N & P’S Modern Celebration in the Heart of Chicago

N & P’s Modern Celebration in the Heart of Chicago

Urban-unconvention was the vision for this ultra-modern affair. An untraditional square invite set the stage: blind embossing, with its understated sophistication, takes the spotlight. Punchy fuchsia letterpress print makes an impact against the pristine white backdrop. The vibrance was evocative of the warmth of a mid-July fête and complemented the deep green of the ivy-clad courtyard reception.   To add some playful geometry, a pink semi-circle details card sits against the square invite—the starburst perched at the top peeks out from within the envelope and beckons guests to unpack.  The observant guest will notice references to N + P’s Mexico invitations: the charming bluebird amongst the blush vintage postage, the lovebirds print that greets you on the liner upon opening. All topped off with emerald green hand-calligraphy addressing in a playful slant, echoing the lush greens of that enchanted ivy wall.

PRINTING
  • One ink letterpress
  • Blind (inkless) letterpress
paper
  • Acid-free cardstock
add-ons
  • Hand calligraphy envelope addressing
  • Die-cut details card
  • Vintage postage
  • Square invite
PRINTING
  • One ink letterpress
  • Blind (inkless) letterpress
paper
  • Acid-free cardstock
  • 100% handmade cotton deckle-edge paper
add-ons
  • Hand calligraphy envelope addressing
  • Wax seals
  • Custom nautical illustrations
  • Vintage postage
  • Die-cut weekend guide
  • Guest personalized menus
  • Hand calligraphy watercolor place cards

An untraditional square invite set the stage: blind embossing, with its understated sophistication, takes the spotlight. Punchy fuchsia letterpress print makes an impact against the pristine white backdrop. The vibrance was evocative of the warmth of a mid-July fête and complemented the deep green of the ivy-clad courtyard reception.   To add some playful geometry, a pink semi-circle details card sits against the square invite—the starburst perched at the top peeks out from within the envelope and beckons guests to unpack.

The observant guest will notice references to N + P’s Mexico invitations: the charming bluebird amongst the blush vintage postage, the lovebirds print that greets you on the liner upon opening. All topped off with emerald green hand-calligraphy addressing in a playful slant, echoing the lush greens of that enchanted ivy wall.

Drawn from:

1. An enchanting ivy wall over a hidden courtyard nestled in the city. The Ivy Room, Chicago. Photograph by Alexandra Lee.

2. A fiery floral palette. Image from Paper Flower Art: Create beautifully realistic floral arrangements by Jessie Chui.

3. The delightful geometry of a disco ball, catching and throwing light.