{Wedding Wednesday} An Elegant, but Playful Wedding

We have a very special treat to share with you this Wedding Wednesday! These simply beautiful designs by Jillian for a fall wedding in Malibu. 

The envelope was classic, in pearlized paper and elegant calligraphy...

Lovely Invitation

... and was perfectly paired with this playful, yet absolutely stunning invitation.

Those silk flowers. Love! 

The black and white theme with the floral motif was just the right blend of feminine and masculine. 

The rest of the invitation suite was just as chic.

The pearl details on this RSVP card so beautifully tie into the pearlized outer envelope, and are just the perfect touch!

Wedding details card. So pretty!

I love the refined details of the classic invitation juxtaposed with subtle and modern twists. 

Congratulations Tiffany and Richard! We wish you all the very best of wedded bliss!

{Calligraphy Monday} Black & Gold Envelopes

Hello and Happy Monday 2 Hearts readers!

We have some gorgeous black and gold envelopes to share with you today…

These go with some beautiful Gatsby-inspired wedding invitations we'll show you on Wednesday…but for now, enjoy the sneak peek!

How are you spending this rainy Monday? 

{Calligraphy Monday} First Birthday Fiesta

We hope you had a wonderful weekend!

Today's post showcases Jillian's beautiful calligraphy, and how she can match her calligraphy to fit the style of your invitation. One of our clients needed her envelopes addressed for this festive first birthday party invitation, and Jillian coordinated the style and colors beautifully.

Let us know how we can help put the finishing touch on your invitations or party details!

Have a fabulous Monday! :)

{Calligraphy Monday} Simply Elegant Calligraphy Tags

Happy Monday 2 Hearts readers!

We hope you had a weekend filled with family, fun, and good food--and took time to count all your many blessings :) We certainly are thankful for you!

If you can believe it, today is December 1st…which means most of us are gearing up for full-on holiday mode :) But don't worry, 2 Hearts B 1 Designs is here for you this month to give you tips and tricks to make your holiday festivities easier!

For example, you can take a simple tag, tie it with twine, and have Jillian calligraphy the names of guests or gift recipients on them:

What an elegant way to dress up a simple favor, a bottle of wine, or any special gift you're giving this year. These can even serve double-duty as place cards if each place setting is set with the gift!

Stay tuned for more festive ideas in the weeks ahead…and a special announcement toward the end of the month!

And don't forget to check out our special Holiday A to Z Guide from last year:

Holiday A to Z Guide: A through C

Holiday A to Z Guide: D through F

Holiday A to Z Guide: G through I

Holiday A to Z Guide: J through M

Holiday A to Z Guide: N through Z

Have a wonderful Monday!

{Calligraphy Monday} The Blessing of a Sister

Hello there and Happy Monday!

We hope you had a wonderful weekend; ours was filled with a baby shower (Kylie's baby shower!) and consultations with new brides! Such a busy and wonderful time of year.

Today we wanted to share this beautiful gift we created for a client wanting to honor her big sister Tiffany. She came to us with this sentiment and asked if Jillian could write it in calligraphy on this floral textured paper.

The result was a beautiful, heartfelt gift that we know her sister will treasure for years to come!

Let us help you come up with a unique, thoughtful gift, perfect for a birthday or the holidays!

Enjoy this Monday and see you back soon :)

{Calligraphy Monday} Outlander Shoot Featured on Green Wedding Shoes

Hello and Happy Monday!

We have some exciting news to share today! Recently our own Jillian Yee-Pham did some calligraphy for a wedding shoot styled by Joyce of La Vie Le Gage Couture Events. The shoot was based on the Outlander books by Diana Galbaldon, which is now a hit television series on Starz. She did the calligraphy for the vows and the apothecary notes shown below, and the gorgeous photos below are by Lisa O'Dwyer.

The shoot is featured on Green Wedding Shoes today as well!

And here are a few additional close-up shots of the calligraphy that we took in our studio before the shoot:

For the full feature and to see more photos of this beautiful shoot, visit Green Wedding Shoes!

{Calligraphy Monday} Calligraphy Mixed with Art

It's the last Monday of August lovelies!

Can you believe it? Next Monday we will officially be in the fall season! I am so excited :) You know we love us some fall around here! But we do want to savor this last bit of summer, so we plan to do that this week!

First up, we're sharing a special wedding card we created for a client.

Our client was actually attending a wedding, and wanted to give a card along with their gift that would be a keepsake for the couple to treasure. 

One of the client's family members actually painted this beautiful scene.

She painted it on card stock so that it could be matted on a 5x7 card.

In step 2 Hearts B 1 Designs :)

We created a folded card and adhered the painting to the front; then Jillian wrote the sentiment in calligraphy on the inside.

