{Inspiration} Pink and Gray Southern Glam at Horse Stamp Inn

Posted on April 6, 2014 by dogwoodblossomstationery

Custom ceremony paper goods by Dogwood Blossom Stationery

We’re taking you back almost two years ago to this glamorous Southern wedding inspiration shoot. Flaire Weddings & Events created the striking concept of hot pink, gray, and silver against the rustic atmosphere of the Horse Stamp Inn. We were proud to be a part of this shoot–it was even featured in Every Last Detail! Keep reading to see our lovely stationery and more beautiful photos by Jenn Hopkins Photography.

Jenn Hopkins Photography at Horse Stamp Inn with Dogwood Blossom Stationery

In true Southern fashion, the bride wore leather cowboy boots under her one-shoulder gown from The Wedding Loft. Her softly romantic makeup was courtesy of makeup artist Paulina Perez.

Pink and gray stationery by Dogwood Blossom Stationery

Custom escort cards by Dogwood Blossom Stationery

Our stationery suite used blush pink, gray, and hot pink details. We designed custom invitations using a shantung satin backer board in blush pink, along with ceremony programs, escort cards, table numbers, and menus for this farm-meets-glamour wedding. By using a flourished script and classic French motifs like the fleur-de-lis and quatrefoil, our paper goods brought a very contemporary feel to the barn setting. The quatrefoil pattern that bordered the invitation and all of the paper goods were reflected again in the table runner and on the cake by For the Love of Cake.

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Flaire Weddings & Events designed all of the floral for the shoot, from the bouquet to the centerpieces to this custom monogrammed focal point. If you take a closer look, you’ll see that they used blooms of different shades of pink woven into chicken wire. Now THAT’S country glam!

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We created menus to wrap around the shimmering pink napkins. The table top used many interesting combinations of laid-back country and high-end glam: silver beaded chargers from Beachview Rentals, mason jars as drinking glasses, a vintage silver tray, and contemporary vases. Our table numbers kept the eclectic feel by combining a classic-looking font with a more modern one.

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We hope you enjoyed these awesome photos! You can read more about the event designer’s concept on Every Last Detail: http://theeverylastdetail.com/pink-gray-southern-glam-wedding-inspiration/

We were grateful to be a part of this shoot. Thank you to all of the event professionals involved:

Venue: Horse Stamp Inn

Photographer: Jenn Hopkins Photography

Videographer: Visual Power Cinema

Planner: Flaire Weddings & Events

Floral: Flaire Weddings & Events

Rentals: Jax Chair Boutique / Beachview Rentals

Cake: For the Love of Cake

Dress: The Wedding Loft

Makeup Artist: Paulina Perez

{Real Wedding…and News!} Misty & Nelio's Blush Pink + Gold Shabby Chic Vow Renewal

Posted on January 18, 2014 by dogwoodblossomstationery

Last May, we were excited to be a part of Misty and Nelio Miotto’s vow renewal, which was featured in Orlando Wedding Magazine this month! If you can’t get your hands on a hard copy, check it out online here. The feature highlights the romantic opulence of the event, showing that a vow renewal can be just as exciting and celebratory as the first wedding.

Mon Cheri, Royal Crest Room, Dogwood Blossom, Ceremony

Royal Crest Room Outdoor Wedding papers by Dogwood Blossom Stationery

The couple expressed their ten-year marriage with a butterfly theme, which as Orlando Wedding stated, “represented the couple’s love and personal growth.”

Dogwood Blossom Stationery Custom Wedding Sign

Even the smallest member of the family got a chance to join the festivities, and celebrate the happy couple, by wearing our custom-made sign!

Mon Cheri, Royal Crest Room, Dogwood Blossom, escort cards

Mon Cheri, Royal Crest Room, Dogwood Blossom, place cards

For the impressive escort card display, we used clusters of butterflies in different sizes. Delicate hand-cut butterflies also dotted our reception paper goods.

