{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} Halloween-inspired, Dark Glam Wedding Shoot

Posted on October 29, 2014 by dogwoodblossomstationery

Bumby Photography, Dogwood Blossom Stationery, Orlando weddings, invitation

Bumby Photography, Dogwood Blossom Stationery, Orlando weddings, escort card table

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

Bumby Photography, Dogwood Blossom Stationery, Orlando weddings, escort card table sign

Bumby Photography, Dogwood Blossom Stationery, Orlando weddings, table sign

Bumby Photography, Dogwood Blossom Stationery, Orlando weddings, dessert tag

Bumby Photography, Dogwood Blossom Stationery, Orlando weddings, dessert buffet

Bumby Photography, Dogwood Blossom Stationery, Orlando weddings, banquet

Bumby Photography, Dogwood Blossom Stationery, Orlando weddings, bouquet

Bumby Photography, Dogwood Blossom Stationery, Orlando weddings, centerpiece

Bumby Photography, Dogwood Blossom Stationery, Orlando weddings, cake

Bumby Photography, Dogwood Blossom Stationery, Orlando weddings, couple with table

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

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} Outdoor Winter Wedding Photo Shoot

Posted on August 29, 2014 by dogwoodblossomstationery

Bumby Photography, Dogwood Blossom Stationery, Wekiwa State Park, winter invitation suite

Bumby Photography, Dogwood Blossom Stationery, Wekiwa State Park, wedding sign

Bumby Photography, Dogwood Blossom Stationery, Wekiwa State Park, cake

Bumby Photography, Dogwood Blossom Stationery, Wekiwa State Park, bride and groom

It may be the end of summer here in Florida, but we’re thinking about cooler temperatures. We were honored to be a part of this wintery photo shoot in 2012 with Bumby Photography (then known as Kristina Grimm Photography). This styled shoot was even featured on Style Me Pretty! Make sure you read the feature here.

The look of this shoot reflected the rustic touches of the location, Wekiwa State Park Boys Youth Ranch, with blue tones, silver, and warm white. We created our invitations and paper goods using icy blue and kraft-colored stock with snowflake borders and a pinecone motif.

The invitations were printed on matte white, layered onto cool blue shantung satin, and backed with a textured white stock for a luxe, layered look. A rustic brown pinecone was featured prominently at the top of the invitation and on the response envelope. A sky blue embroidery pattern was used as a border, and also lined the invitation envelopes. Both the invitation and response card were enclosed in kraft brown envelopes. We added a bow in blue twisted paper eco-twine wrapped around the envelope for a finishing touch.

Pinecones and snowflakes continued through the rest of the paper goods that we made. Our napkin-cuff menus were printed on matte white and layered onto kraft and designed to wrap around the napkins for a pretty presentation. We also created a “wedding this way” sign to direct guests to the ceremony, which was tacked to a pine tree and accented by some of the beautiful floral by Fairbanks Florist. To complete our stationery suite, we made simple white escort cards with each guest’s name printed in a lowercase handwriting script, then layered the cards onto sturdy, textured white tent cards.

The winter wonderland really showed through in the rest of the decor as well. The all-white wedding cake by Everything Cake featured white nonpareils and sparkling white sanding sugar to represent the snow that Floridians can only dream of. Hand-painted appliqués in icy blue and silvery gray completed the stunning four-tier cake. We also especially loved the bouquet! Creamy roses and softly-colored flowers were mixed with silver-toned dusty miller and smoky succulents, all wrapped in burlap and tied with brown string.

If you are planning a winter wedding, and were inspired by this look, contact us for your design consultation.

Thank you to all of the wedding professionals involved for making this a beautiful photo shoot:

Photography: Bumby Photography

Photo Shoot Venue: Wekiwa State Park Boys Youth Ranch in Apopka, Florida

Floral Design: Fairbanks Florist

Wedding Cake: Everything Cake

Furniture: Custom by Bumby Photography

Hair + Makeup: Marigold Scott

Cinematography: Imprint Cinema

Invitations and Paper Goods: Dogwood Blossom Stationery

{Inspiration} Bright and Bold Styled Shoot in Pink and Orange

Posted on July 29, 2014 by dogwoodblossomstationery

Rachel V Photography, Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Dogwood Blossom Stationery, aisle sign

Rachel V Photography, Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Dogwood Blossom Stationery, confetti bar

Rachel V Photography, Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Dogwood Blossom Stationery, cake

Recently featured on Wedding Chicks, this truly unique shoot depicts what it would be like to be wedded in a garden wonderland. Forget small splashes of color, this shoot embraces bright, vivacious hues of popping pinks and outrageous oranges to make a dazzling kaleidoscope on the greenscape of the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs. Perfectly planned by Mobella Events, this shoot was captured by the talented Rachel V Photography.

