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BILLBOARD

Merit Winner of the 2013 How International Design Competition for Best Invitation Design, our Billboard wedding invitation suite is an oversized, (or "jumbo" as we lovingly refer to it), invitation that is a perfect fit for any couple who wants to infuse their special day with a boatload of personality and a bit of humor. Everything about the Billboard suite defies convention from its witty language to its poster size stature, this totally unique design is like a concert poster invitation and is the perfect fit for anyone looking for a non-traditional unique invitation. A plethora of bright colors and fun typefaces have been skillfully combined to create a piece that bursts with energy yet still maintains a feel of high style design through the attention paid to every last element of this avant garde invitation. Guests will love delving into the layers of witty details, and the poster-sized invitation will surely find its way onto their walls as a keepsake that is treasured long after the wedding is over. Creative wedding invitations are a perfect opportunity to express your personality and set the tone for your specific event. Our award winning design team will do nothing short of obsess over every tiny detail of this bespoke design, ensuring that the end result is something custom tailor made to fit YOU and your unique personality. So, have fun playing with changing up the color of the ink, paper, envelopes, envelope liners, or even accessorize with an Envelopments Enclosure to complete the look, but leave the rest up to us and we will guarantee you shine through! These awesome invitations also make fantastic Bar Mitzvah and Bat Mitzvah invitations, through clever use of iconic personal and event details, this design will be a show stopper for any cool kid headed to the Torah.

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LA FONTAINE

We brought new life to old Hollywood glamour with the ‘La Fontaine‘ wedding invitation suite from our Elum Couture Vol. 2
album. The art deco inspired white on white artwork is letterpress printed on luxurious 100% cotton paper using a colorless ‘Blind Deboss’ printing technique that is sophisticated, yet eye-catching. Classic ‘Black’ ink is paired with a pop of yellow ‘Lemonade’ ink, which gives this design a modern feel. 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!

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INKWELL

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MELANGE

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UPTOWN

The understated allure of the Uptown wedding invitation suite from the Elum Couture collection demonstrates the flawless coalescence of modernity and timelessness. Neutral hues, clean layouts, and unassuming typefaces converge to impart the pieces with a sense of warmth and calm. We were inspired to create something that would make one feel as though they had just stepped into a chic boutique hotel; warm and inviting, modern and sultry, and sure to please both the bride and the groom. This elegant letterpress invitation is enriched even further when accessorized with our optional soft Suede Invitation Backer, which strengthens the approachable nature of the piece. The inviting suede can be juxtaposed with rich double thick paper or upgraded to our 4-ply mega thick board, which has an unmistakably luxurious and upscale feel. Boasting the perfect combination of feminine and masculine touches, this invitation suite the perfect blend for a modern couple looking for a tasteful tailored wedding invitation with a modern edge. The clean lines and striking typography comprising this modern invitation can be accentuated by upgrading from an envelope to an Elum high capacity Box Mailer, an impressive item in any mailbox. Or, if you prefer, foregoe the Suede Invitation Backer and select an optional Letterpress Invitation Backer from your choice of our Signature Backer Patterns, adding a pop of unexpected drama. And if the neutral color palette we show here is not to your liking, the look can be completely transformed into something lively and high contrast by changing the color of the ink, paper, and envelopes. This look is completely customizable, allowing changes in font styles, envelope liners, adding edge painting or other special finishes to make it all your own. Not planning a wedding? Click here to see how this invitation has been completely customized for a cool modern Bar Mitzvah invitation, a tastefully elegant Bat Mitzvah invitation, and social event invitations that require a high style modern invitation design that is unparalled in its superb design and fabrication.

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SWEET SHOPPE

Winner of the 2013 Louie Award for Best Invitation Design, our Elum Couture Sweet Shoppe invitation was also a winner of the 2013 How Magazine International Design Competition. This confection lovers invitation is truly something that holds a sweet spot in our hearts. We were inspired to create an avant-garde wedding invitation for the creative fun filled couple who wants their special day to be all about the celebration . . . with a full candy buffet of course. And what better way to put a smile on guests' faces than with our Sweet Shoppe invitation suite? An ice cream parlor inspired color palette and lively typographical treatments that give a nod to vintage candy shoppe signage, this unique wedding invitation will bring sheer delight to guests when they discover each piece is cleverly worded to tie into the confectionary experience. And with a simple change in color, this pastel invitation can be transformed into a circus themed invitation (envision magenta & purples), or even a carnival inspired invitation (picture blue, red and warm yellow). You can brand your entire event with day-of items like round letterpress menus that are designed to fit perfectly in a charger plate, and the escort cards or our multi-purpose favor tags that can be used to add a fun personal touch to your table setting. Our award winning design team will assist you with customizing this bespoke design, ensuring that your personal text and wording is a seamless fit to the original concept. We encourage you to have fun letting your personality shine through with this totally unique invitation. And if you aren't throwing a wedding, we will assist you with transforming this design into the perfect Bat Mtzvah invitation, (or Bar Mitzvah invitation in soda shoppe colors!), or any special event invitation package that requires that something extra super sweet.

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PARFUME

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FUSION

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STRUCTURE

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HEADLINE

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POSTER

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KNIT

The charming ‘Knit‘ wedding invitation suite from our new Umi 2 album was ‘made with love’ in mind. We were inspired by the new generation of handmade knits that have brought new life to this age-old art. Handmade goods are expressions of love and patience; the ‘Knit‘ wedding invitation is a tender reflection of that endearing love and warmth. We just can’t get enough of the texture that was created when we letterpress printed this invitation on luxurious 100% cotton rag paper. We chose soothing ‘Buff’ and ‘Copper’ inks, however, what about ‘Stone’ gray and ‘Navy Blue’ for a nautical theme, or pale ‘Petal’ pink and ‘Smokey Lilac’ for a spring affair?! The possibilities are endless. Take a look below at the inspiration behind this alluring invitation suite, and come back again for more mood boards coming soon from our new Umi 2 album!

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LOVE NOTE

We are totally smitten with our new Umi 2 album invitation called ‘Love Note.’ As soon as we got the idea to use standard loose leaf notebook paper for an invitation concept, we were overcome with excitement about all the different ways we could infuse the idea of passing notes in class and young sweethearts writing love notes. This ridiculously cute and clever invitation package is so perfect for the couple looking to infuse some personality into their wedding celebration. We say go for it, be creative and have FUN with it. Your guests will be catapulted back to their youth right along with you. Stay tuned for more mood boards from our brand spankin’ new Umi 2 album!

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