Monica and Ian :: Garden-Inspired Wedding with Personal Charm

Designing Monica and Ian’s wedding invitation suite was such a joy — it’s the perfect example of how timeless elegance and personal touches can beautifully intertwine.

From the start, Monica envisioned something classic with a bit of personality — something that honored tradition but felt fresh and meaningful to them as a couple. We began with a romantic green-and-white palette that brought a soft, botanical feel to every piece. Ivy vines gracefully border the invitation and details cards, giving the entire suite a refined, garden-inspired look without overpowering the type.

One of my favorite parts? The custom envelope liner. Tucked inside a rich sage envelope, it features illustrations of personal icons — from a cowboy hat and golf cart to the Empire State Building — all crafted to reflect the couple’s story and roots. It’s a hidden surprise that adds charm and authenticity.

We carried that personalized artwork throughout the suite: the rehearsal dinner card showcases a sketched venue illustration, and the RSVP card includes a custom rendering of their wedding location — details that guests will immediately recognize and treasure.

To tie everything together, we used a classic serif paired with a flowing script font, monogrammed wax seals, and soft blush and ivory florals during the styling — all evoking that sophisticated Southern romance Monica was drawn to.

This suite was truly a labor of love. It reflects the warmth of their wedding weekend, the beauty of their venue, and most importantly, who they are as a couple. We topped it off with a custom built seating chart installation with the title “our best buds”, a fun and unique way for guests to find their seats.

If you’re dreaming of wedding paper that feels like you — meaningful, beautiful, and cohesive — I’d love to bring your vision to life too.

Thank you vendors: jessica chole, premiere events, the line hotel, Bloom Bar, whim hospitality, the contemporary austin, uptown events, musical discovery austin, LUX Beauty & Bridal, moontower entertainment pink champagne designs, around austin, soho catering, atxes, Sweet Treets Bakery