This invitation was from a photo shoot I did a while back that is pending publication, but I simply couldn’t wait to share the invitation with you. Without sharing too much about the shoot, the only thing I will say is it took place at the Santa Barbara Polo Fields, and was an amazing shoot with so many fun details I hope to be able to share soon. Onto the invitation!

This invitation was inspired by leather, lace, and calligraphy, with a hint of vintage style. The color palette was brown and white with hints of blue.

The outer part of the invitation is made entirely from leather. A leather cord with vintage button keeps the invitations closed.

The lace aspect was brought in on the inside of the invitation by using a lace pocket and lace framing around the invitation. I was so completely smitten with this lace when I sourced it. One of my favorite things to do is go lace hunting. I always find so many beautiful treasures!

I loved all the texture that this invitation had. From the leather, to the lace, to the texture of the paper and the leather cord; texture makes an invitation interesting to look at and touch.

Besides the invitation, I also did menus and place cards for the shoot. I kept the leather out of these goods, and just used it in the invitation since making the first impression is the most important. I did bring the lace into the menu and place card though, to keep with the theme and add visual and, again, tangible interest.

Invitation design by Zenadia Design.

Board Credits – Top Row: Jose Villa, From Me To You,  Jeffrey and Julia Woods Photographers,  Bottom Row: Aaron Delesie, Martha Stewart, The Rugs

Continuing with our Week of Love, a color palette that is all about feminine charm. Perfect for a Valentine’s Day wedding…

Image Credits – Top Row: Alberta Ferretti, Kiss the Groom, Yvette Roman, Middle Row: MegRuth Photography, This is Glamorous, Twin Lens, Bottom Row: Yosyyn, Grazier Photography, Yvette Roman

Image Credits – Top Row: Magpies Cakes, Yifat Oren, Middle Row: Elizabeth Anne Designs, Espana Photography via Snippet and Ink,  Ariella Chezar, Bottom Row: Design Dress Decor, Design Dress Decor, John Partridge Photography

Image Credits – Top Row: Millie Holloman, Tanja Lippert, Wedding Style Guide, Middle Row: From Me to You, Michelle Rago, My Finch on Etsy Bottom Row: Martha Stewart, Millie Holloman, Jose Villa,

Featured Invitation Design: Lisa and Jess by Zenadia Design

Image Credits- Top Row: From Me to You, Once Wed (middle and right), Middle Row: From Me to You (left and middle) Public Image Photography, Bottom Row: Public Image Photography, Zenadia Design, Brides.com

Image Credits – Top Row: Design Lovely, Gertrude and Mabel via SMP, 100 Layer Cake Middle Row: Martha Stewart Weddings, This is Glamorous, Aaron Delesie, Bottom Row: Anne Marie Photography, Martha Stewart Weddings, Oh Joy

Image Credits – Top Row: MSW, Kelly Wearstler, iklik Photo via 100 Layer Cake, Middle Row: Luna Photo via Green Wedding Shoes, MSW, Luna Photo via Green Wedding Shoes, Bottom Row: Snippet and Ink, Tatielle, Sarah McCallister Photography

Image Credits – Top Row: Martha Stewart Weddings, Cake and Commerce, Grazier Photography, Middle Row: Martha Stewart Weddings, Elements of Style, Martha Stewart Weddings, Bottom Row: The Knot, Rebecca Thuss, Fete NY

Image Credits – Top row: This is Glamorous, This is Glamorous, MSW, Middle row: Corbin Gurkin,  Jamie Grenough via SMP, This is Glamorous, Bottom row: This is Glamorous, Martha Stewart, Snippet and Ink

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