{News + Inspiration} Modern Citrus Styled Shoot on Wedding Lovely

Posted on April 15, 2014 by dogwoodblossomstationery

Clearly in Focus, Garden Chateau, Dogwood Blossom Stationery

We are excited to announce that the “Modern Citrus” wedding inspiration photo shoot that we were a part of has been published! Wedding Lovely recently released this beautiful blog, with behind-the-scenes details provided by Bluegrass Chic. Read on for more beautiful photos by Clearly In Focus Photography from this very summery shoot.

Orange wedding invitation by Dogwood Blossom Stationery

Orange wedding invitations created by Dogwood Blossom Stationery

We created a series of paper goods in crisp white and bright orange, accented with branches of oranges and their blossoms. The invitation, RSVP card, and guest information card were all nestled in a custom folder.

Dogwood Blossom Stationery at Garden Chateau

Clearly In Focus Photography, Dogwood Blossom Stationery citrus themed paper goods

The dessert table is so inviting! Its multiple, cheerful treats were surrounded by bright floral and fruit. Two Sweets Bake Shop provided the various cookies and adorable cupcakes and Party Flavors Custom Cakes created the amazingly detailed cake. The citrus-colored cloth linens for the dessert table and cocktail station were supplied by Cloth Connection.

Custom signature drink sign by Dogwood Blossom Stationery

Custom wedding paper goods by Dogwood Blossom Stationery

For the drink station, created by Two Sweets Bake Shop, we designed a custom sign for the signature drinks: mimosas and rum runners! The Florida citrus-themed bar also included orange liqueur, limoncello, small batch Florida rum, and (of course) fresh-squeezed local orange juice.

Dogwood Blossom Stationery citrus themed photo shoot

Custom wedding menus by Dogwood Blossom Stationery

Custom table name cards by Dogwood Blossom Stationery

How gorgeous is this guest table? Oranges, lemons and limes were mixed into matching floral arrangements by Bluegrass Chic. Wildflower Linens supplied the bright white table cloth with floral cut-outs and custom leather chair back covers for A Chair Affair‘s white chiavari chairs. Our menu card was tied around the sunny yellow napkins, and our table card used a citrus-inspired name.

Custom wedding favor labels by Dogwood Blossom Stationery

Jars of orange marmalade served double duty as favors and escort cards, thanks to the labels we created. Each label paired a guest’s name with their table name and was adorned with the orange blossom image.

Citrus inspired wedding with Dogwood Blossom Stationery

If you didn’t look already, make sure you read the blog on Wedding Lovely!

Thank you to all of the wedding and event professionals that we had the pleasure of working with on this shoot:

Venue: Garden Chateau

Styling: Save the Date Wedding & Event Design

Photography: Clearly In Focus Photography

Floral: Bluegrass Chic

Dessert Buffet and Drink Station: Two Sweets Bake Shop

Cake: Party Flavors Custom Cakes

Linens (Dessert Table, Cocktail Station): Cloth Connection

Linens (Guest Table): Wildflower Linens

Chiavari Chairs, Tables, Decorative Chargers: A Chair Affair

Makeup Artist: Brides Be Beautiful

Dresses: Modern Bridal Shop

Custom Invitations and Paper Goods: Dogwood Blossom Stationery

{Inspiration} Great Gatsby Styled Shoot at Church Street Ballroom

Posted on April 3, 2014 by dogwoodblossomstationery

The roaring twenties was a time of wealth, reform and an ongoing party. This Great Gatsby theme put together by Misty Miotto‘s team encompasses all there is to love about this age, with a modern swing to keep it relevant. Follow the marvelous photographer on a journey to the past.

The 20s introduced a “new woman” and ladies everywhere were breaking traditions in everything–especially in fashion. Here, the model brides are no exception with bobbed hair styles, bejeweled hair pieces, lavish jewelry and dresses from The Collection Bridal which did an incredible job capturing the essence of the era.

The bride’s look is a delicate balance between something new and something borrowed. Her hairpiece, gloves, jewelry and veil are all borrowed from the twenties while her dress has a modern bodice with simple details–making it the perfect canvas for her more expressive pieces. The attention to detail makes this look work without being costume-like.

The name “Golden Era” is extremely prominent in the color selection for the decor. The golden, ruffled table covers from Over the Top use texture to add variation and the feathered centerpieces add the free flowing breeze of the period. The Church Street Ballroom is the ideal place to hold such an event because architecturally it enhances the theme with its symmetrical design, high ceilings and large columns. All of these factors give guests a chance to Charleston the night away in style.

