Each year, we hold an Invitation Design Contest and invite our customers to submit their favorite designs. We’re always amazed by the beautiful work of DIY brides and professional designers! Take a look at the 2016 top three Professional winners, and find out what Cards and Pockets products were used to create their invitation masterpieces.
Jenna Obermiller – First Place
Jenna’s colorful watercolor invitation suite combines modern typefaces, bright florals, and a fun purple and pink color palette with pops of gold. The whole thing is tied together with a custom monogram and gold bellyband to make a beautiful, complete suite.
Design Recipe:
- A7 Envelope in Straw Kraft
- RSVP Envelope in Kunzite
- A2 Envelope in Amethyst
- Custom Printed A7 Envelope Liner
- Standard Bellyband in Gold
- Printed Invite and Inserts
Rachel Oatridge – Second Place
We’re in love with Rachel’s charming letterpress invitation suite! The crisp white invitation and inserts with soft gray design, the earthy green and dusty rose color palette, and that whimsical, nature-inspired envelope liner all work together nicely in this pretty suite.
Design Recipe:
- A7 Envelope in Real Grey
- RSVP Envelope in Jellybean Green
- A2 Envelope in Dusty Rose
- Letterpress Printed Invite and Inserts
Crystal Thomas – Third Place
Crystal created an elegant wedding invitation suite with beautiful botanic illustrations, gold foil and die cut details, and a blue accent. We were drawn to the delicate details and repeating pattern throughout this pretty suite.
Design Recipe:
View the top 10 Professional Finalists
We run our invitation design contest every fall for our customers. If you want to know when the next one will start, be sure to sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date.