Article Index – Featured Invitations By Event Type

Wedding Invitations

  • Pockets that fit 5 x 7 Invitations? YES! We have them!

    Your lovely invitations just arrived in the mail… But your new 5 x 7 invitations (also called A7 invitations) are too big to fit in your pocket folds. You’re not alone.  So many brides call us because this happens… All. The. Time. Most pocket brands are just too small to hold your invites, and you either have […]

  • Summery Yellow & Gray Pocket Fold Wedding Invitation

    As summer is approaching quickly, we’re super excited with this sunshine-esque Envelopments® Pocket Fold® invitation.  Bright but soft, warm & inviting, these delicate watercolored golden flowers bring this invitation to life. Featuring the gorgeous yellow watercolor flowers of Lisa Glanz, and gorgeous typography (Isabella for the script), these invitations give a light, airy quality to your […]

  • Celebrate in Art Deco Style

    Custom Pocket Card Wedding Invitation

    We are just enamored with the elegant art deco style custom invitation.  Designed by the bride, this card features a shimmering 5 x 5 folded card mounted to a black pocket card.  The main invitation is printed on gorgeous Ecru Micah cardstock in elegant raised black thermography printing.  It features bold graphic elements and fonts […]

  • Aneta & Michael’s Blush Wedding Invitations

    Aneta & Michael were looking for a subtle but elegant invitation.  Designed by Evelyn Chadwick of EC Designs in New York, and printed/assembled by us here at EnvelopMe.com, this gorgeous layered invitation features a blush backing layer (metallic C3 Coral) and a matching E3 Coral mailing envelope. The invitation and enclosure cards were printed in […]

  • Susan & Chris: Gold & Mint Die-Cut Wedding Invitation

    We’ve been so excited about this invitation, but had to wait to share because it was being published in a major wedding magazine – Style Unveiled Spring 2015 Issue. The wedding was featured both in the printed magazine and online! But now it’s published and we can share… Here’s a close-up shot of the beautiful […]

  • Heather & Jordan’s Cherry Basket Farms Wedding

        We were thrilled when bride Heather contacted us about helping with her unique letterpress wedding invitations. Heather, a professional photographer herself, and definitely an artist, hand lettered each piece of her invitation suite and drew the rustic decorative branch wreaths by hand as well. The character and charm of this unique invitation comes […]

  • Kelsey & Andrew’s Lake House Wedding

    Congratulations Kelsea & Andrew! We had so much fun working with this couple to design their perfect invitations.  When Kelsey first came to us, she wasn’t quite sure what she wanted design-wise.  She knew her invitation colors and that she wanted a Pocket Card invitation, so we started there.  Kelsea wanted a rustic look, to […]

  • Jeanette & Jimmy’s Asian-Themed Wedding Invitation

    Jeanette & Jimmy came to us with a beautiful “Double-Happy” motif that they wanted to incorporate into their custom wedding invitations. And we were happy to help! These gorgeous invitations were printed in Black thermography on C1 Reef (matte) Cardstock and C3 24KT (metallic) cardstock, and all packed in a 5 x 5 Envelopments Signature […]

  • Elegant Pocket Card Wedding Invitation

    Katie came to us with an invitation design and an idea for her beautiful silver & purple wedding invitation. This lovely pocket card invitation features the main invitation printed on Classic White in Black thermography, mounted to a 5 x 7 Portrait Pocket Card in C3 Majestic {metallic purple}. Inside the pocket is an RSVP […]

  • TRENDING: Rustic Battenburg Lace Invitation

    Rustic and romantic in one wedding invitation? Yes, you can have it all! Beautiful embossing and a printed background make this burlap and lace wedding invitation perfect for your celebration. We love the intricate detailing of the paper “lace” overlay against the burlap-patterned background. It’s all one piece, so there’s no assembly needed. But the […]

