Michelle and Daniel’s colorful and bookish wedding in Washington, DC was an unforgettable celebration. Hosted at two of the city’s most beautiful and historic venues, The White Meyer House for the ceremony and The Meridian House for the reception, the day was a perfect blend of mid-century style and the era of the venue. With rich jewel tones and eco-conscious design choices, their vision was both vibrant and intentional. White Ink Calligraphy + Co, was honored to contribute to their celebration through a gorgeous invitation suite and day-of details that were full of intention and brought their story to life.
An Invitation Suite That Set the Stage
From the very first moment guests opened their invitations, it was clear this wedding would be anything but ordinary. The invitation suite featured handmade plum cardstock, pressed with luminous foil calligraphy. An epic floral envelope liner set the tone for their day and made a repeat appearance in other day of details! A bright magenta RSVP card offered a joyful contrast and an unexpected pop of color, while hand-calligraphed envelopes gave a nod to the couple’s love of personalized, elevated design.
The couple’s love of color and the stylish nod to the mid-century era of their venue came through in every detail, and we had so much fun weaving those themes throughout our work.
Colorful and Bookish Washington DC Wedding
The invitation palette carried seamlessly into the reception at the iconic Meridian House. The mint green walls of the room created a striking contrast to the deep plum linens, purple glassware, and coordinating menus. Even the chairs featured plum and dark teal hues, adding to the rich colors that all worked together.
Each guest’s place card doubled as a keepsake, which was a beautifully printed bookmark that featured the same floral design from the invitation suite’s envelope liner. With bookshelves lining the reception space, the detail couldn’t have been more fitting. In fact, other bookish details were also woven into their wedding, like their vintage, library card inspired seating chart!
Vintage Library Card Seating Chart
One of the most creative and personal touches of the day was the seating chart. Vintage library cards printed with guest names and table number assignments were framed and displayed on a bookshelf alongside vintage books. This thoughtful design element was visually striking and a perfect match for the bookish charm and character of the venue.
Michelle and Daniel brought their personalities into every aspect of their day, and it was such a joy to help them tell their story through their invitations and details.
Wedding Vendors:
Ceremony Venue: The White Meyer House
Reception Venue: The Meridian House
Caterer: Well Dunn
Photographer: Amanda Wose Photography
Florist: Sophie Felts Floral Design
Full Planning and Design: Marcella Lenick Events and Design
Invitation and Day of Paper Goods: White Ink Calligraphy + Co.
HMUA: Caitlyn Meyer
Band: Washington Talent
Rentals: Select Event group | Paisley & Jade | Something Vintage | BBJ La Tavola
Cake: 5-12 Dessert
Ice Cream: Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
If you’re looking to add custom, thoughtful touches to your wedding or event, we would love to help make your vision a reality. Reach out today to learn more about our full-service design offerings—we can’t wait to create something unforgettable for you!
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