Mix and Match Stationery for Fiona and Robert

Fiona ordered a Mix and Match invitation suite for her March wedding! Pale pink and steel paired with vintage inspired fonts and blossoms made for a subtly rustic and romantic design.

The invitation design featured an all over pattern along with a large version of the couple's chosen motif, blooms from a dogwood tree. The address label was designed similarly, but we used an oval frame to block off the areas for the return address and mail to address.

Thanks again, Fiona!

Mix and Match Invitation for Marisol and James

Marisol ordered a mix and match invitation and rsvp design for her September wedding! She chose an oak tree motif in the color nutmeg to match her fall themed wedding.

Marisol's simple yet lovely design, featured their oak tree motif at the top of the invitation. A larger version of the same graphic was used in the background of the rsvp card.

Thank you, Marisol!

Mix and Match Photo Booth Sign for Lauren and Brian

Lauren ordered a poster sized photo booth sign for her wedding! She went with a mix and match design, choosing her own fonts, border, and motif from Belletristics' mix and match elements.

Thank you, Lauren!

Mix & Match Stationery for Anny and Alexander

Anny ordered a Mix & Match invitation suite for her May wedding. A mix of elegant fonts, baroque inspired flourishes, and her rich colors of eggplant and gold made for a regal invitation design!

 Anny's suite consisted of her invitation, envelope liner, rsvp post card, information, and reception inserts. The back of her response postcard featured a fun mad libs for guests to fill in!

Thanks again, Anny!

Mix & Match Stationery for Martina and Oliver

Martina absolutely loved the mix and match stationery designs I created for Jackie and Paul, and requested the same design elements for her reception stationery! Martina's wedding colors were black and red, and when paired with a damask pattern made for a set of bold, yet formal designs.

Martina's candy buffet sign and water bottle label design both incorporated the phrase "all you need is love". A coordinating damask photo booth sign encouraged guests to take as many photos as they'd like.

Thank you Martina!

Mix & Match Stationery for Kelly and Jason

When Kelly and Jason returned from their small destination wedding in Key West, they wanted to throw a laid back party to celebrate their marriage with their family and friends back home. Kelly cam to me, looking for a few stationery items to add a personal touch to their at home celebration.

Kelly ordered sign asked guests to "please share your advice and well wishes for the new Mr. and Mrs." 

We also created matching note cards, personalized with the couple's key themed monogram, for the guests to write their advice on.  Kelly also ordered custom water bottle labels and drink flags to add a little fun to the drink table.

Thanks again, Kelly! Best wishes to you and your husband!

Mix & Match Save the Date for Jessica and Steven

Jessica ordered a mix & match save the date design for her July wedding! She was looking for a simple, yet classy typography based style in black and white.

To add depth to the design, we added a diagonal striped border, and used an engraved wood type font to really make the date stand out!

Thanks again, Jessica!

Mix & Match Reception Stationery for Alexandra and Timothy

Alexandra ordered a set of printable mix & match stationery designs to coordinate with her wedding invitation suite! For her reception designs, we used the same fonts, colors, laurel wreath motif, and striped pattern for a coordinating look.

In place of traditional table numbers, each of Alexandra and Timothy's tables were named, using various translations of the phrase "I love you". These same phrases were used on drink flags for their cocktail hour. The couple's laurel wreath monogram made an appearance on the table cards, menu cards, and folded escort cards as well.

Thanks again, Alexandra! Everything looks so lovely!

Mix & Match Stationery for Carly and Michael

Carly ordered a striped invitation suite in her colors of bubblegum and cobalt!

A bold diagonal striped pattern paired with a fun casual script font gave all the pieces a fun flair! Carly chose to do a postcard style rsvp card, and to finish off the suite she added in a coordinating wrap around address label design.

Thanks again Carly!

Mix & Match Stationery for Christine and Patrick

Christine ordered a set of nautical themed mix and match stationery for her New England wedding! The pieces incorporated a sand dollar motif alongside a striped pattern.

 Christine's menu, escort cards, and guest book sign all featured the couple's sand dollar themed monogram. A pale blue striped pattern added to the nautical feel of their stationery.

Thank you, Christine! I can't wait to see how everything turns out!

Casey and Nick's Mix & Match Reception Stationery

Casey ordered a set of fun, polka dot themed stationery designs for her February wedding!

All of Casey's stationery designs featured a combination of pink polka dots with a bold script in black for a fun, retro look! From drink flags to candy buffet signs, each of these sweet stationery pieces will surely fit right in with Casey's 50s themed wedding reception.

Thanks again, Casey! And congrats to you and Nick, I hope newlywed life is treating you well!