She finished it by writing the couple's name on the envelope in coordinating green ink.

A perfectly thoughtful and sweet card for a summer wedding, don't you think?

This is just one example of how we can help put the small, finishing touches on your projects to give them that extra pop!

We love this idea and feel so honored to have helped with these special details!

Make sure to enjoy this last summer Monday and we'll see you again on the blog this week!

Don't forget you can also find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

XOXO

{Calligraphy Monday} Baby Baptism Invitation

Hello friends!

Today we're sharing a simple yet elegant baby baptism invitation that we did for a dear client--in fact, Brittany & Javier were one of our wedding couples, and you can see their gorgeous wedding details here! 

Fast forward a few years, and now this amazing couple has a sweet baby girl!

Brittany and Javier's sweet daughter Amaya was getting baptized, and we couldn't think of a more beautiful way to honor the occasion than with a handwritten invitation done in calligraphy. 

Thank you Javier & Brittany for letting us be a part of your daughter's special day! :)

For more baby girl baptism ideas, visit our Pinterest board here:

Have a wonderful Monday!

{Calligraphy Monday} West Elm Recap & Gold Calligraphy

Hi there!

Can you believe it's Monday again? And not only that, but the first Monday in August! This summer is going by so fast!

I saw this quote on Pinterest the other day and thought it was the perfect way to describe the month of August:

Isn't that true?

August is like the last hoorah before school goes back and work gets busier for many of us. Kind of like a Sunday--you're so happy it's Sunday, but there's also that slightly bittersweet thought of the new week starting.

Oh August.

We're going to live you up! :)

Anyways, yesterday was the day of the much-anticipated West Elm Santa Monica Bridal Event…

We displayed a variety of invitations, toppers, and place cards...

Here's Mo, one of our beautiful associates! :)

We had so much fun!

The West Elm Santa Monica store was a wonderful backdrop for such a fun event; their products are so beautiful and it was inspiring to set up our paper goods amongst gorgeous home accents.

Thank you to those of you who came out to say hello! We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did :)

Lastly, we wanted to share this fun guestbook we recently did for an engagement shower:

A simple kraft notebook received some sparkle and elegance with gold calligraphy. The couple chose a fun Dr. Seuss quote to embellish the inside, which brings a sense of whimsy to the event:

Isn't this fun? We love it when couples come to us with ideas and inspiration unique to them!

Thank you Zoe & Dan for the honor of creating this guestbook for you!

We hope you have a wonderful Monday!

{Calligraphy Monday} Family Tree Project

One of the best parts about doing what we do is getting to know our clients on a personal level.

Oftentimes we share in aspects of their lives that are not only personal and important, but are memories in the making. It is truly a privilege.

One recent example of this privilege is when we had the opportunity to create and illustrate a family tree project for a client.

After hours of planning how the design would look in a large, illustrated format, Jillian began the process of meticulously writing each person's name, years, and important locations on the paper.

She also drew the illustrations by hand, based on inspirations from the client.

The family crests were incorporated as well.

What an honor it was to share in the history of this client's family!

The time, planning, and attention to detail paid off to create a family heirloom that will hopefully be treasured for generations to come! Thank you, Lou, for allowing us to help you create this special representation of your family's history.

We also wanted to remind our readers that we will be participating in West Elm Santa Monica's Bridal Event this Sunday, August 3rd, from 12 to 2pm!

*As of today, there were 20 spots left!

Don't forget you MUST rsvp in order to attend!*

**Rsvp HERE to snag your spot to this fabulous event!**

Remember admission is free!!

Have a great week! :)

{Calligraphy Monday} Time to Pop the Champagne + West Elm Bridal Event

Hello 2 Hearts readers!

We hope you had a fabulous weekend, enjoying the gorgeous weather. We have some fun stuff to share with you today…so let's get to it!

First up, we are so excited to be participating in The Bridal Event hosted by West Elm Santa Monica!

Join us at West Elm Santa Monica on Sunday, August 3rd from 12pm - 2pm

for hors d'oeuvres, a photo booth, registry info, bridal make up tips, and of course, some special on-site calligraphy services from yours truly! :)

And the best part is, admission is free!

However, you must rsvp in order to attend (you must be on the guest list in order to participate). 

**Rsvp on Facebook here and on Eventbrite here**

Again, you MUST rsvp to attend!

What a fun way to get ideas for your registry, your home, and your upcoming wedding! Should be a ball, so we hope to see you there!

And in honor of calligraphy Monday, we wanted to share this fabulous project we did for a bride recently. This sweet bride wanted to use these rosé champagne bottles for favors at her wedding, but she also wanted them to serve double-duty as place cards. So in steps Jillian with some coordinating calligraphy :)

She used a pretty metallic rosy-pink ink for each guest's name.