  • Vintage Rose Letterpress Invitation

    Vintage roses adorn this romantic letterpress invitation – pressed with a deep, rich gold ink. We are in love with letterpress – the deep impressions in the soft, cottony paper; the luxurious feel of the heavy stock, and the tradition behind it all. And this particular invitation has an extra personal touch.  The mother-of-the bride […]

  • Bailey & Dustin’s Love Bird Pocket Fold Wedding Invitation

    We are excited to share this gorgeous gold and coral pocket fold invitation for Bailey and Dustin.  On the front, an adorable flap with the couple’s initials and coral kissing birds printed on C1 Classic Ecru Cardstock. The backing is C5 Raw Silk Ecru BRO73 {brocade pattern in gold ink}. Inside the Envelopments 5 x […]

  • Erin & Tracy Art Deco Pocketfold Invitation

    Here’s a unique art-deco style invitation we printed on C2 Platinum {silver} cardstock with black thermography. We love the intricate designs, deco corners and flourished fonts of this elegant invitation! The 5.125 x 7.125 invitation card is mounted to an Envelopments 5 x 7 Portrait Pocketfold in C2 Coal, and has an RSVP and a […]

  • Jessica & Zachary’s Rustic Wedding

    We are IN LOVE with this fun and whimsical rustic wedding invitation, designed by Jessica, the bride. Each card in the set helps to set the mood for the rustic wedding theme, with beautiful styling.  We adore the main font Jessica used – Bombshell Pro by Emily Lime – and the graphics she chose add […]

  • Kristen & Jarad’s Pocket Fold Wedding Invitations – Elegantly Understated

    Kristen & Jarad’s lovely invitations feature a white on white theme, with just a pop of black and gold behind the invitation.  As shown here, both the pocketfold and the printed cards are on metallic First Snow, in black thermography (raised ink).  The custom design features Copperplate straight font, and the gorgeous Compendium for the […]

  • Nautical Pocket Fold Wedding Invitation

    We love this nautical-themed pocket fold wedding invitation! The pocket invitation features a bright white pocket fold paired with our new jacquard pattern, another deep navy layer and a bright white printed invitation. Nautical Pocket Fold Wedding Invitation Recipe: 5×5 Signature Pocket Fold – C1 Classic White 5.5 x 5.5 Cardstock Backing Layer – C5 […]

  • Friday Feature – Ornate Patterns & Frames

    We’ve been seeing bold patterns trending in almost every industry this season, so it’s no surprise that these same designs are carrying over into the wedding industry! I am absolutely in love with the way this invitation suite combines eye-catching patterns with ornate frames and a splash of color to keep things looking fresh and […]

  • 2014 Color of the Year – Purple!

    Lavender soft or bold and majestic, purple is hot this year.  According to Pantone, the hottest of the purples for 2014 is Radiant Orchid. And whatever purple you have in mind, we’ve got plenty of purples to choose from (click here to see all the colors): We can help you mix and match styles and […]

  • Color of the Week – Bullion & Ginger

    Glitzy and Gorgeous! The inspiration color for this week is Bullion/Ginger, a duplex cardstock featuring a brilliant and shimmery metallic gold cardstock on one side and a subtler matte gold on the other.  Perfect when the occasion needs a bit of sparkle – or a lot!   We can help you mix and match styles […]

  • Oz – Invitation Inspiration Color of the Week

    Can you almost smell the scent of Pine? The inspiration color for this week is Oz – a deep forest green metallic cardstock.  Gorgeous for anytime of year, but especially during the holiday season, this elegant stock pairs equally well with white or cream, bronze, gold, or even a splash of red if you want […]

  • Color of the Week – Bing

    Nothing screams “Christmas!” quite like a bright shade of red. The holidays are in full swing, so we thought this would be an appropriate color of the week to kick of December! This fun and cheery red can be paired with winter white, a classic ivory, or even a rustic kraft – so when it […]

