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Blue + White Porcelain: An homage to Mary McDonald

zenadiadesign — Wed, 04 May 2011 14:00:39 +0000

Ever since I saw the post about Mary McDonald on Elements of Style, I’ve been completely head over heels for her work. I immediately went out and bought Mary’s book and it does not disappoint. Mary’s interiors are so chic, eclectic and full of amazing details and colors. How AWESOME is that red office?

One of the things I noticed Mary does a lot of, is incorporating blue and white porcelain into her decor. I love this idea, because blue and white can go with so many color combinations, and can add that eclectic feel to your home or wedding decor.

This wedding by Jonathan Canlas used blue and white china for their reception tables, and I think it turned out really nice. I think piecing together 3-4 different shaped vases or containers in the blue and white would look amazing. Hopefully this is a new trend that stays, as I love blue and white porcelain!

Glass Drink Containers

zenadiadesign — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 14:00:44 +0000

Gone are the days of the glass punch bowl, as we welcome in the new drink dispenser, the chic glass container. These simple and vintage looking pieces are perfect for holding beverages at parties of any kind, and make for some beautiful and fun pictures. Definitely more interesting than your average punch bowl!

I did some searching around, and found some places that sell these beautiful containers, all with varying prices:

Target for $19.99 which is quite a steal, Pottery Barn for $59-$79 which I believe is the same one pictured bottom right in the collage above, and Amazon has a lot to choose from. The one pictured above runs for about $55.

Top board image credits: Mary McHenry, 100 Layer Cake, Wedding Chicks, Ivy Weddings

Vintage Garden Journal Invitation

zenadiadesign — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 14:00:39 +0000

Inspired by this board from Snippet and Ink, this invitation by Zenadia Design is truly a one of a kind keepsake. Modeled after a garden journal, it features the story of how Lela and Kevin met, as well as a seed packet of when the first “seeds were planted.” Invitation and weekend event info is found on the following pages, as well as blank pages at the back of the hand bound book where guests can record their thoughts and paste pictures from the event to really make the invitation book personal to them.

The journal invitation was delivered in a box, resting on a bed of real moss.

It’s pages featured different plant and flower species that were special to Lela and Kevin, and being used in the wedding celebration.

Close up of the hand binding.

Invitation to the wedding celebration.

Page with the Lela and Kevin’s story, as well as the seed packet.

Details from the weekend events page.

Open the seed packet and add some flowers to your garden.

Back cover included a pocket for the reply card and envelope.

Invitation design and photography by Zenadia Design.

Unique Vintage

zenadiadesign — Fri, 07 May 2010 14:00:10 +0000

Loving some of the dresses Unique Vintage has to offer. Their prices are amazing and with their vast selection you’re bound to find something you love! I love their selection of flapper dresses! Perfect place to shop if you are looking for flapper bridesmaid dresses. Below are some of my favorites.

Lovely in Lace

zenadiadesign — Wed, 05 May 2010 14:00:27 +0000

One of the most requested materials for invitations this year has been lace. I’ve always loved lace, and the fact that it can be dressed up or down for a formal or casual celebration. Lace has been one of my favorite materials to work with for quite some time now so I’ve been really excited at all the lace invitation requests I’ve had this year. I’m always thinking of new and fun ways to use it in invitation design. Below are some of our lace invitations. All featured lace invitations by Zenadia Design.

Featured Invitations: Suzanna and Brian, Tiffany and Eric, Jessica and Jonathan, Hedako and Chris, Kristi and Edward

Vintage Tea

zenadiadesign — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:00:54 +0000

Vintage tea cups and saucers are making their way into wedding decor and I love it. The look of vintage china is simply timeless and beautiful. The following invitation was inspired by a vintage tea party. This invitation features vintage lace on the invitation and reply card. Satin ribbon holds a delicate pearl charm in the belly band. Mailing envelope features boarderless printing in chocolate brown.

The Inspiration

The Invitation

Images from the board – Left and bottom middle: Rosie Parsons, top middle: 100 Layer Cake, top right: Beaux Arts Photographie, bottom right: Style Circle

Invitation and photography by Zenadia Design. As seen on Classic Bride.

Vintage China

zenadiadesign — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:00:29 +0000

Charming and unique, using vintage china in your reception decor can add a bit of eclectic whimsy. I’m loving the little tea cups and saucers as bud vases. Mix and matched plates make a beautiful alternative to white china. These beautiful wares can be found on ebay, antique shops and even thrift stores!

Image Credits: 1 Style Circle, 2-4 Duet Weddings, 5 Max Wanger, 6 Stephanie Williams via 100 Layer Cake, 7 Once Wed, 8-9 Jasmine Star

Vintage Love Shoots

zenadiadesign — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:00:57 +0000

I have been seeing a lot of vintage inspired e-sessions and weddings around the web lately, and I have to say I’m a big fan. Whether it’s 1950′s or 1930′s, each and every wedding or e-session is unique and personal. Below are some of my favorites.

Image credits: 1 Josh Goleman, 2 Weddings by Two via 100 Layer Cake, 3 Kristen Grinnell, 4 Ben Blood, 5-7 Benfield Photography, 8 Justin and Mary Marantz, 9-10 Caroline Ghetes via Ruffled Blog, 11-12 Jose Villa, 13 Melanie Mauer, 14 Sarah e. Evans Photography, 15 Yuriy Manchik