Shark Wedding Invitations Made From 150 Year Old Science Illustrations

Can you believe this pretty Shark and Coral Reef wedding invitation came from that 150-year-old yellowed science illustration? People often ask about the illustrations on my nautical wedding invites. One of my favorite parts of my job is bringing old science illustrations like this blue-tipped shark back to life using the power of digital photo restoration. 

One of my first jobs out of college was working as a library assistant at the beautiful scientific library at the Marine Biology Laboratory in Woods Hole, MA. When I was there I discovered all the amazing old illustrations hidden away on the shelves, and was inspired to bring them back to life as stationery! No books or illustrations were harmed in the making of these invitations - I work from scans of the originals.

This shark illustration is one of those, and the Shark Wedding Invitation set I made is available for your wedding from either of my online stores:

Shark Wedding Invitations from Concertina Press on Etsy

Shark Wedding Invitations on the Concertina Press Website

For the couple I worked with on the Shark invitation pictured above, I changed the font of the invitation and RSVP to be more readable, leaving the names in the original calligraphy font. When you work one-on-one with an invite designer (like Concertina Press!) it's easy to customize your wedding invitations to perfectly fit your needs.

The wedding took place at the Shark Reef in Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, NV - a beautiful intimate setting surrounded by the aquarium - how perfect!

Wedding at Mandalay Bay photo: Cashman Photo

Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay

Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay photo: Cashman Photo

Whether you're getting married at the Mandalay Bay Shark Reef, or on the beach, Concertina Press is the perfect invitation designer to work with to find your perfect Aquarium Wedding Invitations or Beach Wedding Invitations. 

If you have any questions or you'd like more information about invitations, visit the Concertina Press website or contact me.

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Shark Wedding Invitations for your Under the Sea Wedding

Are you having an under the sea themed wedding? These shark wedding invitations are the perfect way to let your guests know about your unforgettable event! They feature a blue shark, orange sea anemones and red coral - all of the beautifully vibrant colors you expect to see at the aquarium. Each set includes an invitation, RSVP card and optional additional information card with matching envelopes.

These shark invitations are a great fit for scuba diving fanatics or marine biologists, too! I used to work at the scientific library at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole, MA which is where I first became acquainted with these beautiful antique illustrations that I use to create my one of a kind nautical wedding invitations for Concertina Press.

If you're interested in pricing or in purchasing a sample to see the quality,  please visit my website: Shark Wedding Invitations

Or, if you have questions you're always welcome to contact me.

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Shark Wedding Invitations for an Aquarium Wedding

I had a special request from a couple getting married at an aquarium for a for a wedding invitation with a shark on it! What could be cooler? This invitation comes with royal blue envelopes and a handwritten font - although if you don't care for that font, I've also done it with a more modern looking font as well. I was so inspired by the aquarium wedding idea that I created an Aquarium Wedding Pinterest Board as well!

If you're intersested in these invitations for your wedding, you can purchase a sample here.

Shark Wedding Invitations with Coral Reef RSVP cards

These shark wedding invitations are classy and cool, with a vintage modern look - I made them using antique scientific illustrations of a blue shark and red coral, and paired them with royal blue envelopes.

I think they'd be perfect for a wedding or reception at an Aquarium, or for an underwater wedding (not so common, but I saw one on the Travel Channel once!). In one week I had two requests for an invitation with a shark on it, and I thought it was a fun challenge!

If you're interested in having these shark invitations for your wedding, you can purchase a sample in my online shop to see the quality of the paper and printing, or contact me for a quote, or if you have questions.