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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Nashville is home to many amazing wedding venues, but this luxury lakeside venue sitting on 15 beautiful acres is one of my top favorites. The Claybrooks’ luxurious fall wedding at Cherokee Docks combined romantic elegance with interactive fun. Personalized touches and breathtaking details filled the entire weekend, and we were honored to play a part in it all.
We worked closely with the fabulous mother of the bride, Kelly, who planned every last detail of her daughter’s big day with care and intention. Kelly truly had a vision, and bringing that to life through elegant invitations and paper goods, custom signage, and unforgettable installations was such a joy for our team!
Custom Sketches for an Elegant Invitation Suite
Guests were first introduced to the weekend with a custom save the date featuring an engagement photo underneath a vellum overlay with the event details printed on top. Held together with a gold grommet, this piece was an interactive and modern way to include a photo while keeping the aesthetic cohesive and timeless. Read more about this and other fun and unique Save the Dates here!
The couple’s invitation suite was a perfect reflection of their classic style. We created a soft, romantic white invitation that featured delicate florals surrounding the couple’s monogram. A custom sketch of the Cherokee Dock venue on the wrap that held the invitation suite pieces together was my favorite detail. It completely elevated the suite! I just love slipping in little details and hints about the wedding day to guests.
To kick off the weekend, we also designed a welcome party invitation featuring a sketch of the General Jackson Showboat, giving guests a peek at the fun to come. From beginning to end, each paper piece was designed to build anticipation and set the tone for the weekend.
Ceremony Details
The ceremony wasn’t without its own beautiful paper moments. Guests received newspaper-style fan programs, which doubled as a ceremony timeline and a creative way to showcase an engagement photo. These charming, multi-purpose programs were a total win on a warm fall day.
Then there was the ceremony itself which took place outside by the water. Between the leaves changing colors, the sunlight hitting the water, and the beautiful couple so excited to be married, there was so much to love about this wedding,
Interactive Details Guests Will Never Forget
This wedding was full of beautiful, classic moments, but it also had some fun surprises! We loved bringing a little playfulness to the design while still keeping things elevated.
Our favorite feature of the day? A 20-foot cocktail pass-through wall, which is our largest installation to date! This statement piece displayed the seating chart alongside three signature cocktail options. Guests would ring a bell, and a white-gloved bartender on the other side would pass their drink through the wall. It was interactive, elegant, and such a highlight of the evening (a little birdie, aka the MOB, told us it was a MAJOR guest favorite!)
Day of Details
We also had the honor of creating many other day of details that fit flawlessly into their wedding day vision. Guests were greeted by a sleek, black acrylic welcome sign with white calligraphy. It looked so good surrounded by candle light reflecting off the glass. The bar signage and the black acrylic bourbon bar sign were two other reception details we had our hand in creating!
The details didn’t stop there though! Custom foam drink toppers for the espresso martinis (yes, the details even made it to the cocktails!) included their monogram with their last name and wedding date!
Guests could also grab a refreshing bottle of Fiji water that featured a custom sketch of their beloved dog, Scout, on the label. I love weaving fun and personal details into a wedding day in unique ways. The reception space was stunning with spherical chandeliers and greenery draped from the ceiling. At each table setting there were classic, black place cards in white calligraphy that corresponded with the grand seating chart.
Every single touchpoint of The Claybrooks’ wedding weekend, from the save the dates to the cocktail wall and seating chart, was designed with intention. We were thrilled to help Kelly and her family bring it to life. It’s weddings like this that remind us why we love what we 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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There’s something so special about a wedding hosted on family land, and this one was no exception. Held at the bride’s family ranch in Sheridan, Wyoming, this Western-inspired Wyoming ranch wedding was the perfect blend of elevated rustic charm, muted tones, and intentional, meaningful design. Contributing to this heartfelt day was an honor. We made sure the custom invitation suite and day-of details reflected both the stunning location as well as the couple’s story and vision.
