Oh So Beautiful Paper

I’ve got Halloween on the brain, so I’m taking today’s wedding stationery inspiration a little to the dark side with white on black paper goods.  I absolutely love how calligraphy pops when written on a dark background, and it give off the utmost sophisticated vibe used on menus, escort cards and the like.  With such a striking contest, few other details or embellishments are needed! — Kelly

Photo by Kristen Spencer Photography via Style Me Pretty

Dessert Label Photo by Kristen Spencer Photography via Style Me Pretty (left), Photo by Sara & Rocky Photography, Menu by Minted via Ruffled (right)

Photo by Krista Mason Photography, Menu Calligraphy by Calligraphy Katrina and Maison du Papier via Grey Likes Weddings

Menu by Fat Orange Cat Studio

Wedding Certificate by Rifle Paper Co.

Escort Cards by Plurabelle Calligraphy

Ceremony Program by Katie Leigh Robinson Designs (left), Photo by Jenny Jimenez, Place Cards Designed by Andrio Abero and Printed by Studio on Fire via Style Me Pretty (right)

Photo by Jen Curtis, Place Card Calligraphy by Betsy Dunlap via Once Wed

Seating Chart and Table Numbers by Plurabelle Calligraphy

Table Number Calligraphy by Neithersnow

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Summer is quickly fading away as the first official day of fall approaches in a few weeks. While I’ll miss many things about the summer months, autumn always makes for some of the most beautiful weddings, with built-in color palettes and landscapes perfect for rustic affairs. Today’s day-of wedding stationery inspiration has me ready for the rich, warm textures of the season, a favorite of which which is wood. You can get a natural, textured feel in your paper goods using the real thing (Think engraved wood table numbers and veneer place cards!) or faux bois (That’s wood grain printed paper! Letterpress menu cards, anyone?). Alright fall, you are now officially welcome. — Kelly

Photo by Jen Huang, Menu by Poppies & Posies via Once Wed

 

Photo by Lauren Crew Photography (left), Photo by Steve Steinhardt via Southern Weddings (right)

Photo by Flourish Studio Photography, Menu by Flourish Letterpress via Green Wedding Shoes

Photo by Nathan Peel Photography, Menu by Five Dot Design via Style Me Pretty

Ceremony Program and Wedding Stationery by Bell’occhio via Martha Stewart Weddings (left) Wedding Stationery by Ditto Paper via Martha Stewart Weddings (right)

Photo by Brandon Scott Photography, Table Number by Oslo Press

Menu by Elum (left) Place Cards via Martha Stewart Weddings (right)

Favor Tags by Maida Vale

Photo by Diana M. Lott Photography via Wedding Wire (left), DIY Place Cards via Martha Moments (right)

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I can talk about stationery trends and punchy color palettes all day long, but there’s something about simple black and white that always has me coming back for more. Black and white stripes, in this case. They can be bold and modern, making a statement on your wedding menu, or they can blend seamlessly into your classic, chic ceremony as a simple thin border on your programs. I don’t think I could pick a side on that battle, which is why I’ve rounded up the pattern in both forms today: large and in charge and sweet and demure. Which team are you on!? — Kelly

Photo by Manvi Drona-Hidalgo, Menu by Fig. 2 Design (left), Photo by Feather Love Photography, Place Cards by Wedding Paper Divas via Green Wedding Shoes (right)

Photo by EP Love, Menu by Mint Love Social Club via Green Wedding Shoes

Photo by Turner Creative Photography, Menu printed by All Along Press via Style Me Pretty

Photo by Luna Photo, Escort Cards by Alchemy Fine Events & Invitations via 100 Layer Cake

Photo by Josh Gull Wedding Photography, Food Labels by Nico and Lala via Ruffled

Photo by Turner Creative Photography, Escort Cards printed by All Along Press via Style Me Pretty

Photo by Catherine Hall Studios, Ceremony Program by Passing Notes via Style Me Pretty (left), Menu by Crafty Pie Press (right)

Place Cards by Bespoke Letterpress

Ceremony Programs by Bespoke Letterpress

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Have you noticed the recent spike in geometric patterns, popping up everywhere from pillows to pants to wedding invitations? The triangle seems to be leading the way but I’m not discriminating, so today I’m talking all about geometric shapes and patterns for your day-of wedding stationery! If modern is your thing, you may already have graphic fonts or bold colors in the works, and a geometric addition could be the finishing touch you’ve been looking for. I am seriously loving those triangle seating charts, and that 3-D table number!? Who said your paper products ever had to remain two dimensional? — Kelly

Photos by Avery House, Escort Cards and Place Cards by Pitbulls and Posies via 100 Layer Cake

Photo by Lee Bird Photography, Favor Tag by Ham & Pea Design & Paperie via Style Me Pretty

Photo by Jenny Jimenez, Table Number by Matthew Parker Events via Ruffled (left), Photo by Katie Osgood Photography, Place Cards by Lara Kahn via Style Me Pretty (right)

Photo by KIM+PHIL Photography, Escort Cards by Paper Bloom via Brooklyn Bride

Photos by Thomas Straub, Escort Card Calligraphy by Gail Brill Design and Guest Book via Martha Stewart Weddings

Photo by Zoom Photography, Place Card by Press Engaged

Photo by Paige Newton Photography, Cards by The Creative Parasol

Printable Table Numbers via Martha Stewart Weddings (left), Photo by Susan Jackson, Seating Chart by Cheree Berry Paper via Martha Stewart Weddings (right)

Photo by Captured by Aimee, Menu by Sweet Emilia Jane via Green Wedding Shoes

Are any of you planning to incorporate geometric shapes into your wedding?  We’d love to hear your ideas!!

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Fringe certainly isn’t a new phenomenon when it comes to event decor, but recently I’ve been seeing it pop up in wedding day stationery too – and I couldn’t be happier!  Yes, it makes a fun backdrop for a ceremony or dessert bar, but it also makes a fantastic addition to place cards, menus, and table numbers!  If your stationery doesn’t come pre-fringed, adding a little bit to your calligraphed place cards or letterpress printed menus is a great DIY touch. — Kelly

Photo by A Beautiful Mess

Photo by EP Love via 100 Layer Cake

Photos via Martha Stewart Weddings

Place Cards by Potter & Butler

Photos by Our Labor of Love, Stationery by Ashley Meaders via Design*Sponge

Photo by Larissa Nicole Photography, Place Cards by A&P Designs via Every Last Detail

Photos by Simply Bloom Photography, Menu and Table Number by A&P Designs via Every Last Detail

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