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

Place Cards with a classic look

January 31, 2018

I adore place cards with a classic look for casual to black tie weddings. These in particular are a favorite for the classic black ink on white cotton paper. The look is a bit fresh with the use of my Sofia script which has a modern sentiment.

Place card with the guests first name only are ideal for a smaller event and show an intimacy of a thoughtful event. When you have a larger celebration, we always suggest place cards with first and last names to help communicate the traffic flow a bit more efficiently.

And for those of you asking: what is the difference between a place card and an escort card? A place card is the card with your guests name placed at the specific seat you want your guest to sit at. Only one guest can be listed on this card. An escort card is a card or envelope/card combo that contains your guests name and the table number you want them to sit at. This can contain a couple or individual names.

It is possible to have escort cards without place cards, but we do recommend to not have place cards in a classic look without escort cards unless the guest count is under 30.

Bella Figura Calligrapher

November 2, 2016

As a Bella Figura calligrapher, I get to provide many couples with custom calligraphy for their wedding and event invitations. This one was a special request to have the tails of the letters extend off the page. So we used my Mitty caps script and modified it a bit and I just love how it turned out. This invitation is bold, neutral and whimsical all in one.

A close up so you can see that great impression from the letterpress printing process.

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)!