Have you ever been to a wedding or an event and felt, “Why didn’t I think of that?” One of the reasons why we LOVE doing what we do at White Ink Calligraphy is because we get to have front row seats to some of the cutest, boldest ideas in town. And we want to share them with you! This time, White Ink goes to Sarasota, Florida to take part in a wedding where love was all in the detail.
White Ink couple, Jessica and Adam, recently tied the knot and we had a lot of fun with some of the long-lasting details of their wedding. Take your time to check out how gorgeous this calligraphy looks on these leather pieces for the seating signage (this is your reminder that we do SO much more than paper!). These beauties were charmingly tucked beneath a cascading array of flowers for every guest to gush over as they walked by. This seating chart is the epitome of balance between gentle and bold. More of this please!
In addition, White Ink was excited to personalize the stunning leather favorites that gently laid atop the reception menus for the guests. Even Jessica and Adam’s champagne bottle was draped in the delicately customized leather.
Did you notice that Jessica and Adam had each leather piece branded with their wedding logo? Talk about a conversation piece! We’re thinking leather is kind of the best texture ever to elevate your next event.
This couple left no stone unturned. The lasting memories that guests walked away with were all in the detail. From the majestic display of florals to the precise construction of their wedding cake and cocktails, it’s hard not to be enraptured by the beauty of a wedding like this.
We can’t wait to do something like this for you too!
So, what’s the deal with a styled shoot? What makes wedding and event vendors put in the time and effort to throw something together that isn’t an actual event? Well, it’s pretty simple… we want to show you what we’ve got! Putting together a top-notch event is an art form, and we are the creatives behind the scenes. Nashville is one of those places where you don’t have to look very far to find a vendor or creative that is the absolute best at what they do.
For obvious reasons, most of what event vendors create come directly from whatever inspires the client: theme, colors, style, texture, all of it. So, when we are afforded a moment to let our creative juices flow and boast our skills, we will jump at the chance.
A few of Nashville’s best creatives put our minds together for what turned out to be an amazing display of talent. I hope that you can use our styled shoot at Diamond Creek Farms to pull some inspiration for your next event or wedding. This was a multi-part shoot designed to demonstrate the contrast between gold and black, blush and gold, and black and white styles! I think you’ll agree that what we put together for you is simply stunning. Check it out!
The blush and gold themed invitation suite focused on a balance of gentle and modern. The rosy envelopes with custom calligraphy and wax seals leaned perfectly into the edge-cut papers and print invites. To elevate this combination, White Ink created the most attractive little place cards I think I’ve ever done. We used pressed florals inside acrylic, lined it in gold and used custom spot calligraphy; all resting gorgeously on top of the menu place setting. I’m in love with the idea of using this for an outdoor spring wedding!
For the black and gold, and black and white portion of the shoot, White Ink really got to have fun and play with some amazing details. For the invitation suite we “pushed the envelope”, if you will, and designed off-centered custom envelope calligraphy while using the added space to make a modern splash. Our stationary team came through with a custom modern font for the invites, making this a truly impressive suite for clients to draw some inspiration from.
It’s time to talk about these black marble, stand-alone tiles! Details like these babies have an amazing way of keeping your guests chatting about your event for a long time to come. The contrast between the muted black and bright white custom calligraphy is an aesthetic gem. (Sigh). I love using tile place cards as a way to add texture to a reception. And for those outdoor receptions, they can double as paperweights for your menus. Brilliant!
There you have it! Vendors want to help make your wedding and events everything you hoped for. We might even have a few great ideas up our sleeves! We hope you enjoy.
Finally! We get to share all the details from one of White Ink’s most eye-catching projects to date. Our clients, Kelsey and Tanner, brought us in to help fulfill the vision for their wedding and we are still spinning from how amazing it all turned out.
To start, the White Ink stationary team came through with a sophisticated invitation suite complete with gold ink against beautiful textured paper that always pairs elegantly with a classic navy envelope. So many of our White Ink couples have chosen navy envelopes to elevate their invitation suites and you can see why!
Guests were invited to enjoy Kelsey and Tanner’s ceremony at the Union Station Nashville Yards Hotel which turned out to be an architectural dream for this downtown wedding. This landmark site truly speaks for itself and lacks nothing in the way of décor. Still, we got to put our touch on this stunning venue with a golden, ornamented wedding welcome sign complete with custom calligraphy. Wedding welcome signs like this one can add charm to even the grandest of venues.
Our couple chose the W Nashville Hotel to host their guests for the reception and it did not disappoint. It’s also where we got to flex our creativity and put on display White Ink’s biggest seating chart we have ever done! This massive, custom project was tailored perfectly to Kelsey and Tanner’s vision with floor to ceiling hanging fabric. It’s very rewarding to have each guest enjoy this creation knowing that they were a part of it as they find their names printed on the king-sized drapery flowing down in front of them. I am still so excited by how this came to fruition. I can tell you, this seating chart is going to stick with me for a long time. I am so proud of our team!
It doesn’t stop there. Our bride and groom asked that we elevate the details of their tablescapes with custom menus, place cards and table numbers. I really love it when our couples blend details together the way Kelsey and Tanner did with the menus and place cards. The place cards were done using custom spot calligraphy in gold ink and paired together with our custom designed menus using gold wax seals.
