A Penny for Your Thoughts | Sam + Landon | 08.26.23

A Penny for Your Thoughts | Sam + Landon | 08.26.23

Custom wedding invitation suite flat lay styled with florals, wooden trays, ornamented pieces.

Sometimes, a client’s dream wedding turns into our dream wedding! The moment our sweet couple, Sam and Landon, asked White Ink to take part in elevating their Country Music Hall of Fame wedding details, I realized that this wedding was going to be incredibly memorable for our team. And indeed, it was! We had the honor of helping to showcase Sam and Landon’s style with purpose and authenticity. I think you’re going to like this!

For starters, our couple’s wedding suite embraced a style that was bold and uniquely “Nashville.” I love the sharpness of the invite, complete with a heavy stock, wedding paper and letter pressed font.

Back of custom invitation listing wedding details.
Invitation envelope with custom artwork liner.

Take a moment to soak in the amazing work of the talented Katie Kime! She provided the custom artwork on the envelope liners which depict iconic Nashville favorites like Jonny and June, The Loveless Cafe, The Country Music Hall of Fame, and even the “Batman Building.” Details like this truly set the tone for your wedding guests. Love it!

Custom calligraphed envelope with vintage postage and sitting on top of wooden tray.

Sam and Landon’s save-the-date boasted the same polished look as the invitation suite including the letter pressed font and print of the Country Music Hall of Fame. (Side note: I can never get enough of how beautiful the vintage postage is!)

Smiling bride looking down at her train.
Groom looking down adjusting cufflinks.
Custom wedding welcome sign.

This wedding welcome sign spoke volumes and was a complete showstopper. From the texture to the font to the overall framing of the display, this piece was impressive to say the least.

Wedding program.
Wedding program and custom bottled water.

Simplicity goes a long way with these program details. A gentle font and color against a soft white paper was perfectly inviting for Sam and Landon’s guests. I love getting a peep of little details that are laced throughout the day like the cute little wedding bells on this custom water bottle. The same wedding bell print that we used for the wedding details card in the invitation suite.

Wedding party and guests at outdoor ceremony venue with Nashville skyline in the background.
Seating chart wall displaying oval, tasseled escort cards.

I am so happy to show off what my team created for Sam and Landon’s seating chart! Putting this seating chart wall together on site was an accomplishment. One that I adore! The sleek oval escort cards with hanging tassels were just so beautiful to see. This display wowed the guests and was yet another reflection of Sam and Landon’s elegant style.

Seating chart wall displaying oval, tasseled escort cards.
Seating chart wall displaying oval, tasseled escort cards. Styled with florals.
Laser-cut bar displayed with custom cocktail napkins, custom cocktail stirrers, and cocktails.
Laser-cut bar sign.

For cocktail hour, we rolled up our sleeves to do one of our favorite things- custom laser-cuts! We designed several table signs to add to the uniqueness of our couple’s unforgettable day. I love how this turned out and how well it fit into the style of the entire event.

Wooden laser-cut bar signage.
Table displaying custom cocktail napkins, laser-cut drink sign, and custom drink stirrers.

It’s the custom cocktail stirrers for me! These little guys were so fun to make. The “H” initial stands out so perfectly along with the date. This is a great example of a small detail that packs a huge punch. It’s things like this that your guests never forget!

Stack of custom cocktail napkins with print of dog and wedding details.

Can we all take a moment to appreciate how adorable Sam and Landon’s pup looks printed on these custom cocktail napkins? Cocktail hour is a great opportunity to pull in really special details of our lives- like pets! I could look at this face all day!

Table displaying custom cocktail napkins, laser-cut drink sign, and custom drink stirrers.
Wooden, laser-cut table signage.
Basket of blank letters with penny attached to the tops.
Basket of written letters with penny attached to tops. Laser-cut wooden table sign.

Guests took the time to share their best advice on marriage and give well wishes as Sam and Landon created a space for “A penny for your thoughts.” This was a fun and clever way to include each guest as well as receive some welcomed advice from their closest friends and family! We were happy to be included by creating yet another one-of-a-kind laser-cut custom table sign.

Formal dining tablescape display.
Wooden, laser-cut table number sign on table with candles and florals.
Wooden, laser-cut table number sign on table with candles.