  • Color of the Week – Spun Sugar

    Happy Thanksgiving! The featured color for this week is Spun Sugar, a decadent butter-toffee cardstock that brings a sparkle to your wedding. Perfect for the holiday season, the iridescent bronzy-gold metallic adds richness and depth to your invitation and all your day-of items such as place cards, menus, table numbers and programs. We can help […]

  • Color of the Week: Tangelo

    Tangelo represents the brilliant hues of fall.  This deep orange metallic cardstock pairs equally well with chocolate and burgundy, or cream and navy, or so many other options, and always brings a bright splash of color to your invitations, and day-of items such as table numbers, menus, programs and place cards. We can help you […]

  • Top Trend – Vintage Motifs and Embellishments

      Happy November!  Now that the holidays are fast approaching, we wanted to share this gorgeous green and cream invitation, perfect for a winter wedding. We loved the intricate vintage design elements paired with the aged fonts and pine-tree motif on this rustic winter wedding invitation. Here are some close-ups so you can see the […]

  • Top Trends – Chalkboard Invitation

    Here’s another trend we’re seeing a lot of this year… The Chalkboard!   Whether it’s for menus, place cards, or right there on your invitations, if you’re doing a rustic look, the Chalkboard is HOT. Here’s a close-up of the main invitation, printed on Classic White Cardstock, which was mounted on matte Mint cardstock backing layer. […]

  • Invitation Design That Sets the Mood for YOUR Wedding

    Your invitation is one of the first things your guests will see to introduce them to your wedding. Invitations not only convey the time, date, and place, but also give guests some clues about the theme, formality, and mood of the event. In this article, we will explore how different fonts and layouts totally change […]

  • Top Trends – Art Deco Style Wedding Invitations

    Continuing with our “Top Trends” Series, here’s a fun Pocketfold Invitation example from Envelopments in the Art Deco Style.  We love the bold gold color pop combined with the strong architectural details and period fonts. This Gatsby-style invitation features a 5 x 7 Portrait Pocketfold in C2 Black Diamond, with invitation and enclosures printed on […]

  • Top Trends – Featuring our Favorite Flourished Wedding Fonts

    Your invitation sets the mood for your entire celebration, so whether it’s for a wedding, birthday, Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah, anniversary or birth, the look of your invitation says as almost as much about the event as your wording does. Calligraphy-style fonts with lots of swirls and flourishes are very popular this year, and […]

  • 2013 Top Trend – Invitations That Tell A Story

    This week’s top trend is one of our favorites – telling the story of the couple and how they got together!     The story-telling invitation, designed by the bride, takes guests through their first meeting in high school through their on-again/off-again long distance courtship, and ultimately invites guests to the wedding. The design utilizes […]

  • Top Trends of 2013

    Can you believe it’s almost April? Spring is upon us, and before it gets much further, we want to share some of the top trends in wedding invitations for 2013 with you. In no particular order, we’ll start off with an invitation that not only features some fantastic detail, but also features our own TAYVA! […]

  • A “Mason Jar” themed Rustic Wedding

    Rustic weddings are hot, and we have been dying to share this delightful rustic invitation suite that we created for Erin & Jason, along with Wedding Coordinator Shannon McLeod (whom we adore, by the way!).  And we thought it would be fun to take you through the design process of how this invitation came to […]

  • Elizabeth & Jared’s Fall Pocket Fold Invitations

    These elegant black, cream & red invitations are perfect for a fall or winter wedding! Featuring a 5 x 7 landscape pocketfold in Black Linen, with a paisley patterned backing layer (EDIT: this patterned stock is discontinued, but there are lots of other gorgeous black & white patterns here) and a second backing layer in […]

  • Jessica & Babi’s Silhouette Pocket Fold Wedding Invitations

    We were thrilled when Jessica & Babi asked us to help out with printing this lovely invitation, designed by a friend, for their upcoming wedding. The elegant scrolls in the monogram, as well as the custom silhouettes of the couple, were perfect for the thermography printing in slate ink.  The cards were printed on Ecru […]

