This destination wedding at The Hemingway House in Key West, Florida, was one of those unforgettable weddings, filled with beauty, and even a little adventure! The couple, who live in Colorado, selected this beautiful venue to host their destination wedding. Guests traveled in from all over, and the couple wanted to make sure the whole experience was immersive. The historic, garden wedding venue was a dream and provided all the inspiration we needed to create their Key West wedding invitations and details.
Key West Wedding Invitations with Custom Artwork
From the very beginning, this couple had a clear and stunning vision. The suite came to life with various shades of green. The bride hand-sketched custom artwork found in their invitation suite, which was a delicate, bright green line drawing of The Hemingway House. And the paper stack was tucked in a custom sleeve featuring a more detailed venue sketch than the liner.
Each piece was a nod to the lush surroundings of Key West. The envelope liner, printed in an earthy green with bright green artwork, mirrored the feeling of stepping into a tucked-away tropical garden. A soft green tassel added playful elegance to the main invitation. We even included a striped insert card printed with Ernest Hemingway quotes, tying the entire suite back to the venue’s iconic namesake.
Anything for our Clients
As fate would have it, the week we shipped out their final paper goods, Nashville and the Southeast area was hit with a series of tornadoes over multiple days. While our team was safe, shipping delays caused a major hiccup, as UPS failed to deliver the package in time.
When that happens, we do what needs to be done.
We gladly reproduced EVERYTHING. And then, I personally boarded a flight to Key West on the morning of the wedding to hand-deliver everything. I met their planner at baggage claim, and made sure every single piece was ready for their celebration. Nothing was going to stop us from delivering the promised items to our couple!
Bringing the Suite Into the Wedding Day Details
We love when couples carry design elements from their invitation suite into the wedding day itself, and this one did it beautifully.
The menus echoed the green-striped Hemingway quote cards from the suite and included the same fun tassel detail.
White place cards featured the same flower sketch found on the wedding details card and came in three different colors: a dark green, tropical green, and coral. The cards were then tucked into upright sleeves of the same color that featured the same custom venue sketch used on the suite sleeve.
The Cocktail markers featured Hemingway quotes clipped to drinks with mini clothespins. It was a small but charming nod to the literary legend and the venue.
All of these details popped against the stunning reception design of white linens with deep green floral patterns, dark green napkins, and cascading greenery woven into chandeliers and centerpieces.
The outdoor ceremony itself felt like a hidden oasis! The romantic ceremonial garden featured a lush tropical landscape of Key West. The thoughtful, elegant design choices made by the couple and the talented vendor team created a seamless and gorgeous wedding experience.
The Power of Paper to Elevate a Guest Experience
It’s always our goal to ensure the paper details do more than just inform guests! We think they should tell a story and immerse guests in the experience. It’s safe to say, we accomplished just that with this wedding! From the very first impression to the final sip of a Hemingway cocktail, every piece of paper played a role in welcoming guests to this beautiful celebration.
It was an honor to be a part of such a meaningful and joyful day, and a reminder that we’ll always go the extra mile (or 1,000) to make sure our clients are taken care of.
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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There’s just something about blue. From deep navy to soft dusty blues, bold cobalt to calming slate, blue is one of those rare colors that truly shines in every shade. It’s timeless, versatile, and effortlessly elegant, which is why we nevertire of incorporating it into custom invitation suites and paper goods. Whether you’re planning a coastal celebration, a garden soirée, or a Southern wedding with a little personality, blue brings just the right amount of charm, calm, and wow. Here’s a look at a few of our favorite custom blue wedding invitations that make a statement and show just how much this hue can do.
Blue Wedding Invitations That Make a Statement
Southern Charm Meets Sophistication
For Lauren’s wedding at the Hermitage Golf Course, we designed a timeless suite. A custom envelope liner, brought this light blue envelope to life. The artwork on the liner was a custom painting by Lauren O’Brien Art, featuring the Hermitage Golf Course. The artwork even included the golf flag hole, which, according to the bride, the guys LOVED!
The main invitation was letterpressed for an elegant texture. Meanwhile, the RSVP card included a fun nod to Nashville with cowboy boots. The dark grey details card was printed in white ink, rounding out this soft, Southern-inspired suite.
