{Inspiration} A Magical Labyrinth-Inspired Styled Shoot in Blush, Chocolate, and Mixed Metals

Posted on April 26, 2017 by dogwoodblossomstationery

Inspired by the ballroom scene in the movie Labyrinth, which is a forever favorite for many of us, this project was extra-special for many of the vendors involved. For this styled shoot designed by Anna Christine Events, feminine was paired with masculine: flowing fabrics paired with tooled leather, lush florals paired with old clocks and weathered metals. With Claire Pacelli Photography behind the camera, every detail of this whimsical styled shoot at Up the Creek Farms was captured to perfection.

The wedding invitation we designed for this styled shoot was a scalloped-edge gatefold invitation printed with a custom pattern in shades of cream, warm brown and sepia. A satin ribbon wrapped around to close the invitation with a custom wax seal. These were housed in a brown silk gatefold box with a rich brown ribbon and a bronze brooch embellishment.

Inside the ballroom, table settings of glitter glass chargers from A Chair Affair were topped with wedding menus printed in a vintage patina, embellished with a wide, peach-colored fabric ribbon then layered with crisscrossing ivory ribbon. Next to each setting, scroll-like place cards were wrapped around fresh peaches (in the film, a poisoned peach transported Sarah to Jareth’s whimsical Ballroom in one bite). We also created round escort cards, that rested inside glass bubbles atop lush green mosses, and hung in front of free-standing rustic doors.

The bride dazzled in a gorgeous gown from LA Bridal Boutique reminiscent of Sarah’s grand ballgown, and wore lengths of ribbon in her hair; the groom was sleek and sophisticated in a sharp gray tuxedo from Absolutely Fitting. Fabulous floral accents of pale pinks and whites designed by Flowers by Lesley added hints of romance, complementing the stunning 5-tiered pale pink and white wedding cake fit for a Goblin King and Queen by Everything Cake. A stunning dessert buffet with the most decadent of treats was created by Two Sweets Bake Shop.

We were so happy to see that the shoot was featured on Every Last Detail!

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The amazing vendor team that created this whimsical fantasy are:

Venue: Up the Creek Farms

Photography: Claire Pacelli Photography

Planner: Anna Christine Events

Florist: Flowers by Lesley

Chairs, Tables, Chargers and Flatware: A Chair Affair

Cake: Everything Cake

Desserts: Two Sweets Bake Shop

Tuxedo: Absolutely Fitting

Dress: LA Bridal Boutique

Hair/Makeup: Marigold Scott Hair & Makeup

Invitations and Paper Goods: Dogwood Blossom Stationery & Invitation Studio

{Inspiration} A Magical Labyrinth-Inspired Styled Shoot in Blush, Chocolate, and Mixed Metals

Posted on January 2, 2016 by dogwoodblossomstationery

We were so happy to see that the shoot was featured on Every Last Detail!

Do you love our custom stationery and want to see more? Follow us on Facebook!

The amazing vendor team that created this whimsical fantasy are:

Venue: Up the Creek Farms

Photography: Claire Pacelli Photography

Planner: Anna Christine Events

Florist: Flowers by Lesley

Chairs, Tables, Chargers and Flatware: A Chair Affair

Cake: Everything Cake

Desserts: Two Sweets Bake Shop

Tuxedo: Absolutely Fitting

Dress: LA Bridal Boutique

Hair/Makeup: Marigold Scott Hair & Makeup

Invitations and Paper Goods: Dogwood Blossom Stationery & Invitation Studio

{Inspiration} “Sweet as Tea” Southern Glam Styled Shoot

Posted on December 3, 2014 by dogwoodblossomstationery

Dogwood Blossom Stationery, Bumby Photography, Ocoee Lakeshore Center, Table Numbers

Dogwood Blossom Stationery, Bumby Photography, Ocoee Lakeshore Center, Table Numbers with Centerpiece

Earlier in the year, we were thrilled to be a part of a Southern glam styled shoot to promote the grand opening of the new Ocoee Lakeshore Center. We worked alongside talented event professionals, including Bumby Photography and perfectionist planner, Anna Christine Events, showcasing Southern sophistication in the ‘Sweet as Tea, Meant to Be’ theme. The array of soft green, buttery yellow, vibrant peach, white and gold gave the shoot a welcoming atmosphere.

The romantic color palette flowed through our custom invitations and paper goods as we used a folding invitation with a custom, delicate vintage floral pattern on the interior, and a gold foiled monogram on the exterior. Response enclosures were contained in a moss green satin ribbon-lined enclosure band with die cut monogram.

We carried the exquisite shape of the invitation over to the exclusively designed dinner menus that were nestled into a pocket of white satin on each gold charger from A Chair Affair. Adding a pale green border and a floral element, they matched the place cards that were attached to tea bags with complimenting ribbon. The table numbers were gold foil with a chic vine detail on white card stock.

