Jillian + Mark’s Gold and Burgundy Wedding Invitation Suite
It’s incredible to live in an area with such a bounty of wedding venues! I feel like Philadelphia and the surrounding areas boast some of the best and most diverse spaces, and it seems just about impossible to not find a space perfect for a soiree of any style. Today, we’re off to a mansion […]
Luis + Mario’s Save the Date
As much as I love meeting with and designing for couples planning weddings in the Philadelphia area, I can’t deny how fun it is to receive an email from a client who lives states away! Luis lives in Miami, Florida, and he caught a glimpse of my work online. When he and Mario started planning […]
Erica + Anthony’s Glitter Thermography Wedding Invitation Suite
I had so much fun working with Erika and Anthony! When they mentioned they planned to get married at The Ashford Estate in Allentown, New Jersey, I could not get started on their custom wedding invitation design fast enough. The space is beautiful for both ceremonies and receptions, and I love that Erika and Anthony […]
Ways to Print Gold on Custom Wedding Invitations
I’m often asked about my most popular custom wedding invitation designs, and there is not one that takes the cake. However, there is a color and style: gold! So today I wanted to review all of the ways to print Gold! Engraving, Foil Stamping, Letterpress, Thermography, and flat printing are five of the most popular […]
How Many Wedding Invitations Should You Order?
When I meet with couples, we always talk about color palettes, wedding styles, and wording. As the invitation design process progresses, we review proofs, make edits, and finalize the piece before it’s printed and ordered for awaiting mailboxes. However, amongst all of the fun and pretty, we also dive headfirst into so many details as […]
Katherine + Kevin’s Traditional Wedding Invitation Suite
On Saturday, April 16, 2016, Katherine and Kevin were married in Indiana. Their wedding day began at Tabernacle Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis where they recited their vows, and their day continued at the Woodstock Club. Their venue, a golf club filled with timeless charm and formality, was a classic choice indeed! Because K+K’s wedding day […]
Melissa’s Bridal Shower Invitation
Although save-the-dates and wedding invitations are very much at the heart of April Lynn Designs, it also feels unbelievably special when I’m contacted to create another event piece. Today, I’m thrilled to share Melissa’s gorgeous bridal shower invitations with you. Melissa’s parents and maid of honor hosted her bridal shower at Trenton Country Club on October […]
Lisa + Alejandro’s Elegant Nautical Themed Wedding Invitation Suite
Lisa and Alejandro planned an elegant fall destination wedding at The Reeds at Shelter Haven in Stone Harbor, New Jersey. With their venue by the sea in mind, we set out to create an invitation suite that honored their wedding’s locale without becoming too nautical or too formal. Balance is always best! I incorporated nautical knots […]
Alexandra + Fred’s Wedding Invitation Suite
Alexandra and Fred were married on April 10th at the Pen Ryn Estate in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. They wanted a lace design on their custom wedding invitations, so I used blush pink pearl foil to stamp a lace design in the top right corner. The black text was printed on a pearl white matte cotton paper using […]
5 Ways To Use Gold on Your Custom Wedding Stationery
There are tons of ways to use metallics in your custom wedding stationery. They’re one of my favorite ways to accent an invitation suite. It’s tough to choose, but if I had to, I’d say gold is my favorite metallic shade of all. It’s surprisingly versatile! Here are just five of the ways I’ve used […]
