Birth announcement and wedding announcement: much more than just an announcement, a real keepsake
Birth announcement and wedding announcement are much more than just a way to inform those around you of a happy event. They are precious memories that we keep in an album or proudly display. Although considered ephemeral, these documents are sometimes kept because of their memorial value. Whether it is to welcome a newborn or to celebrate the union of two people, announcements leave a lasting impression and perpetuate a tradition rich in meaning.
The origin of the announcement: from official announcements to moments of joy
Originally, the announcements cards was mainly used to announce a death and to invite relatives to a funeral ceremony. The funeral note is said to have existed since the beginning of the 17th century. However, over the years, this custom has evolved to include happy moments.
The rise of birth announcement and wedding announcement: an aristocratic tradition
It was in the 18th century that royal and noble families began to send birth announcements to celebrate the birth of an heir. In the same way, the wedding announcement was a way to formalize an alliance between two families. The announcements were not invitations, but rather information addressed to those around them. Little by little, the bourgeoisie appropriated this tradition, then the use of the wedding announcements and the birth announcements spread to all social classes.
Today’s birth announcement and wedding announcement: a personalized and memorable invitation
Nowadays, each announcement is carefully chosen and personalized to reflect the personality of the parents or the bride and groom. In the past, these announcements mentioned the name of the godfather and godmother for a birth; today, they mainly highlight their happiness at welcoming a child.
The wedding invitation has become much more than a simple announcement: it invites, it surprises, it moves, it announces a theme, a color… Whether it is classic, modern, original or minimalist, it sets the tone for the big day and reflects the world of the bride and groom.
In a world where digital dominates our exchanges, the paper announcement retains an unequaled charm. It is tangible, it is carefully preserved, and it demonstrates special attention to its recipients.
How to choose the ideal announcement?
The ideal announcement, whether it is a birth announcement or a wedding announcement, is one that resembles you. It must contain the essential information, while reflecting your personality:
- The people announcing the event.
- The type of event: birth, baptism, wedding, etc.
- The date and location: to allow recipients to prepare.
Formerly sober and formal, on a white card with a classic typography of English letters, the wedding or birth announcement has today been transformed into a real space for expression. Colors, patterns, illustrations, quotes: every detail is thought out to create a unique message.
le typographe’s birth announcement and wedding announcement: artisanal elegance
At le typographe, we perpetuate the tradition of birth announcement and wedding announcement through artisanal creations, printed on vintage typographic presses. We offer a range of elegant and timeless announcements:
- Refined wedding announcements, with neat typography and quality artisanal finishes.
- Delicate birth announcements, highlighting the emotion and sweetness of this happy event, with high-end printing.
We also offer customization options to create a tailor-made announcement, by choosing:
- The type and color of the paper – to choose from our colorful collection of 300g papers
- The typography – all typographies are possible
- The printing color(s) – with ink mixes, we do our best to get close to the color of your dreams
- The layout – we can guide you for this if necessary
- The optional finishes – embossing, letterpress, gilding, die-cutting, colored edge…
We remain at your disposal for special requests such as original illustrations. In typography, it is not possible to print photos and the number of printing colors is limited. These technical constraints will bring elegance to your announcement and nothing prevents you from slipping a photo with the birth announcement for example.
Our creations are made by hand in Brussels, with unique know-how, guaranteeing exceptional quality.
Contact us to tell us about your project!
Sources :
https://archives.orleans-metropole.fr/histoires-dorleans/articles/challengeaz/challengeaz-2017/faire-part-comme-son-nom-lindique-
https://www.fabula.org/colloques/sommaire2882.php
