{ashlee + stephen's wedding invites}

{adorable save the date photo by www.bvaphoto.com}

I recently got the chance to create Ashlee's & Stephen's wedding invitation suite (you might remember seeing a sneak peek right here).  Ashlee's wedding is taking place in early September and based off our conversations about her vision, I was inspired to create her invite designs based around an idea of a laid back yet glam summer dinner party.  The wedding ceremony and reception will be outdoors at an estate on a golf course in Northern California with touches of black, white, silver & cabana stripes.  I absolutely love how these turned out so I thought I would share them with you today.  And don't forget to go check out Ashlee's blog that she recently started!

{jeff+katie's wedding paper goods}

As you might have seen on instagram last month, we travelled back to Southern California to celebrate the wedding of two of our very good friends, Jeff and Katie.  The event was absolutely beautiful and one of the most fun weekends I have ever had.  The couple was married at one of the most lush southern california venues called Rancho Las Lomas in Silverado Canyon.  Besides being a massive estate with a gorgeous area for the ceremony/reception, there is also a menagerie of zoo animals on the property including tigers and zebras!!

Katie asked myself and fellow bridesmaid, Kay, to help out with creating the menus and programs for the event which we were more than happy to do (and by happy I mean ecstatic- we all know how much I obsess over paper goods!).  We drew inspiration from the color of the bridesmaid's dresses and went with a simple design that showcased white text against the saturated blush/coral backdrop.  And then we of course had them printed at the best kept secret in downtown LA.

Here are a few snapshots of the menus and programs in action on the big day (you can see even more of the lovely photos from this day on their wedding photographer Cean One's blog right here):

 {programs on the ceremony chairs and amazing florals by Chelsea of Hello Gem- the same talented lady who did my own wedding flowers}

{custom beer escort cards/favors plus a little sign you might recognize from here and the 

menus at each dinner place setting}

Congrats Jeff & Katie!

{event images via Cean One Photography, all the rest taken by Mint Love Social Club}

{recent custom work}

I have had quite a few custom orders through my Etsy shop recently and I thought I would share photos from events for two of those clients here!


BHLDN Chicago asked me to create a custom "Bubbly" glitter sign along with one of my "Cheers" and "Sweets" signs for their Bourbon, Bowties, Baubles & Bubbles holiday event this past December.  The event was part of a trunk show for jewelry design, Melissa Joy Manning, and included an array of baubles for customers to try on as well as a selection of bowties and bourbon for the guys!  All images courtesy of the lovely Stoffer Pohotographers:

 {large custom "Sweets" sign alongside an array of delicious treats from Sugar Chic}

 {BHLDN's array of short wedding styles}

 {custom "Bubbly" sign adorning the cutest bar cart ever}

 {cheese "cakes" created by Sugar Chic- these were a real hit at the party and what a great alternative to a traditional dessert table!}

 {the bow tie set up with florals by Pistil & Vine}

 {my custom "Cheers" sign hanging above the bourbon tasting area provided by FEW Spirits}

I was also recently contacted by Oh It's Perfect in Australia to create some printables for an upcoming engagement party they were planning.  We first modified the "Sequins & Bowties" invite to be sent to all the guests and then I created some smaller paper good items for the dessert spread.  I absolutely love their color scheme of yellow, black, white and gold!  All images via Oh It's Perfect:

 {what a perfect credenza to use for this party scheme!}

{You might recognize those cake stands from Lauren of A Fabulous Fete's Etsy shop} 

{the custom chocolate wrappers I created to celebrate Maddy & Sum's engagement}