This suite features an optional envelope liner which also features the initials of the couple with a matching menus and place card.  You can incorporate any of these features for your own wedding and have many options for customisation, such as handmade paper envelopes, silk ribbons, wax seals, location maps, on the day extras and so much more.

Please see the gallery below for inspiration.

Seen here printed in a soft blue and pink onto gorgeous ivory handmade paper with deckled edges. You can customise the paper, ink colour, envelopes and ribbons.

If you would like to customise the Matilde suite for your own wedding please fill out my inquiry form or email me on louise@fineartcalligraphy.co.uk

The Matilde Suite was featured in Wedding Sparrow, click here to see the feature.

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You can also see the fabulous film created by Lovvia Weddings below.

A short Film by lovviaweddings • lovvia.com from Lovvia Weddings on Vimeo.

The Wonderful Team:
Photography @facibenifotografia
Styling @wedding_ilbiancoeilrosa
Venue @alpemare_fortedeimarmi
Videography @lovviaweddings
Flowers @simonesardellifiori
MUA @mm_mauramartinelli
Outfit @edda.berg
Accessories @lapeoperaia_fortedeimarmi
Stationery @fineartcalligraphy.co.uk
Bridal shoes @valentinagallo_official
Rentals @grangalanoleggi
Cake @sugarcups_cake_design
Model @martila45

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As you can see the results of the shoot were stunning and the feature in Wedding Sparrow was a fabulous culmination of an amazing team:

http://weddingsparrow.com/article/heirloom-english-vintage-wedding-inspiration

More images from this beautiful shoot:

The Fabulous Team
Creative Direction & Styling: @thetimelessstylist⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Photography: @camillaarnholdphotography⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Venue: @somerleyweddings_events⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Floral Design: @blueskyflowers⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Stationery Design: @fineartcalligraphy.co.uk⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Tableware: @weddingpresentco⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Cake Designer: @sugarplumbakeskingston⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Furniture: @virginiasvintagehire⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Linen & Ribbons: @silkandpurl⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Bridal Hair & Makeup: @chasemakeupandhair⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Bridal Gown: @annakaraofficial for @morgan_davies_bridal⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Wedding & Engagement Rings: @london_victorian_ring_co⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Bridal Shoes: @bellabelleshoes⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Groomswear: @vintagesuithire⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Female Model: @anna.houghton⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Male Model: @mjovens

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I am delighted to bring to you the inspiration from Mari:

Inspiration

The inspiration for this shoot began when I first visited Hedsor House last year. Walking around this impressive privately owned stately home I was reminded of the famous poem ‘She Walks in Beauty’ by Lord Byron. I fell in love with this poem which recalls how Lord Byron was struck by the beauty of his cousin’s wife whilst attending a ball. I could imagine her walking elegantly and smiling as she entered the large doors of the ballroom in the most incredible bridal gown. I wanted to capture the modern bride wearing the most romantic of bridal dresses with a nod to royalty in light of the Royal wedding this year in her beautiful hand crafted gold crown smiling and laughing as she swept through this incredible house with all its charm and history.

The Bride

I wanted to showcase two dresses. The first dress by Pronovia was fit for a princess with its layers of tulle and long train, modest lace sleeves, it was in sharp contrast to the more detailed crystal encrusted elegant fitted dress which cut a sophisticated look perhaps for an evening change. The whole look was softened with delicate flowers in true fine art design and accompanied by blush pink glass candlesticks, crystal glasses, plates with gold edging and gold cutlery to give an opulent and luxury feel. The cakes carefully designed by Elizabeth who matched the flowers beautifully and gave a personal touch by adding the gold monogram. Gold baroque detailing trimmed the base of the cakes with small gold leaves nestled amongst the flowers adding a delicate regal look. The second cake offered a marbled pink and gold effect on the icing harmonising the colour palette with the regality of the shoot. Other edible treats included beautiful cupcakes, all embellished with regal designs and large blush pink roses. The treats were interwoven amongst the table décor of flowers to create a decadent feast fit for a princess. The stationery featured luxury invitations, menus and place cards in pale ivory accompanied with soft romantic sheer paper, overlapped and held in place with wax seals in gold. Beautifully handwritten calligraphy in gold and a bespoke gold monogram in R for Royal. The stationery and delicate stamps added to the personal detailing. A pretty blush crystal perfume bottle displayed on a gold heirloom tray with hand crafted gold hair accessories resulted in soft romantic personal details that any bride would wish for on her wedding day.

