writing on black envelopes

Print the envelope - use a PANTONE color for the font. Writing on black paper is never fun nor easy. Check with the ladies at Paper Source, they may have some ideas for you. The Paper Source in Annapolis Town Center is really good. Take a picture of it when you're done - sounds interesting...

Here are some pics of the invitations sorry there so big

Do you need a special printer to use pantone ink?

They are beautiful. Im using dark brown envelopes and I opted to use labels. We have an Autumn theme so I printed a leafy border around it and it blended nicely into the brown. Im also using a gel pen to write on an inner envelope.

Wow your invitations are beautiful!!

You could do a wrap around label

For diy brides with non-commercial printers, we suggest wrap around labels. Professionally printed envelopes that are dark in color are typically either foil stamped or engraved.

I go with the wrap around label. You could even make them yourself

I was going to say what Mrs. Joseph said lol wrap around labels look nice and aren't difficult to make.

Thanks for the ideas i think i may go with the wrap around label and make my own in the platinum vellum that i used for the rest of the invitations with black writing

I haven't figured all the details yet, but I'm using the platinum vellum and a sticker maker machine to make my own labels. The sticker backing works great with the platinum vellum that I am using. I was hesitant because the vellum is kind of a shiny metallic, not like clear vellum. When I work it all out I'll post a picture of it.

I believe sharpie makes calligraphy pens, and they make excellent silver sharpies.

I love the silver sharpies I use them all the time at work. Everyone knows when I have made a sign or marked something. But unfortunately they are an oil based marker and soak in too much to the black paper.