For the drink and hors d’oeuvres menus, we layered the Southern selections on top of the floral card stock carried over from the inside of the invitations, giving a lovely framed effect to the display. The custom made Arnold Palmer take-home bar favors detailed the recipe for the Southern cocktail.

From the floral arrangements in white milk glass vases with a hand-picked feel, to the intricate detail of the five-tier wedding cake designed by Cut the Cake, to the whimsical flair of the ‘Meant to Be’ pennant-style banner, we loved the Southern elegance of this shoot!

Thank you to all of the amazing vendors who made this styled shoot a success.

Venue: Ocoee Lakeshore Center

Photography: Bumby Photography

Event Design and Coordination: Anna Christine Events

Floral: Lee James Floral Design

Lighting and Drape: Standing Ovation Entertainment

Catering: Arthur’s Catering

Dessert buffet: Hello Sugar!

Cake: Cut the Cake

Linens: Over the Top

Video: Ocean Video Photography

Make Up and Hair: Live Art by Julie

Dresses: Alfred Angelo

Suit: Absolutely Fitting

Chairs: A Chair Affair

Invitations and Paper Goods: Dogwood Blossom Stationery & Invitation Studio

{Inspiration} Halloween-inspired, Dark Glam Wedding Shoot

Posted on October 29, 2014 by dogwoodblossomstationery

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Bumby Photography, Dogwood Blossom Stationery, Orlando weddings, escort cards

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Bumby Photography, Dogwood Blossom Stationery, Orlando weddings, couple portrait

Imagine a wedding on Halloween…what do you envision? Instead of the commercially prevalent orange pumpkins and witches riding on brooms, a more glamorous route was taken for this styled shoot. We were so excited to work with some of our favorite event professionals, including Lee Forrest Design, Two Sweets Bake Shop, Everything Cake, and Bumby Photography, at an amazing location–the stunningly dramatic Grand Bohemian Hotel Orlando. Imagined by Two Sweets Bake Shop and designed in partnership with Mobella Events, this team of wedding pros produced a romantic look full of candles and decadence with touches of whimsy here and there.

Rich purples and vivid red were used as accent colors to the inky black and gleaming gold that took center stage for the color scheme. Both the invitations and the menus used gold foil on black stock. The invitation was layered on top of gold metallic and black stock with a thick black satin ribbon tied in a bow on one side. Gold foil was used to create an ornate frame-like border around the playful text: telling guests that “the wicked pleasure of your company is requested” and reiterating the slightly morbid sentiment “’til death do us part.” Branch-like artwork capped the top and bottom of the invitation, and a tiny bat was placed at the bottom for a classic Halloween touch.

The same artwork from the invitation was used on the black menus. The round shape of the menus was created by die-cut to fit perfectly on the vintage china from A Chair Affair. We assumed that the cake from Everything Cake was a “death by chocolate” cake! Speaking of decadence, Two Sweets Bake Shop outdid themselves with the amazing dessert buffet. We created tent cards for the various sweets (also gold foil on black) that warned guests: “antidote as yet unavailable.” Bats and skulls and cross bones added a decorative accent that brought back the Halloween theme.

We channeled classic Halloween decor when creating the escort card table. Using our new printed wood technique, we created “tombstones” for the escort cards along with a sign for guests to “find your resting place.” Each card read “here lies,” then the guest’s name, the their “plot” number (the table number). The cards were placed amongst moss for full graveyard effect. The guests knew they were at the correct table when they found the coordinating printed wood table numbers listing their plot number.

We loved that this shoot was so detailed! From the tiny spider on our escort card table sign, to the rosary cross in the bride’s bouquet, to the Day of the Dead figurines on the dessert buffet, everything was so well thought out. We could definitely see this styled shoot translating into a real-life wedding full of beautifully personal touches.

If this dark glam look is totally “you,” contact us for a consultation. We can help you create the perfect paper goods for your wedding or special event.

