we wanted this invitation suite to feel like a highly exclusive, guest-focused, intro to aspen, luxurious gesture. the inclusion of iconic mountain textures + patterns were a must for the couple’s “best dressed” kind of guest list. we created a dimensional, tonal, highly textural suite that served mountain chic all weekend long.

FEATURES:
- white linen box
- blind deboss longitude/ latitude coordinates for Aspen on band
- hand wrapped in vintage aspen/ ski pattern paper
- expandable file pock on box lid
- blind deboss, die cut aspen dimensional
- branded leather invitation

design + planning: something blue by bluebird
flat lay photography: sarah porter photography

august found me in michigan, celebrating a special couple who were hosting their favorite people on the groom’s family ranch. being such a special property, meaningful to the couple’s relationship since meeting in high school, we wanted to include it in some way. an arial sketch of the property was used as one of the main graphic elements, along with a play on a william morris style floral pattern to balance the rustic sketch. we combined luxurious textures + methods of printing to wrap a proverbial bow around this beautiful parcel.

FEATURES:
- wood panel with engraved topographic map
- blind embossed monogram
- french blue linen invitation panel
- gold foiling
- detail booklet notched for elastic band closure

design + planning: cassy rose events
floral: katie wachowiak
event day photography: perry vaile photography
linens: nuage designs + bbj la tavola
rentals: borrow curated + event theory
flat lay photography: brandon kidd photography

event branding is most authentically beautiful when a client's excitement + willingness to participate is present. our clients trusted us to create an approachable + comprehensive design that spoke to their chosen setting. this couple was intimately familiar with the intricacies of a working ranch. we commissioned a local artist to paint their very own stable residents. the romantic notions of a simplified life - working the land, of prairies, vistas + valleys, of warm + worn materials - informed each element of their custom branding collateral.

FEATURES:
- letterpressed “whisper print” pattern
- pony hair wrap with chicago screws
- foil stamped montana state tree
- custom painted liner
- 4 panel roll out field guide
- cherry wood veneer with gold foil stamp

planning + design: love and splendor
event photography: ryan ray photography
flat lay styling photography: sarah porter photography
artwork: kelsey shields art
floral: hart floral
venue: the ranch at rock creek

planning + design: ann travis events
decor + floral: hmr designs
photography: corbin gurkin
venue: vizcaya museum & gardens

illustrated, high touch moments like hand embroidery, deep + pillowy letterpress, and rich, yet rustic textures. the couple’s family ranch was the perfect intimate ceremony setting for this private, sweet couple. finishing the evening with a cocktail atop the flat iron mountains, doesn’t sound so bad either.

FEATURES:
- forest green cross stitch bindery
- letterpress invitation mounted to wood veneer
- linen bookcloth pocket
- gold foil stamped details booklet
- watercolor liner
- vintage postage

design + planning: laurel and rose
flat lay photography: sarah porter photography
event day photography: cat galletti photography
venue: flagstaff house restaurant

planning, design + floral: aura event planners + chic luxury events
event photo: brandon kidd photography
bride: valorie darling
flat lay details shots: sarah porter photography
styling surface: chasing stone

also seen in: brides

your branding is more than just 2 letters intertwined. it’s an opportunity to say much more. when we presented ashley + anthony with theirs, it quickly became a beloved event icon that made appearances throughout their weekend.

the branding was developed to communicate intentions for a healthy marriage. angular parallel lines play the role of forming the a + a letter structure, but also represent the couple’s relationship: traveling in a matching trajectory, and traveling it together. additionally, both letters are equal in height, representing seeing one another eye-to-eye with mutual respect + honor.

the monogram was the perfect modern touch to balance out the more classic elements + silhouettes in the suite. those took inspiration from their favorite travel destinations + the event property’s stunning wall coverings + art.

FEATURES:
- modern, symbolic monogram
- velvet french blue backer with floral blind deboss
- oval, midnight blue letterpress book style invitation
- wrapped in french blue velvet ribbon with dried/bleached botanicals

design + planning: lynden lane co.
event day photography: valorie darling
venue: rosewood miramar beach
flat lay photography: brandon kidd photography

planning: gemini event planning
photography: brandon kidd photography
styling surface: chasing stone

planning + floral: tyler speier events
photo: jenny quicksall
venue: ritz carlton bacara

planning: habitat events
photography: brandon kidd photography
calligraphy: haniya calligraphy
styling surface: chasing stone

new yorkers love aspen. it's not hard to see why aspen is loveable, but for new yorkers - true city slickers - it's juxtaposition to their concrete jungle is astutely ironic. we wanted to create a design to play upon this notion. we called upon the aspen for design inspiration. the tree is as symbolic to the colorado aesthetic as its namesake, but ironically relatable to the style vibes of the east coast for its modern, styled + striking appearance. a little sophistication with gold foil, brass findings, + a high contrast textile wrap made this well rooted design an exciting first impression for a celebratory trip to aspen.

