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My Wedding

My husband Andrew and I were married on a beautiful Sunday afternoon just outside of Washington, DC.  We planned a vintage-inspired garden wedding that we hoped would feel like a big, fun dinner party for 50 of our closest family and friends.  To stay within our modest budget and to personalize our wedding as much as possible, we incorporated DIY elements and projects throughout the ceremony and reception.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

{all photographs by Punam Bean}

From this day on, I choose you to be my wife/husband…

To live with you and laugh with you

to stand by your side and to sleep in your arms.

To be the joy to your heart and peace to your soul.

To bring out the best in you always

And to be the most that I can for you.

I will follow you anywhere,

From the driest desert to the tallest mountain to the farthest city.

I will love, honor, and cherish you

in sickness and in health for all the days of my life.

May these vows and this marriage be blessed.

May it be sweet milk,

this marriage, like wine and halvah.

May this marriage offer fruit and shade

like the date palm.

May this marriage be full of laughter,

our every day a day in paradise.

May this marriage be a sign of compassion,

a seal of happiness here and hereafter.

May this marriage have a fair face and a good name,

an omen as welcome

as the moon in a clear blue sky.

I am out of words to describe

how spirit mingles in this marriage.

– Rumi, This Marriage – Ode 2667

For a list of wedding blessings by Rumi, please click here

Our wedding team:

Venue – Woodlawn Manor
Catering – BasiKneads Catering
Cakes – CakeLove
Officiant – Cantor Jan Morrison, Columbia Jewish Congregation
Invitations – Cricket Press
Calligraphy – Laura Hooper Calligraphy
Day of Coordination – Jasmine Smith
Bride’s Attire – Monique Lhuillier “Claire” Dress
Groom’s Attire – J. Crew
Photography – Punam Bean*
Floral Arrangements – Amaryllis*

*I experienced significant issues while working with both Amaryllis and Punam Bean and am unable to recommend them to other DC-area couples.  Please visit United With Love for a full list of DC-area wedding professionals.  I am also happy to provide a short list of recommendations upon request.

Modern Calligraphy Summit Spring Enrollment!

If you missed out on the chance to enroll in the Modern Calligraphy Summit last year, I’ve got great news: enrollment JUST reopened! If you have no idea what I’m talking about, the Modern Calligraphy Summit is the most comprehensive package of online calligraphy classes that I’ve ever seen. There are two installments so far – Modern Calligraphy Summit 1.0 and Modern Calligraphy Summit 2.0 – which together offer more than 18 hours of online calligraphy instruction from some of the most talented calligraphers on the planet. Enrollment for both installments ends at 11:59 pm PST on Monday, May 21 and won’t be back until further notice, so jump in now if you’ve been waiting to enroll. Enroll right here!

Modern Calligraphy Summit / Wildfield Paper Co.

Photo Credit: Wildfield Paper Co.

If you’ve heard me talk about the Modern Calligraphy Summit before, I probably sound like a broken record, but it really is just the most amazing group of online calligraphy classes from every single calligrapher that I would want to learn from in person if I had the opportunity. The classes including brush lettering, invitation design, envelope layouts, basic copperplate, writing on non-traditional surfaces, digitizing watercolor illustrations, and so much more! And as much as an in-person workshop would be totally amazing, it’s just as incredible to be able to learn from so many talented calligraphers from the comfort of your own home. The Modern Calligraphy Summit also includes handy templates and handouts, a private Facebook community to support you as you learn, and two bonus LIVE Q&A sessions with the instructors in January. And of course LIFETIME ACCESS to all the amazing content, so even if you can’t start the course material right now you can pick it up at your convenience – or go back and watch the videos as many times as you need to practice and get the hang of things!

Modern Calligraphy Summit 2.0 / A Fabulous Fete

Photo Credit: A Fabulous Fete

The Modern Calligraphy Summit offers the opportunity to learn from more than a dozen of the most talented calligraphers in the world, including Anne Robin Calligraphy, Annie Mertlich of Wildfield Paper Co., Ashley Buzzy Lettering & Press, Alissa Mazzenga of Feast Fine Art & Calligraphy, Design House of Moira, Laura Hooper Calligraphy, Fozzy Castro-Dayrit, Calligrafikas, and Nicole Miyuki, Katherine Ross of Script Merchant, Lauren Saylor of A Fabulous Fete, Jenna Rainey of Mon Voir, Karla Lim of Written Word Calligraphy, Sharisse DeLeon of Pieces Calligraphy, Younghae Chung of Logos Calligraphy, and Molly Knabel of Poppy and Mint Design. Each of these ladies has some serious talent and hard-earned knowledge – and they’re generous enough to share their insights and tips with us!

Enroll in the Modern Calligraphy Summit right here!

This post contains affiliate links. By clicking on these links, you’ll help support Oh So Beautiful Paper while also learning the beautiful art of calligraphy! I only recommend products that I truly love and trust that you’ll love, too. My full disclosure policy can be found here.

Last Call for the Modern Calligraphy Summit!

