Beyond Traditional

Embracing Themes in Wedding Invitations
Themed wedding invitations serve as tantalizing glimpses into the grand narrative of your envisioned dream wedding. Beyond their practical function, these meticulously crafted pieces of stationery are the heralds of the wedding’s theme, offering an elegant sneak peek to the enchanting affair awaiting guests. Each invitation embodies the essence of the couple’s chosen theme, showcasing their distinctive style and setting the tone for an unforgettable celebration. Whether evoking the romance of a fairytale, the sophistication of a bygone era, or tying in a personal touch that’s unique to the couple, these invitations eloquently communicate the ambiance and spirit of the impending festivities.
Brushed with Love
Emma and Dima’s wedding invitation beautifully captured the couple’s vision for their wedding. It was hand-painted for them and showed off their beautiful venue, The Seclusion, as well as the Virginia mountains behind it. They had a very colorful summer wedding, and their invitation conveyed that perfectly.
Vendor Team:
- Wedding Planning: Julie Rupert Events
- Venue: The Seclusion
- Photographer: Whole Heart Studios
- Stationery Artist: Momental Designs
Hiking to Happily Ever After
When Alyssa and Edward began their planning and design journey with wedding coordinator Erin Cleveland Events, they told their team how much they loved and bonded over hiking and exploring the mountains of Virginia. The team at Erin Cleveland Events had the idea to incorporate their favorite hikes into their table numbers, so they brought the vision to Tori Leigh Studio, a watercolor and stationery artist based out of Charlottesville. The end result was perfect—watercolor images of Alyssa and Edward’s favorite hikes, shown on the invite suites and tied into all of their day-of paper goods.
Vendor Team:
- Wedding Planning: Erin Cleveland Events
- Photographer: Kim Johnson Photo
- Venue: Keswick Vineyards
- Stationery Artist: Tori Leigh Studio
From Campus to Ceremony
Chase and Chelsea met at Virginia Tech, so it was only appropriate that the next chapter of their relationship start on campus grounds. Chase and Chelsea worked with the wedding coordinator team at Grey Cardinal to make their wedding dreams come to life. The couple were able to make their wedding into a destination and alumni celebration, as many of their friends had also attended Virginia Tech. A watercolor map was included to highlight some of the special sites that were significant to their relationship, and they tied in the colors used in their invitation suite to the map to create a cohesive look.
Vendor Team:
- Wedding Planning: Grey Cardinal Events
- Photographer: Kristina Maria Photography
- Ceremony Venue: The War Memorial Chapel at Virginia Tech
- Reception Venue: The Inn at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg VA
- DJ: Castillo DJ Services
- Videography: MNF Productions
- Desserts: Our Daily Bread
- Florist: Flower Haven
- Lighting and Drapery: Midway Productions
- Photo Booth: A Party’s Favorite Entertainment
- Hair: Boho Braids by Ivy
- Makeup: Made by Deja
Botanical Bliss
Taylor and Anna allowed nature to be their backdrop in their stunning nuptials. Every element of their beautiful day was stepped in natural elements—from the woodland backdrop to the botanical centerpieces and, of course, the invitation suite. Taylor and Anna partnered with Grey Cardinal Events to design a stunning wedding day, complete with botanical chandeliers and lush, green table runners. The invitation suites so perfectly matched the chandeliers that Mother Nature herself couldn’t have designed them better.
Vendor Team:
- Wedding Planning: Grey Cardinal Events
- Photography: Molly Hagan Photography
- Venue: Bride’s Family Property in New Castle, Virginia
- Videography: MNF Productions
- DJ: Quest Entertainment
- Desserts: Bubblecake
- Florals: Green Designs
- Rentals: Aztec Rentals
- Catering: Pumpernickel Pickle