design, floral + planning: bello and blue events
photography: brandon kidd photography
venue: aspen art museum

a ranch wedding, but make it black tie. a james bond inspired speakeasy with late night reveal. all of this happens in the middle of a field. a monogram/brand without letters because the bride is known by her nickname. annnnnd go!

FEATURES:
- die cut invitation with book cloth backer
- black foil stamping
- dupioni silk ribbon
- antique brass corners
- field guide booklet with map design
- vintage image RSVP card

design + planning: calluna events
event day photography: james and schuzle photography
flat lay photography: sarah porter phtoography

also seen in: style me pretty

FEATURES:
- custom clamshell box
- laser cut layered frame
- leather engraved invitation + pocket
- wrapped in patterned chiyomi paper

design + planning: cassy rose events
photography: larissa cleveland photography
florist: violet rose floral
venue: shinola hotel detroit

also seen in: the knot+ carats & cake

feeling the stretch of the leather in your cowboy boots, you crest the timber steps of the lodge. the october chill causes you to draw your fur lined pendleton closer to your chest. you’re gearing up to celebrate at a beautiful wedding - a beautiful love set against the vast expanses of open fields + grazing ponies.

the premise alone is inspiring. we channeled our creativity in the direction of ‘refined west’ + leaned into textures of waxed canvas, leather, wood, rope + wool. using a juxtaposition of rough hewn materials + luxury print methods, our expression of this ‘refined west’ aesthetic stitched together a story worth a lingering look.

FEATURES:
- boxelope with arched dieline
- book cloth wrapped panel card
- sculpt embossed die cut tag with monogram/ paisley filagree
- botanical dyed habotai silk ribbon
- letterpress printing
- artisan wax seal


planning + design: slater events
event day photo: laura murray
production + design assist: eclectic hive
video: keever films
floral: amy lauren design
venue: devil’s thumb ranch
calligraphy: haniya calligraphy
flat lay photography: brandon kidd photography

we always take into account the setting of a couple’s chosen day. lake tahoe provides no shortage of inspiration. the couple’s story also drives our design decisions. we chose to represent amanda + daniel’s personalities in our color selections. amanda’s portion was with crimson to symbolize her recent triumph over a heart condition that nearly kept her from her wedding day. daniel’s portion was with camel - a steady + adaptable hue symbolic of his reliable companionship throughout their relationship.

other symbolism included a dupioni silk ribbon pinned around the invitation. it was both a functional way of closing the suite + a representation of mending + healing. the couple’s traditional monogram, shown with a classic foil cameo, harkens to a life intertwined.

design + planning: audere events
photography: sarah porter photography
venue: the lodge at martis camp

imagine a long holiday weekend spent visiting a lively + eccentric art gallery set on the waters edge of lake michigan. now add in a fabulous summer evening soiree celebrating an effervescent couple in their most cherished family home. as they say, the vibes are immaculate.

punchy, bold colors + playful patterns danced across the tent floor + adorned swaying overhead lighting, even finding its way onto dinner ware, lounge furniture, + custom kippot. the zest of the palette found its balance in the restraint of fine materials + elevated printing methods.

FEATURES:
- blind embossing of the family home
- letterpress printing
- custom playful pattern
- trifold details booklet
- gallery wall pattern liner
- watercolor painting

planning + design: ann travis events
event day photography: kate headley
floral: bloom floral design
videography: coastline studios
flat lay photography: cat galletti photography

kelsey + matt’s playfulness brought bold, juicy tropical colors to the shores of michigan in a way only they could do. a generational vintner + distiller by trade, their story began over champagne + a conversation about bubbly. thus began a relationship as effervescent as only a great glass of bubbly can imbue.

