Watercolor Crest Wedding Invitations

These stunning watercolor crest wedding invitations from Kim of Bright Room Studio feature one of my absolute favorite color combinations: peach, pink, and navy blue! Kim was inspired by a bouquet of brightly colored flowers to create the vibrant watercolor background, but it also reminds me of a sunset at the wedding location of Lake Tahoe! Add in a custom watercolor crest and you’ve got one seriously pretty invitation suite!

Watercolor Crest Wedding Invitations by Bright Room Studio / Oh So Beautiful Paper

From Kim: Katie was a color-loving bride getting married in beautiful Lake Tahoe. The first thing she shared with me was an inspiration photo of a stunning bouquet of bright, vibrant flowers and I knew it was going to be fun to design this wedding invitation suite.

Watercolor Crest Wedding Invitations by Bright Room Studio / Oh So Beautiful Paper

In the first round of design options, one design had this great watercolor background and another used the hand-painted crest and she just couldn’t decide, so we brought both together! The three little trees gave the invitation a hint of Tahoe-vibe and the watercolor perfectly evoked a mountain sunset. The watercolor crest with the mountains and trees was the perfect accent to this simple and bold invitation.

Watercolor Crest Wedding Invitations by Bright Room Studio / Oh So Beautiful Paper

We digitally printed the watercolor background then letterpress printed the text in a deep navy. We then digitally printed the other pieces with more watercolor accents and a navy background on the weekend events card for some contrast. The watercolor crest then became a perfect element to use for other aspects of their wedding, like fun thank you cards and a tag that bound the entire suite together in the envelope. Everything was tied together with fun brushy hand-written text, which we then used on the envelope addressing as well.

Watercolor Crest Wedding Invitations by Bright Room Studio / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Watercolor Crest Wedding Invitations by Bright Room Studio / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Watercolor Crest Wedding Invitations by Bright Room Studio / Oh So Beautiful Paper

With lots of brides requesting lovely neutral invitations these days, it was a refreshing and fun project to work on a design with so much color. I love how it came together!

Watercolor Crest Wedding Invitations by Bright Room Studio / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Watercolor Crest Wedding Invitations by Bright Room Studio / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Watercolor Crest Wedding Invitations by Bright Room Studio / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Thanks Kim!

Design: Bright Room Studio

Bright Room Studio is a member of the Designer Rolodex  – you can see more of Kim’s beautiful work right here or visit the real invi­ta­tions gallery for more wedding invitation ideas!

Photo Credits: Bright Room Studio

August Desktop Downloads!

Seriously. How is it August already!?! I know I said this last week, but this summer is just flying by… it feels like we were celebrating the Fourth of July just a few days ago. Anyway! Here are a few beautiful new illustrated wallpapers from The Good Twin to help celebrate the new month!

Desktop Downloads: August Illustrated Wallpaper by The Good Twin for Oh So Beautiful Paper

 iPhone | Desktop

Desktop Downloads: August Illustrated Wallpaper by The Good Twin for Oh So Beautiful Paper

iPhone | Desktop

For personal use only. All illustrations by The Good Twin for Oh So Beautiful Paper

If you’re a designer or illustrator interested in contributing your own designs to this column, please email your design to submissions(at)ohsobeautifulpaper.com with the subject line “desktop downloads.” If it’s a good fit I’ll add it to the post for the following month!

Happy Weekend!

Hi everyone! I’m cutting out a bit early this week to catch up on a few personal things and spend some time with my oldest kiddo – this summer is already racing by and I want to make sure I enjoy this time with her before school starts back up at the end of August. I can’t believe we’ll be going back to school in less than a month! I mentioned this on Instagram, but I’m going to try to pull together a round up (or two) of some back to school supplies. If there’s anything you’d like to see on the list (notebooks, rulers, pens and pencils, etc.) – be sure to let me know in the comments! But in the meantime…

Wilde House Paper via Instagram / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Image by Wilde House Paper via Instagram from the #dailydoseofpaper feed

…a few links for your weekend!

This week on Oh So Beautiful Paper:

We’ll be back tomorrow with this week’s cocktail recipe – our final Smash! Have a fantastic weekend, and I’ll see you back here next week! xoxo

Wedding Stationery Inspiration: Edible Wedding Favors

Food is the way to MY heart and I have a feeling that quite a few people would agree. And edible gifts make the perfect wedding favors! Thank your guests for being a part of your special day by giving them a gift they’ll actually enjoy. These edible wedding favors are practical, delicious, and easy to personalize. – Annie

Wedding Stationery Inspiration: Edible Wedding Favors – Jam Jars / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Send your guests off with scones and a jam jar adorned with a punny, handmade tag. | Photography: Live View Studios, Invitations & Calligraphy: Bella Joviality, Design & Styling: Glitter, Inc. via Style Me Pretty

Wedding Stationery Inspiration: Edible Wedding Favors – Apples / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Apples with hand-lettered kraft tags make a refreshing snack for the drive home. | Photography: First Mate Photo Co., Event Planning: True Event via The Knot

Edible Wedding Favors: Mini Coffee Bags / Photo Credit: Katie Bryant Photography via Green Wedding Shoes

Your guests will thank you the next morning for personalized bags of freshly ground coffee. | Photography: Katie Bryant Photography via Green Wedding Shoes

Edible Wedding Favors: Breakfast Basket via Martha Stewart WeddingsEdible Wedding Favors: Sweet Tea Kit via Martha Stewart Weddings

I love the idea of sending guests home with little boxes or baskets of food, like these breakfast baskets and sweet tea kits – both via Martha Stewart Weddings

Wedding Stationery Inspiration: Edible Wedding Favors – Macarons  / Oh So Beautiful Paper

How cute are these calligraphy favor boxes? Even better, they come with macarons inside. | Photography: Annamarie Akins Photography, Calligraphy & Paper Goods: Freely Collective, Event Styling: Haley Tobias Events via Green Wedding Shoes

Wedding Stationery Inspiration: Edible Wedding Favors – Olive Oil / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Bottles of olive oil with calligraphy tags are perfect favors for the couple who loves to cook. | Photography: Sophie Epton Photography, Event Planning: Prestige Weddings Italy via Style Me Pretty

Wedding Stationery Inspiration: Edible Wedding Favors – Jars of Honey  / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Show your appreciation with a jar of honey. Make sure to add a sweet (ha, ha) message to the label! | Photography: Cassidy Carson Photography, Event Planning: Shannon Reeves Events via The Knot

Wedding Stationery Inspiration: Edible Wedding Favors – A Midnight Snack  / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Who doesn’t love a midnight snack? These snack carrier kits are sure to be a hit. | Photography: Elyse Hall via A Dash of Details

Wedding Stationery Inspiration: Edible Wedding Favors – Sea Salt  / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Another favor for those couples with cooking skills! Jar your favorite sea salt and add a personalized label. | Photography: Mary + Roy via The Knot

Wedding Stationery Inspiration: Edible Wedding Favors – S'Mores Kits  / Oh So Beautiful Paper

These s’more favor kits are a fun favor for a camp-themed or summer wedding. And you know I’m loving the clever label. | via Green Wedding Shoes

Edible Wedding Favors: Personalized M&M's / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Personalized M&M’s in your chosen color palette in acrylic favor boxes and wrapped in iridescent cellophane! | Oh So Beautiful Paper

p.s. More wedding and party favor ideas right here!