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Alchemy – great chemistry is all it takes

3.14.2013

Letterpress Edge Painting

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

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.

Learn more about edge painting and other special finishes Here.

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

Parfume – pretty little things

3.07.2013

“Love planted a rose, and the world turned sweet.”
—Katharine Lee Bates

Our Parfume letterpress wedding invitation blossoms with sheer romance. Inspired by vintage French perfume and the fluid curves of the Art Nouveau movement, this delicate floral wedding invitation is perfect for a spring or summer affair. This letterpress wedding invitation suite is also perfectly suited for shower invitations, bat mitzvah invitations, or custom letterpress party invitations with the ambiance of a lady.

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

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Escape to the Tide

2.28.2013

“There is a serene & settled majesty to the coastal scenery that enters into the soul & delights & elevates it, & fills it with noble inclinations”

Tide is a truly perfect destination wedding invitation. Inspired by the sumptuous hues and fluidity of a silken ombre scarf fluttering in the wind, the Tide wedding invitation suite hints at an escape from one’s routine and instead find themselves deep in tranquility with whispers of sweet nothings passing by in the soft breeze. The fluidity and color movement subtly transition from a wash of placid green to tranquil blue, communicating a sense of well-being and calm. A thin minimalist typeface accompanies a clean, uncomplicated script with a sophisticated typeface further convey the overall serene nature of the pieces. Perfect for exotic destination weddings or relaxed, low key weddings, this invitation suite is sure to help you and your guests escape to the extraordinary.

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

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The Premier of Fifth Avenue

2.21.2013

“To say the word Romanticism is to say modern art — that is, intimacy, spirituality, color, aspiration towards the infinite, expressed by every means available to the arts”
—Charles Baudelaire

Fifth Avenue is a timeless wedding invitation suite that is the epitome of sleek and elegant style. High fashion and haute couture designs created in fashion meccas such as New York and Paris inspired this classic beauty. The clean lines and bold typography comprising this modern invitation are accentuated when paired with accessories such as our chic Quilted Clutch Carrier. Just like your Little Black Dress—alluring and classic, with a look that will never go out of style.

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

Timeless Wedding Invitation

Elum Couture Volume 3 Has Arrived

2.14.2013

We are overwhelmed with excitement to reveal our 3rd volume of Elum Couture. Many changes have been made to our collection with this new release.  Arguably the most significant change we have made is to our pricing, which after 12 years in business, was re-evaluated and re-vamped, offering more competitive pricing for our couture line without cutting any corners and ensuring the integrity of Elum Couture.

Here are some of the other changes we have made that we think will make you smile…
•  Free Color Proofs
•  Reduced Price Points!
•  Shorter Turn Around Time
•  No Charge for Small Design Changes
•  Minimum Quantity Reduced to 25

New Products & Services
•  Metallic Dusting
•  Edge Painting
•  A library of Elum Signature Print & Pattern used to visually enhance each package
•  Letterpress Printed Envelope Liners
•  Letterpress Printed Invitation Backers
•  Suede and Cork duplexed invitation Backers
•  Letterpress Printed Gatefolds
•  High Capacity Box Mailers – for an impressive alternative to a standard envelope!
•  New Elum exclusive Quilted Clutch Carriers
•  New ink colors and embellishments in line with current & upcoming trends.


Elum CoutureGet a Closer Look at the Elum Couture V3 Album!
Letterpress Wedding Invitations

1. Tide
2. Mélange
3. Parfume
4. Uptown
5. Versailles
6. Fifth Avenue
7. Billboard
8. Inkwell
9. Darjeeling
10. Sweet Shoppe
11. Alchemy
12. Reserve

Custom Letterpress Ceremony Program

8.17.2012

We received these photos from one of our fabulous Chicago retail dealers, Pulp & Ink, and we just had to show them off! Their clients Kristen and Michael chose to letterpress print our Cabana wedding invitations in Warm Gray ink (for the bold simplistic type) and light gray Shadow ink (for the pattern), which created an ultra sophisticated modern appeal. We were thrilled to hear that they also wanted to create a custom letterpress ceremony program.  We flat-printed the z-fold style program using the same Warm Gray ink for the type that was used throughout their invitations, and on the back, they chose to use the interlocking circle pattern from the Cabana suite’s reply card, and punched it up a notch by printing it in bright Coral ink. This is a great example of how our existing design concepts can be used to create a brand new custom letterpress piece… and who doesn’t love that fun and unexpected pop of Coral!?

photo credit: Kevin Weinstein Photography

 

invitation inspiration – RESTORATION

2.24.2012

The Restoration wedding invitation from our Elum Couture Vol. 2 album is a reflection of the revival of vintage and organic elements within an urban setting. This 3 color letterpress wedding invitation utilizes distressed typography that, when paired with subtle floral elements and a rustic textured background, exudes a shabby and (ultra) chic quality that is perfect for the hip couple looking for an invitation with a unique customized feel. Take a look below at the inspiration behind this modern trend-setting design, and check back again for more moods boards coming soon from our custom wedding invitation albums!

invitation inspiration - restoration

 

 

PATISSERIE invitation inspiration

2.17.2012

Urban meets rustic with the trendsetting ‘Patisserie‘ letterpress wedding invitation suite from our new Umi 2 album. Antique lace inspired artwork is kicked up a notch when paired with bold distressed typography.Fresh and innovative in design, our Patisserie suite is the ultimate letterpress wedding invitation for a hip trend-setting couple.We chose to letterpress this invitation in cool ‘Fog’ gray and bright ‘Mango’ inks which when paired together emphasize this design’s hip and stylish edge.

Take a peek below at the inspiration behind this unique invitation suite, and come back again for more moods boards coming soon from our new Umi 2 album!

letterpress wedding

LUXE wedding invitation inspiration

2.03.2012

The glamorous Luxe wedding invitation suite from our new Umi 2 album is a spectacular display of light and perspective. This sparkling modern design was inspired by the way light reacts when reflected off of crystal chandeliers. By letterpress printing on textured pearlized metallic paper, we were able to add even more depth to this dazzling and sophisticated invitation. Take a look below at the inspiration behind this elegant design, and check back again for more moods boards coming soon from our new Umi 2 album!

luxe wedding