My inspiration for this suite was the fall trend for lace. However, while Miuccia Prada did it in stunning neutrals and blacks, I wanted to combine it with a colour scheme that could easily become saccharine (pale pink, blush pink and dark grey). The challenge was to come up with a final product that incorporated all these elements while retaining a clean, modern feel.
lace from Prada; bouquet from Martha Stewart
Now, I love script type and calligraphy. It is undeniably dominant in the world of wedding stationery, and understandably so. Ornate and formal, it gives paper a truly elegant edge. However, sometimes it’s a little too decorative — and paired with the lace motif and pink palette, there was definitely too much going on.
I decided to go in a different direction with the type, and I love the result. This beautiful, upright italic serif is playful and crisp. Its decorative quality is brought out by pairing it with a simple sans. And since the text doesn’t draw too much attention, the beautiful antique lace print stands out.
The RSVP card continues the modern approach to text, while the decorative print is rotated vertically in order to create a piece that is complementary to the invitation without being too matchy.
Just pink enough to avoid Barbie territory.