Calligraphy blog – Page 2

March 6, 2017

Coastal wedding style inspiration ~ sneak peeks!

My life by the sea inspires me every single day. Earlier this year I was asked by lovely Olivia Bossert and Joanne Fleming if I’d like to write some calligraphy for a coastal photoshoot, and of course I said yes. The Cornish coastline where the shoot took place is one of my favourite parts of the country, and memories of walking there last summer inspired the pieces I wrote for Jo and Olivia.

I love that wedding styling has a wider scope than the bits and pieces you ‘should’ have for your day. In fact, I’m all for having nothing that’s expected and everything that’s different. So including antiqued love letters alongside gorgeous mixed florals is right up my street. Writing as art takes hand calligraphy a step away from run of the mill invitation styling, and I loved having the wild and windswept coastline as my inspiration for the stationery.

Neither is a ‘typical’ bridal gown really my thing. The exquisite lace and dreamy colours of Jo Fleming’s gowns take my breath away. Everything about this shoot – not least the stunning images – captures my heart. Here are just a handful of sneak peeks for you to see. The full shoot will be featured on one of the world’s best wedding blogs in a few weeks’ time.

Massive admiration for an amazing team of wedding creatives:

Photographer: Olivia Bossert
Instagram: @oliviabossert
Twitter: @oliviabossert
Facebook: www.facebook.com/oliviabossertphotography

Dresses: Joanne Fleming
Instagram: @joflemingdesign
Twitter: @JoFlemingDesign
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoanneFlemingDesign

Make Up: Ione Kutz
Instagram: @makeupbyione
Twitter: @makeupbyione
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ionealexandramua

Jewellery: Edera Jewelry
Instagram: @ederajewelry
Twitter: @ederajewelry
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EderaJewelry

Flowers: Loulabel
Instagram: @l_o_u_l_a_b_e_l
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Loulabelfd

Models:
Lauren Charman Instagram: @laurenxcharman
Victoria Charman: @victoria.charman

Stationery: By Moon and Tide
Instagram: @bymoonandtide
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/byMoonandTide

March 4, 2017January 31, 2017

Spring is here! Delicious bluebells and spring florals for a beautiful Wild & Painterly wedding invitation!

I can’t wait for spring to truly arrive – my snowdrops and crocuses are adding pretty patches of colour to the lawn outside… but as beautiful as they are, they’re a promise of more glorious colour and fragrance to come… When the bluebells arrive in May and June I’m sure I’m not the only one to fall in love with woodland glades and dream of the prettiest celebrations – the Bluebells invitation brings our dreams of springtime to life with Amy Swann’s sublime floral illustration which is full of the loveliest colour.

Combining bluebells and blossom, wildflowers and pretty leaves in a glorious wreath, the Bluebells invitation from our Wild & Painterly wedding stationery collection will set the scene for your spring or summer wedding, capturing the beauty of woodland flowers and promises of sunshine and romance.

The beautiful Bluebells wedding invitation is available in my online shop from today, and prices start from £2.50 per invitation.
Add a matching RSVP card and hire me to write your envelopes in romantic, modern calligraphy for the perfect finishing touch.

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Competition – win £50 to spend on Wild & Painterly invitations

There’s still time to enter our Wild & Painterly competition – don’t miss your chance to suggest the wedding invitation design of your dreams to be added to our Wild & Painterly collection in the spring! Details are here – Wild & Painterly competition

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March 1, 2017January 31, 2017

A beautiful summer breeze in pretty, bright florals – the Enchantment (Wild & Painterly) wedding invitation

Enchantment is an intricately designed, beautifully painted and wonderfully natural floral wreath invitation. It’s perfect for summer weddings – with vibrant and intricate floral illustration by Amy Swann, this invite sings of summer days in spellbinding colour.

An Wild & Painterly invitation for real nature lovers; this is an English country garden design like no other. Peonies and cornflowers, foxgloves and ferns – if you adore cottage garden style then this timeless wedding invitation is perfect to set the scene for your day.

The beautiful Enchantment wedding invitation is available in my online shop from today, and prices start from £2.50 per invitation.
Add a matching RSVP card and hire me to write your envelopes in romantic, modern calligraphy for the perfect finishing touch.

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Competition – win £50 to spend on Wild & Painterly invitations

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See the full Wild & Painterly wedding invitation collection

February 26, 2017January 31, 2017

Softly textured summer flowers for a pretty and charming illustrated wedding invitation – introducing Secret Garden

A hint of floral love; a twist and swirl of wonderful organic calligraphy – Secret Garden is an invitation for the romantics out there; a hint towards the beauty of your upcoming wedding and a wonderful keepsake to remember your day by.

Two pretty blooms adorn this illustrated wedding invitation which features handwritten calligraphy of your names and a matching RSVP card. Amy Swann’s delicately painted florals are guaranteed to delight your guests; this pretty invitation will set the scene for your flower-filled wedding celebration.

The enchanting Secret Garden wedding invitation is available in my online shop from today, and prices start from £2.50 per invitation.
Add a matching RSVP card and hire me to write your envelopes in romantic, modern calligraphy for the perfect finishing touch.

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Competition – win £50 to spend on Wild & Painterly invitations

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See the full Wild & Painterly wedding invitation collection

February 23, 2017January 31, 2017

Bold and breathtaking – the Classic Peony wedding invitation from our Wild & Painterly collection

English country gardens are at their very, very best in the summer months; it’s no wonder we’ve fallen head over heels in love with peonies as a wedding theme. Stunning colours and delicious fragrance inspire our lives as well as being the inspiration for this Classic Peony wedding invitation.

Reminiscent of classic English folk art with bold florals, stunning colour and soft accents, Amy Swann’s illustration will set the scene beautifully for any summer wedding. With touches of handwritten calligraphy, the Classic Peony is an invitation full of luxe florals, combining statement blooms with delicate grasses and country garden flowers glowing in evening sunshine. From the Wild & Painterly wedding invitation collection.

The beautiful Classic Peony wedding invitation is available in my online shop from today, and prices start from £2.50 per invitation.
Add a matching RSVP card and hire me to write your envelopes in romantic, modern calligraphy for the perfect finishing touch.

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Competition – win £50 to spend on Wild & Painterly invitations

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See the full Wild & Painterly wedding invitation collection

February 21, 2017January 31, 2017

The nature lovers’ perfect illustrated wedding invitation – Wild & Painterly

We adore greenery. It’s not a Pantone thing; we just always have. Woodlands, wild meadows, country hedgerows and pretty clearings are where our hearts feel at home. Surround yourselves with delicate greenery with a natural, earthy twist – and set the scene for your perfect wedding with the stunning Wild Meadow calligraphy invitation, illustrated beautifully by Amy Swann.

The lush greenery is perfectly on trend for 2017 weddings, with soft, earthy greens and springs of leaves and grasses in complimentary colours. With foliage being a key wedding trend for this year, the subtle colours of this wonderfully natural invitation are the loveliest way to set the scene for your day.

The beautiful Wild Meadow wedding invitation is available in my online shop from today, and prices start from £2.50 per invitation.
Add a matching RSVP card and hire me to write your envelopes in romantic, modern calligraphy for the perfect finishing touch.

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