To close out an incredible year, White Ink Calligraphy + Co. attended the Wedding International Professionals Association (WIPA) Gala in Nashville. This exciting annual event brings together local wedding professionals to celebrate, connect, and reflect on another successful season. WIPA hosts events throughout the year that encourage learning, networking, and growth. However, the gala is all about celebrating—and we were thrilled to be part of it!
Nashville WIPA Gala: A Night to Remember
The gala took place at the stunning Virgin Hotel Nashville on December 8th, right after our last event for the year, which meant we were excited to celebrate the end of the year! As active members of WIPA, it was an honor for my team and I to attend the gala as guests but also to contribute to the event’s details. Townley, White Ink’s stationer, and I enjoyed a well-deserved night out, surrounded by familiar faces and fellow wedding industry creatives.
Everyone arrived dressed to impress, and the red carpet entrance set the tone for a glamorous evening. Photographers captured guests as they arrived, framed by a striking red draping and exquisite florals designed by the incredibly talented Rosemary & Finch—a perfect backdrop for portraits.
Our Red Carpet Looks
Townley and I made sure to embrace the occasion with stylish outfits from The Showroom Nashville, owned by one of our past brides, Kristen Geyser. Townley’s dress, adorned with golden stars, was a nod to the Tennessee flag, while I chose a sparkling ensemble. We even treated ourselves to hair and makeup by the amazing Katie-Laine Thornton, making the night feel extra special!
The heART of Nashville: A Celebration of Artistry
The theme of this year’s gala, “The heART of Nashville,” with an emphasis on Nashville ART, to celebrate the city’s rich artistic culture. We had the honor of crafting custom stationery pieces that reflected this theme in a creative and meaningful way.
The Seating Chart
We elevated the seating chart design by incorporating handmade paper for calligraphed guest names, all mounted on a backdrop lined with leather, creating a sophisticated and tactile experience. Next to each piece of paper were Silhouettes of different Nashville artists that served as another table identifier.
Place Cards + Menus
Leather was also used for the place cards. Our signature white ink calligraphy was elegantly displayed on leather place cards resting atop each menu. Inspired by the classic Hatch Print style, our menus added a touch of vintage Nashville charm to each place setting.
Unique Table Numbers
Lastly, the table numbers came from Tennessee limestone and featured silhouettes of Nashville artists, tying in beautifully with the seating chart design, where coordinating silhouettes were placed next to the handmade paper list.
A Perfect End to 2024
From the delicious food and cocktails to the lively dancing and wonderful company, the WIPA Gala was truly a night to remember. It was the perfect way to reflect on another successful year. We are so grateful for the wedding community in Nashville and beyond, and we can’t wait to see what the rest of 2025 brings!
If you’re looking for custom, one-of-a-kind stationery and calligraphy details for your wedding or special event, we’d love to bring your vision to life. Reach out today to learn more about our full-service design offerings—we can’t wait to create something unforgettable for you!
This elevated pink-inspired wedding at Diamond Creek Farms was a dream come true – especially for a bride who adores all things pink. Designed with sophistication and charm, this celebration was nothing short of spectacular. It was an honor to contribute our custom stationery and signage to such a spectacular event.
The incredible planner, Annie Weir of Elizabeth Events who helped bring the bride’s fun vision to life is one that we’ve had the privilege of working with since White Ink Calligraphy + Co, started eight years ago. She has an unmatched ability to make wedding dreams a reality, and this wedding was no exception. The execution of all the details was flawless.
The Stunning Invitation Suite
To set the tone for this unforgettable wedding, we designed an elegant invitation suite that was equal parts timeless and trendy. The suite featured:
A main invitation with spot calligraphy
Envelope calligraphy
A custom envelope liner that featured soft pink floral designs
A pearlized pink wax seal
A vellum bellyband
An attire card with the bold pink dress code request – more on that below!
A details card featuring fun icons and a note about a digital RSVP
We designed every element of the suite to reflect the bride’s personality and vision for the wedding. Cream and blush tones came together to create this elegant suite along with our custom touches!