Both the ceremony and reception took place outside under the vast Wyoming sky. A gorgeous reception area was created on the property. Wood framing constructed a U-shape design with a fabric ceiling where tables sat underneath, allowing guests to sit outside gathered around beautifully decorated tables while taking in the breathtaking mountain views.
Custom Wedding Invitations
We knew from the start that this invitation suite needed to reflect the feel of the ranch location: rustic yet refined, full of character and thoughtful craftsmanship. We started with black ink letterpress and included a custom embossed raised mountain-scape on the invitation pocket to pay homage to the epic mountains at the venue. The views were really something to behold and these little invitation details helped guests know what to expect from the very first look. First impressions really are everything!
To hold the suite and perfectly stacked insert cards together, we created a custom branded leather tag with a mountain design that wrapped around the invitation with a leather cord as a nod to the family’s ranch lifestyle. The same mountain design on the leather tag was also used in the monogram on the invite. Envelope calligraphy added a layer of elegance, and vintage postage gave the suite that classic-inspired finish we love. Oh, and did we mention the handmade paper envelope liners? Because texture was the main character here. The entire suite was a tactile dream.
We also included vintage Sheridan, Wyoming postcards for the couple’s welcome bags to guests. A small but thoughtful touch that celebrated their hometown and welcomed guests right away.
Day-Of Wedding Details
The design didn’t stop at the paper goods. We carried the Western elegance through to the wedding day, beginning with stone table numbers that blended seamlessly with the natural surroundings. The white menus we made were tucked into a soft, suede leather napkin, keeping things layered with texture while tying into the theme.
The bar signage was another amazing detail, featuring wood and leather that carried the elevated Western aesthetic through cocktail hour and beyond.
We also had the honor of creating a custom bar sign with pressed florals for the night-before celebration, bringing in a soft, romantic element to the evening.
This family ranch was the perfect venue for the couples’ elevated western-inspired wedding. From start to finish, this wedding honored the location, their family, and the couple’s elegant, yet rustic and natural wedding vision. It was an incredible honor to create invitation suites and day of details to bring their wedding dreams to life.
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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This past spring, WIPA Nashville, short for Wedding Industry Professionals Association, hosted an amazing event for WIPA members. These quarterly events allow us fellow wedding professionals to celebrate each other, learn more about boosting our businesses, and make lasting connections. This spring networking event took place at the beautiful Cherokee Dock, bringing together some of the most talented wedding and event pros in the region! The theme was a Kentucky Derby-inspired event, and let me tell you, it did not disappoint! WIPA Nashville’s Derby at the Dock was one for the books! I was honored to attend alongside my incredible team, Townley and Emily, and even more thrilled to contribute some fun, standout details to help bring this event and the Derby theme to life.
Welcoming Guests in Style
We wanted our fellow vendors to experience the fun interactions that our clients are loving right now, so we kicked things off with a cocktail pass-through wall. As guests arrived, they were greeted with a refreshing welcome drink handed through the wall, which is such a fun way to start an event! Everyone enjoyed this interactive installation and understands why they are so popular. I I have no doubt we will continue to see these at our future events!
The Bar Signage
We contributed the custom bar signage, created with a mix of layered dark and light blue paper mounted on a soft blue, Southern-inspired floral pattern. My favorite detail was the bold 3D lettering that spelled out “THE BAR” running up the side. This fun, yet elegant detail is exactly the kind of thing we love dreaming up for weddings and events!
Horseshoes & Hospitality
We kept the Derby theme going strong with horseshoe food signage that highlighted the event’s delicious menu in a unique and thematic way. These signs served a functional purpose while also adding a nod to that classic Derby vibe at each food station.
There were so many other details that made this event standout, from the horse vase centerpieces holding beautiful spring blooms, to the elevated Southern fashion worn by attendees, the entire event was so thoughtfully designed. It was a joy to create a few of the special touches that helped weave the story together and spark inspiration for our fellow creatives and planners.
Events like this don’t come together without a powerhouse team of vendors, and it was truly an honor to work alongside some of Nashville’s finest. Not to mention all the connections made throughout the evening. A big thank you to Let’s Do This Events for the incredible planning and design, and to WIPA Nashville for putting together such a meaningful gathering for our community. I am so proud to be a part of such an amazing and inviting group of professionals that are really more like family.