Mix and Match Invitation Suite for Deborah and George

Deborah ordered a mix & match invitation suite featuring a mix of damask and striped patterns, topped off with the couple's monogram in an elegant scalloped frame.

 Deborah's wedding invitation and envelope liner both featured the couple's monogram; an all over damask pattern was used to add depth to the invitation, while formal stripes filled the envelope liner. The inserts were designed so that when they're stacked together, only the top patterned portion shows. We alternated between stripes and damask for the insert cards. To finish it all off, we went with a wrap around address label in the same striped pattern.

Thanks again, Deborah!

Mix & Match Reception Stationery for Jackie and Paul

Jackie ordered a set of reception stationery from Belletristics' mix & match line! Jackie chose not to include a motif in her order, and instead we incorporated a ornate damask pattern and a scalloped border throughout the stationery.

The bold damask pattern ensures Jackie and Paul's stationery will be a focal point at the reception, and the ornate script lends a formal feel to the designs.

Thanks again, Jackie! And congrats to you and your new husband!

Mix & Match Stationery for Alexandra and Timothy

I'm happy to say the Belletristics' mix & match stationery has been going great so far! This week I'll be showcasing a few of the different mix & match design orders I've completed so far. It's so fun to see the different elements each client chooses come together to create their own stationery suite!
Alexandra was one of my first clients to order a mix & match design! Below you can see the different design elements she chose to include in her wedding stationery.

Alexandra's design ended up being quite simple and classy, and the diagonal striped used on the envelope and response card added a touch of contrast to the suite, without being overwhelming. The laurel wreath motif and monogram at the top of the invitation lends a very traditional feel to the design.

Thanks again, Alexandra! I hope you enjoy your stationery designs!

Mix & Match Designs: How it Works, part 5

Today we have the fifth and final part in the mix & match design series, where you'll get to see a few of the many possible options for creating a mix & match monogram.

The fifth mix & match design example focuses on monogram layouts and styles. The examples below use a mix of Block Font 3, Script 9, and Sans Serif Font 6, along with birds and insects motif bi-017, pattern pat-014, and borders bor-022 and bor-028. The examples are shown in the colors Sage and Khaki.

Monograms can include a wide variety of elements—names, initials, dates, motifs, patterns, borders—allowing for nearly endless combinations. The examples below show just a few of the possible results.

When you order a mix & match monogram, you choose which elements to include, and Belletristics takes card of the rest. 

Your first proof for a mix & match monogram will include 2-3 design options for you to choose from or request revisions to. Once the design is just the way you want it, Belletristics will send you the final file via email in your choice of JPEG, PNG, or PDF format. How you use it is up to you!

Hopefully you have a good understanding of the mix & match design process after this series! You can find  these examples and more in the mix & match gallery, and an overview of the series is also available on Belletristics' website.

If you have any questions at all, feel free to contact me at sarah[!@]belletristics.com. Or if you're ready to order, you can start off by reading through the mix & match design process, then pick out your colors, fonts, motifs, patterns, and borders, and finally, fill out the mix & match order form.

Mix & Match Designs: How it Works, part 4

Today we have part 4 of the mix & match design series, where I'll show you how a monogram can be used in place of a motif.
As you know by now, each mix & match order includes your choice of one motif. Well, what if you don't want to use a motif, and would like to have a monogram instead? No worries, it can be done! If you like, you can choose a ready made monogram from the traditional category  instead of your motif.

The fourth mix & match design example makes use of a monogram, TRA-041, in place of a motif. An elegant mix of fonts—Titling Font 3, Ornamental Font 1, Ornate Script 1, and Script 6—compliment the monogram. The example is shown in the colors Gold and Black.

These examples show how a monogram can take the place of a motif in your design for an elegant and classy look. Depending on the size and placement of the monogram, it can either be the bold focal point of the design, or an elegant embellishment. 

The designs below also showcase a variety of ways to combine fonts in your design, for stationery that is unique, while still having a traditional feel. For additional font combination, head over to the suggested font combinations page on Belletristics' website!

Have any questions? Feel free to contact me at sarah[!@]belletristics.com. Or if you're ready to order, you can start off by reading through the mix & match design process, then pick out your colors, fonts, motifs, patterns, and borders, and finally, fill out the mix & match order form.

Make sure to check back on Monday for the fifth and final part in the mix & match design series, where you'll get to see a few of the many possible options for creating a mix & match monogram.

Mix & Match Designs: How it Works, part 3

In part 3 of the Mix & Match design series, I'm going to go over a few of the ways you can incorporate a pattern and border in your design!

