Turning wedding dreams into a reality can be a big job for any couple. The best thing a bride and groom can do is get the right people in their corner to make all of their wedding details come together. When our White Ink couples ask us to be a part of their big day, we are prepared to give them whatever it takes to make their wedding an unforgettable moment!
Macy and Timmy are just one of those couples that are a dream to work with. They trusted us to use our expertise in bringing together the finer details that were seamlessly sprinkled throughout the reception. This southern wedding was enjoyed by all, especially the team here at White Ink.
A great way to elevate your wedding theme is to bring the details together throughout the ceremony, reception and even after-parties. For example, Macy and Timmy cleverly used the idea behind their Polaroid style save-the-date and applied it to their one-of-a-kind seating chart! Very fun and inviting for each guest to enjoy.
White Ink created Macy and Timmy’s custom invitations complete with rosy hues, wax seals, and letterpress invites. These beautiful color combinations made their appearance again with the custom acrylic signage we designed for them. I absolutely LOVED the way the tabletop signage for their bar menu and guest book pulled from the invitation colors making it a detail that did not go unnoticed. The ombre effect on each sign was a fun conversation starter. Look how perfect these turned out!
The White Ink team also put together these custom cocktail napkins! These were the perfect little additions that gave a fun twist to cocktail hour. Each napkin displayed the same custom initials design that guests first saw in their invites. Again, proving that even small details can tie an event together in a big way.
Macy and Timmy’s beautiful southern wedding gave us the perfect opportunity to point out how meaningful it can be to reuse colors, custom designs and themes throughout your wedding or event. Taking time to perfectly place what represents you and your style can make a lasting impact on your guest’s experience. Details like these make a big difference and that’s a difference White Ink loves to make!
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!
Once again, White Ink gets to show off what we know and love in the most romantic and picturesque styled shoot we’ve ever done! This time we were invited by the amazing Curry and Co Events, who pulled together an absolute vision of a wedding that we hope will inspire you on your wedding journey!
For starters, The W Hotel in downtown Nashville offers the best canvas for nearly any décor or style our clients might be hoping for. For this shoot, feel free to soak in and enjoy all the charm and fairy-tale vibes that these fantastic vendors are serving. I just want to point out that not only was Curry and Co Events the visionary behind the design of this project, but they also put together jaw-dropping floral masterpieces! I mean, that BOUTONNIERE! Only to be paired with one of the most spectacularly delicate bridal bouquets. All of it was simply perfect.
Blue Fish Event Rentals provided the sunburst arbor that took this styled shoot from fanciful to modern in the most impressive way. This is easily one of the most striking pieces of the day. Quest Events in Nashville pulled through with some insanely stunning stand-up chandeliers that gave the table a seamless balance between classic romantic and modern whimsical.
With all of the vendors putting in their best work, the White Ink team was more than excited to dive into this project. We began with creating these timeless letterpress invites where we used a beautiful soft pink ink that complimented the tenderness of the entire invitation suite. Of course, if you want romantic, then you NEED hand-lettered envelope calligraphy. This is the detail that truly sets this suite apart from other invites no matter the style. But what really pulls this suite together is the lace envelope liner that was designed to match the lace linen on the reception table! Now that’s how you impress your guests!
The White Ink stationary team was feeling pretty fancy with these splendid little menus complete with tassels! They kept to the elegant theme and classic nods throughout the tablescape. We love venturing away from what is normally expected even with things like menus, because these are the areas where our clients can personalize and express their own unique styles. It’s good to be reminded of that sometimes, to not forget to make it yours. With that being said, we hope you are loving these fantastic table place cards as much as we do! Hester and Cook provided us with the most playful champagne coupe papers for us to personalize, and they turned out amazing! Again, even if your style is classic and fanciful, you can still add your own unique touch. We are here to help you do that.
It is always an honor to be invited to participate in a styled shoot. It’s an amazing little corner of the creative vendor world where we have the freedom to manifest the best of what we can offer, and we get to present it to you! We hope you enjoy it, and we can’t wait to create with you too!
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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.