Dogwood Blossom Stationery at Royal Crest Room
Pink wedding details by Dogwood Blossom Stationery
Mon Cheri, Royal Crest Room, Dogwood Blossom, Dance in Fog

The muted pinks, ivory and gold along with pearls, lace, and an abundance of flowers transformed the Royal Crest Room into a fairy-tale setting.

Mon Cheri, Royal Crest Room, Dogwood Blossom, invitations

Mon Cheri Studios took so many breathtaking photos of our invitations and paper goods! The elegant invitations, above, were displayed with their brilliant gold invitation boxes. We included a vintage brass key as an added sentimental touch.

Wedding Tea Time Dogwood Blossom Stationery

Our sign invited guests to enjoy an assortment of teas during the very Victorian-inspired celebration.

For the menu cards, we used a classic combination of ivory paper with gold trim and embellished with ivory lace, a blush pink satin ribbon and a sparkling jewel.

Reception tables were named after romantic cities of the world. We layered textures and added hand-cut landmarks.

After signing the guest book, our sign invited guests to take seed packets home to start their own butterfly garden. How sweet!

Vow Renewal Reception Paper Goods by Dogwood Blossom Stationery

Congratulations to Misty and Nelio! We were grateful to be a part of such heartfelt event.

There were so many elements at this gorgeous celebration, all provided by these event professionals:

Venue and catering: The Royal Crest Room

Photography: Mon Cheri Studios

Floral: Atmospheres Floral and Decor

Hair and Makeup: Beauté Spécialé

Videographer: Riant Films

DJ, Lighting, Effects, Photobooth: Our DJ Rocks

Chiavari Chairs and Chargers: A Chair Affair

Cake: Anna Cakes

Chocolate Fountain: Hello Sugar!

Harpist: Christine McPhail

Character Artist: Rafael Diez

Belly Dancer: Carrara Nour

Dress: Minerva’s Bridal

Tux: Tuxedos To You

Transportation: Apollo’s Chariots

Signs: Signs by Sindy

Officiant: Jim Davis Hicks

Confetti: Flutterfetti

Invitations and Paper Goods: Dogwood Blossom Stationery

{Inspiration} Sequins – More sequined wedding invitations

Posted on February 27, 2012 by dogwoodblossomstationery

Eggplant purple wedding invitation with sequins

Sequins are hot right now. They’re everywhere. While prior to 2011 most of us might have remembered them mostly as adornment on our gymnastics and dance leotards from childhood (I remember!), they were rethought last year as a hot embellishment for literally just about everything – couture runway gowns, home décor, hair accessories, you name it. The wedding industry was certainly not left out of that trend, as you are probably already very aware. And it’s a good thing, because sequins can do marvelous things for your wedding’s overall look and style, and they’re actually much more versatile than most of us give them credit for.

BLING – Used in large quantities and metallic colors, sequins provide a lot of bling to whatever item it is they’re embellishing. Consider adding crystals to boost the bling.

VINTAGE GLAMOUR – Used in delicate, pale, or washed-out hues like champagne, peach, or light gray, they lend a vintage glam look. Perfect for weddings with a vintage Hollywood theme.

WILD FUN – In bright or hot colors, sequins add fun to their platform.

SOPHISTICATION – And used sporadically, in smaller quantities and rich colors, they add elegance, dimension, and intensity of color as they reflect the light they catch.

Pale gold and blush pink wedding menus with sequins

We created the wedding invitation at the top of this post using a suede-like aubergine purple fabric, embroidered with an undulating wave pattern and embellished with matching eggplant-colored sequins. This wedding invitation is more sophisticated than it is blingy as a result of the rich purple hue and the relatively minimized use of sequins. If you could only reach through the screen and touch it, you would find this invitation incredibly tactile and warm, thanks to the soft faux suede fabric and raised embroidered waves.

We created the place-setting menus above using cream-colored papers printed in chocolate brown. Blush pink sequins and tiny, clear glass beads were sewn into a twist of pale gold mesh fabric as an embellishment. These menus have a vintage feel with the slightest hint of glam.

What’s your take on sequins? Will you incorporate them into your wedding style? Contact us at Dogwood Blossom Stationery to schedule a design consultation to discuss your custom sequin wedding invitations.

