Styling Day with Tara Bielecki Photography

happy fall y’all! oh how we absolutely adore this time of year! this wedding season truly was incredible for us! we are beyond grateful for the opportunity to work with so many amazing clients and crazy talented vendors!

today we’re sharing about our wonderful styling day with tara bielecki photography- these days are our favorites! we always joke that we feel like little kids on christmas morning because of all the anticipation + excitement. it’s incredible to see all of our hard work come together + be showcased for images we are proud to share with our clients and vendors. we believe each client has a beautiful story + it is our job to unlock that + express it through each piece of their stationery!

this season, we worked with clients + planners from across the country! whether it be designing a rustic wedding invitation for a horse loving couple in aspen or dreaming up a stationery vision for a company’s leadership retreat in oregon, we LOVE what we do + the people we work with! we’re taking some time to be thankful + remember how lucky we are that this is what we get to do!!

enjoy all the gorgeous photos from our styling day! we have some incredible ones in the works for 2020- be sure to check out our instagram for some sneak peeks on the beauty we’re working on!

planning +design: sarah viera events

planning + design: revel + bloom

planning + design: bello & blue events

planning + design: habitat events

planning + design: events by mint

planning + design: sarah viera events

planning + design: as you wish colorado

julia + shasin- denver reception

2019 has been a crazy year for us around here! ever since getting back from Engage, we have been busy bees! between consultations, designing, assembling, meetings, installations + styled shoots, we have hit the ground running in the new year. 2018 was a wonderful year for us, filled with incredible clients + amazing new projects that challenged + stretched us! One of our absolute favorites couples from last year was julia + shasin! we are so thrilled to be finally sharing about their Denver reception today!

julia + shasin tied the knot in udaipur, india in march + celebrated with a reception back in denver in may. these two are tons of fun + creating stationery for both celebrations was a total blast! along with the invitation suite created for their reception, we created handwritten menus, an itinerary, bar menu, coasters and a gigantic crossword puzzle. the gigantic crossword puzzle was our favorite day of detail as guests filled it out based on clues about the incredible couple + their big day. we could go on + on about how incredible this night was, but we will let the pictures speak for themselves!

be sure to check out each detail + the adorable photos of this wonderful couple! congratulations julia + shasin! we adored working with you two + wish you the very best!

planning + design: sara brown weddings // photography: caitlin ahlenius photography // floral + rentals: yonder house // catering: footers catering // bartending: oak & olive // venue: denver botanic gardens at chatfield // invitation images: amy caroline photography

Chris + Jana's Winter Wedding

As the weather cools down + the leaves begin to fall, we're taking some time to be thankful. Thankful for family, wonderful friends, football season, the end of wedding season and of course, the pumpkin spice latte. PSL!! With this gloomy + cooler weather, we are dreaming of winter weddings + felt it was only appropriate to share Jana + Chris’ wedding.

People say “it’s good luck if it rains on your wedding day”, so if it snows, it must be extra special. Chris + Jana's wedding was absolutely stunning + we were so honored to be part of their wedding planning process! 

When we first met with Jana to discuss her wedding and vision for the stationery, we were taken back by how beautiful + sweet she is. We were excited to get started on designing something unique + special for her + Chris! Each piece of their stationery is centered around their vision which is a combination of rustic and elegance, just like their venue, Devil's Thumb Ranch. This vision was beautifully carried out through each detail of their Big Day. 

Grab a fuzzy throw + a warm cup of tea or cocoa and get scrolling! Winter is coming!!

Planning + Design: Tangerine Room Events // Photography: Callie Hobbs Photography // Floral: Siloh Floral // Venue: Devil's Thumb Ranch

Kurt + Kaitlin's Gorgeous Mountain Wedding

Happy Love Month! It only seemed fitting to post Kurt + Kaitlin’s wedding because we love these two + loved being part of their wedding planning process! Creating custom stationery for a couple’s big day is so very special to us and this one was no different. We sought to create something unique for Kurt + Kait and something that would be a wonderful first impression of their wedding day for their guests.

Many of their guests were coming from out of state, so it was important to them that their invitations suite had a touch of Colorado. We incorporated this through a topographic map liner, a watercolor mountainscape RSVP postcard and a weekend details booklet. The booklet included accommodations, fun things to do in Grandby + tips for dealing with the altitude.

These two truly got the most beautiful Colorado day in the Rocky Mountains! Their joy is just contagious + we can't help but smile when looking through their photos! People traveled near and far for their special day and it's incredibly evident how loved these two are!

Congratulations Kurt + Kaitlin and thank you for letting us be part of your special day!

