The Night Before | A Rehearsal Dinner to Remember

The Night Before | A Rehearsal Dinner to Remember

A bride and groom’s time to shine isn’t narrowed down to just one day. Sometimes, the most meaningful moments happen in the days surrounding a wedding day. One of the biggest roles of a rehearsal dinner is to allow the bride and group an opportunity to properly welcome family and the wedding party. Cason and Eddie set the bar for what a rehearsal dinner should look like and feel like! White Ink was honored to take part in delivering this rehearsal dinner to remember!

Bride and Groom smiling together while seated on sofa during rehearsal dinner to remember.
Custom Rehearsal dinner invitation suite, menu, and table number styled with purple florals to match.
Custom Rehearsal dinner invitation suite, menu, and table number styled with purple florals to match.

Rehearsal Dinner Invite + Paper Goods

White Ink knows how to deliver the goods…. paper goods! Cason and Eddie’s June nuptials offered the perfect chance for them to use the beauty of summer floral prints. The rehearsal invite liner featured a beautiful floral print also found on the custom table number signs at the reception.

Custom Rehearsal invitation suite, menu, and table number styled with purple florals to match.

I always love to see that gorgeous dusty blue hue. Our couple incorporated this color throughout the entire evening, and I simply couldn’t get enough of it.

Custom Rehearsal invitation suite, menu, and table number styled with purple florals to match from Rehearsal dinner to remember.

Notice the “C.E.” monogram sporting more gorgeous blue summer floral prints on both the custom Rehearsal Dinner menu and invite.

Custom Welcome Sign in front of draped entrance and ornamented with florals from Rehearsal dinner to remember.

The Night Before Welcome Sign

Cason and Eddie chose the ever-stunning Noelle in Nashville to welcome their close friends and family to their wedding celebrations. We collaborated with Hill Event Rentals to put together this amazing welcome sign that was tucked perfectly against a draped entryway. The florals that lined the bottom of the sign was the cherry on top that made this welcome sign the delicate focal point that it was. Teamwork!

Custom Welcome Sign in front of draped entrance and ornamented with florals
Custom Welcome Sign in front of draped entrance and ornamented with florals
Bride and groom smiling and walking down stairs together.
Bride and groom embrace in a kiss at doorway entrance.
Grand arched entrance flanked by florals and escort card display from Rehearsal dinner to remember.

“Your Seat Awaits”

“Your Seat Awaits,” topped the escort card display. Hill Event Rentals once again showcased some of their best work with building this display to match the Welcome Sign display. White Ink did what we do best and added the laser-cut text along with individually calligraphed place cards, complete with a custom monogram wax seal.

Remember, event signage doesn’t have to be cold or bossy. Direct your guests in a warm and beautiful way! Feel free to make it unique and even playful! We love helping our clients with these ideas.

Florals, champagne flute and custom table number display on a formal dining table from Rehearsal dinner to remember.

The table numbers fit perfectly into the stunning formal tablescapes in the Noelle’s Sadiee Gallery Grand Ballroom. They simple belonged in this room!

Formal place setting at Rehearsal dinner including gold rimmed plate topped with napkin and custom dinner menu.

The place cards elevated the show-stopping tablescape and fit effortlessly alongside the goldware at each place setting. This is a perfect example of how one seemingly small detail can really pack a big decor punch!

Formal place setting including gold rimmed plate topped with napkin and custom dinner menu.
candid bride and groom to be at rehearsal dinner.
Rehearsal dinner to remember at Noelle in Nashvillee
Formal place setting including gold rimmed plate topped with napkin and custom dinner menu.

Custom Event Menus

We designed a classic, custom menu for Cason and Eddie. Carrying details like color and prints throughout the whole of an event sends a message of intention and thoughtfulness and can show guests that their enjoyment is a really big part of the planning process!

Formal place setting including gold rimmed plate topped with napkin and custom dinner menu at Rehearsal dinner to remember..
man reading custom menu by Nashville Calligraphy studio
Bride and groom walking away together crossing the street.

Cason and Eddie made sure that their family and wedding party received a proper welcome. It meant so much to be a part of this rehearsal dinner to remember! We cannot wait to share more details about their wedding day too! For now, we will hold onto memories that were made “The Night Before.”

Rehearsal Dinner Vendors:

Venue: Noelle
Planning: Modern Vintage Events
Photography: Gray Kammera Photography
Calligraphy: White Ink Calligraphy
Florals: FLWR Shop
Rentals: Hill Event Rentals

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!

