Southern Fried Paper Archives | Left Handed Calligrapher

Destination California Wedding – Escort Wall

September 3, 2017

It is always a privilege to work on the genius pieces that happen when Southern Fried Paper and Jacin Fitzgerald join forces. This destination California wedding with it’s escort wall in a stunning tile and calligraphy was no exception.

Destination California Wedding – Escort Wall

The guests were greeted by an amazing escort wall. The tile backdrop served as a photo/ selfie-station backdrop after all the seating cards were removed.

luggage tag seating card

luggage tag calligraphy escort card

The escort cards were actually leather luggage tags I penned with the guest names. We used my Samantha script in white ink and they turned out lovely. The other side indicated the table number was designed by Southern Fried Paper.

stunning table setting – tile place card calligraphy

One of my favorite features of this event were the place cards. Southern Fried Paper ordered handmade terra cotta tiles from a Texas local and I put the guest names on in white calligraphy using the same style. These tiles were hefty at about a pound a piece. A great idea to help weight down menus for a windy California destination wedding.

organic wedding place setting

These looked so good on the stunning tabletop Jacin designed. I adore the loose florals and little dishes on the table to really give it some depth. These chargers topped by a wrapped napkin and menu and the tile really give a flat table some dimension and texture that makes me want to sit there chatting and laughing all night!

romantic wedding reception

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

Dallas Calligrapher – birthday party

May 13, 2016

As a Dallas calligrapher, Southern Fried Paper is one of my favorite stationers to work with. This fun birthday party will show you exactly why. I’m more than smitten with the invitation that mimics the China used at Sissy’s Southern Kitchen, the beautiful colors and unique designs makes this event stationery one for the books.

golden calligraphy envelope addressing

I did the envelope addressing in my Kegan style in gold ink.

brush calligraphy place cards

The place cards were a perfect match in color and style using my Samantha brush script on luxurious thick cards with a golden beveled edge. Do you need a dallas calligrapher for your event? Contact me today!

New Handwriting Class – Dallas Calligrapher

January 15, 2015

Hello! I am so pleased to finally announce that I am going to be offering handwriting classes. This has been on my heart for a long time – the revival of the hand written note. So many times I hear “please excuse my terrible handwriting” or “I have terrible handwriting”. I understand, in today’s world of computer and tablet and mobile devices; there is not a need to pick up a pen and write anything anymore. (Who still even writes a check with on-line bill pay and plastic in their pockets?) If you don’t use a skill, you lose it.

So, about a year in the making – I have decided to share my love of writing. With so many calligraphy classes being offered, I wanted to offer something accessible to everyone… using everyday supplies. Just a ball point pen and paper. To empower people to be proud of their handwriting, not ashamed. To write love notes to be kept and treasured. To send thank you notes that people can read. It takes time and thought to sit down and write something. Make it have meaning. Make it be something tangible and treasured.

Let’s start using our hands to create friends. Let’s share love through the written word. Take pride in Penmanship.

My first class will be to celebrate Handwriting Day. Held at the wonderful creative studios of Southern Fried Paper.

Please join us for the start of something wonderful. Also, there will be snacks and mimosas so you will be sure to improve over the course of 2 hours 🙂 All supplies will be included – Just bring yourself and a good attitude.

You can register in my shop here. Seats are limited. If there is a great response, I will offer more classes!

xoxo,

Nicole

Dallas Wedding Calligrapher – Classic Addressing

December 10, 2014

It has been noticed that the classic copperplate style is making a comeback and I am thrilled. While all the frills and frou are lovely sometimes – nothing beats the clean lines of a classic style. Easy to read and lovely.

This one was done with the lovely Southern Fried Paper. A clean grey letterpress for a sophisticated summer wedding in Boston.