A Wedding Polished and Modern | Brittany + Thomas | 10.23.21

A Wedding Polished and Modern | Brittany + Thomas | 10.23.21

Ya’ll, we love a traditional Nashville style wedding, but there is something so satisfying about watching a wedding with a more modern form come together. Brittany and Thomas did not let us down. Everything they chose, from the invitation suites to place cards, was dripping in the perfect mixture of elegance and boldness. It made my calligrapher heart so happy that the White Ink team had the opportunity to work with this fantastic couple and help make their wedding dream become a reality. 

For starters, Brittany and Thomas chose Saint Elle in downtown Nashville as their wedding venue. It’s impossible to go wrong with that location! The furniture, the clean lines, the open spaces, and the abundance of greenery will certainly compliment your modern wedding goals. I love that we got create some really sleek custom calligraphy that flowed with the top-notch décor.

White Ink kept it coming while we put our mark on the super chic welcome sign, seating chart, bar signage, and place cards. I don’t know, but putting white custom calligraphy on top of black just kept blowing my mind. And I want more! We definitely had a lot of favorites at this wedding but getting to customize the envelopes that read, “To my Bride/Groom on our wedding day,” warmed our hearts! Seeing their reaction to such a sweet and delicate moment on the biggest day of their lives really made me appreciate that White Ink had a little part in that. 

Don’t forget, White Ink can ENGRAVE custom calligraphy on many different surfaces. You have to take a look at Brittany and Thomas’ stunning cake-knife and server set! You don’t have to be a bride or groom to inquire about something like these. This would be a fantastic gift for anyone to give to a special couple on their big day. 

Anytime I think about designing for this wedding it puts a smile on my face. We cannot wait for the next opportunity to design with a modern style in mind because, just like those confetti streamers at our couples exit, this wedding POPPED!

Planner: Velour Premier Events
Venue: Saint Elle
Photographer: Jordyn Smalling
Calligraphy: White Ink Calligraphy
Florals: Echos of Eden Florals
Rentals: Please Be Seated

Rosy Weddings | Ashley + Spencer | 9.4.21

Rosy Weddings | Ashley + Spencer | 9.4.21

This is a wedding that we’ve been really excited to share with you! Our brides, Ashley and Spencer, were super fun to work with. White Ink was happy to be a part of this incredible day for such a lovely couple. Ashley and Spencer trusted White Ink’s ability to help create some fantastic pieces that fit beautifully into one of the dreamiest weddings we have ever seen. 

I just have to jump right in and talk about this amazing seating chart that was filled with rows of rose-filled vases! White Ink produced the calligraphy for the escort cards attached to each vase. I could have looked at this display forever and ever and then a little more. What a charming way to lead your guests to their seats! Our brides brilliantly interlaced roses throughout the ceremony and reception. I think our favorite bundle was perhaps the CLOUD of roses that the wedding cake seemed to just float on top of! Just, gorgeous. 

We were delighted that Ashely and Spencer chose to use items like the table numbers and card box from White Ink’s rental collection. The acrylic table numbers are a favorite of ours because they subtly do their job without taking away from the décor of the table. Our team also put together the menus that went perfectly along with the tablescapes adorning fine glasses, gold-trimmed plates and gently placed roses. The wooden welcome sign we did made the white calligraphy just pop. Of course, a garnish of roses only made it even more attractive. We love diving into all the details that help make a wedding stand out. This wedding certainly did not disappoint!

Everything seemed to fit together perfectly on this gorgeous day. We loved the way the brides’ dresses complimented each other so flawlessly. The bridesmaids were stunning in their rosy hues. The live band was on point and the conga line was the absolute cherry on top. Ashely and Spencer put together a wedding of their dreams and then filled it with roses and all the love that was shared between family and friends. What a special day to be a part of! 

