Black & Ivory Wedding Invitations + A Love for Mom

When the bridal processional song starts...and the bride is ready to walk down the aisle...do you know who's job it is to cue the wedding guests to rise? The mother of the bride. She's the one who ​stands up first, signaling to the rest of the guests that it's time to welcome the bride. I think that's  exactly the role that mom's play your entire life. Mom's are the first to stand up and welcome you, love you, congratulate you, and listen to you. And if your mom is anything like mine, she's the one who will ALWAYS be standing there for you. 

I loved meeting Courtney's mom, Jane. She came along with Courtney to the very first meeting with ​me about wedding invitations. I'm sure she was also a huge part of Courtney's wedding day. And combining her opinion + Courtney & Chase's opinion = a beautiful and budget-friendly black and ivory wedding invitation set. Happy third day of marriage, C+C!

​A black shimmery policy envelope was a nice touch.

​She chose shimmery ivory paper for her invitation, RSVP card & program

​The invite opens up to look like this! Very pretty.

Deeply Rooted

This tree. It's the well-known landmark of the Leischner farm. It's where Robbie proposed to Lindsay. It's been in many family photos. It belongs on their wedding invitations. And when people speak of their "family tree" it usually means their genealogy on paper. Well, this family tree has deeper roots than that.

I loved everything about working with this great couple. When I first met with them, I found out that Robbie had an Irish background (I guess that also explains why he was drinking Guinness at our meeting. Nice!) and Lindsay has a Parkston background. (And come to find out, my aunt used to babysit her and my good friend from high school is now her personal attendant. My mom even knows her parents and knows the exact tree at the end of their driveway. Leave it to South Dakota to only have 1 degree of separation from anybody.)  :)

It's a given that we used this family tree on each piece of their wedding invitation set.​ Their invitations were on warm white paper with kraft-paper envelopes, and matching programs. And a piece that I absolutely love! -- A fold-out card that they left at each person's place setting at the reception. In the 4-page fold-out card, was a heartfelt thank you, a prayer, and a write-up of each person in the wedding party and how they had touched Robbie & Lindsay's lives. It was sweet and meaningful. And in lieu of wedding favors, they gave a donation to an organization that Robbie volunteers with. Once again, how special.  ​

So, can you see why I loved working with them so much?​

Imagine that...Robbie & Lindsay even planted a "Unity Tree" instead of lighting a unity candle. Talk about doing something that will truly last the rest of their lives. Congratulations! You now have your own branch on the family tree.  ;)

P.S. Everyday I drive by this GREAT antique old Fold farm truck. So I stopped to take photos of Lindsay & Rob's invitations on this truck. Thank you to the owner who came out to chat, smoke and help me. Sort of. It was kind of you to let me use the old Ford.

Wedding Invitations with Fall Colors

Nora & Travis had the vision of bringing together a modern black demask pattern with rich, fall colors. Copper Ink Wedding Designs designed wedding invitations with a coppery-orange, deep red and shimmery latte paper. Put that look together with a Euro-flap envelope, and you get autumn love on paper.

Congratulations, Nora & Travis! And I've been praying for your little guy.

View Nora & Travis' wedding invitations, Sioux Falls, SD

Nora & Travis did fan programs. Very nice for an outdoor wedding!​

Unique Wedding Program: Love Story Flow Chart

I love this idea! It's a Love Story Flow Chart of how Dan & Elizabeth met. Awww.

I really love that everything about their wedding had unique elements...from their custom old-world hand-drawn map, to their Love Story Flow Chart, to the groomswoman attendant in their wedding ceremony. Everything totally reflected their lovable personalities.

Enjoy! 

I hope your wedding day was wonderful, beautiful and as memorable as both of you, Dan & Elizabeth.

Click these photos to see their entire photo gallery of wedding invitations and programs

Peacock Feathers in Your Wedding Invitations

Using real feathers, twigs, ribbon, twine and other embellishments can really add a surprise element to your invitations. After all, your invitation is the first impression you'll make with guests for your big day. Even the programs had photos of Chad & Teresa on the back for a personal touch.

Congrats, Chad and Teresa! (They also sent these in purple shimmery envelopes. And Teresa wore a peacock feather in her hair piece that day. I love it when everything comes together.)

Check out all the photos of the peacock feather wedding stationery set by clicking on these photos

Wedding Invitations that Shimmer

These invitations were printed on shimmering white paper and mailed in shimmering dark blue envelopes. And since they printed their wedding invitations 2-sided, there was only one insert card---the RSVP card.

Amy & Jordan even included a detail from their wedding...white calla lillies. Shining invitations and a glowing couple. Is there a better combination for a wedding?

Click on Amy & Jordan's invitation photo to see more in their photo gallery

Amy & Jordan's wedding set included an invitation, RSVP card, program and menu card that was tucked into each folded napkin at the reception. Nice!​

A Year's Worth of Love on Paper

We've seen a lot of happy couples put their love on paper before they tied the knot.

Thanks for allowing Copper Ink Wedding Design to be a small part of your big day!

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