Coastal Invite with a Splash of Personality
This Key West wedding invitation suite was all about setting the tone for this luxurious coastal wedding. All the different details that went into this suite made it such a blast to design. The bride, Susan, is a boat dealer, so we had to create a custom illustration of the boat dock at their wedding venue using a fun No. 10 long and skinny paper that showed off the design perfectly.
The custom chicken monogram was a fun and unforgettable detail as a nod to all the wild chickens all over Key West! Add in some vintage boat-themed postage, and this letterpressed blue and white suite became one of our favorite stacks we’ve ever created, with all the artwork lining up beautifully. The seagulls on the upper right corner of the invite, followed by the wedding week itinerary with a blue wave design on the border to give that ocean feel, the light blue rsvp card on top, and then the white twine to mimic boat rope tying it all together, instantly transported guests to the ocean upon opening up their wedding envelope and pulling out the invitation stack. We just love a good stack!
Chinoiserie-Inspired Elegance in Various Blues
Tori’s suite brought traditional blue-and-white elegance to life. The envelope liner was inspired by the classic ginger jar motif. The color palette featured both bright blues and deeper tones for a layered, high-end look.
The suite was digitally printed and wrapped with a custom monogrammed belly band, which also appeared on the envelope. The result? A timeless design that felt curated, clean, and absolutely stunning from the moment it arrived in guests’ mailboxes.
Why Blue Works Every Time
Blue has a calming presence and an effortless grace that feels at home in almost any celebration. It complements florals, works across all seasons, and adds just the right amount of tradition or personality, depending on how you use it.
From dark navy and sky blues to watercolor washes and chinoiserie patterns, blue works well with nearly every wedding style. We love creating custom invites and paper goods tailored to your story, whether it’s through liners, monograms, illustrations, or custom elements that speak to you.
Because when it comes to wedding paper, the details matter.
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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There’s something magical about being part of a venue’s very first event, and that’s exactly how we felt walking into The Sloane for the first time. This brand new wedding venue, nestled in the heart of historic Germantown just 5 minutes from Nashville, is bright and modern. With its tall vaulted ceilings and light-filled spaces, it provided the perfect blank canvas to bring this vibrant, colorful editorial to life. We were honored to be one of the first vendors inside this new venue for a photoshoot, and even more thrilled to create the wedding invitations and paper goods in collaboration with one of our longtime favorite planners, Kelsey Rae Designs, who brought the vision together in the most beautiful way.
Marigold Wedding Invitations That Pop
Let’s talk color! Because when a marigold envelope arrives in your mailbox, it’s not going unnoticed! Color is one of our favorite ways to elevate a paper suite, and for this shoot, a rich marigold hue was the star. We used a yellow envelope with a striped liner featuring a floral design of a marigold to set the tone. We then carried that motif to the save the dates and information cards. This bright and cheerful invitation suit is definitely one that guests will remember, perfectly setting the tone and vibe of the wedding day.
Layering Texture and Tone
At the venue, stunning, yellow floral displays were set up in the ceremony space. The bride carried her own bouquet of light and darker yellow flowers. Then for the reception, white and yellow arrangements sat in low vases at the center of the table, bringing a cohesiveness that tied everything together.
While the bold yellow made a statement, we also wanted to balance the palette with softer, grounded details. On the reception tables, peach-toned menus rested atop marigold napkins, adding warmth and elegance. Our dark green place cards featured crisp white calligraphy for contrast and depth. It was a small detail, but one that elevated each place setting and pulled the entire look together.
A Dreamy New Space in Nashville
If you’re a couple dreaming of a fresh, inviting, upscale venue, The Sloane is definitely one to have on your radar. Its clean architecture, gorgeous natural light, and flexible event spaces make it the perfect canvas for any wedding design. We loved seeing how the bright pops of yellow transformed the white ceremony backdrop and how every vendor worked together to bring this joyful concept to life. One thing is certain, creating wedding invitations that pop and set the tone for the wedding day ahead is not only our specialty, but our favorite thing to do!
