I absolutely love when couples do things differently or incorporate details that aren’t your typical wedding choices. For Madeline and James’ Vintage Wedding at Union Station Hotel in Nashville, we were able to produce some unique day of details that leaned into the couple personally, as well as highlighted the historic Nashville venue, Union Station Hotel.
Once a bustling train station, the venue is now a luxury hotel that still carries the character, charm, and timeless elegance. It was the perfect backdrop for a wedding that celebrated their love of vintage style, literature, and timeless design. It was such an honor to create the custom invitations and wedding day details, like the vintage hotel key seating chart, vintage book table numbers, and train-inspired save the dates that tied their vision together.
All Aboard: Train Ticket-Inspired Save the Dates
We kicked things off with a playful nod to Union Station’s history. Their save the dates were designed to look like vintage train tickets. Guests instantly got a feel for the historic venue, creating the perfect prelude to their big day.
For their invitations, we leaned into a more classic, elevated design with white and navy taking center stage. The suite echoed the timeless elegance of Union Station, as the border of the invitation looked similar to the ornate architectural details found inside Union Station.
Seating Chart Display
A mirrored welcome sign greeted guests with timeless elegance as they entered the venue. They then made their way to the seating chart installation, which was one of the most memorable elements from their day.
To play off the venue being a hotel, we designed a display featuring vintage-style keys. The backdrop was a navy blue wall with small hooks, each holding a key paired with a guest’s name and table assignment. Not only did this create a fun and unexpected experience for guests, but it also doubled as a beautiful installation that perfectly fit the historic setting.
Vintage Book-Inspired Wedding Details
Because the couple are book lovers, it only made sense to incorporate that love into their wedding details. I hand-painted vintage books with numbers in gold to use as table numbers. The result was amazing!
These custom table numbers looked stunning on the elegant tablescapes, which were made complete with gold plates, navy napkins, and the custom menus we created.
Some of the tabletop signage was displayed inside vintage books as well. At the dessert table, for example, the display listed out the selections for the mini pie bar, all while tying into the couple’s love of literature.
The signature cocktail signs in gold frames, were another element created by White Ink, with the colors and font matching those on the invitation.
A Vintage Celebration at Union Station Hotel
This Union Station Hotel wedding was brimming with thoughtful, personalized touches. Every element tied back to the couple’s love for history, literature, and vintage style, all while honoring the character of one of Nashville’s most iconic venues.
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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As a full-service wedding design house in Nashville, we love working with couples and planners to create wedding details that reflect each couples’ unique vision. It is such a treat to create custom pieces that tell your story, and are thoughtfully woven into your day. Lexi Jo and Landry’s artistic and colorful wedding at Belle Meade Historic Site in Nashville, Tennessee, was the perfect example of how vibrant colors and meaningful design can come together to create something truly beautiful and unforgettable.
Sherbet Hues and Hand-Painted Details
Their wedding invitations were one-of-a-kind. The main invite was both elegant and southern in style with white card stock and blue calligraphy. Then there was the cowboy boot-shaped welcome party piece, which hinted at the fun cowboy cocktail dress code. It was playful, memorable, and full of personality just like the couple! This was the perfect base for the pop of sherbet orange on the rsvp and wedding details card. The combination of white and blue, and the creamy orange hue were carried throughout the day.
However, our favorite moment of this suite was the groom’s hand-painted floral artwork that was included on the vellum overlay (as well as many other wedding details) that held all the paper pieces together with a wax seal.
Day-of Details That Brought the Color Palette to Life
The celebration continued with colorful, cohesive paper goods that carried their sherbet-toned color palette and floral focused design into every space.
Wedding Welcome Sign
A white, rounded welcome sign featuring Southern-inspired blue calligraphy greeted guests, framed by a stunning floral arrangement bursting with vibrant pinks, purples, and oranges. As guests entered the outdoor ceremony site covered in gorgeous florals they could pick up a wedding program. We designed the programs on classic white paper with blue calligraphy and a floral element from the suite brought a cohesive and elegant finishing touch to the ceremony space.
Elegant Seating Chart
The seating chart was a show-stopping display and one of my favorite details. The display featured soft blue lettering on a white background that had a 3D effect with stunning florals arranged at the base. The mix of low florals and tall stemmed blooms created a romantic, layered look that perfectly complemented the venue’s charm.
Bar Sign
We created an oval bar sign in steel blue, with white calligraphy framed by the same floral border from the invitation art. This visual tie-in made the entire event feel thoughtfully styled.
Reception Tablescape and Details
As guests moved inside for the reception they found their menus tucked into a custom die-cut orange pocket, again featuring Landry’s floral artwork. The menus and orange acrylic table numbers popped against the blue linens and tied into the colorful spring floral centerpieces.
Lexi Jo and Landry’s wedding was full of color, romance, and intention. It was a joy to work them, and lean in to their love of color and design, as well as the rest of the amazing vendor team who brought this wedding dream 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 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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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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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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At White Ink Calligraphy, we love when couples and planners trust us to have fun with design! This Saint Elle wedding in Nashville was no exception! The incredible Sarah Oakland worked her magic, and gave us the creative freedom to incorporate fun, bold colors. In addition to the bright colors, the personal touches and mix of trendy and traditional wedding details made this wedding truly one-of-a-kind.
As we were setting up in the morning, we overheard the father of the bride introduce himself to a vendor by saying, “I’m the father of the bride—last name Swift, like Taylor Swift, but not related.” It was such a cute and memorable moment that perfectly captured the joy and excitement of the day. The bride and groom were brimming with happiness, as were all the guests who shared this special day with them.
A Vibrant Seating Chart with a Personal Touch
One of our favorite elements of this wedding was the seating chart wall, which featured envelopes in a striking “Sour Apple” green shade. The bright pop of color added energy to the event and drew people in as they walked by. It was also the perfect complement to the varying shades of green woven throughout the wedding design.
However, there was one personal touch that made this seating chart extra special. Inside each green envelope, where guests could find their table number, there was also a handwritten note from the bride and groom. This incredibly thoughtful detail left a lasting impression and made every attendee feel extra appreciated. These are the details that make a huge impact on your day, and when they are seamlessly incorporated with your overall design like this, it is pure perfection.
Mixing Modern Trends with Timeless Elegance
We always love finding ways to balance current trends with classic design, and this wedding was the perfect opportunity to do just that. The seating chart wall featured a sophisticated custom wallpaper, bringing in a timeless element, while the guest cards and table numbers had a modern, red squiggle border design that felt fresh and playful. The contrast of these styles created a look that was both elegant and fun.
Wedding Signage and Details
As guests arrived at Saint Elle, they were greeted by a beautiful mirror welcome sign with white calligraphy, setting the tone for the celebration to come. White Ink Calligraphy also created the green bar sign with white lettering, similar to that of the envelopes on the seating chart. The soft, muted florals found in the wedding party bouquets and arrangements at the reception balanced the brighter green wedding details and the pop of red on the table numbers and guest cards.
We were honored to be a part of this gorgeous Saint Elle wedding. From the vibrant green seating chart to the personal touches and stylish design elements, this wedding was a great example of how to mix modern and classic elements to create a beautifully designed event.
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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