CALLIGRAPHY : WESLEY'S SIP & SEE PARTY

Some of the sweet things I painted for Wesley's sip and see this past weekend.  Sarah knows how to throw a good party and I was delighted to lend my talents to this cuteness!  Wesley was so precious and content the whole time, even while being passed around and taking quick naps in between.  Such a good idea, to have everyone over at once to mingle and meet him (plus catch up with friends and drink mimosa!)  So fun! Jump over to Sarah's blog for more details and photos.

XO

Illustration & Calligraphy: Shannon Kirsten 

Desserts: The Short Giraffe  (& a few by the grandmas)
Flowers: Kings Wholesale

Crest Design: Paper Please (on the cake and cups!)

Drink Stirrers: A Fabulous Fete 

Photos: Shannon Kirsten 

AUTUMN HOLIDAY TABLESCAPE | INSPIRED EVENTS FOR OCCASIONS MAG

Priscilla of Inspired Events recently asked me to contribute a couple items to her fall table scape for a styling challenge from Occasions Magazine.  I was more than happy to create this menu in such an inspiring color palette.  These images really make me ready for Thanksgiving next week! Our table scape was chosen as one of six finalist.  You can vote for your favorite on Occasions Facebook page right here, simply be liking the photo (contest ends tomorrow). 

Styling: Inspired Events // Photos: Naomi Chokr // Florals: Victoria Blooms // Rentals: The Reserve Vintage Rentals // Calligraphy: Shannon Kirsten // Linens: Linens by the Sea 

RECENT WORK: CORAL & MUSTARD

Some recent custom invitations and day of paper goods I created for a Brooklyn wedding.  I loved the color choices for this wedding.  It was the brides idea to make each a little different and I loved how these turned out! The suite that went out to guests was all on a white background with mustard wording, the envelope calligraphy was done in mustard as well.  Then we brought out the pretty coral color in the day of programs.  I did an ombre watercolor for the menu.  I painted each table number and swept coral gouache over each one so they would all be a little different.  LOVE!  

If you want to do some crazy colorful paper for your wedding, you know where to find me! 

Visit Etsy or e-mail shannonkcouch@gmail.com for custom inquiries.

xx

RECENT WORK: INEZ & MATTHEW'S DELRAY BEACH WEDDING

I came across this suite on Pinterest that I designed for a lovely bride a couple months ago. It made me realize that I never did a post on it! Inez & Matthew's wedding was way too pretty not to share a few photos from the day.  Pink and gold glitter, a girl after my own heart...

I worked closely with Inez to design the perfect invitations and day of paper goods for their wedding day. Much to my delight, Inez later told me they hung the menu in their kitchen.  Such a brilliant idea and now I want to make a fun one for mine!  I created the invitation and response card, map of Delray Beach, gold calligraphy place cards, illustrated "chalkboard" style menu, and signs for the cigar bar and photo booth! Thanks Inez for being so sweet and fun to work with! 

{ Inquire about your own custom paper goods on Etsy or by e-mail (shannonkcouch@gmail.com }

Captured and created by this lovely team: 

Photography: Jessica Lorren

Styling / Coordinator: Sarah Tucker Events

Location: Sundy House, Delray Beach Florida

Floral: Jennifer Aquillia 

Envelope Calligraphy: Juliet Jones

Rentals: Unearthed Vintage