Friends, if you’ve ever wanted to learn the amazing art of calligraphy – now is your chance! The Modern Calligraphy Summit is the most comprehensive package of online calligraphy classes that I’ve ever seen. Between the two installments released so far, Modern Calligraphy Summit 1.0 and Modern Calligraphy Summit 2.0, the Modern Calligraphy Summit offers more than 18 hours of online calligraphy instruction from some of the most talented calligraphers on the planet. Enrollment for both installments ends at 11:59 pm Wednesday, December 20 and won’t be back until further notice, so this could be your last chance to enroll for the foreseeable future! You can even sign up for BOTH summits and get $100 off! You can enroll right here. Go, go, go!

Modern Calligraphy Summit Enrollment

Ashley Buzzy Lettering & Press

I’ve sung the praises of the Modern Calligraphy Summit so many times, and I’ve heard from so many people that have benefited from the courses – including brush lettering, invitation design, envelope layouts, basic copperplate, writing on non-traditional surfaces, digitizing watercolor illustrations, and so much more! And all from the comfort of your own home! The Modern Calligraphy Summit also includes handy templates and handouts, a private Facebook community to support you as you learn, and two bonus LIVE Q&A sessions with the instructors in January. Oh yeah, and LIFETIME ACCESS to all the amazing content, so even if you can’t start the course material right now you can pick it up at your convenience – or go back and watch the videos as many times as you need to practice and get the hang of things!

Modern Calligraphy Summit Enrollment

A Fabulous Fete

The Modern Calligraphy Summit offers the opportunity to learn from sixteen of the most talented calligraphers in the world, including Anne Robin Calligraphy, Annie Mertlich of Wildfield Paper Co., Ashley Buzzy Lettering & Press, Alissa Mazzenga of Feast Fine Art & Calligraphy, Design House of Moira, Laura Hooper Calligraphy, Fozzy Castro-Dayrit, Calligrafikas, and Nicole Miyuki, Katherine Ross of Script Merchant, Lauren Saylor of A Fabulous Fete, Jenna Rainey of Mon Voir, Karla Lim of Written Word Calligraphy, Sharisse DeLeon of Pieces Calligraphy, Younghae Chung of Logos Calligraphy, and Molly Knabel of Poppy and Mint Design. I can’t think of a more talented group of instructors, and these amazingly talented ladies all have some serious hard-earned knowledge and tips to share with you.

Modern Calligraphy Summit Enrollment

Wildfield Paper Co.

Enroll in the Modern Calligraphy Summit right here!

This post contains affiliate links. By clicking on these links, you’ll help support Oh So Beautiful Paper while also learning the beautiful art of calligraphy! I only recommend products that I truly love and trust that you’ll love, too. My full disclosure policy can be found here.

Wedding Stationery Inspiration: Pantone Color of the Year 2017

Happy 2017 everyone! And what better way to kick off the new year than with Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2017: Greenery! How are you feeling about our newest Color of the Year? Are we feeling yay or nay? We tend to favor darker shades of forest green and tropical blue-greens here on OSBP, but this bright and almost citrusy green would be perfect in a spring or summer wedding! – Annie

Wedding Stationery Inspiration: Pantone Color of the Year 2017 / Oh So Beautiful Paper

A palm on each plate adds a pop of green to a neutral place setting. | Photography: Max Wanger, Event Design: Bash Please via Bash Please

Wedding Stationery Inspiration: Pantone Color of the Year 2017 / Oh So Beautiful Paper

How cute is this watercolor cactus place card? | Photography: Megan Welker, Paper Goods & Calligraphy: Poppy Jack Shop, Event Design: Beijos Events via Green Wedding Shoes

Wedding Stationery Inspiration: Pantone Color of the Year 2017 / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Welcome your guests with a selection of your favorite goodies. Attach tags with a brief description to each item to make it even more personal and fun! | Photography: Eric Kelley, Welcome Bag: A Signature Welcome, Event Decor & Design: Easton Events via Once Wed

Wedding Stationery Inspiration: Pantone Color of the Year / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Adorn your signage with greenery. | Photography: Elizabeth Fogarty, Paper Goods: Laura Hooper Calligraphy via Weddings Unveiled

Wedding Stationery Inspiration: Pantone Color of the Year 2017 / Oh So Beautiful Paper

And while you’re at it, add some to your balloon tails, too! | Photography: Luke and Katherine Griffin from Max and Friends, Event Design: Lace & Likes via Green Wedding Shoes

Wedding Stationery Inspiration: Pantone Color of the Year 2017 / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Love this greenery-inspired table number. | Photography: Leigh Elizabeth Photography, Event Planning: Events Held Dear via Style Me Pretty

Wedding Stationery Inspiration: Pantone Color of the Year 2017 / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Set out leaves in brown paper bags for the confetti toss. | Photography: Lindsay Madden, Event Coordination: Chic Weddings via Ruffled

Wedding Stationery Inspiration: Pantone Color of the Year 2017 / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Frame your seating chart with a gorgeous garland. | Photography: Gucio Photography, Stationery & Signage: Spread Love Events, Wedding Planning & Design: Spread Love Events via Spread Love Events

Wedding Stationery Inspiration: Pantone Color of the Year 2017 / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Love these cute welcome books. | Photography: Jose Villa, Stationery: Julie Song Ink, Artwork: Shana Frase, Printing: Wiley Valentine, Calligraphy: Tara Jones Calligraphy via MODwedding

Wedding Stationery Inspiration: Pantone Color of the Year 2017 / Oh So Beautiful Paper

This table setting really embraces the green theme. | Photography: KT Merry via Flutter Magazine

Shop Small 2016

Hi everyone! For those of you doing some holiday shopping this weekend, I thought I’d round up some of the sales offered by stationers and independent artists – I’ll do my best to update this list with any Cyber Monday sales, and if I missed anyone feel free to add your sale in the comments! The list is below, and thanks for supporting small business this holiday season!

