Amanda and Adam’s wedding was the first on our schedule for the 2021 season, and it was honestly the best start to the kind of wedding season we were hoping for! Winter weddings offer an inviting change of style and energy to the wedding scene, which makes it really special to us. Amanda and Adam trusted White Ink to dive into our creativity and give them some amazing wedding details that we know you’re going to love!
Let’s start with the custom invitation wedding suite. These invites were fully-calligraphed which is not only gorgeous, but also has the amazing ability to effortlessly demand the attention of its reader. In short, this suite is powerful and bold, quite like a winter wedding. The beautiful gold ink work was done using thermography: a process where heat is used to infuse a powdered resin with ink to naturally raise the lettering and give way to a flawless textured look. Always a treat getting to do this for my couples!
Moving on to more wedding keepsakes, I was excited to show you Amanda and Adam’s precious vow envelopes. We LOVE envelope calligraphy, especially when we know it’s going to be something that will be treasured for a lifetime! If you are planning to write your own vows, elevate this beautiful memory with custom calligraphy. You absolutely will not regret taking time to do this for yourselves.
White Ink’s touch could be seen throughout the ceremony and reception. I loved getting to use our gorgeous, ornamented mirror for Amanda and Adam’s wedding welcome sign. One of the best things about using the mirrors from our collection is getting to reuse and customize each of them to fit the style of the bride and groom. The same goes for our card boxes (these are honestly my favorite little things ever!).
The mirrored seating chart we made was surrounded by oversized candles and draped in a gorgeous arrangement of florals. It’s always nice to see these seating charts presented in such a beautiful way. Hand lettering mirrors is something White Ink has been doing since the very beginning. It’s a detail that always delivers and has stood the test of time for so many events. Pro tip: A hand lettered seating chart also allows your guests to get a glimpse of themselves for a much-appreciated wardrobe check.
From the stunning Clemintine Hall venue in the heart of Nashville to the four-tiered cake, Amanda and Adam’s winter wedding was certainly one to remember. It was a dream! White Ink was lucky to have such an unforgettable start to another fantastic wedding season.
We are serving pretty, pretty envelopes with this one for you guys. I’ve been excited to show off this wedding invitation suite that White Ink created for our gorgeous couple, Alyson and Ben. Spot calligraphy, rosy hues, crisp white ink, all tied perfectly together with rose-pictured envelope liners; it’s a stationary dream, honestly. Also, who isn’t obsessed with envelope calligraphy?
My team and I have several favorites when it comes to Alyson and Ben’s Graystone Quarry wedding. This sweet couple had some fun and thoughtful ideas that made the details of their big day unique and memorable. For example, instead of using a phrase like “Please Find Your Seat” for their seating chart, they wanted it to say, “Our Favorite People” with the guest list following underneath. Changing small things like this makes such a huge difference in how a couple makes their guests feel. When you make your guests feel special, that’s something they won’t easily forget. And we LOVE being a part of that!
I think one of the most clever details in this distinctively guest-centered wedding was the oversized standing mirror that said, “Hello gorgeous. You look incredible. Now go grab a drink. XO Alyson + Ben.” It invites guests to do a quick wardrobe check, relax, and go celebrate! I’m sure this was a much-appreciated fixture during the celebrations of the day.
This couple seemed to be really good at choosing details that fit right in. They were a breath of fresh air for all of the creatives involved in their wedding day. And what a view! Alyson and Ben, you were an absolute delight to work with. If you made your guests feel as amazing as you made us feel, there is no doubt they’re still remembering and still smiling; all because of you. Cheers!
For good reason, wedding days are the sweet spot. They are the ultimate way to celebrate the union of two people who have committed themselves to each other. Yet, it’s easy to overlook the path that gets them there. From engagement to wedding day, the excitement of all of the timing, planning and waiting finally pays off. And what an unforgettable journey it all is!
Tori and Charles reached out to White Ink to help them along in their own wedding journey and asked that we create some really amazing details for their big day. I love when couples contact us early on in their wedding planning so that we can follow along on their engagement. It’s just so much fun to watch a wedding come to life! Our whole team was thrilled for this brilliant couple every step of the way. We loved getting to peep moments like bridal showers, bachelorette parties, even the wedding after-party! Umm, YES!
Let’s talk about where White Ink comes in. We created this super chic welcome sign that stood out perfectly in a venue like the Noelle in downtown Nashville. We also designed the wedding programs to fit the classic and modern looks of the ceremony. A bride and groom can never go wrong when choosing to use our mirrored seating charts that are as unique as the calligraphy they boast. But I think one of our favorites was getting to make these fantastically bold menus and place cards that came together using monogramed wax seals. This is such a good way to make an eye-catching statement when your guests are seated and ready to dine.
Tori and Charle’s journey brought them to one of the brightest and biggest days of their lives. Their efforts could be seen all throughout the day in the décor, in the laughter, in the custom cookies shaped like the face of their beloved puppy, Cooper. They deserved every moment of happiness that White Ink was lucky enough to witness. We LOVE who we work for, but the journey is why we do it. Cheers!
