Some weddings feel special from the very beginning, and this Cherokee Dock, Italian-Inspired Wedding was absolutely one of them. The bride is a fellow event industry professional, and we originally met her while she was working at a venue. From that first interaction, we completely fell in love with her. When she reached out about designing the details for her own wedding, it felt like such an honor to be part of the team bringing her vision to life.
Her inspiration for the wedding details was Italian-esque with a timeless, elegant edge. The design leaned into classic textures and thoughtful details with meaningful touches.
Invitations Inspired by Cherokee Dock
The invitation suite introduced guests to the aesthetic of the day before they ever arrived at the venue. The main invitation was printed on crisp white paper with soft green calligraphy, creating a look that felt both fresh and classic.
Inside the envelope, guests discovered a custom envelope liner featuring artwork of Cherokee Dock, the stunning Tennessee wedding venue where the celebration would take place.
Ceremony Details
Another special element we created for the ceremony was a flowing fabric memorial sign. Fabric signage has such a soft, romantic presence, and this piece offered a meaningful way to honor loved ones who could not be there.
Custom Olive Oil Seating Chart
One of the most memorable elements of the wedding design was the seating chart. Rather than a traditional display, the couple chose something far more personal and interactive.
Guests found their table assignments attached to small jars of olive oil, which doubled as their wedding favors. Even more meaningful, the olive oil had been made by a member of the couple’s family.
These kinds of seating charts are some of our favorites to design because they serve multiple purposes by guiding guests, telling a story, and leaving everyone with a thoughtful gift from the day.
A Hand-Lettered Bar Menu on a Vase
Out of all the details we created, my personal favorite was the hand-lettered bar menu written directly onto a vase.
It was such a unique and artistic way to present the drink offerings, and it fit perfectly with the Italian-inspired aesthetic. Details like this are what make weddings feel truly custom and unforgettable.
Timeless Hand-Deckled Menus
At the reception tables, guests found hand-deckled menus, a classic detail that instantly elevated the tablescape. The soft, textured edges of the paper added a sense of artistry and timeless elegance that paired beautifully with the rest of the design elements throughout the space.
TimelessItalian-Inspired Wedding Details
Designing the details for this Cherokee Dock wedding was such a joy, especially knowing the bride herself understood what thoughtful event design can bring to a celebration. Being trusted by a fellow wedding industry professional to design such meaningful elements made this entire experience even more special! We were so honored to be a part of it!
If you’re planning a wedding in Nashville, or anywhere in the world, we’d love to help you create meaningful, personalized stationery and event details that tell your story. We work with couples worldwide to design details you and your guests will remember forever.
Reach out today to learn more about our full-service wedding and event design offerings! We can’t wait to create something unforgettable for you!
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Never underestimate the power of an envelope liner. For Emily and Walker’s Diamond Creek Farm wedding we designed their custom floral artwork for their envelope liner, and it became the thread that tied their entire wedding palette together! On top of the gorgeous details, this wedding was extra special because we also created items for Emily’s sister’s wedding as well.
The fact that the calligraphy between these sisters’ weddings matches and was from my hands is so incredibly special. I also absolutely loved working with their mom on both weddings too. They are just the sweetest family! It is so heartwarming to get to know families through our work and even more special to continue to work with them throughout the special events of their lives.
Custom Floral Artwork on Envelope Liners
The invitations brought elegant vibes with white paper and gold calligraphy, however, the stand out feature was the custom floral artwork on their envelope liner.
We also placed the couple’s monogram on the main invite. The same monogram with a similar floral design was used on the wedding programs and menus we created!
Cocktail Hour Details
The details didn’t stop there though! The monogram was also used on the koozies we did, which guests could pick up from a basket at the bar area.
While grabbing a koozie, they would see another appearance of the floral artwork from the envelope liner beautifully displayed on the bar back.
Then as guests settled in with a cocktail and conversation, they would notice the cozy throw pillows in the soft seating area were wrapped in the floral pattern.
