Handmade Paper Olive
At Rosella, our paper isn’t just manufactured—it is born. Every single sheet in our collection is meticulously beat (pulped), pressed, and dried right here in our studio. We believe that the foundation of a beautiful invitation suite should have a soul, which is why we forgo industrial machines to craft our paper using traditional, time-honored techniques.
Formed with Pure 100% Cotton
We begin our process using only premium, 100% pure cotton fibers. Unlike standard wood-pulp papers, cotton paper offers an unmatched tactile experience. It is exceptionally soft, heavy, and luxurious to the touch. Because it is naturally acid-free and archive-quality, it will not yellow or degrade over time, ensuring your wedding invitations remain flawless family heirlooms for generations.
Crafted Entirely by Human Hands
There are no assembly lines in our studio. From the moment the raw cotton fibers are beaten into a rich pulp slurry, to the careful shaking of the mold and deckle, every sheet is formed individually by our human hands.
A Slow, Labour of Love
Making paper by hand is a lesson in patience. It is a slow, deeply rhythmic, and physical process that requires hours of preparation, delicate pressing to extract water, and careful air-drying. It dedicated craftsmanship to create each curated batch of paper.
Satisfying, Unrivalled Results
While the journey is long and demanding, the highly satisfying results make every moment worth it. The final reward is a stack of paper that feels like fabric—unbelievably textured, visually stunning, and unique.
All the little things you might wonder
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Our pricing is completely dynamic. Once you navigate to your preferred signature invitation suite or design element page, you can choose your exact quantity, cardstock thickness (ply), and print method from our drop-down menus. Your custom investment will calculate instantly on the screen as you make your selections.
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Always order per household, not per guest. A wedding of 150 guests typically only requires about 75 to 85 invitation suites. We highly recommend adding 10 to 15 extra keepsake suites to your final number. These are perfect for last-minute guest additions, family keepsakes, and ensuring your wedding day photographer has pristine sets to capture during detail shots. Please note that reordering a small run of 5 or 10 cards after production is finished is significantly more expensive than adding extras to your initial order.
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We recommend sending out your Save the Dates 6 to 8 months prior to your wedding day. If you are planning a destination wedding or a celebration over a holiday weekend, it is best to mail them 8 to 12 months in advance to give your loved ones ample time to arrange travel.
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To ensure a stress-free design process, we suggest booking your Save the Dates 2 to 3 months before you intend to mail them. This leaves a comfortable window for crafting custom venue illustrations, choosing palettes, reviewing your digital layouts, and executing fine-art printing
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Traditional etiquette suggests sending your main invitation suites out 8 to 10 weeks before your wedding day. For international destinations or heavily traveled weekend celebrations, expanding that window to 12 weeks is ideal.
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We love to begin working with couples 4 to 6 months before the wedding date. Placing your order early secures your production slot in our studio and guarantees we have plenty of time to carefully hand-draw your venue pieces, maps, or monograms without rushing the artistic process.
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No, you are welcome to order them together or separately based on your personal planning timeline. However, ordering them around the same time allows our studio to establish your custom vintage monogram or branding identity early, ensuring flawless design continuity across every piece of paper you send.
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Yes, our Design Library is built for this exact personalisation! You can commission a bespoke piece and select your medium between a romantic watercolour illustration or a classic graphic line drawing. These can be beautifully applied to your main invitation cards, custom envelope liners, or delicate vellum wraps.
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Yes, anyone can order a custom piece. You do not need to be an active stationery client to commission a drawing. We love transforming houses, childhood homes, storefronts, and wedding locations into beautiful, high-quality wall artwork prints that serve as the perfect framed keepsake or anniversary gift.
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The creative magic begins right away! Once your checkout is complete, you will email your text details and high-resolution reference images to katy@rosellapaper.com.au. If your order includes a custom venue painting, our artist will complete the hand-drawn process within 3 to 6 business days. From there, you will receive digital proofs of your full suite layout within 5 business days to review and approve before anything goes to print.
Why choose
Rosella’s offerings aren’t mass-produced, AI designed, generic products. Exactly the opposite. From conception, through design, hand making, assembly and packing, everything we do is inspired by the beauty of Australian nature, produced with passion, in a way that reduces the environmental foot print.
- We create objects that go beyond just looking good
- Every piece is crafted to spark curiosity and invite play
- From sculptural glassware to joyful textiles and cleverly made cookware
- Made to fit beautifully into everyday spaces
- Designed with thoughtful details that blend function and style
- Built to be used, loved, and lived with
- We believe in bold color and personality-packed design
- We value durability and quality that lasts
- We always add a touch of the unexpected
