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Robin and Ryan’s wedding was the first client wedding I’ve attended that was not a friend or family member. I have to say- they know how to throw a party (and chose some awesome vendors to help them show their guests a great time!) I tagged along with the ladies of the 3bc just to see how everything comes together the day-of. For a girl that normally wraps up her work with the bride and groom a week or so before, watching the entire day come together not only taught me how to provide better service to my brides, but it was really just fun to be there from the almost-beginning to the last guest leaving the reception. It was great to put vendor faces with vendor names (Hi Dan and Steve!) and get to see everyone in action, doing what they do best.

Robin and Ryan came to me looking for something elegant, but something unique and that looked like “them.” We started by picking a black backing paper that had a slight texture to it. That pebble-like texture was then paired with a smooth satin wine colored ribbon to add some depth to the entire piece.

After taking in the considerations the events of the weekend, we separated the invitation into 3 sections: Invitation, Itinerary and Information/RSVP. The RSVP was perforated to keep all of the pieces of the suite together and was then folded up into the Information card.

All of the pieces were then, literally, wrapped up and tied with a bow. Add a little bling to the monogram and you’ve got yourself a lovely little New Year’s Day wedding invitation.

The popcorn bar was a hit- great work Marti!

Photography: JMM Photography

Florist and Popcorn Bar: Marti’s Floral Design

Planning: Creative Afflairs

Make-Up: Cincy Make Up

Video: Poetic Cinema

DJ and Lighting: Steve Bender

Cake: Bonbonerie

Church: Covenant-First Presbyterian Church

Reception Venue: Millenium Hotel

It’s no lie that every designer loves a client that will allow her to go outside the norm and use a few tricks in her bag that don’t get used very often. I chomp at the bit when these clients come to me not only having a vision, but an appreciation for what I can do and the trust to just let me “do my thing.”

Marti approached me about helping out with her in-law’s 40th wedding anniversary invitations after finding out we share a mutual wedding client. She gave me her ideas, stressed that the guests needed to remember it was a surprise and then let me get to work.

After a few inquiries on different printing methods, we decided to go with a nice gold ink printed on a jewel toned metallic amethyst paper. I used a matching gold paper with amethyst ink for the “Surprise tag” attached to a sheer ribbon.

For the table settings, we used the gold as a backing to metallic cream paper with a jewel toned blue for the type. I then punched out small utensils at the bottom of the menu to give a little extra kick. Bottles of Maker’s Mark were given to guests with a gold tag suggesting “The Secret to 40 Years of Marriage.”

A huge thank you goes out to Jacalyn of JMM Photography for providing me with photos! You can find both Marti and Jacalyn (along with their partner in crime, Tiesha with Creative Afflairs) down in Newport!