Venue: Strawberry Creek Ranch // Planning: Pick Me Weddings // Wedding Photography: Mallory Munson Photography //  Floral: Quintessential Events  // Catering: Occasions Catering // Wedding Dress: The Bridal Collection // Invitations + Menu: Sweet Zion Paperie // Invitation Photography: Amy Caroline Photography

Our 2016 Favorites

With the start of a new year, it's always a good time to look back + look forward. 2016 was a wonderful year for us- Full of growth + beauty! We are so grateful for all the love and support we have received this past year! With 100+ weddings & special events, we had the chance to work with so many amazing clients + vendors! As we reflect back on the past year, we wanted to share some of our favorite invitation suites from 2016- Enjoy! Sarah + Wes' Gold Foiled & Floral Invitation

Elizabeth + Michael's Nautical Destination Wedding Invitation

Modern Marble Styled Shoot Invitation

Melissa + Colin's Classic Letterpress Invitation

Heidi + Neil's Gold Letterpress & Wood Invitation

Kibby + Michael's Mountain Monogram Invitation

Whimsical Castle Styled Shoot Invitation

Megan + Albert's Monogram Letterpress Invitation

Jenna + Anthony's "It Takes Two to Tandem" Invitation

Kurt + Kaitlin's  Rustic Watercolor Invitation

1950's Glam Styled Shoot Invitation 

We can't wait to see what 2017 has in store for us- Stay tuned for more beauty!

Happy New Year!!

Images by Laura Murray Photography, Amy Caroline Photography, Lindy Hickman Photography, Michele Hart Photography, Yellow Feather Photography, Sara Corona Photography, Elevate Photography & Emily Sacco Photography

Our Growing SZP Family: Welcome Briana!

We are thrilled to welcome Briana to our growing SZP team! Bri is self taught (like me) in both her hand lettering and design skills which makes her an excellent creative problem solver.  She has one of the most positive outlooks - even when things are stressful. She is highly organized, which our office desperately needs and willing to do both the glam and the grunt. We all greatly enjoy her laugh (it's contagious) and her quick-witted candor around the studio. Enjoy getting to know Briana and seeing photos of her fun family! B: I'm originally from Alaska, but spent the majority of my childhood in Conifer, CO. However I was very blessed to be able to visit Alaska twice a year throughout my school years. After high school, I started working full-time and most of my jobs were admin-related. In 2004, I married my wonderful husband Zach and not too long after that we welcomed our two boys, Harrison (2006) and Peyton (2008) into our family. As boys tend to do, they keep us on our toes. I would like to say that we live a quiet life in the suburbs, but I think that's just something Zach and I are hoping for when the boys are grown and out of the house (boys are LOUD!) ;)

After working many years in the administrative field, in 2008 I joined the wonderful world of bridal and was hooked. I started working in a local bridal shop and planned weddings on the side. Then eventually moved to the wholesale side of bridal and loved that even more. Since then I've been working at my church planning our regular Sunday worship experiences, events, learning graphic design, singing, dabbling in social media and much more. It's been a wonderful and crazy experience! In the Summer of this year,(2016) I was introduced to Sophie through a mutual friend and have been lucky enough to join the Sweet Zion team!

 

When not working, I love hand lettering, drawing, singing, joking around/laughing (I tend to do that a lot), spending time with all my boys ;), and hanging out with our friends. And, often times, I can be seen with a chai tea, open laptop, a sketchbook, bullet journal, and a plethora of markers very close by.

Jennifer + Matthew

This wedding is sure giving us all the #fridayfeels today! We absolutely adored working with Jennifer + Matthew from start to finish. From our initial consultation, it was so obvious how madly in love these two are! Creating their stationery was one of our favorite parts of the 2016 season. Their wedding was so dreamy and we couldn’t wait to share all the images! One of the most special aspects of their big day was how they commemorated Jennifer’s mother who had passed away earlier this year. Enjoy all the gorgeous details captured by Rene Tate Photography and coordinated by Claire Williams of We Tie the Knots at the Denver Botanical Gardens and Four Seasons Denver. Congrats you two and thanks for letting us be part of your big day!

Real Weddings: Veena + Sahil

“Invitations truly set the tone for your wedding.” This is something we say to our clients all the time and we really mean it! Your stationery is the first thing people receive in regards to your Big Day. Not only is the stationery informative, but it gives your guests a sneak peek into the style, colors and feel of your wedding. This gorgeous Palm Springs wedding was no exception; it set the tone for an amazing Wedding Weekend and a beautiful celebration! This special couple and their gorgeous venue inspired each piece of their stationery suite. We loved incorporating the modernity of the Parker Palm Springs and their personal style and important cultural elements. Two of these intentional touches were a blind deboss and an illustration by the Bride's sister. The blind deboss inspiration came from the iconic architecture of the venue and we loved seeing it all come together on their Wedding Day. The second special touch was a custom Genesha illustrated by the Bride's sister for the envelope liner and wedding logo.

Now that you have seen their invites, check out the beautiful photos from their Wedding Day! We are so thankful that Jolene from Laurel and Rose sent this special couple our way! She did an incredible job along with the rest of this stellar vendor team. Enjoy and Congratulations to Veena & Sahil!

Photography by Heather Kincaid | Floral by Studio Kate Floral | Attire by BrideIan India

Matt & Rikki - 6.14.14

We're wishing Matt & Rikki all the best. Here are a few shots from their big day. Photo credit to Becky Young Photography for the all gorgeous shots.