WEDDING INVITATIONS

Fiancées and fiancés,  if it's six months before your wedding - it’s time to order invitations!

Your wedding invitations are both the pièce de résistance of your wedding stationery suite and an introduction to the atmosphere of your wedding day, so we take our role in helping you create the perfect invitation seriously. That said, we love what we do, so we’ll be having fun right along side you.

Let’s start with the basics. When we talk about wedding invitations, we generally mean the invitation itself, an envelope with the host's address printed on the flap, an RSVP set (card and envelope) and a reception card if the celebration takes places at a different location than the ceremony.  Many couples also choose to include an accommodations card which explains to out of town guests where rooms have been reserved. If other events are planned for the days surrounding the ceremony and reception, it’s also helpful to include an itinerary for your guests.

As for wording and etiquette for your invitation and accessory pieces, we’re well versed (ba-dum-chhh) and will help you say just the right thing and achieve just the right tone, whether formal or lighthearted.

Ok, that’s the nitty gritty. Let’s do pretty pretty! Below are some of the trends we're seeing (and loving).

Calligraphy inspired designs with big, bold script:  

Foil - sparkle isn't just for rings!

Die cut designs add a sophisticated silhouette to invitations:

 

Laser cutting creates texture and pattern reminiscent of heirloom lace:

 Hand painted edges on ultra thick paper add an unexpected burst of color, creating a piece of art from all angles: 

You're more than welcome to take a look at samples in the store (and check out our beautiful jewelry, social stationery, and fabulous pens) however, we mainly work by appointment to insure every detail of your invitation is perfect. We schedule appointments Tuesday - Saturday 10:30 am - 5 pm; call the store (614.424.6617) or e-mail (writeon@onpaper.com) to set up yours. We're happy to arrange an alternative time if our regular hours do not accommodate your schedule.

 You can find lots more inspiration on our website, photo gallery, and, on our Pinterest page.

We can't wait to meet you, or if we've had the pleasure of working on your Save the Dates, it'll be great to catch up. See you soon!

Next up: Day of Accessories (Programs, Table Numbers and Menus, Oh My)!

               

Save the Date!

Now that you’re engaged and you’ve been properly feted, let’s announce your wedding date in a style all your own. 

At least some version of saving the date has be taking place in Europe since the12^th century in the form of “banns” in which your parish announced your intent to marry on a specific date. This was to allow any objections to the union to be voiced and the marriage halted if necessary (you know, Godwin is already married to a lady in the next shire or the betrothed are actually be-cousins). The Roman Catholic Church ended this as a necessary step in the 1980s, but in the Church of England this tradition continues.

Image via sherryweb.com

 

Banns or no banns, you can save the date in beautiful, festive, adorable, sassy and/or sophisticated ways. At On Paper, we’re here to help you find the perfect save the date, whether it will coordinate with and offer a hint of the wedding invitations yet to come, or, be its own, independent piece of art. (The choice is completely yours and either path is correct.)

Trending design elements include fabric inspired prints, letterpress, sumptuously painted edges, snappy fun type, and foil, foil, foil (these trends follow through to invitations as well). And if you lean more toward the classic – we love traditional designs for their timeless elegance: think lovely ivory paper with crisp black engraving. Perhaps add a die cut shape or colored edging for an updated tailored twist.

Take a look the images below to get an idea of what you like and what is possible, then let’s set up an appointment! It’s best to order your save the dates nine months to a year in advance (especially if you’re doing a destination wedding).

We can’t wait to save the date with you!

The Save the Date above and the one below can be ordered on our partnered website (along with tons of other options)! If interested in any of the others, give us a buzz: (614) 424.6617.

Up next: Paper Lover in the Field: A trip to the Ohio Craft Museum

Capital Style Bride January 2012

We were honored to be invited to participate in the January 2012 issue of Capital Style and were featured in the cover story Elegant Glamour!

The concept for the photo shoot was styled by fellow Short North Wedding Collective member Kasey Skobel-Conyers, founder of Bliss Events.

The invitation: Hand calligraphed in white ink on Ash die cut card stock. Designed and produced in-house at On Paper by On Paper Press.

Die cut table number cards, seating cards and menus carry the elegance of chic glam calligraphy through out the event. We love the Ash/Pale Peach color combo accented with gold- perfect for the decor and classic elegance with a touch of drama!

Read the entire article HERE

We had a great time seeing old friends and meeting new colleagues- proving once again that Columbus has some amazingly talented wedding professionals- perfect to help create your perfect day!

Photos via Capital Style Bride by Will Shilling

Location: Ohio Statehouse
Wedding Coordination: Bliss Wedding & Event Design
Wardrobe: La Jeune Mariee
Flowers: Flowers on Orchard Lane
Cake: Jan Kish La Petite Fleur
Table and Place Settings: Lasting Impressions
Invitation/Menu: On Paper

Leaf Shape Place Cards

Having an Autumn Wedding? Consider these great new laser cut, leaf shape place cards on our microsite...

These place cards are the perfect Autumn accent... casual yet elegant and they easily lend themselves to your own handwriting, or, formal calligraphy.

Available in an assortment of colors, the place cards are truly affordable: .68 to .88 cents a piece depending on quantity. Take a look... and order HERE

We also are curlicue crazy for these laser cut paper frames- they'd look great combo-ed with the leaf place cards and great on their own for a more majestic statement. The baroque oval (below) is even more elegant still- mix and match for a perfectly lovely Autumn wedding!

Country Luxe on Style Me Pretty

For obvious reasons {note road sign = area code (614)} - loved Monday's posting on Style Me Pretty featuring a very lovely country luxe Virginia wedding.

Check out the post at our favorite uber Blog: Style Me Pretty and if you love the details- take note: Invitation and Frame are available in store!

On Paper is featured on Style Me Pretty HERE

Photos by Marta Locklear via Style Me Pretty

Royal Wedding Invitation

THE Invitation
Photo: Brides.com

If you haven't seen THE invitation to THE most talked about wedding in decades- here IT is! Thoughts from any of the common folk out there? We'd love to hear your opinion! Here's ours...

Aside from the astoundingly beautiful insignia at the top- we were, well, royally underwhelmed. The wording is just what we expected- distant, formal, fancy, full of protocol... which is actually quite beguiling. But what strikes us is how impersonal it is... the fill in for the guests name (could they not have left out the fill in the blank lines and just, well, filled it in? And the calligraphy used (not shown) was more than underwhelming as well.

We do, however, love the horizontal orientation, are surprised by the rather abruptness of it all. And, we LUV the reply information all inclusive on the invitation itself. We love that it is assumed that no one could or would (or should!) consider phoning or emailing a reply- letters by post only. Archaic yes- lovely yes!

Needless to say- we have a few selections in our on On Paper invitation arsenal that we thought would have been fit for a Queen and Princess- offering that classic elegance but with a tad more flair.

Martha Stewart for Crane & C0.

Crane & Co.

Crane & Co.

BRIDES collection for Checkerboard

Checkerboard

And this doesn't even touch on the REALLY lovely, far more creative letterpress options we would have loved to see this modern couple toss in to the traditional faire.

Tell us: What would YOUR fairy tale invitation look like???