FEATURES:
- wood laser cut KM logo with jungle backer
- white foil stamping
- jungle pattern envelope liner
- details foliio with pop up center for RSVP
- die cut pocket with blind deboss of caning pattern

planning: white dahlia events
venue: journeyman distillery
flat lay photography: cat galletti photography

bold. vibrant. warm.

accurate descriptions of India, but also the event experience julia + shashin worked hard to curate. guests received their introduction to this fabulous India wedding weekend by opening luxe + vivid turquoise envelopes. inside, a colorful + modern invitation awaited them. a bold, clean geometric pattern was carried throughout the wedding weekend along with their vivid color story of turquoise, fuchsia, tangerine + gold.

julia + shashin were impressed to accommodate guests at all turns. every thought was given to honor their guests + amplify their experience in India. the couple opted for bookmark wedding favors, helpful signage throughout the resort + most thoughtfully, a welcome deck to be placed in each guests room. the welcome piece featured the geometric foil stamp on walnut wood veneer cover + bright hand dyed silk ribbon. inside the deck, guests found a daily schedule of happenings + amenities available during their stay.

FEATURES:
- gold foil stamp + letterpress printing
- vivid digital printing
- wood veneer + dip dyed silk details

design + planning: sara brown weddings
photography: amy caroline photography

your couple doesn’t take themself too seriously, but have high style + artistic taste. can you say designer’s dream?

charlotte + blake wanted a twist on a traditional bridal portrait, bright springy colors, along with texture + depth. we delivered with a custom stag + fox portrait that we carried through onto their information card with the antler + tail detail. luxurious letterpress printing atop pillowy cotton paper balanced the brightness of green + high touch textures we incorporated in this suite.

we also sought to further tell their wedding day story with whimsical branding + typography along with a curated selection of vintage postage + calligraphy.

FEATURES:
- linen book cloth wrap
- custom branding + portraiture
- silk ribbon + letterpress printing
- monogram wax seal

design + planning: gemini planning & design
photography: rachel havel photography

also seen in: BRIDES

‘bloom where you’re planted’ may seem like a cheap turn of phrase, but we took stock in this notion while developing the design for sandi + mike. life’s circumstances had uprooted them in ways until they found one another + together their families grew. running with this notion + coupled with their beautiful chosen venue nestled in the mountains of park city, we decided to utilize utah’s state flower, the sego lily. our humble design also featured approachable textures of linen, handmade paper, stitched details + embroidered accents.

FEATURES:
- bookcloth linen box
- embroidered flower on linen
- whip stitch edge detail
- vintage postcard RSVP
- handmade deckle edge paper wrap

planning + design: lb events
flat lay photography: sarah porter photography, brandon kidd photography

grace + blake have a great meet-cute. to spare any personal anecdotes you aren’t privy to, we’ll leave it this: grace had this cruciverbalist setting down his sunday crossword for any chance of earning his spot as her chess (read: life) partner.

taking the couple’s love for crosswords, board games, books, and coffee into account, we created an aesthetic that we dubbed elevated academia. string and button, crossword, mini books, cribbage boards + italian marbled book papers educe that when it comes to personalizing your stationery, we aren’t into playing games.

FEATURES:
- custom string + button gate fold pocket
- engraved wood crosswood pattern pockets
- italian marbled paper corners + liner
- details booklet with legendary literary titles
- vintage stamp curation

planning: snap dragon celebrations
photography: cat galletti photography

a vail wedding never looked so good. we love a good opportunity to elevate traditionally “rustic” event elements by juxtaposing them with elevated execution.

to this end, we took repurposed wood remnants that are originally purposed for creating skateboard decks to create a stunning accordion fold details bundle with a high impact foil stamp. engraved river rocks served as guest place settings + an arboretum inspired pattern made several appearances throughout the weekend. the raw edge sage ribbon was the final perfect addition - soft textures with a subtle nod to their traditionally rustic setting.

FEATURES:
- blind deboss tree pattern around invitation border
- gold foil stamp wood front + back cover
- accordion style weekend details
- vintage print RSVP card

design + planning: go bella design
floral: bloom flower shop
photography: sarah porter photography
venue: red sky ranch

when your bride is a talented friend + fellow wedding pro with a deep pension for the color blue (peep Bello & Blue), you may have a clue what you’re in for. this suite was over the top with texture, choice taste in style, attention to detail, + of course, the color blue.

FEATURES:
- cotton book cloth wrapped backer
- custom branding
- custom dyed silk ribbon
- letterpress

planning, floral + design: bello & blue events
photography: lauren fair photography
venue: t lazy 7 ranch

also seen in: BRIDES + style me pretty

planning: love this day events
floral: march floral design
event photo: erich mcvey photography
design + production: eclectic hive
details + flat lay photography: carrie king photography
venue: brush creek ranch

even though this lovely event got postponed, the wait was truly worth it! this suite gives off strong ranch vibes with the watercolor landscape, handmade paper, laser engraving, + custom monogram “brand”. we chose a copper foil stamp to bring in some levity amongst the rich blue + light wood.

