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“If you’re in love and there’s that chemistry, that’s what it’s all about.”
-Sanaa Lathan

Letterpress wedding invitation: The Alchemy invitation suite from our brand new Elum Couture Volume 3 album embodies elegance with an uncluttered sophisticated aesthetic. The neutral textural background, reminiscent of patterns from the Deco era, is quiet in nature and creates a unique juxtaposition when paired with the surprise pops of color used throughout. The brightly colored Edge Painting elevates the Alchemy design to a level that we believe to be, simply stated, stunning. The Alchemy wedding invitation is also extremely well suited for a sophisticated Bar Mitzvah invitation, Bat Mitzvah invitations, or for custom party invitations with a clean ultra modern vibe.

Scroll down for a peek at the inspiration behind this stylish invitation suite, or for the complete inspiration board visit us on Pinterest.

1. Sofa with patterned wallpaper || Tempaper
2. NYC bride and groom || Christian Oth Studios via Style Me Pretty
3. Hot pink ombre bouquet || Christian Oth Studios via Style Me Pretty
4. Hot pink pumps || Pinterest
5. Alchemy wedding invitation website card || Elum
6. Alchemy wedding invitation || Elum
7. Tin ceiling || Talissa Decor
8. Modern hot pink chair || Apartment Therapy

We are excited to share that our Cabana invitation suite from our affordable Umi letterpress invitation collection was featured today on The Knot Live! The invitations shown were printed on thick 100% cotton paper stock in Pink Champagne and Midnight Blue inks. The Cabana invitation ensemble is a playful modern design showcasing several coordinating (but not matchy matchy) patterns such as Greek key and chevron. Inspired by our trendsetting invitations, The Knot Live created a gorgeous chevron themed wedding cake, perfect for a modern event. Check out the segment below!

Our unique Synthesis wedding invitation is cool and clean in composition with a look that will wow your guests with what’s to come. This ultra modern letterpress wedding invitation fuses geometry and perspective together to create an illusion of depth through the use of color and pattern. The effect is both masculine in its form and feminine in its color wash, a perfect choice for the couple looking for something a little different and unexpected in a wedding invitation. Letterpress printed in 2 colors on 100% cotton rag paper, this design can be customized to suit your own color preferences and may be paired with optional Envelopments® enclosures and envelopes available in a wide array of colors and finishes. The Synthesis wedding invitation would also be a wonderful choice for Bar Mitzvah invitations, Bat Mitzvah invitations, or for custom party invitations with an uncluttered modern flair. Take a look below at the inspiration behind this contemporary invitation suite, and come back again for more mood boards coming soon from our new Umi 2 album!

1. Rock candy sticks, photo source unknown via Tradewind Tiaras

2. Synthesis wedding invitation, elum

3. Bride and groom, photo by Ashley Rose via Green Wedding Shoes

4. Synthesis wedding invitation, elum

5. Jones Berry Lemonade soda, Jones Soda Co.

6. Glass lamp, Wanelo

7. Green Cymbidium orchid bouquet, photo source unknown via Bouquet Bridal

8. Plaid bow tie, golubchick via Esty

9. Blue glitter cake pops, photo by Erica Williams for buttercreambling via Etsy

10. Synthesis wedding invitation, elum

11. Citrine dress, Alice + Olivia via Net-A-Porter

12. Groomsmen argyle socks, photo by Bend The Light Photography via The Knot

Classic black and white: a look that will never go out of style! Our French Quarter is an extravagant letterpress wedding invitation that is a celebration of the architectural distinction of the Vieux Carre. With its graceful wrought iron balconies, lacy galleries and hidden courtyards ideal for a fancy fete, the New Orleans French Quarter is the perfect inspiration for a simply sublime invitation. Using just one classic color of ink and clever thoughtful font pairings, the French Quarter invitation is a triumph of texture and movement. Letterpress printed in 1 color on 100% cotton rag paper, this marvelous invitation design can be customized to fit your personal ink and paper color preference. The optional Envelopments® enclosures and envelopes are available in a wide assortment of colors and finishes. The French Quarter wedding invitation suite would also be wonderfully suited for shower invitations, Bat Mitzvah invitations, or custom party invitations with lavish decorative flair. Take a peek below at the inspiration behind this lavish invitation suite, and come back again for more mood boards coming soon from our new Umi 2 album!

1. New Orleans bride, photo by AlenaFede via Etsy

2. French Quarter wedding invitation, elum

3. Vieux Carre, photo source unknown via Travel Muse

4. Wrought iron fence with favors, photo by Belathée Photography via Green Wedding Shoes

5. Laduree french macarons, Laduree

6. Claudette accent chair, Joss & Main

7. French Quarter wedding invitation, elum

8. Black feather and brooch bouquet, photo by The Last Forty Percent via Green Wedding Shoes

9. New Orleans bridal party, photo by Kelly is Nice via Ruffled

10. Antique crystal chandelier, Antoine’s Restaurant New Orleans, photo by Austin Gros via Green Wedding Shoes

11. French Quarter wedding invitation, elum

12. Paris-Brest pastry, photo source unknown via Treats-SF

13. Platinum and gold vintage Georgian and Victorian jewelry, photo by Thayer Allyson Gowdy via Martha Stewart Weddings

14. Black and white damask wedding cake, photo by Crazy Cake Lady via Flickr

15. Bridal shoes, “i do” by Seychelles photo by Kelly is Nice via Ruffled

The ‘Archiva‘ wedding invitation suite from our Elum Couture Vol. 2 album celebrates lasting love with a save the date timeline and a style influenced by artifacts from a bygone era. Clean and simple typography mixed with vintage postage stamp artwork give a nod to years gone by. This classic design is ideal for the couple hosting a modern event infused with the unique character of antique touches and personal homemade accents. Letterpress printed in 3 soothing ink colors on double thick Tree Free Bamboo Ivory paper, this invitation is all about the little details, such as the delicate texture of the translucent Onion Skin enclosure that houses the invitation and emphasizes the momentous affair. Take a look below at the inspiration behind this timeless design, and check back again for more mood boards coming soon from our custom wedding invitation albums!

1. Mason jar candle, photo by Nicole Polk via Style Me Pretty

2. Bride, photo by Three Nails via Style Me Pretty

3. Archiva wedding invitation, elum

4. Figs and bread, photo by Aaron Delesie via Style Me Pretty

5. Bouquet with artichoke, photo by Jagger Photography

6. Vineyard wedding, photo source unknown via Center Blog

7. Vintage wedding rings, photo source unknown via Bespoke Bride

8. Olives, photo by Keith Levit via Online Poster

9. Rustic boutonnieres, photo by Three Nails via Style Me Pretty

10. Living ring pillow, photo by FotoPerlas via Style Me Pretty

11. Lemonade, photo by Elizabeth Messina Photography via Style Me Pretty

12. Archiva wedding invitation, elum

13. Vintage stamp, photo source unknown via Stampspostagestamps.com

14. Succulent in jar, photo by Trent Bailey Photography

15. Vintage stamps in glassine bags, photo by packandpost via Etsy

16. Outdoor table setting, photo source unknown via Everything Fabulous

17. Baguettes in basket, photo by Meg Smith Photography via Style Me Pretty

18. Flower girl, photo source unknown via Etsy

19. Archiva wedding invitation, elum

20. Handmade soap favors, photo by Jamison Wexler Photography via Style Me Pretty

21. Chocolate blackberry cake, photo by Braedon Photography via Enjoy Cupcakes

22. Man’s best friend, photo by via Katie Stoops Martha Stewart Weddings

23. Vintage key escort cards, photo source unknown via United With Love