The stunning Pronovias gown demanded drama and the Rafaella crown certainly met the style call. A statement headpiece that harmonised gold plated leaves with soft ivory hues of pearls, fusing together the perfect balance of grandeur and romance.
The Fleur hair piece gave rise to the low back of the Nurit Hen gown. Inspired by nature, this utterly romantic piece of exquisite handcrafted flowers, nestled amongst crystals and pearls, shouted ethereal in every sense of the word.

Colour Palette

I chose blush pink, soft pink, gold and white with hints of the pantone colour ultra violet. Blush pink and soft pink for it’s romance and feminine touch. White for its purity and clarity, combined with gold gave an opulent feel with hints of ultra violet to showcase how you can use this colour in a soft muted tone for a truly elegant look that gives just enough colour to the overall palette.

Location

I visited Hedsor House last year and fell in love with this magnificent building hidden away within its stunning grounds and far reaching views. When I saw the ballroom and the huge bridal suite I knew this was the place for my shoot. Hedsor is filled with royal grandeur, beautiful paintings and the most impressive domed ceiling in the stunning Centre Hall. Just walking through the ballroom with its striking cut glass chandeliers which reflect in the mirrored glass so cleverly cut out to emulate arched windows that run down the entirety of this amazing space. I could imagine the bride walking down the impressive staircase to enter this light filled room in all her grace and beauty. It was the perfect place and fitted the name I chose to give this shoot perfectly.

The Flowers

Floral designer, Brigitte from Moss & Stone styled the top table using a combination of narcissus, viburnham tinus flowers, astrantia and clematis, ranunculus, hellebore, blossom with touches of jasmine, nigella seed heads in shades of blush pink, soft pink and white with hints of soft muted ultra violet in the vintage roses. The look created a soft feminine and elegant style to compliment the table details and add a beautiful contrast between the light delicate coloured flowers against the dark wooden carved panels around the ballroom.

Favourite Details from the Shoot

As a creative person there are many elements that I love and really appreciate and admire from this shoot. Not to mention the skill and artistry that each one brings individually. The standout elements have to be the Pronovia bridal gown with all its layers of tulle and huge long train. It’s a real statement dress, and a must for any bride who wants to make an entrance and wow her groom. My personal favourite details have to be the custom made showstopping main cake which featured six tiers and a separate tier of edible roses crowned with hand crafted large roses and gold leaf to match the colour palette and gold monogram. It is an amazing piece of art and design and one that has a royal and opulent presence all on it’s own. It looked amazing placed on the antique dresser.

How would a bride translate this vision?

My best tips would be to look at current bridal trends, but add your own twist to let your personality and style shine through. Change your hair or makeup look for your evening party. It can be as simple as applying a darker lipstick or gloss, perhaps an elegant updo. To create an opulent style think about all the details from gold cutlery through to gold hand written stationery and maybe adding your own personal monogram. Using an abundance of flowers on your top table will create impact and a luxury feel. It’s all in the thoughtful individual elements that compliment each other perfectly.

– Mari Chase

The feature is in the current issue of You and Your Wedding (Oct/Nov 2018).  Please see the gallery below for a full collection from this stunning shoot, photographed by the very talented Roberta Facchini.

THE DREAM TEAM⠀
Concept & Coordination: @chasemakeupandhair ⠀
Styling: @thetimelessstylist
Photography: @robertafacchiniphotography ⠀
Venue: @hedsor ⠀
Floral Design: @mossandstonefloraldesign ⠀
Cakes: @elizabethscakeemporium ⠀
Makeup: @chasemakeupandhair ⠀
Hair: @amylaceybridalandbeauty ⠀
Hair Accessories: @afshanshamas
Stationery: @fineartcalligraphy.co.uk ⠀
Bridalwear: @mirrormirrorcouture ⠀
Tableware: @duchessbutler ⠀
Linens: @overthetoprentallinens ⠀
Ribbons: @katecullenstyle
Dresses: @mirrormirrorcouture
Shoes: @freyaroselondon
Ring: @ormoloulondon
Model: @danifaccinelli

All images copyright Roberta Facchini

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You can incorporate any of these features for your own wedding and have many options for customisation, such as handmade paper envelopes, silk ribbons, wax seals, location maps, on the day extras and so much more.

