Luxury Wedding Invitations
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2027 and 2028 weddings
Artistry and Service,
done the
Time-Honored Way
Luxury wedding invitations from Betzer & Head make wedding paper into a white-glove experience, where I attend to every detail and you focus on savoring the memories-in-the-making.
I take on a select number of couples every season so that I am able to personally give every wedding the attention it deserves.
Why invest in your wedding paper?
Because planning is a whirlwind:
I take the burden of timelines, etiquette, and mailing off of your shoulders and replace it with excitement for all of the beautiful possibilities.
Because you can't put an e-vite in the scrapbook:
Your letterpress invitations will be paper heirlooms brought to life using traditional artisan techniques and antique machinery.
Because mass-produced doesn't befit a love story for the ages:
As their first impression of your big day, your guests will smile opening their invitation parcels because they will feel so authentically you.
Meaghan and Jim
City hall Wedding in ghent, Belgium
“Sara put so much heart into our design. We were blown away, and we'll treasure it for a lifetime."
Meaghan B.
2026
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Meaghan and Jim
Ghent City Hall Wedding
01/07
Meaghan and Jim got married in a city hall ceremony in Ghent, Belgium in 2019. They were looking for stationery to commemorate their wedding date.
As a couple, they are avid explorers of the world and nature, deeply curious, intellectual, fun-loving and a bit mischievous.
My task was to create a suite that reflected the unique vibrance of their relationship and was grounded in a sense of place: Ghent, where they lived at the time of their wedding.
Overall Design
02/07
I wanted to capture the old-world European feeling of Ghent, and drew inspiration from art and cartography from the Flemish Golden Age.
Wheat-colored paper and olive brown ink gave the feeling of aged documents, forgotten and rediscovered, that had their own untold stories.
The deep blue-green of the envelopes added to the dark academia vibe, perfect for a couple with two doctorates between them.
An elegant script font paired with an antique serif lent themselves to the historical feel.
Blind Debossing
03/07
The decorative border was formed from a combination of printed linework and an illusion oval formed from blind-debossed corners.
The corners were filled with illustrated Ghent azaleas, a nod to both the city and the couple’s penchant for gardening.
Topping the design was a ligature monogram of their initials.
Illustration
04/07
Jim and Meaghan are both enthusiastic bird-watchers, and so I included a delicate illustration of the Belgian national bird, the Common Kestrel, and the Japanese national bird, the Green Pheasant, to represent their respective backgrounds.
Stylistically, I took inspiration from the Japanese ink painting technique of Sumi-e. I rendered each bird with simplified, expressive ink strokes, a style that translates beautifully to letterpress.
Quotation
05/07
“This is where I ended up, this is where I am supposed to be."
-Past Lives (2023)
At the top of the design, I included the above quote that is particularly meaningful to the couple from the film Past Lives.
It refers to the Korean concept of In-Yun, literally meaning ‘fate,’ that posits there are invisible threads of connection that tie people together across lifetimes.
Venue Portrait
06/07
I dedicated an entire piece of their suite to a detailed architectural portrait of the beautiful Stadhuis Gent, the city hall where Meaghan and Jim had their courthouse wedding.
The building is covered in ornate stonework, and so I chose a single feature to illustrate rather than losing details in a view of the full building. I focused on the door that every couple getting married there passes through.
I wanted it to feel like an architectural study pulled from the journal of some long-forgotten student-of-the-world on their travels and so left the edges loose and sketchy, emphasizing texture and values.
Envelope Liner
07/07
For the envelope liner, I created tonal charcoal artwork based upon a historic reference photograph of a swan upon water. The texture of the charcoal gave a lush, almost abstract quality.
The swan subject of the piece was inspired on multiple fronts: the couple’s interest in birds, the symbolism for love and fidelity, and a cheeky nod to a piece of Ghent trivia gleefully shared with me by Meaghan: there are a famous set of gilded swan relief sculptures on a historic facade along the Korenlei canal that carry a somewhat less romantic symbolic meaning!
