COLLECTION GUIDE

Our Collection Guide will assist you with making your palette, paper & calligraphy selections for your Wedding Invitations, as well as viewing the various Embellishment options we have available.

Semi-Custom Process:

  • Take a look at the Semi-Custom Suites below to choose the design which best compliments your style and complete the form to request your Proposal.

    Once your inquiry is received, I’ll come back to you with a unique Quote Proposal for your stationery - ensuring this is reflective of your preferences and vision for your stationery!

  • You can expect to receive your Quote Proposal within a few days. This will be sent to you via email and provides detailed pricing for your suite. We can adjust / tweak this as much as you need until you’re happy with the final outline!

    Once this outline is approved, and your deposit is paid, your stationery is booked in our calendar! We’ll send you a wording/design questionnaire and once this is received we can get started on your designs. I’m available to help as much as you need, with both your wording and design / colour selections.

  • You can expect to receive your life-like proof within 7 days of your project start date, which will display life-like visual of your entire suite, so you can proof & finalise your selections for your invitations.

    Your order includes two complimentary revision rounds to ensure everything is perfect.

  • Once you’re happy with your designs, these are finalised and production begins right away to bring all of your dream stationery details to life!

    Production takes 5-6 weeks, depending on your print methods and selected Embellishments. Once complete, your suites are shipped out to you to mail out to your loved ones!

Card sizing


Michaela McBride Calligraphy paper options

CARD styles

270gsm CUT EDGED

Our standard stock with a subtle eggshell surface, available in a range of colours (top)

540gsm CUT EDGED

Double thickness stock with a subtle eggshell surface texture, available in a range of colours (middle)

HANDMADE

Authentic handmade paper, fluffy naturally deckled edges on all sides. Available in off white, or other colours on request (bottom)


PRINTING methods

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DIGITAL PRINT

The design is digitally printed onto the card. Great for medium-dark ink tones and works well on lighter coloured cards. Alternatively, white ink digital printing may be used on dark stocks. Available on our 270gsm Cut Edged Card.

*Soft Black Digital Print shown

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LETTERPRESS PRINT

The design is 'pressed' into the card, leaving a deep impression which you can feel with your fingertips. Perfect for lighter coloured card-stocks, however works beautifully with both light and dark ink tones. Not available for metallic printing. Available on our 540gsm Cut Edged Card or Handmade Paper.

*Dark Grey Letterpress shown

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FOIL PRINT

Similar to letterpress printing, as the design 'pressed' into the card using sheets of foil. Perfect for printing metallic tones, and works beautifully for both dark and light card-stocks. Available on our 540gsm Cut Edged Card or Handmade Paper.

*Gold Foil shown


INK COLoURS

Colours marked with a * are only available for Letterpress Printing | Gold, Copper, Rose gold & Silver are available for foil printing

Michaela McBride Calligraphy, Semi-Custom Collection, ink colour swatches

ENVELOPE & Card COLoURS

Our wide range of euro-flap envelopes and cards can be mixed to create a palette cohesive with your wedding style


Handmade paper Colours

Michaela McBride Calligraphy, Semi-Custom Collection, handmade paper colour swatches

Custom CALLIGRAPHY

Select from one of our three signature calligraphy styles.

Each piece of calligraphy used within your suite is handwritten in your chosen style and digitised for use within your suite.


Monogram options

Choose from one of our pre-designed monogram/wreath options | For use in the Luminous Collection

Your selected Monogram will include your choice of 1-3 custom Calligraphy initials in the centre.

Michaela McBride Calligraphy, Semi-Custom Collection, Monogram options. Decorative & ornate floral frames each with different intricate designs.

RIBBONS / TWINE

SILK RIBBON

Silk ribbons add a soft, romantic feel to your suite. Ribbon thickness is 0.6cm (other thickness and colours available on request).

Made of a light silk habotai and dyed in small batches from a unique blend of pigments to create subtle and complex shades, featuring soft delicate edges.

Michaela McBride Calligraphy, Semi-Custom Collection Silk Ribbon Colour Options

Velvet Ribbon colours

Velvet Ribbons add luxury and depth to your suite. Ribbon thickness is 0.6cm (other colours available on request).

Michaela McBride Calligraphy, Semi-Custom Collection Velvet Colour Options

Finest Twine

Our Finest Twine is imported from Europe and adds a delicate, organic, old world charm to any suite.

Michaela McBride Calligraphy, Finest Twine colour options.

Wax seals

colour options

Michaela McBride Calligraphy, Semi-Custom Collection, wax seal designs, including floral patterns, a tree, a butterfly, and ornate motifs.

design options


Envelope Liner & Vellum Options

Envelope Liners and printed Vellum Wraps are the perfect way to add colour and personality to your suite! Click right to view the Vellum for each.

Envelope Liners include complimentary assembly and are full length designs for your envelope inner.

Vellum Wraps combine all the pieces of your suite into one beautiful package. The sheerness of it allows the contents of your suite to 'peek' through. Beautiful as a stand alone Embellishment, or perfectly paired with Twine, Ribbon & Wax Seals.


Frequently Asked Questions:

  • In most instances, Invitations suites are sent to guests 3-4 months prior to the wedding day. If you are hosting a destination wedding, or won’t be sending a seperate Save the Date, you may like to consider adding an additional 2-4 months to this timeline.

    Based on approx. 8 weeks production timeline + shipping, I suggest the following based on your wedding month:

    January: Start production in July | Mail in September

    February: Start production in August | Mail in October

    March Start production in September | Mail in November

    April: Start production in October | Mail in December

    May: Start production in November | Mail in January

    June: Start production in December | Mail in February

    July: Start production in January | Mail in March

    August: Start production in February | Mail in April

    September: Start production in March | Mail in May

    October: Start production in April | Mail in June

    November: Start production in May | Mail in July

    December: Start production in June | Mail in August

    • Adjust above guide based on your requirements - I am usually booking to start projects approx. 2-4 weeks ahead (from the time inquiry is received).

  • You’ll require 1 suite per household / couple - in most instances, the final Invitation count is about 60% of the total guest list.

    I always recommend adding 5-10 spare suites to your order for any last minute guest ist changes and to allow keepsakes for you to keep.