Last summer was filled with a rush of the most breathtaking weddings we have ever seen. Nashville weddings simply do not disappoint. Libby and Ben’s Scarritt Bennett nuptials gives us a glimpse of the amazing wedding season we had as they showcased classic details and unforgettable design that left us speechless.
If you are from Nashville, then you are probably familiar with the reputation of Scarritt Bennett as one of Nashville’s most historic and timeless venues. Libby and Ben’s style laced seamlessly together with the design of the gorgeous Wightman Chapel at Scarritt Bennett. So much so, that custom artwork of the famous chapel was printed for the envelope liner in their invitation suites!
Libby was a bride that was not only excited by calligraphy, but also had a deep appreciation for classic letterpress. (I could cry tears of joy, honestly because- same.) She gave us the green light to design her and Ben’s invitation suites in FULL spot calligraphy and letterpress! In the world of calligraphy, THIS is about as stunning as it gets, folks. Enjoy!
Our couple chose to use envelope calligraphy in white which paired beautifully against the dusty blue envelopes.
Libby and Ben’s reception venue was at the fabulous Belle Meade Country Club. This location definitely fit with the chic and classic energy of the day. The details flowed together flawlessly throughout the entire event. Absolutely nothing was underdone. We are especially proud to show off the final look of our couple’s seating chart! This is one of our favorite charts to date. The seating chart boasted dozens of brilliant little escort cards complete with custom spot calligraphy and tassels to top it all off. Unique but chic is the name of the game here. And I’m so in love with it.
White Ink continued our touch on this special day through details like Libby and Ben’s custom bar signage and some of the most adorable cocktail napkins with prints of the couple’s fur babies, Max and Zuzu. Cocktail hour is the perfect time to include special things like beloved pets! This is quickly becoming a popular theme.
I say it all the time, but White Ink Calligraphy really does have the best couples and clients ever. It was such an honor to work with Libby and Ben throughout the planning process all the way to the big day. I was moved by their appreciation for sophisticated detail and we were happy to make it all happen for these two. We appreciate you! Cheers!
Wedding invitations are one of the first things couples put together while planning their wedding. Invites are a powerful piece to an event because it’s the first time guests get to have a little taste of what’s to come. Invites are a wedding’s first impression! As one can imagine, the task of picking the right one can sometimes seem impossible. This is where we come in! White Ink is equipped with the right tools and the right experience to customize our couple’s invitations suites to fit like a glove. And we want to bring you in on a little invitation detail that never disappoints- Florals! Here’s why we think florals on invitation suites can make a wedding blossom.
Florals are Timeless.
Trust me, no matter the season, location, year, or decade, floral prints remain the powerhouse of prints that never go out of style. The beauty of the flower is something that people have always understood making this an ageless detail forever standing the test of time.
Florals are Seasonally Appropriate.
From winter weddings to springtime nuptials, there are florals for every season. I love when couples choose to add in seasonal floral details to match the season of their wedding day. It’s a clever thought and especially meaningful.
Florals on Invites Tie Together Wedding Day Florals.
This is a wedding detail that can truly come full circle. Many times, couples will use their invitation suites as an opportunity to showcase the very flowers that will adorn the venue on their big day. This type of attention to detail has an undeniable wow factor.
Florals Can Have a Personal Touch.
Add a personal touch to an invitation suite by using a print of florals from the region you grew up in or flowers from the spot where you got engaged. There have been numerous White Ink couples that have chosen floral prints for their invites that are symbolic to them in very personal ways. It’s always so touching when we get to be a part of those particularly special details.
Florals Are Versatile.
This is probably my favorite part about floral prints. Whether our couples’ styles are traditional, contemporary, minimal or upscale, there is a floral print that goes with it! Make a bold statement with a big pop of florals on your invitation suite or delicately elevate your invite with a branch of evergreen. With an endless variety of floral prints that can be created, you cannot go wrong, I promise.
