Calligraphy Inspiration: Pirouette Paper

Hello everyone! And hello to 2017! Here we are already skating fast through January. For today’s dose of calligraphy inspiration we’re featuring the beautiful modern calligraphy of Kaylyn of Pirouette Paper. Her collection of lettering work shows how calligraphy instantly makes any event, party, wedding, or festive gathering feel special. I’m pretty partial to the Pirouette Paper handmade party signs, but feel free to share your favorite picks below!  – Jen

Calligraphy Inspiration: Pirouette Paper / Photo Credit: Kristina Adams Photography

Photo: Kristina Adams Photography

I’ve always loved this idea of using calligraphy on kraft brown paper. It feels modern and not fussy. And in this case, the sign keeps the bubbly bar, with all the antique accents, from looking old-fashioned.

Calligraphy Inspiration: Pirouette Paper / Photo Credit: Mallory Dawn Photography

Photo: Mallory Dawn Photography

There’s definitely an organic style to Kaylyn’s work. I love her use of botanical elements, like leaves, with gold lettering  for sweet and modern wedding seating tags.

Calligraphy Inspiration: Pirouette Paper / Photo Credit: Savan Photography

Photo: Savan Photography

With Pirouette Paper, you’ll find invitation suites that mix  calligraphy with simple type for a beautiful effect.

Calligraphy Inspiration: Pirouette Paper / Photo Credit: Loren Weddings

Photo: Loren Weddings

Here’s the prettiest cocktail menu I ever did see. (I bet Andrew knows how to make all of these fun-sounding cocktails!)

Calligraphy Inspiration: Pirouette Paper / Photo Credit: Mallory Dawn Photography

Photo: Mallory Dawn Photography

Letter work too pretty to store in a box (in my opinion). I’d frame a sentimental piece like this and hang in my bedroom.

Calligraphy Inspiration: Pirouette Paper / Photo Credit: Mallory Dawn Photography

Photo: Mallory Dawn Photography

This wedding menu features calligraphy letter work with an embellishment of gold foil. I love how the table features rustic wood chargers and skips the tablecloth to balance the golden accents for a more modern, less fussy-fancy table.

Calligraphy Inspiration: Pirouette Paper / Photo Credit: Mallory Dawn Photography

Photo: Mallory Dawn Photography

Kaylyn says her inspiration comes from her mood when she’s writing. “I love to let anything I’m feeling come through in my writing, whether it’s a more abstract and ethereal font (for those rainy days) or a more straight-forward, curly font if I’m feeling especially fun and youthful,” she says.

Calligraphy Inspiration: Pirouette Paper / Photo Credit: Savan Photography

Photo: Savan Photography

Kaylyn got into calligraphy after a photographer friend of hers asked her to attend a calligraphy class with her. After that fateful class, she decided that it’s what she wants to do. “From there I started building my business while I was finishing up school and working at Disneyland — lots of styled shoots, small commissions, etc.” says Kaylyn. But this past June, she said goodbye to Disney and jumped into full-time doing Pirouette Paper. “Most of the time it doesn’t even feel like work.”

Calligraphy Inspiration: Pirouette Paper / Photo Credit: The Hearts Haven

Photo: The Hearts Haven

Watercolors and calligraphy name tags mixed with rustic woods and fresh garland — this is one dreamy entrance to the celebration.

Calligraphy Inspiration: Pirouette Paper / Photo Credit: Natalie Schutt Photography

Photo: Natalie Schutt Photography

You can turn a vintage mirror into a standout program for the big day with hand-drawn calligraphy.

Calligraphy Inspiration: Pirouette Paper / Photo Credit: Kristina Adams Photography

Photo: Kristina Adams Photography

I hope this peek into the work of Pirouette Paper has been a pretty kickoff to 2017. Here’s wishing the new year is golden!

Timeless Southern Magnolia Wedding Invitations

Today we’re practically dripping in beautiful magnolia flowers thanks to these stunning, timeless Southern magnolia wedding invitations from Bonnie and Currier of Tenn Hens Design! And really, is there anything more perfectly suited for a garden wedding in Nashville? Bonnie and Currier incorporated magnolias throughout the save the dates, wedding invitation suite, and day-of stationery, from the envelope liner to small die cut magnolia flowers paired with escort cards for the reception. So lovely!

Timeless Southern Magnolia Wedding Invitations by Tenn Hens Design

From Tenn Hens Design: Our client had grand magnolia dreams for this wedding, so we created a design that felt Southern, botanical, and timeless. The ceremony was set in a beautiful garden at Cheekwood here in Nashville, and the reception followed inside the art museum located at the historic Cheek estate.

Timeless Southern Magnolia Wedding Invitations by Tenn Hens Design

The square save the date was letterpress printed in blush and gray and we drew an illustration of the mansion. They loved the idea of a bookmark so we wrapped the magnolia pattern around the card to become a keepsake for guests. The envelope liner matched in the same pattern.

