california whimsy
z + C
southern california
z + C
southern california
z + C
southern california
california whimsy
california whimsy - the design
The Design
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Zoe had approached us to design stationery for her fall wedding at The Madrona and really wanted something whimsical yet art-forward. She also wanted to pay tribute to her and her fiance's Filipino and Greek heritages.
Zoe had approached us to design stationery for her fall wedding at The Madrona and really wanted something whimsical yet art-forward. She also wanted to pay tribute to her and her fiance's Filipino and Greek heritages.
We loved working with Ashley Smith and her team at Ashley Smith Events, and were very inspired by the colors and details they were dreaming up for the event.
We loved working with Ashley Smith and her team at Ashley Smith Events, and were very inspired by the colors and details they were dreaming up for the event.
We loved working with Ashley Smith and her team at Ashley Smith Events, and were very inspired by the colors and details they were dreaming up for the event.
Wedding Planning & Design:
Ashley Smith Events
Photography:
AJ Tamari
Wedding Planning & Design:
Ashley Smith Events
Photography:
AJ Tamari
Wedding Planning & Design:
Ashley Smith Events
Photography:
AJ Tamari
california whimsy - the inspiration
california whimsy
The Inspiration
NOTES FROM OUR DESIGN CALL:
THE MADRONA DESIGN DETAILS | WHIMSICAL FLORALS | GREEK CULTURE | FILIPINO CULTURE | GARDEN PARTY | DRESS BY PAUL NADAL | GRANDFATHER DESIGNED WATCHES FOR CARTIER | POOR THINGS MOVIE | LUKE EDWARD HALL VIBES | NAPA CALLIFORNIA | FALL | JEWEL TONES
THE MADRONA DESIGN DETAILS | WHIMSICAL FLORALS | GREEK CULTURE | FILIPINO CULTURE | GARDEN PARTY | DRESS BY PAUL NADAL | GRANDFATHER DESIGNED WATCHES FOR CARTIER | POOR THINGS MOVIE | LUKE EDWARD HALL VIBES | NAPA CALLIFORNIA | FALL | JEWEL TONES
THE MADRONA DESIGN DETAILS | WHIMSICAL FLORALS | GREEK CULTURE | FILIPINO CULTURE | GARDEN PARTY | DRESS BY PAUL NADAL | GRANDFATHER DESIGNED WATCHES FOR CARTIER | POOR THINGS MOVIE | LUKE EDWARD HALL VIBES | NAPA CALLIFORNIA | FALL | JEWEL TONES
the mood board we made:
california whimsy
Invitation Suite
We created a custom invitation suite for Zoe & Colton featuring a rich color palette and inspired by their love for art and whimsy, the venue itself, and including nods to their Greek and Filipino cultures.
In the Suite:
Hand dyed silk ribbon
Vintage tapestry as the envelope liner
Custom illustrations for all the cards
Custom die-cut details card
Premium cardstock
Hand dyed silk ribbon
Vintage tapestry as the envelope liner
Custom illustrations for all the cards
Custom die-cut details card
Premium cardstock
Hand dyed silk ribbon
Vintage tapestry as the envelope liner
Custom illustrations for all the cards
Custom die-cut details card
Premium cardstock
"ISABEL WAS AN ABSOLUTE DREAM TO WORK WITH."
- The bride in VOGUE
"ISABEL WAS AN ABSOLUTE DREAM TO WORK WITH."
- The bride in VOGUE
california whimsy - the invitations
california whimsy
Day Of Papers
It was our pleasure to work alongside Ashley Smith Events to create Day-Of stationery for the wedding. We kept to the spirit of the overall wedding vibe we dreamed up with our mood board, while altering the design directions slightly for every event's unique aesthetic.
It was our pleasure to work alongside Ashley Smith Events to create Day-Of stationery for the wedding. We kept to the spirit of the overall wedding vibe we dreamed up with our mood board, while altering the design directions slightly for every event's unique aesthetic.
It was our pleasure to work alongside Ashley Smith Events to create Day-Of stationery for the wedding. We kept to the spirit of the overall wedding vibe we dreamed up with our mood board, while altering the design directions slightly for every event's unique aesthetic.
