I am so excited to have Dami O guest blogging for us today. Dami is the owner and creative behind Parchment by Dami – a bespoke stationery company specializing in all things paper for your special event. We asked Dami to fill us in on a few of the great things trending in the world of wedding invitations. Enjoy!
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| Fozzy Book as seen in Bride and Breakfast | Image by J Lucas Reyes |
Never underestimate the importance of wedding invitations. It serves as the first taste of your wedding, sort of like a preview of what is to come. 2013 has been the year of rustic (think burlap, floral garlands, kraft paper, wreaths, etc.), watercolor and chalkboard invites. I get a feeling brides are ready to turn up the elegance a notch for this upcoming wedding season. I have noticed the emergence of typeface technique trends such as laser cutting, foil stamping, and calligraphy/hand lettering. These trends are sure to stay strong through 2014.
Laser Cutting: A process that uses a laser to cut out words and design details on invitations.
Foil Stamping: A technique in which a copper plate is used to push gold, silver or even colored metallic foils into the paper to make an impression; the foil also creates a shiny design.
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| Left: Bliss and Bone | Top Right: Jenna Blazevich Calligraphy and Margot Madison Creative | Bottom Right: Kimberly Fitzsimons via Oh so Beautiful Paper |
Calligraphy: Artistic, stylized handwriting. Traditionally, a calligrapher would use ink and a quill or steel nib pen. Calligraphy can be used on invitations, envelopes, place cards and so on.
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| Hardink Calligraphy |
Dami is the Owner of Parchment by Dami your one stop shop creating customized invitations, personalized and social stationery that helps set the perfect prelude for your special event. Check PD out on Facebook and Instagram or email them at: info@parchmentbydami.com