Timeless Southern Magnolia Wedding Invitations by Tenn Hens Design

For the big day we revealed our plans of a custom magnolia wrap that held all the details together. Inside was the invitation with letterpress printed text and illustrations, gold foil, and gold edge painting. The gold foil added a real glam factor against the subtle gray impression along the edges. Such gorgeous details and textures in every piece. Behind the invitation, the wrap had a pocket that tucked all the detail cards and rsvp cards neatly inside. Even the blush from the save the date made an appearance on the rsvp card and envelope. Also we had custom wax seals made with the magnolia tree we created. We really wanted the suite to feel like you were revealing something super special as it all unveiled!

Timeless Southern Magnolia Wedding Invitations by Tenn Hens Design

Escort cards were designed with die-cut magnolia blooms tucked inside small pockets and topped with a wax seal of the magnolia tree from the invitation suite. The tree was carried over to the program as well and we used the same gray paper on the cover from the envelope liner. The bloom illustrations also made an appearance on the circular menu. Touches of gold foil adding a bit of sparkle underneath the clear plate.

Timeless Southern Magnolia Wedding Invitations by Tenn Hens Design

Timeless Southern Magnolia Wedding Invitations by Tenn Hens Design

Timeless Southern Magnolia Wedding Invitations by Tenn Hens Design

The magnolia designs really branded the entire event. We loved the impact of the big bold pattern, mixed with the soft color palette in the type and finely detailed illustrations. It was truly a dream to be a part of this incredible wedding with such a fine group of people.

Timeless Southern Magnolia Wedding Invitations by Tenn Hens Design

Thanks Bonnie and Currier!

Design: Tenn Hens Design

Wedding Planning: The Social Office

Calligraphy: Val Cole

Tenn Hens Design is a member of the Designer Rolodex – you can see more of their beautiful work right here or visit the real invitations gallery for more wedding invitation ideas!

Photo Credits: Mary Craven Dawkins

Autumn Floral Copper Foil Wedding Invitations

We are just in love with these autumn floral copper foil wedding invitations by Lauren of Charm & Fig, featuring luxurious blind impression letterpress printed floral details. Lauren drew her inspiration from the bride’s unabashed love of the color orange, incorporating metallic copper foil and rounding out the color palette with deep red, plum, and forest green. We’re absolutely loving the copper foil details on the RSVP envelope and that gorgeous floral envelope liner!

Autumn Copper Foil Wedding Invitations by Charm & Fig

From Lauren: This wedding suite made me want to pull out cozy wool blankets and the spiked-apple cider! Taylor unabashedly loves orange, which was a no-brainer for her fall wedding and a not-so-secret tribute to her beloved Texas Longhorns. We ran with the idea of using lots of metallic copper, fall florals, and romantic details for this black tie wedding.

Autumn Copper Foil Wedding Invitations by Charm & Fig

First impressions are important! The first thing guests would see when they opened the interior envelope was a floral envelope liner displaying sophisticated fall hues of orange, wine, plum, and forest green. True story: another client saw a sample of this envelope liner, grabbed it, and vowed to use the palette for her dining room renovation!

Autumn Copper Foil Wedding Invitations by Charm & Fig

On the invitation, we started with double-ply cotton paper and had it blind letterpress printed with a bundle of botanical florals. Debi Sementelli’s Bellucia calligraphy font was printed in copper foil over the blind image and brought just the right amount of elegance and femininity to the suite. A chocolate wax seal with a custom monogram was affixed to the top and added another layer texture to the main piece. For extra thickness, the invitation was backed with Stardream’s metallic copper paper.

Autumn Copper Foil Wedding Invitations by Charm & Fig

In order to create some balance within the suite, we opted for more simple reception and response cards, flat printed in chocolate on single-ply cotton paper to coordinate with the chocolate wax seal. The outer envelopes were addressed by Maureen Vickery of Pendance Studio. She sourced the perfect copper ink and calligraphy style to match our invitations. For the final packaging, we created a single copper bellyband with the same paper used on the back of the invitation.

Autumn Copper Foil Wedding Invitations by Charm & Fig

Autumn Copper Foil Wedding Invitations by Charm & Fig

The dinner plate menus were flat printed in chocolate brown with the same dogwood florals from the response envelopes, and served double duty as a place card with the name of each guest printed at the top.

Autumn Copper Foil Wedding Invitations by Charm & Fig

By far, the response envelope was our favorite piece. It was printed in copper foil with a detailed dogwood botanical illustration and the couple’s monogram. Although it was a little tricky to foil print over the crease of the envelope, our amazing printers pulled it off and it was totally worth it. It’s kind of a secret gift to yourself to have a pretty RSVP envelopes since you’ll get gorgeous mail for weeks as the RSVPs roll in.

Autumn Copper Foil Wedding Invitations by Charm & Fig

Thanks Lauren!

Design and Styling: Charm & Fig

Printer: Quality Printing Company

Envelope Calligraphy: Maureen Vickery of Pendance Studio

Charm & Fig is a member of the Designer Rolodex – check out more of their beautiful work right here or visit the real invi­ta­tions gallery for more wedding invitation ideas!

