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Posted on January 9, 2020 by Cari
Categories: in WEDDINGS
If you’re engaged, you may have already started your wedding venue search and discovered there are endless venue options in Indianapolis – one of our favorites being Industry!
 
The name says it all – if you’re looking for an industrial vibe in your wedding venue, Industry’s exposed brick, concrete floors, and steel beams will win you over.
 
This past April, we were delighted to provide stationery for a beautiful wedding ceremony and reception setup at Industry. Today, we’re sharing a few photos and snippets about this special day….
 
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The wedding color palette
 
When you think Spring, the first elements that come to mind (at least for me) are fresh, bright florals and pops of greenery. That is exactly what inspired this Spring wedding color palette.
 
The florals bring in the most colors, and were designed by the talented Nakia Miller at Fork & Function. She is a styling and floral goddess - if you need help pulling together your wedding day aesthetic, book her now! 
 
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The bride and groom chose to also pull some color in through a tiered wedding cake, the table linens, and in custom neon pink “love” sign that was hung from the ceremony backdrop (we love this unique idea – neon signs are starting to trend and we adore it)!
 
 
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Indianapolis Wedding Invitations Carmel Stationery Store Laser Cut Backdrop Sign
 
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The vows
 
The bride and groom said their vows in front of a custom backdrop, provided by Blossom Rentals. As part of their gifts to each other, they gave each other a copy of their vows – printed in calligraphy on handmade cotton paper. What a beautiful keepsake from your wedding day! If you are placing a custom stationery order through us, shoot us an email & we’re happy to give you more details on ordering these keepsake prints.
 
 
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The stationery & details
 
The couple kept things simple in their stationery, as not to overly compete with the other colorful décor. The programs were simple flat panel, double sided cards, printed on a white cotton cardstock. We then added a custom wax seal at the top to add a hint of vintage romance.  
 
Guests were greeted by traditional seating chart during cocktail hour, where they found their names in alphabetical order & their table assignments listed next to their name. Guests enjoyed light bites and signature cocktails for a short while, and then began to find their seats for the dinner reception.
 
As guests approached their assigned tables, they found their seats by the names on each personalized menu card. The menus were printed on white cotton cardstock, and featured an antique gold wax seal and small strips of fuchsia pink satin ribbon at the top.
 
We always hear how wedding guests gush over feeling so very special, with the attention to detail of personalizing each menu. So, if it’s something you’re considering….go for it! Your guests will remember it always and feel like they are very much a special part of your big day. ????
 
Throughout the wedding reception, guests enjoyed other small stationery details – such as signature drink signs at each bar, custom foil stamped cocktail napkins, and little favor boxes for the custom dessert bar – just to name a few!
 
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Indianapolis Carmel Wedding Paper Invitations Store
 
Indianapolis Carmel Wedding Paper Invitations Store
 
 
Pulling out all of these photos for today’s blog have us antsy for our Spring 2020 weddings – each year, our clients amaze us with their attention to detail and appreciation for great designs. We specialize in creating elements that make your day a one-of-a-kind wedding, and we are always so humbled and honored that you have invited us to play a small role!
 
 
Cheers to another fun wedding season - we are so excited to see what you have in store for us, 2020!


 
 
VENDOR CREDITS:

Photography: Tori Lynn Photography
Venue: Industry
Custom Wedding Invitations, Programs,
Menus,Wedding Day Signs, and Laser Cut Items: Interprintations
Silk Floral Ceremony Backdrop Arch: Blue Blossom Rentals
Hair & Makeup: Breeauna Bruce
 
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Posted on January 4, 2020 by Cari
Categories: in WEDDINGS
Are you ready to see one of our favorites from the 2019 wedding season?? This beautiful Fall wedding day took place at the charming Ashford Acres Inn in Cynthiana, Kentucky (just south of Cincinnati). When we heard that Nina Grey Photography would be photographing the impeccable details of the day, we were over the moon!