So thrilled to have been part of this team! A huge thank you and congratulations to all of the vendors involved in this shoot:

Venue: The Grand Bohemian Hotel Orlando

Planner: Mobella Events

Photography: Bumby Photography

Dessert Buffet: Two Sweets Bake Shop

Cake: Everything Cake

Floral and Decor: Lee Forrest Design

Wedding & Reception Gowns: Modern Bridal Shop

Video: Seltzer Films

Draping: Quest Drape

Hair & Makeup: Marigold Scott

Jewelry: Monarch Jewelry & Art

Lighting: Elegant Entertainment DJ & Video Services

Tuxedo: Absolutely Fitting

Guest Table Linens: GBS Linens

Dessert Buffet Linen: Wildflower Linens

Tables, Chairs, China Rentals: A Chair Affair

Stationery: Dogwood Blossom Stationery & Invitation Studio

Models: Nathaniel Lyra, Jackie Nixon

{Inspiration} Romantic Floral-filled Garden Wedding Styled Shoot

Posted on September 25, 2014 by dogwoodblossomstationery

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Wings of Glory Photography, Dogwood Blossom Stationery, Orlando Weddings, invite on charger

Wings of Glory Photography, Dogwood Blossom Stationery, Orlando Weddings, stationery

Wings of Glory Photography, Dogwood Blossom Stationery, Orlando Weddings, ceremony sign

Wings of Glory Photography, Dogwood Blossom Stationery, Orlando Weddings, menu

Wings of Glory Photography, Dogwood Blossom Stationery, Orlando Weddings, table stationery

Wings of Glory Photography, Dogwood Blossom Stationery, Orlando Weddings, table numbers

Wings of Glory Photography, Dogwood Blossom Stationery, Orlando Weddings, escort cards

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Wings of Glory Photography, Dogwood Blossom Stationery, Orlando Weddings, reception

Wings of Glory Photography, Dogwood Blossom Stationery, Orlando Weddings, desserts

Wings of Glory Photography, Dogwood Blossom Stationery, Orlando Weddings, cake

Wings of Glory Photography, Dogwood Blossom Stationery, Orlando Weddings, outdoor reception

Wings of Glory Photography, Dogwood Blossom Stationery, Orlando Weddings, couple

Last year, we were a part of this gorgeous garden-inspired styled shoot that looks like it was straight out of a fairy tale! The Garden Chateau‘s classic interior and atmospheric grounds set the stage for the planning team at Anna Christine Events to design a romantic wedding scene. Bright pinks, shimmering gold, and warm wood tones set a color palette that was dreamy and timeless. Wings of Glory Photography did a fantastic job capturing all of the details. Looks like others agreed: we were beyond thrilled that Beautiful Bride Magazine not only published the shoot, but featured it on their cover!

We used floral artwork on our invitations and paper goods to emphasize the garden theme of the shoot. Blooms in various shades of pink and red with bright greenery burst from the corners of our designs. The invitations were mounted on petal pink stock and backed by a sophisticated gold stripe with coordinating envelopes lined with the striped paper. A calligraphy-like script in metallic gold was used to write the couple’s names. We used this romantic script throughout our paper goods with other important text printed in a classic serif font.

Our double-sided keepsake menu cards featured the couple’s names, the venue, and the date on one side. The gold stripe pattern created a “picket fence” design that bordered the bottom of the card. On the reverse, the courses of the meal were written in metallic gold. Of course, pink flowers graced both sides of the cards.

We created other fantastic paper goods for the shoot, including escort cards, table number signs, chair back signs for the head table, and a “This Way to the Wedding” sign. To keep a consistent look, we continued the font styles, metallic gold, and floral designs throughout the stationery suite. Our escort cards had a little extra detail that made them that much more special: the inside of the tent cards featured the gold stripe pattern seen on the invitations.

Anna Christine Events created two different ceremonies and two different receptions: one indoor and one outdoor of each! We especially liked the outdoor reception, with its long farm tables from A Chair Affair, glowing candelabras, and market string lights. Of course, a garden-themed wedding wouldn’t be complete without an abundance of flowers! Flowers By Lesley did an absolutely amazing job creating a luscious environment, decorating everything from the banisters of the grand staircase, to a sweet tree swing, to the wedding arch. The candelabras were clustered with blossoms and the cake by Iva’s Cake Place looked divine with Lesley’s floral touches. The bride carried a beautiful beautiful bouquet of pink garden roses and cascading greenery, which was also seen gracing her blonde ringlets.

Contact us if you loved the look of this styled shoot. We can’t wait to hear your ideas and make wedding invitations and paper goods that are uniquely YOU!

We are so proud to have participated in this shoot! Thank you to each and every wedding professional involved for their contributions to such a lovely outcome:

Venue: The Garden Chateau

Planner and Event Designer: Anna Christine Events

Photography: Wings of Glory Photography

Floral: Flowers By Lesley

Cake: Iva’s Cake Place

Cupcakes and Cake Pops: RW Chocolate Fountains

Catering and Indoor Reception Linens: Bjoely Event Services

Chairs, Chargers, Pews and Farm Tables: A Chair Affair

Glassware and Accent Pieces: RW Events

Outdoor Reception Linens: BBJ Linen

Officiant: A Beautiful Ceremony, Rev. Kevin Knox

Dance Floor: Nelson’s Tents and Events

Hair and Makeup: Kristy’s On-Location Makeup Artistry & Hair Design

Dresses: Alfred Angelo

Menswear: Absolutely Fitting

Invitations and Paper Goods: Dogwood Blossom Stationery

{Inspiration} Patriotic Wedding Shoot in "Red, White, and Bloom"

Posted on August 20, 2014 by dogwoodblossomstationery

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Beautiful flowers abound in this playful, Americana-themed shoot captured by Claire Pacelli Photography and coordinated by Michele Butler Events. Showcasing bright reds, whites and blues, bold stripes, and oversized flowers, this gorgeously modern shoot is truly special. We are excited that it was recently featured on Every Last Detail!