The thoughtful details continued inside the venue for their reception where the stage front featured the floral pattern as well as the wallpapered backdrop for their wedding cake. Everything felt so elevated, cohesive, and intentional. The couple went above and beyond to create an immersive experience.
Not to mention, the stunning flowers by Knestrick by Design that decorated the reception space were soft and elegant, complementing the floral artwork, as well as the colors and dreamy style of their wedding design.
Floral artwork on Wallpaper Backdrop
The wallpaper backdrop for the cake was such a unique way to tie in this detail. it was the icing on the cake (pun intended) of the wedding design. This beautiful, all-white cake stood out wonderfully with the floral backdrop behind it!
Emily and Walker, thank you so much for the opportunity to create your wedding details and be a part of your wedding day. Congratulations and cheers to a lifetime of love and happiness.
If you’re planning a wedding in Nashville, or anywhere in the world, we’d love to help you create meaningful, personalized stationery and event details that tell your story. We work with couples worldwide to design details you and your guests will remember forever.
Reach out today to learn more about our full-service wedding and event design offerings! We can’t wait to create something unforgettable for you!
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The intentional wedding details from Ella and Connor’s Southall Farm & Inn wedding in Franklin, TN was the definition of thoughtful design. Every element was created with purpose. It wasn’t just to look pretty, but to create moments their guests would remember long after the wedding ended. I love that they valued and were all about intentionality. Everything they dreamed up, from a custom bar and dance floor, to bespoke details like interactive guest menus, we were able to create. The best part was that these moments and details felt true to them AND were unforgettable to their guests.
This celebration proved that intentional design truly elevates the wedding experience. If we’ve said it once, we’ve said it a thousand times, details matter. And this wedding was filled with them. The experience began with the invitations that set the tone. Everything else that followed tied the theme and their vision together.
An Invitation Suite That Set the Tone
First, let’s have a moment for these invitations. With a blind letterpress venue illustration of Southall Farm & Inn at the bottom of the main invite, these became more than just pieces of paper. They created a moment where guests could envision what was to come. We paired the suite with a vellum gatefold, a custom floral envelope liner, and a gold wax seal, creating a layered, tactile experience that felt elevated from the moment it was opened.
Since many guests were staying on property, we also designed custom welcome bags for their arrival. Delivering them turned into one of those behind-the-scenes moments we love most, as I ran into the groom while dropping them off and finally got to meet him in person for the first time.
A Seating Chart With Meaning
The custom seating chart was more than functional; it told a story. The sage green seating chart wall featured gold hooks with tags, tassels and a vintage key. The double-sided tag featured guests table assignment on one side and on the other, was a note to the guest to join the newlyweds for a private after party at a speakeasy. The key on the tag was a subtle nod to the location.
Cocktail Hour Details
For cocktail hour, we designed custom cocktail napkins in a fun tweed print. A fabric bar sign anchored the space, softening the bar design while reinforcing the refined, organic feel of the reception.
Fabric details continued to make a statement throughout the space, including FABRIC TABLE NUMBERS. This was our first time doing these and we are obsessed with how they turned out on the table. The tablescape was already stunning, and these fabric table numbers fit in beautiful with the already natural, elevated setting.
Menus + Place Cards That Stole the Show
If menus set the vibe, calligraphed place cards just elevate everything.
Connor and Ella’s interactive guest menus opened like a gatefold. Then, wrapped around each menu was a calligraphed place card, featuring both the guest’s name and their meal selection, creating a MOMENT for each guest as they sat down. It is these types of personal and intentional details that make an impact on your wedding day. I love that Ella and Connor not only understood that, but made it a major part of their vision.
Congratulations to this amazing couple and thank you for allowing us to create these meaningful details for your beautiful wedding!
Planning Ahead for 2026 Weddings
To all the spring brides, fall brides, and 2026 couples: if you’re dreaming up a tablescape that feels personal and polished, now’s the time to get on our calendar so you’re not rushing in the new year! Intentional design takes time, and the most thoughtful details are never rushed.
