Behind the Scenes – Artful Watercolor Rose Wedding Invitations on Green Wedding Shoes

Last week Momental popped up in the blogging world several times over.  Wow, with my Birthday this past Friday I definitely felt like the universe was handing me gifts last week!!!  This lovely feature on Green Wedding Shoes is a favorite of mine recently, of course because we were asked to be as painterly and floral-minded as possible when creating the stationery.  Roberta of Green and Bloom in Brisbane, Australia reached out to collaborate on this delicious watercolor editorial and I was thrilled to dive right in.

Flowy, watercolor brushstrokes graced each and every surface and YES each brushstroke was individually hand painted atop a slight ghost print of the original artwork.  The result?  A truly Hand Painted Wedding Invitation where you can see and feel every single hand painted moment.

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I knew Roberta would delight us all with a variety of lush and spirited bouquet designs so I channeled her creative mind for a moment when envisioning this suite.  Delicate textures, washy hues and sheer petals from my paintbrush played a little creative esp…

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I mingled sheer, shimmery inks with rich and thick opaque ones, all against the softest peach shimmer cardstock.

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Another inspiring bouquet here with the mint green gown as a backdrop and the most precious glittered heart cookies!

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Every seen seems to interpret the idea of watercolor – even if no actual watercolor brushstrokes or droplets are shown.  Each place setting featuring a watercolor-esque sip adorned with sheerly petaled blooms…

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…and one last look at the complete suite….The painted ribbon gets me every time.  Dupioni silk takes beautifully to watercolor with all its curious nooks and crannies waiting for color…

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Hope you’ve enjoyed my favorites from this project.  Be sure to check our more behind the scenes looks from my co-creatives!

Photography – Karen Buckle Photography  ::  Styling, Flowers, Furniture + Décor – Green and Bloom  ::  Videography – Lester and May  ::  Venue – The Brisbane Powerhouse  ::  Cake + Desserts – The Cake That Ate Paris  ::  Watercolor Stationery – Momental Designs  ::  Hair + Makeup – Fabulous Everything Hair and Makeup  ::  Dresses – When Freddy Met Lily  ::  Men’s Attire + Shoes – Pistols at Dawn   ::  Watercolor Plates – Bonnie and Neil