In this third example, Sans Serif Font 4 and Casual Script 10 are used, along with a combination of birds & insects motif bi-018, border bor-009, and pattern pat-025. The example is shown in the colors Flax and Steel.

This example shows how the color, size, and placement of your patterns and borders affect the style of your design. The various motif sizes and placements also impact the overall look of the stationery.

When using a pattern in your stationery, it is usually recommended to use a border as well to block off the area where your text will go. 

However (as shown in the bottom left example) you can also use an all over pattern, provided the color is light enough to allow the text to be easy to read.

Have any questions? Feel free to contact me at sarah[!@]belletristics.com. Or if you're ready to order, you can start off by reading through the mix & match design process, then pick out your colors, fonts, motifs, patterns, and borders, and finally, fill out the mix & match order form.

Make sure to check back tomorrow for part 4 in the mix & match design series, where I'll show you how a monogram can be used in place of a motif.

Mix & Match Designs: How it Works, part 2

In part 2 of the mix & match design series I'll show you how you can combine two motifs in your mix & match design suite! (keep in mind, your mix & match design order includes one motif, and you can add a second motif for $5)

The examples below illustrate how two motifs can be combined in your stationery. Since this approach will work better with some motifs than others, choosing motifs with the same graphic style would be recommended. For example, motifs be-007 and be-009 would combine nicely for a beach themed design. However, because of the contrast of style, motifs tr-019 and tr-022 would not coordinate as well.

In this second mix & match example, Serif Font 1 and Ornate Script 2 are used, along with combinations of miscellaneous motif mis-023 and transportation motif tr-001. The example is shown in the colors Marigold and Slate.

The following example shows how you can achieve different styles by varying the placement and size of the motifs. The text layouts in each option are also slightly different, to show that something as simple as adjusting the alignment or orientation can have an impact on the look of your design. 

These layout options also show the variations you could expect in your first proof for a mix & match order. Your first proof for a mix & match design will consist of 2-3 layout options for the designs ordered, using your chosen design elements. You'll then have the opportunity to request revisions to the options, or approve a design.

Have any questions? Feel free to contact me at sarah[!@]belletristics.com. Or if you're ready to order, you can start off by reading through the mix & match design process, then pick out your colors, fonts, motifs, patterns, and borders, and finally, fill out the mix & match order form.

Make sure to check back tomorrow for part 3 in the mix & match design series, where I'll go over a few of the ways you can incorporate a pattern and border in your design! 

Mix & Match Designs: How it Works, part 1

This week I'll be going over how you can create your own unique wedding stationery suite with Belletristics' mix & match designs. Each example will use fonts, motifs, patterns, and borders from the available mix & match design elements.

Every mix & match design order includes your choice of fonts and colors, along with one motif, one pattern, and one border. (you can choose additional motifs, patterns, or borders for $5 each) All these elements are completely optional; you can use all three elements, just one, or even choose to not use any design elements to create a typography based suite.

In this first example, Titling Font 1 and Ornate Script 8 are used, along with variations of floral motif fl-007, pattern pat-006, and border bor-019. The example is shown in the colors Ballerina and Steel.

You may choose to use your designs elements separately throughout your stationery pieces. In this example, the floral motif is used on the monogram, invitation, and table number, while the pattern and border are used on the envelope liner, belly band, and escort card. 

Multiple copies of a motif can also be combined (as shown in the invitation and table number).

A coordinating look is maintained by using the same fonts and colors throughout all the stationery pieces.

Mix & match designs are available to order a la carte, so you order only the stationery pieces you need! You can choose just a monogram and invitation, or order an entire suite by adding in a save the date card, reception stationery, programs, and thank you notes! For detailed pricing information, please visit Belletristics' website.

Hopefully this example will inspire you to create your very own mix & match suite! To order, start off by reading through the mix & match design process, pick out your colors,  fonts, motifs, patterns, and borders, then fill out the mix & match order form.

Have questions? Feel free to contact me at sarah[!@]belletristics.com.

Make sure to check back tomorrow for part 2 in the mix & match design series, where I'll show how two motifs can combined in your stationery design! 

Just Launched: Mix & Match Designs

I'm very happy to announce that Belletristics' Mix & Match designs are now available! This week I'll go into more detail about how this new shopping option works, as well as show examples of what you can expect when you order a mix & match design.

Basically, you'll be able to build your own custom stationery suite, by mixing and matching different motifs, fonts, patterns, and borders.

I've put together a wide variety of motifs to use in your mix & match design, ranging from elegant florals to sweet sea shells and everything in between.

I've also put together a handful of example mix & match designs, to show how the various design elements can be combined.

Ready to order or want to find out more? Head over to the mix & match section of Belletristics' website to check it out!