Our escort cards, table numbers, menus, and invitations are no exception to the glitz and glamour of the signature tune. Staying golden, the creamy background with simple line design stands out when put against the gilded surfaces. We used an Art Deco-inspired font that looks like they were created almost a century ago. The invitations were nestled in gold mesh pouches embellished with sequins and glass beads and placed in gold invitation boxes lined with white faux fur. Talk about decadence!

Our Mr. and Mrs. chair back signs were used to hold the place of the new couple. Simple, elegant and most importantly–easy to tell who are the guests of honor!

This cake by Party Flavors focuses on the elegance of the era by adorning the layers with a simple collection of pearl necklaces cascading from a flower.

From the ceremony to the reception and to the moment the last guest exits, this Great Gatsby-themed wedding will be sure to leave an everlasting impression.

The collective effort of all the vendors involved made this extravaganza come together beautifully. Watch the video that Key Moment Films put together to see some awesome behind-the-scenes shots:

http://vimeo.com/40839193

Are you a Great Gatsby bride? See more photos and read reviews on these sites:

http://www.bellethemagazine.com/2012/09/great-gatsby-wedding-inspiration-all.html

http://bridechic.blogspot.com/2013/01/the-jazz-age-bride.html

http://www.bridalguide.com/blogs/bridal-buzz/gatsby-wedding-inspiration

http://www.savvydeetsbridal.com/2013/03/styled-shoot-great-gatsby-inspiration.html

Thank you to all of the event professionals involved for all of their hard work!

Venue: The Ballroom at Church Street

Photographer: Misty Miotto

Videographer: Key Moment Films

Floral: Weddings By Carly Ane’s

Rentals: A Chair Affair

Cake: Party Flavors

Dresses: The Collection Bridal

Makeup Artist: Beaute Speciale

Linens: Over the Top

Lighting: Simply Lighting

Transportation: VIP Transportation Group of Orlando

Chocolate Fountain: Hello Sugar!

Tux: Tuxedos to You

Aisle Runner: Artistic Aisle Runners

Stylist: Loftis Production Services

Harpist: Christine McPhail

Invitations and Paper Goods: Dogwood Blossom Stationery

{Real Wedding} Kerry and Steve's Skull and Roses Wedding

Posted on March 25, 2014 by dogwoodblossomstationery

Kerry and Steve had a wedding that was perfectly them – skulls and roses in scarlet, black, and champagne. Not a second went by without full-hearted smiles and encores of laughter from guests and vendors alike. But don’t take our word for it, get in on all of the excitement with these amazing pictures capturing every moment!

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KerryandSteve_Skulls and Rosses_DBS_rings, hanger, dress, shoes

We firmly believe that your wedding should be about you: your love story, your personality, your style. Kerry and Steve really exemplified this idea, and we had a blast helping bring the idea to life for such an amazing couple. Every paper good, from their save-the-date and wedding invitations to their table numbers and signage, was designed with couple’s bold spirit in mind.

Kerry and Steve’s wedding invitation used a bright red pocket folder printed with roses and their monogram. Inside, their invitation wording was inset against a layer of calligraphic scrollwork, which made their slightly gothic invitation very elegant and striking.

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During the ceremony, the handsome ring bearer waltzed down the aisle with rings in one hand and our custom sign in the other. The black and red print popped against the pearlized champagne background. Of course, the clever little ring bearer knew the sign could double as a face mask. (Love that photo!)

The ballroom at Buena Vista Palace was grand and elegant. Sleek black table linens accompanied by splashes of red accented the strikingly crafted black and white details on the walls and ceiling. Guests were encouraged to find their seats with custom-wrapped sweets. Every chocolate bar was wrapped with a coordinating wrapper that contained their name and seating assignment. We alternated red and black foil for a color pop.

The centerpieces commanded attention against the jet black table linens. Dimly lit candles and fiery red roses floated in vases of water as if suspended in time. Our table numbers tied in perfectly with the display.

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KerryandSteve_Skulls and Rosses_DBS_bride and groom

Working with Kerry and Steve was anything but dull. We had an incredible time working with the couple and are so happy to hear that they are now expecting a little bundle of joy to add to the excitement! Thank you to all of the vendors who helped create such an amazing wedding day.

Venue: Buena Vista Palace

Photography: Norman Yu Photography

DJ: White Rose Entertainment

Invitations and Paper Goods: Dogwood Blossom Stationery

{Real Wedding} Amanda & Joe's Classic Botanical Wedding

Posted on March 18, 2014 by dogwoodblossomstationery

The Country Club of Orlando was buzzing with excitement on Amanda and Joe’s fun-filled wedding day. Between the rockin’ music from The Blues Factor Band, the cheerful hues of the décor, and the loving smiles on the couple’s faces, every inch of the room was bursting with pure delight. Every eye-catching color and whimsical touch was tied together by the experts at Michele Butler Events. Claire Pacelli Photography captured theses stunning photos, while Eric Horner Films crafted a beautiful video for the couple to look back on for years to come.

