[DIY print & assemble] wedding invitations

kristina: {DIY printed cards ready to assemble; envelopments pocket folder}
4 cards > custom designed invite plus MAP, Directions & RSVP postcard

It seems lately I’ve been designing more custom invitations for DIY clients, who want me to provide either the hi-res PDFs (ready to print themselves) or the printed enclosure cards only (cut & ready to assemble).  And, I just love when I receive their completed wedding invitation suite, so I can actually see the final result! “thanks!”

**photos of these creative invitations are shown, along with a note on which DIY option each client chose & any paper details**

debra: {digital DIY PDFs; printed at a local printer & online @ vistaprint.com}
> custom designed single-flat card plus map & RSVP enclosures

freida: {DIY printed cards ready to assemble; cards & pockets pocket folder & graphic mat layer}
4 cards> custom designed invite plus MAP, Details & RSVP postcard

jaclyn: {DIY printed cards ready to assemble; paper & more pocket folder
plus cards & pockets graphic mat layer}
4 cards > custom designed invite plus MAP, Details & RSVP postcard
> guest/return address label wraps = $1 each

kimberly: {digital DIY PDFs; cards & pockets folder + printing}
> custom designed monogram including cover design, bilingual invite booklet
(back adhered to folder); plus Map & RSVP enclosures

If you would like to print &/or assemble your own Wedding Invitations / Reception Stationery but need help with the graphic design & layout, I can assist you!  Check out my etsy listings below, plus my website (see DIY options under design process)  for more info on which option is best for you depending on what you’re envisioning!

> DIY Printable PDFs Custom Design for Wedding Invitations or Reception Stationery 

> DIY Printable PDF Custom Design for Reception Stationery {listing for only 1 design}

 

[update] redesigned Website

So yes, I’m happy to report that Papercake’s newly redesigned website is finally LIVE! I barely snuck in this huge project, but I needed the update badly…especially since now the site is visible on mobile & html/iPad too.

I hope you like it…  let me know what you think?

* check out blu domain for a bunch of cool website template options that are fully editable.
{ I used milo }

 

[destination wedding] hawaiian starfish

Aloha! I’ve recently returned from a wonderful & relaxing vacation, all because of kelly & katie… I’m so happy they decided to have a destination wedding in hawaii! They planned mini-events during this fun-filled, wedding weekend for all their family & friends who could make the trip {my personal fave was the catamaran, and of course karaoke night!}.  But, after the Ceremony on the beach, the reception was held at the honolulu zoo = free admission!

I cannot wait to see the photos from their big day {photography by Novalee Photo}.
Below are just a few of my quick shots:

The wedding cake was such a hit {from Paradise Pastries}; not only the adorable hand-sculpted monkey’s, but the palm tree, brown-sugar beach sand & fondant water. Plus, I loved the starfish & sand dollar white chocolates {which complemented their invitation design}.

Everything was so simple yet perfect for their theme; from the entertainment under the white tent on the zoo lawn {hula dancer & ukulele singer > hawaii hula company} to their favors & shell decorations. Also, instead of an actual guest book, I designed a “postcard” tent for their guest signing table… we purchased the vintage hawaii postcards at a local ABC store.

Afterwards, we hiked Waikiki’s Diamond Head… then off to Kauai for a few days {which I highly recommend if you haven’t been yet}

*check out Krellers Islander Getaway {room 345 shown}… it was a perfect location & accommodation, plus the owners were wonderful to work with!

 

[custom wedding invitations] new designs v1

It’s official, my busy wedding invitation season has begun! I wish I had more time to post each new design separately, but instead I’ll just start showcasing a group each season:

kerrie { Lianne’s SF skyline design }

> each new invitation suite is usually redesigned based from an invite on my site, {as noted in the photo caption links} then personalized to each clients unique wedding/event colors or theme.

Hughette { melissa / amy }

kelly { etsy invitation }

miranda { christine }

Stina { etsy rose illustration }

carla { bilingual invitation }

{ custom wedding monogram }

{ etsy vintage wedding cinema ticket }

 

[design inspiration] wedding cake

I love visiting half baked, the cake blog! It’s such a great place to find all kinds of sweet inspiration & ideas {especially the sweet tidbits section}.  For example, these 2 options on styling your Wedding flowers or dress with your wedding cake is a perfect way to tie your theme together…

…which naturally makes me think… from invitation to cake {thus: papercake}

I am one happy gal when I find out my clients decided to add a design or personalized monogram that I created for them onto their cake! {a few of my favorites below}

> go to the ‘paper & cake’ section in my design gallery for more info on the above invites, which can also be customized to match your event’s theme

 

[custom wedding invitations] vertical folded card + ribbon sash

Everyone is loving the look of opening an invitation like a present, revealing a pocket full of goodness. However, if you plan on adding your website to the main invitation & don’t really need an additional enclosure card (wedding details/map/reception info) but only the RSVP card, you don’t necessarily need a pocket. Your guest will be sending back the RSVP leaving the pocket empty & lonely, & leaving you wondering why that extra money was spent?

So, when Christine wanted to design her invites based on Myisha’s design (shown below) we came up with a fantastic solution: a 3-layered vertical folded card with ribbon sash & name tag on the front, but the invite panel is moved to the bottom where the pocket was, and the RSVP slides under the ribbon at top! I do believe we solved this one with flying colors, don’t you think?! I love it!

Myisha's Wedding Invitation Suite {handmade paper discontinued ;{

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*below are two more client creations showing how they personalized Myisha’s design by changing the handmade paper, fonts, ink & metallic paper colors. I’m even working on a new design based on this but flipping the layout to open horizontally! fun!

 

[real wine wedding] amanda + brian in sonoma

Congrats to Amanda & Brian, married October 1st, 2011 at Sebastiani Winery in Sonoma, California!

I’m so glad amanda found me! We first designed their save the date cards, then carried on the “eat, drink & be married” typography theme throughout their invitation suite.
[shown below: square stardream metallic iris pocket folder & flame envelopes; tag & enclosure cards printed on ivory mat cardstock; satin orange ribbon & ivory address label wraps].

For more design inspiration, I’ve chosen just a few of their gorgeous wedding day photos…shot by Mike Huyn Photography.

I provided all the reception stationery to match & I love how they slid the escort cards into each wine cork (they added a slit in all the corks plus flattened out one side so they wouldn’t roll).
A note from the bride: “We went to the winery and asked for about 100 corks. Most wineries are more than happy to provide the corks for free because it’s FREE advertising for them!”

Cupcakes : SIFT CUPCAKES  |  florist : CATHERINE SCOTT FLOWERS

Cake Spatula : Amazon engraved at Things Remembered