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Catrina and Leonardo's Textural and Modern Letterpress Wedding Invitations

· Amber Rowlen
Letterpress wedding invitations on textured paper with wax seal

Today we're thrilled to share a guest post from Alyssa, founder of Alyssa Amez Design, a custom stationery studio. She has been collaborating with Rise & Shine Letterpress for nearly a year, and the partnership extends beyond printing to include design refinement, concept testing, and assembly work.

I value the importance and the beauty of a one-of-a-kind design; details that tell a story through the intricate, intentional and unique parts of each client's narrative.

The project

The stationery suite included both save-the-date cards and wedding invitations for Catrina and Leonardo's ceremony at Garden Theater in Detroit, Michigan. Design inspiration came from three sources: the venue's distinctive textural qualities, delicate floral event elements, and contemporary aesthetic preferences.

Save-the-date details

  • Paper: Arturo in double-thick 600gsm weight
  • Ink: Warm grey shades
  • Finishing: Vellum wax seal with preserved baby's breath
Letterpress save the date on Arturo paper with wax seal

Wedding invitation details

  • Printing: Letterpress combined with blind debossing
  • Paper: Handmade paper for the details card
  • Embellishment: Vellum wrap and wax seal
  • Design approach: Modern, chic aesthetic paired with delicate floral elements
Handmade paper letterpress wedding invitation Letterpress on gray handmade paper

I can't tell you how much I love them, they are so beautiful. — Catrina

Complete handmade paper letterpress wedding invitation suite

Alyssa encourages engaged couples to explore her portfolio and request custom proposals through her website. You can find her work on Instagram at @_alyssaamezdesign.

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