An absolute paradise for any sweet tooth, Two Sweets Bake Shop created a stunning dessert buffet complete with brownie-stuffed tulips, naked cakes, chocolate-drizzled baked pears, pina coladas, and adorably unique gumball necklaces. Everything Cake created not one, but TWO amazing and perfect cakes – one bright, bold and whimsical, and one colorful but quietly muted. Pair the out-of-this-world treats with the extraordinary floral by Lee Forrest Design and rentals and decor by A Chair Affair, and the look is absolutely stunning.

We created a layered invitation featuring bright orange, pink, and green botanical-style florals, colorful butterflies, and bees. To help tone the bright colors, we included a shimmering pearlized gold layer and a custom-printed contemporary-patterned backing in light blue. The suite included a custom envelope liner printed with the same blue pattern, and the response envelope was detailed with buzzing bees. Place-setting menus reflected the style of the invitation. We added an emerald green hummingbird, kept the pearlized gold as the backing layer, and affixed mini butterflies in a selection of bright colors to the top corner of each menu, which added a unique dimensional touch.

For a huge dose of color, we created an escort card display using die-cut “fluttering butterflies” in fuchsia, tangerine, chartreuse, lilac purple, and sky blue, printed with guests’ names and table assignments. We created a sweet “Meant to Bee” strung banner that can double as an aisle sign at the ceremony and a decor item on the dessert buffet or cake table.

One of our favorite details of this shoot was the confetti bar! We created simple die-cut signs for this super fun display of colorful puff balls, paper shreds, and sequin confetti. Seriously, is there anything more festive and fun than a confetti toss?

Make sure you watch all of the details in this beautiful video by Sugar Pop Films: http://vimeo.com/96244353

We can help you create a festive atmosphere for your next event from start to finish, from custom save-the-dates to personalized thank you cards. Contact us here for your design consultation.

As always, thank you to all of the event professionals involved. The following vendors made this shoot a dream come true:

Venue: Florida Federation of Garden Clubs

Photography: Rachel V Photography

Coordinator: Mobella Events

Cinematography: Sugar Pop Films

Flowers: Lee Forrest Design

Naked Cakes & Desserts: Two Sweets Bake Shop

Cake: Everything Cake

Hair & Makeup: Brides Be Beautiful by Jasmine Doublette

Dress Shop: Calvet Couture Bridal Boutique

Groom’s Attire: Absolutely Fitting

Prop/Furniture Rentals: A Chair Affair

Jewelry: Monarch Jewelry

Linens: GBS Linens

Pipe & Drape: Quest Drape

Silverware & Glassware: John Michael Weddings & Special Events

Invitations and Paper Goods: Dogwood Blossom Stationery

{Inspiration} Whimsical Blue and Pink English Garden Wedding

Posted on May 23, 2014 by dogwoodblossomstationery

Bumby Photography, Harmony Gardens, Dogwood Blossom Stationery, Floral Paper Goods

We were so excited to collaborate with some of Orlando’s best during our “Whimsical Garden Wedding” photoshoot. The shoot, coordinated by Mobella Events, was featured in September on Bridal Musings. Bumby Photography captured every romantic detail.

Bumby Photography, Harmony Gardens, Dogwood Blossom Stationery, Ceremony Paper Goods

The shoot was inspired by an English garden tea party. With hues of pink ranging from blush to fuchsia and soft blue touches, Harmony Gardens was brought to life. Our stationery for the day included custom “This way to ‘I Do'” ceremony signs, which looked lovely in vintage-inspired frames. The intimate ceremony space was decorated with precious pink floral arrangements with trailing greenery from Fairbanks Florist and white church pews from A Chair Affair.

The invitation featured a lace-inspired frame border in light gray and a layer of striped paper with light blue diagonal lines. Pink roses, which also decorated the escort cards and table numbers, encircled the calligraphy-style script.

Bumby Photography, Harmony Gardens, Dogwood Blossom Stationery, Invitation

Bumby Photography, Harmony Gardens, Dogwood Blossom Stationery, Escort Card Display

Bumby Photography, Harmony Gardens, Dogwood Blossom Stationery, Escort Card Design

Our escort cards decorated a charming white gate which lead guests to a dessert table equipped with French macaroons, cakes, and tea. Everything Cake did a fabulous job pulling this look together.

Bumby Photography, Harmony Gardens, Dogwood Blossom Stationery, Cake Display

Bumby Photography, Harmony Gardens, Dogwood Blossom Stationery, Fairbanks Florist

Over the Top provided gorgeous lace linens to top the reception tables. We created menus with gold handles to mimic scrolls. The vintage china, gold details, and delicate centerpieces made this garden party fit for English royalty!

Bumby Photography, Harmony Gardens, Dogwood Blossom Stationery, Table Setting