Pink Attire Request Worthy of Its Own Card
While most weddings include an attire note on the main invitation, this wedding called for something extra special. The fun and girly bride’s love for pink wasn’t just reflected in the details—it was a core theme of the entire event. To highlight this theme, she wanted all the guests to wear pink. To emphasize this fun request, we designed separate attire cards that read: Black Tie Attire, Pink is Required. Let me just say, the guests absolutely delivered! From soft blush tones to bold pink hues, the guest attire was nothing short of fabulous.
The bridesmaids looked stunning in dresses of varying styles and shades of pink, creating a cohesive yet dynamic bridal party aesthetic. Meanwhile, the bride stood out in her gorgeous white gown with sheer details in the front, holding a bouquet of soft pinks and whites.
Welcome Sign + Seating Chart
The reception space was STUNNING. Floral centerpieces, flickering candles, and white and pink plates that made the place setting pop decorated dusty pink tablecloths. White Ink Calligraphy created the large white welcome sign to greet guests as they arrived. The sign sat against a wall of greenery accented with pink and white flowers.
For the seating chart, we took a creative approach! We created a shelving building that held tombstone-cut acrylic pieces and small pink vases with white and pink flowers. It was such a beautiful display that added to the overall elevated pink theme.
A Celebration to Remember
As the night came to a close, the bride made a final, show-stopping outfit change—slipping into a chic hot pink dress for the grand send-off. It was the perfect ending to a wedding filled with love, personality, and of course, all things pink! This incredible wedding even made the cover of Nashville Lifestyles Wedding Magazine’s most recent issue—a true testament to its beauty and uniqueness.
Designing these custom pieces for this elevated pink-inspired wedding was an absolute joy.
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!
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!
This year we started off a busy fall wedding season with White Ink Couple, Ashley and Austin, at the iconic Hermitage Hotel in downtown Nashville. This unforgettable, art nouveau-inspired wedding did not hold back when utilizing details, pulling in colors, and interlacing style and texture throughout the entire event. White Ink was there for ALL of it!
We rolled up our creative sleeves and worked to help bring Ashley and Austin’s elegant vision into focus. We wove together poignant characteristics from The Hermitage Hotel’s architecture along with the flowing geometric styles and muted colors of the booming art nouveau movement were incorporated into all the important details of the day.
This was an unforgettable experience for the our team and we are delighted to finally get to share this day with you!
Art Nouveau- Did you know?
Art Nouveau or “new art” was a movement that gained popularity from the late 1800’s to the early 1900’s. According to the The Art Story’s website, “Art Nouveau was aimed at modernizing design, seeking to escape the eclectic historical styles that had previously been popular. Artists drew inspiration from both organic and geometric forms, evolving elegant designs that united flowing, natural forms resembling the stems and blossoms of plants. The emphasis on linear contours took precedence over color, which was usually represented with hues such as muted greens, browns, yellows, and blues.” www.theartstory.org
This invitation suite was designed to reflect the timeless details of the wedding venue. We custom-designed the envelope liner to include that classic, art nouveau look. Muted greens and yellows rested perfectly together with a focus on the natural beauty of white birds and the liners’ harmonious shapes and lines.
One notable detail within The Hermitage Hotel is a hand-painted bird theme throughout the guestrooms and suites. The idea to include birds in the custom envelope liner was a purposeful and beautiful way to connect the invites to the venue.
The ornament framing around the rsvp and details cards was meant to mimic the ornate frames and trim work throughout the hotel. This invitation suite was truly the ultimate ‘sneak peek’ for Ashley and Austin’s guests of what was to come!
A wedding welcome sign is multifunctional, especially if it is mirrored. Event signage, in general, is a seamless way to provide guidance for your guests as they enter the venue space. It adds to the tone of the space without stealing the show. It’s also a fantastic way to showcase the theme of your big day.
Ashley and Austin chose to use our floor-length, Bourdeaux, gold-framed mirror with minimal ornamentation. It was the perfect sign to bring just enough attention. Even in a vintage, art nouveau-themed wedding, small details can go a long way. Giving guests a quick opportunity to check their reflection is a welcomed added bonus!
