Welcome to the InvitoBella Studio: Where Romance Meets Artistry
Recently, Gracee Nettles Photography captured some beautiful behind-the-scenes moments in our studio, and I'm excited to share this glimpse into where all the InvitoBella magic happens. This space has become such an integral part of who we are and how we create, and I love being able to pull back the curtain a bit.
Inside Our Creative Space
Our studio reflects the same attention to detail that goes into every invitation we create. It's a working space first and foremost, but one where beauty and function work hand in hand. From the vintage printing presses that anchor our production process to the organized chaos of inspiration boards and color swatches, every element serves a purpose in bringing your stationery vision to life.
The Heart of Our Process: Letterpress Printing
The vintage letterpress machines are definitely the stars of our studio. These workhorses have been restored and maintained to produce the crisp, tactile impressions that letterpress is known for. There's something satisfying about the mechanical precision required – adjusting pressure, aligning paper, ensuring every impression is just right.
The Art of Letterpress: A Love Affair with Tradition
The letterpress process itself requires both technical skill and creative vision. Each piece starts with careful planning – selecting the right paper weight, choosing ink colors, and setting up the press for optimal impression. It's precise work that can't be rushed, and that's exactly what makes the end result so special.
Custom Color Mixing
Creating custom ink colors is one of my favorite parts of the design process. It's part science, part intuition – mixing base colors until we achieve that perfect shade that complements your wedding palette. Whether we're matching a specific Pantone color or creating something entirely unique, this hands-on approach ensures your stationery feels truly personalized.
Behind the Scenes: Design and Assembly
The design process involves much more than what clients typically see. From creating flatlays for photography to the careful assembly of each invitation suite, there's a methodical approach to ensuring everything comes together beautifully. Each ribbon is cut to the perfect length, each layer is positioned just right, and every detail is checked before pieces leave our studio.
What Makes It Special
Our studio setup allows us to handle every aspect of production in-house. From initial sketches to final assembly, everything happens here. This gives us complete control over quality and timing, and allows us to make adjustments throughout the process to ensure the final product exceeds expectations.
The combination of traditional techniques with modern design sensibilities is what sets our work apart. We're not trying to recreate something from the past – we're using these time-tested methods to create something fresh and relevant for today's couples.
Creating Your Story
Every project that comes through our studio is unique, and that's exactly how we like it. Whether you're planning an intimate garden party or a grand celebration, the process remains the same: thoughtful design, careful execution, and attention to every detail that makes your stationery truly yours.
These behind-the-scenes glimpses show just a small part of what goes into creating each piece, but they represent the care and craftsmanship that defines everything we do at InvitoBella.
Thank you, Gracee
I cannot say Thank You enough to Gracee for providing her talents and capturing these treasured moments in the studio!
