{Real Wedding} Jessica & Adam's wedding featured in Space Coast Bride & Groom mag!

Posted on July 10, 2012 by dogwoodblossomstationery

So excited to share with you the big news of one of our newlywed couples, Jessica & Adam, having their wedding featured in Space Coast Bride & Groom magazine! As you can see below, their October 22nd wedding was gorgeous!

Space Coast Bride & Groom Magazine

Jessica and Adam chose a palette of pale gold, caramel, and ivory for their wedding invitation and paper goods. Delicate lace and classic timelessness were major pieces of their vision, so we created a folding invitation (below) with an ivory lace overlay and satin ribbon. We added a letterpress monogram to the front and a topaz crystal. Inside, their invitation is letterpressed in caramel and enclosures are contained within a band. A custom-designed scroll-and-flourish motif adorned all pieces of the invitation ensemble. Breathtaking calligraphy by Grace Edmands Calligraphy put the final touches on this truly luxurious invitation.

Lace letterpress wedding invitation in ivory, gold, and caramel

We then carried the color scheme, design, and style from the invitation into their ceremony and reception papers. Their wedding programs contained the same satin ribbon as was used on the invitation, and the menus, escort cards, and table cards contained coordinating motifs and scrollwork.

Thanks Jessica & Adam for letting Dogwood Blossom Stationery be a small part of your big day! And congrats on having your wedding featured in Space Coast Bride & Groom!

Jessica & Adam’s vendors include:

Reception: Suntree Country Club

Planner: Wedding Belles

Photography: Richard O’Connor Photography

Florist: Thallo Floral Design

Cake: Oleander Bakery

Decor: BB&J Linens and A Chair Affair

Calligraphy: Grace Edmands Calligraphy

Invitations & Paper Goods: Dogwood Blossom Stationery

And a major special thanks to Jessica & Adam’s rehearsal dinner caterer, A Chef’s Touch Catering, for helping me obtain a copy of this issue of Space Coast Bride & Groom so I could share this wedding with all of you!

{Real Wedding} Mackenzie & Eric's Rustic Country Wedding in Colorado

Posted on April 2, 2012 by dogwoodblossomstationery

Just a very quick post today! I wanted to share a few photos of the paper goods from a really amazing wedding! I had the pleasure of designing and creating the “winter-country-rustic” invitations and paper goods for Mackenzie and Eric, who were married in Colorado in January. Their photography, Suzanna March Photography, was so kind to send me photographs she took of their paper goods. But you also really, really need to see the whole wedding on Suzanna’s website here. Theirs was a tremendously unique and personal wedding!

Here we go:

Winter Country Rustic Wedding Invitation

Winter Country Rustic Wedding Program with buffalo plaid

Winter Country Rustic Wedding - escort cards

To create these paper goods, I actually worked not only with Mackenzie, but with her mom. They told me the focus would be a little bit country, a little bit rustic. They were planning to incorporate red buffalo plaid, “kraft” brown, and evergreens into the wedding, so I kept that in mind as I created the paper goods. We ended up with a booklet-style wedding invitation with hand-sewn binding. The light brown woodgrain cover of the invitation was letterpressed with “M&E” – the couple’s monogram. The pages inside contained whimsical images of a snow-covered cabin in the mountains, evergreen trees, cowboy boots, and skis. Since the wedding was being held in Golden, Colorado, Mackenzie also wanted to feature the archway sign to the city, so we included that, too!

For the ceremony and reception accessories, we continued using the same motifs – red buffalo plaid, cowboy boots, and evergreen trees, printed on speckled creamy white papers with kraft brown accents peeking out. The escort cards used motifs to indicate each guest’s entree selection, which added lots of color, fun, and interest.

Again, I insist that you go here to see the whole story of Mackenzie and Eric’s wedding!

Thank you, Mackenzie and Eric, for letting me be a small part of your big day!

Photographer: Suzanna March Photography

Wedding Invitation, Program, and Escort Cards: Dogwood Blossom Stationery

{Showcase Event} “Modern Preppy” Lime and Navy Invitations

Posted on June 13, 2011 by dogwoodblossomstationery

Several months ago, I had the great pleasure of being asked by Karry Castillo of Uniquely Yours to create invitations and paper goods for her “Modern Preppy” tablescape (one of 3 unique themes) that she would be showcasing at the Bridal Ball held on March 2, at the Lake Mary Events Center.

As is typical for a wedding stationer, though, I didn’t have a chance to attend the actual event, and therefore wasn’t able to see how my pieces “fit” into the bigger picture. Well, yay for photographers! Karry kindly connected me to Chad Pilster of Pilster Photography, who sent me photos of the event. And… Oh.my.goodness!