The custom signage was carried throughout the reception. Doing this can truly elevate the theme and help carry the tone of a room. The arched table numbers worked perfectly with the delicate tablescapes, and their texture offered a wonderful balance to the vibrant florals all around. Such an incredibly impressive look!

Formal wedding reception venue set up with formal table set ups and hanging floral chandelier.

Sidenote: I still think about this floral chandelier more often than I care to admit. I mean, wow! This was such a stunning wedding in so many ways.

Custom reception menu and escort card displayed on formal dining table set.

White Ink designed Sam and Landon’s reception menus which fit perfectly on top of the custom laser-cut settings we created as well! The gold wax seal to top the menu pulled this entire place setting together with the added bonus of the matching table numbers and table signage throughout. When it comes to lacing details throughout an event, THIS is how it’s done.

Basket of burgers, fries, and condiments with card detail.

Peep the cute wedding bell prints making another appearance! This time, at the end of the night when guests were offered a yummy snack of burgers and fries. From invitation suite to burger box, this wedding bell print fit right in!

table number signs with photos of bride and groom at matching ages.

I don’t want to wrap up without showing you guys a couple of the day-before details that White Ink did for Sam and Landon’s Wedding Welcome Party. Wedding parties and wedding rehearsal dinners are the perfect time to have fun with details and create a more intimate tone.

Sam and Landon wanted us to create table numbers for the welcome party that included pictures of them being the same age as the number on the sign. As you can see above, here are Sam and Landon at ages 7 and 8. Is this not the sweetest thing ever? It meant a lot to be able to provide these special table numbers for them!

A few more day-before details for Sam and Landon’s wedding welcome party. Getting to create items like their seating chart and the most adorable little matchboxes for the guests to take along with them was an honor. Putting in the extra effort in these more intimate settings really shows those closest to you that they are appreciated and that you were thinking of them. And that’s just a really special thing!

Bride and Groom embrace in a kiss in front of a wall of records.

To the happy couple, we hope you enjoy lots of love and adventure, and continue soaking in all the finer details around you- and that’s our wish for you! Cheers!

Check out the vendors who helped make this wedding a masterpiece.
Venue: Country Music Hall of Fame
Planner: Elizabeth A. Wright Events
Photography: Garrett Richardson
Flat-Lay, Invitation Suite Photography: Peterson Design & Photography
Florals: Mary Love Richardson, Rosemary & Finch
Calligraphy: White Ink Calligraphy
Envelope Liner Artwork: Katie Kime
Rentals: Please Be Seated
Lighting: Renowned Event Designs
Bridal Dress: Rita Vinieris
Groom Suite: Eric Alder Clothing

A Book is Like a Garden…

A Book is Like a Garden…

There is an old proverb that says, “A book is like a garden carried in the pocket.” Within the pages of a book one can find beauty, power, and adventure that is universally understood. This is something that book lovers far and wide keep close to their hearts. And for our couple, Christy and Oliver, nothing was more fitting than being surrounded by an array of literature on their big day. White Ink was honored to be invited to the Nashville Public Library to help our bride and groom turn the page as they stepped into a new chapter of their lives!

Bride and Groom laughing together while seated on a sofa in front of book shelves.
Wedding invitation suite showcasing custom sketch and styled with jewelry and florals. Sitting on wooden surface.
Wedding invitation suite showcasing custom sketch and styled with jewelry and florals. Sitting on wooden surface.

For starters, I want to share this fantastic invitation suite with you! Complete with keepsake tasseled bookmarks and a custom sketch of the Nashville Public Library. These invites are just…. everything.

Wedding invitation suite showcasing custom sketch and styled with jewelry and florals. Sitting on wooden surface.

White Ink designed Christy and Oliver’s reception menus to look like vintage library book check-out cards! Is this not THE most perfect thing for a wedding at a library?! I love when our couples invite us to have fun in creating these parts of their wedding details. This is one that our team will always remember!

Aerial view of bride and groom walking down the black and white checkered aisle.
Green seating chart display standing on black and white checkered floor, boasting custom bookmark escort cards.