{News} We've been featured in Orlando Wedding magazine!

Posted on February 14, 2012 by dogwoodblossomstationery

More big news! More excitement! Orlando Wedding magazine featured two of our Welcome Bags in the Spring/Summer 2012 issue, out on newsstands right now. As the article says, welcome bags are a fantastic surprise for out-of-town guests to find in their hotel rooms.

Celadon green and tangerine, hot pink and emerald green wedding welcome bags

Our welcome bag, featured on the left, was created with a Kraft paper gift bag with twisted handles. It was stenciled along both sides with a celadon green peacock feather. A square tag, printed on cream, is attached with a tangerine orange ribbon. A closing clasp is created for this bag using jute twine that loops around the welcome bag tag.

Our welcome box, featured on the right, is a custom-created hot pink box. It is adorned with white ruffle ribbon and emerald green satin ribbon. A white faux chrysanthemum sits on top of the box and holds in place a round welcome tag, printed on pearlized white and adorned with two Swarovski crystals.

Have you been scouting for unique welcome bags for your out-of-town wedding guests? What are you planning to include in your welcome bags? Contact us at Dogwood Blossom Stationery to begin custom-creating your welcome bags!

{Invitation Inspiration} Fun with Gingham

Posted on March 23, 2011 by dogwoodblossomstationery

Last year around this time, a bride called and asked me to create an invitation using bandana fabric. To date, it’s one of my favorite projects, and I have her invitation posted in my Weddings Gallery and on lots of other online galleries! Part of the reason why her wedding ensemble is one of my favorite projects is that when she asked me to use fabric, my first instinct was to panic. Using fabric on invitations was new for me, and I didn’t really know where to begin. But I told her I’d try it out and see what happened. Well, the results were amazing! That bride opened a whole world of opportunities for me!

Since creating her wedding invitations, I’ve created many, many more invitations using fabrics, for various events and occasions, and have actually decided to layer my business cards onto fabric. (Yes, it’s just that great.) (I’ll post my new business cards on this blog at a later date so you can see just how incredible they are – I dare you to throw my business card away!)

So on my last trip to the fabric store, I saw black and white gingham, and this little lightbulb went off in my head. Wouldn’t that look awesome with some bright colors – like hot pink and bright yellow? Maybe with a fluffy bow? Something super fun… Perfect!

The result is what you see above. I created a square, gate-fold invitation using hot raspberry pink cardstock and tied it closed with a fluffy satin ribbon in lemon yellow. Inside, the invitation is printed on bright white in a casual handwriting font paired with a formal block font. A layer of black and white gingham sets off the invitation with unexpected flair.

To demonstrate how the look comes together at the reception, I created place-setting menus using the same materials, designed to slide into a pocket-fold napkin.

Also while I was at the fabric store, I saw some light blue and white gingham… it would look great on a birth announcement… Hmmm.

Invitation & Menu: Dogwood Blossom Stationery

{Advice} When to mail your wedding invitations?

Posted on March 5, 2011 by dogwoodblossomstationery

The date you mail your wedding invitations is important. Send them too late and your guests won’t have adequate time to book travel. Send them too early and you risk (dare I say it?) being forgotten amidst the chaos of the rest of life. And how does sending a save-the-date affect your invitation mailing date? Here are some guidelines for mailing wedding invitations:

1. If the majority of your guests are local:

Mail your wedding invitations 4 to 6 weeks prior to your wedding date. This is the traditional mailing timeframe, and because local guests won’t need to book travel, this should leave adequate time for them to put your wedding on their social calendar.

If you sent a save-the-date and most of your guests are local: Still mail your wedding invitations 4 to 6 weeks prior.

2. If a significant number of your guests live out-of-town:

Mail your wedding invitations 6 to 8 weeks prior to your wedding date. This gives out-of-town guests time to book travel, but it isn’t so far in advance that your wedding will be overlooked.