I just love the vision Karry had for this tablescape! She is so unbelievably talented and I am just so impressed by her. So here’s the super-talented team she assembled for this particular tablescape:

Concept and design: Uniquely Yours

Photography: Pilster Photography

Floral design: Lee Forrest Design

Table and chair furnishings: AFR Room Service

Linens and tabletop decor: Kirby Rentals Orlando

Cake: Something Sweet Cake Studio

And invitations and paper goods, you guessed it: Dogwood Blossom Stationery & Invitation Studio

For this table, two wedding invitations were created. The first is a square, layered invitation with two lines of white grosgrain ribbons, packaged neatly in a 100% silk box in bright lime green. This invitation features a lime green lattice pattern, which is reflected on the inside of the coordinating wedding programs, and on some of the seating cards.

The second invitation uses a lime green and navy blue plaid pattern and features a wide, white grosgrain ribbon custom embroidered with a monogram in navy blue thread. The plaid pattern on this invitation was also carried through to the program and escort cards.

Thanks Karry, for letting me be part of this event!

{Invitation Inspiration} Soft Aqua Blue Driftwood Wedding

Posted on March 24, 2011 by dogwoodblossomstationery

Soft sand, warm light, the gentle sounds of waves lapping the shore and gulls in the distance… Just those thoughts alone cause me to close my eyes, sigh deeply, and relax a bit.

I’ve been wanting to do something with a more natural theme, lately. A number of recent clients have used trees on their invitations, so I guess that’s why I’ve been leaning towards nature. Plus, the weather is getting nicer and I’ve been spending more time outdoors! (Not that the weather isn’t pretty good year-round here in Florida!) Last weekend, I had the pleasure of spending an afternoon at the Canaveral National Seashore – my favorite beach that I happily live very near. So I created the invitation above with a beach wedding in mind.

This boxed invitation is 5.5” x 8.5” with multiple layers of pearlized soft sky blue papers, light flecked oatmeal paper, and soft creamy white paper. I hand-sewed aqua shell and hand-carved wood beads onto the invitation, and added a sprinkle of Swarovski crystals. It arrives in a kraft brown box filled with natural wood excelsior (curled wood shavings), and the enclosures are contained in a band affixed to the lid of the box. A bright aqua blue satin ribbon holds the box closed during mailing, and a custom label tops it all off. Perfect for a fabulous beach wedding, wouldn’t you say?

Also shown is a flat bonded ceremony program and a round favor tag tied to a corked glass bottle, both designed to coordinate with the invitation.

Invitation: Dogwood Blossom Stationery & Invitation Studio, LLC

Real Wedding: Amy & Ed’s Beach Wedding

Posted on December 29, 2010 by dogwoodblossomstationery

With their families and friends spread out across the US, Amy and Ed put some thought into where they might have their wedding. Finally it hit them: why not get married in their own backyard? Amy and Ed live within walking distance of the beach where they were married in Cape Canaveral, Florida.

When I first met with Amy and Ed to discuss their wedding invitations, they hadn’t yet decided on a color scheme. After browsing through paper swatches and considering the possibilities, they decided on a steel-and-champagne color palette for their invitation and paper goods. These colors worked well with Amy’s creamy white layered wedding dress and Ed’s sandy linen suit. Their final invitation combined perfectly smooth pearlized steel cardstock with the natural textures of Japanese lace paper and eco-friendly twisted-paper ribbon in shades of creamy ivory. Inside, a light champagne liner displayed a custom map to the beach and shuttle information for guests to travel between the beach and reception. Considering their setting on a Florida beach in July, we also created wedding programs that doubled as fans.

Their marriage took place on the beach near the dunes, under an arch adorned with white lilies and starfish and surrounded by mini palms. Seashells with the couple’s name and wedding date were passed to guests after vows were made, and the entire party walked to the water’s edge, wished Amy and Ed well, and tossed their shells into the sea.

For the reception, Amy and Ed chose a second palette of bright oranges, yellows, and greens – perfect to gear up guests for the big bash that followed. Centerpieces and table settings reflected this bright color scheme. Favors consisted of margarita glasses (for use at the margarita bar) and cello bags of candy tied with favor tags that doubled as seating cards. Amy and Ed opted for an extensive surf-and-turf buffet and a large selection of gourmet cakes in lieu of one single wedding cake, so we also created coordinating buffet cards with descriptions of each menu item.

Amy and Ed’s wedding incorporated things that are important to them: a setting that reflected the home they share, supportive and loving family and friends, an intertwining of comfort and elegance, and a love that will last a lifetime! Thanks Amy and Ed, for letting me be a part of your day!