Wedding Invitation Trends by Ceci NY, II
This next invitation suite that Lisa Hoffman of Ceci New York crafted is my favorite…it’s so completely unique and original. I haven’t ever seen anything like it!
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This invitation is a charming birdcage branch design executed in really unexpected, brilliant colors. There were three levels of reveal on this invitation design – the purple birdcage sleeve, the orange bird branch belly band and then the invitation. I love the transition from bright intense color to elegant white and soft grays.
The birdcage door even opened to reveal the bird peeking through!
We featured a laser cut band delicately wrapped around the invitation, as well. I love mixing hand calligraphy with block fonts- perfect mix of classic with modern elegance. The theme carried throughout the remainder of the wedding suite – even her custom stamps!
Stay tuned for Lisa’s tips on ordering your own wedding invitations…the process can be tricky, so it’s great to hear the best approach straight from the horse’s mouth!
I love this color combo and the details are amazing. Ceci NY does the most amazing invites! Thanks for sharing.
TOO CUTE! I love invitations/save the dates/announcements with details! These are perfect and creative! Thank you for sharing :)
beeeautiful!!!
The deep impression of the bird shows just how beautiful and expertly crafted these letterpress invitations are. They gray (color of 2009) and orange is such a beautiful wedding color combination. The die-cut bird cage and door is so awesome and signs of true craftmanship - real artwork. Ceci NY never fails!
lisa, thanks so much for including our invitations in SMP! You know how much i loved working with you and could not have been happier with how they turned out! Hope they help provide some ideas and inspiration for other upcoming brides!
thanks again, xo, Carter
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Wow! These are so gorgeous. The details are exquisite!
Hi! It's Lisa from Ceci. I wanted to respond and thank you so much for your wonderful compliments on my work! And Carter, thank you for being such a great inspiration for your fabulous birdcage invitations. It was so great to work with you too! But truly, it's the brides like you all that I owe my sincere thanks to for believing in me and letting me create such unique personalized designs. oh and for future posts if there is anything you're interested in me speaking on, please let me know. I am always happy to help! Looking forward to hearing from you! Always, Lisa
Hi Cheryl, I'm glad you noticed the deep impressions on my work. That's something I am a huge stickler about when it comes to letterpress! When I first started in the world of letterpress design, I didn't settle for shallow sloppy impressions. I pushed and pushed my printers to achieve the deepest impression possible on the paper. My philosophy - always strive for the best results. If you desire it, go get it. But in all honesty, that's something to keep an eye out for when shopping for invitations. If you want letterpress for your wedding invitations, make sure you see the quality first. If the impression is shallow, or not crisp, it's probably not worth the additional expense you pay for letterpress printing. It truly is a craft in it's own. Not many printers out there can achieve the expert craftsmanship you speak about. So I encourage you all to develop that keen eye and know what to look for. Always, Lisa "Ceci" Hoffman
These look amazing! I love the script font in orange. Does anyone know what font that is?? Thanks!
Hi Lisa! Love your work! As a designer, I'm very inspired! Might you be able to tell me who you work with for the laser cutting? I'm also in the NY area and didn't know if it was someone local.
Thanks!!
this is sooo perfect!!