If you sent a save-the-date and many of your guests live out-of-town: Still shoot for mailing your wedding invitations 6 to 8 weeks prior, but since your guests have been well-informed, if you can only manage 4 to 6 weeks prior, don’t fret.

TIP for inviting out-of-town guests: Be a hero to out-of-town guests by including information about lodging near your wedding venue. Let them know how far the suggested lodging is from the nearest airport, and give them some idea of the transportation situation: will they need to rent a car? Is there public transportation available? Are you providing a shuttle service between the suggested lodging and your wedding venue? Include this information on an enclosure with your wedding invitation, if possible. Otherwise, include this information on your wedding website, or ask family members to share it with others.

3. If you’re having a destination wedding:

Mail your wedding invitations 2 to 4 months prior to your wedding date, depending on whether your wedding will be held in this country or another country. Mailing your invitations out early allows guests to obtain a passport, if needed, and arrange for travel.

If you sent a save-the-date and you’re having a destination wedding: Mail your wedding invitations 2 months prior if you included travel information with your save-the-date. If you did not include travel information with your save-the-date, mail destination wedding invitations at least 3 months prior to your wedding, and include travel information with the invitation.

TIP for destination weddings: Consider using the services of a travel agent to help your guests book their travel. A travel agent will ensure that all your guests understand your weekend itinerary and know when to arrive and when to depart. She’ll also help your guests get the best rates, prepare properly for travel, and serve as a singular point-of-contact during their trip. Send your travel agent’s contact information in your save-the-date or with your wedding invitation.

So when should you order your invitations?

After you’ve determined the appropriate mailing date for your wedding invitations, the next step is making sure you order your wedding invitations far enough in advance to get your invitations in the mail. Here’s a quick guide for turnaround time on wedding invitations, from first thought to mailbox:

Online/Mail-Order Invitations: Order pre-designed invitations from online and mail-order sources 1 to 3 months in advance. Expect delivery of your invitations in 3 to 8 weeks, depending on the company you’re ordering from, and the type of printing process you select. You’ll need at least week to address your envelopes if you’re doing it yourself. If you hire a calligrapher, give her at least 3 weeks to address your envelopes.

Custom Invitations: Contact your custom stationer at least 3 months in advance to allow time for a design consultation, sample creation and revisions, and order fulfillment. If time is an issue, ask your custom stationer to send your mailing envelopes in advance so you can have the addressing done by the time your invitations are complete. Custom stationers will often arrange for calligraphy services on your behalf, also.

Save-the-Date: Dogwood Blossom Stationery & Invitation Studio, LLC

The save-the-date in the photo above was created in a coral and jade green palette. It uses multiple layers, including textured white, pearlized coral, a custom modern geometric wallpaper design in jade green, and a final printed layer included a circled-date calendar.

{Invitation Inspiration} Mixing Formal & Fun

Posted on February 15, 2011 by dogwoodblossomstationery

Several weeks ago, I met with a new client for a design consultation, and she was in a conundrum. Her wedding is going to be very formal, but she really wants an invitation filled with color and printed with her wedding motif. She was concerned that a colorful, highly designed invitation would not convey the formality of her wedding.

While it is true that in days past formal invitations were very straightforward – black text printed on white or ivory cards with few accents or design work – that isn’t the case today. Formal invitations can be just about anything you want them to be. However, there are a few guidelines that will help your guests understand that your event will be formal.

TYPESTYLE

Typestyle can be the first indication of what to expect at an event. While there aren’t hard-and-fast rules, and anything is possible within the world of design, here are a few tips for choosing the typestyle of your invitation.

Serif fonts (think Times New Roman-style), also called block fonts, are very traditional, and work best for very formal weddings. Consider pairing a block font with a traditional script font and you’ve got a very classic, formal typestyle.

In the photos above, for instance, I used a classic all-caps block font with a traditional script font. To make it more interesting, I switched the usual roles of the fonts: I used the block font for the bride and groom’s names, and the script font for the invitation text. (Note: When using script fonts for invitation text, be sure to choose a script that’s easy to read, and be sure to print it a little larger that you might print a block font. Remember, one of the most important “etiquette” rules is ensuring that you make things easy for guests. It’s not all about eye-candy!)