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Inspired by the beautiful Audubon-style florals, birds, and insects, the invitations were designed to be timeless and romantic. If invitations could grow in a garden, they would most likely look something like this!

Walking into the reception was like entering a garden in full bloom. The floral arrangements by Lee Forrest Design were nothing short of stunning. Swirls of deep violet, orange, peach, and pink flowers danced around the room adorned with beautiful butterflies. Bright and shimmering crystals added that extra sparkle to every eye. The bride and groom even included a form of entertainment for the little guests at the grand affair.

We especially loved this very personal touch – lovely memorial cards to remember Amanda’s mom and Joe’s parents, along with a display of framed photos. The vintage floral design was even carried onto the dinner and hors d’oeurves menus.

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We loved the bride and groom’s enthusiasm to share their big day! Our pretty and neat hashtag sign showed guests how to post the images on the web.

We absolutely loved designing the stationery for Amanda and Joe’s garden-inspired soirée. It was a pleasure working with you all! Thanks Amanda and Joe!

A special thank you to all of the wedding experts that brought this day to life!

Photography: Claire Pacelli Photography

Planner: Michele Butler Events

Reception Venue: Country Club of Orlando

Invitations & Paper Goods: Dogwood Blossom Stationery

Florist: Lee Forrest Design

Band: The Blues Factor Band

Videography: Eric Horner Films

{Real Wedding} Kellee and Derek’s Blue and White Country Club Chic Wedding

Posted on February 13, 2014 by dogwoodblossomstationery

Weber Photography, TPC Sawgrass, Bay Bouquet, Dogwood Blossom1

Kellee and Derek married in July of 2012. The romantic atmosphere of TPC Sawgrass added to this traditional wedding, which had some amazing custom touches. Kellee wore separate bridal looks for the ceremony and reception, including a change of hair and jewelry! Her gowns from Priscilla of Boston and Martina Liana, Lace Mary Jane by Jimmy Choo shoes, and gorgeous make up by Maureen Riley made this beautiful bride into a show-stopper. Weber Photography captured the magical moments seen here, and Maverick Entertainment crafted a film for the couple to enjoy for years to come.

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The elegance of our creamy white and navy blue invitations and paper goods added to the wedding’s country club chic styling. Alexa Pulitzer designed the cipher, which featured two intertwined “M”s to symbolize the union of their families. The couple used this personal detail to connect all of the paper goods.

We designed their wedding invitation using textured warm white papers and pearlized midnight blue. Kellee and Derek chose a custom-printed folder with an enclosure band inside containing their custom cipher and their names. To surprise guests with a truly personal touch, we printed a fish tail on the back of the invitation that represented varying aspects of the couple’s love story, from their religious roots to the groom’s favorite pasttime. This “surprise element” fish tail was reflected again on the back of the programs and table numbers. Even their wedding cake had a surprise fish tail on the back!

Weber Photography, TPC Sawgrass, Bay Bouquet, Dogwood Blossomb

Weber Photography, TPC Sawgrass, Bay Bouquet, Dogwood Blossoma

Our charming banner-style aisle sign reserved the aisle for the bridal party, and guests were greeted at the ceremony by our sign that asked guests to “choose a seat, not a side.”

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Weber Photography, TPC Sawgrass, Bay Bouquet, Dogwood Blossom4

Weber Photography, TPC Sawgrass, Dogwood Blossom Stationery, custom ceremony paper goods

Bay Bouquet organized a neutral-toned reception, decorating the room in soft tans, mahogany chiavari chairs, gold accents and soft yellow lighting. Their white flowers with pops of pink and blue were the centerpiece of every table.

Weber Photography, TPC Sawgrass, Dogwood Blossom Stationery, head table

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Weber Photography, TPC Sawgrass, Dogwood Blossom Stationery, centerpiece

Weber Photography, TPC Sawgrass, Dogwood Blossom Stationery, custom table numbers

The couple had fun with the detailed wedding cake, created by Classic Cakes, and even more fun on the dance floor! They hired a great band, Az Izz, who kept the dance floor in motion the entire night.

Weber Photography, TPC Sawgrass, Dogwood Blossom Stationery reception papers, cake

Weber photography, TPC Sawgrass, Dogwood Blossom Stationery, dance

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Weber Photography, TPC Sawgrass, Dogwood Blossom Stationery, custom wedding papers

Weber Photography, TPC Sawgrass, Dogwood Blossom Stationery, getaway car

Working on this wedding was a blast! Thank you Kellee and Derek, for choosing to work with Dogwood Blossom Stationery to create your custom wedding papers!

