Suite Dreams

Romantic wedding invitations that set the tone for an unforgettable celebration

Photography: Niki Marie Photography | Styling: Megan Chiesa, Birch Affair

Clockwise from top: Ciarra Claire Fine Art custom invitation suite, Rock Paper Scissors Layla invitation suite, and Leah E. Moss Designs custom invitation suite.

Ciarra Claire Fine Art

For this custom invitation suite, Petoskey-based designer Ciarra Claire drew inspiration from the couple’s wedding venue, Mackinac Island’s historic Grand Hotel. Design elements include a custom pattern inspired by iconic designer William Morris, which included the couple’s monogram and geraniums, a flower found throughout the Grand Hotel. The hand printed suite features blind and green letterpress, matte white foil on green paper, and custom, keepsake map with hand drawn icons. Custom wedding invitation prices range from $3,000 to $9,000, at Ciarra Claire Fine Art, Petoskey; 231.330.6370; ciarraclaire.com.

LePenn Designs

For this custom boxed invitation suite, LePenn Designs found inspiration in the couple’s garden fairytale-inspired wedding theme. Featuring a tri-fold panel style opening, the front of the box has a blind debossed leaf pattern and a die cut tag with a platinum silver foil stamped monogram. The first flap opens to reveal the main invitation panel, which has two layers of metallic white and lavender paper with platinum silver foil and deep lavender offset printing. The second flap opens to reveal a watercolor painted floral die cut pocket holding the platinum silver foil stamped floral insert cards and lavender return envelope. The shadow box center of the invitation features the couple’s monogram framed by watercolor printed florals with several layers of delicate laser cut florals along the full border. Custom boxed invitations starting at $8,000 to $10,000 for 100, by appointment only at LePenn Designs, Southfield; 248.342.9971; lepenndesigns.com.

Rock Paper Scissors

The fully customizable Layla Suite, part of Rock Paper Scissors’ in-house collection, is a digitally printed suite featuring an invitation card, details card and reply card set on savoy paper with a matte finish. A watercolor floral pattern of peonies is accented with blue and cream berries and greenery on the envelope liner and vellum belly band. Starting at $850 for 100 suites at Rock Paper Scissors, Ann Arbor; 734.531.6264; rockpaperscissorsshop.com.

Leah E. Moss Designs

This custom-designed invitation suite by Leah E. Moss Designs was inspired by the couple’s love of nature. It features a wood grain envelope liner, letterpress printing, an embossed, hand drawn floral design, gold foil stamping, and gold edge foiling, all tied with a silk ribbon and tucked in envelopes hand calligraphed with each guest’s address. Custom invitation pricing available upon request at leahemoss.com.

Noteworthy by Design

The Meadow Flower 5-Piece Wedding Invitation Suite from Noteworthy by Design comes with an invitation with envelope, response card with envelope, and details card. The suite is digitally printed and features a custom printed vellum gatefold and silk ribbon with custom wax seal closure. Starting at $6 each at Noteworthy by Design, Richland; 269.203.5853; noteworthybydesign.com.

Jes Rose Design

The Garden Crest Invitation Suite is part of Midland-based Jes Rose Design’s Semi Custom Invitation Collection. Digitally printed on cotton paper and available in custom colors, the suite includes an invitation card, a detail card, and an envelope. Optional additions pictured here include a printed vellum wrap, vintage postage, and a rehearsal dinner invitation card. Starting at $8 each at jesrose.com.