Guests were wowed with the seating chart we helped bring together for our bride and groom. The escort cards doubled as keepsake bookmarks! This event was clever from start to finish with so many details like this being carried throughout. These are things that guests ALWAYS notice and remember for a long time.

Green seating chart display standing on black and white checkered floor, boasting custom bookmark escort cards.
Green seating chart display standing on black and white checkered floor, boasting custom bookmark escort cards.

I can’t get enough of this black and white checkered flooring and how well it makes this seating chart pop!

Green seating chart display standing on black and white checkered floor, boasting custom bookmark escort cards.

When your reception is in the middle of a gorgeous library, a simple touch of elegance is enough to seriously elevate the look and decor of the room. Classic black, calligraphed table numbers nestled on top of the bright white table linen was the chef’s kiss to this tablescape. Dreamy, classy, smart.

Custom place cards sat at the head of each place setting for Christy and Oliver’s reception. When it comes to impressing your guests and making them feel like they were a big part of your event planning, place cards truly take the cake! It is a very personal and intentional detail that has a big impact on the person sitting in front of it. I love it when a couple appreciates details like these. Peep those adorable check-out card menus!

Christy and Oliver were an absolute delight to work with and we are forever grateful to get the chance to help elevate some of the most meaningful details of the day. Just like the guests, I know I will be talking about this wedding for a long time to come. For the White Ink team, this wedding was one… for the books.

Venue: Nashville Public Library
Planner: Modern Vintage Events
Photography: Christine Meyer Creative
Calligraphy: White Ink Calligraphy
Florals: Stella Rose Floral
Rentals: Please Be Seated

The Night Before

The Night Before

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! I was honored that they invited White Ink to take part in delivering a rehearsal to remember!

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

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. I especially love that the floral print we used on the rehearsal invite liner was also used when customizing the table number signs for this beautiful couple.

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 didn’t get enough of it.

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

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

Cason and Eddie chose the ever-stunning Noelle in Nashville to welcome their close friends and family to their wedding celebrations. White Ink 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.

“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 monogramed 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.

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

Classic display of the custom menu we designed 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.
Bride and groom walking away together crossing the street.

We were honored to join our couple, Cason and Eddie, in one of the most meaningful nights of their lives! They made sure that their family and wedding party received a proper welcome. We cannot wait to share more details about their wedding day too! For now, we will hold on to memories that were made “The Night Before.”

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

Planting the Seed | Morgan + Tommy | 6.24.23

Planting the Seed | Morgan + Tommy | 6.24.23

Every moment of planning with this sweet couple was a true joy for all of us at White Ink. Morgan and Tommy chose an incredible balance of boldness and gentleness throughout their wedding details making this wedding unforgettable for all in attendance. I love getting to show you all events where there is no shortage of details that aim to inspire. Enjoy!

Wedding bouquet in focus with bride and groom in the background.
Invitation suite of envelope, invite, vellum wrap, rsvp and details cards.

Morgan and Tommy’s invitation suites delicately showcased a beautiful lavender color and theme- a detail that was laced throughout the entire ceremony and reception! The letterpress work on the card stock paper was beautifully done by our friends at Clover Calligraphy Co. who always do impressive work! A soft lavender hue was chosen for the envelopes in addition to the vellum envelope liners with a dainty tuber rose print. I also want to point to the pressed flowers in the custom wax seals! Is this not the dreamiest invitation suite?

Invitation suite with lavender stems beside it.

If you look closely at the details card from our bride and groom’s invitation suite, you can see that this textured card is actually seed paper! The cards were infused with wildflower seeds so that wherever guests planted their cards, wildflowers would grow! Talk about a memorable detail!

Outdoor frosted acrylic wedding welcome sign on easel.

The wedding welcome sign was done in a frosted acrylic. It really brought me back to the invitation suite details as guests could see the same custom monogram from the invite as well as the beautiful tuber rose print on the vellum envelope liner. Connecting details throughout an event, especially a wedding, can easily elevate your special day.

Outdoor frosted acrylic wedding welcome sign on easel with flower arrangement in front.
Outdoor wedding seating area under tree canopy.
Outdoor frosted acrylic wedding welcome sign on easel.
Ceremony programs with wooden handles styled with flower and lavender and lavender seeds.