All arranged on a table, the favors make quite a stunning display, don't they?

So fun! This idea could be used for a variety of occasions, and makes such a special favor!

That's it for now, but we hope you have a fabulous Monday!

XOXO

{Calligraphy Monday} Birthday Beach Box & Cynla Notepad Giveaway Winners!

Good morning 2 Hearts readers!

We hope you had a wonderful long weekend, celebrating the 4th, eating good food, and hopefully spending lots of time with family and friends!

We thought this calligraphy project would be perfect to share today, since we're officially in summer mode now :) We created this "beach box" for a client who wanted to commemorate her husband's birthday in a special way, as the beach was a special place to them.

Jillian covered the lid with a beautiful blue card stock, and wrote the recipient's name in white calligraphy.

The box itself was filled with sand, shells, starfish, and sea glass…all little reminders of special memories on the beach.

Jillian also hand-wrote the note to accompany the box...

What a beautiful way to celebrate your love on a special birthday! We know this gift will be a treasure her husband. And this idea could easily be modified and used for an anniversary as well!

Finally, we wanted to announce the winners of our Cynla bridal notepad giveaway! :)

Our two randomly chosen winners are…

Leah Grossman

and

Laura Fancher

Congratulations ladies! :)

We sent an email to the email address you used during your entry, so please check that for information on claiming your prize, or contact us if you didn't receive it.

Thank you so much to everyone who entered!

Don't forget to check out Cynla's amazing array of hand-drawn cards here, and find her on Instagram and Facebook.

And have a wonderful Monday! :)

{Calligraphy Monday} Busy, Busy

Hello lovely 2 Hearts readers!

This weekend was filled with projects, designing, consultations with new brides, and this…

A typical sight around here! ;)

So blessed to be doing what we love!

How was your weekend?

{Calligraphy Monday} Ode to Mom

Happy Monday 2 Hearts readers!

Can you believe it's already May? And not just that, but almost Mother's Day?

Well don't worry, we've got you covered here at 2 Hearts B 1 if you're still having trouble finding that perfect gift for mom. What about having Jillian write out your mother's name along with some loving words to her?

It can be a sweet sentiment, a favorite song, poem, etc.--anything that expresses just how much you appreciate her!

Orders placed by Wednesday will be ready in time for Mother's Day! Contact us here and let us know how we can help!

Have a wonderful Monday!

{Event Details} Mr. C Beverly Hills Styled Shoot

Hello there!

On Monday we gave you this sneak peek photo of a styled shoot we did at Mr. C Beverly Hills…

{Photo courtesy of Best Coast Photo}

Well today, we're bringing you more gorgeous photos and details about this shoot! We had the pleasure of designing all of the stationery for this shoot, including the menus, place cards, and table numbers. From the incredible location to the elegant table settings, we think you'll love the dreamy details!

All of the beautiful photos are by Best Coast Photo, and the shoot was styled by First Pick Planning.

These gorgeous centerpieces are by the talented Sarah Coplen of Truly Fancy.

Table numbers were written in calligraphy by Jillian.

Guests' names were written in calligraphy by Jillian as well.

This amazing gilded cake was created by Andrea Boudewijn of Superfine Bakery…stunning!

Amazing views from Mr. C Beverly Hills!

Our save the date corresponds with the modern vintage feel of the shoot.

And so does the invitation!

Menus and welcome notes matted with a patterned card stock can be customized to any style or color palette, and instantly tie in your colors to the table.

We love love love the images from this shoot!

A big thank you to Best Coast Photo for capturing the day so beautifully, and to First Pick Planning for coordinating it all!

And thank you to the other amazing vendors who contributed their talents and skills to make this shoot possible!

Photographers

David Zentz and Erinn Deshinsky

Best Coast Photo

Event Styling & Coordination

Jen Bergmark

First Pick Planning

Make Up Artist

Melissa Abad

Melissa Abad Makeup

Dress Designer

Tashina Hunter

Miss Tashina

Floral Design & Vintage Rentals

Sarah Coplen

Truly Fancy

Lighting & DJ/MC Services

Martine Felipe

Waveform Events

Custom Cake

Andrea Boudewijn

Superfine Bakery

Linens

Jeannie Ward

Designer Specialty Linens

Models

Regina Saldivar & Christian Moldes

Suit

Ed Flores

Men's Wearhouse (Torrance Location)

Earrings

www.jennydayco.com

Venue

Mr. C Beverly Hills

To see even more beautiful photos of this shoot, please visit Best Coast Photo's blog here.

We had so much fun with this shoot, and can't wait to collaborate again with wonderful wedding industry vendors like these!

Have a fabulous Wednesday!