Learn how to assemble and dress your wedding invitations with ribbon, wax seals, vellum wraps, and belly bands. Step-by-step guide for 2026.
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I'm Alex one of the co-founders of Paperlust.
Message from the founders
Firstly, I hope that you are your family are safe and staying healthy in the current climate. This is an unprecedented crisis in modern times and is unfolding so rapidly that it can be hard to know what will come next, but if we stick together and work for the greater good life can again …
Wedding Websites to match your invitations – Paperlust partners with Joy to bring you free matching wedding websites
Paperlust is excited to announce that we have teamed up with the cool kids from Joy, a San-Francisco-based wedding planning company. Joy simplifies wedding planning, allowing couples to create their wedding website and mobile app, manage their guest list, send digital save the dates and invitations, track digital RSVPs, and more – all for free. …
Australia said ‘yes’!
The results of Australia’s marriage equality postal survey were announced today, and we now know that Australians overwhelmingly support marriage equality. This is incredible news! While the legislation around this issue is still to come, this result is a huge step forward for this country on the road to equality. We’re so excited to see …
Paperlust Says ‘Yes!’
Paperlust has long been a supporter of marriage equality. We love love, regardless of what that looks like. Gay and lesbian couples are currently excluded from marriage in Australia, which means their love and committed relationships are not treated the same as those of straight couples and they do not have an equal status under …
Adventure in Colour with Textile Designer Camilla Frances
Wedding Invitation Ideas: Camilla Frances In Melbourne, we have a tendency to wear black. A lot of black. There’s one particularly amazing textile designer though, that will have you celebrating colour like you never knew you could. She’ll make you scream, “I WAS BORN FOR COLOUR!” Below are some wedding invitation ideas: Yep, that’s right …
Handcrafted Paper Gems by Kirsten Hassenfeld
Are diamonds still a girl’s best friend when they are made of paper? Well, when they are as stunning and opulent as those created by US-based paper artist Kirsten Hassenfeld, we dare say, yes! With paper, one of the most humble, unpretentious materials on earth, Kirsten explores a world of fantasy, luxury and extravagance. …
It’s all in the Details: Boho Beach Wedding Ideas
There’s something utterly romantic and wedding-perfect about boho style. Especially when it comes to a beach wedding, the images of wind swept hair, vintage lace, feminine florals and paper lanterns just sit oh so well together. Here’s some of our favourite boho beach wedding details to get you and your guests in just the right …
Wedding Invitation Etiquette: Your Top Questions Answered
Wedding invitations do a lot of heavy lifting. They set the tone for your entire event, communicate logistical details, and give guests their first real glimpse of your wedding style. But invitation etiquette trips up even the most organized couples, especially since the rules have evolved significantly in the last decade. This guide covers everything …
Our Favourite DIY Paper Flowers
Paper flowers are all the rage these days. Whether you’re applying a little DIY elbow grease to your wedding day, or creating some sustainable blooms for the home, we’ve picked out some of the loveliest tutorials to help you craft the day away. Cascading Paper Flower Garland We love Lia Griffith’s Cascading Paper Flower …