It’s true. Our aesthetic is usually a light an airy one. However, when Jenna and Raleigh came to us with this color palette in mind, we jumped at the chance to bring their vision to life. Instead of using a watercolor and text on the same side of their invitation, we used the watercolor on […]

A custom watercolor monogram on the main invitation paired perfectly with our painted portrait of Villa Woodbine on the envelope liner. We continued the art and design throughout the wedding day in their custom cocktail napkins, table numbers, menus, match books and seating chart. PHOTOGRAPHY: Evan Rich Photography VENUE: Villa Woodbine PLANNER: Soco Alicea FLORALS: […]

Watercolor art was used throughout Marissa and Matt’s Santa Rosa Beach wedding to set the tone for their coastal nuptials. The envelopes were adorned with a painted beach scene. Guests found their way around town with a custom watercolor map and their venue was highlighted beautifully on a belly band that held the suite neatly […]

Kiersten and Jeff were married in an intimate setting at the Chateau de Courtomer in Normandy, France. Having a smaller wedding with fewer guests let them treat each one like royalty when it came to their reception, accommodations and stationery. Photography credit: Kate Andrews Photography

Hand-torn edges, custom pen and ink artwork, and a subtle color palette all bring true elegance to Catie and Scott’s wedding at the Saint Paul Cathedral. VENDORS: PHOTOGRAPHER: @Jules.La FLOWERS: @inkandivydesigns COORDINATION: @jules lacroix VENUE: @landmarkcenter DRAPERY AND LIGHTING: @ultimateevents ART AND STATIONERY: @ivoryisledesigns

Two things to keep in mind for invitations: 1️⃣ Invitations don’t always have to be card stock. 2️⃣ Printing doesn’t always have to be ink.  Shannon and Evan chose the gorgeous combination of gold foil stamping on acrylic invitations, all held gently in a black velvet pocket.  And the whole day was just heavenly. Venue […]

The single most special, unforgettable and expensive event in most of our lives is the day we marry our significant other. On average, a typical wedding will likely set you back about $40,000. The nuptials detailed below, however, are anything but typical. For some, mostly royals, celebrities and wealthy business types, a wedding’s not a […]

Seventeen years ago, when I first launched Ivory Isle Designs, though I didn’t realize it at the time, I was following a path that had been set for me long before I was even born. Art is embedded deep in my family’s DNA and as a third-generation artist, I am proud to follow in the […]

Place Cards vs Escort Cards vs Seating Chart What is the difference and which is right for you? Each of these serve as a way of your guest finding their seat, but each have a different purpose and reason for use. The Basics: Place Cards – Cards that have your guests’ names and/or meal choices. […]

Although wording your wedding invitations correctly is important, there’s no need to stress about it. They are traditionally written in formal, third-person language. Although at first they might seem complicated, invitations honestly don’t require Shakespeare-level wordsmithing. Follow these few simple steps and guidelines, and you’ll be done in no time! First, here’s a checklist of […]