STATIONERY CREATED:
WELCOME BAG TAGS with tassels
ITINERARIES with fun cutouts
Rehearsal Dinner MENU SIGNS
Rehearsal Dinner PLACE CARDS
Welcome Party Dinner MENU SIGNS
Ceremony PLACE CARDS
Ceremony PROGRAMS
PLACE CARDS for Reception Escort Display
Reception TABLE NUMBER SIGNS
Reception Letterpressed MENUS and PLACE CARDS
Reception BAR MENU SIGN
WELCOME BAG TAGS with tassels
ITINERARIES with fun cutouts
Rehearsal Dinner MENU SIGNS
Rehearsal Dinner PLACE CARDS
Welcome Party Dinner MENU SIGNS
Ceremony PLACE CARDS
Ceremony PROGRAMS
PLACE CARDS for Reception Escort Display
Reception TABLE NUMBER SIGNS
Reception Letterpressed MENUS and PLACE CARDS
Reception BAR MENU SIGN
WELCOME BAG TAGS with tassels
ITINERARIES with fun cutouts
Rehearsal Dinner MENU SIGNS
Rehearsal Dinner PLACE CARDS
Welcome Party Dinner MENU SIGNS
Ceremony PLACE CARDS
Ceremony PROGRAMS
PLACE CARDS for Reception Escort Display
Reception TABLE NUMBER SIGNS
Reception Letterpressed MENUS and PLACE CARDS
Reception BAR MENU SIGN
Rehearsal Dinner: simple designs with pops of blue
Border motifs and fonts that connect to the invitation suite
Table Number borders inspired by the invitation design and the bride's great-great-grandfather's work designing for Cartier watches
Letterpressed double-thick menus with a custom illustration inspired by lace and the custom Papel Picado by visual artist Karina Puente
Rehearsal Dinner: simple designs with pops of blue
Border motifs and fonts that connect to the invitation suite
Table Number borders inspired by the invitation design and the bride's great-great-grandfather's work designing for Cartier watches
It was our pleasure to work alongside Ashley Smith Events to create Day-Of stationery for the wedding. We kept to the spirit of the overall wedding vibe we dreamed up with our mood board, while altering the design directions slightly for every event's unique aesthetic.
STATIONERY CREATED:
WELCOME BAG TAGS with tassels
ITINERARIES with fun cutouts
Rehearsal Dinner MENU SIGNS
Rehearsal Dinner PLACE CARDS
Welcome Party Dinner MENU SIGNS
Ceremony PLACE CARDS
Ceremony PROGRAMS
PLACE CARDS for Reception Escort Display
Reception TABLE NUMBER SIGNS
Reception Letterpressed MENUS and PLACE CARDS
Reception BAR MENU SIGN
Letterpressed double-thick menus with a custom illustration inspired by lace and the custom Papel Picado by visual artist Karina Puente
california whimsy - day-of paper goods
california whimsy
The Wedding
Wedding Planning & Design:
Ashley Smith Events
Photography:
AJ Tamari
Wedding Planning & Design:
Ashley Smith Events
Photography:
AJ Tamari
california whimsy - the wedding
tuscan romance
A + T
tuscany, italy
A + T
tuscany, italy
A + T
tuscany, italy
tuscan romance
tuscan romance - the design
The Design
Adriana sent us inspiration while she was visiting Italy, snapping pics of the architecture and gorgeous frescoes. We wanted to play with romance and color and for the suite to be a love letter to Italy.
Wedding Planning:
parade wedding
Photography:
zonzo studio
Wedding Planning:
parade wedding
Photography:
zonzo studio
Wedding Planning:
parade wedding
Photography:
zonzo studio
tuscan romance - the inspiration
tuscan romance
The Inspiration
NOTES FROM OUR DESIGN CALL:
playful / romantic / blue + colors to compliment / italian frescoes / inspo from her engagement ring
playful / romantic / blue + colors to compliment / italian frescoes / inspo from her engagement ring
playful / romantic / blue + colors to compliment / italian frescoes / inspo from her engagement ring
the mood board we made:
tuscan romance
Invitation Suite
The custom invitation suite for Adriana & Lewis included an ornate, illustrated border inspired by Italian frescoes and romantic, draping florals.
In the Suite:
Hand dyed silk ribbon
Illustrated invitation card
Illustrated details card
Envelope with a pearly scheen
Envelope liner
Hand dyed silk ribbon
Illustrated invitation card
Illustrated details card
Envelope with a pearly scheen
Envelope liner
Hand dyed silk ribbon
Illustrated invitation card
Illustrated details card
Envelope with a pearly scheen
Envelope liner
Isabel felt like a friend who I could just bounce ideas off of and we could feed off each others creativity. There were also many times where I just handed her the reigns and let her take over for what she thought was best given my vibe and she nailed it every single time.