Venue:  The Barn at Sycamore Farms
Planner: Erin Lynn Events
Photography: Laura K Allen Photography
Calligraphy: White Ink Calligraphy
Floral: LMA Designs
Cake: Baked In Nashville
Band: Shimmer East Coast Entertainment

Rain, Rain Don’t Go Away! | Mark & Paul | 10.2.21

Rain, Rain Don’t Go Away! | Mark & Paul | 10.2.21

It is said that rain on a wedding day is good luck! The idea is that when tying a “knot,” a wet one is much stronger than a dry one and so, a rainy wedding day signifies a marriage that is sure to be long-lasting. What a comforting way to enjoy all the tiny droplets of strength that sometimes pour into a couple’s big day. For our clients, Mark and Paul, just as the ceremony began, a little “luck” started falling their way. 

White Ink was asked to create the wedding welcome sign which looked gorgeous over the mirrored glass. A piece like this really helps pull together the inviting feeling of a ceremony that our clients hope for. Welcome signs have an unassuming way of saying “we’re glad you’re here, now enjoy!” And we always have fun with these. 

Mark and Paul’s request to White Ink also included the seating chart display. Look at how perfectly the seating chart calligraphy atop the vintage windows captured the ambiance of the rustic, industrial style at the barn reception area. (A chef’s kiss!)

Nothing elevates the bold colors and florals of a tablescape like these crisp, elegant menus. The pure look of these menus that we created for Mark and Paul obeyed the handsome style and décor of each table setting. Menu designs can lift expectations for any event, especially wedding receptions. Wouldn’t you agree?

Standing hand in hand beneath a rose-laced arbor that boldly kissed the tree line of Green Door Gourmet, Mark and Paul made their vows. Tear drops and rain drops delicately fell at an equal pace. And this amazing couple happily shared the beginning of the rest of their lives surrounded by friends and family. White Ink was honored just to be a part of it all. Thank you, Mark and Paul. Here’s to many years of happiness and a little luck along the way!

Photo: Cari Griffith Photography

Venue: Green Door Gourmet

Florals: Tim Riffle Environments

Calligraphy: White Ink Calligraphy  

Planner: Briana Patyk 

Cake: Dessert Designs by Leland

Catering: Martin’s BBQ Joint 

Samantha + Graham | Long Hollow Gardens 2.19.22

Samantha + Graham | Long Hollow Gardens 2.19.22

Like the pop of a champagne cork, White Ink has burst into yet another wedding season. And we are ready for it! This is, hands down, our favorite time to really showcase what we love to do for our couples. Samantha and Graham were easily the sweetest bride and groom we’ve had the pleasure to work with. In fact, I took particular pride in getting to be a part of their big day because Samantha was a wedding planner once upon a time. She is a creative herself, so trusting White Ink with the finer details of her wedding was a great honor. 

Today, Samantha and Graham are both teachers. They exude a perfect balance of love, humor, and comfort. That balance shone through during the entire process of creating the wedding details that were just right for them. We swoon for the blushing hues of these invitations! These colors poured beautifully into their wedding. 

Can we all just take a moment to appreciate the beauty of gifting an engraved bottle to our grooms? A gift as bold as the sting of its contents but as delicate as the glass that holds it. 

The event signage for the ceremony met the guests with subtle displays of rosy ombre tints. We love the gentleness that the signage added to the already gorgeous ambiance of chandeliers and cobble stone in Long Hollow Gardens’ Greenhouse venue. 

Naturally, these dreamy colors jumped into the reception with these fun acrylic tabletop signs for Samantha and Graham’s seating chart, drink bar, and decadent chocolate bar! Now it’s a party!

After our couple and their guests danced the night away, everyone was free to take home a little piece of the evening with these adorable koozies! And to the happy couple, we couldn’t have said it better, “Cheers Ya’ll!” 

Simply Yours Weddings

Photography Courtney Davidson Photography

Venue: Long Hollow Gardens

Flowers: Kennedy Occasions

The signage/paper goods: Claire White with White Ink Calligraphy (That’s me!)

Lighting, Draping and Ceremony Arch: TN Event Designs

Rentals: Southern Events

Catering: Bacon and Caviar

Hair and Makeup: K2 Beauty