design library
By now, you’ve probably browsed the styling guides for a few suites and noticed the matching decorative elements: monograms, illustrations, patterns. The styling guides are fantastic if you love a design and want to make a few adjustments while staying true to the overall style.
On this page you’ll find the full design library: decorative elements to completely personalize your stationery, along with a selection of patterns and artwork that work seamlessly with any of the foundational design suites.
You’ll also find a variety of options for meal choice icons (hint: look for “Food and Drinks” in the Motifs section), illustrations for schedule cards, a selection of monograms, and additional font choices.
Just be aware: there are A LOT of options here. If you’re the type that gets easily overwhelmed by choices, I’d suggest sticking with your chosen suite’s Styling Guide (or let me know what you’re looking for and I’ll help).
But sometimes you want to customize things further!
Maybe you have a different script font in mind or want to swap out a mountain illustration for a floral motif. Then this section is for you!
- you already know exactly what you want
- too many choices overwhelm you
- you’re short on time
- you’re great at delegating tasks
- your to-do list is overflowing
Which bride are you?
- you have lots of time for the design process
- reading the instruction manual is a must
- your to-do list is color coded
- technical terms are your love language
- you confidently mix and match your wardrobe
- you’re not afraid to improvise while cooking
Fill out your “Details” form using choices from the Styling Guide.
Keep scrolling to choose your decorative elements and fonts.
The Creative Director
For brides who want to art direct their design and be deeply involved in the details.
The Ceo of design
For brides who prefer to hand over the reins and let the expert make the executive decisions, trusting the process for a stress-free experience.
Don’t worry – you have the option to switch between paths anytime you like!
If you want to see additional mockups or try a different decorative element, just ask. And the opposite it true too- if at any point you’re feeling overwhelmed by choices I’m happy to make decisions for you.
Your stationery sets the stage for your entire wedding day, so it’s natural to incorporate your wedding colors into the stationery suite. Pick your ink, paper, and envelope colors to start.
Keep in mind that the color of the paper will affect the ink colors. For example, a pink ink printed on Pearl White paper will have a warmer hue than the same color printed on Fluorescent White.
colors
01.
flat print only
All signature colors are available in lighter shades for flat printing.
foil colors
Choose from four
shiny metallic foil shades
Letterpress printing with no ink, just impression. Also called deboss.
White ink for specialty flat
printing on vellum and
dark papers or envelopes.
Flat print and letterpress inks are not exact matches. Paper color affects ink color appearance. Colors may display different on screen than when printed. Order printed samples to accurately view color.
Ink Colors
Pick from 25 classic hues for your envelopes and embellishment papers.
Refer to paper swatches for actual color. Envelope/paper colors do not have exact ink matches.
Envelope and Paper Colors
classic whites
specialty papers
For liners and belly bands
*Denotes shimmer paper/envelope.
**Inner envelope only.
For belly bands, folders, wraps, and overlays.
Monograms are the perfect personalized touch for your invitations and thank you notes. You can also place them on belly bands, wax seals, or envelope liners.
monograms
02.
browse all monograms
There is an additional charge for a digital copy of your monogram.
view crest options
Plum
Taupe
Ebony
From simple frames to vintage lace graphics, borders add elegance and depth to a design.
borders
03.
classic borders
decorative borders
view vintage botanical
The Vintage Botanical category features detailed illustrations of flowers, leaves, and trees with a handful of other elements in a hand drawn pen and ink style.
The Travel & Destination category features detailed illustrations for beaches, mountains, and other popular wedding destinations in a hand drawn pen and ink style
view travel & destination
The Symbols and Icons category features small illustrations in a variety of themes. These elements are less detailed and have a modern feel.
view symbols & icons
The Food & Drink category features a variety of simple and detailed illustrations - perfect for meal choices and signature drink signs or bar menus.
view food and drink
Add an illustration to your timeline or schedule card with the elements in this category.
view timeline & Schedule
If you’re looking for a flourish, swirl, or ornament to use for a decorative line break, this is the category where you’ll find them.
view decorative
From a tiny gold foil heart to an illustration of an oak tree, motifs lend a personalized touch to any piece of your stationery. Motifs can stand alone, be incorporated into a monogram, or used for meal choice options on your reply card, menu card, or escort cards.
Click through to see all the categories.
motifs
04.
View each suite’s styling guide or browse the monograms and motifs guides on this page for additional wax seal options. These are just samples of popular design choices.
Wax seals designs are available for all wax colors, sizes, and shapes.
Wax Seal Designs
monograms
crest monograms
botanical & illustrative
view all patterns
All the repeating patterns in this category are available in any ink color. They can be scaled up or down in size and rotated.
view all botanical
The botanical category features large scale watercolor florals and greenery along with repeating patterns of floral elements.
The designs can be resized and rotated. Color changes are not available.
view all painterly florals
These painted florals are inspired by or sourced from vintage fine art and are a great way to bring colors into your stationery suite.
The designs can be resized and rotated. Color changes are not available.
view all painterly landscapes
These painted landscapes are inspired by or sourced from vintage fine art and are a great way to bring colors into your stationery suite.
The designs can be resized and rotated. Color changes are not available.
Browse Banter & Charm's portfolio to see how previous brides have customized their stationery designs.
Need some inspiration?
get inspired
To save yourself the frustration of going through extra rounds of revisions, I highly recommend choosing a Foundational Suite with font options you love, then customizing the decorative elements.
fonts
06.
browse the font guide
A word of advice before you dive in:
Fonts impact the spacing and balance of a layout, meaning that even a subtle change can affect the overall composition and harmony of the design.
That being said, I’m not going to tell you “No” if you want to try a less swirly script or switch from a serif to a sans serif font. Just keep in mind it will mean more back and forth in the proofing process to get things perfect.
Sometimes it’s easier to find your perfect invitation fit when you strip away the decorations and colors! You’ll also find landscape orientation layouts for all the designs here.
layouts
07.
browse the layouts
Having trouble picking a suite?
Here are the invitation layouts from all of the Foundational Designs without any decorative elements added.