Katie Stoops Photography and Amber Karson Events via Inspired By This (left); Cheree Berry wedding invitations (right)
Photo Credits: Katie Stoops Photography and Cheree Berry
Andrea + Taylor’s Pink and Orange Modern Wedding Invitations
This vibrant pink and orange wedding invitation suite comes to us from one of my favorite stationery shops – Lion in the Sun in Brooklyn.  The in-house design team at Lion in the Sun began by creating a save the date inspired by the wedding venue in Hilton Head, South Carolina.  The bright color palette continued for the invitation suite, which also incorporated a classic script font and gold edge painting for added sophistication.
From Melinda and Dave of Lion in the Sun: Andrea and Taylor’s wedding in Hilton Head started out with a fun and festive save the date featuring the Daufuskie Island Lighthouse illustrated in house by our talented design team. Bright pink and creamsicle inks were used throughout the wedding from start to finish.
When the time came to design the invitations, Andrea and Taylor spent lots of time making sure that the style was was formal but still fun! We used Bickham Swash for their names and added gold edging to give the invitation some formality. Then we added fun motifs and graphics to get the guests excited about all of the fun wedding activities.
 
For the day-of stationery, Andrea ordered brightly colored cocktail napkins with her favorite drink recipe printed on them for a personal touch to the cocktail hour. We loved working on this gorgeous invitation suite!
Thanks Dave and Melinda!
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Photo Credits: Lion in the Sun
Lauren + Arman’s Floral Block Printed Wedding Invitations
I’m a huge fan of the block printed stationery and textiles from Katharine Watson, so I was thrilled to hear that she started offering custom wedding invitations earlier this year! Â Katharine sent over this beautiful invitation suite that she created for a recent wedding, all hand printed using hand carved linoleum blocks.
Katharine used two different linoleum blocks to print the floral designs on the invitations, accommodations card, rsvp card, and corresponding thank you cards in a dark magenta ink. Â The text was digitally printed in gray ink, then combined with kraft paper envelopes. Â You can read more about the block printing process right here.
So beautiful! Â Thanks Katharine!
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Photo Credits: Katharine Watson
Carly + John’s Modern Blue + Orange Wedding Invitations
Happy Monday everyone! Â We’re starting the week with two absolutely gorgeous wedding invitations. Â First up, this modern striped invitation from Melissa and Amy from Atheneum Creative. Â In addition to the beautiful invitation suite, Melissa and Amy created day-of stationery, from ceremony programs to magnet escort cards. Â I’m loving the neutral blue and gray color palette combined with seriously fun pops of orange!
From Melissa + Amy:  Carly and John asked us to create a very modern invitation for their wedding and gave us a great blue, gray, and orange color palette to work with.  They are a very fun, whimsical couple and basically let us do our thing.
For ceremony programs, we designed a simple card printed digitally on both front and back – which helped keep the budget in line.  We also created small booklet welcome letters that were places inside the welcome packages.
We used magnets in various colors as escort cards – all displayed on a large magnetic chalkboard at the reception venue.
In keeping with the modern wedding invitation style, we designed a set of notecards for the couple to use after the wedding. Â Lastly, we created stickers that were used on the invitations as well as the favors.
So pretty!  Thanks Melissa + Amy!
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Photo Credits:Â Chelsea Davis Photography
Friday Happy Hour: St-Germain Brunch Cocktail
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that brunch is the greatest meal of all time. So how about some brunch cocktails? I’ve decided to spend the next few weeks covering some great drinks for that best meal of the day, the one that’s not quite breakfast and not quite lunch but something sublimely in between, starting with a very easy and very tasty aperitif brunch cocktail. – Andrew
Read below for the full recipe!
St-Germain Blood Orange Brunch Cocktail
1 oz St. Germain
1oz Cocchi Americano
San Pellegrino Aranciata Rossa Sparkling Juice
In a highball glass filled with ice, combine the St. Germain, Cocchi Americano, and San Pellegrino (we used the Aranciata Rossa or Blood Orange). Give it a stir and enjoy.
Nole is a big fan of the San Pellegrino sparkling juices, so I started playing around with recipes to find one that worked as a cocktail. I eventually struck upon a great combination of the St. Germain’s floral sweetness, the Cocchi Americano’s complex herbal bitterness, and the citrusy effervescence of the San Pellegrino. Match that with a mild alcohol content and you have something a great drink (or two or three) you can pair with brunch.
Cocchi Americano is a really interesting ingredient. It’s an aperitif white wine made according to the original Kina Lillet recipe. Kina Lillet was first made in Italy in 1891, flavored with deeply bitter gentian and cinchona bark, along with a touch of brandy, orange peel, and herbs. (It’s the missing ingredient for such classic cocktails as the Vesper and the Corpse Reviver #2). For a long time, the only thing close to Kina Lillet available in the States was the much sweeter and milder (but still tasty!) Lillet Blanc. Fortunately, this complex and fascinating spirit is available again (thanks to the amazing Haus Alpenz), so you can enjoy it in great brunch cocktails or, as they do in Italy, over ice with a splash of soda water and an orange peel garnish.
This is a great example of discovering a great recipe through experimentation. I started with an ingredient – the Pellegrino – and paired it with spirits until I found a combination that worked for us. Here, more than ever before, play around until you find what works for you!
Photo Credits: Nole Garey for Oh So Beautiful Paper