Your wedding invitations are so more than just sharing your wedding information with your guests. In fact, your stationery stands as a tangible heirloom that becomes a part of your overall wedding aesthetic alongside your flowers, dress and signage. Every element adds your personal touch to your love story, and it all starts with your invitations.
Blue Pumpkin Calligraphy was born from an infatuation for heartfelt wedding stationery, where I create handcrafted, heirloom-style designs that capture the essence of your love story. Incorporating those-all important wedding day details, I’ll collaborate with you to craft bespoke and beautiful wedding invitations that mean the world.
Choosing the perfect wedding stationery that reflects your unique style and creates a timeless keepsake can feel daunting. With that in mind, I’ve put together a journal feature that will help you navigate the world of wedding invitations, helping you to picture your perfect design ahead of your love story unfolding.
Reflect Your Style
Your wedding stationery is the first glimpse your guests will have into the style of your special day. You want to ensure your invitations reflect the vibe of your wedding, whether you are having an elegant manor house celebration, a grand castle as your backdrop or a rustic barn venue. Take a moment to consider your style and what resonates with you both as a couple. Are you drawn to timeless and traditional designs or a more sleek and modern approach?
Images by Anne Letournel, Photos by Hash, Rob Tarren and Cherrelle Blake
Adding the Details
Remember to incorporate personal touches into your design, such as a bespoke monogram, a customised illustration or hints towards where you met each other or where you live. This will not only make your invitations visually appealing but will make your guests smile as they resonate with these hidden meanings.
Images by Kirsty Mackenzie, Anita K, and Honey & Heather
Choosing your paper & printing style
The choice of paper and printing techniques can elevate your stationery from beautiful to breathtaking. I offer a variety of paper style and printing options, so that the end result aligns with the overall effect and style you want to achieve from your invitations. The fun part is then to decide on the type of printing – from elegant, embossed letterpress printing to more modern foil stamping.
Consider all of your stationery
Your wedding stationery journey doesn’t begin and end with invitations. Consider creating a cohesive suite of wedding stationery that includes save-the-dates, RSVP cards, menus, place cards, and thank-you cards. This will create an overarching consistent design throughout your whole wedding and give your guests a visually appealing experience that will be talked about for years to come.
Images by Kirsty Mackenzie, Cherrelle Blake and Honey & Heather
Finding your perfect wedding stationer
Finding a wedding stationer that understands your vision and can work with your style is imperative to ensure your invitations are exactly how you imagined. Start by researching for someone whose aesthetic you connect with and really love. Don’t hesitate to ask questions! Here at Blue Pumpkin Calligraphy, I love nothing more than working with loved-up couples to create wedding invitations that will be a lasting reminder of your special day.
Blue Pumpkin Calligraphy delves beyond just offering a wedding stationery service; I’m here to deliver a seamless experience that’s filled with pockets of magic at every turn. I’ll guide you every step of the way from your initial consultation to the final product – thoughtfully curating your bespoke designs. My commitment to making personalised handmade wedding invitations with meticulous attention to detail ensures that your stationery is not only beautiful, but also a true reflection of your love story.
You can browse through my latest collection here, immerse yourself in my semi-customisable designs or follow me on Instagram for endless wedding stationery inspiration!