Thursday, December 22, 2011
Before the wedding, there's one very vital detail every bride and groom have to focus on: Invitations. Gone are the days of boring script on shiny stock with a ribbon tied around it thanks to innovative designers with a love for weddings. Now we're seeing invitations that give guests a preview of what's to come with matching monograms, themes, and colors. We've seen a lot this year and here's today's roundup of our favorite custom invitation designs that we loved.
1) Southern Farm Wedding Style
This festive wedding invitation prepares the guests for an evening of outdoor fun and joy at the wedding. From the string lights to the wild flowers at the bottom, it tells people everything they need to know about the wedding. Plus, I love the song request detail! That's so considerate! More from Elisa and Grant's day here.
Invitation by Southall Eden Paperie. Picture by Brooke Boling
2) Burlap & Bling
Donette from Designs In Paper explained that the couple, Tracy and Chris wanted some bling and and some rustic charm added to their Southern-style wedding. "This suite is just all about the South - we can be relaxed and yet, very refined and elegant all together." Perfectly executed! (More from the wedding here).
Invitation: Designs In Paper; Photos: Left, Kristyn Hogan. Right, Mary Rosenbaum Photographs.
3) DIY Cool
You're probably thinking "Is there anything about this wedding they didn't love?" Truth be told, no. Nothing. Not only are Jamie and Andy one of the coolest couples we've ever had the joy of featuring, but their wedding details were unique and so much fun and their invitations were no different. (More on the details here!)
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Invitations: Emily Keafer; Photos: Pear Image Photography
4) Textured Invites
In my perfect world, all invitations would be printed using letterpress. I am a big fan of Arboreal Paper's work, but this one particular invitation is a favorite because of it's simple lines and typeface. There's something so chic and contemporary about the red orchid outlines on white space!
Design and Photos: Arboreal Paper
5) Music City Themed
For Claudia and William's wedding, Designs in Paper designed this stationery suite that reminds me of the honky-tonks downtown; a culture so quintessential to this city. To match the couple's Nashville themed wedding, they custom-dyed twine in their wedding colors to pull the whole look together. More here.
Design: Designs in Paper; Photos: Ace Photography
6) Fabric Invitations
What will these artistic designers come up with next? These invitations were custom made and printed on handkerchiefs! They're so charming and are such a wonderful keepsake! Be prepared to be wowed by the rest of the wedding here.
Design: Lucky-Luxe; Photo: Leslee Mitchell Photography
7) Classic Romance
From this Great Gatsby inspired wedding, the bride and groom went with a classic damask patterned wedding invitation to match their yellow and white color scheme. One of Sara's favorites, she loves the bright colors of the matching suite of stationery and "how all the pieces are tied together so well." For more from this wedding go here.
Design: Photo: Aerialist Press; Dove Wedding Photography
8) Eco-Friendly
From one of our Green Nashville Wedding posts by iHospitality TN, here are some more gorgeous invitations from Arboreal Paper. What I love with clean lines and letterpress, our blogger Sara loves with eco-friendly goods and services and picked these as one of her favorites. More from this post here.
Design and Photo: Arboreal Paper
9) All About Us
Your wedding is, contrary to what some crazy relatives like to believe, all about you and your groom. For this wedding Designs In Paper acknowledged the couple's ownership of their special day and incorporated a logo that "carried throughout a reception" - the logo was used on all the paper and other elements in the wedding. The look is an updated twist on classic invitations and is so pretty! More wedding details here.
Design: Designs In Paper; Photos: Evin Photography
10) Silhouettes
We love how the Miranda and Grant's silhouettes were used on the invitations and throughout their stationery, complemented by the curved shape of the invitation itself. See this ABG Real Wedding Feature here.
Design + Invite: Southall Eden Paperie; Programs: Williamson Co. Weddings & Events; Photos: Ace Photography
11) Poster Style
"I love this vintage flower graphic because it's not too girly," explained Shannon O'Kelley of Southall Eden when I asked why she liked this invitation. The black and white poster style print on the invitation give it a fun, vintage feel without being all worn or faded and is a style, Shannon says, is becoming more popular as well. More from this vintage farm wedding here.
Design: Southall Eden Paperie; Photos: Memory Snap
It's amazing what you can do for your invitation these days with a combination of a bride and groom's vision and a designer's creativity! These are but some of the fantastic work we've seen and we can't wait for more in the coming year. Check out our list of invitation designers - we're confident you'll find someone to suit your style from this list!
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Friday, December 2, 2011
Happy Friday! The week's over, you can kick off your work shoes and put on some comfy wedding planning shoes, sit back and check out our favorite blog posts from around the wedding-sphere here in Nashville. Our favorites from this month should prove inspirational; from glamorous weddings to fun, Southern farm weddings and more. Enjoy and have a fantastic weekend!
#10 - The Perfect Paper Goods by Designs In Paper
Pictures by Ace Photography
Designs In Paper created the stationery for this wedding to complement the country theme and the bride's colors. Take a look at the programs and table "numbers" on Designs In Paper's blog here.
