Chicago Themed Wedding Invitations

Chicago Themed Wedding Invitations Introducing our Chicago Themed Wedding Invitations. The new additions to the watercolor line feature original artwork of Chicago’s famous skyline. The Chicago Themed Wedding Invitations include a view from the Lincoln Park Lagoon on a perfect day for a wedding, Chicago’s Gold Coast featuring the Hancock building and a skyline view […]

Yellow & Gray Wedding Invitation

A gray pocketfold with a vellum wrap makes a modern and sophisticated wedding invite. This  lovely couple was tying the knot at the Ivy Room in Chicago.   We decided to use the ivy in the design and gave it a new twist by depicting it in the wedding colors of yellow and gray. A map […]

Pink Gerbera Daisy Invitation

  A pretty handpainted invitation featuring pink gerbera daisies and peonies. The bride requested hot pink daisies and we intensified the color with a touch of raspberry sparkle to highlight the center of the acrylic daisy. The floral design was added to the bold pink and black color scheme to add a romantic flair.  The […]

Vendor Spotlight: Artistic Floral Design

I often get asked about vendors that do quality work and I will be spotlighting some of them in this blog. I have known Valerie, the owner of Artistic Floral Design, for several years and I have always found her designs a source of inspiration. She uses fresh quality flowers and there is always something […]

Red & Ivory Placecards

Here are the red & ivory placecards designed for a December wedding. The ivory cardstock was die cut and embossed to match the classic look of the Christmas Wedding Programs. The interior of the placecards told guests that a donation was made to a local charity by the bride and groom in lieu of favors.

Christmas Wedding Programs

I just wanted to post some photos of some work I recently finished for a December wedding at St. Charles Country Club. The program is Pomegranate red with Pearl ribbon. The interior was done with metallic Pearl paper. The label is embossed at the edges. It created a very elegant timeless look! I took some […]

Invitation Monogram with Crystal

Although monograms date back to about 350 BC, I am happy to say they are still going strong in the world of weddings. In the hands of a designer monograms can go from plain and boring to real head turners. Monograms add a classic and elegant look to invitations but I like to add a […]

Floral Bridesmaid Dress Inspiration

The new trend in bridesmaid dresses is floral prints.  You may have seen them in a number of ads in current magazines. They fit so well with this years trend for soft and romantic. Totally feminine, they can add to the theme of any wedding whether it be Vintage, Art Deco, Country or Beach. Prints […]