FEATURES:
- laser engraved wood
- foil stamp
- handmade, deckled paper
- custom brand

design + planning: revel + bloom
photography: rachel havel photography
floral: la rue floral
venue: devil’s thumb ranch

rebecca + nicky’s suite is the physical representation of a passion play. elements of inspiration included:

-their beloved city of residence
- nestled in pitkin county amongst some of the prettiest peaks in the world.
-the couple’s successful careers, an outdoorsman and sommelier.
-in a warm, cozy setting with approachable patterns, shapes + textures.

design + planning: events worth giving
photography: danielle defiore

a moody, dynamic suite laden with cultural significance. for linh + chris, we focused on evoking + creating memories + a sense of place. we rooted the suite with a custom scent, aspen wood engravings, and a custom designed chiyogami pattern to honor the bride’s asian heritage. our choice to use holographic foil harkens to their ceremony space - in the clouds, atop aspen mountain.

FEATURES:
- holographic foiling
- laser cut wood invitation sleeve
- custom chiyogami pattern
- wooden aspen leaf

design + planning: mountain occasions
flat lay photography: brandon kidd photography

also seen in: june bug weddings + wedlux

brown paper packages - the prettiest you’ve seen. these are a few of our favorite things.

this boxed suite was sent to 20 of the couple’s most favorite people - their honored wedding guests. treated to a special weekend at a private ranch in Montana, the couple wanted their invited guests to feel completely pampered. we used an ivory linen box, a custom sketch of one of the property’s famed vistas, branded fawn colored leather with a custom logo, wood veneer + engraved copper welcome tags. wrap that up with hand lettered calligraphy addresses + vintage stamps. now that’s a total package.

FEATURES:
- box concept
- branded leather
- copper laser etching
- blind deboss, letterpress + foil stamp
- wrap around mailing label

design, floral + planning: habitat events
event day photography: elizabeth lanier photography
venue: the ranch at rock creek
flat lay photography: amy caroline photography

also seen in: style me pretty

inspired by the bride’s dress + their chosen setting (does it get more romantic than a literal flower farm?). we combined blind embossings of floral patterns taken from the bride’s dress + supple, handmade papers with a tonal color palette. the finished product resulted in a soft, romantic, sweet, luxurious suite - an event invitation to which you definitely RSVP yes!

FEATURES:
- blind deboss floral letterpress
- handmade paper with deckled edges
- die cut corner slit card
- wrap around label with calligraphy

design + planning: banks + leaf
floral: bare root flora
event day photography: laura murray photography
venue: boulder flower farm
flat lay photography: brandon kidd photography

also seen in: wedding sparrow

victorian inspired with an elevated rustic charm. this wedding was opulent; thus, it's stationery followed suit. we worked alongside the couple to bring their vision to life from the Save the Date down to their Thank You. 
 

FEATURES:
- trifold pocket folio
- gold foil letterpress printing
- wrap around label
- walnut wood veneer baker
- velvet ribbon

flat lay photography: amy caroline photography

when the ask is : “a boxed suite to make a major statement for our aspen nuptials”, we are happy to oblige.

this boxed invitation featured laser engraving, aspen wood, hand dyed cotton twill ribbon, intentional vintage postage + cowhide. The ultimate hope is always to “wow”, but more importantly to represent our client + many of Aspen’s majestic attributes. we completed the pieces with a custom watercolor featuring the meadow scene ceremony site.

FEATURES:
- laser engraving with pine wood backer
- hand dyed cotton twill ribbon
- rough-hewn nails
- hand cut cowhide
- vintage postage curation

design + styling: events worth giving
flat lay photography: jacqui cole + sarah porter photography

japanese book cloth, mother of pearl inlay, plaster painted texture, + deep impression letterpress printing. These ingredients were the hallmarks of carly + seth’s wedding stationery design. leaning on the charms of motor city + the colors of dc’s cherry blossom season, our design brought fresh inspiration + levity to this traditional ballroom wedding.

FEATURES:
- arched flap box-e-lope
- pearl foil stamp
- embedded mother of pear inlay
- japanese book cloth belt
- vintage postage curation

planning + design : cassy rose events
flat lay photo: sarah porter photography
floral: bloom floral design
video: coast line studios
venue: detroit athletic club

FEATURES:
- grass cloth pocket
- deckle edge handmade paper
- engraved wooden pass through closure
- silk ribbon
- vintage postage curation

photography: sarah porter photography