Our couples often use seating charts and escort wall displays as an opportunity to showcase their wedding day theme in a big way, and I am HERE for it!
Ashley and Austin trusted White Ink to create a custom wallpaper to serve as the backdrop for this one-of-a-kind escort wall display. We kept with the art nouveau theme by focusing on natural elements, like leaves and flowers with a soft brown and white. The oval escort cards were individually hooked to the display and boasted a thick yellow tassel to replicate a vintage hotel key. How cute are these?
This stunning muted blue frame with gold ornamented trim was the perfect addition to our custom bar sign. It fit in with theme so seamlessly. The cocktail hour bar sign was a beautifully subtle addition to help carry the art nouveau theme by pulling in those soft hues and bold fonts.
Details like these are so much more than signs and menus, they provide a pivotal role in a carefully designed event. These little details leave a lasting impression and are something guests appreciate.
I could stare at these custom die-cut menus and place cards for hours. Guests enjoyed many day-of details that these little guys boasted. Much of the day’s style, colors, florals, and designs can be found right here in the artfully designed paper details.
A place card sat atop each menu, connected together with a soft, vintage, yellow chiffon ribbon. The same yellow ribbon could also be found on their invitation suite. I especially appreciated the functionality of the color-coded blooms on the place cards, which served as the meal indicator. Absolute perfection.
White Ink carried the vintage frame design from the invitation suite, rsvp, and detail cards to create Ashley and Austin’s table numbers. Table numbers don’t have to steal the spotlight in order to be a memorable part of a stunning tablescape.
The best way to tie in wedding theme details throughout the day is by pulling in designs just like this. Our couple also decided to use the vintage, wreath table number base from our extensive wedding rental collection. As you can see, it was the perfect choice!
Ashley and Austin came to White Ink with an elegant, vintage, art nouveau-inspired wedding vision. It was an honor to take on the task of bringing their vision to life. Taking in the approving whispers and smiles of the bridal party and guests is an unforgettable feeling. It is at the heart of why we do what we do. We love seeing the faces of our couples and their loved ones light up when they see their wedding dreams become a reality. We can’t wait to do it for you!
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!
White Ink delivers details for a one-of-a-kind Nashville rehearsal dinner.
Rehearsal dinners serve as the ultimate prelude to a couple’s big day. After a day of rehearsing for the upcoming nuptials, sitting down with your wedding party to share a meal and even a drink or two is the perfect way to properly welcome those who have played a huge part in your journey to the altar.
A rehearsal dinner is a great opportunity to enjoy a more intimate setting with those closest to you. It’s also a time when you can really dig your heels into tailoring a moment that boasts your personal style.
White Ink couple, Mollie and Ben, invited their wedding party to enjoy a rehearsal dinner at Nashville’s wildly popular Boqueria, a Barcelona-style tapas bar located on Broadway directly across from Nashville’s iconic Ryman Auditorium.
They asked us to join in on the fun with some custom details that put a spotlight on the friendly and fun atmosphere that the night embodied. It was an absolute honor to take part in “The Night Before.”
Want to know what’s gaining popularity with paper goods? Custom fonts! Calligraphy is in our name, but there’s a lot more to our game. As a full-service stationery studio, we love offering our couples a wide range of event details, including fonts that aren’t hand-lettered.
For their rehearsal dinner invitations, Mollie and Ben chose this super fun font we call “Doodles.” To me, this script says, “quiet luxury.” It’s understated, but still has a fun way of pulling together the couple’s personal style and the Nashville vibe.
The best part is that wedding party guests would get to enjoy this custom design throughout the night as we incorporated “doodles” on other event details!
Custom Rehearsal Dinner Signage
“Welcome to the night before.” Mollie and Ben’s rehearsal dinner welcome sign was such a vibe inviting guests to come and enjoy an intimate evening with those closest to them. Here you can see the “doodles” font used in “the night before”. I also really love it when signage like this is styled with florals that represent the season. This welcome sign looked perfect situated among a bed of summery wildflowers!
Our couple took this Nashville-themed dinner to the next level by including sketches of legendary country music greats on the rehearsal dinner seating chart and table numbers. Each table number represented an artist such as Dolly Parton, Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, and the like.
