By Paula Smith

From time to time, a customer will approach us with an invitation design they have already prepared and just need us to print. In such an instance, I am always eager to see their creation as it is a perfect reflection of their own personal style. Michelle was a graphic-designer bride whose invitation instantly became a hit with all of us here at EnvelopMe.com!

Bright and Bold, this invitation will get you ready for a late summer event.

3 Things I love:

1. Color

The red, white, and blue color scheme instantly conjures up images of summer fun – fireworks, anyone? 🙂 Oft-referred to as patriotic, they can even evoke a sense of pride amongst recipients! The E2 Caspian envelope, a metallic “Tiffany blue” if you will, promises a special, one-of-a-kind invitation to be found inside. Once unveiled, your eyes will soak up the multiple layers of vibrant color choices that play off of the printed ink colors. Through the uses of C2 Jupiter and C3 Dragonfly (one of my favorite colors) as backing layers, then by printing on C1 Classic Ecru, an even balance between bright and neutral colors is achieved.

Notice the snail mail icon in the corner for this mailed RSVP card. Guests also had the option of email or telephone responses.

2. Typography

I will start with my favorite detail of all time, the SNAIL artwork! You will find it quietly tucked away on the bottom of the RSVP card – an unexpected surprise amongst the fun yet sophisticated fonts. It is one of many small touches on the entire invitation that add to, rather than take away from, the invitation’s overall “look”. The use of multiple fonts paired with simple borders and brackets, as well as the occasional underlined or bolded word, all work together to echo the feelings of merriment and excitement.

3. Assembly

This invitation begins with a pocket card, which accomplishes the same task as a pocketfold: presenting an invitation as the main focus while neatly housing all of the enclosures. This one is in C2 Raw Silk Ecru which adds a subtle, textured metallic base that fits in nicely with all other design aspects. From there the backing layers of Jupiter and Dragonfly help set a wonderful backdrop for the printed invitation. On the back, behind the actual insert cards, you can find a repeat of sorts with a surprise lining of Jupiter in the pocket. The red color reappears once more in the form of the RSVP return envelope.

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Overall Impression: What can I say, this invitation makes me want to stand up and salute with pleasure when I mail my RSVP of attendance – via “snail mail”, of course 🙂 Enjoy the many different features – colors, fonts, and the playful combination of both.