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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When it comes to wedding invitations, green is a color we’ll never stop reaching for. Whether it’s soft sage, deep emerald, or a muted olive, green truly works like a neutral as it pairs beautifully with florals, practically every color on the spectrum, and even bold patterns. It’s elegant yet still allows for playful creativity. At White Ink Calligraphy + Co., we’ve had the joy of bringing several green invitation suites to life, and we’re sharing a few of our favorites today to show how this gorgeous hue can set the tone for an elevated and memorable celebration.
Green Invitation Suites for Every Wedding Style
Refined Letterpress Suite
This suite is a perfect example of how green can bring together classic romance and elegance. Designed with luxurious letterpress printing and a custom monogram, Adaline’s suite felt like a work of art from the very first glance.
My favorite detail from this suite, besides the color, is the custom watercolor painting of the venue featured on the envelope liner, setting the tone before guests even opened the invitation. Pulling the invitation out from the beautiful envelopes, guests would find the suite tied together with a wax seal and soft ribbon, a finishing touch that felt as elevated as the day itself. We also added spot calligraphy to the main invitation card for a personal, hand-touched feel, along with matching calligraphed envelopes. Every detail reflected the couple’s vision for a refined and heartfelt celebration.
Gatefold Green Suite
This next invitation suite took a modern yet timeless approach. The centerpiece was a single gatefold card printed digitally and sealed with a custom swan wax seal, a charming detail that made an appearance on the invitation as well. A green design of vines and flowers on the custom envelope liner was carried through the invitation design, decorating the cover and the inside of the gatefold invitation. We also designed a coordinating rehearsal dinner card that made the whole suite feel seamless and curated.
Whimsical Invitation Suite
For this whimsical invitation suite it was all about soft, romantic charm. Digitally printed and tied with a delicate chiffon ribbon, the pieces felt light and inviting. The real showstopper was the envelope liner, which featured an illustrated pattern of birds reminiscent of classic chinoiserie prints. It added the perfect touch of whimsy to this otherwise classic design.
We also created matching save the dates that guests received prior to and hinted at the beauty to come. This suite is proof that green doesn’t have to feel overly formal. It can be playful and fun, while still displaying elegance.
Why Green Works for Every Wedding Style
Green’s versatility is what makes it shine. It plays well with every season and complements a wide range of colors and themes, from garden romance and historical venues to modern minimalism and fine art design. It adds a grounded, organic, and elevated feel to the suite, whether it’s worked into the paper, the printing, or the embellishments (hello, ribbon and wax seals!).
At White Ink, we treat green as a neutral not just because it pairs with everything, but because it feels natural, elegant, and rooted in timeless design.
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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When a wedding takes place in one of the most iconic hotels in Nashville you know it’s going to be a good one! Once a bustling railroad terminal, Union Station Hotel is now a stunning luxury hotel, still brimming with its original architecture, that includes arches, stained-glass windows, and endless historical charm. The gothic exterior design is one that demands attention. It’s a venue where history and elegance collide, setting the perfect tone for a celebration as beautiful and meaningful as Kate and Jon’s dreamy wedding.
To play a part in their big day by creating their custom invitation suite, menus, and place cards was such an honor. The sweet bride, Kate, found us on Instagram, which is always so flattering! She was a dream to work with, as we couldn’t have asked for a more gracious, fun, and lovely client. Her dreamy wedding day vision paired beautifully with the character and charm of the hotel.
Lavender Wedding Invitations and Details
One detail we absolutely adored about this wedding was the color palette. Lavender isn’t a color we get to work with often in invitations. It brought such a fresh, romantic feel to each element. It also beautifully tied into the wedding day itself, where shades of purple were thoughtfully woven throughout the florals, the groom’s custom jacket liner, bridesmaids’ dresses, and even the bride’s veil, which featured the most gorgeous floral embroidery. Seriously, the veil was a work of art!
The custom invitation suite featured elegant white and lavender card stock, with delicate calligraphy bringing everything to life. The suite was wrapped with a custom-designed purple band showcasing an illustration of the historic Union Station as a nod to the incredible venue that would set the scene for their day.
Inside, the envelope liner greeted guests with a burst of colorful florals. This offered a playful hint to all the vibrant flower details that would later decorate their ceremony and reception spaces. As a special gesture because we loved working with Kate so much, we shared with her the floral artwork we used for the invitation suite, and she used that to create the groom’s pocket square. It was a small but meaningful detail that spoke volumes about the couple’s thoughtful approach to design.
