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Vintage Deco Wedding Invitation

zenadiadesign — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:00:30 +0000

As soon as I met with Sarah I knew we were going to have an amazing time working together. Not only is she a super fun person, her wedding style was right up my alley! Vintage 1920′s, minus the flapper. Sarah said she didn’t want her guests to think they had to show up wearing derby hats, which I loved. In essence, capture the era, minus the fashion. Sarah’s colors were cream, dark eggplant and shades of grey with hints of silver…

Sarah’s invitation goes on the list of my favorites from 2011. With foil stamping, laser cutting, a custom map and vintage photograph from Santa Barbara, it was truly a sight to behold.

The invitation itself was silver foiled, which looked so amazing on the charcoal paper we used. The map was hand drawn by Sarah’s aunt! Stunning with such amazing details!

The image on Sarah’s reply card, was an actual vintage photo taken at one of Santa Barbara’s beautiful beaches.

Custom stamps completed the look of this glamorous invitation suite. In addition to the invitation, I also designed table numbers, menus, thank you notes, and bridesmaid invitations for Sarah.

Invitation and paper designs by Zenadia Design.

Board Credits – Top Row: Aaron Delesie, The Nichols Photography via 100 Layer Cake, Gabe Aceves for Uplyte Events, Bottom Row: Junebug, Jayne Taylor Millinery, Gabe Aceves

Color Palette: Slate, Pink and Emerald

zenadiadesign — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 15:00:25 +0000

Soft pink paired with a slate blue with hints of cream, emerald and gray…

Image Credits – Top Row: EAD, Saipua, SMP, Middle Row: Erin Ever After, SMP, Unknown, Bottom Row: 100 Layer Cake, Martha Stewart, Magpie’s Cakes

Color Palette: Spring Green, Apricot and Cream

zenadiadesign — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:00:22 +0000

A few weeks ago I received my new issue of Pointe Magazine and fell in love with the color on the cover. Maria Riccetto’s dress, along with the background color is just about as fun and spring-y as you can get. This color palette was inspired by the cover of Pointe, located in the top center of the color palette. As I was making this palette, I decided to throw little hints of gray into the mix just to see how I liked it, and I think that would be a definite option for an added color to this palette. What do you think?

Image Credits – Top Row: Martha Stewart Weddings, Pointe Magazine, Dress Design Decor, Middle Row: Martha Stewart Weddings, Martha Stewart, Caroline Ghetes, Bottom Row: Belathee, Arielle Chezar, Jose Villa

Color Palette: Cream, Grey and Black

zenadiadesign — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 14:00:05 +0000

Inspired by the image in the top left corner, this board is all about a formal black tie affair. I envision a violinest playing during the ceremony and sit down dinner, men in tuxedos and the women in long formal dresses, the bride in a full lavish gown with ruffles down the back.

Image Credits – Top Row: Perfect Bound, SMP, Elizabeth Messina, Middle Row: The Knot, Callaway Gable, Corbin Gurkin, Bottom Row: Next Exit Photography via The Knot, Callaway Gable, Rebecca Thuss

Color Palette: Soft Grey, Black and Mint

zenadiadesign — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:00:35 +0000

Grey can sometimes be thought of as a modern color, but here it’s very feminine when paired with a mint green, light pink and black. The black adds a bit of classic style to an otherwise whimsical palette.

Image Credits – Top Row: la nuit blanche, Elizabeth Messina, Corbin Gurkin, Middle Row: This Is Glamorous, Dress Design Decor, Elizabeth Messina, Bottom Row: Country Living, Boutwell Studio, Dream Box Photography

Color Palette: Gray and Apple Green

zenadiadesign — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:00:24 +0000

When paired together, green and gray can make an elegant combination with a hint of modern. Green apples are a nice, budget friendly way to add color to your decor and clippings of bright green foliage work well in bud vases. I love the idea of using silver candelabras to fancy the decor up a bit, however this color scheme can also be played down to a more casual affair as well.

Image Credits – top row: Bridal Buds, Jennifer Lindberg via SMP, Meg Perotti via SMP middle row: Martha Stewart Weddings, Martha Stewart Weddings, Jennifer Lindberg via SMP bottom row: The Knot, Jerry Yoon via 100 Layer Cake, Meg Perotti via SMP

Color Palette: French Country Elegance

zenadiadesign — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:00:48 +0000

France is such a romantic and utterly breathtaking country. The language, the countryside and the incredible cuisine all are inspiration in themselves. Today’s inspiration board is inspired by a wedding in the French countryside. I’m envisioning garden fresh floral arrangements, vintage mercury glass, hints of lavender, delectable cheeses and a not so formal wedding cake. In a nutshell laid back celebration full of charm and elegance.

Image Credits:

top row: Karen Mordechai for Sunday Suppers via 100 Layer Cake, Karen Mordechai for Sunday Suppers via 100 Layer Cake, Janne Peters, middle row: Weddings by Two via 100 Layer Cake, Jose Villa, Weddings by Two via 100 Layer Cake, bottom row: left and middle Jose Villa, Karen Mordechai for Sunday Suppers via 100 Layer Cake,

Color Palette: Pink and Grey

zenadiadesign — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:00:59 +0000

Modern with a touch of whimsy is what this color palette is all about. The grey makes a nice contrast to the feminine color and softness of the pink.

Image Credits: top row: Cathy and David Photographers, Pallas Bride, LP Dragonfly, middle row: Martha Stewart, Shyla Photography, Snippet and Ink, bottom row: JCrew Wedding, Brides.com, Elizabeth Messina

Color Palette: Venetian Glamour

zenadiadesign — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:00:50 +0000

I have a complete fascination with Venice and Italy in general, so I was very excited to create this inspiration board/color palette. I think a combination of grayish white, red, gold and black would be wonderful here, and not compete with the surrounding of extraordinary colors.

Image Credits:

top row: Twin Lens, Wedding In Venice, A Bryan Photo, middle row: A Bryan Photo, Google, A Bryan Photo, bottom row: Flickr, Justin & Mary Photography, Rosie Parsons

Color Predictions for 2010, part IV {The Darks}

zenadiadesign — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 15:00:04 +0000

The Darks

(navy blue, black and grey)

While I think black will always remain a classic color for weddings, interiors and fashion, navy blue is still coming on strong as it’s contender. Navy has a preppy and classic look to it, and can be used in place of black in almost any circumstance. Gray has been popular for some time now, and while I don’t think it can replace black completely, it’s a nice alternative to black or navy blue.

Navy Blue

Black

Gray

Image Credits

Navy – top row: Amanda Nisbet via Elements of Style, Belathee Photography, Amanda Nisbet via Elements of Style bottom row: Vogue via Flickr, Michelle Rago, Elements of Style

Black – top row: Ruthie Sommers via Elements of Style, Flickr, Paul Costello via Elements of Style bottom row: Asiel Design, Elements of Style, Elizabeth Messina

Gray – top row: Karl Lagerfeld via Flickr, Brides.com, Kishani Perera via Elements of Style bottom row: Flickr, Elizabeth Messina, Tim Clarke via Elements of Style