Saint Elle + Bespoke Calligraphy with Neutral Grays

by | Dec 28, 2020 | Invitation Suite, Styled Shoot

In October 2020, during the midst of a pandemic, a handful of Nashville wedding vendors came together to create some magic at the new venue in town – The Saint Elle. The Saint Elle opened, with restrictions on event capacities in Davidson County, and we were eager to get inside and check it out since large events weren’t happening in Nashville. We were also happy to support and show love to this amazing venue. The space is fresh, has some of the most amazing natural light one could ask for, and is nothing less than what I would have expected from the ladies that created The Cordelle; another event venue in Nashville. Elizabeth Nord, the photographer for this shoot, pulled together all of the vendors. While I wasn’t able to be onsite the day of the shoot, I couldn’t be more ecstatic with the shots that Elizabeth provided. And, as always, I was so lucky that Jennifer with Feather + Oak was onsite – she always styles my paper in the dreamiest way.

Bespoke calligraphy suite on handmade paper with natural gray hues

The Saint Elle has a patio on the front of the building, dressed with boxwood walls. THESE COME WITH THE SPACE! I imagine acrylic seating charts; neon signs; and all the light being hung from these boxwoods. There’s so much creative freedom with the slate that they provide. Brides, let’s do this together!

Handmade paper with calligraphy

The handmade paper that I used for this shoot is from Share Studios. The paper is less “toothy” as we would say in the calligraphy world and is absolutely divine to write on; no prep work for the paper is necessary. The raw edges give the paper a romantic feel – but truly, photos don’t do this paper justice.

Bespoke menu on handmade paper and a natural style of modern calligraphy with gray ink

The Groom’s details
details matter

Photography: Elizabeth Nord Photography @elizabethnordphoto

Planning: Ashley with Posh Occasions @poshoccasions

Hair/Makeup: Canvas and Coif @canvasandcoif

Floral: Kennedy Occasions @k.occasions

Stylist: Jennifer with Feather and Oak @featherandoaktn

Bridal gowns, veil, robe, and peacoat: Cara Maria Farella @caramariafarella

Venue: Saint Elle @thesaintelle

Bridal shoes: Bella Belle @bellabelleshoes

Live Painter: The Honest Brush @thehonestbrush

Male Model: Carey Grabeman@careygrabeman 

Female Model: @alexiaselepack 

Hairpieces: Hair Comes the Bride – @haircomesthebride

Invitation Suite, Calligraphy, Menus: White Ink Calligraphy – @whiteinkcalligraphy

Videography: Lynn Productions @lynnproductionsweddingfilms

Ring Box: Voeu Du Coeur – @voeu_du_coeur

Tuxedo: The Black Tux – @theblacktux

Painted Backdrop: Grace Paul (no instagram for these)

Jewelry: Roberts Jewelers @robertsjewelersjackson

Rentals (chairs, tables, dishwater, linens): Music City Tents @musiccitytents

Cake: Baked In Nashville@bakedinnashville