When we first met with this bride, we knew this New Year’s Eve wedding would be anything but ordinary. From the start, she gave us complete creative freedom—a dream for any designer! While many NYE weddings stick to classic black, white, and gold, she wanted something unexpected. To bring to life this bold and chic NYE wedding, we embraced bold patterns, a maximalist style, and a color palette that felt fresh, unique, and celebratory. The end result was amazing!
Setting the Stage with a Statement Invitation Suite
The invitation suite was the first glimpse into the playful yet sophisticated vision for this wedding. First, save the dates in mint green cardstock with fireworks impressed into the paper provided that subtle nod to NYE and what was to come. For the invitation suite, we mixed patterns and colors in ways that are rarely seen in winter weddings. The envelopes were a striking combination of light green and dark green, while the invitation sleeve featured a bold blue and light pink floral pattern. A fun blue tassel completed the suite, giving it an elevated, textural element.
These design choices weren’t just beautiful on their own—they set the stage for the patterns and color combinations guests would see throughout the celebration, from the colorful wedding cakes to the lounge furniture at the reception.
Elevating the Guest Experience with Custom Details
Every wedding we work on is an opportunity to craft experiences, and this NYE celebration was no exception. The bride wanted fun, unique moments that guests would remember, and we designed details that delivered just that. One of our favorite elements was the Champagne pass-through and wall display—an elegant and interactive way to kick off the festivities. Guests loved this stylish touch, and it fit seamlessly into the chic, upscale atmosphere of the night.
The Champagne wall we designed showcased the same pattern from the invitation sleeve, tying the event’s visual theme together beautifully. A timeline display on one side and a shelf stocked with NYE swag on the other added an extra dose of fun, making sure guests were ready to ring in the new year in style with confetti poppers and 2025 glasses!
The details didn’t stop at the invitation suite and wall display. We carried the custom design elements through various pieces, including:
The Rehearsal Dinner welcome sign and menus for a stylish pre-wedding celebration at Liberty Common, just across the street.
Bar Signage at the reception that brought personality and cohesion to the cocktail hour and reception space.
Wedding Programs that guided guests through the evening while complementing the wedding’s aesthetic.
A Night to Remember
The bride and groom set the tone for a stylish night with not one but two outfits. For the ceremony, they both kept it classic with the bride in a sleek, white satin gown and the groom in a black tux. When it came time to party, the bride and her bridesmaids changed into fun, sparkly dresses that were perfect for a New Year’s Eve bash, while the groom changed into a blue suit jacket that shimmered in the lights. Their wardrobe change mirrored the entire event’s transformation—from a beautiful wedding ceremony to an all-out NYE celebration complete with confetti!
From the bold, unexpected color palette to the immersive guest experiences, every detail of this NYE wedding came together to create an unforgettable night. Designing the details for this celebration was such an incredible experience, and we loved seeing everything come to life in such a stunning and joyful way.
If you’re looking to add custom, thoughtful touches to your wedding or event, we would love to help make your vision a reality. Reach out today to learn more about our full-service design offerings—we can’t wait to create something unforgettable for you!
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At White Ink Calligraphy, we are firm believers that save the dates should be anything but boring. Too often, couples opt for a simple photo card that feels more like a holiday greeting card than an exciting wedding announcement. While there’s nothing wrong with using minted, oftentimes the designs end up looking basic and boring. We believe your save the dates should be fun and exciting while reflecting the personality, style, and uniqueness of your big day. A save the date is the first impression of your wedding setting the tone for the big day, and we LOVE making it one to remember!
Custom save the dates create a sense of excitement, giving guests a glimpse of the style and experience they can expect. Plus, investing in a custom design allows you to incorporate elements that are meaningful to you as a couple, just like the couples below did! Plus, a beautifully crafted save the date often becomes a keepsake rather than something that gets tossed aside.
Taylor & Joseph’s Vellum Overlay Save the Date
Taylor and Joseph’s save the date design is all about layering elegance. It featured a vellum overlay with their wedding details printed on it, placed over a beautiful engagement photo. A grommet at the top held the two pieces together, creating an interactive and elevated look. This is a perfect example of how to incorporate a photo into your save the date, but still keep the design elegant and timeless. This save the date is anything but boring! To make it even more special, we included a custom sketch of the Nashville skyline on the inside of the envelope. Then, on the outside it read, “See Ya’ll in Nashville”. Their wedding took place at Cherokee Dock, formerly owned by country music legend Reba McEntire, making the setting just as stunning as the design itself.
