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Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Wedding Invitation: Beach Side

My friend Caroline is marrying her longtime boyfriend this summer and asked me to design a wedding invitation for them. It's going to be a small and intimate ceremony on the beach in Florida but she wants to have a bigger reception for the rest of her friends and family when they get back.

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I suggested we design an oversized postcard - one for the ceremony invitation and another announcing their nuptials and upcoming reception.

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Matt and Caroline have the sweetest little daughter - so I thought it would be cute to include her (represented by a little seashell) on the invitation.

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Caroline had these printed at a copy shop - which goes to show how far a good design can go with a modest print budget.
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10 comments:

  1. Liz JohnsonJune 17, 2009 at 8:47 AM

    These turned out awesomely. Love the rich color palette, especially the pop of red, and the baby shell is a great detail.

    Also the light in the photos? I love summer morning light. Unmistakable.

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  2. Mrs. LimestoneJune 17, 2009 at 9:00 AM

    Looks fab. I always suggest brides use more postcards for casual events but very few are willing to go for it. It just adds an element of fun to the whole thing - especially for a beachy or destination wedding. Great job.

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  3. LauraJune 17, 2009 at 9:33 AM

    How amazing! I love the idea of the three shells...so adorable.

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  4. JesJune 17, 2009 at 10:15 AM

    Those look adorable, love the richness! I need to post mine, just haven't had the chance.

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  5. angelarenaiJune 17, 2009 at 11:17 AM

    Yes I love the rich color palette and that script typeface! Looks lovely.

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  6. caroline dukeJune 17, 2009 at 12:51 PM

    wow... love. i love the illustrations. where did you find them?

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  7. And KathleenJune 17, 2009 at 1:26 PM

    I meant to source the images - they're from a book Liz owns called:
    Albertus Seba's Cabinet of Natural Curiosities

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  8. Joanna GoddardJune 20, 2009 at 6:00 AM

    so nice!!! xoxo

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  9. iva yanevaJune 22, 2009 at 5:13 AM

    these are fantastic! you did a great job :)

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  10. Jason Hudson Dot ComAugust 26, 2010 at 9:56 AM

    Hadn't seen this!
    Love it!

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