I am excited to show you the table numbers used for this reception because they are the newest addition in our rental collection! The acrylic front and easel stand make these little guys fit very easily into almost any style. They’re my new favorite!
I am so grateful for clients like Kelsey and Tanner who understand our dedication to making dream weddings a reality. We can help you create event details that turn heads. I promise!
White Ink is in the business of detail. You could say we’re the experts! Our team understands the impact that even the smallest of details can have on any event, invitation or gift. We know the difference between an invite that gets the point across and an invite gives an experience. We work really hard to make sure we achieve exactly what our clients have envisioned for their weddings and other occasions. For Alex and Christopher, White Ink understood the assignment!
Let’s talk about the details of this stunning invitation suite. We really had fun with this one! The boldness of the white, black and gray watercolor background is enough to make any recipient stop what they’re doing and think “WOW!” It’s definitely a small detail that packs a big punch.
We love envelope calligraphy, but we love gold ink calligraphy on black envelopes better than anything. It’s always so satisfying to create with these colors! And the gold continued with the spot calligraphy on the invitations. Just perfect! Taking the time to choose details, like the ones Alex and Christopher used here, gives a lasting impression that your guests will remember for a long time. It also sets the tone for the rest of your event and gives them something they’ll look forward to.
When people talk about wedding signage, they usually mention the welcome signs, or the big amazing seating charts; and those are always fun and memorable, but the small signage that is peppered throughout the ceremony and reception actually have a big job to do. They act like a sort of footnote to your event. For instance, our hand-painted acrylic “Sip and be Seated” sign is the perfect way to subtlety move guests along during cocktail hour. Reminding guests to enjoy the present moment with a sign like, “Welcome. Eyes up, phones down, hearts open,” is not only thoughtful, but it’s a perfect way to keep your guests engaged in the day you’ve worked so hard to put together. It’s all in the detail!
Still, as a fellow golden retriever lover, my favorite detail of Alex and Christopher’s wedding by far is the adorable golden retriever figure on their cake! I CAN’T! They even made it look like he took a bite! So, so adorable. What a fantastic way to use a small detail to make a big impression. White Ink was honored to help Alex and Christopher make their big day a day that left a lasting impression on all who attended. We love to help our clients with each creative detail we can offer, big or small, because they all serve a great purpose. Congrats to our happy couple!
Every now and again at White Ink Calligraphy, we get to step out of reality and into a dream. A few of Nashville’s best and brightest creatives invited us to be a part of one of the most exceptional projects to come across our desk. We had so much fun creating for this shoot. There was a real freedom in getting to push the creative boundaries beyond what we normally do. The results exceeded our expectations, pushing them higher than the Teton Mountains that surrounds the valley below. And we invite you to take a peek at these breathtaking possibilities!
Imagine planning a wedding where you are free to pull out all the stops and create something like the White Ink team did here with this picturesque suite. We used hand-torn, hand-painted, water colored paper to make this design look its very best. This suite even included an illustrated hiking map! Is that not the coolest idea ever? The complete design included a welcome note, a custom wax seal, vintage stamps, menu and place card. Piecing all of this together was incredibly satisfying for our entire White Ink crew.
We did the calligraphy for each place card which was cleverly placed against its own little compass, fitting effortlessly into the décor of the outdoor tablescape. The efforts and vision of all of the creators and vendors involved in this project truly came to life and really showed the skill and strength of each designer. The table seemed like something that had been there forever, tucked away, just waiting to be seen. It was adorned with soft linens, tiny candles, and flowers that danced across the tabletop like the notes of the sweetest love song.
The inspiration doesn’t stop there, in fact, the grandeur of this shoot, this setting, that dress, these mountains, it’s enough to refresh the creative power in our team for a long time to come. This is why we do what we do. What an honor to be included in it all. It was a good day.
Ya’ll, we love a traditional Nashville style wedding, but there is something so satisfying about watching a wedding with a more modern form come together. Brittany and Thomas did not let us down. Everything they chose, from the invitation suites to place cards, was dripping in the perfect mixture of elegance and boldness. It made my calligrapher heart so happy that the White Ink team had the opportunity to work with this fantastic couple and help make their wedding dream become a reality.
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For starters, Brittany and Thomas chose Saint Elle in downtown Nashville as their wedding venue. It’s impossible to go wrong with that location! The furniture, the clean lines, the open spaces, and the abundance of greenery will certainly compliment your modern wedding goals. I love that we got create some really sleek custom calligraphy that flowed with the top-notch décor.
White Ink kept it coming while we put our mark on the super chic welcome sign, seating chart, bar signage, and place cards. I don’t know, but putting white custom calligraphy on top of black just kept blowing my mind. And I want more! We definitely had a lot of favorites at this wedding but getting to customize the envelopes that read, “To my Bride/Groom on our wedding day,” warmed our hearts! Seeing their reaction to such a sweet and delicate moment on the biggest day of their lives really made me appreciate that White Ink had a little part in that.
Don’t forget, White Ink can ENGRAVE custom calligraphy on many different surfaces. You have to take a look at Brittany and Thomas’ stunning cake-knife and server set! You don’t have to be a bride or groom to inquire about something like these. This would be a fantastic gift for anyone to give to a special couple on their big day.
Anytime I think about designing for this wedding it puts a smile on my face. We cannot wait for the next opportunity to design with a modern style in mind because, just like those confetti streamers at our couples exit, this wedding POPPED!
