• Hand-Painted Invitations

    Hand-Painted Invitation: Venice Canal

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    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 in Venice. It symbolizes the history and passage of time of one of the most unique cities in the world.

    The Venice Canal Invitation is available for ordering under the Hand-Painted Weddings Shop Invitations tab.

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    Inspired by Italy: Burano

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    Burano is a small set of islands connected by canals that is a 40-minute water ferry (or Vaporetto) ride from the main Venice island. It is known for its brightly-colored houses and has a history of lace-making.

    The first three times I visited Venice I decided not to take the excursion to Burano. I’m so glad I decided to take the trip there this past time. It is such a magical little place! It almost doesn’t look real.

    Burano Painting is available as a print in the Etsy Shop. Venice invitation now available on the Hand-Painted Weddings invitation shop.

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    Inspired by Italy: Venice

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    Anyone who knows me well, knows that I am infatuated with Venice. I have been there 4 times in the last 8 years! That is basically an obsession!

    I love the alleyways. I love getting lost down them. I love the deterioration in the buildings. There is something so beautiful in erosion. Venice is one of the most unique places in the world, and maybe that is why I love it. The island is in a fragile, deteriorated state and it creates this environment where you want to soak in every idiosyncrasy, because one day it will be no more. I wonder how our lives would change if we did that with our own lives every single day. I know I sure could use this reminder. So, today I will try to get lost in the fragile, deteriorating details in my life and soak in every moment.

    Venice painting is available for purchase as a print in the Etsy Shop. Venice wedding invitation now available in the Hand-Painted Weddings Invitation shop.