How to Combine Classic & Modern

How do you combine two totally opposing design ideas? We’ll show you…

classic | elegant | gold | clean lines | monochromatic | bold

an invitation suite for a wedding at:

New York Public Library | New York, New York

For a wedding at the New York Public Library, our bride wanted to figure out how to combine super traditional, flourished calligraphy (her favorite!) but with more modern lines and a bit of gold.

We started with our paper selection.

We went with a bold, bright white cotton, a silky smooth black, and thick vellum with deckled edges. The bold white gave us a modern feel while balancing out the over-the-top calligraphy.

We also selected an oversized wax seal in black, again, aiming to combine the traditional and modern.

We used a combination of printing methods, including digital printing for our bold monochromatic patterns, and foil for the invitation, reply card envelope liners, and mini insert cards.

We placed the bold black and white floral pattern on both the backs of our insert cards as well as the envelope liners on our mini bright white envelopes.