Meaghan and Jim
Ghent City Hall Wedding
Meaghan and Jim got married in a city hall ceremony in Ghent, Belgium in 2019. They were looking for stationery to commemorate their wedding date.
As a couple, they are avid explorers of the world and nature, deeply curious, intellectual, fun-loving and a bit mischievous.
My task was to create a suite that reflected the unique vibrance of their relationship and was grounded in a sense of place: Ghent, where they lived at the time of their wedding.
Overall Design
I wanted to capture the old-world European feeling of Ghent, and drew inspiration from art and cartography from the Flemish Golden Age.
Wheat-colored paper and olive brown ink gave the feeling of aged documents, forgotten and rediscovered, that had their own untold stories.
The deep blue-green of the envelopes added to the dark academia vibe, perfect for a couple with two doctorates between them.
An elegant script font paired with an antique serif lent themselves to the historical feel.
Blind debossing
The decorative border was formed from a combination of printed linework and an illusion oval formed from blind-debossed corners.
The corners were filled with illustrated Ghent azaleas, a nod to both the city and the couple’s penchant for gardening.
Topping the design was a ligature monogram of their initials.
Illustration
Jim and Meaghan are both enthusiastic bird-watchers, and so I included a delicate illustration of the Belgian national bird, the Common Kestrel, and the Japanese national bird, the Green Pheasant, to represent their respective backgrounds.
Stylistically, I took inspiration from the Japanese ink painting technique of Sumi-e. I rendered each bird with simplified, expressive ink strokes, a style that translates beautifully to letterpress.
Quotation
“This is where I ended up, this is where I am supposed to be."
-Past Lives (2023)
At the top of the design, I included the above quote that is particularly meaningful to the couple from the film Past Lives.
It refers to the Korean concept of In-Yun, literally meaning ‘fate,’ that posits there are invisible threads of connection that tie people together across lifetimes.
Venue Portrait
I dedicated an entire piece of their suite to a detailed architectural portrait of the beautiful Stadhuis Gent, the city hall where Meaghan and Jim had their courthouse wedding.
The building is covered in ornate stonework, and so I chose a single feature to illustrate rather than losing details in a view of the full building. I focused on the door that every couple getting married there passes through.
I wanted it to feel like an architectural study pulled from the journal of some long-forgotten student-of-the-world on their travels and so left the edges loose and sketchy, emphasizing texture and values.
Envelope Liner
For the envelope liner, I created tonal charcoal artwork based upon a historic reference photograph of a swan upon water. The texture of the charcoal gave a lush, almost abstract quality.
The swan subject of the piece was inspired on multiple fronts: the couple’s interest in birds, the symbolism for love and fidelity, and a cheeky nod to a piece of Ghent trivia gleefully shared with me by Meaghan: there are a famous set of gilded swan relief sculptures on a historic facade along the Korenlei canal that carry a somewhat less romantic symbolic meaning!
Six-Piece Suite
Every Betzer & Head suite is fully custom and will be appointed with, at minimum:
-Invitation card
-Reply card
-Corresponding reply envelope
-Details card
-Lined inner envelope
-Outer envelope*
*If you choose to upgrade to trackable parcel mailing, your outer envelopes will be replaced by sturdy mailers.
In-House Letterpress
I personally print your suite by hand on my antique Chandler & Price letterpress, assuring the highest quality craftsmanship.
All pieces excluding envelopes are produced on handmade, deckle-edge paper. Invitations receive two ink colors OR one color and blind-debossing (pressing an impression into the paper without ink). All other pieces receive one ink color.*
*You may upgrade to additional ink colors if desired.
Custom Artwork
Your suite will feature hand-rendered illustrations, decorative elements, and custom art for your envelope liners.
I do not contract out my artwork - every piece is drawn by my hand, personally.
It is my pleasure to get to know every couple and create artwork that is both meaningful and evocative of the event they are hosting.
