Invitations

There are so many wonderful invitation designers all over the states. However, we strive to show smaller designers here and those that are doing some amazing eco-friendly things! We found this amazing designer on Twitter and we adore everything she does.  Here are few of her samples that are specifically eco-friendly!

Carey, the owner, does a [...]

If you are looking for a wedding website design or fantastic invitation (or a combination of both) – Kari Becker Beard of SugarB Studio can make it happen.

On top of the exquisite beauty and simplicity of her work – she is also local!

I met Kari at Ben’s Next Door in Washington, DC and got a [...]

One look at those fabulous shoes and you’ll know what inspired this collage. Sophisticated, chic and a little theatrical, they are the perfect foil for a black and white color palette with dramatic details.

Shoes: Christian Louboutin
Invitation: Wedding Paper Divas
Bouquet: Martha Stewart
Cookies: Epicurious
Gown: Ulla Maija
Hair: Pip Pip and All That
Parasol [...]

Tara and I had the pleasure of helping Liz & Brian design their wedding day on 11/7 at the City Club at Franklin Square. While I was at the Hay-Adams for Maureen & Brendan’s wedding (photos coming shortly), Tara was with Liz & Brian!

Liz and Brian planned their DC wedding from all over the US. [...]

While I was in New York during Bridal Market, I had the pleasure of meeting Corrie Feld of Invite Couture! Her work is exquisite and hand-made!
For couples that are planning eco-friendly weddings, Invite Couture offers a variety of eco-friendly stock options including cotton papers made from 100% cotton linters leftover from textile processing, or several [...]

We love food – especially dessert! Is it so strange to plan a wedding around ice cream cones? We couldn’t resist the idea of a sweet and sassy wedding to bring you back to the days of the Good Humor truck!

Invitation via Papeterie
Ice cream cones via Elegance & Simplicity (by Design Cuisine)
Candy bar via Big [...]

I found Lela New York on Twitter last month and I am in love with her work!  Now is the time to start looking for your stationery if you are getting married in the spring!  Remember, it can take anywhere from 2 weeks to 2 months to get your invitations from various stationers.  Then, you [...]

There are so many options on the internet today to find exquisite and interesting stationery.  However, not all have an extensive mission statement about the environment like Bella Figura does.  Paper and stationery is inevitable when it comes to many social events and social graces.  Why not choose a company that gives back to the [...]

Bright fall leaves, crisp air, and the change of seasons inspired us to create a rich aubergine collage with modern elements infused with classic styling.
Links:
(clockwise from upper left)
Place setting via Loving

shoes: via Casando Ideias

candlelight: via Elizabeth Ann Designs

Cake: via Southern Weddings
Gown: via Douglas Hannant
Pomander Escort Cards: Via Elizabeth Ann Designs
Bouquet: Via Project [...]

We have done a few inspiration boards in the past – but now it will be a weekly feature on our blog!  Yay! Stay tuned every Thursday!
This week is our Summer Orchard Inspiration Board

Invitation: White Thread
Fruit Escort Card: Joy de Vivre
Dress: Atelier Aimee
Cake: Project Wedding
Bouquet: Grant Riley Weddings
Tablescape: Style Me Pretty
Happy Planning!
~Katie Martin