Tactile Obsession: Letterpress Printing Vs. Digital Printing

In the ever-evolving landscape of print technology, two distinct techniques continue to capture the hearts of couples and creatives alike: digital printing and letterpress printing. Each method boasts its own unique history, aesthetic appeal, and practical benefits. At Paper Cliché, we believe in celebrating the beauty of both traditional craftsmanship and modern innovation, so let’s dive into the beautiful world of print.

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A Vibrant Old Hollywood Affair: Maggie and Korbin's Glamorous Palm Springs Wedding | The Colony Palms

Nestled against the backdrop of the majestic San Jacinto Mountains, the Colony Palms Hotel captures Spanish colonial architecture fused seamlessly with art deco style. It was the most fitting place for Maggie and Korbin to say their “I-do’s”. The day was filled with bright yellows and greens, old hollywood glamour, and true class. When I first met Maggie and Korbin, their vision was so unique and anything but your typical Palm Springs inspiration.

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The 20 Question Game: Wedding Stationer Edition

Below, we have put together a comprehensive 20 Question Guide for you with what we think are some of the main objectives when working directly with a stationery designer vs. a big box invitation shop. We included our answers so that you can contrast and compare and hopefully gain more insight should we be a good fit for your invitation needs!

Protip: Make sure you get a good initial personality vibe as you will be working somewhat closely with this particular wedding vendor leading up to the big day.

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Kat & Mike's Eclectic Vintage Wedding in the New York Countryside

Think collected vintage tea cups and saucers, mismatched place settings, handmade paper, cafe string lights, whimsical florals, and good friends, and most importantly good food. Minimalist was the vibe for the paper goods and stationery, the lobster rolls and oyeters took center stage (which was fitting for a chef marrying a food critic/author.)

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Starting from Scratch: What would you do differently if you had to start all over again?

Hi friends! Today on the ol’ blog, I am sharing an little interview I did with Canvas Rebel Magazine about what I would do differently if I were to start my sweet little biz baby all over again from scratch. Or would I even do anything differently?! I love the place I’m at currently so it’s tough to say but I did mention a few things below that would have made for a few less tears and sleepless nights along the way.

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Annie & Marcus' Central Coast Private Estate Wedding | Goleta, California

Guests were greeted by details that add a playful and charming element to the festivities. From quirky signage to unexpected floral arrangements, every detail was carefully curated to enchant and delight. Custom bar signs with nuanced typography, tables numbers with natural movements, and custom ribbon tied name cards seated atop menus all contributed to this unique wedding aesthetic.

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Bringing Warmth to Brooklyn with this Organic Industrial Wedding Celebration

This wedding stands out as a testament to individuality and authenticity. From the carefully curated neutral palette to natural elements like the tumbled travertine table numbers, every detail was thoughtfully chosen to reflect the couple's personality and style. It's in the rough edges and industrial lines that we find beauty, a reminder that perfection lies not in flawlessness but in the intentional embrace of contrasts.

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Ronnie + Cyrena say I do at Lido House Newport Beach

Christina and the Ciao Bella Wedding team killed it once again with the overall posh aesthetic to fit the couple’s personalities and the venue. We had fun with the seating chart installation- modern blush pink typography on clear acrylic surf boards. I love the juxtaposition of the modern menus and bold black place cards against the over the top delicate florals. The whole scene was oozing romance and class.

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Forest Elopement Goals

I created ribbon bound leather vow books and and elopement suite with custom script on delightful deckle edge papers for Kaylee of Madly & Co photography. She hosted a photography workshop up in Big Bear and the results were nothing short of breath taking.

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