Oh So Beautiful Paper

With last weekend’s premiere of the new Great Gatsby movie (Who’s seen it!?), I thought it was high time I did a roundup of Art Deco inspired wedding stationery! While we know it will be a trend now, a lot of the distinct typography and unique motifs are timeless! You can also play around with some dramatic hues, mixed with black and gold. Talk about a statement! — Kelly

Photo by Julie Roberts Photography, Table Number by Be True Designs via Ruffled

Photo by Michelle March, Menu by Peplum Events + Design via Ruffled (left), Photo by Locally Grown Weddings, Escort Cards by Marit Hanson Weddings via Style Me Pretty (right)

Photo by Julie Roberts Photography, Menu by Be True Designs via Ruffled

Wedding Program by Hello Tenfold

 

Photo by Locally Grown Weddings, Menu by Marit Hanson Weddings via Style Me Pretty (left), Photo by Hazelnut Photography, Menu by Mintwich Design via Green Wedding Shoes (right)

Photo by Heidi Ryder Photography, Menu by Simply Letterpressed via Green Wedding Shoes

Photo by Lauren Scotti, Escort Cards by KM Paperie via 100 Layer Cake

Photos by Kate Harrison Photography, Paper Goods by Hello!Lucky

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You already know about my deep and abiding love for beautiful calligraphy – I’m in constant awe of those with the talent for such beautiful lettering! Photographer and aspiring calligrapher Katie Decker created these gorgeous calligraphy invitations and stationery for her wedding in April, all inspired by her love for all things Italian. The pieces include rehearsal dinner invitations and menus, along with invitations, menus, and place cards for a bridesmaid luncheon. So pretty!

 

From Katie: My inspiration came from my love of anything Italian and our planned Italian honeymoon. I chose to go the rustic route and used a transparency paper which wrapped around a lovely deckled edge ivory paper. My lettering was therefore a little on the “rustic” side as well to fit with the theme – meaning it was not by any means perfect, which is what I love so much about hand lettering.

 

My mother and I also threw a luncheon in honor of my bridesmaids. The inspiration was a light Southern 1920s feel that stemmed from my wedding theme. I wanted to keep everything casual, but still sophisticated at the same time. We had a light Southern fare (since the wedding was in Savannah) and I really wanted the invitations to reflect the light but elegant feel.

 

 

Thanks Katie!

Photo Credits: Laura Catherine

Clearly I’m loving large-scale stationery statements at weddings lately! My motto for the year is “giant is the new mini,” after all. Today we’re talking signs for the ceremony. For those brides out there who want a special introduction (and why wouldn’t you!?), why not have the little ones in your wedding party carry down a “Here Comes the Bride” sign? A little fancy calligraphy, a colorful DIY variety, I love them all! Here’s a few fun banners to get you started (and a few adorable kids sporting them!). — Kelly

Photo by Nancy Neil, Sign by Sweet Emilia Jane

Photo by Amy Arrington via Southern Weddings (left), Photo by Michelle March via Southern Weddings (right)

Photo by Christian Cruz via Ruffled

Photo by Imago Vita Photography, Sign by SwellMail Designs via Style Me Pretty (left), Photo by Max Wanger, Calligraphy by Love Jenna Calligraphy via 100 Layer Cake (right)

Photo by Sarah Kathleen, Banner by Ready Go

Photo by I Love That Glove via Wedding Chicks

 

Banner by BHLDN (left), Photo by Elizabeth Wertz via Style Me Pretty (right)

Photo by Gary Ashley of Wedding Artists Collective, Calligraphy by Little Miss Press via 100 Layer Cake

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We’ve talked before about personal wedding menus, placed at each seat or table, but today we’re talking menus on a larger scale! Menu signs can often be a cost effective option for large weddings, as you can have just one or two over-sized pieces displaying your dinner or cocktail menu, rather than creating individual versions for each guest. They also happen to make quite the statement at your big day! Recruit your calligrapher to work their magic on a chalkboard or wood slab, or work with your stationery designer to design a stunning menu banner that captures the same feel as your smaller paper goods. Then prop it up or hang it from above for all wedding attendees to see! — Kelly

Photo by Ozzy Garcia Photography, Menu by Brown Linen Design via Style Me Pretty

 Photo by onelove photography, Menu by Rifle Paper Co. via Style Me Pretty (left), Photo by Justin Marantz, Menu by Julie Song Ink via Style Me Pretty (right)

 

Photo by Nancy Ray, Menu by Chocolate Butterbean via Brides (left), Photo by Cassandra Castaneda Photography, Design by rak’designs via Ruffled (right)

 

Photo by JL Photografia via Brides (left), Photo by Brady Puryear, Menu by Pitbulls and Posies via Wedding Chicks (right)

Photo by Abby Jiu Photography, Menu Calligraphy by Meant To Be Calligraphy via Elizabeth Anne Designs (left), Photography by Jose Villa, Cocktail Menu by Julie Song Ink via Elizabeth Anne Designs (right)

 

Photo by Max Wanger Photography via Brides (left), Photo by Lauren Michelle, Menu by Supply Paper Co. via Once Wed (right)

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I tend to gravitate towards bright, vibrant colors (Remember this post all about emerald?), but when springtime begins to roll around, pastels start tugging at my heart. Mint appears to be the “it” pastel of the season and I am not complaining! The hue happens to pair perfectly with gold, too, making me love it just that much more. Here are a few wonderful ways to incorporate this springy shade into your wedding day! — Kelly

Photo by La Luz Photography, Signs by BUTTER Design Lab via 100 Layer Cake

 

Photo by Heather Roth Fine Art Photography, Menu by One Canoe Two via Style Me Pretty (left), Photo by Bryllupsglimt via Style Me Pretty (right)

Photo by Oldani Photography via Style Me Pretty

Photo by Julie Roberts Photography, Menu by Be True Designs via Ruffled

 

Photo by Lisa Lefkowitz, Place Cards by Good On Paper via Snippet & Ink (left), Photo by La Luz Photography, Signs by The Knot and Feather via 100 Layer Cake (right)

Photo by Brady Puryear, Escort Cards by Pitbulls and Posies via Wedding Chicks

Photo by Brady Puryear, Sign by Pitbulls and Posies via Wedding Chicks (left), Photo by Segerius Bruce Photography, Fans by The Invitation Gallery via Wedding Chicks (right)

Heart Sticks by Azul Turquesa

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