factor.

Icy Elegant Winter White

I was very psyched to see the new Martha Stewart Weddings Winter 2007. It contains a most elegant all winter white wedding invitation suite with - shades of gray! I predicted months ago that charcoal gray was going to be HOT HOT HOT and I am seeing it used more and more. I just LOVE it.

There is another charcoal gray idea I am dying to try out this winter - (I think it would do well with a black tie evening wedding) . Neenah paper makes a fabulous charcoal gray laid paper that I am dying to use with pressed silver ink. It would be so elegant.