feather invitation

Hand-Painted Invitations
Vintage Purple Feather Invitation
- May 13, 2015
- by Allison
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Inspired by the elegance and glamour of the 1920s era, this vintage purple feather invitation features soft lilac ostrich feathers in the background. The typography in this invitation set is inspired by the Art Deco era.

I’m excited to offer this glamorous watercolor wedding invitation in the Hand-Painted Weddings shop. I think the Great Gatsby wedding trend is timeless, and maybe not as popular as it was when the Leo film was launched, but I think that is a good thing (because you’ll be more unique if you go with this theme for your wedding). Ostrich feathers are dreamy and dramatic. Purple is also still such a popular wedding color, and I love how the feathers are portrayed in the watercolor with their graceful brush strokes.

Throughout the remainder of the week, I will be sharing with you an inspiration board for a vintage 1920s wedding theme, as well as a special bridal portrait inspired by the Vintage Purple Feather Invitation.

Vintage Purple Feather Invitation by Hand-Painted Weddings.
Hand-Painted Invitations
Hand-Painted Invitation: Birds of a Feather
- October 9, 2012
- by Allison
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 Feather Invitation is now available to order for your wedding under the Hand-Painted Weddings Shop Invitations tab!
In the Studio
In the Studio: Custom Peacock Invitation
- August 22, 2012
- by Allison
I recently worked with a couple who was interested in a custom peacock invitation design. The couple came to me with a decided theme, but I am happy to work through a few ideas or ask a series of questions to help create a great concept for your invitations!

This custom theme was a lot of fun because I was able to work from a still life…the peacock feather (shown above). The bride shared with me a few details about their wedding plans, which helped me in the creation of this invitation, such as the bridesmaids’ dress color (turquoise), the wedding venue wall colors (soft teal), and the couple’s overall desired color combination (jewel tones). I love hearing about all the details of a wedding!

The couple decided to print their invitations on a warm white/cream paper instead of a bright white.

Please see the Custom Invitations link to view the details of the Custom Invitation Process.