Sometimes, you meet with a couple (or have a lovely phone chat with them, in this case), and you just instantly click with them. You understand their vision right away and you just know it’s going to be a good fit - and that’s exactly how we felt about Kate and Zane. They are a super thoughtful couple, who you can tell put a lot of that thought into just exactly how they wanted their day to play out.
Their planner, the amazing Emily Ventura or Emily Ventura Designs helped to make sure that all of their visions worked seamlessly to bring to life the most elegant, chic and whimsical garden wedding you could imagine!
We seriously love all these gorgeous florals, throughout the entire venue - talk about romance!
We started their design process with their semi- custom save the dates - which were based on a similar design, and we changed up their colors, fonts, and added a photo to really personalize them and tailor them for their wedding.
I mean seriously, look how gorgeous this couple is! Their save the dates were printed on pearl shimmer cardstock, with a nude shimmer envelope and included guest and return address printing - which is a HUGE time saver guys! Photo © Funky Olive Invitations + Stationery 2018
A few months after their save the dates went out, we got to work on their blush and rich purple, floral watercolor, vellum wrapped invitation suite. We just love how each piece comes together to create a total package!
Vellum wraps are such a modern, and unique way to contain all the various pieces of your invitation suite. They can be plain, matte or shimmer vellum - or fully custom designed.
While we are admittedly obsessed with all things pretty paper, we have to admit, we get SUPER excited about several of the other elements that a couple chooses as well, like - THE DRESS. And when we say the dress - this one, seriously is JAW DROPPING.
Kate may as well be the model for this gown, it fits her like nobodies business!
We also get really excited about the flowers - we’re suckers for amazing textures, colors, and fun additions!
And then… there’s THE FOOD. Cake, appetizers, the main dish - yes please, we love it all! Kate and Zane kept it summery, fresh and a feast for the eyes as well.
Melon and yogurt dip - um, yes!
Let’s talk reception stationery - there are so, so many things we are asked to create, but honestly - these little hexagon escort cards are some of our absolute favorites! They are adorable, and can be used in so many ways, like on top of boxes of macarons!
Pro Tip: Let your escort cards do double duty as favor tags!
So now that we’ve established that they were beautiful, thoughtful and have incredible taste, can we also say that they know how to let loose and have a good time too? Custom Corn Hole boards anyone? How cool!!!
we totally had nothing to do with the creation of these, but aren’t they adorable????
Man - to be a fly on the wall on this day! Want to see more? We know we do!!!
Total portrait goals!
That ceremony space!!! That floral arch!!! So beautiful!
Dancing into their new lives like Heck Yes!!!! Also, can we talk about this outfit change? A super chic pant and sequin tank top? This bride is goals!!!!
Kate and Zane, thank you so much for letting us do our thang for you! And thank YOU all for taking the time to feast your eyes on all this goodness! Want your big day to be a part of our Real Weddings series? Love what you see, and want to get started on your designs? Just drop us a line and say hey!
Photos © Doodle Shot Photography (unless noted).