...The Perfect Fall Color Combination: Plum and Gold...

As fall settles in, I thought it would be appropriate to share an invitation envelope that my calligraphy graced for a fall bride. Plum envelopes with gold ink were quite popular this year, and I am sure that you can see why!I have always loved these colors together, especially for a fall wedding! Rich and warm and not your typical brown and orange fall wedding. You just cannot go wrong with this color scheme.

...An Invitation with Classic Stripes...

Looking for an invitation suite that is customizable and semi-DIY? Check out this lovely little invitation adorned with classic stripes. For the tech-savvy and/or crafty brides-to-be out there, invitation sets are sold as digital files for at-home printing. What makes it even better?! You can customize this invitation with your wedding colors and personalized wording. Each set includes the invitation and an RSVP card.

If you're loving the classic stripes and eye-catching fonts in this invitation, visit the etsy shop of JessLehry Designs right here!

...Stripes, Dots, & a Wrap-Around Label...

This suite has it all. Stripes, polka dots and a wrap around label. Who wouldn't be in love!?
Wrap around labels are such time savers that are so easy to use! Rest assured, they always look great wrapped around the envelopes. Always.
One of the things that I love most about this suite would be the different patterns that are used, throughout the suite, which create depth and texture to the paper.
I've never paid too much attention to the rsvp cards before, but this one caught my eye. Instead of demanding that they respond and come to a day that is essentially all about you, this card lets the guests know that you are looking forward to being with them. That struck a cord with me. I'm a fan.
Just a little peek at the invitation itself.
The entire suite was banded together with a transparent patterned wrap.
I told you that this invitation suite had it all! For more lovely invitation suites check out seamless paperie where all of the invitations are pretty to look at! seamless paperie can be reached at seamlesspaperie {at} gmail {dot} com.

...Paper Lovely Note Cards...

A few months ago I stumbled across the etsy shop of paper lovely press in my search of some new everyday thank you cards. You see, prior to this point, I had purchased all of my thank you cards {with the exception of the thank you cards we sent out after our wedding} from Target. I literally believe that I have purchased every boxed set Target has sold, at one point or another. It was time for a change. I could not pass up these folded thank you cards featuring an adorable little ferris wheel.
Naturally, I caved and bought these happy birthday folded note cards. I couldn't resist the cupcake.
Everyone needs a practical and adorable set of note cards and I have been loving these. It's almost time for me to re-order! I hope that you have just as cute of a set up your sleeves! If so, do share!
p.s. i loved the packaging of these sets as well. bakers twine will never get old.

...Wedding Programs with Calligraphy...

This past weekend a penned & pretty bride named Allison tied the knot right here in Ohio.

Earlier this year Allison sent me her outer envelopes to address in brown ink using the font Pretty Whimsy. Pictures to come, for now you will just have to trust me that they were pretty beautiful.

Fast forward to about a month before her wedding. She told her Mom that she wasn't really planning on having programs at the wedding ceremony. Her Mom wasn't really having any of that so they turned to me to whip up something simple to give the guests something to look at. Here's just a little sneak peek for you to look at before Allison's photographer sends in some professional pictures.

Allison wanted one side of the program to list the wedding party & the other side {not pictured} to list the order of the wedding ceremony. She was able to take the pages I wrote on to a local printer for printing. I cannot wait to see the professional pictures!

p.s. if you are interested in having me write out your wedding programs {or other wedding paper goods}, please contact me at pennedandpretty {at} gmail {dot} com. Prices for custom pieces will vary based on number of words, time to complete, etc.