Spring is always a season of renewal, vibrancy, and fresh inspiration—so what better way to welcome it than with a Spring Fling event designed specifically for wedding planners? This incredible planner showcase at the Four Seasons Nashville was a true celebration of creativity, and White Ink Calligraphy was honored to provide custom-designed event details that elevated the entire experience.
This event was extra special because our team was the only non-planner vendor invited to attend who also helped bring the vision to life! With a guest list full of wedding planners from across the country, it was a privilege to create meaningful details for the industry’s best. Seeing our work in action at the event itself was an unforgettable experience. Also, it was an absolute blast!
Custom Bold + Playful Spring Fling Invitation Suite
The event planner, Invision Events, sent over a mood board filled with bold colors and fun prints, and we instantly fell in love with the playful vibe. We carried that energyinto every detail we created, starting with a standout invitation suite.
The suite featured a striking vibrant green and bold red color palette. The invitation itself and the leopard print design on the back was letter-pressed, which made it feel extra luxurious. We also added a fierce leopard design to the envelope liner for a fun, unexpected touch. Since leopards were a key part of the planner’s original mood board, we knew we had to incorporate them throughout the event in creative ways! To tie the entire suite together, we used a pink ribbon with a green center seal reading “Spring Fling.” This playful detail set the tone for the event before guests even arrived, as they knew they were in for something special!
A Statement-Worthy Photo Op Display
One of the biggest showstoppers of the event was the Spring Fling photo op sign. It was a true labor of love! I personally hand-painted all the leopard dots and doodle lines, making it one of the most unique and interactive details of the event.
A plush orange couch for guests to pose on and gorgeous florals framing the install completed the gorgeous display. Seeing guests light up as they saw it and then posed for photos made all the effort completely worth it!
Custom Cocktail Napkins & Bar Signage
Our design contributions didn’t stop there! We carried the bold, fun details into the cocktail napkins and bar signage as well.
For the Cocktail Napkins, we created two custom designs. One was a white napkin with “Spring Fling” written in soft pink, mirroring the invitation suite’s font. The other napkin was a bold orange color featuring the same leopard design from the envelope liner, printed in crisp white.
When it came to the bar signage, we mimicked the envelope liner by using a black background with the leopards! The signature drinks were listed in orange calligraphy on a white background to make it stand out from the fun, black leopard design. However, to make it even more cohesive, we cut the white background in the same unique shape as the details card from the invitation suite!
Custom Name Tags
No detail was left untouched! To tie everything together, we created custom name tags for each guest. These tags pulled inspiration from the back of the letter-pressed invitation suite, featuring a subtle leopard print pattern with guest names in orange calligraphy. It was a wonderful way to highlight the colors and theme of this amazing event.
A Spring Fling to Remember
This Spring Fling event was truly an unforgettable way to kick off the season in style. The mix of bold colors, playful patterns, and creative touches made it a fun and memorable project to work on. We loved every second of bringing these details to life! Getting to design for fellow industry professionals and then celebrate alongside them was the icing on the cake!
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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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.
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!
Perhaps the most important element of a couple’s custom wedding invitation suite is the storytelling. In the same way a movie preview prepares viewers for a film, custom designed invites serve as a powerful glimpse into what the guests can expect from the bride and groom’s big day.
Custom Wedding Invitation Suite
After years of crafting and designing invitations for our White Ink couples, we’ve developed a keen awareness of this unique storytelling. Helping clients incorporate themes, colors, and a bit of their personalities into their invites is something we simply delight in.
It was an honor having the opportunity to do just that for White Ink couple, Kelsey and Alex. Designing their custom wedding invitation suite was so fun! I’m beyond excited to finally share this amazing suite with all of you.
“Creating a strong perception of the beautiful and loving celebration we are throwing!”
– Kelsey and Alex
Urban Garden Party Theme
Undoubtedly, one of the best parts about working with Kelsey and Alex was how well they communicated to us exactly what they wanted their invites to reflect. The overall vision for their invitation suite was Urban Garden Party.
In order to make this vision a reality, we incorporated vibrant colors, like summer pinks and crisp greens, with modern elements like custom die-cut pockets. This allowed contemporary, industrial chic to meet seamlessly with the classic garden party theme. The result was gorgeous!
Talk about attention to detail! Kelsey and Alex took customizing their invites to the next level! They included a custom architectural sketch of their wedding venue, Brooklyn’s historic Wythe Hotel in New York, on the invitation. What’s even more amazing is that the very pattern used on the envelope liner is the same pattern from the tile on the floor of the Wythe Hotel! Can we say obsessed?! These are the little details that we love to incorporate into your invitations to tell your unique story.