Letters From Santa! Naughty and Nice!

Letters From Santa! Naughty and Nice!

He’s making a list and checkin’ it twice! We are gearing up to roll out our very popular Letters from Santa!

Plaid-lined green envelope displaying a Letter from Santa. Styled with tray of white wax seals, seal press, calligraphy pen, string and tassel.

A Christmas tradition for many children around the world is getting to sit down and write their letter to Santa! You may have even done this yourself as a child, listing your favorite toys, games and treats in hopes of getting what you “wish” for. This rite of passage plays an important role in the magic of celebrating Christmas. If this is a tradition that your family likes to take part in, then we are so excited to share what White Ink has for you! 

Plaid-lined green envelope displaying a Letter from Santa.

We think that writing to the North Pole doesn’t have to be a one-way street. This is our favorite time of year because we finally get to offer our “Letters from Santa”! And they are SO much fun! These letters are the perfect way to add to the joy that children delightfully dive into during this time of year.  

Green envelope with calligraphy and vintage holiday stamp.
Plaid-lined green envelope displaying a Letter from Santa. Styled with tray of white wax seals, seal press, calligraphy pen, string and tassel.

Each of our letters from Santa includes custom calligraphy on the front of the envelope showing your child’s name. The envelopes are beautifully lined with a properly seasonal tartan plaid liner which always delivers that “holiday feel”. Inside, your child will find their card from Santa Claus confirming that they made it to the Nice List! (Phew!)

Plaid-lined green envelope with wax seal displaying a Letter from Santa.
Green envelope with calligraphy and vintage holiday postage inside red mailbox
Plaid-lined green envelope displaying a Letter from Santa.
antique tray with white, custom wax seals and vintage postage
Plaid-lined green envelope with wax seal
antique tray with white, custom wax seals and vintage postage

The letter is sealed with a Santa monogram wax seal. And finally, each letter from Santa will be complete with vintage Christmas postage. Of course, the postage will be stamped by the North Pole because it totally came from there!  Don’t worry though, we will mail your letter in a white flat mailer addressed to you (NOT your child). You get to choose the perfect time for your little one to discover that Santa has a big surprise for them, and it’s not even Christmas yet!  

Plaid-lined green envelope displaying a Letter from Santa. Styled with tray of white wax seals, seal press, calligraphy pen, string and tassel.

We are excited to add that Santa has updated his desk stationary! This year, White Ink is offering a chance for parents to get in on the fun by including a “Naughty List” card this holiday season. If you’re looking for a cheeky way to bring a laugh to a spouse, friend or family, send them a letter from the jolly old man himself and enjoy the smile it brings to them.

Plaid-lined green envelope displaying a Letter from Santa. Styled with tray of white wax seals, seal press, calligraphy pen, string and tassel.
Plaid-lined green envelope displaying a Letter from Santa.
Plaid-lined green envelope displaying a Letter from Santa. Styled with tray of white wax seals, seal press, calligraphy pen, string and tassel.

The only thing that could make this any better is adding our adorable little gift tags from the North Pole, more importantly, from Santa! This is just another small detail that can keep the magic going all the way to Christmas Day! Place these onto the gifts that the “elves” worked so hard to make as an official gift from Santa. I especially love the holly floral print on these little guys!

A From Santa gift tag on vintage tray
A From Santa gift tag on vintage tray

For the kids (and parents) who are still fully wrapped in the magic and enchantment of the holidays, receiving a letter from Santa Claus is sure to leave a lasting impression. Christmas isn’t just a time of year, it’s a feeling. A child will never forget what it felt like to open the letter that Santa wrote just for them. And White Ink is proud to make this happen for your sweet kiddos and family. Whether you’ve been naughty or nice, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Green envelope with calligraphy and vintage holiday postage inside red mailbox
A Symphony of Love | Elevated Nashville Symphony Wedding | Kayla + Caleb

A Symphony of Love | Elevated Nashville Symphony Wedding | Kayla + Caleb

Kayla and Caleb’s elevated Nashville Symphony wedding was an absolute dream! This picturesque event of classic and timeless details was something you just couldn’t take your eyes off of. From the gothic style architecture of Scarritt Bennett’s Wightman Chapel to the grandeur of Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center, there wasn’t a stone left unturned as Kayla and Caleb carefully placed together one of the best Nashville weddings White Ink has seen. Contributing these stunning details and being a part of such a memorable wedding was an absolute honor. Hopefully you can take away some serious wedding inspo from this gorgeous day!