- The bride
"Isabel felt like a friend who I could just bounce ideas off of and we could feed off each others creativity. There were also many times where I just handed her the reigns and let her take over for what she thought was best given my vibe and she nailed it every single time."
- The bride
tuscan romance - the invitations
tuscan romance
The Wedding
Wedding Planning:
parade wedding
Photography:
zonzo studio
Wedding Planning & Design:
Ashley Smith Events
Photography:
AJ Tamari
tuscan romance - the wedding
dracula chic
l + J
Los angeles, california
l + J
Los angeles, california
l + J
Los angeles, california
dracula chic
dracula chic - the design
The Design
Laura and James were getting married in the iconic Hotel Roosevelt in LA. They loved Halloween and wanted to reflect that, but didn't want cheesy Halloween invites. So we suggested something that looks like Dracula threw the party himself.
Wedding Planning:
best day ever la
Photography:
birdee
Wedding Planning:
best day ever la
Photography:
birdee
Wedding Planning:
best day ever la
Photography:
birdee
dracula chic - the inspiration
dracula chic
The Inspiration
NOTES FROM OUR DESIGN CALL:
moody / romantic / vampires / halloween / gothic / pops of red / vintage / dracula / not too theme-y
moody / romantic / vampires / halloween / gothic / pops of red / vintage / dracula / not too theme-y
moody / romantic / vampires / halloween / gothic / pops of red / vintage / dracula / not too theme-y
the mood board we made:
dracula chic
Invitation Suite
We illustrated a vintage-style border with bats, the night sky, wine, figs, and other motifs they wanted. The illustration style was inspired by an antique book. We finished it with a red satin ribbon and a dramatic red wax seal.
In the Suite:
Invite card with handmade paper
Details card with handmade paper
Satin ribbon
Wax seal
Envelopes with a vintage artwork envelope liner
Invite card with handmade paper
Details card with handmade paper
Satin ribbon
Wax seal
Envelopes with a vintage artwork envelope liner
Invite card with handmade paper
Details card with handmade paper
Satin ribbon
Wax seal
Envelopes with a vintage artwork envelope liner
Everything was so perfect and beautiful. Our invitation suite was one of my favorite things about our wedding.
- The bride
"Everything was so perfect and beautiful. Our invitation suite was one of my favorite things about our wedding."
- The bride
dracula chic - the invitations
dracula chic
The Wedding
Wedding Planning:
best day ever la
Photography:
birdee
Wedding Planning:
best day ever la
Photography:
birdee
dracula chic - the wedding
positano whimsy
S + Z
positano, italy
S + Z
positano, italy
S + Z
positano, italy
positano whimsy
positano whimsy - the design
The Design
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We loved working with Sarah and Zack on their invitations and day-of paper goods. They had their wedding in their favorite place in the world - Positano, Italy. They wanted touches of bees and butterfles.
We loved working with Sarah and Zack on their invitations and day-of paper goods. They had their wedding in their favorite place in the world - Positano, Italy. They wanted touches of bees and butterfles.
We loved working with Sarah and Zack on their invitations and day-of paper goods. They had their wedding in their favorite place in the world - Positano, Italy. They wanted touches of bees and butterfles.
Wedding Planning & Design:
smith james events
Photography:
sarah lawless
Wedding Planning & Design:
smith james events
Photography:
sarah lawless
Wedding Planning & Design:
smith james events
Photography:
sarah lawless
positano whimsy - the inspiration
positano whimsy
The Inspiration
NOTES FROM OUR DESIGN CALL:
butterflies | playful colors | vintage type | honey bees
butterflies | playful colors | vintage type | honey bees
butterflies | playful colors | vintage type | honey bees
the mood board we made:
positano whimsy
Invitation Suite
We were inspired by the tablecloth sourced for the wedding (below), the florals chosen for the event, and the sentimental meaning of butterflies and honeybees to the couple.
In the Suite:
Custom invitation on handmade paper
Custom details card on handmade paper
Envelope with calligraphy
Vintage stamps
Envelope with vintage art envelope liner
Custom invitation on handmade paper
Custom details card on handmade paper
Envelope with calligraphy
Vintage stamps
Envelope with vintage art envelope liner
Custom invitation on handmade paper
Custom details card on handmade paper
Envelope with calligraphy
Vintage stamps
Envelope with vintage art envelope liner
"One of the best parts of having our wedding was meeting you and what you created for us."