  • Friday Feature: SUMMER FUN

    by Paula Smith With it’s vibrant blooms and effervescent color scheme, Lauren and Nathaniel did a wonderful job incorporating “Summer Fun” into their wedding invitation design. What a great use of pattern and color to achieve a colorful, bright, and definitely FUN invitation! ← → x × Previous Next

  • Come Sail Away…

    • • • Where Custom Printing meets DIY • • • By Jeanie Thatcher Many customers believe that printing invitations with us is an “all or nothing” deal. What many people don’t realize is that we can do the printing and you can bring them home and add your own special touches to make them […]

  • Friday Invitation Inspiration: Monogrammed Elegance

    By Paula Smith How do you incorporate such a traditional element as a Monogram while keeping your invitation modern? Choose a bright fun color and pair it with a casual, elegant font. That is exactly what you find in Arly and Ryan’s wedding invitations. ← → x × Previous Next

  • Amber & Paul’s Newport Beach Wedding

    We’re very proud to have been the invitation designers for Amber & Paul, who were recently featured in Style Unveiled.  The patterned 5 x 5 pocketfold invitations elegantly set the mood for their wedding celebration. Check out the gorgeous photos of their wedding on the Style Unveiled website. Here’s a photo of the finished invitation […]

  • Beautiful Boxed Invitations

    Invitation Boxes for weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, etc. from EnvelopMe.com

    Many of you have inquired about boxes for your Pocketfold® and Envelopments® invitations. We have been searching for a supplier for perfectly fitting boxes… and finally have found some that are just right! ← → x × Previous Next

  • Destination: Paradise

    By Jeanie Thatcher Imagine opening the mailbox and seeing a stack of white envelopes that your mind automatically assumes are bills, but amongst the sea of white you spot a bright blue and orange envelope. Which envelope would you open first? Of course this envelope would not be tossed on the table to sort through […]

  • A Tribute to Red, White, and Blue

    Red, Whit & Blue Layered Invitation (with turquoise)  - EnvelopMe.com

    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 […]

  • Friday Feature – A “Royal” Affair

    DIY Elegant Royal Purple Pocketfold Invitation features a rhinestone - EnvelopMe.com

    By Tayva Bloomer For the first “Friday Feature” article, I wanted to spotlight an invitation that was created for LeAnn. LeAnn has ordered from us on various occasions and wanted to design something special for a close relative’s summer wedding in New York. The result? See for yourself… 3 Things I Love: 1. Color In […]

Save the Date

  • Do You REALLY Need A Save-the-Date?

    When we attended the Arizona Bridal Show recently, one of the most frequently asked questions from couples was “Do I need a Save-the-Date?” –  closely followed by “What’s the difference between a Save-the-Date and the actual invitation?” Let’s take the second question first: A Save-the-Date card is normally sent out 6 months to a year […]

  • Save the Date to Paris

    This sweet little 4 x 5 Save the Date Z-card is just perfect to let guests plan for a wonderful destination wedding in Paris.  The first of the three panels feature white “travel lines” with a plane icon, while the center has a lovely shot of the Eiffel Tower, and the third panel has the […]

  • Color of the Week – Bullion & Ginger

    Glitzy and Gorgeous! The inspiration color for this week is Bullion/Ginger, a duplex cardstock featuring a brilliant and shimmery metallic gold cardstock on one side and a subtler matte gold on the other.  Perfect when the occasion needs a bit of sparkle – or a lot!   We can help you mix and match styles […]

  • Color of the Week – Bing

    Nothing screams “Christmas!” quite like a bright shade of red. The holidays are in full swing, so we thought this would be an appropriate color of the week to kick of December! This fun and cheery red can be paired with winter white, a classic ivory, or even a rustic kraft – so when it […]

