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Mexico Destination Wedding

October 19, 2016

When you have a Mexico destination wedding….you go for color and texture and FUN!

This past year I had the pleasure of contributing to many celebrations in Mexico and wanted to share a few of the print pieces with you.

This save the date was laser cut in the picadillo style in a hot pink with calligraphy envelope addressing to match.

mexico destination wedding

One of my favorite projects of the year were these laser cut limes for an escort card display. The welcome glasses contained a shot of tequila and it made for the most fun presentation to start of a fun night.

unique escort card calligraphy

These oranges were actually hung in a tree brought into the reception area for the escort cards. It made for a stunning statement right upon entry.

How can you go wrong with laser cut, watercolor & gold foiled palms. I loved this suite by Emily Clarke Events and really enjoyed the envelope addressing in white using my brushy Samantha script.

For the same wedding as above, the rehearsal dinner had a different more organic and natural tone. These place cards on leather really added to the texture and dimension of the table setting.

These place cards were used for a welcome dinner as well and the tags were tied around a personal bottle of tequila. I adore that the card was printed to match a handpainted tile (used for the table runner). My casual mitty script in ultramarine to match gave the table setting a casual welcoming feel.

modern mexico wedding place cards

Event calligrapher – inner circle experience

September 20, 2016

As an event calligrapher- This past week I had the absolute joy of contributing to the Inner Circle Experience by personalizing menu cards for the attendees. Ceci New York created the stunning designs. I had the joy of calligraphing each attendees name on each of the menu cards in my signature flourished script.

unique place card calligraphy

Look at these custom shapes & beautiful bronze foiling. The calligraphy ink matched perfectly. The menu was large at 12 inches tall also! All of the menu details were foil printed on the backside in a matching bronze color.

dramatic menu place card calligraphy

dramatic place card calligraphy

For the gala on the last night Ceci created the most unique menu cards. Based on the origami design from the invitation, the patterns on each layer and the folding design had me smitten. You can see the foiled patterns and how it stood tall on the plate in the top picture. The bottom photo is one I took of the menu cards flat and you can see a bit of the menu text that was on each panel. The black paper with matching pink gold ink was perfect along with my signature flourished script. As an event calligrapher, I am always a big fan of place cards that have the guest’s first name only because it means it is an intimate event full of conversation!
Here is a photo of the invitations and gorgeous black gusset envelopes with pretty pink gold calligraphy ink in my signature flourished hand. These were about 1/2 an inch thick with a patterned liner printed on the inside that created a real wow factor when the guest opened it. Ceci then had an origami folded invitation with her signature patterns that opened up to a couple of informational cards. It was really a piece of art!

unique invitation origami wrap

Dallas Event Calligraphy – place cards

August 1, 2016

You guys, this Dallas event calligraphy was filled with the most stunning details dreamed up by Gro Designs.

First off, I created a fun and flourished menu card in purple to match their gorgeous floral work.

creative place card calligraphy

The showstopper for me was the place cards written directly on these glamorous crystal chargers in purple ink and my signature flourished calligraphy.

I went on-site to the event location and penned each one on the table. It was fun and different and truly unique.

Event Calligrapher – Dos Jefes Dallas

June 22, 2016

Goodness, I love the Dallas nightlife scene and it is more fun when I get to see my calligraphy on the walls. When Dos Jefes proposed a little bit of writing on the mirror above the bar, I knew it would be perfect with my modern calligraphy hand. The lipstick red paint really makes it stand out though.

dallas sign calligraphy

Photo by D Magazine

Take a selfie with the wall and share on social when you are there!

I provide event calligraphy for special events and celebrations. This service is fun for guests and clients to interact with the event calligrapher and receive a personalized item. This permanent installation is sure to turn heads in a hip nightlife spot like uptown.

Wedding invitation – VA Calligraphy

June 6, 2016

It is no secret that I adore designing and writing for a wedding invitation. When I get to partner with an amazing stationer and bride who want everything in calligraphy for the wedding invitation, program, menu, seating cards and thank you notes…. Life is good.

Here is a peek at what I did with Rock Paper Scissors for the lovely Katherine’s wedding stationery.

calligraphy wedding invitation

The invitation was beautifully letterpressed in a gorgeous teal color. The envelope addressing matched perfectly. We chose a flourished calligraphy script that kept a happy playful feeling. The edges were beveled and painted in a silver. All invitation pieces were on a double thick crisp white paper. A true luxury.

wedding calligraphy program

The program was flat printed using calligraphy and type with a tree illustration from the venue. It is perfect in combining the wedding invitation details with a slightly different look. The tree is perfect for the ceremony on a lovely plantation. This was a folded piece with front and back printing for all the content.

letterpress wedding invitation

A close up detail of the letterpress printing. And stunning beveled edge with silver painting. I love all the texture this invitation has! You can also see how thick the paper really is.

calligraphy personal stationery

To finish everything off, Katherine chose to have note cards and calling cards made to complete her personal stationery moving into married life. She had note cards made with her maiden and married name so she could use them throughout the entire wedding process! It is so nice to have custom note cards on hand to send any time. These are just so beautiful – I would write notes to share with others!