- The bride
"One of the best parts of having our wedding was meeting you and what you created for us."
- The bride
positano whimsy - the invitations
positano whimsy
Day Of Papers
We created menus with illustrations that called back to the invitation suite. It was printed on handmade paper.
positano whimsy- day-of paper goods
positano whimsy
The Wedding
Wedding Planning & Design:
Ashley Smith Events
Photography:
AJ Tamari
Wedding Planning & Design:
Ashley Smith Events
Photography:
AJ Tamari
Wedding Planning & Design:
Ashley Smith Events
Photography:
AJ Tamari
positano whimsy - the wedding
artful in la
K + G
los angeles
K + G
los angeles
K + G
los angeles
artful in la
artful in la - the design
The Design
We created custom Save the Dates and Invitations for Kennedy, aka. @gowneyedgirl on Instagram, a bridal stylist and influencer. It was such a beautiful concept with gorgeous earth tones and textures. We were honored to be a part of such a talented vendor team.
We created custom Save the Dates and Invitations for Kennedy, aka. @gowneyedgirl on Instagram, a bridal stylist and influencer. It was such a beautiful concept with gorgeous earth tones and textures. We were honored to be a part of such a talented vendor team.
We created custom Save the Dates and Invitations for Kennedy, aka. @gowneyedgirl on Instagram, a bridal stylist and influencer. It was such a beautiful concept with gorgeous earth tones and textures. We were honored to be a part of such a talented vendor team.
Wedding Planning & Design:
jove meyer
Photography:
norman and blake
Wedding Planning & Design:
jove meyer
Photography:
norman and blake
Wedding Planning & Design:
jove meyer
Photography:
norman and blake
artful in la
Save the Dates
These fun Save the Dates were inspired by victorian puzzle purses. The invite card held these fold-out pieces that held the couple's favorite book quotes inside.
These fun Save the Dates were inspired by victorian puzzle purses. The invite card held these fold-out pieces that held the couple's favorite book quotes inside.
These fun Save the Dates were inspired by victorian puzzle purses. The invite card held these fold-out pieces that held the couple's favorite book quotes inside.
"It's really amazing to be able to collaborate with such a creative mind, isabel has been a wonder to work with and i'm so grateful to have her as a partner in this process."
- The bride in an IG post about her Saves
"It's really amazing to be able to collaborate with such a creative mind, isabel has been a wonder to work with and i'm so grateful to have her as a partner in this process."
- The bride in her Instagram Post about her Saves
artful in la - the save the dates
artful in la
Invitation Suite
The invitation suite had 4 panels that included a venue illustration, florals, and cut-outs. The other side of the invitation had sheet music from a piece the groom loves. The vintage stamp suite included an Edgar Allan Poe stamp as a nod to the couple's love of literature.
The invitation suite had 4 panels that included a venue illustration, florals, and cut-outs. The other side of the invitation had sheet music from a piece the groom loves. The vintage stamp suite included an Edgar Allan Poe stamp as a nod to the couple's love of literature.
The invitation suite had 4 panels that included a venue illustration, florals, and cut-outs. The other side of the invitation had sheet music from a piece the groom loves. The vintage stamp suite included an Edgar Allan Poe stamp as a nod to the couple's love of literature.
In the Suite:
Double-sided four-panel invitation with custom illustration and cutouts.
Velvet ribbon
Vintage stamps
Earth-toned envelopes
Double-sided four-panel invitation with custom illustration and cutouts.
Velvet ribbon
Vintage stamps
Earth-toned envelopes
Double-sided four-panel invitation with custom illustration and cutouts.
Velvet ribbon
Vintage stamps
Earth-toned envelopes
artful in la - the invitations
artful in la
The Wedding
Wedding Planning & Design:
jove meyer
Photography:
norman and blake
Wedding Planning & Design:
jove meyer
Photography:
norman and blake
Wedding Planning & Design:
jove meyer
Photography:
norman and blake
artful in la - the wedding
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invitation suite - 2023
invitation suite - 2023
invitation suite - 2023
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photo credit: isabel gates
photo credit: isabel gates
invitation suite - 2024
invitation suite - 2024
invitation suite - 2024
photo credit: isabel gates
photo credit: isabel gates
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invitation suite - 2023
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photo credit: isabel gates
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