Connor and Ella’s Southall Farm & Inn wedding is a beautiful reminder that when design is rooted in intention, the result isn’t just stunning, it’s unforgettable.
If you’re planning a wedding in Nashville, or anywhere in the world, we’d love to help you create meaningful, personalized stationery and event details that tell your story. We work with couples worldwide to design details you and your guests will remember forever.
Reach out today to learn more about our full-service wedding and event design offerings! We can’t wait to create something unforgettable for you!
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When it comes to wedding design, few things are as breathtaking as the bold colors and traditions of South Asian weddings. This luxury styled wedding at Four Seasons Hotel in Nashville, planned by Let’s Do this Events, was the perfect celebration of vibrancy, culture, and elegance. With an incredible vendor team and a stunning vision, the day overflowed with bright pinks, oranges, yellows, and rich details that set the stage for a joyful and vibrant Hindu wedding.
An Invitation Suite Full of Color
For this editorial, we designed a stationery collection that embraced bold color and cultural patterns in a modern, luxurious way. The invitation suite began with an orange envelope, paired with a striking yellow patterned envelope liner. That same yellow pattern became the base of the invitation, creating a cohesive and eye-catching design.
We layered orange paper to match the envelope and lettered the details in crisp white calligraphy. A standout detail was the wedding weekend Details booklet, which featured a pink and light green paisley motif accented with orange, yellow, and cream ombre pom poms attached by hand. This touch added personality, texture, and fun.
Custom Menus
To carry the design through the reception, we created custom menus that incorporated the same yellow pattern from the invitation suite. Each menu featured a layered look with yellow patterned paper beneath bold pink cardstock, topped with elegant white lettering. Of course, the menus wouldn’t be complete without their playful touch – more ombre pom poms!
The Seating Chart
The seating chart wall was a true centerpiece of the event design. Each guest’s name was displayed in pink lettering on either side of the installation, bordered by the paisley design carried over from the stationery. In the center, the couple’s monogram, names, and “Please Be Seated” were framed by the same yellow pattern first introduced in the invitations.
The result was a luxury seating display that beautifully tied together the invitation suite, menus, and overall event design. Surrounded by bold floral arrangements in pinks, oranges, purples, and yellows, this installation made a lasting impression.
Cohesive Design from Start to Finish
From invitations to menus to the seating chart, the stationery details for this Four Seasons Nashville wedding were carefully curated to celebrate the colorful beauty of Hindu weddings while maintaining a luxurious, polished feel. We loved how each element echoed and complemented another.
It was such an honor to collaborate with an incredible team of vendors and to see our stationery designs and day of details come to life.
If you’re planning a wedding in Nashville, or anywhere in the world, we’d love to help you create meaningful, personalized stationery and event details that tell your story. We work with couples worldwide to design details you and your guests will remember forever. Reach out today to learn more about our full-service wedding and event design offerings! We can’t wait to create something unforgettable for you!
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At White Ink Calligraphy + Co., we specialize in creating custom wedding stationery and event details that tell your love story from the very first impression to the last dance of the evening. This elegant spring wedding at Cheekwood Estate and Gardens in Nashville was a perfect example of how thoughtful design can transform a celebration into something unforgettable.
Elegant Spring Wedding Details
The couple chose a dreamy palette of light blue, white, and soft green accents, perfectly suited for Cheekwood’s lush spring gardens. We carried these colors throughout their entire wedding stationery suite and event signage for a cohesive, elevated look.
Wedding Invitations | Grand Millennial Maximalism Meets Timeless Elegance
We started with their invitation suite. Featuring letterpress printing, a custom monogram, and an intricate envelope liner adorned with a bird illustration, the design was a nod to grand millennial maximalism. If you aren’t familiar with this design term, it is a trending style right now that combines more traditional elements with a modern twist, creating a detailed, yet polished and refined style.