 Give Thanks / Archer & Olive

Image by Archer & Olive via Instagram

And Here We Are – 20% off with code THANKS

Angela Liguori – 15% off through Monday, November 28 with code grazie2016

Antiquaria – 30% off through Monday, November 28 with code merry2016

Archer & Olive – 20% off through Monday, November 28 with code THANKS20

Bash Party Goods – 50% off select items in the shop through Monday, November 28, no code needed

Belle & Union – 30% off with code SHOPSMALLYALL

Blushing Confetti – 30% off through Monday, November 28 wiht code blackconfetti

The Dancing Cat – 20% off through Monday, November 28 with code BLACKCATFRIDAY

Dinara Mirtalipova – 20% off through Monday, November 28 with code SALETIME

Emily McDowell – 25% off through Monday, November 28 with code FOODCOMA16

The Everyday Co. – 20% off orders $50+ on Saturday and Sunday with code shopsmall20

Ferme à Papier – 25% off through Sunday, November 27, no code needed

Fig.2 Design – 40% off and free shipping on orders over $50 on Monday, November 28 with code FESTIVE16

Fisk and Fern – 20% off through Monday, November 28 with code THANKFULYOU

Franca – 25% off through Monday, November 28 with code SHOPSMALL

Golden Fox Goods – 30% off through Monday, November 28 with code BLKFRIDAY

The Good Twin – 20% off through Monday with code SALEAWAY

The Great Lakes Goods – 20% off through Tuesday, November 29 with code THANKFUL

Heartswell – 20% off through Monday, November 28 with code THANKFULHEART

Idlewild Co. – 30% off through the weekend with code THANKFUL4U

Jill Rosenwald – 20% off through December 8 (!!) with code holidays

Julie Song Ink – 30% off with code THANKYOU

Knot + Bow – Free tag and twine boxes with orders of $50+ and special discounts of up to 50% on select items, through Monday, November 28

lalagrace - 50-75% off everything plus free shipping on orders over $15, no code needed

Laura Hooper Calligraphy – 25% off through November 30 with code HOLIDAY2016

Legion Paper – 15% off orders from letterpresspaper.com through December 2 with code cybermonday

Litterae Studio – 20% off through Monday, November 28 with code JOY

MATINE – 25% off through Monday, November 28 with code THANKYOU

Moglea - Holiday décor is 50% off through midnight on November 28!

Mr. Boddington’s Studio – 25% off through Monday, November 28 with code DASHER

My Mind’s Eye – 30% off through Monday, November 28 with code BLACKFRIDAY2016

Native Bear – 25% off through Monday, November 28 with code BLACKBEAR16

The Paper Cub – 40% off and a free grab bag with orders over $25 with code SAVE40

Paula and Waffle – 30% off on Monday, November 28 with code SOTHANKFUL

Parrott Design Studio – 30% off through Monday, November 28 with code cheers30

Paper & Clay – $20 off orders of $100 with code CYBERMONDAY20 and $30 off roders of $200 with code CYBERMONDAY30

Printerette – 20% off through Monday, November 28 with code shopsmall

Richie Designs – 40% off on non-custom orders through Sunday with code SMALLSATURDAY

Rifle Paper Co. – Up to 30% off all weekend, no code needed

Secret Holiday Co. – 20% off banner orders through Monday, November 28 with code GIVETHANKS

Shannon Kirsten – 30% off on Monday, November 28 with code CYBER30

Smudge Ink – 30% off on Monday, November 28 with code GOWILD

The Social Type – 40% off all weekend long AND a free gift with every purchase with code 40forU

Sophie and Lili – 25% off most items through Monday, November 28 with code HOLIDAY25

Sugar Paper – 30% off on Monday, November 28 with code JOINTHEPARTY

Sycamore Street Press – 40% off through Monday, November 28 with code THANKYOU16

Underwood Letterpress – 25% off today only with code shoplocal2016

Whimsy & Wild – 30% off OR free shipping through Monday, November 28 with the following codes – 30% off: SMALLBIZ, free shipping: FREESHIPPING

Wild Ink Press – 25% off plus free shipping on domestic orders over $75 on Monday, November 28

Wilde House Paper – 15% off through Sunday with code GIMMIE15

Wit + Whistle – 30% off through Monday, November 28 with code YIPPEE30

Yellow Owl Workshop – 25% off through Monday, November 28 with code weloveyou

Yield Design Co. – 20% off through Monday, November 28 with code SHOPSMALL