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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Some weddings are so full of thoughtful details and genuine heart, they stay with you long after it has ended. Blaise and Michael’s romantic Barnsley Resort wedding is absolutely one of those. Their March wedding at the historic Georgia venue was the perfect blend of classic elegance and unique personal touches. Barnsley Resort was the ideal setting for Blaise and Michael’s big day. Nestled in the Georgia countryside, the venue offers the best of both indoor elegance and outdoor romance. Floral arches brimming with greenery and white blooms created a storybook setting for both the ceremony and reception. The lush, vine-covered installations brought a sense of natural whimsy to the space, complementing the aesthetic and details perfectly.
We had the joy of working with Sofia Ocampo Events for the first time on this wedding. She is a talented planner based in Atlanta who we’ve become great friends with through networking events. Getting to collaborate with someone local (and so lovely!) was just the cherry on top of an already meaningful project. Then, there was the beautiful bride, Blaise, who was a dream client! As her elevated vision took shape, I grew more excited to work on each detail of this wedding. I just knew it was going to be spectacular. She fully trusted us to bring her style to life and we had so much fun designing a wide range of paper goods and day of details for this celebration!
A Soft, Elegant Palette
Blaise’s chosen colors of white and steel blue set a calming and sophisticated tone for the day. From the very beginning, we wove these hues into all the details, starting with the letter-pressed invitation suite on soft white and blue cardstock. A custom monogram graced the top of the invitation and made repeat appearances on other details throughout the wedding we created, including the programs and cocktail napkins. When couples are this intentional about design, the whole day feels effortlessly cohesive.
The couple married outside near the gorgeous gardens at the venue. After saying “I do”, guests mingled on the property enjoying cocktails. The signature cocktail bar sign was another one of my favorite details. The steel blue sign with white wording, was made complete with a fun, white tassel. Along with the custom bar signs, we also designed the monogrammed cocktail napkins.
Seating Chart Display
As guests made their way inside for the reception, they were greeted by a wallpapered seating chart display with framed cards listing the table assignments. It was a beautifully curated focal point. I also love that the pattern on the wallpaper made an appearance on several other details, including the inlay of the bars, tablecloths at the reception, and surrounding the monogram detail on the invitations and programs. Absolute perfection!
There was also an audio guestbook sign we created that was on display next to an old school telephone booth where guests could leave their messages and well wishes. This was another unique and fun detail that guests loved and really made their wedding stand out.
Unique + Custom Ribbon Place Cards
The place cards definitely need their own spotlight because they were just that good! Die-cut ribbon place cards in a light blue color, were each hand-calligraphed with guests’ names. One of my favorite moments was catching a photo of a guest snapping a picture of her place card on her phone, which made my calligrapher heart so happy! These place cards were just so fun and different from the usual, and definitely left an impression on guests!
Accompanying the custom place cards, were the die-cut menus that sat atop each napkin at the table, adding a modern spin to the timeless tablescape. These tablescapes were a total highlight, featuring simple white florals with pops of blue and abundant greenery, paired with the paper details that tied everything together.
Memorable Custom Table Numbers
One of the most charming and memorable elements was a nod to Blaise’s career as a teacher. Instead of traditional table numbers, she had her third-grade students write “advice” for the couple. Each table featured a different note from her students, and they were as hilarious as they were heartfelt. One of our favorites:
“If you have a fight you should solve it out, hug it out, talk about your point of view and let him talk about his. And ask your dog if you shall forgive him.” – Zareya W.
That is solid advice from a third grader! These custom table numbers added so much personality to the reception. It’s these thoughtful, personal touches that truly make a wedding day unforgettable. I also love that Blaise wanted to include her students in her big day. It says so much about her love and dedication to her students!
From the Invitations to the place cards and everything in between, every element was intentional and cohesive, speaking to the couples’ dreamy wedding day vision. Blaise and Michael’s wedding was one to remember and it was an honor to be a part of it!
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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