On the other hand, a script font that verges on modern “handwriting” tells guests that the event will be less formal, perhaps even casual. This type of font is best used for less formal weddings, outdoor weddings, beach weddings, or destination weddings. Sans serif fonts – those without the little nubbies on the ends of the letters (think Arial- or Verdana-style) – are also great for informal events, but depending on their usage, they can also be used for a formal wedding with a contemporary look and feel.

WORDING

Wording is the second major indicator of the formality of your wedding. If you’re planning a formal wedding, it’s best to stick with traditional wording and leave out additional text like rhyming lines. Also, be sure to spell out all words, even numbers, and do not use abbreviations.

Did you know that technically, wording varies based on whether you’re being married in a religious setting. For instance, if you’re being married in a church, the wording: “requests the honour of your presence” is appropriate. If you’re having a civil ceremony, the wording: “requests the pleasure of your company” is appropriate.

For less formal wedding invitations and casual invitations, wording can literally be whatever you’d like it to be, as long as the who, what, when, where, why information is being given. Abbreviating dates is perfectly acceptable if you choose to do so, and will often help convey the fun and casual nature of your event.

ADDITIONAL LINES

If your event is black-tie, it is acceptable to print “Black tie” or “Black tie optional” in a lower corner of the invitation or below the invitation text. Likewise, if you’re having a beach wedding and you don’t want guests wearing heels, consider printing “Casual attire” in the corner. Doing so will give your guests official “permission” to dress down.

So… now that you have a few general guidelines, go for it – mix some fun, color, and unexpected elements into your formal wedding invitation!

And above all else, remember: the most important thing to keep in mind – not just for your invitations, but for all aspects of your event – is to make things easy and fairly obvious for guests. Convenience and conveyance of information is the real reason behind etiquette rules, afterall.

Boxed Invitation: Dogwood Blossom Stationery & Invitation Studio, LLC

The formal wedding invitation above was created in a black and fuchsia color scheme, accented with arabesques. It is an oversized, 8.25” x 8.25” invitation with multiple layers of textured black, toothy whites, and smooth fuchsia. This invitation is mailed in a black slimline invitation box and will arrive to guests in stunning style.

{Fresh & Sweet} Daisy Wedding Invitation in Tangerine & Sherbet Pink

Posted on December 23, 2010 by dogwoodblossomstationery

Tangerine and sherbert pink are perfectly fresh colors for an outdoor summer wedding. A long and slender wedding invitation, featuring an orange and pink daisy trio tells of the relaxed and intimate wedding that’s to come. I’ve always loved the idea of outdoor weddings – and had one myself! There is something about fresh air, cool breeze, and warm sun that makes me feel easy and comfortable. I imagine this wedding to have brightly colored, unmatched linens popping with patterns, sweet and juicy watermelon slices served simply and without any fuss, and a wedding cake whose Gerbera daisies in light pinks and oranges match those on the invitation.

SOURCES (Clockwise from top): Invitation by Dogwood Blossom Stationery; wedding cake from Martha Stewart Weddings; fabric from Etsy; photo of watermelon by Kirti Poddar; green glassware by Cambria Cove; photo of Gerbera daisy bouquet by Stephanie Vacher; seating card/favor tag by Dogwood Blossom Stationery

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What’s on your inspiration board? Need a custom invitation for your unique color scheme? Denise {at} DogwoodBlossomStationery.com

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Tag Archives: pink wedding

{Inspiration} Pink and Gray Southern Glam at Horse Stamp Inn

{Real Wedding…and News!} Misty & Nelio's Blush Pink + Gold Shabby Chic Vow Renewal

{Inspiration} Sequins – More sequined wedding invitations

{News} We've been featured in Orlando Wedding magazine!

{Invitation Inspiration} Fun with Gingham

{Advice} When to mail your wedding invitations?

{Invitation Inspiration} Mixing Formal & Fun

{Fresh & Sweet} Daisy Wedding Invitation in Tangerine & Sherbet Pink

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