How cute are these hand lettered greeting cards from la La Grace? And so colorful! Just looking at them makes me smile.
Lots more at la La Grace!
Photo Credits: la La Grace
Abigail + Tim’s Art Nouveau Wedding Invitations
Ooooh, I’m loving the combination of green and coral in these vintage-inspired wedding invitations from our friends (and DIY contributors!) Bailey and Emma of Antiquaria. Inspired by the bride’s love of Art Nouveau era posters and the idea of an outdoor garden party, the invitations feature hand lettering and illustrations of the couple’s two dogs. So cute!
From Bailey and Emma: Abigail and Tim asked us to design an invitation suite for their wedding this past June. Abigail described the wedding as being a vintage garden theme using shades of green and coral. She wanted an invitation that looked like a vintage Art Nouveau poster and that incorporated her two beloved dogs, Nipper and Ginny. We took the challenge head on and designed a poster-like invitation that incorporated everything on her wish list.
The design itself included illustrations of her dogs and accents of hand lettering which helped make the design look vintage. The design really came to life once it was letterpress printed on cotton paper using coral and succulent green inks. In the end, the invitation suite included A6 save the dates, A9 invitations, 4bar reply cards, and a 4×6 hand illustrated map.
We carried the invitation theme through to the reception stationery including programs and thank you cards. Abigail has a love of books, so as favors for the guests we made little keepsake notebooks with an illustration of her dogs reading on the cover.
From the bride, Abigail: We are very much dog people and wanted to find a way to show our love for our pups while keeping the invitations elegant and within our vintage garden party theme. The attention to detail within the design really helped to personalize the invitation and we especially loved the map with the silhouettes of our dogs. Tim and I are both big readers and love to write, draw, and create. The notebook favors illustrated this side of us perfectly and looked gorgeous paired with Blackwing pencils (a favorite of famous composers and writers) on the tables with all the flowers.
Before the wedding I was thinking of not putting much effort into wedding invitations, but I am so glad I changed my mind because these are one of my favorite things from the wedding and will be a treasured keepsake for years to come.
Thanks ladies!
AntiÂquaria is a memÂber of the Designer Rolodex – you can see more of their beauÂtiÂful work right here or visit the real wedding invitations gallery for more wedding invitation ideas!
Photo Credits:Â Antiquaria
Party Paper: St. Patrick’s Day
Happy March! Since Easter is late this year, St. Patrick’s Day gets a little more time in the spotlight! Irish or not, it’s fun to embrace the crazy colors of the rainbow and pots of gold for a little bash on March 17th! If you aren’t a fan of wearing green or donning shamrocks, this is the St. Patty’s party for you! —Kelly
No. 1 Rainbow Wreath from Fiskars, No. 2 Confetti Push Pop from Thimble Press, No. 3 Piñata from Katie K Franklin, No. 4 Rainbow Candy Cups from Shop Sweet Lulu, No. 5 Rainbow Popcorn Boxes from TomKat Studio, No. 6 DIY Streamers from Oh Happy Day
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Vintage Floral Cotton Wedding Invitation Inspiration
This time of year I just want to gobble up anything floral. Give me spring!! Luckily, Jeannine from Blue Magpie sent over these vintage-inspired wedding invitations that combine floral fabric, torn linen, and kraft paper. Just what I needed!
From Jeannine:Â This invitation suite was really inspired by the beautiful vintage floral fabric. I wanted to design something that was feminine and romantic with a rustic charm but didn’t feel “old” in any way. After playing with lots of materials, I landed upon a combination of the floral fabric, torn linen, and torn kraft paper on which I emboss familiar wedding vows in a brilliant white. I love the white embossed loopy script because it reminds me of that classic combination of lacy doilies and floral cotton fabrics, but with a crisp, fresh feel.
Thanks Jeannine!
Blue Magpie is a member of the Designer Rolodex – you can see more of Jeannine’s beautiful work right here or visit the real inviÂtaÂtions gallery for more wedding invitation ideas!
Photo Credits:Â Blue Magpie
Preppy Palm Beach Wedding Stationery Inspiration
Happy Monday everyone! We’re experiencing yet another winter storm here in DC, so I’m excited to start the week off with some colorful wedding invitation inspiration from Nichole at Coral Pheasant! Inspired herself by the playful vibe of Palm Beach, these invitations feature brush style lettering from Moira Ink and lots of pineapples. So fun!
From Nichole: Punchy colors, pineapples and a preppy chic Palm Beach vibe were the inspiration behind this invitation. I asked Jenny of Moira Ink to create playful brush style lettering that I incorporated into the suite and signage. Striking envelopes with bold edge coloring were paired with a pineapple patterned envelope liner.
This same pattern was used to create custom fabric that became matching napkins and a bow tie for the groom – a great and unexpected way to carry this design element throughout, creating a really cohesive experience. (Something to think about all you brides-to-be!) A laser cut pineapple belly band repeated the motif and held all the pieces together. Laser cutting was also used to create the front of the wedding program and mini laser cut pineapples adorned cute cupcakes.
One of my favorite elements were the pineapple welcome bags. Treats for the guests included tropical trail mix and a pineapple upside down cake shot! Little pineapple juice cans were wrapped in coordinating labels and a recipe card provided illustrated instructions. The instructions were tucked into a polka dot bag and affixed to the welcome letter. I don’t know about you, but I’d love to be on the receiving end of this cute package – and I’d be super stoked for the wedding!
Thanks Nichole!
Stationery Design: Coral Pheasant
Calligraphy: Moira Ink
Event Design/Coordination:Â Jubilee Events
Floral Design: Diane Gaudette Custom Floral Designs
Confections:Â Sweet Maria’s Bakery
Check out the Designer Rolodex for more talÂented wedÂding inviÂtaÂtion designÂers and the real inviÂtaÂtions gallery for more wedding invitation ideas!
Photo Credits: Stationery photography by Coral Pheasant, detail photography by Carla Ten Eyck Photography