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 

FAMILY TREASURES // FEAT. IN SOUTHERN WEDDINGS VOLUME 7

Such an honor to grace the pages of Southern Weddings Magazine with a talented group of creatives.  Volume 7 hit news stands this week, be sure to pick up your copy.  It is exploding with beautiful words and visual inspiration.  I did the calligraphy for the envelope, table number, oysters, signs, and hand painted a table runner! We were also featured on their blog yesterday.  See it here! 

Photographer: Jessica Lorren / Planner: Sarah Tucker Events / Florals: Victoria Blooms / Bride’s Dress: Hayley Paige / Bridal Salon: The White Magnolia / Veil: Twigs and Honey / Bridesmaid Tops: Camilyn Beth / Bridesmaid Skirts: Alexandra Grecco / Hair Stylist: Brie and Brie / Makeup Artist: Ali Lee Artistry / Rentals: US Tent Rental / Vintage Rentals: The Reserve Vintage Rentals / Vintage China: Dishie Rentals / Linens: La Tavola Linen / Rings:Trumpet and Horn / Ring Boxes: Ring Boxes Galore / Silhouettes: Jenny Lee Fowler / Guest Book: Rag and Bone Bindery / Paper Goods: Paper Please Studio / Calligraphy and Watercolors: Shannon Kirsten

CALLIGRAPHY FEATURE ON OCCASIONS MAGAZINE BLOG

Occasion's reached out to me to be included in a calligraphy round up on their blog today.  They had some sweet words to say and I was thrilled to be one of the featured artist! 

Check out the full post here

Thank you Andrea! xox

SOUTHAMPTON SUMMER WEDDING (FEATURED ON VOGUE.COM)

(below photographs by Daphne Youree)

One of my favorite watercolor suites from the summer was featured on Vogue.com this past week for Sophie Elgort and Eric Von Stroh's gorgeous Southampton wedding!  When designing Sophie's invitations we began with that bright, beautiful blue color inspired by a photo her father (photographer, Arthor Elgort) took of the sunset.  I drew the blue from the tones of the sky and also incorporated the local flowers they would be using; sunflowers, hydrangeas, and pink peonies.  All designing was originally done in watercolor.  We created a formal suite, escort cards with little envelopes, table numbers (that were names of special places), menus that double over as place cards, and welcome bags with an info card of the Elgort family's favorite southampton spots! I am still beyond excited to learn of the mention and read what Sophie had to say about all the details of her wedding.  In the article, you can read more about their sweet day at her family's home in Southampton.   

View the article and slideshow here

xox

TUSCAN INSPIRED WEDDING // FEAT. ON RUFFLED BLOG

This Tuscan inspired shoot was recently featured on Ruffled Blog (and the photo of the couple with the horse is the current cover of Weddings Illustrated magazine!)

Big thanks to Starfish Studios and Unearthed Vintage for including me in this beauty of a shoot! 

xox 

RECENT WORK: AQUA & PEACH SEASIDE WEDDING

I created these watercolor invitations and drift wood place cards for this GORGEOUS seaside shoot captured beautifully by Michelle March.  These are all so dreamy, I can't stop staring. 

featured on 100 layer cake yesterday, see the full post here

Photographer: Michelle March Photography / Videographer: Michael Burgos Films / Concept: Better Half Weddings & Cloud 9 Bakery / Hair: Hair Dance / Makeup: Rachel Mayer Makeup / Florals: Julia Rohde Designs / Cake: Cloud 9 Bakery / Paper Goods: Shannon Kirsten Illustrations / Vintage Rentals & Styling: Unearthed Vintage / Vintage Map: Pampered Paperie / Jewelry: Funkin’ Vintage

RECENT WORK : FEATURED ON STYLE ME PRETTY EUROPE

When Becca approached me to design these bridesmaids cards for her girls I just knew it was going to be a fun project!  I made "Will you be my bridesmaid" scrolls and 5" x 7" London prints.  She tied them up so sweetly, inspired by British Christmas crackers.  The gorgeous photography is by Aneta Mak.  

We were featured on Style Me Pretty Europe and Floridian Weddings
 (click to see the full posts)

xo

FEATURED : THE INSPIRATION DEN

Last week, the Inspiration Den was nice enough to feature my work! I also answered a few questions about what I do and what inspires me.  

Hop on over to read it here

xox

APPLE THEMED WEDDING // FEATURED ON GREEN WEDDING SHOES

I was recently involved in this fun apple themed shoot by Mrs. Vintage Rentals.  I love the backyard feel, the colors, and especially those florals!

See the full shoot on Green Wedding Shoes right here

Red & White invitation suite now available in my shop