Please see the gallery below for inspiration.

Seen here printed in black onto gorgeous pink handmade paper with deckled edges. You can customise the paper, ink colour, envelopes and ribbons.

If you would like to customise the Sofia suite for your own wedding please fill out my inquiry form or email me on louise@fineartcalligraphy.co.uk

YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN:

Josephina Suite

Seraphine Suite

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Ophelia Suite

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ENVELOPE CALLIGRAPHY SERVICE

Have your envelopes written by hand in a calligraphy style of your choice, I have a wonderful collection of inks including metallics and can also create custom inks to match your wedding suite or event style.

WAX SEAL SERVICE

Would you like your envelope, invitation or special bespoke piece finished with a wax seal?  I can provide wax seals in different colours and stamps which can be combined with a ribbon, twine or by itself.

TWINE / LINEN / RIBBON WRAP

Complete your wedding suite or event invitation with a lovely twine, linen thread or ribbon wrap – create a wow factor and have your invitations wrapped in style.

VELLUM WRAP

A vellum wrap or cover can be printed, foiled, written on or finished with a wax seal or twine, a wonderful effect where you can just see the invitation sitting under the vellum – you can even have your invitations printed on them with a illustrated or watercolour painting underneath.

WATERCOLOUR ART SERVICES

I love to get out my watercolours and paint venues, flowers, crests in fact anything you would like turned into art to be a part of your special day.  A watercolour envelop liner of your venue can be a wonderful way to invite your guests and also a beautiful taster of the beauty of the venue of your wedding.

ILLUSTRATIONS & SKETCHES

Creating special illustrations or sketches is a joy for me, whether it is a venue sketch or a botanical illustration. I will work with you to discuss your ideas and create a number of sketches which can then be scanned into the computer and converted to a vector graphic which can be used in any part of your design, whether for invitations, business branding or for special events.

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A custom wedding suite in fine art calligraphy is the most beautiful way to design your bespoke wedding stationery.  Creating a wedding suite tailor-made just for you as a couple is a wonderful way to show people who you are, what you believe in, what kind of day you are planning, your aesthetic and ultimately your passion not only for each other but for life.

What do you want your wedding stationery to say about you?  Choose from rich organic textures and materials that combine beautifully to show everyone you love and hold dear to your heart that you are joining together as a union and you want them to share it with you.

Many people hold onto wedding invitations as a keepsake or a memory, once people see your beautiful custom wedding suite it will stay with them as an heirloom and passed down to generations to come, you can also frame your stationery or keep it in a special portfolio.

THE PROCESS

First we talk, discuss and chat through all your thoughts and aspirations.

You can refer to my fine art calligraphy semi custom selection for ideas or elements you wish to include and we can develop from there. You can also come to me with a completely new thought or idea, and I can begin the creative process.

PAPER OPTIONS

HANDMADE PAPER
I use a number of different suppliers but essentially the majority of paper I use for fine art calligraphy is handmade.  I love the gorgeous textures, softness and deckled edges. I also have a variety of beautiful colours that you can choose from.  You can also choose letterpress as an extra option.

COTTON CARD
This is soft and decadent, used for both printing and letterpress. It can also be used for foiling.

300 GSM CARD
Gorgeous card stock from GF Smith papers, beautiful quality and smooth texture which come in a variety of colours.  The is perfect for digital printing, letterpress and foiling.

PAPER COLOUR OPTIONS
I use three different paper suppliers who supply a range of beautiful colours, please contact me to discuss.

EXTRAS
I have a number of beautiful options you can use to enhance your wedding stationery:

HAND DYED RIBBONS
Not only do I hand dye ribbons using plants and natural dyes, I also have a number of preferred suppliers that I use.  These ribbons can be used to complete your stationery invitation suite and for vow books, order of services or anything else you may wish to have included.  You can also order extra ribbon for your own use, for example; your bouquet, bridesmaid’s hair, your dress and even your table decorations.