I truly enjoy helping our White Ink couples customize invitation suites like these. Remember, when it comes to your wedding, you are the one with the vision; and want to help it come true! If you are thinking of including florals on your wedding invites, I think we’ve got a couple of ideas up our sleeve! We can’t wait to connect with you.
One of the things that I love about White Ink Calligraphy is that we aren’t just limited to paper. We have a wide range of capabilities that we apply to so many events, and we have so much fun doing it! We have the best clients in the world; they know we’ve got their back when it comes to meeting the expectations around their special day. Robin and Jeffrey are a great example. The White Ink team loved working for this amazing couple on their wedding day, and we know you’re going to love these details!
Robin and Jeffrey’s Nashville summer wedding was an absolute feast for the eyes. They chose the gorgeous Clementine Hall in downtown Nashville as their venue which added an array of modern elements to this southern wedding. Venues like the Clementine give White Ink a chance to stretch our creative muscles. Like getting to incorporate copper tones in much of Robin and Jeffrey’s day-of pieces. It all begins with the invitation suite that we created for our perfect pair. Custom envelope calligraphy is a showstopper all on its own, but when you pair that with a brilliant copper ink- whew! Just stunning. These invites were completed with a classic copper wax seal to make this suite as distinctive as our beautiful couple.
These same copper elements made their appearance again at Robin and Jeffrey’s reception. Guests were wowed by Whtie Ink’s one-of-a-kind table numbers made up of acrylic signage and copper pipe stands. How awesome are these? The way the copper pipes blend in with the florals on the tablescape is a really great example of how different textures can be used together to create an aesthetically delightful style. White Ink used this same acrylic and copper pipe for the bar signage, and we were thrilled with how well it turned out. We love a couple who aren’t afraid to think outside the box in terms of color and how to use it. Well done, Robin and Jeffrey!
White Ink was happy to supply our bride and groom with an all-acrylic customized table seating chart. It blended perfectly with the style of the day. One of the most novel signs we customized for Robin and Jeffrey was the sign that invited guests to sign their names to a wine bottle cork in lieu of a guestbook. I thought that was such a fantastic way to turn a common wedding tradition into something that was uniquely theirs!
Working with Robin and Jeffery was a great reminder of why we do what we do. We have the skill and the supply to match our clients’ expectations and elevate each event we are asked to be a part of. White Ink is there for you, from the ink to the table- and more.
Every once in a while, our team at White Ink gets to be a part of some incredibly unique projects for our amazing brides and grooms. Neeka and Nick asked us to be a part of making their dream wedding stand out in a way we will always remember.
This Chicago couple came down to Twin Falls at Rock Island Tennessee State Park to say, “I do”. We are so happy they did, because this wedding day definitely made its mark on our hearts!
After an unforgettable ceremony held in front of a WATERFALL, this sweet pair celebrated their nuptials with friends and family in an intimate reception at the lovely Cookeville Estate.
White Ink was happy to customize their mirrored wedding welcome sign that greeted each guest with the lettering “And so, our adventure begins.” I love the peace that comes after reading a message like this one, and it was the perfect fit for Neeka and Nick!
Perhaps one of the most moving details of this Tennessee wedding was how Neeka and Nick chose to remember a very important day in our nation’s history. Their wedding day fell on the 20th anniversary of the terrible events that occurred on September 11th. This poignant moment was not lost on our couple. They chose to honor this day and the lives that were lost by having a Remembrance Table at their reception. I was given the incredible honor of penning a custom letter that was displayed on this table.
The powerful gesture to hold space for those who lost their lives as victims or as first responders on September 11th was the most incredible tribute I’ve seen at a wedding. As Neeka and Nick put it, we are “Forever grateful.”
Neeka thoughtfully decided to gift her new husband a bottle of Blanton’s Bourbon which she had White Ink custom engrave for him! I LOVE when we get to do projects like this because these gifts are one-of-a-kind, and they carry a memory that will last for a lifetime!
For those looking for a gift that leaves a big impression, engraving bottles of bubbly or spirits always brings that wow factor.
