{1} In the midst of a typical Minnesota winter, the bride and groom behind this invitation worked closely with UNIQLOVE’s Amy Mills to create a tropical feel for their Cabo San Lucas wedding. The result? A teal pocketfold with flair, but void of cliché Mexican motifs. (Though hand-painted maracas with custom tags handed out at the reception added a cultural touch.)
{2} Captivate local and out-of-state guests alike with this Gopher State-themed invitation. For their autumn wedding, this couple worked with Kate Panke and Erica Marsden, who are at the helm of Linden Hills’ Paper Rock Scissor. The rich eggplant invitation is joined by a simple, yet striking, RSVP card and an envelope lined with the Minnesota motif. Look closely to find the icing on the invite: dotting the tagline’s “I” is a tiny heart hovering over the Twin Cities.
{3} This couple, armed with a damask print as inspiration, conspired with Lisa Houghton Design on an invitation that best reflects their upbeat personalities. To Houghton, that meant a classic black and white suite featuring hints of a curry color. Guests got to contribute too: On the RSVP card, attendees were asked to describe the couple in one word. Those responses, such as bubbly, joyful and delightful, were used to name the reception’s tables.
{4} A whimsical wedding—think a yellow Volkswagon Beetle, 22-person bridal party (including the Mr. and Mrs.) and one seriously ruffled gown—deserves an invite with just as much personality. For this colorful affair, the now-newlyweds collaborated with Jodi Tupy, the namesake of Tupy Boutique. Front and center is the couple’s heart and banner logo, which was not only stamped onto the invite’s cloth bag, but also projected during the reception, printed on gift bags and made into stickers.
{5} With the assistance of a designer friend, this laid-back couple decided on an invitation—fonts, colors and graphics—before even researching stationers. Hunting for printing options led them to St. Paul’s Dick and Jane Letterpress. (Dick being Brian Durk, and Jane, his wife Natalie.) Thank the mint-colored accents trapped behind and between text for its subtle three-dimensional pop. And though the pair married in New Orleans, they chose a distinctly Minnesotan approach to their RSVP card, requesting guests reply with “you betcha!” or “so sorry!”