2 colour audio letterpress save the date project + Zosienka (Illustrator)

We were contacted by a very funky couple, Salma and Simon, who'd spotted a very cool "stationery suite" (as the yanks call it!) designed by Adam Ramerth - Printed by Studio on Fire, Minneapolis. Respect.

Their take on a Run DMC poster used retro audio visuals like mix tapes and volume dials.

Adam Ramreth Designer

As we don't like to pinch others work, we agreed to doodle this save the date card - using the audio theme and a vibrant colour way.

What could be better for a bright and breezy wedding on Lago Maggiore, Italy! Can we come?!

Artcadia's Audio 2 Colour Letterpress Save the Date Card

Artcadia's Audio 2 Colour Letterpress Save the Date Card

We've been really lucky the last couple of weeks, to work with customers who have a keen eye for great design. We are very privileged to have printed a design by the very talented illustrator Zosienka.

Zosienka had produced this stunning masterpiece for two (very lucky) friends, who are tying the knot.

We letterpressed the design using navy ink on ivory 350GSM cotton paper.

Artcadia - Letterpress Navy on Ivory 350GSM

Check out Zosienka online:
www.littlezosienka.wordpress.com
www.zosienka.com

How to Assemble Wedding Invitations

Take one complete invitation set to the Post Office and have it weighed. It is very important that you have correct postage for your invitations, of course. Sites like http://www.zazzle.com sell custom postage stamps.

After addressing inner and outer envelopes, invite friends and family to help stuff your invitations.

Affix postage to your reply card envelopes. I suggest using small 42 cent stamps like the wedding heart stamp from the Post Office.

Place reception card (if you have one of these), followed by the reply card, then the reply card envelope. Put the flap of the reply card envelope over the reply card. If there is an accommodation/direction/travel card, put this card last after the reply card envelope. Place all of these small cards neatly in front of your wedding invitation. Here is a photo example of reply card/envelope, activity/travel card, invitation:



The wedding invitation and enclosure cards are placed printed side up and inserted into the inner envelope. We do this so wedding guests can read the invitation and enclosure cards as they are removed from the inner envelope.

Place the inner envelope inside the outer envelope. The front of the inner envelope is addressed with the guests names only (for example, Mr. and Mrs. Kim). The printed side of the inner envelope should face you. When guests open the outer envelope and pull out the inner envelope, they will see their names.




Lastly, seal carefully. Do not put a wet envelope on top of another envelope. Wait until each envelope seal dries.

Wax seals are lovely, but they do tend to break off in the mail and may also cause other issues with the Post Office. Attractive seals are a great alternative.

Orchid Wedding Invitations

The orchid signifies love, beauty and strength. The unique blend of colors and flower artwork which grace this invitation set will represent the love that you share as a couple and also for your wedding guests.


Ornate Orchid wedding invitations may be purchased securely online.
Click on image to purchase samples or place your order. SALE: 10 percent discount will be applied at checkout. Also available are menu cards, place cards and accessories with matching orchid artwork to complement the invitation set.


Picture taken at Missouri Botanical Gardens. I always enjoy attending the annual MO Botanical Garden Orchid Show. So many varieties of Orchids to see! Plants lots of ideas for weddings in my head! . . . Orchids in the bridal bouquet . . . a simple orchid in a petite vase at an intimate reception table . . . introduce your theme with your invitation and set the tone for an unforgettable fairytale affair!