Gotham Hall...Gorgeous! (continuation of Letterpress...Yes Yes!) PART I

This October I had the pleasure in being a part of an amazing union. This bride came to me last March, she had a color palette of platinum and champagne. She was a joy to work with, we collaborated for the last 7 months to create the stationery below. I've been so excited about this stationery, I couldn't wait and I've blogged about it before. However, now I have the whole wedding of Samira and Jesse, so keep reading...it's a visual treat! And there is so much to share, it will be a 2 parter, so be sure to check back in a few days for Part 2!

All Venue and Wedding photography is by Shira Weinberger - NYC Wedding Photography, 

all in studio product photography by Liga Photography.

Wedding Location: Gotham Hall, New York
Wedding Planning & Design: Cristine Godsey of Engaging Affairs

Letterpress by Mama Sauce

Design and Hand Silk and Crystal work by: The 2u Collection

It all started in March 2011, Samira found me through referral and was excited for us as The 2u Collection to handle her wedding stationery. We were super excited as well, and the modern chic style of the bride, left us limitless possibilities! 

Meet Samira. Love her, and her style is pretty much summed up in this image!
Here's what she had to say about her invitations: "I have gotten so many compliments on the invitations....i lost track after the 57th.  People who are related to people who received the invitation are going nuts over them!  Men are actually commenting on how they are the most beautiful invites they have ever seen!  My cousin has it on display at her house!  I can go on and on!"

Save the Date, and Invitation, Letterpress package with Handmade Silk Hardbound books finished with crystals and Satin Ribbon. Pewter Metallic Paper, Champagne Metallic Mailing envelopes and Labels, Ivory Felt Cover Stock for the Letterpress. Black Leatherette Box lines with Platinum Metallic Tissue Paper.

Save the Date

Handmade Platinum Silk Hardbound Book with Pewter Silk Bow, finished with Swarovski Crystal.

 Letterpress on Ivory Felt, 3 Swarovski Crystal finish the Monogram and make the inside pop!

Satin Ribbon holds the details cards.

Great Shot of the Details and Response Cards. Layered with Pewter Metallic Paper.

all product photography above by Liga Photography.

In Part 2, I will share the rest of the reception collateral we created. Enjoy a few images from the wedding to help set the stage!

 Beautiful shots of the invitation as the bride gets ready!  Shira Weinberger - NYC Wedding Photography, 

Hello Gorgeous, in an amazing Vera Wang design! 

The Groom and his Gentlemen!

Oh so happy couple.  Wedding Location: Gotham Hall, New York

A sneak peek of what is to come in Part 2. What a beautifully designed venue! An below is AMAZING floral by: Tantawan Bloom

Letterpress...YES YES!!

So today I wanted to talk a little bit about preserving our past. I know in the world of technology, it is all to easy move quickly forward leaving the things of the past behind us without another thought. With the newest latest and greatest coming out every 3-6 months it seems it is easy to get wrapped up in race for better, faster, quicker. 


Today I wanted to write and implore you all DON'T JUST ABANDON ALL OF THE AMAZING THINGS from the past. For example, how many photographers do you know still shoot film? How many artists still hand render their artwork? How much printing is still done on a manual press? These things are dying arts, and it breaks my heart to see some amazing processes thrown to the wind, because now a computer does it faster.  Don't get me wrong, I love the newest technology like the rest of you, but I think balance is the key.


Film grain and hand drawing, printing, and finishing can be beautiful, adding texture and flare to your project. With that in mind, I created these great LETTERPRESS Save the Dates, with Crystals and Ribbon done by Hand.

What is Letterpress printing? Relief printing of text and image using a press with a "type-high bed" printing press and movable type, in which a reversed, raised surface is inked and then pressed into a sheet of paper to obtain a positive right-reading image. It was the normal form of printing text from its invention by Johannes Gutenberg in the mid-15th century until the 19th century and remained in wide use for books and other uses until the second half of the 20th century. 

I know this is probably a little technical for some of you, so a brief summary is: Plates are created, inked and PRESSED into the paper, creating a beautiful impression of the design into the paper. See the image below!

We are lucky in Orlando to have a company that is MASTERFUL at letterpress production!  Mama Sauce!! We are working together on this current project, stay tuned later in the fall to see the full package for this wedding!