Bride and groom under arch way tunnel. Groom holding bride's face as they share a kiss.
Wedding invitation suite styled along with jewelry, perfume, garter and other fabrics from Elevated Nashville Symphony Wedding

We designed our couple’s wedding invitation suite to embody the elegance of their big day. A custom monogram delicately stood out on the beautiful card stock. I loved adding the extra touch of using a custom, monogram, gold, wax seal for the envelopes. These are small details that pack a big impression!

Custom wedding invitation from Elevated Nashville Symphony Wedding
Custom Wedding invitation
Custom Wedding invitation from Elevated Nashville Symphony Wedding
Custom Wedding invitation from Elevated Nashville Symphony Wedding.
Bride dressed in gown and veil looking out of window.
groom in suit looking down to fix cufflinks.
Hand holding up ceremony program created by Nashville calligraphy studio.

Wedding Programs

What sets White Ink apart from big box paper retailers is our personalized, hands-on approach. Taking out the guesswork is part of what we do best. From knowing exactly what to include in your programs to advising on quantity, size, and where to “splurge”, we guide you every step of the way. We even help incorporate meaningful elements from your invitation suite to tie everything together. With years of experience and a deep understanding of event-day details, we ensure you get exactly what you need!

Outside image of Scarritt-Bennett church showcasing front double doors and stained glass windows.
Scarritt-Bennet church auditorium facing grand organ.
mirrored seating chart styled with florals at top corner from Elevated Nashville Symphony Wedding reception.

Elevated Nashville Symphony Wedding Reception

It’s hard to top the simple elegance a mirrored seating chart. I have always loved how the white lettering on the glass instantly elevates the beauty of this double-rib framed mirror. Kayla and Caleb styled this gorgeous seating chart with florals (always a good idea!) and surrounded it with glass vases holding floating candles. I can’t think of a better way to be invited to take my seat at a table in the opulent Schermerhorn. Divine!

Custom dinner menu on top of gold rim plate.

The most elegant part to these custom designed reception menus is that each menu had the guests’ names calligraphed directly on to them. This is why I love what I do! I love when my couples give me the chance to really elevate the finer details of their reception. And yes, guests DO notice little things just like this and often appreciate the level of attention.

Bride and groom share an embrace as the look on at the reception space with chandelier above them at Elevated Nashville Symphony Wedding.
Bar menu, cocktail napkins and glasses on a counter top.
Custom cocktail napkins with print of dog's face.

Custom Bar Signs and Cocktail Napkins

Kayla and Caleb went with one of my favorite bar signs from our rental collection. We customized the drink menu to fit with the style of all other day-of paper goods as well as the invitation suite. Also, please take a moment to gush over the print of their sweet pup, Cash, on the cocktail napkins! Cocktail napkins are the perfect moment to bring in something special or personal to your big day. And it’s a detail that will be cherished forever.

Cocktail napkins and glasses on a counter top.
Bride and groom standing cheerfully while groom pours champagne of tower of champagne glasses.
Custom koozie and florals on top of table.

I think one of the most appreciated details of the evening were these adorable koozies that we customized for Kayla and Caleb! They once again took time to personalize an item that guests were able to use and enjoy. It was the perfect little koozie for guests to use with their drinks while they let loose on the Schermerhorn dance floor! I couldn’t love this more.

Groom on a person's shoulders. Wearing a cowboy hat on the dance floor at reception.
Bride cheering with guest on the dance floor.

For the White Ink team, this was a night to remember. Nights like this make us proud to do what we do. We love making our couples happy! Kayla and Caleb were an amazing couple to work with. They knew exactly what they wanted and trusted us to pull their vision together. And we are honored to do just that. Cheers to the happy couple!

Bride and Groom dancing on the dance floor as guests look on at Elevated Nashville Symphony Wedding reception.

Wedding Vendors:

Planner: Velour Premier Events
Wedding Venue: Scarritt Bennett
Reception Venue: Schermerhorn Symphony Center
Florals: The Enchanted Florist
Photography: Feiten Photography
Calligraphy: 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!
Florals are Forever | Cheekwood Spring Wedding Details | Molly + Cam

Florals are Forever | Cheekwood Spring Wedding Details | Molly + Cam

When it comes to planning a spring wedding in Nashville that can deliver an enchanting array of florals, Cheekwood Estate reigns supreme. If you know me, then you probably know about my obsession with florals, especially when it comes to invitations. There is nothing better than using the florals in an invitation suite that match the florals at the event, as well as the decor throughout the day! That is the cherry on top when designing invites and day-of-details.

