One of my favorite invitation suites was recently featured on Magnolia Rouge. When I was invited to be part of this photo shoot, I knew it would a great chance to mix a bold watercolor pattern, elegant typography, and botanical illustrations. To hint at the safari theme, a gold giraffe silhouette sits atop the RSVP card and vintage postage stamps adorn the envelopes. 

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Graceline provided gorgeous calligraphy. | Olivia Leigh Photography was the woman behind the lens. | J29 Events coordinated and styled. | See the rest of the vendor list here. 

As we approach Spring, that lovely season of wedding celebrations, I want to share a handful of carefully curated invitation themes. My design process begins with collecting inspiration, then paring down until a few cohesive ideas for an invitation suite really shine. 

For this specific theme, I am imagining a Spring or Late Summer outdoor soiree. The light filters through the vines that grow along a lovely garden wall, and the background for the garden ceremony is a centuries-old French Chateau. This inspiration includes rich textures, flora, typography with a nod to vintage French ephemera, and a candle-lit reception. Picture the combination of symmetrical  architecture softened by the line of a blossoming rose: a perfect setting to gather and linger into the warm evening.