The Hand-Painted Autumn Reflections Invitation is perfect for a (Drumroll, please)…an Autumn wedding. Particularly one that is near or on a lake. Didn’t see that one coming, did you? This invitation is very different than the Autumn Leaves Invitation but would be nice in conjunction with an Autumn Leaves Save-the-Date. Which brings up a good … Read More
The Hand-Painted Pumpkin Invitation features a couple of orange pumpkins, one a bit smaller than the other. As I had stated before I think that the stems are the most interesting part of a pumpkin so I really zoomed in on the upper half of the pumpkin on the right in the invitation design. I … Read More
The Succulent Invite is cute yet enchanting. It is unique yet timeless. This invitation would be perfect for a spring or summer wedding, but could also be stretched to other seasons based on how seasonal it is where you live…ie. it would be perfect all year round in Arizona! It would be a great invitation … Read More
The Birds of a Feather Invitation is earthy while having a whimsical, ethereal quality. It would be perfect for the couple who is having an outdoor wedding, or simply for a couple who adores the outdoors. The earthy textures in the feather work perfectly with the watercolor grain in the paper. The Birds of a … Read More
The hand-painted Antique Bird Cages invite is a very cheerful, light-hearted take on the traditional lovebirds theme. What I love about the composition here is that there are two cages but both the birds decide to canoodle in the same cage together. It really is symbolic of relationships and marriage. Yes, each member of the … Read More
The Back-to-School Invitation is perfect for the couple that shares a profession as a teacher, or for a couple who met in school. This is a very playful interpretation of the Back-to-School theme. I would particularly recommend going with the Paper bag envelope for authenticity. I’m on a roll this week…the Back-to-School Invitation is already … Read More
I know it is a bit early to be so excited for fall and that I should probably just enjoy every moment of summer while it lasts because summer is a pretty freakin’ awesome season too, but I can’t help myself! This invitation is perfect for an autumn wedding! Autumn weddings have become more and … Read More
The Harry Potter invitation is perfect for the couple who share a love for this famous book/movie series. The floating candles are romantic. The typography is enchanting. All in all, I think that wizards and muggles alike will adore this invitation! The Harry Potter Invitation is available to order through the Hand-Painted Weddings Shop Invitations … Read More
The Lavender Invitation is very breezy and calm. It evokes warm afternoons wandering through the quiet rustle of lavender fields. This invitation is feeling a bit like traditional flower invitations, but takes on a painterly approach. The painterly approach allows it to feel more relaxed and breezy. This would be perfect for a couple who … Read More
The String Lights invitation is casual and classy. The color palette in this hand-painted invitation is inspired by a backyard summer barbeque. The script font is classy in a soft, relaxed way. This invitation would be perfect for the couple who is getting married at a fully outdoors or partially outdoors wedding venue. The ideal … Read More
The Venice Canal Invitation is perfect for the couple who is doing a destination wedding in Venice, but it would also be splendid for the couple who adores Venice as much as I do, and wants to pull that aspect of their lives into their wedding day. This invitation celebrates the beauty of the canals … Read More
Because this is my first week after announcing Hand-Painted Weddings to all of my friends and family, I thought I extend my week of blogging and have a Saturday post! This is the second half to the Colorful Leaves theme, the Begonia invitation. The Begonia invitation holds a special place in my heart because it … Read More
The Caladium Plant invitation is a perfect invitation for a couple that gardens together. Maybe the bride or groom are botanists; this would be a great way to incorporate this that passion into a wedding theme. It would also be very beautiful for a garden wedding. I like that the caladium leaves are just as … Read More
I hope everyone had a great Fourth of July yesterday! Our day was delightfully quiet…a painting in the morning, a trip to Anthropologie, wonderful food at Dandelion Pub, falling asleep to the sound of illegal fireworks. Oh yes, and I also designed this invitation yesterday. The Cobblestone invitation features a watercolor cobblestone border that travels … Read More
There are two versions of the Origami Cranes invitation to choose from. The first is the Flying version and the second is the Seated version, which is just a fun way of saying that one has shadows and one does not. This is a great invitation if you plan on celebrating the Japanese tradition of … Read More
The Tandem Bike invitation is bright and joyful. It is perfect for the couple who bikes together! The Tandem Bike theme also cheerfully symbolizes that the happy couple is going places together. The Tandem Bike Invitation is available for ordering under the Hand-Painted Weddings Shop Invitations tab.
The Sunset Invitation exudes warmth and would be perfect for a summer wedding. It would also work quite nice for a destination beach wedding. Speaking of beach weddings, when I was looking for wording inspiration for a beach wedding invitation, I found the holy grail of cheesiness! Do a google search; it is a hoot! … Read More
The Rock Sculptures invitation features playful yet elegant typography. The color palette is beautifully soft. There is something very spiritual about this invitation. It hints at the delicate nature of life, while also symbolizing the powerful culmination of events that a couple goes through to get to their wedding day. The Rock Sculptures Invitation is … Read More
The Two Peas invitation design is a play on the “two peas in a pod” theme, because it actually shows the full pods. In a different way, this symbolizes two peas that are growing to maturation side-by-side, which is essentially what a healthy couple does. The vibrant green envelope is a lovely way to introduce … Read More