04/05/2013

{happy weekend!}

Happy Friday everyone! It’s been another crazy week over here, but we’re slowly digging out from all of our boxes! Sadly, Sophie came down with a bad cold this week, so we’ve been spending a lot of time trying to help our poor congested baby feel better. After what feels like a lifetime of packing, moving, and now unpacking, we’re determined to do something fun this weekend! But in the meantime…

Image via Molly Jacques

…a few links for your weekend:

Congrats to Ez on her gorgeous new redesign!
So pretty
The Beauty of Letterpress
Reis + Jaymee‘s beautifulÂ Santa Barbara wedding
An amazing spring sale from Linda & Harriett

This week on Oh So Beautiful Paper:

Reis + Jaymee’s wedding invitations, rehearsal dinner invitations, and wedding details
Louise’s gorgeous turquoise baby announcements
Adorable nursery prints from Lindsay Letters
Well Said Type: Guapa
Whimsical letterpress baby shower invitations
Ari’s modern lion birth announcements
A beautiful new broadside (with lilacs!) from Campbell Raw Press
One of my favorite wedding details: reserved seating signs
William’s sweet hospital bracelet baby announcements

Check back soon for this week’s cocktail! Â I hope you all have a wonderful weekend, and Iâ€™ll see you back here on Monday! Â xoxo

04/04/2013

Emily’s Whimsical Animal-Inspired Baby Shower Invitations

These whimsical baby shower invitations are beyond adorable â€“ but I’d expect nothing less from the ladies of Wiley Valentine! Rachelle designed the invitations for a shower in honor of her business partner, Emily. Rachelle incorporated Emily’s love of animals throughout the design while also mixing in vintage-inspired elements and soft pastel colors. So pretty!

From Rachelle:Â Emily is not only my business partner of 11 years, but also one of my dearest and closest friends.Â I really wanted to capture her love for animals, her subtle “vintagey” style, and the muted color palette that is just so her. I was inspired by hand drawn fonts, old children’s books, and a small touch of whimsy.

The color palette was soft pastels: subtle aqua tones mixed with neutrals and a tiny hint of blush. The invitations were letterpress printed by Czar Press on extra thick cotton paper, with pale blush painted edges.

I had fun with the wording too, starting off with “We are Wildly Excited”, and including “it’s a girl” on a flag at the bottom of the invitation. The invitations really set the tone for the shower, where the elements of animals and the tag line “We are Wildly Excited” appeared.

Thanks Rachelle â€“ and a big congrats to Emily!!

Design:Â Wiley Valentine

Letterpress Printing: Czar Press

Wiley Valentine is a member of theÂ Designer RolodexÂ â€“ check out more of their beautiful workÂ right here!

Photo Credits:Â Wiley Valentine

*Wiley Valentine is a sponsor of Oh So Beautiful Paper

04/03/2013

Well Said Type | 11

FONT: Guapa

04/03/2013

Wedding Stationery Inspiration: Reserved Signs

Whether you’re saving Grandma’s seat, or reserving your place at the sweetheart table, reserved signs will come in handy. There’s always a few people at a wedding that deserve a special seat, and there’s no reason not to use this excuse to bring in another beautiful piece of day-of stationery! Placed on the seat, tied on chairs or standing atop a table, a little great calligraphy or sweet illustration goes a long way! â€” Kelly

Photo by Liga Photography, Reserved Sign by Rifle Design via Wedding Chicks

Photo by The Nichols, Sign by The Nouveau Romantics via Style Me Pretty (left) Photo by Perez Photography, Sign by Happy Menocal via Style Me Pretty (right)

Photo by Dez and Tam, Sign by A Fabulous Fete

Photo by Ozzy Garcia Photography, Calligraphy by Brown Linen DesignÂ via Style Me Pretty (left), Photo by Katie Stoops via Wedding Chicks (right)

Reserved Tag by Wood & Grain

Photo by Imago Vita Photography, Flag by SwellMail Designs via Style Me Pretty (left), Photo by Kristyn Hogan, Sign by design8days

Photo by Gavin Farrington via 100 Layer Cake

{images via their respective sources}

04/01/2013

Reis + Jaymee’s Rehearsal Dinner Invitations and Wedding Stationery

As promised, I have Reis + Jaymee’s rehearsal dinner invitations and day-of stationery to share with you! Jaymee put a lot of thought and care into each element of her wedding stationery, from the rehearsal dinner menu to the favor bags. My favorite part? Definitely the newspaper-style ceremony programs! Such a great way to introduce the bridal party for friends and family that may not have had an opportunity to meet them beforehand!

Thanks so much Jaymee!

Design:Â JayAdores Design Co.

Photo Credits:Â Jay Adores Design Co.