Florals at entranceway of outdoor path from Cheekwood Spring Wedding Details

Cheekwood Spring Wedding Details

This past April, White Ink had the honor of working with the sweetest couple on their wedding day stationary details. Molly and Cam share the same love for florals that I do! Together, we created one of my favorite suites to date. I’m so excited to share this one.

Cheekwood Spring Wedding Details and Invitation suite flat lay boasting full spot calligraphy and florals.
Invitation suite flat lay boasting full spot calligraphy and florals.

This invitation suite was so inspiring for me and the White Ink team to create. We loved having the chance to let the beauty of florals and calligraphy interlace in the most magnificent ways.

Floral decor around ceremony seating. Cheekwood Spring Wedding Details.

Dusty Rose Invitation Suite

To design this invitation suite we used full spot calligraphy in dusty rose ink and letter pressed onto beautiful, white stock card. I love the unique, tilted orientation of the print. Each of these details makes this invite very memorable to the guests receiving them.

Cheekwood Spring Wedding Details. Flat lay of invitation suite boasting florals and full spot calligraphy.
Tall florals at the entrance of outdoor path. Cheekwood Spring Wedding Details.

I also want to point out one of the best parts about this suite: the floral design that is printed on the beautiful dusty rose envelope liner is the very floral print that lined the bar at the reception area of the wedding day. Tying together wedding day details is a top-tier move. Tying together floral details is magical.

Tall florals line the outdoor reception tent.

Custom Escort Cards

Our fun continued with Molly and Cam’s guest escort cards. These cards were done using delicate scalloped cardstock in a dusty rose color (a fast favorite for many of our clients!), with Spot calligraphy.

Scalloped escort cards in dusty rose.
Scalloped escort cards in dusty rose.
Cheekwood Spring Wedding Details in dusty pink.
Scalloped escort cards in dusty rose.

A grand, round, linen table topped with bold florals in the center displayed these gently designed escort cards, which I personally loved! It’s all about balance, and this is a gorgeously perfect example.

Escort card displayed on round lined table topped with florals. Cheekwood Spring Wedding Details
Cheekwood Spring Outdoor reception tent and tables with tablescapes and floral decor.
Outdoor reception tent and tables with tablescapes and floral decor.
Outdoor reception tent and tables with tablescapes and floral decor from Cheekwood Spring Wedding.
Large floral arrangement at outdoor reception. Cheekwood Spring Wedding Details.

Molly and Cam took the time to bring in florals throughout the wedding day decor. The remarkable scenery of Cheekwood only enhanced these beautiful details. I look back on this project fondly and I am so proud of how wonderfully it all came together for our amazing couple. The florals seem to speak their own special language that people intuitively understand. Florals represent life and love. Florals are forever.

Wedding Vendors:

Venue: Cheekwood Botanical Gardens
Planning: Modern Vintage Events
Details Photography: Erin Fox Photo
Calligraphy: White Ink Calligraphy
Florals: Vintage Florals
Rentals: Please Be Seated

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!
Black Velvets and Dusty Blues | Elizabeth + James | 2.4.23

Black Velvets and Dusty Blues | Elizabeth + James | 2.4.23

There is something really special about getting to be a part of an entire wedding process all the way from the invitation suites down to the monogrammed wax seals on the menu cards. It means so much to us at White Ink when our brides and grooms trust us to help bring their big day to life! It’s why we’re here, and it’s why we’re never leaving. I hope you enjoy the beautiful recap of Elizabeth and James’s wedding day as much as we enjoyed being a part of it.

We made our way to the stunning Cordelle in downtown Nashville to help bring together the finer details of Elizabeth and James unforgettable wedding day. The energy from this couple was genuine and light. They were such a delight to work with the entire way.

We’ll start with the invitation suite. Each detail was carefully selected. Spot Calligraphy, vintage postage, hand-made paper with custom monogram (my personal favorite), envelope calligraphy, all wrapped in a delicate black velvet ribbon and tucked into the always classy dusty-blue hue envelopes. I am on cloud nine every time I look at these beauties. Simply stunning! Fun fact: dusty blue has been one of our most popular colors this year by far.

“Welcome to our Wedding,” simply put and warmly welcoming, the welcome sign we did for Elizabeth and James was elegant and perfectly placed inside this timeless, ornamented frame. Fun tip: mirrors will work with absolutely ANY event style- I promise.