Lindsey & Dillon’s Photo Strip Magnet Save the Date
Lindsey and Dillon’s photo strip magnet save the date went viral on our instagram and has become a popular design! This save the date took inspiration from vintage photo booth strips and the couple posed for each picture revealing a new detail about their wedding. To add more of the couple’s own style and personality, we included artwork by Keith Haring in the background of the photos, as he is one of their favorite artists. We then transformed the photo strip design into a magnet, bringing back the old magnet save the date trend in a fresh and fun way. Since creating this, we’ve turned into a semi-custom design that we’ve now created variations of for several other couples! It’s a playful, practical, and memorable way to announce a wedding date.
Alice & Peter’s Cohesive Invitation Suite Save the Date
For Alice and Peter, their save the date wasn’t just a standalone piece—it was part of a beautifully curated suite that carried the same artistic and design elements from start to finish. The bride’s friend created hand-drawn artwork sketches that were featured throughout their invitation suite, including their beautiful save the dates. This cohesive approach ensured that guests got an immediate sense of the couple’s wedding aesthetic right from the first mailing. This stunning wedding was even featured on Over the Moon, where the bride works, making it even more special!
Let’s Make Your Save the Date Stand Out
Your save the date is the first look into your wedding—so why not make it unique? Whether it’s a custom illustration, interactive layers and colors, or a fun format like a magnet, White Ink Calligraphy + Co. specializes in custom designs that leave a lasting impression. Reach out today to create a Save the Date that’s anything but boring!
Nestled in the heart of Nashville, Diamond Creek Farm set the scene for a timeless wedding. At White Ink Calligraphy + Co. we had the incredible honor of designing bespoke details for this unforgettable day. What made prepping for this wedding even more special was the opportunity to meet the bride and her mother for an in-person consultation at our East Nashville studio. This was a lovely treat since most of our consultations are done virtually. It was a joy to work closely with them to bring this timeless and elegant black and white wedding vision to life!
A Grand Welcome
A show-stopping 8’x8’ welcome wall greeted guests as they arrived at Diamond Creek Farm. This design element became an instant topic of conversation! Positioned perfectly at the driveway’s entrance, this large-scale installation set the tone for the day while also adding a grand, personal touch that wowed attendees. Both the guests and the wedding planner, Sarah Oakland, raved about this unique feature.
Luxurious Touches and Thoughtful Details
The bride’s sophisticated taste was evident in every detail we designed. For the wedding invitations, we lined the envelopes with black velvet, adding a sense of luxury and texture to the suite. Then, to tie this element into the wedding day, we used a dainty velvet ribbon to elegantly wrap the menus, which were placed at each guest’s seat.
The sleek black seating chart display was another focal point. White flowers arrangements surrounded the seating chart adding a beautiful contrast. Upon locating their table, guests would find a custom calligraphy table number sign held up with a wood place card holder from our rental collection.
We created custom toile, featuring Diamond Creek Farm venue and other iconic Nashville images. This was a unique element that appeared on the back of the save the dates and menus. The toile was also subtly incorporated into the border of the bar signs, tying the entire aesthetic together.
Personalized Calligraphy
Personalization was a major focus of this wedding, and it was most evident in the calligraphy we provided. Each menu featured the guest’s name in beautiful hand-drawn calligraphy at the top. This served as both a seating assignment and a keepsake. We love dual purpose details!
Our team provided a cohesive suite of design elements that seamlessly wove the classic black and white wedding theme together. Every detail was carefully considered and crafted, from save the dates and invitations to bar signs, programs, and even custom cocktail napkins and cups. Each piece reflected the couple’s style and the timeless elegance of their black tie affair. At White Ink Calligraphy + Co., we take pride in creating event details that become lasting memories, and this wedding was no exception.
If you’re looking to add custom details to your wedding or event, we would love to make your vision a reality. Reach out today to learn more about our full-service design offerings—we can’t wait to create something unforgettable for you!
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Save the Date announcements have become a true wedding essential in recent years. At White Ink, we’ve seen (and created) just about every design idea there is for these powerful pre-invites. However, just when we think we’ve done it all, we design something new! The White Ink Team recently designed our newest and instantly popular Save the Date creation that has everyone saying, “We want that!”
Our custom photo strip magnet Save the Date serves the usual, functional purpose of not only letting your guests know that they’re on the wedding invite list, but also giving guests the courtesy of marking their calendars for the big day.
The heart-warming twist for these new favorites is getting to personalize them with an adorable photo booth-style, magnetic photo strip. The photo strips embrace the classic, time-honored tradition that we’ve seen so many couples take part in, past and present.
