Real Wedding Friday – Heather and David

Heather and David 07.05.08

Photos courtesy of Shane East

Heather and David are the most charming couple with their warming smiles and ever evident respect for each other. I first met with them over coffee earlier this year. Before we met I knew they were planning an Italian theme so I arrived with a new watercolor illustration of the Fleur de lis in hand. Heather fell in love with my artistic interpretation of this classic symbol. Shades of mossy green and shimmering brown were the driving force behind all stationery pieces from the invitations to menu cards.

The event unfolded under a crisp white tent where guests feasted on an extensive spread of Mediterranean fair. A Lemontini was the signature cocktail for the evening. The food photos above are so rich and enticing – is it lunch time yet?

Amy and Damien 08.29.08

In Amy’s Words…

Tell us about the one thing you would not change about your wedding, and what is the one thing you would change if you could?

I honestly don’t think I would change anything. I put myself in the mind set that the only thing that mattered that day was how much we loved each other. The little things that went wrong were irrelevant to me. So, I can’t honestly say I would change a thing and everything in our eyes was perfect!

Have you done anything interesting with your wedding stationery since your wedding day ?

I’ve placed my invitation in a frame with our picture, and our program, an escort card,
table number, and invitation in our wedding scrap book! It looks great!

What was the guest reaction to your stationery choices?

Our guests loved the stationery. I can’t even count the number of compliments we received from them throughout the whole wedding process. 30-35 people JUST in the receiving line commented on how beautiful, unique, and classy our stationery was! It made me feel great! I loved everything about them, and I wouldn’t trade our decisions for the world!

What is your favorite memory from the day?

My favorite memory would have to be seeing his face as I turned the corner to walk down the aisle. He mouthed the words “I love you” while I was walking down! It was simply incredible!

Photography by Mary Grace Mailen Photography

Flowers by John Mackey

Amy and family – you were such a pleasure to work with and I appreciate your trust in me to vision and create your stationery. I am honored to have been a small part of your day!

Christy and Ted 08.23.2008

Christy emailed me early this year and was just loving my simple bride and groom illustration. She requested a personal twist however – the addition of her beloved Golden Retriever Ginger. Thus Christy and Ted’s very personal invitation design was born! We created a simply elegant gatefold design with a focus on materials and artwork. I especially love the linen ribbon in the perfect shade of green and the sheer shimmer hand-painted accents on the illustration that catch the light beautifully.

Christy and Ted were married at Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach, California. As you can see from the photos, the venue the perfect backdrop to their amazing sense of style and detail. I am especially fond of the pink shots, as I call them! The photographer notes on her blog, Christy’s Manolo Blahniks that were purchased at a major discount – fill us in Christy!

Christy and Ted are both librarians so I had to share their genius place card concept! In light of the library theme carried throughout the event we experimented with this quirky version of the response card. This version never made it to her guests but it was certainly fun, just the same!

These fantastic photos compliments of Sarah K. Chen Photography.

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Simone and Tets 05.24.08

Simone and Tets were so fun to work with! Simone has an amazing eye and sense of style. They live in London but the wedding was in Seoul, Korea. Here colors were a rich deep red and soft shimmering pink.

I am in love with this shot..notice the gold detail in her hair, exquisite!

This shot is stunning. The contrast of rustic natural and lush bridal is captivating.
The invitation design featured my Vintage Lacy pattern in a lovely organic placement.

The programs were such a unique detail. We created the design as a pocketfold with a timeline for the day stuffed inside.

Thank you so much Simone and Tets for allowing me to be part of your special day. I so enjoyed visioning and creating your stationery details.

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Kelly & Dylan – 04.26.08

Kelly was such a pleasure to work with. The wedding was held at the lovely Appletree Terrace in Dallas, PA. Kelly grew up in Northeastern Pa but now calls LA home. Kelly’s eclectic sense of style was infused throughout from her chandelier earrings to the graphic wrapped dvd favors.

Photography by Shane East. Flowers by Robin Hill.

My team and I tied each program onto the ceremony chairs. The wind was high that day so you can imagine the challenge.