{Wedding Wednesday} Black and Gold Gatsby-Inspired Wedding Invitations

There is something so classic about black and gold…it's chic and dramatic, and definitely making a resurgence. This couple wanted a Gatsby-inspired feel to their wedding invitations; something with a glamorous, vintage vibe that echoed the couple's style and the wedding's location.

We created something that channeled the Gatsby era but also feels fresh and modern. The gold glitter envelope liners give that extra touch of glam, and Jillian finished these envelopes with coordinating gold calligraphy, which you can see here.

Fabulous photos courtesy of Brian Leahy Photography and his fabulous skills at Hilary and Sam's Wedding Day

 Love the simplicity and detail that went into the cocktail napkins to be cohesive with our elegant design.
Says so little but means so much!

 The venue of Casa Del Mar in Santa Monica, California was absolutely stunning. It made the perfect back drop to make this wedding come to life. Glittering table scape, tall centerpieces of beautiful blush and white florals. It was a setting set for pure romance.

 This cake is gorgeous enough to eat not just a slice, but the whole dang thing! Love, love love!

 The elegance carried through with the fabulous beautiful bridal bouquet
that any bride would love to have!

     Congrats Hilary and Sam! We are so happy for you both! May you always be as happy as you are in this very moment!

Seal it all with a fabulous kiss!
xoxo

{Wedding Wednesday} Beautiful Orange & Navy Wedding Invitations

Hi there!

Today we're showcasing some gorgeous wedding invitations we did for a wonderful client a few months ago. Sofia and (her now husband) Dmitry got married in Miami earlier this year, then decided to do another wedding celebration in September with family in Spain! What a marvelous idea! :)

We did a shimmer card stock enclosure, then matted the actual invitation with navy card stock. The orange printed border gave it a nice pop of color without being too bold, and the gorgeous orange satin ribbon finished it off with a look of luxe elegance. It's fresh and sophisticated at the same time. Who wouldn't be excited to receive one of these invitations?

We were thrilled to be a part of Sofia and Dmitry's wedding celebration--thank you for the opportunity to share in this special time in your lives!

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

{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!

{Design} Beautiful Cream & Gold Letterpress Wedding Invitation

Hi there!

If you visited here on Monday, you saw this post with the sneak peak at these invitations.

Well, without further ado, let's take a look at the full invitation in all of it's letterpress glory! :)

Ahhhh…isn't it positively lovely? 

We can't get enough of the gilded edges, letterpress printing, and names written in calligraphy…by our own Jillian Yee-Pham! :) Simply gorgeous.

And here's a look at the rsvp postcard as well…

The back:

And the front:

So, so pretty!

The invitation and rsvp card were tied together with twine and this pretty tag for a look that's slightly rustic, slightly vintage-feeling, and completely elegant!

Thank you Dara and Brian for the privilege of being part of your special day! Your invitations are truly beautiful. 

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

{Design} Swirl Wedding Invitations

Hi there!

We wanted to share these lovely black, white, and silver swirl wedding invitations with you today (we love us some swirls!) that were created for a sweet couple last year. The elegant and classic design would be perfect for weddings anytime of year, but we especially love them this month because swirls and flourishes invoke a certain romance that you can't deny!

And look how gorgeous they look against pinks and reds! If you happen to have pinks or reds as your wedding colors, these invitations would really pop (in an elegant, isn't-she-chic kind of way ;)

The classic white invitation is matted on a black card stock embellished with a slightly marbled, silvery-white flourish design. The shimmer silver paper sash is sealed with the couple's monogram, and embellished with lovely swooping flourishes that play off each other.

We just love these invitations!

If you need insight on creating the perfect wedding invitation to fit your vision, let us know! We're here to help :)

See you back on the blog tomorrow!

XOXO

{Wedding Details} Italian Villa Wedding & Grace Ormonde Wedding Style Magazine

Hi there!

Today we're sharing the gorgeous wedding of Mary and Lars, a special couple who we had the honor of creating wedding invitations for. Mary and Lars were married last year at this incredibly beautiful Italian villa, and we are thrilled to finally share some of the details and photos with you!

All of the stunning photos below are by Jules Italian Wedding Photographer.

The amazing wedding location, Villa Gamberaia

The invitation! :) 

 Ceremony details

 A breathtaking view of the ceremony site…it looks like it's out of a storybook!

The happy couple :)

To see even more stunning wedding images by Jules, visit his blog here.

Another exciting piece of news is that Mary and Lars' wedding is featured in the Spring/Summer 2014 issue of Grace Ormonde Wedding Style magazine! To see more beautiful photos and read more about the wedding details, pick up your copy here. For a preview of the four-page article, visit photographer Jules' website here.

We will also be sharing a more in-depth look at Mary and Lars' invitations and other wedding details on the blog in the next few weeks. You won't want to miss the exquisite details, as this lovely couple expressed their style in every aspect of their wedding!

Thank you for stopping by, and have a wonderful weekend!

{Wedding Details} Gray Lace Wedding Invitations

Hi there!

We're so excited to share these beautiful lace invitations with you today! We created these invitations for a bride awhile ago, and have been meaning to share. We've gotten several requests lately for invitations incorporating lace, so we thought we'd showcase the lace invitations we've done to help those brides looking for inspiration. 

One of our favorite things about these invitations is the color--the gray lace is unique, understated yet so elegant, and very romantic. The lace is wrapped around a matte gray enclosure, and tied with gray satin ribbon. This monochromatic scheme works because you've got different shades, textures, and shine.

Each component of this invitation was printed using the letterpress method. It's a little difficult to see in the picture, but there is a floral motif imprinted in the background, and then the couple's information is printed in a coordinating soft gray ink.

The couple had individual cards for ceremony directions, reception directions, and accommodations.

The rsvp cards included options for each guest to choose their entrée. 

The rsvp envelope was solid gray, and we printed the bride's information using a floral motif to mirror the motif of the invitation.

This photo shows another option for wrapping the invitation, without the solid gray enclosure. If a bride wanted to save a little on costs, she could simply use the lace as the enclosure (and forgo the solid paper). The invitation and accompanying cards are all wrapped in the lace and then secured with the satin ribbon. It just gives it a slightly different, but still beautiful, look.

Many times we have brides ask us how they can save a little on the cost of their invitations, yet still achieve their vision. While lace is not inexpensive, a bride could save a little on these by forgoing the card stock enclosure (as mentioned above), and also by using flat printing rather than letterpress. Letterpress printing is the most expensive form of printing, because the text is actually pressed into the paper, and each individual invitation is run through the printing press by hand. It is a very time-consuming process, with a beautiful result, and of course a higher price. So a great way to save a little money yet still achieve this look would be to use flat printing. 

We of course love the look and feel of letterpress printing, as do many brides, so if it's in your budget, that's wonderful! However we want to encourage those who want to achieve a similar look with a little lower price tag that it can be done! :)

We plan to post more of our lace invitations in the near future, so hopefully this will provide some inspiration for you! Let us know if there's anything else in particular you'd like to see, or if you have more invitation-related questions…we're happy to help!

Thanks for stopping by!