Elegant Day-of Touches
Alongside the invitation suite, we also created the folded place cards, which featured the same elegant calligraphy as the invitations, adding a cohesive and sophisticated touch to the guest tables.
To tie the pieces together, the custom menus we created featured the same colorful floral design that was seen on the envelope liner. At the reception, these menus were tucked into the sage green napkins next to the place cards, creating a beautiful place setting for guests.
The tablescapes were stunning! Along with the paper goods, stunning floral arrangements decorated the center of the tables, and flickering candlelight added to the romantic setting. EBJ & Company did an amazing job planning and coordinating, as everything came together beautifully.
Kate and Jon’s Union Station wedding blended old-world charm with fresh, personal style in the most perfect way. Being able to contribute to their day was such an honor for our team at White Ink Calligraphy.
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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If we had to sum up this New Orleans wedding in three words, they’d be: elevated, eclectic, and unforgettable. Held at the iconic Race and Religious venue in New Orleans, Louisiana Katie and Derek’s wedding was one for the books. Everything from the fashion to the florals, and of course, the incredible wedding details we had the honor of creating for our couple was just out of this world amazing.
As a Nashville-based wedding photographer herself, the beautiful bride, Katie, knew what she wanted when it came to her wedding aesthetic. We were beyond flattered when she chose White Ink Calligraphy to design her custom invitation suite and day-of details. She brought such a fun, bold energy to the planning process, and her vibe translated beautifully into every design choice.
Bold and Fun Custom Wedding Invitation Suite
I’m just going to say it: this was our favorite invitation suite of the entire year! Every piece told a story, starting with the main invitation in bright, fun yellow that featured an illustration of an olive, which was an adorable nod to the bride’s sweet pup whose name is Olive. Personal touches like this are what take wedding paper goods to the next level, and this suite had plenty of them.
The RSVP card doubled as a vintage hotel key, complete with a sketch of the venue on one side and a QR code on the other for guests to easily reply. A blue card cut in the exact shape of the pool at Race and Religious was another favorite element of ours from this custom invitation suite. Each piece of the suite featured a different bright and bold color that had a tropical feel.
The final component was a green envelope with palm tree liner. Before ever opening the invitation, guests got a glimpse of what was to come with an illustration of alligator on the front, and stamps that provided subtle hints to the wedding’s Louisiana location. The entire suite was thoughtfully curated and unapologetically fun, just like the bride herself. It’s also such a wonderful example of setting the tone for a wedding and providing fun surprises for guests.
Bold Day-of Details with a New Orleans Twist
We kept the personality going strong with equally creative and unexpected day-of details. When you hear New Orleans, you think of Mardi Gras, and we wanted to lean into that a bit. To incorporate a little Mardi Gras flair, we used Mardi Gras beads for the seating chart. Guests found their tables by locating Mardi Gras beads hanging on the venue’s iron gate, with their name and table number attached to each strand. So NOLA. So FUN. This was such a hit and everyone wore their Mardi Gras beads all night!
NOLA Wedding Ceremony and Reception
This wedding was a tropical dream! After a stunning ceremony by a pool surrounded in florals and palm trees, guests gathered on the patio for cocktails. A fabric bar sign listed the different drinks available adding texture and movement to the space, which we love! This one tied the whole cocktail setup together with gorgeous florals sitting on top of the bar framing the fabric sign.
The tablescapes at the venue were just beautiful. The florals were stunning with pops of bright pink and orange. At each place setting were the playful menus we designed shaped like palm trees. Oyster Place Cards were also at each seat as a nod to local flavor and southern charm, adding an elegance to the setting.
From the smallest element to the biggest moments, every detail celebrated the vibrant spirit of New Orleans while staying true to the couple’s personal style.
At White Ink Calligraphy, we believe your wedding should reflect you. This wedding was a perfect example of what happens when a couple fully leans into their style and vision by choosing details that are both meaningful and fun. Bringing this wedding day to life in the vibrant city of New Orleans was such an honor and so much fun. We’re still not over it! Katie and Derek’s wedding is definitely one we will always remember!
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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