A very thoughtful detail that Morgan and Tommy added to their June wedding was letting us create these adorable fan programs which, of course, included the stunning lavender color theme and floral prints that blanketed the details of their wedding. This is a perfect example of making parts of your ceremony details functional for your guests while maintaining a delicate theme.

Escort card display with escort cards placed inside wooden boxes on wooden shelving decorated in florals and greenery.

Alright you guys, it’s time to talk about this stunning, garden-party inspired seating chart! Guests could find their escort cards in these adorable little wooden garden boxes that were appropriately filled with gorgeous florals and greenery. One of the sweetest seating charts I’ve been honored to take part in.

Engraved wooden bar sign on top of bar with prepared drink and small flower arrangment.

Among all of the delicate designs of the day, Morgan and Tommy still maintained a wonderful balance of boldness, like this one-of-a-kind bourbon bar. We got to create this awesome, laser-engraved, wooden bourbon bar sign which matched incredibly well with the rustic look they wanted for this setting. I’m really proud of how great this sign turned out. It made for a great conversation piece among guests too!

frosted acrylic cocktail signage with spot calligraphy.

White Ink also created the custom cocktail sign using the same frosted acrylic as the wedding welcome sign. Yes to matching signage!

frosted acrylic table number, placecards, and escort cards. Styled with florals and lavender.

The table signage, place cards, and escort cards were not left out of this lavender inspired theme. Look at how well all of the finer details fit together! I’m obsessed. Notice more of the tuber rose print throughout.

Reception Menus in lavender topped with wax seals.

I loved getting to create these summer-perfect, lavender-inspired menus for Morgan and Tommy’s reception. Does the wax seal look familiar? It’s the same custom wax seal with pressed flowers that sealed the guests’ invitation suites! These looked so amazing among the beautiful tablescapes.

I am so proud of the work we were able to accomplish for Morgan and Tommy! This summer wedding was one for the books and certainly one I will remember for years to come. When it comes to summer wedding inspiration, I guess you could say, this couple has planted the seed! Cheers!

Bride and groom walking along on path among plants and flowers with cottage in the background.
black and white image of bride and groom walking together along outside path.

Venue: Long Hollow Gardens
Planning: Modern Vintage Events
Photography: Nathan Westerfield
Florals: Vintage Florals, Mellissa Broadwell
Calligraphy: White Ink Calligraphy
Invitation Letterpress: Clover Calligraphy Co.
Stylist: Read Event House
Custom Garden Boxes: Custom Goodner, Tom Goodner

Wedding International Professionals Association: Nashville Chapter Event

Wedding International Professionals Association: Nashville Chapter Event

For those that may not know, I serve on the board of directors as the Director of Community Service for the Nashville chapter of the Wedding International Professionals Association also known as, WIPA. WIPA first began in 2008 in South Carolina. Their goal was to create an association that could genuinely represent this unique community of professionals and offer opportunities to connect with each other, effectively setting the standard for wedding vendors and professionals. Today, WIPA is a global community and I’m so proud of what our Nashville chapter has been able to accomplish!

Four women toasting and laughing.

This past May, WIPA Nashville hosted an amazing event for WIPA members to come and celebrate each other, learn more about boosting our businesses, and make lasting connections throughout the wedding industry. I want to show you a peek inside this fun-filled event at the new Four Seasons Hotel Nashville that left us all eager to sign up for next gathering!

Laser cut wooden bar signage.

Of course, you know White Ink had to show up to the party! We supplied the event with paper goods and signage that included my laser debut! I sharpened my laser cutting skills with this super chic and fun wooden bar sign design.

Laser cut wooden bar signage between two wine glasses.
Nashville skyline.
Linen cocktail table with escort card display in background.

After enjoying cocktails with a view (can’t go wrong with a rooftop pool and that Nashville skyline), folks were invited to find their tables with these adorable escort cards we personalized for each guest. An eye-catching hedge wall made these guys stand out so well. Love it!

Escort cards displayed on hedge wall.
Nashville city buildings and skyline.
Laser Cut custom menu with wax seal.

I had so much fun with the menu design. Yes, more laser cutting! I especially loved getting to match the menu design with the bar sign. So proud of how these turned out!

Place card at table display.

