Lavender is coming back with a pretty big bang. Well, we are carrying it throughout 2020 like WHOA. First, let’s chat about this venue. Originally built in 1960, the nearly 13,000 sq. ft. Southern Colonial mansion in Nashville, Tennessee, is most widely recognized as the former home of award-winning artist, actor, and author, Reba McEntire. In 2017, the Estate opened its doors as a wedding venue and event center. I’ve been on the property several times, settings up for events as well as attending events, and let’s just say, it is one of my favorites. SO HERE IT IS, my first venue sketch, which will likely turn into a series. It is super fitting that my first sketch is of Cherokee Dock.
I think the most forgotten item from an invitation suite is the classic “Thank You” Card; which is why I created a matching thank you card for this suite! Let’s bring this trend back, keeping all mailed items from the bride and groom to be matching!
The vision and coordination behind this shoot comes from Elizabeth Events. Annie, the planner with Elizabeth Events, is a dream to work with. Annie and I have been working together for a few years now and it’s always a YES for me when she reaches out regarding a shoot. Some of my favorite images of my work come from her styled shoots.
Yes, why YESSSS, that’s a REAL FLORAL bodice on that dress. There are just no other words, right? I love the creative freedom that was taken here.
Check out my new table number rentals! These are acrylic frames, which are freestanding, and include handmade paper on the inside of the frame. All of my rentals can be found HERE.
Hexagon acrylic place cards, with a painted back, bring the table together.
New offerings for my bar signage – digital pet sketches. Personally, I don’t LOVE cartoon pets sittings on top of a classy bar top, with all of your beautiful stemware sitting around. I just don’t love it. It’s cute, but it’s not my style, so don’t hate me. My solution to this is to use these monochromatic pet sketches, next to my calligraphy. Let’s keep it classy, ladies.
These pet sketches were done digitally. They are not sketched by hand. The calligraphy is done by hand after I’ve printed out the sketches. An acrylic tabletop easel is used in this photo. Remy was just really excited to get his time in the spotlight. 🙂
I’m slowly rolling out my offerings of in-house printing services. This menu includes my calligraphy for the titles of each section on the menu – printing on handmade paper.
Planning & Design : Elizabeth Events | Photography: Krista Joy Photography | Venue: The Estate at Cherokee Dock | Calligraphy (ME): White Ink Calligraphy | Videography: Morgan Film Co |Florals : Blue Thistle | Hair & Makeup: Leanna Daviss | Catering: Tastify Food | Dress: Modern Trousseau | Rentals: Southern Events | Goblets + China Plates: The Wedding Plate | Model: Chelsea Luna