Photo Credits: Charm & Fig

Wedding Stationery Inspiration: Pantone Color of the Year 2017

Happy 2017 everyone! And what better way to kick off the new year than with Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2017: Greenery! How are you feeling about our newest Color of the Year? Are we feeling yay or nay? We tend to favor darker shades of forest green and tropical blue-greens here on OSBP, but this bright and almost citrusy green would be perfect in a spring or summer wedding! – Annie

Wedding Stationery Inspiration: Pantone Color of the Year 2017 / Oh So Beautiful Paper

A palm on each plate adds a pop of green to a neutral place setting. | Photography: Max Wanger, Event Design: Bash Please via Bash Please

Wedding Stationery Inspiration: Pantone Color of the Year 2017 / Oh So Beautiful Paper

How cute is this watercolor cactus place card? | Photography: Megan Welker, Paper Goods & Calligraphy: Poppy Jack Shop, Event Design: Beijos Events via Green Wedding Shoes

Wedding Stationery Inspiration: Pantone Color of the Year 2017 / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Welcome your guests with a selection of your favorite goodies. Attach tags with a brief description to each item to make it even more personal and fun! | Photography: Eric Kelley, Welcome Bag: A Signature Welcome, Event Decor & Design: Easton Events via Once Wed

Wedding Stationery Inspiration: Pantone Color of the Year / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Adorn your signage with greenery. | Photography: Elizabeth Fogarty, Paper Goods: Laura Hooper Calligraphy via Weddings Unveiled

Wedding Stationery Inspiration: Pantone Color of the Year 2017 / Oh So Beautiful Paper

And while you’re at it, add some to your balloon tails, too! | Photography: Luke and Katherine Griffin from Max and Friends, Event Design: Lace & Likes via Green Wedding Shoes

Wedding Stationery Inspiration: Pantone Color of the Year 2017 / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Love this greenery-inspired table number. | Photography: Leigh Elizabeth Photography, Event Planning: Events Held Dear via Style Me Pretty

Wedding Stationery Inspiration: Pantone Color of the Year 2017 / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Set out leaves in brown paper bags for the confetti toss. | Photography: Lindsay Madden, Event Coordination: Chic Weddings via Ruffled

Wedding Stationery Inspiration: Pantone Color of the Year 2017 / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Frame your seating chart with a gorgeous garland. | Photography: Gucio Photography, Stationery & Signage: Spread Love Events, Wedding Planning & Design: Spread Love Events via Spread Love Events

Wedding Stationery Inspiration: Pantone Color of the Year 2017 / Oh So Beautiful Paper

Love these cute welcome books. | Photography: Jose Villa, Stationery: Julie Song Ink, Artwork: Shana Frase, Printing: Wiley Valentine, Calligraphy: Tara Jones Calligraphy via MODwedding

Wedding Stationery Inspiration: Pantone Color of the Year 2017 / Oh So Beautiful Paper

This table setting really embraces the green theme. | Photography: KT Merry via Flutter Magazine

Best of 2016: DIY

We had SO many fun DIY projects on OSBP this year! I tried to incorporate more printables into the mix, from notecards to printable art prints to Thanksgiving menus, along with plenty of projects involving watercolors, colorful pens, and iridescent materials. There were DIY googly eye classroom Valentines, DIY watercolor artworkHalloween projects, and my first ever DIY wreath tutorial. And we even learned how to make marbled paper! I have tons of new DIY ideas and projects up my sleeves for 2017 that I can’t wait to share with all of you! But in the meantime, here are a few of my absolute favorite DIY projects from 2016!

Best of 2016: DIY Hand Lettered Dinner Plates

DIY Hand Lettered Dinner Plates with printable templates – you could even make some of these for holiday dinners this weekend!

Best of 2016: DIY Colorful Watercolor Envelope Address Ideas

These DIY colorful watercolor envelopes will probably go down as one of my all time favorite projects!

Best of 2016: DIY Tropical Leaf Easter Eggs

I shared my first Easter egg tutorials this year! Three to be exact: printable tropical leaf Easter eggs (above), painterly gold and pink Easter eggs, and marbled Easter eggs using food coloring.

Best of 2016: Printable Vellum Favor Tags

These printable vellum party favor tags are perfect for bridal showers and baby showers. I’m also planning more fun vellum projects in 2017!

Best of 2016: DIY Iridescent Favor Bags

DIY iridescent treat bags using old school label makers – how fun would these be for Valentine’s Day??

Best of 2016: DIY Shibori-Inspired Watercolor Placemats

DIY shibori-inspired watercolor placemats – they also make gorgeous table runners if you’re looking for options for your holiday dinner table!

Best of 2016: Iridescent Marbled Pumpkins

These marbled iridescent and hologram glitter Halloween pumpkins were soooooo much fun to make!

Best of 2016: Printable Thanksgiving Menu

Printable Thanksgiving dinner menus with illustrations by Swiss Cottage Designs

Best of 2016: Metallic and Iridescent Star Table Confetti

Okay, so this project is just from earlier this week, but it’s already one of my favorites! Gold, silver, and copper metallic leaf paired with iridescent mylar and colorful card stock – all turned into beautiful star shapes.

You can find all of our past DIY projects right here!