It is an exciting weekend for this event planner — our save the dates went into the mail! I wanted to share them with you as they were designed and crafted by yours truly. I went back and forth several times with the idea of creating them myself. I certainly have the means and tools to do so, but as any artist knows, it isn’t easy to take on your own projects. I searched endlessly for an easy way out and couldn’t find anything that I simply had to have, so, it was off to Illustrator to begin designing!
I wanted to tie in our wedding’s color scheme with the save the dates so I went with varying shades of purple, gold, and white. After many designs, Mike and I really loved this one the most. It has a very subtle vintage feel and gives a peak into the romantic vintage-style fete we are planning! So, without further adieu, here are our save the dates! Be sure to click the images for a larger version!
The beautiful hand calligraphy envelope seals in shimmery gold metallic card stock. These gorgeous creations were made by the very talented Lisa Ridgely of Pen & Ink Calligraphy out of Westminster, Maryland. I found Lisa through her etsy.com shop and knew that these envelope seals were the one touch of glam our envelopes needed. She was such a doll to work with and I can’t wait to recommend her services to my brides. Thanks Lisa!
I’ve already started receiving phone calls about how much our guests love them which makes me so thrilled. I hope you enjoyed them too!
[…] It is an exciting weekend for this event planner — our save the dates went into the mail! I wanted to share them with you as they were designed and crafted by yours truly. I went back and forth several times with the idea of creating them myself. I certainly have the means and tools to do so, but as any artist knows, it isn’t easy to take on your own projects. I searched endlessly for an easy way out and couldn’t find anything that I simply had to have, so, it was off to Illustrator to begin de Source: http://eventjubilee.com/2008/11/a-bit-of-vintage-our-save-the-dates/ […]
I love them! They’re perfect. You did a fantastic job. :)
Candice, these came out beautifully! Very pretty colors – I really love that envelope lining! I’m so glad that you like the seals! They really look great on the purple envelopes!
Thanks for mentioning my calligraphy!
– Lisa
Wow, these are awesome! Did you design them yourself??
Candice – I love it! I can’t wait to see all of your lovely wedding details next year!
The colors are great especially when you use varying shades of purple! The vintage-look is so elegant, too.
Love them. Great job in designing these…they’re beautiful!
So different! Love ’em!
LOVE these! What amazing design. You must be so excited to make it official with your first mailing. ;)
Candice, these are so adorable! You did a wonderful job, they turned out just beautiful. I especially love the envelope liner and the Betty Davis stamp. What a fun extra touch!