We created a folding invitation featuring wide horizontal stripes in navy and silver foil. Inside, the folder is printed with white and navy stripes, and the invitation is die-cut. The response enclosure is also die-cut and is contained within a navy satin ribbon enclosure band adorned with a die-cut monogram. A contrasting poppy print lines the dark blue envelope, for a colorful floral surprise. We created a monogram of the bride and groom’s initials that is featured prominently on both the envelope and the RSVP card.

The poppies, stripes and frames are carried throughout the paper goods. Featuring these motifs, the cheerful escort cards are mounted on folded navy tent cards. Displayed on the brilliant red chargers provided by BBJ Linens, our handcrafted menus also feature the charming monogram on the top header. A red fabric ribbon with notched ends is a perfect custom addition that gives a lovely textural effect, running vertically through the menu.

The exquisite floors of the Wyndham Resort International Drive were the inspiration for the entire shoot! The oversized flowers and intense hues gave birth to the concept for “Red, White and Bloom” and inspired the rest of the decor. Over The Top Rental Linens created the perfect homage to Americana with the dynamic striped fabric background for the ceremony. We also love the eye-popping, patriotic floral arrangements by Atmospheres Floral and Décor which used a veritable garden of roses, tulips, and ranunculus.

For the candy buffet by Sweet Bliss Couture Candy Catering, our custom tags adorn the displays with navy striped ribbon, elegant script and the lovely poppy motif. A three-tiered wedding cake by Anna Cakes is the perfect finishing touch, with a rich red floral ruffle, subtle lace textures and bold stripes, topped with a single red rose.

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We would like to thank everyone involved for their beautiful work in creating this shoot:

Venue: Wyndham Resort International Drive

Event Designer: Michele Butler Events

Photographer: Claire Pacelli Photography

Cake: Anna Cakes

Flowers and Decor: Atmospheres Floral and Décor

Candy Buffet: Sweet Bliss Couture Candy Catering

Linens: Over The Top Rental Linens

Chargers: BBJ Linens

Rentals: Orlando Wedding and Party Rentals

Hair and Makeup: Jasmine Doublette

Dress: Calvet Couture Bridal Boutique

Groom’s Attire: Absolutely Fitting

Invitations and paper goods: Dogwood Blossom Stationery

{Inspiration} Modern Southern Wedding Photo Shoot in Gold and Peach

Posted on July 11, 2014 by dogwoodblossomstationery

ArtPhotoSoul, Cypress Grove Estate, Dogwood Blossom Stationery, bouquet

ArtPhotoSoul, Cypress Grove Estate, Dogwood Blossom Stationery, head table

We were so pleased to be a part of this gorgeous photo shoot that was featured on Munaluchi Bride! Captured by ArtPhotoSoul, the golden affair added a shimmering glow to the landscape of the beautiful Grove House at Cypress Grove. RW Events coordinated all of the details that created this modern Southern look, from the dazzling cakes by Wendy Woo Cakes to the lush floral work by Windermere Flowers and Gifts.

Gold and white were the main colors of the day, with accents of peach. The tablescape featured traditional elements, such as the white-washed wooden table, mixed with modern pieces, like the acrylic ghost chairs and white leather lounge furniture. This combination of modern and classic Southern looks continued throughout the decor and paper goods.

The invitations and paper goods bore classic typography to match the elegance of the event. We used metallic golden peach ink printed on white paper to coordinate with the color scheme. The envelopes and menu backings were a warm, weathered metallic gold. We kept all of the paper goods clean-looking with few embellishments to create a modern feel.

We were honored to be a part of this gorgeous shoot! Thank you to the following fabulous wedding professionals for all of their contributions:

Photography: ArtPhotoSoul

Planning and Coordination: RW Events

Venue: Grove House at Cypress Grove

Invitations and paper goods: Dogwood Blossom Stationery & Invitation Studio

Floral: Windermere Flowers and Gifts

Rentals: Hitched Event Rentals

Cake: Wendy Woo Cakes

Video: Imprint Cinema

Bride’s gown and accessories: The Collection

Make Up Artist: Absolutely Gorgeous Brides

Tux: Absolutely Fitting