Of course, the White Ink team did what we do best and put together an amazing invitation suite for Neeka and Nick. YES, to envelope calligraphy, ya’ll. Look how stunning white looks over top the navy envelopes!
The vintage postage further elevates this look. And little details like a print of The Cookville Estate at the top on the invite perfectly ties the whole day together, from invitation to reception.
Neeka and Nick, you truly know how to turn a wedding into a memorable experience for all involved. This is a day we will remember for years to come, and for that, we are forever grateful. Cheers!
Amanda and Adam’s wedding was the first on our schedule for the 2021 season, and it was honestly the best start to the kind of wedding season we were hoping for! Winter weddings offer an inviting change of style and energy to the wedding scene, which makes it really special to us. Amanda and Adam trusted White Ink to dive into our creativity and give them some amazing wedding details that we know you’re going to love!
Let’s start with the custom invitation wedding suite. These invites were fully-calligraphed which is not only gorgeous, but also has the amazing ability to effortlessly demand the attention of its reader. In short, this suite is powerful and bold, quite like a winter wedding. The beautiful gold ink work was done using thermography: a process where heat is used to infuse a powdered resin with ink to naturally raise the lettering and give way to a flawless textured look. Always a treat getting to do this for my couples!
Moving on to more wedding keepsakes, I was excited to show you Amanda and Adam’s precious vow envelopes. We LOVE envelope calligraphy, especially when we know it’s going to be something that will be treasured for a lifetime! If you are planning to write your own vows, elevate this beautiful memory with custom calligraphy. You absolutely will not regret taking time to do this for yourselves.
White Ink’s touch could be seen throughout the ceremony and reception. I loved getting to use our gorgeous, ornamented mirror for Amanda and Adam’s wedding welcome sign. One of the best things about using the mirrors from our collection is getting to reuse and customize each of them to fit the style of the bride and groom. The same goes for our card boxes (these are honestly my favorite little things ever!).
The mirrored seating chart we made was surrounded by oversized candles and draped in a gorgeous arrangement of florals. It’s always nice to see these seating charts presented in such a beautiful way. Hand lettering mirrors is something White Ink has been doing since the very beginning. It’s a detail that always delivers and has stood the test of time for so many events. Pro tip: A hand lettered seating chart also allows your guests to get a glimpse of themselves for a much-appreciated wardrobe check.
From the stunning Clemintine Hall venue in the heart of Nashville to the four-tiered cake, Amanda and Adam’s winter wedding was certainly one to remember. It was a dream! White Ink was lucky to have such an unforgettable start to another fantastic wedding season.
We are serving pretty, pretty envelopes with this one for you guys. I’ve been excited to show off this wedding invitation suite that White Ink created for our gorgeous couple, Alyson and Ben. Spot calligraphy, rosy hues, crisp white ink, all tied perfectly together with rose-pictured envelope liners; it’s a stationary dream, honestly. Also, who isn’t obsessed with envelope calligraphy?
My team and I have several favorites when it comes to Alyson and Ben’s Graystone Quarry wedding. This sweet couple had some fun and thoughtful ideas that made the details of their big day unique and memorable. For example, instead of using a phrase like “Please Find Your Seat” for their seating chart, they wanted it to say, “Our Favorite People” with the guest list following underneath. Changing small things like this makes such a huge difference in how a couple makes their guests feel. When you make your guests feel special, that’s something they won’t easily forget. And we LOVE being a part of that!
I think one of the most clever details in this distinctively guest-centered wedding was the oversized standing mirror that said, “Hello gorgeous. You look incredible. Now go grab a drink. XO Alyson + Ben.” It invites guests to do a quick wardrobe check, relax, and go celebrate! I’m sure this was a much-appreciated fixture during the celebrations of the day.
This couple seemed to be really good at choosing details that fit right in. They were a breath of fresh air for all of the creatives involved in their wedding day. And what a view! Alyson and Ben, you were an absolute delight to work with. If you made your guests feel as amazing as you made us feel, there is no doubt they’re still remembering and still smiling; all because of you. Cheers!
