Luxury Wedding Invitations with a Custom Die Cut and Gold Beveled Edge
The smallest details often make the greatest impression. This luxury invitation suite was designed to celebrate exceptional craftsmanship through elegant materials, refined typography, and thoughtfully executed finishing techniques. Created for a classic Washington, DC wedding, this design pairs timeless styling with contemporary luxury to create an invitation that immediately feels substantial in your hands.
The focal point of the suite is a custom die cut invitation with graceful curves that set it apart from a traditional rectangular card. Produced on thick cotton paper, the invitation is finished with a hand beveled edge that is carefully painted in shimmering gold, creating a sophisticated frame that catches the light from every angle.
Hand Beveled Gold Edge Painting
One of the defining features of this suite is its beveled edge. After the invitations are cut, each edge is carefully beveled before being finished with metallic gold edge painting.
Unlike a flat painted edge, the beveled profile creates dimension that reflects light beautifully while framing the invitation with subtle luxury. It is one of those finishing details that guests notice immediately when they hold the invitation.
Deep Letterpress Printing with Timeless Elegance
The invitation is printed using traditional letterpress techniques on premium cotton paper, creating the crisp typography and tactile impression that letterpress is known for. Every line of text is pressed into the paper, giving the invitation a depth and richness that can only be appreciated in person.
The clean black typography contrasts beautifully against the soft cotton stock, allowing the elegant script names and classic layout to remain the centerpiece of the design.
Coordinating Envelope with Gold Foil Monogram
The suite includes a soft white envelope lined with rich burgundy paper. The envelope liner is finished with a custom gold foil monogram that adds an elegant surprise as guests open the envelope.
The deep burgundy tones provide beautiful contrast against the ivory invitation while the gold foil echoes the painted edge, creating a cohesive luxury presentation.
Custom Die Cut Wedding Invitations
A custom die cut transforms an invitation into something guests immediately recognize as unique. Rather than relying solely on printing, the silhouette itself becomes part of the design.
The graceful curved profile gives this invitation an architectural feel while complementing the classic typography. Combined with the luxurious weight of the paper, the result is a piece that feels both timeless and distinctive.
Designed for Elegant Washington, DC Weddings
This suite was imagined for couples planning a sophisticated Washington, DC celebration. The timeless typography, premium materials, and handcrafted finishing techniques make it equally suited to historic venues, private estates, luxury hotels, and elegant city weddings.
Every invitation we create is fully customized to reflect each couple’s vision, from the die cut shape and typography to printing techniques, monograms, paper selections, and finishing details.
If you’re planning a Washington, DC wedding and are looking for custom invitations with exceptional craftsmanship, we’d love to help create stationery that becomes one of the most memorable details of your celebration.
Contact us to begin designing your own bespoke destination wedding stationery.
A Custom Invitation Suite Inspired by an Italian Celebration
Some weddings deserve an invitation that immediately transports guests to the destination. That was exactly the goal when we worked with Alix and Connor on their Italy destination wedding.
They were such a joy to collaborate with, and every detail of this suite was designed to reflect the beauty of their celebration at the Church Pieve di San Felice. From a custom watercolor illustration of their ceremony location to architectural details inspired by their reception venue at the Borgo San Felice, each piece tells part of the story of their wedding weekend in Tuscany.
Inspired by Italy
The invitation combines classic letterpress printing with luxurious gold foil on soft cotton paper. Along the bottom, a custom watercolor illustration captures the charming village surrounding the Church Pieve di San Felice, giving guests a first glimpse of the beautiful destination awaiting them.
Turning the invitation over reveals one of our favorite details: an intricate teal foil pattern inspired by the decorative tilework found at the reception venue. The metallic foil shifts beautifully in the light, adding another unexpected moment of elegance.
Thoughtful Details Throughout
To keep everything beautifully organized, we created a custom navy pocket enclosure finished with a gold foil lemon illustration, a nod to the Italian countryside. Inside, coordinating enclosure cards featuring watercolor lemons provide information for accommodations, RSVP details, welcome events, and the wedding weekend itinerary.
Even the envelope liner continues the Italian inspiration with a coordinating tile pattern that ties the entire suite together.
Crafted with Luxury Printing
This custom invitation suite features:
Patterned envelope liner inspired by Italian architecture
Letterpress and foil printing on premium cotton paper
Gold foil stamped names and decorative details
Custom watercolor illustration of the Church Pieve di San Felice
Teal foil stamped Italian tile pattern on the reverse
Custom navy pocket enclosure with gold foil lemon illustration
Coordinating watercolor enclosure cards
From Save the Dates to Wedding Day
Many of our couples begin with their save the dates and continue with us through every piece of their wedding stationery. From invitations and day-of paper goods to menus, programs, seating displays, escort cards, and signage, we love creating a cohesive experience from beginning to end.
Whether you’re planning an intimate celebration in Italy or a destination wedding anywhere in the world, we’d love to create custom invitations that reflect your story and your location.
Contact us to begin designing your own bespoke destination wedding stationery.
A Timeless Black Tie Invitation for a Washington, DC Wedding
We loved creating this classic monogram invitation suite for Allie and Mark as they planned their Washington, DC wedding at the St. Regis. One of our favorite suites of all time, from the refined monogram and elegant typography, to the vintage DC map, to the subtle use of gold foil and the soft gold organdy ribbon belly band that brings the suite together. The result was a wedding invitation suite that feels at home in a classic black-tie setting, while still carrying warmth, personality, and a sense of occasion that reflects the couple and their celebration.
Letterpress and Gold Foil Craftsmanship
The invitation, reply card, and rehearsal dinner card are printed using traditional letterpress, creating a textured impression you can see and feel. Gold foil is used sparingly and intentionally, adding warmth and a subtle glow without overwhelming the typography.
Each element is designed to work together, from the classic serif and script typography to the balanced layout and generous white space. This is a suite meant to feel timeless now and decades from now.
Vintage Washington, DC Map Reply Card
The reply card features a vintage Washington, DC map design, adding a meaningful local touch and a sense of place. This element works especially well for couples who love incorporating subtle geographic or historical references into their wedding details.
The contrast between the classic map artwork and the refined typography keeps the design grounded and timeless.
Monogram and Belly Band Details
A custom monogram anchors the design and appears in gold foil at the top of the invitation. The suite is finished with a gold organdy ribbon belly band that is affixed to the invitation and wraps around the back, holding the additional cards neatly in place.
This detail adds a soft, romantic layer while also serving a practical purpose. It creates a beautiful moment when the suite is opened and reinforces the sense of ceremony.
Designed as a Complete Wedding Stationery Experience
While these photos highlight the invitation suite, we began with a save the date and continued through the full wedding paper journey. From invitations and reply cards to day-of pieces such as programs, menus, escort cards, and signage, we design everything to feel cohesive from start to finish.
If you are planning a Washington, DC wedding and are looking for custom letterpress invitations with refined details and personal touches, we would love to work with you. Reach out to start a custom design conversation and explore how this suite can be tailored for your celebration!