Guestbook and bar menu signage also tied the theme together with their custom script, showing wedding party guests that each detail was thoughtfully placed.
There are numerous ways to elevate the theme of an event. And rehearsal dinners have a special way of allowing couples to personalize their details in a deeper more meaningful way.
Cocktail Napkins and Drink Stirrers
We can put the White Ink touch on just about any detail and design for a couple’s event. This includes happy hour!
Check out these adorable custom designed cocktail napkins and drink stirrers. It may seem like a small gesture, but putting thought into an item like a napkin can really make a big impression! Not only are custom cocktail napkins a popular detail, but they are also an instant conversation starter. *Peep more of that super cute “doodles” font*
Custom Rehearsal Dinner Menu
If rehearsal dinner is going to be at a famous tapas bar, you’ve got to have an incredible tapas menu for guests to enjoy! We had a lot of fun creating Mollie and Ben’s custom rehearsal dinner menus. The blue hue and custom doodles font complimented the rehearsal dinner invites that guests received. Such a perfect example of tying together details throughout an event.
From invitations to signage, to cocktail napkins and more, Mollie and Ben took the opportunity to tailor their rehearsal dinner in a way that spoke to their style as well as the city where they would begin their journey into forever.
Rehearsal dinners are where couples take the time to show gratitude to those who have joined around them to support them and their union.
Looking around at all of the familiar, smiling faces can give a bride and groom the boost they need as they prepare to walk down the aisle. It’s a rehearsal to remember, and we are so happy to be a part of it.
We have been looking forward to taking you guys behind the scenes of this incredibly whimsical wedding located at none other than the iconic Cheekwood Estate & Gardens in Nashville! White Ink couple, Kelly and Tyler, invited us along to customize and create some of the most darling details we have made yet!
An early summer wedding offers the warmth of summer and all the beauty of the passing spring. It’s still the perfect time to embrace the gentleness of the air and the unmatched florals that haven’t yet been challenged by the summer heat. Kelly and Tyler wisely let nature take the stage as they chose florals for the focal point in much of the detail throughout their big day. To begin, White Ink designed an invitation suite that would really reflect the botanical-inspired nuptials. A simple two-piece invitation suite with a dusty blue envelope perfectly embraced the delicate florals that draped around the paper. These particular floral prints on the invites would remain a familiar detail for Kelly and Tyler’s guests as the design was pulled throughout the entire wedding day. (I just LOVE it when that happens!)
Notice anything familiar? Our floral print came full circle from the invitation suite to the wedding welcome sign. I’ve said it many times before, carrying details throughout an event has the unbeatable power to elevate it. It shows attentiveness and your guests DO notice it.
Kelly and Tyler wanted a custom seating chart that suited the light and floral-filled motif of the day. The simplicity of the color and design of this chart spoke to its elegant style while lending itself as the perfect canvas for displaying the gorgeous floral arrangement sitting at its base. Proving that simplicity also makes a statement!
How sweet are these custom gray menus? Gray is a color that seamlessly fits into nearly any style or design pattern. I especially love how the white font pops right off the paper while not stealing the show from the arrangement of the stunning, garden party -inspired tablescapes.
Don’t forget that even the most delicate of details can be functional! What may seem like a simple pressed flower atop each place card actually served as the meal indicator for the guests! The place cards were gently fastened to their menus using baby pink ribbons.
The table numbers we created for Kelly and Tyler’s reception are truly some of my favorites. The crisp, bright white paired with the boldness of the number catches the eye in the most inviting way. Kissed by the blooming floral print on either corner is just the cherry on top.
We were happy to be a part of this adorable “polaroid guestbook” table. I love traditional ideas with a modern twist. White Ink provided the table signage which boasted the familiar floral print from the invitation suite as well as the wedding welcome sign.
Nothing is more moving than the beauty of nature and the power of love. Audrey Hepburn once said, “To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.” Kelly and Tyler’s unforgettable day was a beautiful reflection of that hope and intention for their future together. Here’s to the happy couple as they walk through the garden of love. Cheers!
