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Designed for a garden wedding by Amanda Ryberg of Come Rain Come Shine, this fun, flower-patterned invitation was created with the bride’s tulle wedding gown in mind. A tulip-shaped appliqué and transparent vellum cover give this pocket-style invitation original flair. Ryberg makes personalization a hallmark: “Everything I do is custom-designed.” Come Rain Come Shine, 414.333.1912, comeraincomeshineonline.com

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These sky-blue hydrangea-themed invitations created for an outdoor wedding were hand-drawn before being digitally scanned and printed on hand-cut, hand-folded, 100 percent recycled paper. While Rethink Ink Design prides itself as an eco-friendly business, designer Jodi Passwaters does not compromise when it comes to quality. “We offer an opportunity to be environmentally responsible while still showing your style and personality,” she says. Rethink Ink Design, 608.290.9003, rethinkinkdesign.com

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A simple spray of cherry blossoms gracing the corner echoes the bride’s pink-themed celebration. “Simpler is better and cleaner,” says Jodi Passwaters of Rethink Ink Design. “It’s the way I tend to design.” Her design carries through all the wedding stationery, from invitations and programs to table numbers and favor tags, which use only eco-friendly materials. Rethink Ink Design, 608.290.9003, rethinkinkdesign.com

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A black-on-white damask pattern frames this deep-blue rehearsal dinner invitation, for a modern look with a Celtic touch. A fragment of the frame pattern was lifted into the text box to highlight the elegant text. Graphic designer Amanda Ryberg of Come Rain Come Shine is known for her ability to design on the fly with the couple’s goals in mind, and she always comes up with something unique. Come Rain Come Shine, 414.333.1912, comeraincomeshineonline.com

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Pale green rhinestones enhance the cool-color jewel tones of this custom-made, peacock-patterned invitation. To match the couple’s table décor, JoAnna Gibbon at j.invites created a pattern that emulates peacock feathers blended with a more abstract vibe. Gibbon always offers a sample of the invite before the couple makes the final decision, and she offers recycled paper as well as traditional stock. j.invites, 414.897.2925, jinvites.com