On a scale from zero to Nashville, it doesn’t get more classic than a wedding ceremony at the timeless Scarritt Bennett Center in the heart of Nashville. Lindsey and Shelby saw their wedding dreams come to life at this iconic venue, a place to perfectly represent their own delicate balance of modern and traditional. White Ink was delighted at the invitation to add our own touch of elegance to this beautiful couple’s most memorable moments.
Lindsey and Shelby knew precisely what they wanted for their invitation suite. Instead of calligraphy, our clients opted for a specific font they envisioned to present to their guests. This is always exciting for us because our stationary team has a number of beautiful font designs they love to offer couples who know exactly what they looking for. Calligraphy is our happy place, but we are prepared to design invites for our clients no matter the category they desire, including an amazing assortment of fonts to choose from. Just look at how beautifully these invites turned out!
We are living for these memorable Save the Dates! Like a bride’s gentle veil, this gorgeous font layered seamlessly atop the subtle image of Scarritt Bennett’s iconic entrance into the chapel. Does it get any more perfect?
Fun fact: This sweet couple lives on the same street as my dad and they’re also neighbors to one of our current brides! I love getting a chance to connect to clients, even in small ways. A great reminder that we live in a small world, and I love it!
After the ceremony, guests were promptly invited to dance and celebrate the night away at Nashville’s historic War Memorial Auditorium. The beauty of this wedding day perfectly intertwined with the boldness of the night. We will be thinking about this stunning couple (and that dress!) for a long, long time.
It might be February – but I’m reminiscing on this beautiful night we had amongst friends this past Thanksgiving. Ashley Shannon with Coston & Co hosted the evening and had a custom structure built for the occasion. The dinner party was potluck style, and BYOB – my favorite kind of party. If these images don’t make you feel warm and cozy, I don’t know what will.
I used handmade paper from Share Studios for the place cards, with a classic black ink. The calligraphy was done in a modern style, with the entire name being in lowercase lettering.
The florals were placed down the middle of the giant family styled table. Florals by Chelsea Carter Events.
You read that title right. Nashville Event florists created magic before my eyes. Let’s see.. where should I start? This event is one like none other. I can only hope that I’m able to write about this event and give it the proper justice it deserves. Not being a florist, but still involved in the event itself, my picture selections and description are not likely those that a florist would use. However, I’m going to give this my best shot.
Lindsey, the owner behind Gradient and Hue , and a dear friend of mine, created “A Bloomin’ Good Time” – the purpose of the event: to foster a space for florists to gather in support of kindness, community and creativity. SO – what that means: a room filled of passionate florists, creating amazing things.
Photo by Molly Peach
Each florist created an arrangement or a bouquet – each reflecting their personal style, while all staying within a similar color palette. Photographers, models, event designers, and myself, we were all asked to come in and help provide photo opts for the florists to use – and the result is simply magical. The room was filled with laughter, chatting and spewing with creative energy.
Photo by Molly Peach
This is me, behind the scenes, with Alex with the New Eclectic! Literally, just observing what we were witnessing. I was running around that day, between work projects, and this was just a few days after the Nashville tornado hit. So while it was a bittersweet time, I was happy the event wasn’t canceled. Little did we all know that we would be in social distancing/quarantine mode just days after this event due to the corona virus. It brings me joy looking back on these photos and hoping we (an industry as a whole) will be back together soon.
Photo by Molly Peach
For florists, I’m sure its not hard to become less enamored with flowers, especially when you are around them so much. It’s the same way for calligraphers. We are like “oh, that’s a pretty flourish. moving on.” But for me, I’m like “OHHHH MY GOSSSSSHHHH, these flowers are everything. The way you put them together is so amazing.” I hope that makes sense.
Photos by Kacie Q Photography
I don’t think I’ve ever seen so many beautiful flower in one place. Raw, and ready to be played with. Again, not a florist here. I was like a kid in a candy store that wasn’t allowed to touch anything. Watching everyone in their element was just icing on the cake.
Photo by Gray Kammera
For this suite I used handmade paper from Fabulous Fancy Pants; and vintage postage from Little Postage House. When pulling together one-off suites for shoots like this, I literally just pull from my stockpile what I already have (most of the time). So with that said, I have no idea where that purple envelope came from. Ha!
Photo by Gray Kammera
Photo by Gray Kammera
Alex with The New Eclectic, a local planner and event designer, takes all the credit for this flat lay! I just stepped back and let her do her thing.
Photos by Molly PeachPhoto by Gray KammeraPhoto by Kacie Q Photography
Photo by Lindsay Campbell Photography
As artists, we are all particular about the way within which we want our work to be photographed. Each florist was able to be on the sidelines, assisting while the photographers went to town. Watching this was so fun!
Photo by Gray Kammera Photo by Gray Kammera
Again, having fun with watercolor here – but on watercolor paper and not handmade paper.
Photo by Gray Kammera
Photos by Gray KammeraPhoto by Lindsay CampbellPhoto by Gray Kammera
And lastly, this magical headpiece. Between the florists, the photographers, and the event designers – everyone is technically each other’s competition in the market of the wild wedding industry. However, true creativity is not compromised by competition and not hindered by collaboration. And what happened here at “A Bloomin’ Good Time” was simply magical. Those are my wise words to sum up this special event.
For all of the vendors that participated in this amazing event, their website is linked below. I’m so honored to be a part of such an amazing creative community.
