Archives for July 2015

So much fun! A map save the date is perfect for destination weddings. Recently I created this custom illustrated Key West, Florida save the date map for my clients. I just love this design.

Map Save the Dates are a great way to show your guests locations they will need to go to during your wedding weekend. Many of our clients print details on the back of the card outlining the weekend itinerary. This is very helpful for your guests and allows them to plan activities in between your scheduled events if they wish.

Key West Florida map save the date designs now available in our shop!

Save the Dates timeline:
9-11 months Order save the date cards.
6 months Send save the dates

Browse our collection of Save the Dates today. At Mospens Studio, we also design custom save the dates upon request.

I have many map illustrations completed. Contact me today to see if I have your location! [email protected]

Original Yellow Blooms hand-painted in watercolor. Each design is then printed stroke for stroke for a LOVELY hand-painted effect. Perfect for a Modern Spring Wedding!

Modern Spring Wedding Ideas include loads of bright and cheerful fresh flowers, modern light blue vases filled with flowers, wedding cake with thick icing and pops of yellow flowers, bouquets as if they were just handpicked from a field of wildflowers. Super sweet and chic!

Color Inspiration: Think bright and light yellow, light sky blue, hydrangea blue, sage green, light green, blush peach, and green.

Photo Sources: Paper Lily Photography via Style Me Pretty, Floral Design and Original Watercolor Rose Blooms Wedding Invitations

Original Raspberry Rose Blooms hand-painted in watercolor. Each design is then printed stroke for stroke for a LOVELY hand-painted effect. Perfect for a vintage inspired late summer wedding!

Late Summer Wedding Ideas include loads of fresh flowers, handwritten chalkboard signs, yummy homemade inspired cake topped with flowers. Homespun and super sweet!

Color Inspiration: Think raspberry red pink, light pink, light green, green, and dark green, oatmeal brown, light sky blue.

Photo Sources: Ruth Ellen Photography via Ruffled and Original Watercolor Rose Blooms Wedding Invitations

Writing your wedding invitation has never been easier.

Remember to include the following:
1. An opening sentence (are parents hosting?)
2. Bride’s name and Groom’s name
3. An action sentence
4. The wedding date
5. Time
6. Place
7. Reception to follow if at same venue as wedding

______________________________

1.) Opening Sentence. Who is hosting? Be sure to ask your family their opinion also. I will never forget the day a father-in-law-to-be (is that a word) called me on the phone and said, I can’t believe you didn’t ask the bride-to-be to list my name too. He was very very upset she did not include his name on the invite. So my tip would be to ask your parents and your partner’s parents if they want their names listed. OR just go with the “Together with their parents” to cover all bases.

______________________________

Bride and Groom

Together with their parents
Sarah Elizabeth Hayward
and
Anthony David Montgomery
request the pleasure of your company
at the celebration of their union
______________________________

Bride and Groom and Parents

Sarah Elizabeth
Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Hayward
and
Anthony David
Son of Mr. and Mrs. David Montgomery

or

Sarah Elizabeth Hayward
and
Anthony David Montgomery

______________________________

Parents of the Bride

Mr. and Mrs. John Hayward
request the pleasure of your company
at the marriage of their daughter
Sarah Elizabeth Hayward
to
Anthony David Montgomery

______________________________

Both Parents

Mr. and Mrs. John Hayward and
Mr. and Mrs. David Montgomery
request the pleasure of your company
at the marriage of their children
Sarah Elizabeth
and
Anthony David
______________________________

Find many more options for your wedding invitation wording.

2.) THE WEDDING COUPLE NAMES
You can use your first, middle, and last name. If you are listing your parents names then most times you would not list your last name with your first, and middle name. Never use just your first name. Guests may not know exactly who you are. This happened to my mother-in-law once. She had no idea who the person was inviting her. They only listed their first names.

3.) ACTION SENTENCE

request the pleasure of your company
at the marriage of their children

request the pleasure of your company
at the celebration of their union

request the pleasure of your company
at their marriage

joyfully invite you to share in their happiness
as they unite in marriage

together with our parents
invite you to share the beginning
of our new life together
when we exchange marriage vows

invite you to share in their joy
when they exchange vows of commitment
and begin their new life together

Browse many more inviting ideas

4.) THE WEDDING DATE

Saturday, the twenty-fourth of June
two thousand seventeen

or the more casual
June 24, 2017

5.) TIME

at half after two o’clock in the afternoon

at six o’cock on the evening

6.) PLACE

Glenmoor Country Club
Canton, Ohio

7.) RECEPTION

Reception to follow
or
Dinner, dancing, and merriment to follow
or
Reception immediately following
or
Dinner, dancing, and happily ever after to follow

Find many more wedding invitation wording ideas on our website.

When you order wedding invitations, you will receive a digital proof via email for your approval. We offer 3 proof sets for free. So no need to worry if you change your mind and need to make a change.

Beautiful Beach Wedding Invitations! Katherine and David’s sea-worthy design features original seahorses watercolor art, letterpress printing, custom belly band belt, and 3 card layers. Shown in orange metallic cards, guava seahorses, gray letterpress ink, and tiffany-inspired metallic blue.

The luxurious wedding invitation is handmade and gorgeous for a destination wedding. Beach wedding invitations don’t have to be boring! We specialize in designing beach wedding invitations and stationery for seaside events.

At Mospens Studio, we print all of our letterpress wedding invitations and stationery on our Vintage Heidelberg press. Letterpress printing is one of our most expensive forms of printing.

Remember, if you are on a bit of a tighter budget we customize any design for you. We have even created a 1 layer card as a D.I.Y. invite with the seahorses. This design is completely customizable.

Contact me with questions! [email protected]

Elegant Floral Wedding Invitations! Courtney and Scott’s wedding invitations carried out their nautical theme with a custom design featuring original watercolor flowers and anchors artwork, letterpress printing, and a handmade belly band belt. Shown in blue and pink florals, blue letterpress ink, and blue envelope liner.

The luxurious handmade wedding invitation is gorgeous for a nautical wedding. Proof that Nautical Wedding Invitations can indeed be elegant! At Mospens Studio we specialize in designing nautical wedding invitations and stationery for beautiful seaside events.

We print all of our letterpress wedding invitations and stationery on our Vintage Heidelberg press. Letterpress printing is one of our most expensive forms of printing. If you are on a bit of a tighter budget we customize any design for you.

Photo Source: We Are The Mitchells

Contact me with questions! [email protected]

Boho Chic? Yes, please! New arrival in the shop. BOHO FLORAL D.I.Y. Printable Invitation Paper.

Whimsical watercolor flowers with light sage watercolor, so pretty for a bridal shower, wedding, rehearsal dinner or birthday party!

D.I.Y. invitation kits are an affordable way to print your own invitations. At Mospens Studio, we offer high quality thick cover paper and envelopes with whimsical watercolor artworks. No need to worry about where to buy paper and envelopes. Design your own text at home, then print. My pre-designed invitation cards are ready for you to print on at home or handwrite text.

Please note, digital download versions of my original art are not available.

Browse our exclusive D.I.Y. Printable Invitations today!

Contact me with questions! [email protected]

Summer is in the air! So a fresh new Sunflower Blooms Invitation is in order. This pocket folder wedding invitation boasts watercolor sunflowers and is perfect for a late summer or fall wedding.

The pocket folder invitation holds a reply card with room to add 2 more additional information cards if needed. Think itinerary details, accommodation, or map cards.

Many new Pocket Folder Wedding Invitations to come!

If you have a color scheme and or watercolor art of mine you love, let us know! We will custom design a folder invitation just for you.

Contact me with questions! [email protected]