04/17/2013

Wedding Stationery Inspiration: Menu Signs

We’ve talked before about personal wedding menus, placed at each seat or table, but today we’re talking menus on a larger scale! Menu signs can often be a cost effective option for large weddings, as you can have just one or two over-sized pieces displaying your dinner or cocktail menu, rather than creating individual versions for each guest. They also happen to make quite the statement at your big day! Recruit your calligrapher to work their magic on a chalkboard or wood slab, or work with your stationery designer to design a stunning menu banner that captures the same feel as your smaller paper goods. Then prop it up or hang it from above for all wedding attendees to see! â€” Kelly

Photo by Ozzy Garcia Photography, Menu by Brown Linen Design via Style Me Pretty

Â Photo by onelove photography, Menu by Rifle Paper Co. via Style Me Pretty (left), Photo by Justin Marantz, Menu by Julie Song Ink via Style Me Pretty (right)

Photo by Nancy Ray, Menu by Chocolate Butterbean via Brides (left), Photo by Cassandra Castaneda Photography, Design by rak’designs via Ruffled (right)

Photo by JL Photografia via Brides (left), Photo by Brady Puryear, Menu by Pitbulls and Posies via Wedding Chicks (right)

Photo by Abby Jiu Photography, Menu Calligraphy by Meant To Be Calligraphy via Elizabeth Anne Designs (left), Photography by Jose Villa, Cocktail Menu by Julie Song Ink via Elizabeth Anne Designs (right)

Photo by Max Wanger Photography via Brides (left), Photo by Lauren Michelle, Menu by Supply Paper Co. via Once Wed (right)

{images via their respective sources}

04/08/2013

Kim + Garrett’s Whimsical Illustrated NYC Wedding Invitations

Happy Monday everyone! We’re still trying to get over the cold that brought our entire family down late last week (I was the final victim over the weekend), so I’m off to a rather sluggish start to the week. Thankfully these whimsical New York City skyline wedding invitations from Katie Fischer DesignÂ are helping to brighten the morning!

From Katie: Kim and Garrett are both professors and they met and fell in love in New York City. For their invitations, they wanted the city reflected in an artful, whimsicalÂ way.

I did a charcoal, pencil, and watercolor drawing on textured watercolor paper of the New York City skyline using energetic,Â graffiti-like lines. I hand-painted metallic silver accents to the finished pieces. The suite is flat printed on thick white cover with charcoal gray envelopes.

Thanks Katie!

Design: Katie Fischer Design

Calligraphy: Write Away For You

Check out theÂ Designer RolodexÂ for more talÂentedÂ wedÂding inviÂtaÂtion designÂersÂ andÂ theÂ real inviÂtaÂtions galleryÂ for moreÂ wedding invitation ideas!

Photo Credits: Charlie Juliet

03/22/2013

{happy weekend!}

You guys! Today is the big day! We’re off to meet with our agent for the closing, and after that we’ll officially be homeowners! And between the craziness of packing, some last minute shenanigans from the title company (ugh), and a million other things, I’m kind of amazed that we got through this week at all. We have just a couple more days of packing left, then we move in on Monday! Luckily my in-laws are coming down to help this weekend, followed by my dad early next week. Wish us luck with the move â€“ we’ll definitely need it! But in the meantime…

…a few links for your weekend!

A beautiful Peter Pan-inspired baby shower
Jordan’s impossibly amazing apartment
Loving Nicole’s list of essential photography gear
A round up of Easter egg decorating ideas
On making time for yourself and your passions

This week on Oh So Beautiful Paper:

Courtney + Paul’s awesome Brooklyn wedding invitations
Love, love, love these summer camp-inspired wedding invitations
Lots of pretty decor and inspiration from Minted
Pretty floral + woodgrain wedding invitations
A last-minute round up of some favorite Easter cards!
Beautiful nature-inspired watercolor wedding invitations from Fine Day press
Well Said Type: Paris Serif
Modern black + white bridal shower invitations
Pretty + Paper: Spring!

A big welcome to the newest members of the Designer Rolodex!

We have a fun cocktail coming up for you this afternoon, so check back a bit later for the recipe! Â I hope you all have a wonderful weekend, and Iâ€™ll see you back here on Monday! Â xoxo

03/21/2013

Watercolor Wedding Invitations from Fine Day Press

Spring may still be playing a bit of hide and seek, but these days I’m craving anything colorful, floral, or both! So I was thrilled when Ashley from Fine Day Press sent over a few photos of her beautiful new watercolor wedding invitation collection. Ashley mixed modern typography withÂ nature-inspired watercolor patterns, including several botanical designs. So pretty!

From Ashley:Â TheÂ new invitation collection combines lushly textured watercolor illustrations and modern typography (both of which can mix & match), all printed on thick cotton paper. The designs are flat-printed so theyâ€™re a bit easier on the budget than letterpress without sacrificing quality! Overall, the collection has a modern sensibility combined with the romantic feel of watercolor.

Thanks Ashley!

Fine Day Press is a member of the Designer Rolodex â€“ you can see more of Ashley’s beautiful work right here!

Photo Credits: Fine Day Press

02/28/2013

Sneak Peek: Martha Stewart Spring 2013 Issue!

As you could probably tell from yesterday’s cherry blossom post, I’m kind of anxious for spring to arrive. And now I have another reason to look forward to spring â€“ theÂ new issue ofÂ Martha Stewart WeddingsÂ is about to hit! It just so happens that the spring issue is my favorite of the year: the Color Issue!

The Spring issue has tons of color combinations, ideas, and stories to get you thinking about what kind of wedding to plan. And of course there is tons of stationery inspiration throughout the magazine. You’ll definitely want to check out the full issue (also available to download on your iPad) to see the beautiful suites below for yourself!

The issue includes everything from a delicately engraved invitation byÂ SmythsonÂ toÂ aÂ simple suite fromÂ Minted,Â stationery that perfectly combines the elegant calligraphy ofÂ Bernard MaisnerÂ and the custom heraldry ofÂ Happy Menocal,Â aÂ vibrant watercolored set byÂ Julie Song Ink,Â calligraphed escort cards byÂ Nancy Hopkins, a pastel pink letterpress suite byÂ Two Paper Dolls, and a punchy suite fromÂ Cheree Berry.Â Plus plenty of downloadable clip art so you can put your own spin on things.

Keep an eye out for the new issue soon!

Cover Photo Credit: Patricia Heal/Martha Stewart Weddings, Spring 2013.