#9 - Nashville Wedding Cars
Leaving never looked so good! Williamson County Weddings introduces us to Reggie and his sexy cars - great for your getaway or your grand arrival. Meet Reggie here. We too are BIG fans of his company, Nashville Wedding Cars.
#8 - Chicago Hotel Wedding by Myrick Studios
Whether you are getting married in Nashville or elsewhere, you can take your favorite wed pros with you! Here's a Chicago wedding photographed by a Nashville wedding photographer. There's only one way to describe this wedding - Glamorous! The bride and groom look like film noir pin-ups with the coifed hair and the Drake Hotel as a backdrop. Feast your eyes on more stunning pictures here.
#7 - Fall Chic Wedding Inspiration by Opulent Couture
Orange is a color I always underestimate but Opulent Couture has an eye for wedding design and pulled together some Fall wedding inspiration that may just turn me into a fan! Get some fabulous ideas inspired by the season here.
Picture sources here.
#6 - Pretty In Pink Wedding at the Loveless Cafe by jHenderson Studios
You'd never know this wedding took place in the dead of summer in August with the smiles on everyone's faces. Hard not to when it's such a fun, charmingly Southern celebration! Check out all pretty pictures taken by jHenderson Studios here.
# 5 - A Mini Metropolis
Speaking of jHenderson, we couldn't leave this one out, it's just absolutely adorable. Jenna and her husband have been busy getting a Superman themed nursery ready to welcome their little baby boy Clark! Get it? Up, up and away here!
#4 - Functional, Pretty Hostess or Holiday Gift by Designs In Paper
Need a gift idea? Shop local and share this cute 2012 calendar by Designs In Paper! Each month has its own unique design and is refillable for the following years. More details on how to order here.
#3 - A Delightful Day + A Nashville Couple Are Featured in One of Our Favorite Magazines
We're so proud of A Delightful Day who we all know plans some very exquisite weddings all around Nashville and even outside of it. The wedding they planned and coordinated for Ambra and Aaron was recently featured in Munaluchi Bride and we couldn't be more excited for them! More about the feature here.
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#2 - R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Sticks, stones, and words from others can only do so much, but the respect you share with your spouse/partner/beau is on a different level. Emily Humphries of Simply Yours Weddings lets us in on a chapter in the book she's reading for Bridal Book Club about respect. Curious? Find out more about Bridal Book Club and the chapter here.
#1 - Alisha + Erick's Reception at Houston Station by Jonathon Campbell Photography
The little details of this wedding celebration at Houston Station are just delightful! The space was transformed into a cozy reception hall celebrating the happy couple with the personalized paper goods made by the bride's sister - what a neat gift! See more pictures from the day here.
Houston Station is offering January/February/March 2012 couples the space for their wedding at 2010 rates. For more details on the promotion click here.
With so many great weddings this year, we hope you're able to find even more inspiration. We hope you've enjoyed our favorite blog posts of November and we are excited to see what December has in store for us!
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Thursday, October 27, 2011
Designs in Paper is one of my favorite go-to resources for wedding invitations. I've worked with them since they first arrived on the scene years ago and their work was great then, but it keeps getting more and more creative.
If you have followed any local or national bridal blogs, you're sure to have seen their work. Their custom paper goods have been featured just about everywhere, from Style Me Pretty to international magazines. What stands out about Steve and Donette, at Designs in Paper, is that they simply can't say no to a challenge. Believe me, it's really neat to see how they interact with one another and how their ideas start swirling at the mere mention of a new wedding project.
Here are a few of my favorite creations from Designs in Paper from Nashville weddings this summer. If you are seeking something fabulous for your wedding day - from understated elegance to over-the-top glam, your options are limitless with Designs in Paper.
Great Gatsby Summer Wedding
Here's a great wedding paper suite by Designs in Paper created for a Great Gatsby themed wedding at Cedarwood. As you can see, they designed all of the paper elements - from table numbers and menus to the wedding program.
Read more via this link. Photos by Dove Wedding Photography.
Hello Sunshine
Here's another fun and fabulous Cedarwood wedding with small but incredible details. Designs in Paper took sketches of the barn, house and truck and converted them into their overall design. How's that for a one-of-a-kind guest book poster!
sketched guest book poster that complemented their wedding invitation
custom favor signs
Read more via this link. Photos by Kristyn Hogan.
Inside Out
I love this colorful, vibrant, and elegant wedding! Designs in Paper created lovely invitations along with gorgeous signage to accompany their candy bar and other fun reception details. This also happens to be another fantastic Cedarwood wedding.
Read more via this link. Photos by Souder Photography.
Don't you love their work! Contact Designs in Paper to create a just-for-you paper suite for your wedding day.
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Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Every year the Vanderbilt Law School celebrates the Barrister's Ball. And for 2011, aVenue was once again selected for its blank open space and wonderful design team. Laurie Hardman, director of wedding design and coordination, shared some of the secrets and ideas behind her Masquerade Ball theme and how Nashville brides could use the location and the inspiration.
Venue: aVenue
Designed by: Laurie Hardman of Randi Events
Catering: Chef’s Market
Draping and additional decor: Visual Elements
Photography: Schenk Photography
The aVenue was the perfect place to hold a Masquerade Ball. The space offers an open area that embraced the rich, bronze tones and brought out a mystical element that Masquerades possess, instead of steering in a more Mardi Gras direction.