Thank you to all of the amazing wedding professionals involved:

Venue: TPC Sawgrass

Officiant: Joby Martin

Photographer: Weber Photography

Videographer: Maverick Entertainment

Floral & Decor: Bay Bouquet

Band: Az Izz

Bride’s Ceremony Dress: Priscilla of Boston

Bride’s Reception Dress: Martina Liana

Bride Shoes: Lace Mary Jane by Jimmy Choo

Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Bari Jay

Makeup Artist: Maureen Riley

Cake: Classic Cakes

Cipher Designer: Alexa Pulitzer

Custom Invitations and Paper Goods: Dogwood Blossom Stationery

{Inspiration} Fresh-Squeezed: A Rustic Lemonade Stand Wedding

Posted on February 8, 2014 by dogwoodblossomstationery

Dogwood Blossom Stationery, Wing of Glory Photography, Lemonade stand, bride and groom

Imagine a simpler time, spending a sunny afternoon sharing crisp cool lemonade. Childhood pastimes, like a lemonade stand, can be great inspiration for a memorable wedding.

The charm of this vintage-tinged daydream was captured by the Wings of Glory photo team and brought to life by the coordination of Vows Wedding & Event Planning. We had a wonderful time squeezing gallons of romance and joy into the invitations and paper goods that we created for this lemonade stand-inspired photoshoot.

These amazing photos capture the couple’s warm love and the effortless setting of the shoot.

Dogwood Blossom Stationery, Bring out the Beauty in You

Wings Of Glory, Dogwood Blossom Stationery, sunny lemonade wedding

The talented team at Bring out the Beauty in You enhanced the bride’s natural beauty to go along with this youthful theme. Her sun-kissed look was perfect with the glowing afternoon light!

Dogwood Blossom Stationery, Wings of Glory Photography, wedding invitation, wedding menu, lemonade wedding

Our paper goods were designed in yellow, blush pink, and gray, with a combination of stripes and lattice. The invitations used a layer of yellow striped seersucker fabric, were wrapped with cotton twine strung with an adorable yellow button, and encased in a custom-sewn burlap envelope. The hang tag-shaped menu cards reflected the decor’s rustic farm style, and had an added detail of jute twine.

Dogwood Blossom Stationery, Wings of Glory Photography, table cards, lemonade wedding

Dogwood Blossom Stationery, Wings of Glory Photography, Lemonade wedding, table place cards

The escort cards were displayed on a distressed yellow dresser with a backdrop of burlap streamers, adding to the rustic flavor. A yellow polka-dot border encircled each antique-style typeset number, and we backed the round cut-outs with burlap.

Dogwood Blossom Stationery, Wings of Glory Photography, wedding table number, lemonade wedding

Doogwood Blossom Stationery, Wings of Glory Photography, wedding reception table inspiration, lemonade wedding

We absolutely loved how effortless our table numbers looked amongst the white flowers, which the Flower Lady casually placed in mason jars. Sprigs of lavender and sliced lemon accents were just slivers of the amazing details.

Wings of Glory, Dogwood Blossom Stationery, Lemonade-inpsired candy buffet

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Dogwood Blossom Stationery, Wings of Glory Photography, yellow ombre wedding cake, lemonade

The lemon fresh inspiration was carried through with some delicious sweet treats. The dessert buffet included pink lemonade-colored popcorn, pink and yellow rock candy, soft pastel French macarons, and a breathtaking cake creation by Wendy Woo Cakes.

Wings Of Glory, Dogwood Blossom Stationery, 2 + Hue vintage furniture

Dogwood Blossom Stationery custom wedding chair signs

The furniture and design details by RW Events created an authentic atmosphere of a stylishly vintage farm. The head table was set with mismatched chairs. We love the way our playful custom chair signs turned out: “He’s mine” and “She’s mine,” in case guests had any doubt! Our drink tags, below, continued the burlap motif seen on the rest of the paper goods. What a cute way to send your guests a loving message!

Dogwwod Blossm Stationery, Wings of Glory Photography, wedding drink tags, lemonade wedding

In addition to these stunning photos, Lucid Productions recorded every candid kiss. Check out the full video, we think it captures the romance of the afternoon: http://vimeo.com/43376314

Working with great designers, like our colleagues seen here, brings the best dreams and visions to life. We were honored to team up with some of central Florida’s finest wedding professionals and that Style Me Pretty wrote about our creative collaboration.

Thank you to everyone involved:

Photography: Wings of Glory

Videography: Lucid Productions

Planner and Organizer: Vows Wedding & Event Planning

Floral: The Flower Lady

Furniture and china rentals: RW Events

Pastry: Wendy Woo Cakes

Makeup artist: Bring out the Beauty in You

Custom invitations and paper goods: Dogwood Blossom Stationery