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 Perfect Pear theme has a bit of a vintage touch to it, but not in an overly ornate way. It has an organic appeal while remaining very cozy, warm and romantic. It is the perfect theme for a sunset wedding in the Autumn with golden light streaming in during dinner. Sources: (left to right, … Read More
The Seckel Pear Save-the-Date has a lovely vintage feel to it. It would be great for the couple who is having a lot of vintage elements in their wedding. I think this vintage aesthetic works wonderfully with an Autumn wedding. There is something so cozy and charming about it. Also pears are seasonally appropriate for … Read More
My wedding cake designed and created by Debbie Celenza (my mom). Photographed by Hoffer Photography. Today I’m sharing with you one of the special elements of my own wedding…my wedding cake! As you can see one of the themes I incorporated into my wedding was the lovebirds theme. I grew up with birds as pets, … Read More
There are so many options with an Antique Bird Cage/Lovebirds theme wedding. This creates a fantastic opportunity to interpret the theme in many ways. Design elements that can vary up this theme can include using feathers, twigs (like a nest), birds, bird seed, or you can really go all out on the antique aspect of … 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 wedding theme starts out with the wedding party traveling in style in a school bus! Inexpensive and fun! Then there is chocolate milk with fun striped straws and paper bag guest gift bags filled with treats. There are escort card apples, customized No. 2 pencils, globes, and books used as reception decoration. There … 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
Card design by Hand-Painted Weddings. Just in….there is a new section in the Hand-Painted Weddings Shop named Cards & Guestbooks. Here you will find a series of wedding-related cards, such as Bridal Shower cards, ‘Will You Be My Bridesmaid’ cards, Congratulations/Wedding Day cards, Thanks You cards, and whatever else I come up with! Stay tuned … 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 most enchanting way to incorporate the Harry Potter floating candles theme into your wedding is to find a vendor who will produce this magnificent display for you. I would recommend not using real candles though…don’t want wax dripping on your guests heads. My husband, Carl, proposed to me with a book, so I certainly … 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 wedding is full of grace and serenity. No bridezilla would be attracted to this theme. The beautiful thing about lavender is that it can be added to any element of a wedding (as you can see by these pictures). Sources: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Lavender wedding invitation … 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
I am a big fan of outdoor weddings. If it wasn’t raining on my wedding day, my husband and I would have married outside in a rustic little courtyard. Instead we married inside by a cozy fireplace, which was a great alternative. As you can see from this compilation of string light inspiration, string lights … 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
There are so many options for designing your Italy-inspired wedding. You could go the old-world charming route and have a lot of lace accents, candlelight, and rich colors. You could also create a wedding inspired by the textures and colors of Venice. The silvery green (from the water) and the coral (of the buildings) would … 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