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This is parteight of a series called One a Day in May, where we will review one wedding stationery term every day in May!
A vellum overlay can be used as the invitation card and adhered to a custom watercolor card with a wax seal.
This couple wanted a frosted wintery look for their invitations, so we created a vellum overlay with white ink that the guests lifted to reveal the invite.
Vellum is a great addition to any invitation suite – it’s transparent enough that it doesn’t block any important information but opaque enough that it can stand on its own and have legible text on it.
The vellum includes either a printed design or text and is overlaid on top of another card, which can also contain design elements or text. It’s such a great way to add that little extra depth and interest to your suite!
Our favorite one so far has to be this travel-themed suite that includes the phrase ‘I do believe its time for another adventure”. The couple had met while traveling and once they met in an airport and there was a large letter sign that included that phrase – it was the perfect way to describe their relationship, and we had to find a way to include it on their invitation. We printed it on vellum and attached it to the invitation card with a single brad, so the vellum overlay could swing out to reveal the watercolor painting behind it.
We’ve also included vellum overlays as the invitation, attached to a card with a wax seal. The card included a watercolor wash on watercolor paper – which would have been hard to print on. It was a great way to include a more handmade element, but still being able to convey the information the guests needed for the wedding!
Vellum overlay with text that the couple saw in an airport on an oversized letter board. It was the perfect companion to their travel themed invitation suite.
May 8, 2021
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