WAX SEALS
I have a number of wax seal designs that I can offer you and I can also design and have made for you, your very own personal wax seal.  This can be used for envelopes, place cards and is also a beautiful keepsake after your wedding.

TIMESCALES
Please allow at least 6-8 weeks for design and delivery of your fine art calligraphy custom wedding stationery, in some cases where special paper will need to be ordered it can take an extra couple of weeks.

I would love to hear from you if you are interested in creating your own fine art calligraphy custom wedding suite with me, I only accept a limited number of commissions per year to make sure that I am fully available for all my clients.  If you would like to work with me on your beautiful suite, please get in touch through my inquiry form below or via email – louise@fineartcalligraphy.co.uk

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Vows & Letters

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Stack of Handmade Paper in Assorted Colours

I have a passion for handmade paper,  as soon as I saw it I knew I wanted to make my own creations on this gorgeous paper.  I found my first supplier here in the UK and as soon as the package landed on my doorstep I oohed and ahhed over the texture of the paper and admired it’s perfectly imperfect nature.

The edges were all different and so fluffy – I now know this is called ‘deckled’ and while to some people this may seem unfinished and uneven, to me that is part of its beauty and unique charm.  Each piece is made by hand using traditional techniques, many have been passed down through families and have been used for historical documents.  I have spent hours looking at different suppliers and their processes to find the perfect fit for my business, both in their philosophy and quality.

I match the paper to every client depending on their requirements. Handmade paper can come in different colours, sizes, weight and texture, many pieces have matching envelopes in different colours.  In this modern age handmade paper may seem an unusual choice for wedding or personal stationery but once you hold a piece in your hand you will understand why I am so passionate about this beautiful paper.  Not only is it soft, you can see and feel the pulp that has been carefully pressed and shaped into these stunning pieces to end up as a heirloom stationery, love letters, business cards or anything you wish to be made with it.  When combined with my calligraphy that has been created just for you the end result is totally unique and special to reflect you and your personality.

I have wonderful suppliers in Spain, Italy, the UK and in America all with their own wonderful heritage and processes, I recently received a gorgeous box from my supplier in Italy.  I was blown away by its beauty, I appreciate every shape especially the handmade envelopes complete with deckled edges.  They sent me paper made with hay, flowers and in different colours, they also included a booklet about their history and pictures of their family factory.  I love this!  I can really appreciate the time that has gone into making everything that I received.

Josephina Suite with Matching Grey Envelope

How is Handmade Paper Created?

Each company or person will have their own way of creating handmade paper and if you look online you can see many examples which broadly consists of the following steps:

• The paper begins with some material, often cotton rag, plant material or recycled paper which is cut up or mashed.  This is then combined with water over heat for a period of time or left overnight with cold water, then drained and made into a pulp.
• The pulp is then placed into a large bowl with water, and stirred.
• With the use of a deckle and mould (which looks like two large frames) and has a former in the middle (this looks like a large sieve), the pulp is collected in the former and with a good shake the water will drain through.
• The paper is then turned out of the deckle and mould and with the former still on the back the paper is placed on a thin fabric sheet. The former is removed and leftover water is squeezed out then left to dry for hours.
• Voila, one sheet of handmade paper is created!

It may seem strange that the price of handmade paper is more expensive than other papers but when you consider the time that goes into making just one sheet, you can understand.

I am a bit of a paper geek and have a cupboard full of paper and card samples, if I’m honest I love all paper and if handmade paper isn’t for you I have paper and card that is equally beautiful, or if you love handmade paper and want to have your stationery created using this traditional technique then just send me an inquiry to get the ball rolling or take a look at my semi-custom suites that can all be printed on handmade paper!

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Included in the feature was the Save the Date with navy blue matching envelope and the Place Card with ‘Amelie’ handwritten in calligraphy with a special matching custom made ink.

If you would like to find out more about the Amelie or any of my other semi-custom suites, click here, alternatively email me on louise@fineartcalligraphy.co.uk or send an inquiry. Please see a preview of my Amelie suite in the gallery below:

The Amelie Suite Collection

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