Spring into Color

May 24, 2023

I just loved working on this wedding with 5×7 designs and Julian Lever Events. There is something magical that happens when you have the best bride and vendors all working together. The celebration just radiates joy. And in this case, COLOR!

The Venue

Catharine and David got married at Highland Park United Methodist Church and hosted the reception at Fearing’s Restaurant in the Ritz Carlton in Dallas, Texas. For an April wedding, they chose their stationery and design to have a springy floral burst of color motif. It was a good choice.

The space is so clean and bright and ready to make a statement with that magnificent chandelier. Julian Leaver did wonderful job creating an airy space that allowed the florals by Garden Gate to make a statement. Everything is light and springy feeling without being boring.

The Table

The table top was a work of art with the stunning linens by Nuage Designs, gold flatware, pink tinted glassware and a stunning coral menu created by 5 by 7 designs. The menu tied in the invitation design with the crest on a vellum belly band and gold foil. I added each guests name in gold calligraphy to the top of each menu.

The Paper

The invitations were also colorful and were a perfect reflection of the event to come. Clean with color! I love the green letterpress and gold foil paired together and a super thick paper. The envelope addressing was completed in a green ink color match using my Dylan script. This calligraphy hand is really great for a formal event that has a bit of personality.

Rounding out the stunning stationery was this epic seating card display. It was made to look like a field of flowers! The floral centerpiece is really a work of art that really centers the whole display. Each card was cut out of the same coral paper used on the menus and foil stamped with a flower design. I then added guest name calligraphy in gold ink using the Dylan script again. These are my favorite from last spring. The display is just stunning.

The Amazing Vendor Team:

Photography: Joshua Aull

Planning and Design: Julian Leaver Events

Venue: Fearing’s Dallas

Floral: Garden Gate Floral

Linen: Nuage Designs

Transportation: Premier of Dallas

Videography: Redwood Stories

Church: Highland Park United Methodist Church

Entertainment: J Speer Music

Beauty: Maitee Miles

Lighting: LeForce Entertainment

Accommodations: Ritz Carlton Dallas

Stationer: 5 by 7 designs

Calligrapher: The Left Handed Calligrapher

Bridal Retailer: Mockingbird Bridal

Hand painted tile pieces

January 13, 2020

Whether you are getting married in Italy or Mexico or at home, a hand painted tile pattern is so chic. Include it in your China, linens, or stationery! Blue and white is dreamy anywhere in the world, but what about another color scheme custom to your venue? These menus are a simple way to bring color and texture to the table. Finish them off with a calligraphy name in matching colors and your tablescape will be stunning.

Include a tile pattern on your envelopes or label and have the most stunning mail around. I like how this piece has matching stamps to up the impact.

And then love how this box has the pop of a large singular tile on the inside so you really notice it upon opening.

Dallas Fashion Event

August 19, 2019

Dallas Fashion Event

Fashion in Dallas, Texas is serious business and lunch events for fashion housed should be just as chic. These printed acrylic menus with white leather were just the ticket.

Each was personalized with the guest name in a red italic capital hand. A far was from my normal swirly scripts, it was a fun change of pace.

acrylic and leather menus

acrylic and leather menu

On-Site Calligraphy

I completed all of these menus on-site in a few hours before guests arrived. Dallas fashion events can have a fluid guest list with last minute additions and I like on-site calligraphy because it can ensure each guest is special and valued. This is the fun time when the caterer is buzzing around and the rentals are being carried in and set in place. I usually work alone so this is big change of pace for me. The key to working in a different environment is to be flexible and adjust to your situation.

acrylic and leather menu

Modern, Simple Table

I adore what Gro Designs did on the table design. It’s stunning and has a nice pop of color with the red blooms that span the table. The white linens and plates, along with the clear acrylic chairs, allow the red menus to shine.

acrylic and leather menu

Bridal dress Wedding Hangers

July 12, 2019

It is always fun to work on a project that is not paper like these bridal dress wedding hangers. I love the way we used gold ink on the walnut wood hanger. Also, mine are a bit unique because I use a pointed pen on these to really capture the thick and thin strokes of the script.

These hangers were created for Emily Clarke Events in my Talia hand. Aren’t the flourishes so lovely and delicate for this lucky bridal party?

You can order your custom wedding dress hangers too – contact for a quote!

Dallas Ballroom Wedding

March 20, 2019

Here is the thing about a Dallas ballroom wedding, you can seat hundreds of people comfortably and stylishly. This ballroom wedding was certainly stylish with this super cool bride and groom duo.

The Invitations

I worked with The Details Department and Emily Clarke Events to provide calligraphy for the invitation suite. all photography is by Sarah Kate. This suite featured foil, a custom crest and stunning calligraphy. Again, a little bit of calligraphy and type combo really highlights the important items. Black and white wasn’t drab with a little accent of pink in this stationery. I really like how the floral envelope liner was black and white and the envelope was blush. Also, how they used a black and white photo for their save the date design.

This show-stopper features my Flourished hand foiled on a black card. The lux design is a chic introduction to the celebration.

The Day Of – Dallas Ballroom Wedding

Day of calligraphy was a proud moment for me. The groom is a baseball player and the escort card display featured a home plate design. These little cards were made of white acrylic and have my flourished hand in black ink. I had to write very tiny and carefully to make this work, but I am so pleased with the outcome!

When the guests entered the ballroom at Union Station they were greeted by supreme hospitality. Each seat had its own cheese tray by Wolfgang Puck catering. And each tray had the guest name calligraphed in white ink with lots of flourishing. One thing I love about a classic Dallas ballroom wedding is how magical everything feels when entering a room.

Each name was a mini piece of art and no one had to share their cheese and crackers. How yummy does that look?! You can only imagine how quickly that little appetizer cheese tray was eaten as soon as guests sit down. I can almost never resist a cheese tray. Much less a personalize one!