Tuesday, July 14, 2009

....More Than Just Looking Nice; It Is An Art

Calligraphy is about more than just looking nice, it is an art. When it comes to Invitations thoughts vary: "the importance of an invitation" (http://calligraphyrae2.blogspot.com)
Some think that they are a very significant part of their wedding and understand the tradition of today and yester-year, some DON'T think about the invitation or the importance until there is a rush and they are down to the wire and nerves are rattled while some actually KNOW EVERYTHING but think because the invitation is "small".... but yet a VERY important part of your wedding, that there is nothing to it.

Can you imagine inviting 350-500 Guests without sending an(y) invitation??? Only a handful of Guests' are there only because they heard someone else say that there was going to be a wedding, Like back in the day when they announced it in the streets?

You wanted your wedding to be absolutely gorgeous with cream and white hues; silver and gold accents, roses, crystals, evening gowns, black tie, just everything you wanted and all of your friends and family were not there to share with you and your fiance' this wonderful day that you have been planning.

Your family and friends would be hurt you would be hurt. Your fiance' is hurt, his family and friends are hurt.

Calligraphy is an art that is more than just sitting down and quickly writing out words....each letter is it's own, a lot of concentration will go into the formation of each individual letter to make a unique, one of a kind, totally original work of art. From your Invitations, if your budget allows, throughout the entire Wedding and into the Reception.

Brides' that I have worked with on their wedding (hey, I hope all is well with you gals) they already knew what they wanted, how they wanted it and on top of that were an absolute blast to work with. The reaction is usually very similar....once she gets a look at the finished product she will call me and say they are beautiful! But AFTER the wedding I hear an excitement and appreciation (not for me but for the art) when I am told with an overjoyed voice about the how they felt because of how their guests' felt. A great feeling to be such a hit through something so beautiful and graceful, Calligraphy.

Calligraphy is an art form that speaks more than words but volumes about the Bride, about the Wedding, their Guests' and much more. An authenticity that can not be met from using a computer font. Oh yes they are pretty, neat, stylish....HOWEVER, computer fonts are NOT original like handwritten calligraphy with the imperfections that say everything you wanted your invitations to say and then some.

Calligraphy is a tasteful extra that is understood and appreciated by MOST Brides' (and mom's) who request it.

You Don't Get A Second Chance To Make A First Impression

Monday, June 29, 2009

Wedding At The Greenbrier, Follow Up


This is the follow up to The Greenbrier Wedding, what a venue! A day at The Greenbrier is awesome! Tara's wedding turned out Great!

The photographer was Rebecca Devono who did an EXCELLENT job.

This is a picture of the table set up with the cards that I did in Spencerian Script.

I hope you take a minute to see the gorgeous pictures of the wedding.

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Organic, Gifts, B and B, farm, MY FAVORITE


Being the cotton freak that I am, I went to buy some sheets, curtains and look around and I left with all my stuff from Mary Janes Home collections. Made with organic cotton...so the .org goes with the site name.

I looked up the site and have to say it is at the top of my list for favorite sites, being number 1. Depending on where your from and where/how you grew up it will take you back to your roots.

I like to call it "keeping it real" with all the tips, products, gifts and so much more that I could write about but by the time I finished you will have already clicked the link Mary Janes Farm to see for yourself.

I hope everybody goes to the site if you are not already familiar with it and check it out. Let me know what you think of it.

photo from http://www.maryjanesfarm.org

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Spencerian Script


I had the opportunity again to spend a couple of days learning about Spencerian Script by, in my opinion one of the best...Pat Blair. She is the only person who has ever told me anything about "pointed pen." And if you don't know who she is I will keep you in suspense until you google her...
I totally enjoyed both days and I hope to do it again some time. :-)

Learning more about Spencerian Script which is my favorite style of writing, I guess I am captivated by it. I think it is a "dainty" style with just enough detail to make it the most elegant style of script there is. Not too much--Not too little...


Saturday, April 25, 2009

A MUST HAVE.... OMG!!!

A MUST HAVE....ESPECIALLY IF YOUR GETTING MARRIED!!!!

A while back I added Ponytail Pearls to my Blog, Facebook, and Website.

WELL I JUST GOT MY OWN PONYTAIL PEARLS!!!!!

I LOVE THEM!!! I got pink Akoya pearls. They are 8 to 9 mm and absolutely GORGEOUS!

SHHH!!! But everybody (the women) in my family are all getting them for gifts for Christmas.

And of course my mom is getting hers on MOTHER'S DAY!!!!

She can have your pearls drilled and ready usually within 1-3 days, various sizes for thicker or thin hair, a variety of colors....They are awesome!!



Friday, April 17, 2009

Jennifer Colina Photography


OK, Little White Book is one my favorite blogs that I follow. There are a lot of things in a lot of blogs that I absolutely love. While I was reading the "Little White Book" news...these pics caught my eye. I clicked, read and now blogging about the blog....then going to add another favorite.

The photographer that took the pictures of Courtney and her husband did such an excellent job that I sent an email letting them know that when you look at the photographs you can almost feel the love! I absolutely think they all are beautiful!

If you get a chance to take a look "c" you can click on the Little White Book above or go straight to Jennifer Colina Photography's site and/or blog.


This is just one of the boards that I got from Little White Book's blog; Photographer is Jennifer Colina.

I hope that you all take a minute to check them out....I like pretty stuff :-)



Saturday, April 4, 2009

The Greenbrier Wedding



The Greenbrier in West Virginia, Defining Luxury since 1778

ONE of my favorite Brides to work with was Tara. I am going to show the invitations and place cards now and will post Tara's wedding pics later.
Tara, I wish you the best and hope you keep in touch :-)



These were written in Spencerian Script. A truly elegant font that was perfect for this wedding. An old script that suits a Greenbrier Wedding perfect.