(To see the full vendor list, be sure to scroll to the bottom - this wedding vendor lineup was a total dream team.)
 
 
 
 
 
 
The wedding color palette
 
The couple chose a delicate wedding color palette of soft neutrals for their wedding invitations and wedding day stationery. After the ceremony, they then infused a few subtle Fall hues into the reception floral arrangements, in order to add seasonal pops of color on their wedding reception tablescapes.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The venue
 
If you live in the Cincinnati area, you are likely familiar with Ashford Acres Inn. The inn boasts the most breathtaking estate, nestled among ample greenery and trees – a perfect backdrop for wedding photos. No wonder it’s such a popular wedding venue for Cincinnati area brides and grooms!
 
Their newly built barn is a perfect space for wedding receptions, as you can see in the photos below!
 
This venue is an especially great fit for brides and grooms seeking an intimate wedding setting. Ashford Acres Inn also doubles as a bed & breakfast – allowing you to host your closest friends and family for the full wedding weekend.
 
 
The wedding stationery
 
To compliment the bride and groom’s romantic and intimate wedding style, we created a custom wedding invitation that was flat printed on soft white cotton paper with hand deckled edges. To give the invitation suite some dimension, we chose a soft gray response card, to create some contrast. We then completed the invitation suite design with printed calligraphy on the mailing envelope, along with a curated set of vintage stamps to compliment the couple’s wedding color palette.
For the wedding ceremony program booklets, we carried over the soft gray cardstock we used for the invitation response card.
 
 
 
The wedding programs featured calligraphy that corresponded with the invitation, along with a delicate toile ribbon binding – a lovely (and budget friendly) way to dress up your wedding ceremony programs!
 
 
As guests made their way into the wedding barn for the afternoon reception, they found their names and seating assignments printed on custom seating cards. The bride and groom really wanted to dress these up and steer away from a traditional seating card – so, we printed the names on torn vellum paper, layered them onto a soft cotton cardstock, and embellished each one with a tiny gold brad. These tiny cards are some of our favorite seating cards to-date! (PRO TIP: Don’t overlook the seating cards…your guests will remember the “wow” factors of your big day.)
 
 
Once the guests arrived at their seats, they were greeted by asymmetrical wedding menu cards with a single hand deckled edge at the bottom of the card. (PRO TIP: We find that torn edges on paper really softens up the look of custom wedding paperie! Handmade paper is a huge wedding trend at the moment, and this allows our clients to mimic the look at a much easier price point.)
 
 
 
Other elements that we loved from this day were the champagne tower (what a fun idea to liven things up at cocktail hour!), the most incredible tablescape designs at the wedding reception, The stunning tabletop florals and bouquets by Sunkissed Blooms, and mostly, the love captured between the bride and groom.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
VENDOR CREDITS:
 
Photographer: Nina Grey Photography
Wedding Planner: Eva & Co. Events
Florals: Sunkissed Blooms
Dress: Hyde Park Bridal
Dress Designer: Hayley Paige
Tux: Pursuit
Rentals & Linens: All Occasions Event Rentals
Stationery: InterPRINTations
Shoes: Bella Belle Shoes
Jewelry: Richter Phillips
Cake: Tres Belle Cakes
Makeup: Makeup By Lindsay
Hair: Hair by Jennys
Couple: Mr. and Mrs. Osterman
 
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Posted on November 13, 2019 by Cari
Categories: in WEDDINGS
As a creative business owner and wedding professional, one of the best things about my job is forming relationships with other wedding industry professionals. Technology and social media are key tools in creating and maintaining these valuable relationships, and even allow us to expand those formed relationships outside of our area.
 
As most know, we love the “Low Country” – Southern South Carolina and Northern Georgia, namely the Hilton Head, SC and Savannah, GA areas. We vacation there in the Spring, Summer and Fall. We also have family that lives there, so we enjoy visiting them often! Thanks to social media, it has also allowed us the opportunity to follow and interact with fellow wedding professionals down in that area – leading to the opportunity to work with a handful of great wedding professionals in the low country.