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Wooden posts were decorated with masks and feathers, the stage was filled with 10-foot mirrors, and there were three beautiful chandeliers throughout the building handmade with white feathers.
Now when it comes to brides, how can you adapt this theme for your special day? Well, for one the romantic, mysterious ambiance of a Masquerade Ball is a no-brainer and sets the mood for a magical event. Laurie suggested setting up an interactive "make-your-own-mask" station and this can double as guests' favors! Also, using a live band who can capture the hidden essence of a masked ball would be ideal - maybe a remix of Claire de Lune or Moonlight Serenade?
For more information about Nashville Event Space, visit their website at NashvilleEventSpace.com.
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Thursday, June 9, 2011
Hi, It's Ashley of iHospitality {not to be confused with Ashley of ABG}. I offer green consulting and sourcing services. What's that mean? I can advise you on your green event or help you find great green supplies and vendors.
Okay, so this month I went on the hunt for a green minded invitation & stationary company in Nashville. This search was way more daunting than expected, but I can now say I found one. Actually, I found a pretty awesome company along with including one of my favorite event planning company's and a pretty cool Georgia wedding.
Arboreal Paper (ArborealPaper.com) - provides lovely, earth-loving wedding invitations
Contact: Erin Pfister
Email: hello at arborealpaper dot com
Twitter: @arborealpaper
ABG adds - We loved Aboreal at first sight! We saw their work at The Bride Room's party and believe us, it's even prettier in person.
Arboreal is an invitation & stationary company based right here in Music City. I definitely feel my search was worth the wait because I absolutely love their products. Erin Pfister is the brains behind the company and the designs. She really has a knack for merging eco-friendly paper with upscale, sleek designs that brides will love. She credits her knowledge of all things paper to her days at Social Graces in Hillsboro Village. Erin’s role at the store allowed her a chance to really listen and learn what brides were looking for. She realized they did care about the environment but still wanted great looking invitations that did not have the usually flecked or “dirty” paper look as you see with many eco-friendly style papers. So, in December 2009 Arboreal was launched right inside Erin’s Nashville home with a focus on eco-friendly paper, soy inks and great design. Of course, the great design was effortless as Erin has been a graphic designer for over 10 years.
When I first found the Arboreal site, I was clicking through like a kid in the candy store…uncovering a new style of eco conscious stationary & invitations. I sent her a quick email then waited and hoped she would have a teeny bit of time to chat with me. Thank goodness she did! Erin was a wealth of knowledge and I could truly tell how much she loved what she did. She also wants to sit down and chat with each one of her brides to make sure they will love their custom invitations. Erin kicks it into high gear delivering flawless custom invitations meant just for your big day. Personalized service and her ability to add “green” to her projects is what sets Erin a part from the crowd. Arboreal also carries a full line of stationary and recently introduced journals & hang tags in several boutiques in Tennessee, Alabama & Florida.
dandyLion Events (DandyLionEvents.com) - a sustainable event planning company
Contact: Lindsey
Telephone: 615.439.0652
Email: Lindsey at dandylionevents dot com
Twitter: @dandyLionevents
dandyLion Events is a sustainable event planning company and one of the first true green event vendors I encountered in Music City. They offer floral design, photography, event design & planning with sustainability always in mind. Lindsey Huddleston is the owner and I actually meet her when she did a blog post on my little ole company back in 2010. Lindsey has a great spirit and even greater ideas, just check out the company name (yes the lowercase “d” is on purpose). This company is perfect for the bride looking for a unique wedding day experience.
dandyLion started in February 2009 and this 3 women team creates experiences for their clients by incorporating reclaimed, recycled & upcycled items while encouraging clients to use their own home decor pieces in their event. They are all about taking a blank canvas and transforming it from top to bottom. Being green is also part of their core operation as they operate paperless and use local vendors. This will also not be the last post on dandyLion, as I think the owner is great plus they have several green inspired events coming up, including a Nashvegas inspired wedding along with a dark carnival theme wedding. Stay tuned, I definitely can’t wait.
Green Wedding Inspiration
I thought it only fitting to highlight one of dandyLion event weddings as our Real Green Wedding feature this month. dandyLion put on a sweet, simple wedding on April 30, 2011 at The Solarium in Decatur, GA. Brent & Jessi Cerrato choose dandyLion for their design and event planning. The couple went with local vendors for each aspect of their wedding including locally grown food at their reception. I love the handmade paper cranes incorporated in the ceremony décor.
Their invitations included a perforated rsvp card that could be mailed back as a postcard (how flipping neat is that). They also incorporated personal items for their reception décor along with reusable pieces. The exposed duct work and wood floors provided a great palette for their paper lantern inspired design. Brent & Jessi really dove head first into making their big day absolutely memorable and green.
If you are a wedding vendor in town that incorporates green into your mix, I want to hear from you! Contact me at ashley at ihospitalitytn dot com or visit www.ihospitalitytn.com. Seeking green vendors for your event? See how iHospitality can help.
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