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Wedding Sparrow + la Happy

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A few months back I had the pleasure of working with a fabulous team of wedding vendors organized by Sara, the editor/founder of Wedding Sparrow (a seriously lovely wedding blog, check it out!). The result of the collaboration was this out-of-this-world, beautiful shoot shot on the English country side.

©lahappy_weddingsparrow_1I calligraphied the invitation set, menus and place cards in gray ink on cream paper in a modern romantic lettering. I love how simple the paper goods are when paired with the incredibly lovely florals by Bo Boutique Florals . …oh and that Claire Pettibone dress? Amazing!

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©lahappy_weddingsparrow_3I love all of the bright details against the earthy-tones of a gray countryside. I love how Sara kept the styling so simple – what a breath of fresh air! The photography by Aneta Mak is so beautiful. I love the way she captured all the little details of the table. I just adore this shoot! Check out the entire thing on Wedding Sparrow!

Vendors: Photography: Aneta Mak // Floral design and styling: Bo Boutique / /Stationery & Calligraphy: La Happy // Styling and coordination: Wedding Sparrow // Dresses: Claire Pettibone courtesy of Exquisite Bridal Couture // Hair and Make Up:Deborah Bennett // Table, chairs and church pew: Sweet Dream Events // All other props: Wedding Sparrow // Model: Ellis Marples // Sourcing: Toast Event Design

Emerald Green, Mint & Gold • Sun Valley Shoot

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Recently I was able to work with some friends, the O’Malleys (who also happen to be incredibly talented photographers), on a styled shoot in Sun Valley at the Idaho Rocky Mountain Ranch. I was so thrilled with the photos, the shoot and all the beautiful details. The wedding stationery and calligraphy were inspired by a mint, emerald green and gold color palette. The cream cotton cardstock featured a gold monogram in a vintage wreath. The calligraphy on the place cards, invitations, drink menus and groom’s letter was scrolled in emerald green ink that had a watercolor feel. I lettered the table menus in gold calligraphy. I think they looked so lovely with the gold and cream vintage plates.

One of my favorite features of the invitation set was the custom ceramic tags I made to match the monogram on the paper goods. The tags were strung onto mint green silk ribbons and tied around the invitation sets. Sweet little details like that make a set unique! The other unexpected detail was the dotted pattern adorning the envelope liners. The pattern was created with the same emerald ink I used for the calligraphy. Patterns are my passion!  I think the emerald ink beautifully linked all details together and made the set feel elegant yet playful.

If you want to see more head over to the O’Malleys’ blog.

Photography: O’Malley Photographers //  Calligraphy + Stationary: la Happy// Styling + Props: Ira & Lucy Vintage Rentals // Florals + Linens: Taylor’d Events// Wedding Dress + Veil: Wedding Gowns by Daci // Hair + Make-up: Danielle Anspach, Vertu Salon // Cake: The Sweet Crumb // Model: Andra Johnson // Venue: Idaho Rocky Mountain Ranch // Suit: Tuxedos Now // Props: Bellissimo 

 

 

la Happy in Print – Seattle Bride

poppingq1I’m not sure about you but sometimes a card just doesn’t cut it for me (although a beautifully calligraphy+letterpress card does come close). Like when you ask your best girls to be a part of your biggest day… when I was a bride-to-be, I couldn’t find a card that accurately expressed my excitement to have those four girls as my bridesmaids. At the time I was working full-time in the corporate design world, so I didn’t have time to whip something together. In stead, I just called them up and asked them – but I really wish I would have come up with a creative way to pop the bridesmaid question; those girls have been with me through thick and thin, through some really big, life-altering events and continue to be a big part of my life today!

…Which is why these bridesmaid prize ribbons are the bee’s knees. Who wouldn’t want to open up a pretty box to find a beautiful ribbon with their name?! I recently created these prize ribbons for a Seattle Bride Magazine feature because: 1.) I am completely into prize ribbons right now and 2.) Letterpress on a silky, blush pink grosgrain ribbon? YES PLEASE!

I love these little, adorable ribbon pins and think they would be too cute for your ladies to proudly wear to your shower, your bachelorette night or even to the rehearsal (believe me, your officiant will thank me since it serves as a really pretty name tag). They can be made for the guys as well!

Are you interested in custom bridesmaid/groomsmen cards? Let’s chat!

photo via Seattle Bride, letterpress by ilfant press