Day of Event Ideas

  • Susan & Chris: Gold & Mint Die-Cut Wedding Invitation

    We’ve been so excited about this invitation, but had to wait to share because it was being published in a major wedding magazine – Style Unveiled Spring 2015 Issue. The wedding was featured both in the printed magazine and online! But now it’s published and we can share… Here’s a close-up shot of the beautiful […]

  • Let’s Get This Party Started with Letterpress Coasters

    You know we love to create gorgeous letterpress wedding invitations, but did you know that we also can create custom day-of items, including menus, napkins, programs, and even Coasters? These cute little “Mr. & Mrs.” coasters would be the perfect addition to your elegant event – or we can customize them however you’d like. Coasters […]

  • Valentine Freebies

    Being in the wedding business, Valentine’s Day is one of our favorite holidays! But, we have kids, so this post has a few ideas for kid valentines, as well as a fun diy chocolate box that you can use as a teacher gift, party favor, or wedding thank you. First, the chocolate! ← → x […]

  • Fabulous Favors!

    Easily personalize your favor boxes and containers with ribbons, tags, string, labels.

  • Stationery for your Wedding Day

    by Tayva Bloomer So you’ve finished your wedding invitations and finally sent them out to all of your guests…what’s next? There are probably PLENTY of things on your plate that could serve as answers to this question! Planning a wedding can be incredibly stressful and time-consuming – but it is supposed to be one of […]

  • Warm Welcome for a Fall Wedding

    How do you help guests find take advantage of your destination wedding and enjoy all the wedding activities you’ve planned? These adorable Welcome Packets are the perfect answer, and can be created to coordinate with your welcome baskets in each guest’s hotel room. Created with their guests in mind, and featuring engagement pics on the front […]

Bar Mitzvah/Bat Mitzvah

  • Sophie’s Magical Bat Mizvah

      We were beyond THRILLED when Sophie’s aunt asked us to help her with this magical Bat Mitzvah invitation for her niece.  We worked with her on a prior custom Bar Mitzvah invite and had so much fun with her awesome designs, that we couldn’t wait to see what was in store for this one. […]

  • Friday Feature: Hockey-Themed Bar Mitzvah

    By Cari Hall After all the beautiful wedding features we’ve posted so far, I thought it would be fun to show off something a little different.  This hockey-themed invite is one of my favorite Bar Mitzvah invitations we’ve done.  One thing that makes this invitation so unique and personal is that the action shots in […]

Baby

  • Holiday Photo Cards Featuring Kids!

    If your children are anywhere near as adorable as mine, maybe that Holiday greeting is the perfect place to feature their “cuteness”.  Here are a few unique layouts that we can still create for you pretty quickly, or just some ideas to inspire you if you are putting these together on your own.   Printed […]

  • Friday Feature: First Birthday Zoo Invitation

    Did you know we also do invitations for many “Kid” events, such as Birthdays, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Christenings, Sweet Sixteens, and more.

Birthday

  • An Enchanted DIY Fairy Birthday Party – Part 3: The Party

    For our final post on the fantastical Enchanted DIY Fairy Party, we’ll show you how it all came together.  And be sure to check out our previous posts for the Fairy Party Invitation and more on the Fairy Party Decorations. Of course, to have a fantastic Fairy Party, you need Fairies, food and fun party […]

  • An Enchanted DIY Fairy Party – Part 2: The Decorations

    You can’t have an Enchanted Fairy Party without “Fairy Hollow.”  My original inspiration for this party was an outdoor garden party.  However, while we have a lovely backyard, this party was going to be in the summer, with an expected high of about 110 degrees.  The kids might survive, but the parents would certainly melt.  […]

  • An Enchanted DIY Fairy Birthday Party – Part 1

    In honor of spring, we wanted to share this fun Flower Fairy Birthday Invitation. Most of the time, we do your invitation your way, but this one was for an extra special client and I got to do it my way… yes, my daughter gets whatever she wants when it comes to invitations.— or maybe […]

  • Sophie’s Magical Bat Mizvah

      We were beyond THRILLED when Sophie’s aunt asked us to help her with this magical Bat Mitzvah invitation for her niece.  We worked with her on a prior custom Bar Mitzvah invite and had so much fun with her awesome designs, that we couldn’t wait to see what was in store for this one. […]

  • Friday Feature: First Birthday Zoo Invitation

    Did you know we also do invitations for many “Kid” events, such as Birthdays, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Christenings, Sweet Sixteens, and more.