This past Spring – the perfect season for an outdoor wedding ceremony in Charleston, by the way – we collaborated with Magnolia Affairs for a beautiful outdoor elopement wedding ceremony.
 
 
 
This special day took place at the historical Magnolia Plantation & Gardens. The grounds consist of a grand and historic house, nestled among sprawling natural gardens. The plantation is located on the Ashley River at 3550 Ashley River Road, west of Ashley, Charleston County, South Carolina. Not only is it one of the oldest plantations in the South, it is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
 
The couple chose a tranquil spot out in the gardens for their elopement wedding ceremony, post-wedding photos, and a romantic picnic celebration following the ceremony. Their picnic consisted of small bites, champagne and a mini wedding cake for the traditional cake cutting photos.
 
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Indianapolis Carmel Wedding Invitations Stationery Print Shop
 
Indianapolis Carmel Wedding Invitations Stationery Print Shop
 
Indianapolis Carmel Wedding Invitations Stationery Print Shop
 
Indianapolis Carmel Wedding Invitations Stationery Print Shop
 
Indianapolis Carmel Wedding Invitations Stationery Print Shop
 
Indianapolis Carmel Wedding Invitations Stationery Print Shop
 
Indianapolis Carmel Wedding Invitations Stationery Print Shop
 
Indianapolis Carmel Wedding Invitations Stationery Print Shop
 
Indianapolis Carmel Wedding Invitations Stationery Print Shop
 
Indianapolis Carmel Wedding Invitations Stationery Print Shop
 
Indianapolis Carmel Wedding Invitations Stationery Print Shop
 
Indianapolis Carmel Wedding Invitations Stationery Print Shop
 
Indianapolis Carmel Wedding Invitations Stationery Print Shop
 
 
Indianapolis Carmel Wedding Invitations Stationery Print Shop
 
Indianapolis Carmel Wedding Invitations Stationery Print Shop
 
 
VENDOR CREDITS:
 
Hair and Makeup: Contours and Curls
Accessories: Model Bride
 
 
Considering an elopement ceremony, like the one above?
 
If you are an engaged couple considering an elopement ceremony instead of a big shindig, my best wedding advice to you is do whatever is best for the two of you. Ultimately, your wedding day is yours, and should be exactly as you want it to be. It seems that the second you get engaged, there is instantly so much pressure from everyone around you to plan a big wedding. Your friends and family will all have an opinion on what you "need" to do on your wedding day, but you have to remember that it is just that: YOUR day.
 
If you do choose to do an elopement wedding ceremony, we have a few tips on making it the best wedding day ever:
 
  1. Hire a professional photographer! Your wedding photos will be treasured forever, no matter who or who does not attend your ceremony.
  2. Hire a wedding planner! They will be instrumental in pulling together all of the little details that will make your day SO special, and a perfect reflection of you as a couple. They will coordinate your vendors (officiant, location, florist) and take a load of other tasks off your plate.
  3. Send announcement cards after the wedding! Even though you opted for a lovely, intimate elopement ceremony, your family and friends will still want to feel they were a thought of on your wedding day.
  4. Invest in a pretty bouquet! This is a great opportunity to reflect your personal style and bring more romance into your big day. What’s a wedding without flowers (no matter the size of your guest list)?
  5. Have a celebration of some sort after the wedding ceremony! Even if it’s just the two of you at this celebration, we highly recommend going out for dinner or having a special spot for a champagne toast. Make the most of your special day!
To see more about this beautiful wedding day, see the full blog feature on A Low Country Wedding.
 
 
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I’m a country girl, small business owner, wife, mother of three, and a proud alumna of Purdue University (Boiler Up!).
 
Wondering what life is like for a busy mom with a graphic design & laser cutting business? My days are filled with pretty paper, blissful brides, half-finished sketchbooks, half-eaten lunches, and lots of cuddling with my little ones. I look forward to sharing with you all of life's fun happenings (both in & out of the studio) here on the blog!
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