These particular save the dates go beyond the typical announcement with its detachable, magnetic photo strip of the bride and groom-to-be. We attach the photo strip to cardstock paper with custom photo corners, so that guests can easily remove the magnet without tearing up the cardstock.
Each Save the Date envelope has your guest’s address printed on the front and the return address placed on the back flap of the envelope, giving it that clean and chic look we all love to see.
Create Your Own Photo Strip Magnet Save the Date: What You’ll Need
Just give us the time and the photos and we’ll take it from there!
The best part about getting your hands on these new save the dates is that you don’t actually have to hunt down a photo booth to get your custom photo strip. All we need are four of your favorite couples’ photos and we will create the photo booth-style photo strip magnet for you!
Let us know your style. Every couple is different when it comes to creating and customizing their Save the Date. Some choose to let their photo strip magnet be the star of the show and keep the front of the card simple, placing wedding details and QR codes on the back of the cardstock. Some couples opt for wedding details to be front and center alongside their photo strip magnet. It’s all about what you want!
Get a Quote + Let’s Get Started!
We are always excited to hear from you! Fill us in on your wedding details so we can help you get started with a quote for your save the date as well as your custom wedding invitations!
Not in Nashville? No problem! While we are based in Nashville, our reach extends far beyond Music City. We will happily ship your new Photo Strip Magnet Save the Dates to you!
Reach out today to learn more about our full-service design offerings and tell us about your vision! What details and designs do you want to see on your wedding invites? We can’t wait to create something unforgettable for you!
Sometimes, a client’s dream wedding turns into our dream wedding! The moment our sweet couple, Sam and Landon, asked White Ink to take part in elevating their Country Music Hall of Fame wedding details, I realized that this wedding was going to be incredibly memorable for our team. And indeed, it was! We had the honor of helping to showcase Sam and Landon’s style with purpose and authenticity by creating their custom Nashville wedding details.
For starters, our couple’s wedding suite embraced a style that was bold and uniquely “Nashville.” I love the sharpness of the invite, complete with a heavy stock, wedding paper and letter pressed font.
Take a moment to soak in the amazing work of the talented Katie Kime! She provided the custom artwork on the envelope liners which depict iconic Nashville favorites like Jonny and June, The Loveless Cafe, The Country Music Hall of Fame, and even the “Batman Building.” Details like this truly set the tone for your wedding guests and create a memorable experience. I just love this details!
Sam and Landon’s save-the-date boasted the same polished look as the invitation suite including the letter pressed font and print of the Country Music Hall of Fame. (Side note: I can never get enough of how beautiful the vintage postage is!)
Wedding Welcome Sign and Program Details
This wedding welcome sign spoke volumes and was a complete showstopper. From the texture to the font to the overall framing of the display, this piece was impressive to say the least.
Simplicity goes a long way with these program details. A gentle font and color against a soft white paper was perfectly inviting for Sam and Landon’s guests. I love getting a peep of little details that are laced throughout the day like the cute little wedding bells on this custom water bottle. The same wedding bell print that we used for the wedding details card in the invitation suite.
Elegant Seating Chart Display
I am so happy to show off what my team created for Sam and Landon’s seating chart! Putting this seating chart wall together on site was an accomplishment. One that I adore! The sleek oval escort cards with hanging tassels were just so beautiful to see. This display wowed the guests and was yet another reflection of Sam and Landon’s elegant style.
Custom Laser-Cut Signature Cocktail Signs
For cocktail hour, we rolled up our sleeves to do one of our favorite things: custom laser-cuts! We designed several table signs to add to the uniqueness of our couple’s unforgettable day. I love how this turned out and how well it fit into the style of the entire event.
However, it’s the custom cocktail stirrers for me! These little guys were so fun to make. The “H” initial stands out so perfectly along with the date. This is a great example of a small detail that packs a huge punch. It’s things like this that your guests never forget!
Can we all take a moment to appreciate how adorable Sam and Landon’s pup looks printed on these custom cocktail napkins? Cocktail hour is a great opportunity to pull in really special details of our lives- like pets! I could look at this face all day!
A Penny For Your Thoughts
Guests took the time to share their best advice on marriage and give well wishes as Sam and Landon created a space for “A penny for your thoughts.” This was a fun and clever way to include each guest as well as receive some welcomed advice from their closest friends and family! We were happy to be included by creating yet another one-of-a-kind laser-cut custom table sign.
The custom signage was carried throughout the reception. Doing this can truly elevate the theme and help carry the tone of a room. The arched table numbers worked perfectly with the delicate tablescapes, and their texture offered a wonderful balance to the vibrant florals all around. Such an incredibly impressive look!
