This month, we are proud to unveil The Studio Collection, a series of sixteen impeccable wedding stationery suites, including Invitations, Reply Cards, Save The Dates, Monogrammed Stationery, and more. Innovative, distinctive styles incorporate calligraphic fonts that present a hand lettered look, rich textiles and lush florals, and a warm color palette. The Studio Collection is the epitome of elegant, statement-making wedding stationery and the pinnacle of the William Arthur Wedding Collection.  Pictured below is just a sampling.

Rose Gold Suite
Elegant, romantic, and refined, the Rose Gold Suite represents a day you will treasure forever. Featuring luxurious paper accented with a striking rose gold beveled edge this invitation makes a lasting impression.

Cityscape Suite
Luxurious paper, exquisite calligraphy, and a dramatic bevel adorn the chic and urbane Cityscape Suite. Accompanied by unique trousseau pieces, this timeless invitation evokes the excitement of an unforgettable celebration.

Scalloped Suite
This stunning suite partners pretty and classic.  The folder features a pearl border invitation layer while the sweet inside pocket holds all the important details of your special event.  Fully customizable, all of the elements will be sure to reflect your signature style.

Delft Suite
Imbued with Dutch tradition and artistry, the Delft Suite with its rich blue palette and bespoke painted design leaves a lasting impression. Old world charm combines with sophisticated touches for a look both classic and contemporary.

Indigo Dutch Floral Suite
Lush florals make a stunning impression with every piece in this rich and bold suite. A classic indigo border and seamless blend of stylish fonts present a polished, timelessly romantic look.

Floral Laser-cut Suite
This delicate floral lace folder opens to reveal a regal invitation with a spectacular effect.  Coordinating lace accessories combine for an unforgettable presentation with a classically romantic tone.

Real Grey Suite
A glimmer of rose gold edges this layered white and grey invitation. The modern color pairing, thoughtful trousseau components, and calligraphic fonts speak to your fresh and distinctive taste.

Trend #1 - Vellum and Wax Seals

What better way to start our Top 5 List, than with vellum and wax seals!
We’re crushing hard on this romantic trend hitting the invitation game this year!  There aren’t many things we love more than a stunning vellum overlay, a perfectly placed belly band, or a modern take on a classic envelope!
Looking for a unique way to elevate your vellum?  Consider working with a local artist or your favorite calligrapher to personalize your designs using your wedding monogram, or a special quote!  Another great way to elevate your vellum overlay or envelope – add a touch of ribbon or twine, then finish your piece with a custom wax seal!
Wax Seal Quick Tip:Adding wax seals to vellum for your wedding invitations?  Make sure you select our Professional Grade Adhesive so that your peel and stick wax seals stay firmly attached!  As vellum can be slightly slippery (almost like plastic), adding a piece of twine, ribbon, or wax seal are all great ways to keep your vellum details in place!
Photo credit clockwise from top to bottom: Whimsy B Paperie; Penn and Paperie; and Elisabeth Rose.

Trend #2 - White on White There aren’t many things that say wedding more than a pure white wedding invitation suite!

We’ve fallen hard for these stunning creations above (square wax seals anyone?!) and are seeing more and more of our designers creating Bright White custom wax seals!
We love that white wax seals can add modern elegance without causing any disruption to your existing color palette!  Whether you are creating a modern suite design, working with a complex color scheme, or have decided to add wax seals later in your planning process  – bright white is always a great choice!
Wax Seal Quick Tip: If your seals get dirty during assembly, take a cotton swab and dip it in a little bit of rubbing alcohol, then lightly brush the surface of your wax seals to remove any dirt or dust.  Don’t worry – we use this method all the time, the rubbing alcohol won’t cause any harm to the seals!
Photo credit clockwise from top to bottom: Twinkle and Toast; The Aerialist Press; and The Lisserei

Trend #3 –  Vintage Stamps & Wax Seals Talk about romantic!!  One of our favorite trends for the summer wedding season (and beyond), is the combination of vintage stamps and custom wax seals!  Perfectly paired to compliment any style of suite, this trend isn’t going anywhere anytime soon!

Did you know that many post offices have a secret hand-sorting option? This is a great tip for any of you who have incorporated delicate details (like wax seals, vintage stamps, etc.) to your invitations!  While modern sorting machines are a wonderful invention, your beautiful wedding invitations may deserve a more gentle approach. Be sure to ask your Post Office if this is an option!
Wax Seal Quick Tip: Mailing your wax seals?  We recommend using our Professional Grade Adhesive for your seals and requesting that your invitations be hand sorted.  Want to be extra cautious?  Slip your invitations into an outer envelope to protect all the pretty things inside!
Photo credit clockwise from left to right: Jasmin Michelle Designs; Heather O’Brien Design; Saffron Avenue

Trend #4 –  Wax Seal Escort Cards Logos, and numbers, and monograms, oh my!

We are so in love with what’s happening in the escort card world right now!  With every type of customization possible – from custom calligraphy, to numbered wax seals and designer monograms, there is no better time to get creative with your escort cards!
This season we’re seeing more and more of our brides and grooms working with calligraphers and designers to create stunning venue centerpieces out of their seating charts and escort cards.  From custom calligraphy, to watercolor maps, and antique ladders finished with wax seal escort cards – this is a great way to create a keepsake for your special day.
Wax Seal Quick Tip: Looking for an easy way to create your own DIY escort cards? Be sure to check out our Wax Seal Number Package! Available in a range of numbers, and trending colors – this the perfect gift for the DIY loving bride-to-be in your life!
Photo credit clockwise from left to right: Emily Elizabeth Events; Laurel Writes and Lion In the Sun Paperie; La Happy Design & Calligraphy.

