wedding invitation | pretty in pink

I'm always so amazed at the creative freedom my brides allow me to have with their wedding invitations. I was ecstatic when I learned that Jesika's wedding colors were watermelon pink and black. I love how the pink pops on the crisp white paper and how the satin ribbon embellishes the black metallic folders.

This design was like no other design I had created before; truly a "one of a kind." I love it when people step a bit out of their comfort zone and just go for something unique. Enjoy a few images of Jesika and Eddie's wedding invitations and rsvp postcards.

branding | love always, anne marie

Branding for small businesses has always been exciting for me. I love watching a company grow and expand. Over the past year and a half I have had the wonderful opportunity to work with many different small business owners. Together we have designed a brand that fits their unique products/services.

My most recent client, Annie Metzger, decided to create a business called Love Always, Anne Marie. This small business started as a college advertising project by a young group of gals who had a passion for helping others find a way to express their individuality through fashion accessories. Love Always, Anne Marie is dedicated to bringing you a wide variety of bridal, prom, and special occasion hair accessories at an affordable price. Check out the Love Always, Anne Marie Facebook page for some ideas on how to accessorize your next special occasion.

Displayed below are the price tags that were created to help brand this up and coming small business.

ms. lola mae | invitation

It's a fairly common practice to throw an expecting mother a baby shower. Although the term "baby shower," is a fairly new phrase, the actual practice of celebrating birth goes back to ancient times and has evolved over the years. Traditionally, a baby shower consists of a group of women getting together on a Sunday afternoon to eat hors d'oeuvres, play some games and watch the expecting mother open gifts.

As time goes on, baby showers have become much more sophisticated than in days past. Present-day baby showers have taken on a much bigger and extravagant role in the upcoming birth of baby. It's not uncommon to have the expecting father make a surprise appearance or for there to be a couple's shower. There will more than likely be a theme for the celebration with a color scheme that matches the new nursery. Often times, the expecting parent's will have an ultra sound to determine the sex of the unborn child. It's uncommon to see gifts in yellow and green; traditionally these colors were used when the sex of the child was unknown.

Luckily, I just so happen to be on the creative side of events such as these. I have had the opportunity to create some fun invitations for, what used to be, very traditional events. I think it's wonderful how the traditional baby shower has evolved over time. Below is a baby shower invitation that I created for the shower honoring Ms. Lola Mae. The colors were orange and pink and the theme was a bit on the vintage side. The invitation was embellished with an off-white lace.