Southall Eden Paperie and Farm Weddings: unique invitations

Sunday, January 2, 2011

New Wedding Invitation Trends for 2011

In the coming year brides will be incorporating more organic details  into their weddings, with the focus being on all things personal,  hand-made, and organic. Even for the non-DIY bride, traditional artistic  elements will be popular in wedding stationery.

Folk Art Style:

With current trends leaning towards more personalized, casual weddings,  many couples are choosing to forgo traditional invitations and opt for  stationery that is more like a work of art that represents them as a  couple and their big day. Not only will we be seeing lots of more  rudimentary graphics, but imperfect, hand-drawn fonts will become more  popular as well.

Lace:

Lace is certainly not new to weddings, but it is definitely on the hot  list for 2011. Intricately cut papers such as doilies will be very  popular. On more simplistic budget-friendly stationery, lace graphics  will add the same feel of romance and delicateness.

Stitching:

While most trends tend to repeat themselves over the years, sewn  invitations are brand new to many of us. Hand or machine stitching is an  unexpected element that adds a creative, personalized touch to wedding  stationery, and brides who are looking for a unique "wow" factor are  totally digging it!

Thanks to Jonathan Campbell Photography for the lovely images!

Thursday, August 5, 2010

Vintage Country Inspiration Shoot

We are so delighted to have this shoot featured on Martha Stewart's Wedding Wire blog!

“The inspiration elements for this shoot were twigs and lace. We wanted to play up the natural elements of the venue, but also create an ultra romantic setting. The altar was created by hanging a sheer ivory panel from a horizontal tree limb and framing it with lace panels on either side. The twig and crystal chandelier created interest overhead, while a simple antique table served as a resting place for candles. We incorporated soft, romantic flowers in shades of white, pink, and coral by hanging mercury glass lanterns with shepherd’s hooks on either side.

For the table scape, we incorporated the element of lace with an ivory overlay on top of the deep coral linen. The lace theme was repeated in the delicate ivory vases that held small bouquets of soft peonies, hydrangeas, and spray roses. Overheard, we suspended natural twigs, which were adorned with spray roses and mercury glass ornaments. An antique heirloom dresser was used as a cake table, while sheer panels along the back of the reception area mimicked the sheer panel of the altar.

The invitation was printed on a shimmery ivory card stock in a romantic script. The outdoorsy element was subtly incorporated by housing the invitation in a fan shaped pocket of luxurious embossed paper, embellished with a coral ribbon and square vintage style rhinestone. The coordinating stationery and accessories also utilized the shimmery ivory paper with pops of coral and pink.”