FULL CUSTOM RECEPTION stationery
wow your guest with one of a kind menus, signs, and personal touches that will turn your event into an
experience
Fans of Love
"I want you to create something I have never seen before."
That was my inspiration when I embarked on the design journey of this wedding masterpiece. The invitation a double gatefold of foil and watercolor, painted just for them. Overlaid on the main invitation is couple's love story, drawn in gold foil.
The highlight of the reception was a beautifully custom-built bar, to which we added our watercolor pattern The chargers doubled as menus, adding a beautiful splash of red at each table. My favorite part of the wedding, though, was the escort display that featured an acrylic fan for each guest. The held the fans in the shape of actual fans for a fun and interactive experience.
Images @sarahbabcockstudio | Planning and Design: KMC Weddings Design Collab & Floral Design @martiyaheard | Beautiful paper, art & seating chart @jchardesigns | Custom Bar @oakleyandhydedesigns |.
Perfect Cake @iconcakecincinnati |. Venue @hiltonnetherlandplaza
Venue: @monasteryeventcenter Planning & design: @everylastdetailohio Florist: @countryheartflorist Photographer: @greenepeasinapodphotoandfilms Stationery: @jchardesigns
Hit Play on Forever
From hiding elements of the couple's love story in the watercolor art to reimagining the couple's favorite album covers, this wedding was a "!" Watercolor art painted just for them danced on every sign and printed piece, except for those that featured hand-drawn flowers. Pairing both pieces of art made the event feel cohesive and artful, all the while avoiding a too-matchy aesthetic.
photography: Kindred Lights Studio Planning: Natalias Event Planning, Venue: Hilton Netherland Plaza
"Can't repeat the past?
Why of course you can!"
When your venue transports your guest to a glamorous time where art was geometric and symmetrical,
your invitations and stationery should do the same. Custom line art of the building paired with a monogram and custom deco patterns made for an elegant and new Gatsby event.
Bonus points if you notice the wedding dress detailing on the sides of the building for an extra custom touch.
photography: Molly Ann Photo Planning: KMC Weddings, Venue: Peterloon Estate
mate for life
penguins being a funny part of this couple's love story inspired me to create custom art that matched the daintiness of this event with a touch of whimsy. Hand drawn penguins and florals were cut out to make lace like patterns on the seating chart. Penguins were turned into florals for the menus!
Venue: Cooper Hewitt Event Images: Elizabeth Austin Planner and event designer: Pejy Kash Events Stationery and menus: J Char Designs
"loud" colors for
thunderous beauty
For this invitation suite the bold colors reflected the heritage of the couple and the vibrancy of the event. The ceiling of the Cooper Hewitt provided inspiration for the tiled artwork and watercolor. A custom building drawing and watercolor also customized this suite. The menu was truly an art piece featuring vegetation and landmarks from the couples respective countries to be represented. All together a stunning combination.
Venue: Smale Park Event Images:Hannah Breidinger Planner: Blue Delilah Events Florist : The Budding Florist Stationery and menus: J Char Designs
birds of a feather
This love story began with the grandparents of the bride. Grandpa commissioned the geese stature in Smale Park as a gift to grandmother, Father had it replicated as a gift to mother, and I became the third artist to replicate this beautiful art piece.
The watercolor artwork and line art was used throughout the stationery, even providing inspiration for the monogram. Telling a story for special guest who listen with their eyes and hearts.
Venue: Dayton Arcade Event Images: Sarah Babcock Planner: Blush and Bloom Events Florist : Floral V Designs Stationery and seating charts: J Char Designs
i must have flowers
When the bride loves her Floridian life, you brink the color explosion. When her favorite flower is the anthurium, you draw it and paint it. Wax seals of the favorite flower and bold colors excited guest for the colorful wedding to take place.
Venue: Front and Palmer Images: Jessica Manns Photography Florist :Be lovely co. Event Planner: Styled Bride Stationery and signage: J Char Designs
the "l" train
Celebrating Philly means indulging in murals.
Every piece of this suite is a mural reference, from the save the date to the huge mural seating chart. Watercolor florals in exploding shades of joy really captured this dynamic couple who loved art! I loved painting and imagining for E&N!
Venue: Greenacres Foundation. Planner: Eva&Co Images: Olivia Hatfield Stationery, branding and signs : J Char Designs
a pinky promise is forever
Shades of pink and blush were the inspiration for my watercolor paintings used for this suite. I was inspired by the sweetness of the couple's use of pinky promises throughout their dating. The venue painting on the outside of the invitation showed guest what the estate would feel like on the wedding day with loose pink expressionism.
Venue: Dayton Art Institute Planner/Event Design: Lisa Snapp Images: We are the Brauns. Stationery, branding and signs : J Char Designs
london pineapples
expressionism captured the essence of the event. Watercolor florals and gradients painted the picture for the dramatic night that celebrated art and love. If you look closely you can see the pineapple and Eiffel Tower icon in the borders. One symbolizing each mate.