The Custom Monogram
That custom monogram we designed on the invite became a signature design element for the wedding day. It appeared on the menus at each guest’s place setting, a stunning fabric backdrop at the reception, and, my favorite, on the dance floor wrap itself! Seeing our design come to life in such a grand format was a true “pinch-me” moment.
Statement Seating Chart & Welcome Sign
The seating chart was a showstopper! This elegant, tall display had guest names written in light blue calligraphy on a crisp white background. We framed the chart with the same floral-and-bird artwork from the envelope liner, creating a sense of connection between the invitations and the reception space.
The welcome sign echoed this same border detail, featuring a white oval center with the wording placed inside. It greeted guests and set the tone for the celebration ahead.
Place Cards with a Pop of Color
For the place cards, folded squares featured guests names in light blue with a soft floral and green border. Peep- The same border design can also be seen on the details card from their invitation suite! This subtle color combination perfectly tied into the tablescape’s springtime elegance, offering a fresh and cheerful finishing touch.
Designing for the Spring Season
When we began designing this suite, it was still the middle of winter, but these invitations gave us serious spring fever and got us SO EXCITED for spring weddings! This wedding was just as beautiful as we imagined and it was an honor to create so many elegant and beautiful details for their Cheekwood wedding day.
If you’re planning a wedding in Nashville, or anywhere in the world, we’d love to help you create meaningful, personalized stationery and event details that tell your story. We work with couples worldwide to design details you and your guests will remember forever. Reach out today to learn more about our full-service wedding and event design offerings! We can’t wait to create something unforgettable for you!
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Set against the stately backdrop of Ravenswood Mansion in Brentwood, TN, this colorful garden wedding was a breathtaking blend of timeless design and heartfelt celebration. We had the joy of designing a variety of paper goods and signage for this stunning wedding day. Gold took center stage in all the designs and was thoughtfully woven into a variety of elements. Classic gold wedding details and accents played a part in bringing this stunning, garden-inspired wedding to life.
A Gold-Kissed Invitation Suite
The invitation suite truly set the tone for the day with an elegant mix of gold calligraphy and classic styling. One of our favorite moments from this invite was the custom sketch of Ravenswood Mansion that lined each envelope! It was an inviting nod to the historic beauty of the venue. The couple’s custom monogram added a layer of sophistication, making its debut on the invitation and reappearing throughout the wedding day for a cohesive, elevated look.
Day-of Details
That same monogram reappeared on the couple’s wedding programs, which echoed the gold-ink design of the invitation but with a soft floral border that added a romantic, garden-inspired flair.
A gold-framed mirror welcome sign greeted guests as they arrived, setting the tone for the refined celebration ahead. The full-length mirror seating chart, also displayed in an ornate gold frame, guided guests gracefully to their seats.
Throughout the reception, every detail was thoughtfully styled. Tables featured white table numbers with gold numerals, nestled among vibrant summer florals.
White place cards with gold calligraphy coordinated with the seating chart, guiding guests to their seats, while gold-framed signature drink signage and custom bar decals added personality to the bar area. The couple’s monogram even graced frost flex cups, tying everything together seamlessly across every touchpoint.
A Celebration to Remember
These two graduates of the University of Tennessee Knoxville had a gorgeous wedding day vision that balanced color with classic neutrals. It was a perfect blend of personality and timeless style. The amazing and incredibly talented planner, Dana McCollum, expertly planned the entire day to flow beautifully.
We loved seeing how gold became the thread that tied everything together, creating a memorable, joyful, and elevated wedding day. It’s a beautiful reminder that paper details aren’t just decorative! They shape the guest experience and make a wedding feel truly you.
Congratulations to the happy couple, and thank you for trusting White Ink Calligraphy + Co. to be a part of your unforgettable day at Ravenswood!
If you’re looking to add custom, thoughtful touches to your wedding or event, we would love to 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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