While discussing their invitation vision with our team, Kelsey and Alex noted that the most important aspect of their wedding invites was, “Incorporating imagery of the venue and creating a strong perception of the beautiful and loving celebration we are throwing!”. I think it’s safe to say, they absolutely nailed it!
Let’s Talk about the Details.
Here are some of our favorite details from Kelsey and Alex’s custom wedding invitation suite.
We used digital printing for this invitation suite. This helps to efficiently transfer custom tones, colors and fonts making each invite equally vibrant.
A custom shaped die-cut was used to create the pocket within the suite adding a notable tone of modern sophistication.
A custom architectural sketch of the wedding venue, the Wythe Hotel in Brooklyn, New York, peeked out from the corner of the invitation sleeve.
The pattern used for the envelope liner was specifically designed to mimic the pattern seen on the floor of the Wythe Hotel.
Custom envelope calligraphy was used for addresses. – always a guest favorite!
Vibrant, summer floral postage to pair with the theme of the invitation suite.
Giving our brides and grooms a space to bring in their creativity and personality is the most rewarding part of what we do. They are the storyteller giving their guests a sneak peek into what’s ahead by adding the delicate details of their favorite colors, favorite seasons, favorite places, and styles to a customized wedding invitation suite.
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!
If you’re looking for what’s trending in Save the Date projects- you’ll love this.
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!
A custom wedding invitation is as unique to a couple as a fingerprint. It belongs to them and there is simply no other invite like it.
White Ink has been specializing in custom invites for several years, and each process is as exciting as the one before. Seeing our brides and grooms incorporate distinctive and meaningful details into their wedding invitations and make their visions come to life is easily the best part of our job.
The custom invitation suite we created for White Ink couple, Alyssa and Jared, is a beautiful example of what it looks like when we pull together unique textures, tones, florals, and calligraphy that speak to the personality of a couple and what inspires them.
“Nothing says ‘timeless southern wedding’ more than blue and white hydrangeas.”
What Inspires a Custom Wedding Invitation Suite?
The inspiration behind the design of custom wedding invitations aims to reflect the theme of a client’s big day. For Alyssa and Jared, that meant choosing details that could blend perfectly into their end-of-summer, southern nuptials, which included a gorgeous summer wedding reception at the iconic Hermitage Hotel in Nashville. Nothing says “timeless southern wedding” more than blue and white hydrangeas!
From top to bottom, the entire suite is giving southern living with a kiss of Nantucket floral vibes! Each layer is an absolute treat for the eyes with florals peeking from every corner.
If you’re familiar with the motif of a traditional southern wedding, you’ll know that more is always better- especially when it comes to florals! This invitation suite did not disappoint. From the envelope liner to the vellum gatefold, these invites are blooming with summery, southern florals.
By giving us an in-depth dive into the details and design of the grandmillennial aesthetic of their wedding, Alyssa and Jared were able to achieve the classic elements and charm they envisioned for their custom wedding invitations. We always work closely with our couples to make each project nothing short of special.
It’s all in the Details.
We are thrilled when it’s time to roll up our sleeves and begin the process of designing the custom wedding invitation of our clients dream. This is what we love to do and it’s why we’re here!
Let’s get into details that perfectly pulled Alyssa and Jared’s invitation suite together to pair with their classic southern, summer wedding day.
Spot calligraphy in dark blue ink addressed the dusty-blue toned envelopes.
We created the dark blue envelope liner that boasted baby blue and white summer florals. Envelope liners are always an eye-catching experience for guests!
A vellum gatefold is used to clutch the invitation suite. The soft transparent texture complete with southern florals easily elevates the elegance of the invites.
A custom wax seal added to the charm and texture of the vellum gatefold.
The custom monogram located atop the main invitation is digitally printed. Customized invitation artwork like this can pack a powerful punch in the uniqueness of an invitation suite.
The lettering throughout the invitation suite is done in a soft silver hue using thermography text- a process that is used to mimic the look of engraved lettering.
Thermography- Did you Know?
Thermographic printing is a printing technique that uses heat to slightly raise the lettering off of paper or cardstock adding to the texture and finish of an invite. It’s like adding an instant layer of luxury to your invitation suite!
When it comes to custom wedding invitations, White Ink has you covered. We have extensive experience in what it takes to create the exact invite our clients envision. Whether the theme is boho chic or traditionally southern, we know how to make an invitation suite that is uniquely 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!
We have been looking forward to taking you guys behind the scenes of this incredibly whimsical floral-centered 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!
Whimsical Floral-Centered Wedding
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 most of the details throughout their big day. To begin, White Ink Calligraphy + Co. 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 attention to detail and your guests DO notice it.
The Seating Chart
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!
Reception Details by White Ink Calligraphy + Co.
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. 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 floral-centered wedding 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!
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!
