At long last, here's a snippet of our wedding invitations! Bob and I have known each other for 10 years and dated almost that entire time. I didn't want to design anything too tightly themed, but rather symbolize our growth together through nature iconography in our stationery.
We were married on the first day of Fall so imagery was based around the changing of seasons, growth, and metamorphosis through images like butterflies, leaves, and swirls of wind. The main colors were chocolate brown, chartreuse, and charcoal grey. Another primary color ~ raspberry ~ was brought in during the wedding through the flowers and other stationery collateral of that day. I designed the set and then outsourced the letterpress printing of the invites, rsvp, thank you notes, and envelopes. The outer chocolate brown sleeves were wrapped in a laser-printed & patterned band. See more details and photos here...
{All images by Oh Joy! Studio}
I'm so glad you posted those, I've been wondering what you did for your invites. I'm in the process of doing mine :) I also wanted to ask you if you had seen any fresh ideas for save the date cards?
Posted by: amy | October 31, 2006 at 01:13 PM
Wonderful!
Posted by: Jordan | October 31, 2006 at 01:46 PM
Such talent! Love them!
Posted by: Charity | October 31, 2006 at 02:08 PM
Beautiful! I especially like the unexpected grey and brown combo - very classy.
Posted by: michelle | October 31, 2006 at 02:11 PM
very nice. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: julie | October 31, 2006 at 02:13 PM
They're stunning, so unique and lovely. Congrats again!
Posted by: Sharp Lily | October 31, 2006 at 02:49 PM
beautiful, joy! i was lucky enough to see them in person and they were so nice... clean lines, beautiful color combos, whimsical patterns and images.
Posted by: lisa | October 31, 2006 at 03:05 PM
Gorgeous! I am also at the beginning of this process and plan to design my own and have them letterpressed. I am, however, just like Amy, struggling with unique, modern save the dates. Any ideas for something memorable and modern?
Posted by: callie | October 31, 2006 at 03:25 PM
Beautiful!
I'm getting married next fall and was actually thinking of using brown and a shade of green as my colors.
I love letterpress.
I would be most appreciative if you could send me the letterpress prices you were quoted from Rohner.
And any other helpful info too :)
Posted by: MCRBride | October 31, 2006 at 03:32 PM
just wondering.. is there any specific reason you chose to ship them out to chicago?
Posted by: christine | October 31, 2006 at 04:51 PM
They are gorgeous Joy! I'm sure everyone was thrilled to receive such beautiful invites.
Posted by: kendra | October 31, 2006 at 05:16 PM
Joy, they are beautiful, I love the color scheme as well as the nature theme. What a beautiful representation of your relationship.
Posted by: Manuchao | October 31, 2006 at 06:10 PM
oh rohner is the best.
this looks lovely joy!
Posted by: mav | October 31, 2006 at 08:01 PM
Wow, so beautiful. Start your own line!!!
Posted by: Miss Beaux | October 31, 2006 at 08:56 PM
It must be so tiring to plan a wedding AND be so deeply involved in the creative process as well but congrats! These are so beautifully you! :):):)
Posted by: Ginger M | October 31, 2006 at 09:31 PM
so pretty! Really love the colors.
Posted by: Mackenzie | November 01, 2006 at 08:55 AM
So beautiful! Love the colors too. I especially love the meaning behind the design and colors - makes it even more special.
Posted by: Romely | November 01, 2006 at 10:48 AM
So beautiful! Love the colors too. I especially love the meaning behind the design and colors - makes it even more special.
Posted by: Romely | November 01, 2006 at 10:49 AM
I really like thos cards, good inspiration for my wedding on august 2007! Thank you!
Posted by: cecile | November 01, 2006 at 01:25 PM
Those are absolutely lovely!
Posted by: Jaime | November 02, 2006 at 11:48 AM
They are so beautiful, Joy! I always enjoy seeing your work and I look forward to see your website! :)
Posted by: imelda | November 05, 2006 at 08:55 AM
I love handmade and designed paper and cards and your picks are always wonderful. I love your invitations!
Posted by: Carolyn | November 05, 2006 at 04:52 PM
Hi...Congratulations!!
I´m from Brazil and I visited your blog.
It´s is beatiful and very interesting!!
I´m going to marry too, but only in june of 2007.
Kisses! Bye.
Tati
Posted by: Tati | December 08, 2006 at 03:03 PM
A little late, but still .. .congrats!!
Your invitations are absolutely beautiful. I'm sure your guests must have been super-excited to receive them! :)
Cheers,
Crissy
www.paraviondesign.com
Posted by: Crissy | January 14, 2007 at 07:27 PM
Joy your invites are absolutely lovely! I got married on September 22, 2006. I love fall weddings :-0)
Posted by: Shauny | February 01, 2007 at 05:14 PM