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Luxury Austin Texas Wedding – Martha Weddings

August 19, 2016

This luxury Austin Texas wedding was featured in Martha Weddings and I am thrilled to share it with you! The team of creatives was outstanding so be sure to checkout everyone involved below but I do want to shout out to some of the idea makers: Design & Planning by The Wildflowers, Stationery by Southern Fried Paper, stunning photography by Ryan Ray and gorgeous floral by The Southern Table. This is what happy wedding dreams are made of and it was such an honor for me to play a part in it.

luxury calligraphy wedding invitations

Well, I have to say it… these are some of my very favorite wedding invitations created so far. I adore the modern script, clean classic letterpress in blue on thick paper and can we talk about the stunning envelope liner? WOW! It is feminine without being girly, the blue tones are dreamy and the modern script keeps it fresh looking. The envelope addressing was actually in a pale blue for a tonal look. Southern Fried Paper and I have such a good working relationship and you can really see it come together in this suite.

luxury wedding calligraphy invitations

The escort card display was an art installation between paper, artist Kayla Barker and florist The Southern Table. The escort cards were on grey paper with purple ink in the same modern script used on the invitations. Each card had a dainty little blue ribbon and push pin used to hang on the large scale back drop created by Kayla Barker. Finishing touches of floral decorations added by The Southern Table.

modern calligraphy escort card display

dramatic wedding escort card wall

When the guests entered the reception tent for this luxury Austin Texas wedding; they were greeted by a stunning hanging floral installation, twinkle lights and welcoming long tables set up specifically for hearty laughs and good conversations.

gem toned texas wedding – amazing florals

Each place setting used a beautiful lacy charger, linen napkins, blue ribbon and a personalized menu card. The menu color designated which entree the guest selected and the names were in a coordinating blue. The effect was a graceful ombre across the table from light, medium and dark blue. We also used a favorite of mine – first names only so they could be large and make a statement!

personalized menu with calligraphy place cards

blue and white calligraphy table numbers

gem toned texas wedding

A happy wedding party, beautiful florals and love all around.

gem toned texas wedding

Finally, each guest received a little welcome bag filled with Texas based items and a little tag tied on that featured my calligraphy.

welcome bag calligraphy

Photography, Ryan Ray Photography, Ceremony Location, The Southwest School of Art, Reception Location and Catering, The Argyle

Event planning, The Wildflowers, Flowers, The Southern Table, Stationery, Southern Fried Paper, Calligraphy, The Left Handed Calligrapher

Cakes, Bakery Lorraine; Cakes by Cathy, Croquembouche and desserts, Bakery Lorraine, Music, Terra Vista Strings; Drywater Band

Rentals, Bella Acento; Loot Vintage Rentals; Melody’s Joy; Peerless Events and Tents, Bride’s gown, Monique Lhuillier

Bride’s shoes, Jimmy Choo, Hair, Erica Rae, Bridesmaids’ dresses, Amsale; Adrianna Papell, Lighting, Holtz Entertainment

Transportation, Star Shuttle & Charter

Wedding calligraphy invitations

June 24, 2016

I am so thrilled to announce my new Ready-made Calligraphy Invitation Collection. The same beautiful wedding calligraphy invitations you have seen from me at a lower price point and calligraphy envelope addressing is included in every order!

traditional wedding calligraphy invitations

Each beautiful design has 5 lines of custom calligraphy, a choice of 5 ink color and soft cotton paper. Return addresses are included in the printing prices and turn around time is under 2 months.

wedding calligraphy invitations

The intention was to let more people have access to calligraphy and make the process turn-key – what is delivered on your doorstep is ready to mail. Yay!

modern calligraphy wedding invitations

I hope you love it as much as I do. Share with your friends. Available on-line in my shop – browse each of the 5 suites (and their corresponding save the dates)!

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!

Southern Weddings Magazine Feature – Texas Wedding Calligrapher

November 17, 2015

It is always a joy working on content to be featured in the Southern Weddings Magazine. Those girls have a keen eye and know how to organize a thoughtful, inspirational event for southern girls to drool over for months and years. I am particularly proud of participating in this volume because it features Texas in such a lovely way.

calligraphy wedding invitations

Southern Fried Paper has such a talent at taking my calligraphy and giving it life on all the printed and paper products. I cannot express what a great team we are and a joy it is to combine talents for amazing finished products. Like these unbelievable Texas shaped chargers and the show-stopping banners 🙂

We used my Hayden style for all items to really feature what wedding calligraphy can do these days.

calligraphy menu

This menu was laser cut with calligraphy that was all original hand calligraphy. It really maintains the organic nature of the handwritten word.

Texas Wedding Signs

Oh my goodness… this sign is just about everything. The Hayden calligraphy is perfect for this sweet image.

Texas Forever

as a wedding calligrapher – there is not much art that I hang on my walls related to calligraphy… but this sign. I think every Texan I know want’s one for their own home.

Thank yous belong to:

calligraphy place card

The wedding calligraphy place card. Subtle and sweet. Perfect detail on top of lovely pattern plates and natural denim table runner. It gives a light airy feel to enhance the table design.

wedding invitation calligraphy

Just a peek of the invitation names. Hand torn edges and tree illustration.

Thank you Southern Weddings Magazine for the inclusion as a Texas Wedding Calligrapher!

Traditional Classic Dallas Wedding Calligraphy – Emily Clarke Events

September 10, 2015

it’s no secret that I adore creating original calligraphy wedding invitations. This beauty is stunning in grey ink on double thick cotton paper in my Rook calligraphy.
This suite turned out to be chic and classic and a treasure as each one is identical but unique. A perfect option for a smaller event or a bride who wants couture and original invitations.