White Ink created the chic program for our couple’s nuptials. You can see the same black velvet ribbon that bound the gorgeous invitation suites was also used around Elizabeth and James’s ceremony programs. Raise your hand if you love details that can carry over!

Another beautifully mirrored sign in a thick, distressed, gold ornamented frame that we used for the couple’s seating chart. “Our Favorite People” is quickly becoming one of my favorite titles for seating charts. So warm and inviting!

White Ink menus are always top-notch menus. The best part about working with Elizabeth and James is how they really wanted to tie together so many delicate details. They chose to use the same hand-made paper for their menus that was also used to create their invitation suites. A solid decision for a bold and timeless wedding. The wax seal used to combine the place cards and menus boasts a custom monogram as well. Fun tip: Elevate your place cards with custom spot calligraphy.

We also supplied Elizabeth and James with our super sleek table numbers that fit effortlessly into the dreamy tablescape.

If you don’t think disco balls and custom monograms belong together, I’m here to tell you- Oh yes, they do! The monogram we used with the handmade invite paper was carried over to the dance floor, illuminated by a chandelier of disco balls. I can’t stop looking. This is just the best thing ever and really gives you a peek into the fun energetic style of our beautiful couple.

I am so happy we finally got a chance to bring you into one of the most fun nights we’ve had in a long time. Elizabeth and James allowed us to show off our creativity and interlace this entire journey with distinctive details and style. They made my job easy, and I love my job! Cheers!

Venue: The Cordelle
Planning: Simply Golden Events
Photography: Glenai Gilbert Photography
Calligraphy: White Ink Calligraphy
Florals: Echos of Eden Florals
Rentals: Please Be Seated, Renowned Event Designs

“I Carry Your Heart With Me” | Andrei + Sean | 9.24.22

“I Carry Your Heart With Me” | Andrei + Sean | 9.24.22

Take a look at White Ink’s journey to Rhode Island as our creativity made its way up the coast! Everything about Andrei and Sean’s wedding was top notch and we are in LOVE with how well the details turned out for this spectacular event.

As far as invitation suites go, there was no stone unturned. Andrei and Sean selected the most beautiful gold ink pressed into white cardstock. The suite was wrapped together by a stunning vellum jacket complete with a gold, custom monogramed wax seal. On the vellum jacket you will notice a print of the historic Rosecliff Mansion in Newport, Rhode Island which would be the location of our couple’s reception. Fun Fact: Rosecliff Mansion was featured in the 1974 film, The Great Gatsby.

If you want your invitation suites to embody elegance, we cannot recommend envelope calligraphy enough! The gold calligraphy on these white envelopes shines like the treasure they are.

How stunning is this engraved, custom monogramed ring box?!

White Ink also designed the wedding programs for Andrei and Sean. The ceremony took place at the gorgeous St. Barnabas Catholic Church located in Portsmouth, Rhode Island.

I have been SO excited to show you guys what we did for Andrei and Sean’s seating chart for their reception! I know we have shown you some unique seating chart pieces, but this one is definitely one I will always remember.

Each guest was gifted a book of poems where they could find their names followed by their table number written in custom gold calligraphy down the spine of their individual book. (I mean… I have no words). Inside the books, White Ink designed custom bookmarks that marked the page where Andrei and Sean’s favorite love poem was written. You could also enjoy excerpts of the famous E.E. Cummings poem, I Carry Your Heart with Me, written on the wall of the shelves. Honestly, it’s enough to turn you into a puddle!

Andrei and Sean asked White Ink to help create the menus for the reception which carried the same delicate combination of gold and white just as their wedding invitation suites did. I say it every time, connecting even the smallest details together can really be the thing that separates your wedding apart.

Ellegant or not, you know White Ink is going to show up at the bar! We love the look of this bar menu inside the distressed gold frame.

The perfect little place cards we did for Andrei and Sean blended effortlessly into the stunning tablescapes.

I especially love when White Ink gets to leave a mark in destinations beyond Nashville. It’s always a beautiful journey and a fantastic opportunity to represent our little corner of the wedding world. Couples like Andrei and Sean remind us of why we love what we do. This couple put so much effort and thought into every single part of their wedding day. We were honored to connect with them in such a memorable way. You could say, we will carry them in our hearts. Cheers!

Photography: Austin Gros
Wedding Venue: St. Barnabas Catholic Church
Reception Venue: Rosecliff Mansion
Calligraphy: White Ink Calligraphy
Florals: Sydney Smith Design
Bridal: Francis Libiran, Philippines
Groom: Canali