Trend #5 – Nature Inspired Wax Seals To top off our Wax Seal Trends List, we couldn’t possibly forget about the all of greenery inspired wax seals, invitation suites, wedding themes that are trending so beautifully this year!

Since the announcement of Greenery as the Pantone Color for 2017, we’ve seen a massive movement towards natural wedding invitations, foliage inspired wax seals, and stunning envelope liners.  Whether you choose to add your favorite floral design, leaf, or iconic laurel design – you can never go wrong with beautiful florals, greenery, and wax seals!
Already designed your custom wax seal and now looking for another way to add greenery to your invitations?  Find some beautifully patterned paper, then follow the step by step instructions by our friends at Martha Stewart Weddings to create your very own DIY Envelope Liners – the perfect finish to complete your look!
Wax Seal Quick Tip: We’re loving this inspiration from our friends over at Yonder Design with their combination of herbs and wax seals!  Try stamping your wax seal directly over a sprig of your favorite herb – lavender and sage are our personal favorites!  This beautiful touch is a great way to add a hint of fragrance that is perfect for your menus, centerpieces, or invitations!
Photo credit clockwise from left to right: Yonder Design; Paula Lee Calligraphy; Paper Plane Paperie.

Quinceañera is a wonderful and exciting time for a young girl and her family! With such a huge tradition comes a lot of planning.
You have the dress, the venue, the color scheme, the DJ, the court, the dance, the gifts… and the list goes on. There are so many details to make this special event perfect.
We don’t want you to miss anything important while planning, so that is why we put together a helpful Quinceañera checklist!
Use this list as you are planning to make sure you aren’t missing anything important from the beginning of the planning process up to the week before the big day.

La celebración de los Quince Años es un momento especial tanto para la festejada como para sus padres y familiares.  Con esta gran tradición también se require una gran planificación.
Hay que preparar el vestido, el lugar, la combinación de colores, el DJ, la corte, la fiesta, los regalos  y la lista continua . . . Son muchos detalles que se requieren preparar para que este evento especial  sea perfecto.
No queremos que le falte ningún detalle  de esta  importante preparación , por esta razón le estamos organizando esta conveniente Guía de Lista Completa de Quinceañera.
Utilice esta guía de lista completa para asegurarse que no le falte nade desde el comienzo de la preparación hasta una semana antes del gran día.

Everyone has their senior photos taken. And everyone wants theirs to be unique. So how do YOU make yours stand out and show your personality? Here are 5 tips for taking senior shots that are all about you.

1. Bring along props. What do you love best? Bring it along to be included in your senior photo: an instrument, your pet, a sports item, your camera, paint brushes, your bike, your pointe shoes. Maybe your fun personality means you’ll bring along confetti to toss in the air!

2. What’s the season? Do you want your photos to be taken in the winter, summer, spring or fall? Each season has its own perks (snow, leaves, sun, flowers) and its own great photo opportunities.

3. Dress the part. Have some shots taken of you in your sports uniform, in your running clothes and shoes, in your pointe shoes and tutu, etc. You’ll capture yourself at a moment in time doing what you love.

4. Location, location, location. Take the photos somewhere you love: at the lake, on the basketball court, in the woods or at your favorite hangout spot.

5. Be expressive. Take a mixture of smiling, serious and fun photos so you have plenty to choose from for different purposes (framed portraits, yearbook, etc.).

Extra credit: Pick out your announcement beforehand so your photographer can stage your photo to fit your announcement perfectly.

Fleming's Printed Affair now offers Envelopments' Inc. Metallic Gold or Metallic Silver ink options.

Envelopments' digital printing now enables metallic gold and silver ink to be printed on card stocks and papers at a lower cost and faster turnaround than other traditional printing processes as there are no plates required or expensive set up fees to accomplish this type of printing.

Similar to digital printing with CMYK toners, metallic gold and silver toner is fused to the surface of card stocks and papers with heat. This digital option offers a great way to highlight metallic gold and silver text and graphics on dark pigmented stocks with smaller quantities and quicker turnaround. We recommend using matte stocks for better metallic contrast. Make sure your type is large enough to be legible.

PRODUCT AVAILABILITY: Digital Metallic Gold and Silver is available for cut stocks, folded cards and envelope liners. Digital Gold and Silver can be printed on text weight stocks, however, we cannot print Gold or Silver on envelopes at this time.
Digital Gold can be combined with Digital CMYK on the same print panel, but not Digital Silver. Likewise, Digital Silver can be combined with Digital CMYK on the same print panel, but not Digital Gold.

For the eager hostess, no time is more exciting than the holiday season. The delight is in the details: Festive garlands, perfectly garnished cocktails and, of course, beautiful invitations and stationery accessories. Below are our recommendations for making your soiree the toast of the town.

Invitations

The invitation sets the tone for the event. Exquisite printing in vibrant ink on our coveted 100% cotton paper will certainly evoke one of a soiree not to miss.

Place & Table Cards

Create a feast most memorable by making guests feel impossibly special. Table cards, which guide them to their respective seats, and place cards, which greet them once they arrive there, do just that.