Celebrations - Showers, Graduation, Etc.

  • Chalkboard Photo Graduation Announcements

      Can you believe it’s almost April? I’m still back in February somewhere…  But it almost that time again, time for GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTS! And what could be better than these trendy chalkboard-themed photo graduation announcements? We love using the grad’s photos in the announcements – and we love how this invitation has paired the graduate […]

  • Congrats 2013 Grads!

    By Paula Smith How do you say “We are so proud of you!” Shout it out! The best way is to send out a custom Graduation Announcement, of course.  We offer many options for Graduation Announcements. One of my personal favorite is a Photo Card. It can be as simple as a single photo with […]

  • Friday Feature – “Something Blue”

    By Tayva Bloomer Something old, something new, something borrowed, and something…. wondering how to incorporate a bit of blue into your wedding? Why not make the color a theme at your bridal shower?! ← → x × Previous Next

Holiday Cards

  • Color of the Week – Bullion & Ginger

    Glitzy and Gorgeous! The inspiration color for this week is Bullion/Ginger, a duplex cardstock featuring a brilliant and shimmery metallic gold cardstock on one side and a subtler matte gold on the other.  Perfect when the occasion needs a bit of sparkle – or a lot!   We can help you mix and match styles […]

  • Oz – Invitation Inspiration Color of the Week

    Can you almost smell the scent of Pine? The inspiration color for this week is Oz – a deep forest green metallic cardstock.  Gorgeous for anytime of year, but especially during the holiday season, this elegant stock pairs equally well with white or cream, bronze, gold, or even a splash of red if you want […]

  • Holiday Photo Cards Featuring Kids!

    If your children are anywhere near as adorable as mine, maybe that Holiday greeting is the perfect place to feature their “cuteness”.  Here are a few unique layouts that we can still create for you pretty quickly, or just some ideas to inspire you if you are putting these together on your own.   Printed […]

  • Color of the Week – Bing

    Nothing screams “Christmas!” quite like a bright shade of red. The holidays are in full swing, so we thought this would be an appropriate color of the week to kick of December! This fun and cheery red can be paired with winter white, a classic ivory, or even a rustic kraft – so when it […]

  • Top Trend – Vintage Motifs and Embellishments

      Happy November!  Now that the holidays are fast approaching, we wanted to share this gorgeous green and cream invitation, perfect for a winter wedding. We loved the intricate vintage design elements paired with the aged fonts and pine-tree motif on this rustic winter wedding invitation. Here are some close-ups so you can see the […]

  • Valentine Freebies

    Being in the wedding business, Valentine’s Day is one of our favorite holidays! But, we have kids, so this post has a few ideas for kid valentines, as well as a fun diy chocolate box that you can use as a teacher gift, party favor, or wedding thank you. First, the chocolate! ← → x […]

  • A Hauntingly Easy DIY Halloween Invitation

    Just for fun, we’ve created a super-easy twist card Halloween invitation for your Halloween celebrations – complete with free halloween printables to make it even easier!

  • Get a Headstart on the Holidays

    Unique holiday and Christmas greeting cards for business or personal use - EnvelopMe.com

    Can you believe it’s already NOVEMBER?  Neither can we… but that means its time to stop thinking about your holiday cards and start creating them. It’s the perfect way to remember friends and family this season, fabulous for your holiday gala, and just the way to thank your business customers—whatever the occasion, these handmade cards […]

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