Design & Digital Proofs
I will take your wishlist and transform it into a Betzer & Head design that delights.
You will receive digital proofs at each stage of the process so that you can fully visualize your invitations before we move into the production stage.
Included with your order is two rounds of revision, completed via guided feedback forms.
Envelope Addressing
Your envelopes will be custom designed to correspond with your suite and I will handle all of the addressing:
-Fully addressed outer envelopes
-Printed guest names on inner envelopes
-Return address printing on reply envelopes
Outer envelope designs are created to optimize deliverability with USPS, and I will label all return envelopes to make your RSVPs as easy as possible.
Assembly & Mailing
Don’t lift a finger: I will meticulously assemble every suite, including postage, and personally mail them directly to your guests.
Allow my expertise to ease your fears: I design and post with optimum deliverability in mind.
For additional peace of mind, you may upgrade to trackable parcel shipping.
Keepsake Suite
I will ship you a beautifully packaged memento box with a fully embellished invitation suite, so you get to experience the excitement of something special in the mail alongside your guests.
The Process
One:
Booking
Submit an inquiry and complete your consultation, then receive your fully custom proposal. When you're ready to commit, a 50% deposit secures your place on my calendar.
Two:
Design
I will lead us through the design process together with a full design consultation (samples included), digital proofs, and guided feedback forms.
Three:
Delivery
You won't have to lift a finger: from timelines to production, assembly, and mailing, I handle it all, keeping you fully informed along the way.
Frequent Queries
When should I place my stationery order?
It is never too early to get on my calendar to ensure availability! I suggest submitting an inquiry eight to twelve months before your wedding or earlier to fully enjoy the experience and avoid any rush fees.
Due to the custom and hand-crafted nature of my work, I require at least three to four months to produce your invitations ahead of your intended mailing date. I recommend a mailing date of twelve weeks before your wedding date.
Can you accommodate a rush order?
Depending on my availability and how limited your timeline is, I do offer rush orders. Please inquire immediately to determine my availability, required timelines, and rush fees.
Do you offer Save the Dates and Day-Of Paper?
Yes! I do require the purchase of an invitation package in order to accommodate Save the Dates or Day-Of paper. Inquire early to allow ample time for Save-the-Date design and production.
Day-of paper is invoiced separately and design will begin closer to your wedding date. Offerings include programs, menus, escort/place cards, small signage, table numbers, and thank you cards.
Do you only design for weddings?
No! I am happy to create custom letterpress paper for any event or occasion. Write me a note to begin the conversation about your project.
Do you have a minimum quantity?
No, I will print any quantity of invitations you require. That said, I do have a minimum investment of $4,000 that must be met for custom wedding paper, regardless of quantity.
Couples invest an average of $6,000-$8,000 on their custom wedding stationery, and an additional $3,000-6,000 for Save the Dates and Day-Of paper.
can you send me a sample?
Upon booking, you will receive my signature sample parcel so that you can see and feel the quality of the paper and printing.
If you would like to receive a sample parcel before committing, I am able to send one to you for $15 which will be credited to your order upon booking. Please send me a note to request.
Why are revisions limited to two rounds?
I pride myself on capturing the vision in the design phase so that there are minimal adjustments required when you receive your digital proofs. Limiting to two rounds protects the project timeline and prevents details from falling through the cracks.
I am confident you will be delighted with the results in two rounds, but if for any reason you feel the need for more changes, further rounds can be added to your order for an additional charge.
the Investment
The minimum investment for working with Betzer & Head is $4,000. Every order is fully custom and includes all pieces and services detailed above.
The average final budget for our couples is $6,000-8,000, and an additional $3,000-6,000 for Save the Dates and Day-Of paper.
Submit an inquiry to receive a custom proposal. I am happy to maximize your budget to create an heirloom-worthy wedding stationery suite.
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Kindly note that B&H has a minimum investment of $4,000 for custom wedding stationery, regardless of quantity.
