This stationery suite, from Grace Connell Designs, features a drawing of the ranunculus bloom engraved in deep pink on the invitation. A bud plucked from the same illustration graces the reception card, as do the flower's arching leaves on the reply card.

Abstract orchids extend beyond the margins of these letterpress pieces created with stationer Peculiar Pair Press. The flowers' contemporary forms counterbalance Victorian-style trim for a look that could suit a garden party or a black-tie affair.

Grass-green meets sky-blue in this stationery suite, which features pieces burgeoning with graceful boughs. An envelope is adorned with vintage stamps, and a place card is trimmed with satin ribbon. All are available either offset-printed or engraved from Crane and Co. Foliage motif by Kate Spade also can be letterpressed. Calligraphy by Maria Helena Hoksch.

One plant alone -- used once or in repetition -- will make an impact. Clockwise from top left: An orange bloom in a variety of sizes packs a graphic punch; the aspen leaves atop this invitation are perfect for a Colorado wedding; pine trees silhouetted in bronze are displayed on both invitation and reply card; a flowering vine grows from top and bottom; an elegant white lily-of-the-valley is engraved on green stock for a formal affair.

Artist and stationer Ida Pearle designed the variegated tulips for this invitation and reply card using a collage of patterned paper. A tulip's simple shape lends itself especially well to collage, but Pearle can use the same art form to create other flowers. Her work was then reproduced for the stationery using offset printing.

Masses of botanicals create a stunning effect. Clockwise from top: Blossoms float on the sewn-on origami-paper backing of this invitation and reply card; a stippled floral pattern is a soft backdrop for cranberry text; foliage turns a functional band into a beautiful accent; letter-pressed pink flowers saturate the backs of the invitation and reply card, as well as the envelope lining.

We chose light- and dark-brown engraving on ecru paper to give this elegant lily-of-the-valley suite, available from Crane and Co., its finely detailed look; the linework of the illustration resembles a botanical print.

Elegant botanicals and whimsical drawings dress up this lively suite by Milkfed Press.

Among the friendliest of blooms, daisies warm up a traditional engraved invitation, available from Stationers Engraving Co. It is crowned by a flowery monogram that we repeated on the coaster.

For a garden wedding, the garden is on the invite, while smaller botanical icons decorate the cards.

Use this gentle, evocative color combination with floral touches to give guests a taste of the warm celebration to come, then repeat the colors to personalize other paper pieces and carry the theme throughout.

We let the cheerful character of poppies inform this bold letterpress collection, available from Bella Figura. The graphic blooms, calligraphy (by Deborah Delaney), and type all have a light-spirited, modern feeling.