Romantic Floral Wedding in Boston

You would think that I grew up living in a garden working with as many florals as I do. Truth is, I didn't, and couldn't keep a plant alive to save my life, but they are quite literally one my most favorite elements to work with- in any capacity. Flowers- especially when they are at the MOST full of their bloom are one of the most beautiful elements on this earth. Those and diamonds. I love when they sparkle in the sun! I could look at flowers and diamonds every single day for my entire life (along with my husband, and pups Atticus and Tucker) and be the happiest person ever.

Hillary and I go way back- well, from last year at least. It all started with some silver menu stands, the little usps that could (not), and a hope. You see, I was just starting Blush Design Studio when Hillary and I exchanged a few notes about Gable at the tail end of last year, and when she reached back out to me at the start of this year- well, I was sold when she mentioned florals; it was over. It was like a necessity for me to design something using the signature florals that you all have seen time and time again on the blog (I'll never get tired of showing them, they brighten my day). When I finally met with Hillary and Richie, they came armed with ideas, colors, and even fabric swatches to help me match ink. Excellent! That almost makes a designers job TOO easy-- and that isn't a complaint, ha!

The romantic flowers cascade the top of the invitation printed in a deep purple and gold ink (mixed to match the antique gold envelopes!) and we carried several flower elements into the accommodations and response cards as well. Everything was printed on 110lb Crane Lettra Ecru paper. There will be belly bands to hold everything nice and tight together and envelope liners as apart of this suite; I can't wait to show photos once they are created!

To Hillary and Richie: Congratulations!!

Garden Party Wedding

I wish I could tell you all what I REALLY think of this wedding suite, but it's just not possible with words (I know, it's sounds crazy to tell you I can't explain it in words...in a blog). Instead, I want you to imagine a child walking into the largest candy store in the world. Envision the sparkle in the eye, and the drool at the corner of the mouth. Add in some mild twitching, the inability to move a single step forward, backward, or in any direction entirely and hands sort of hanging there, like a monkey. Yeah, that might give you an idea.

When my good friend, Liz, came to me to help her design and press her garden-party wedding invitations, I almost fell over when she gave me free reign. I immediately thought of the book I found at an old book store that had detailed drawings of flowers from a botanist in the 1500's and compiled the florals in a fresh and flirty design. Hey-- remember these florals from their first debut? They are one in the same! Now, I have to be honest, these wedding invitations actually came first, but were held back from the blogging world until now for the mear reason that I wasn't happy with my blog design before and wanted these babies to REALLY pop.

Everything was letterpress printed in 220lb duplex Pearl White Crane Lettra paper (it's the thickest paper I have ever seen, really, and takes an impression like you would.not.believe). The navy ink... was a challenge. As I mentioned in a previous post, Lettra soaks up more ink than the most absorbent sponge in the world; I also didn't account for the fact that this design is huge- plain and simple. The 5x7 invitations had just about 1/3 of sheet covered in florals which essentially means that much more ink being soaked up. I actually ended up printing everything twice because the colors just weren't right. Note to self, don't do that again with the 220lb paper. The silver ink was added on a whim in a quick chat between Liz and I on gmail chat-- and the best decision we could have ever made. It really makes these invitations stand out!

Do you want to see one of my favorite pieces-- the rsvp. It's a 6x4 post card with the florals on one side, and the goodies on the back. It's beautiful, and I almost wish we could include 2 in each invitation package so folks could keep these forever. Everything will be packaged in a calligraphied navy inner envelope and an opalescent pink outer envelope. Hello, gorgeous. Just like the bride, Liz, who practically keeps JCrew in business.

You had better believe I will be hiding out in the bushes for this beautiful wedding. Liz is one of the smartest and funniest girls I know- and has some SERIOUS design taste. I couldn't be more happy for her and her Fiance, Joel!!