White Ink provided the table numbers and place cards. The decor and tablescapes for this event look absolutely stunning in the Four Seasons grand ballroom!

Tables set in grand ball room.
Table scape of dining table.
White floral decor over ball room entry way.
Full table scape display.

There were so many connections made throughout the evening. Many people took time to speak and tell their stories and open up about business in Nashville’s booming wedding industry. Guest speaker, Jullianne Smith with The Garter Girl gave a wonderful presentation on how to effectively use Pinterest to boost your business! People coming together in this capacity is what WIPA is all about.

Guest speaker at podium on stage.
Guest speaker with microphone.

This event wasn’t just about connection. As the Director of Community Service, I had the honor of selecting a non-profit partnership that would benefit from our WIPA Nashville evening. We were able to raise over $1,000.00 for Shower the People, a nonprofit organization that offers shower and laundry services for people in Nashville experiencing homelessness. We were happy to not only raise money for this invaluable organization, but also raise awareness to this growing need in our local communities.

Guests dining in grand ball room.

Thank you to everyone who showed up and showed support! I am proud to be a part of such a warm and inviting group of professionals that are really more like family. Staying connected is how we stick together. Until next time!

Please go check out all of the vendors that worked hard to put this event together!
Venue & Catering: Four Seasons Hotel Nashville
Rentals & Floral Design: Jackson Durham Events
Photography: Garrett Richardson
Director of Programs: Modern Vintage Events
Paper & Signage: White Ink Calligraphy
Special Guest Speaker: Julianne Smith of The Garter Girl
Entertainment: East Coast Entertainment
Lighting: Nashville Event Lighting
Videography: Vida Film Productions
Non-Profit Partner: Shower the People

Invitation Appreciation | Libby + Ben | 6.18.22

Invitation Appreciation | Libby + Ben | 6.18.22

Last summer was filled with a rush of the most breathtaking weddings we have ever seen. Nashville weddings simply do not disappoint. Libby and Ben’s Scarritt Bennett nuptials gives us a glimpse of the amazing wedding season we had as they showcased classic details and unforgettable design that left us speechless.

If you are from Nashville, then you are probably familiar with the reputation of Scarritt Bennett as one of Nashville’s most historic and timeless venues. Libby and Ben’s style laced seamlessly together with the design of the gorgeous Wightman Chapel at Scarritt Bennett. So much so, that custom artwork of the famous chapel was printed for the envelope liner in their invitation suites!

Libby was a bride that was not only excited by calligraphy, but also had a deep appreciation for classic letterpress. (I could cry tears of joy, honestly because- same.) She gave us the green light to design her and Ben’s invitation suites in FULL spot calligraphy and letterpress! In the world of calligraphy, THIS is about as stunning as it gets, folks. Enjoy!

Our couple chose to use envelope calligraphy in white which paired beautifully against the dusty blue envelopes.

Libby and Ben’s reception venue was at the fabulous Belle Meade Country Club. This location definitely fit with the chic and classic energy of the day. The details flowed together flawlessly throughout the entire event. Absolutely nothing was underdone. We are especially proud to show off the final look of our couple’s seating chart! This is one of our favorite charts to date. The seating chart boasted dozens of brilliant little escort cards complete with custom spot calligraphy and tassels to top it all off. Unique but chic is the name of the game here. And I’m so in love with it.

White Ink continued our touch on this special day through details like Libby and Ben’s custom bar signage and some of the most adorable cocktail napkins with prints of the couple’s fur babies, Max and Zuzu. Cocktail hour is the perfect time to include special things like beloved pets! This is quickly becoming a popular theme.

I say it all the time, but White Ink Calligraphy really does have the best couples and clients ever. It was such an honor to work with Libby and Ben throughout the planning process all the way to the big day. I was moved by their appreciation for sophisticated detail and we were happy to make it all happen for these two. We appreciate you! Cheers!

Planning: Read Event House / Music City Events
Venues: Wightman Chapel at Scarritt Bennett / Belle Meade Country Club
Photography: Abigail Lewis
Calligraphy: White Ink Calligraphy
Florals: fleur de lis Floral Design
Rentals: Please Be Seated
Dress: B. Hughes Bridal/Formal