Designing the signage and other day-of wedding details for Ella and Noah’s Diamond Creek Farm wedding was such a joy. Their celebration was timeless, refined, and modern in all the right ways, and every detail reflected that. From the first impression as guests arrived to the final touches inside the ballroom, their design embraced a classic black-and-white palette with subtle Southern elegance.
A Striking First Impression: The Black-on-Black Welcome Wall
The second guests arrived, they were greeted to an unforgettable moment. We designed a large black-on-black welcome wall, which stood outside against the venue’s light brick exterior. The contrast made it an instant focal point, and it quickly became a favorite photo backdrop throughout the evening. This installation set the tone for the wedding day: modern, stylish, and beautifully intentional.
Fabric Welcome Sign for Outdoor Ceremony
For their ceremony overlooking the rolling Tennessee hills, we created a white fabric welcome sign that added softness and movement to the space. A custom wooden frame displayed the sign that attached at the top and bottom with black ribbon so it could still catch the breeze. The gentle movement of the fabric against the natural landscape added a romantic, organic touch that complemented the outdoor setting perfectly.
Gold-Framed Mirror Seating Chart
After the ceremony, guests made their way back toward the building, where they found their seating assignments displayed in one of my favorite design moments of the day. We created a seating chart using an oversized gold-framed mirror. In white calligraphy across the glass, it read: “Our Favorite People” followed by the couple’s names and wedding date.
Each table assignment was displayed on handmade paper and attached to the mirror with gold wax seals, creating a layered, elegant look. The combination of textures and warm gold tones made this piece both functional and beautifully timeless.
Black-and-White Reception Details
Inside the grand ballroom, the monochrome palette truly came to life. White and black details filled the room and elevated the already stunning space. White drapery and linens covered the space allowing the black napkin and other details to pop.
Guests visited the bar where our tombstone-shaped bar signage in white with black calligraphy added a modern touch that tied seamlessly into the overall theme.
At each place setting, we designed white menus paired with satin, black ribbon place cards tied in delicate bows around the menus. The ribbons featured each guest’s name in gold foil calligraphy. This small but meaningful detail tied together the gold accents, black elements, and classic white foundation for a cohesive, thoughtfully curated look.
Ella and Noah’s wedding was a perfect blend of modern minimalism and elevated Southern charm. Every wedding detail was designed to enhance the atmosphere of Diamond Creek Farm while reflecting the couple’s elegant vision. It was an honor to create these pieces for such a beautiful celebration.
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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Recently featured in The Wren, this Cedarmont Farm wedding editorial was an absolute dream to create for. The entire design concept centered around texture, warmth, and timeless romance, and we wanted every detail of the paper goods and signage to reflect that. I am in love with the results from these Cedarmont Farm textured wedding details.
A Warm, Earthy Vision for This Cedarmont Farm Wedding
Set among the rolling hills of Franklin, Tennessee, Cedarmont Farm is a venue that beautifully blends historic charm with modern touches. Its elegant interiors made it the perfect backdrop for this editorial. Our goal was to pull as much texture as possible into each stationery and signage element.
Elegant and Classic Textured Invitation Suite
The invitation suite set the tone for the event with handmade, textured paper and a classic wax seal for an organic yet elevated look. We paired the suite with light tan envelopes. The combination of warm neutrals and refined materials perfectly echoed the editorial’s color palette inspired by Pantone’s Mocha Mousse.
Day-of Details: Fabric Signage
For the bar signage and seating chart, we continued the theme of texture and flow with custom fabric signage, which brought a sense of cohesion to the space. The seating chart flowed in the wind as was placed outside in the seating area. The bar sign was a statement piece as it draped over the front of the bar listing all the beverages available.
Fabric continued to take center stage as we created fabric menus that draped effortlessly across each place setting, adding softness and movement to the tablescape.
To complement the other design elements, we also incorporated leather place cards. Each detail worked together to create a cohesive visual narrative that invited you to see and feel the design. This vibe was enhanced by the muted floral tones and boho-inspired flower arrangements that decorated the space adding movement and beauty.
It was a dream to collaborate with such a talented team of wedding professionals and bring this vision 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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I am so excited to share the details from this timeless black and white wedding at The Trillium Venue in East Tennessee. There is so much to love about this wedding, from the breathtaking views of the Great Smoky Mountains to the detailed artwork and wine seating chart we had the joy of designing. This wedding had a modern, romantic vibe that paired effortlessly with the venue’s architecture, floor-to-ceiling windows, and panoramic backdrop. It’s easy to see why Kaitlan and Michael chose The Trillium as the setting for their gorgeous wedding day.
We had the honor of designing the couple’s custom invitations and day-of wedding details. Every element reflected the elegant, timeless, and classic vision they had for their day.
Black and White Invitation Suite with Custom Artwork
The invitation suite was truly a work of art. Designed in a classic black-and-white palette, the suite featured elegant typography and a custom details card with artwork of significant places from the couple’s wedding weekend.
We designed artwork of The Pines, the charming venue where the rehearsal dinner took place, and The Trillium, where their wedding day unfolded. The event timeline included playful illustrations for food, cocktails, music, and more, giving guests a preview of all that was to come.
A sleek black band held the suite together featuring the couple’s names and wedding date in white. It was simple, refined, and elevated and just like the celebration itself. I love how this wedding invitation set the tone for their wedding day.
Wine-Inspired Seating Chart
One of our favorite details was the wine bottle seating chart wall, inspired by the bride’s vision. She expressed early on that she dreamed of having a wine seating chart. And we always try to make our clients’ dreams a reality! To make her vision to come to life, we designed and created a packable display that could be transported from Nashville to East Tennessee.
The bride’s father and the groom came to pick up the display before the wedding day, and you could tell it was bonding time for them! They were the absolute sweetest. The father of the bride even shared a little about his upcoming speech for the wedding leaving us all teary-eyed!
At the wedding, the display featured three rows of three sleek black shelves mounted on a crisp white wall. The nine wine bottles featured each guest’s name in alphabetical order along with their assigned on a custom wine label. Greenery was woven throughout the display for a natural, romantic finish. Beside it stood a clean white title sign with the couple’s last name, The Hauns, and the words “Please Be Seated” in classic black lettering.
Day-of Details: Wedding Signage
Every detail carried through the couple’s timeless aesthetic. Greeting guests with elegance was the wedding welcome sign, which was a gold-framed mirrored sign featuring “Forever Starts Here” in white calligraphy at the top, along with the couple’s names and wedding date at the bottom.
We also created two different bar signs. One was a modern black acrylic sign that listed available drink options in white lettering, keeping things sleek.
The other was a white specialty cocktail sign with black lettering and illustrations of the couple’s signature drinks, which included an Espresso Martini, Old Fashioned, and Blackberry Lemonade.
Timeless Black and White Wedding Details
The Trillium Venue is truly stunning inside and out. Even from inside, guests can still take in the scenic mountain views through the floor-to-ceiling windows.
The tablescapes at the reception wove their timeless black and white theme with crisp white napkins sitting atop black plates. black place cards with white calligraphy created a striking contrast. White floral centerpieces and flickering candlelight elevated the romance of the setting.
Every piece of stationery and signage was designed to reflect the couple’s elegant and classic vision, while also including a touch of personality. Weaving in custom details throughout their wedding day added personality, shared their story, and set the stage for a truly unforgettable wedding day.
Kaitlan and Michael, thank you for letting us be a part of your special 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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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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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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