Sidenote: I still think about this floral chandelier more often than I care to admit. I mean, wow! This was such a stunning wedding in so many ways and this chandelier was a showstopper!
Custom Nashville Wedding Details
White Ink designed Sam and Landon’s reception menus that fit perfectly on top of the custom laser-cut settings we created as well! The gold wax seal to top the menu pulled this entire place setting together with the added bonus of the matching table numbers and table signage throughout. When it comes to lacing details throughout an event, THIS is how it’s done.
Peep the cute wedding bell prints making another appearance! This time, at the end of the night when guests were offered a yummy snack of burgers and fries. From invitation suite to burger box, this wedding bell print fit right in!
Wedding Welcome Party Details
I don’t want to wrap up without showing you guys a couple of the day-before details that White Ink did for Sam and Landon’s Wedding Welcome Party. Wedding parties and wedding rehearsal dinners are the perfect time to have fun with details and create a more intimate tone.
Sam and Landon wanted us to create table numbers for the welcome party that included pictures of them being the same age as the number on the sign. As you can see above, here are Sam and Landon at ages 7 and 8. Is this not the sweetest thing ever? It meant a lot to be able to provide these special table numbers for them!
We also created a few more day-before details for Sam and Landon’s wedding welcome party. It was an honor to create items like their seating chart and the most adorable little matchboxes for the guests to take along with them. Putting in the extra effort in these more intimate settings really shows those closest to you, that they are appreciated and that you were thinking of them, which is really special!
To the happy couple, we hope you enjoy lots of love and adventure, and continue soaking in all the finer details around you! Cheers to you both!
If you’re looking to add custom, thoughtful touches to your wedding or event, we would love to help make your vision a reality. Reach out today to learn more about our full-service design offerings—we can’t wait to create something unforgettable for you!
I am honored beyond words that I get to work alongside so many amazing vendors for weddings and other major events. It is a community that I never knew I needed. We all may have different jobs, but in the end, we are working towards one goal- giving our clients the wedding/event of their dreams! Taking part in the beautiful nuptials of our couple, Emma and John, last October gave us a front-row seat to one of the dreamiest weddings we had the pleasure of being a part of. I’ve been excited to show you all of the personalized details that made this wedding exceptional. In truth, there is a lot of hard work that goes into a wedding day, but the effects of that dedication last far longer than just a single day; we help create the details that are put into memories that last forever.
Emma and John’s save-the-date was done using card stock topped with gold calligraphy and tucked into a warm, dusty rose envelope giving it a most delicate and inviting feel. I like to imagine the smiles people give when opening up these happy color combos.
This invitation suite steals the show. For me, this is about as good as it gets. The invitation was done in letterpress on handmade paper (yes, handmade paper). I especially love how Emma and John went from a dusty rose save-the-date envelope to dusty blue invitation suite envelopes. The envelopes were closed with a gold, custom, monogrammed wax seal. (Icing on the cake!)
Emma and John personalized their invitation suite to include a liner that had a print which was actually hand-painted by John’s mother. The same print was also used on the suite’s vellum overlay. THIS is what I mean when I say we help create memories that last forever. How special is this gorgeous detail?
John’s mother, Penny, is an artist who took on the role of creating this piece for her son and daughter-in-law as a way to include those who were with them in spirit. She used very special and specific details in this image to represent those loved ones. We were honored to pen the letter that went along with the beautiful picture display.
The chalkboard directional signs fit perfectly within the woodsy scenery of this Cheekwood venue. They stand out just enough to guide guests to their seats.
Here is a refreshing new detail that we don’t see very often. The couple wanted to have special seating for the ceremony portion of the wedding. We did that by taking the printed programs and writing the names of each guest so they knew where to find their seat. This was a beautiful example of how much thought went into each moment of Emma and John’s big day.
You can never go wrong with a classically beautiful, mirrored seating chart. Although this is a very popular seating chart display, there was something especially whimsical about seeing the textural differences of the glass mirror against the beautiful trees in the garden.
White Ink is always happy to put our touch on table signage like we did for Emma and John’s bar sign. But what we loved most was getting to make the super awesome cocktail napkins that displayed several of the couple’s favorite sayings. Taking it to the next level and making it your own, is what’s it’s all about. I hope you enjoy these!
Another table-top sign was for the deliciously showstopping oyster and shrimp bar! Yum!
Every single wedding White Ink gets to be a part of is always so special to us. We loved the deeply personal touches that Emma and John made room for on their big day. A gem of a wedding, indeed! Cheers to the happy couple! Check out some of the amazing vendors who took part in this event.
