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Bright and Modern Calligraphy Invitation

I had a lot of fun working on this invitation suite with the bride, Camie, and Li Ward, who did all the calligraphy.  Camie loved the Paige invitation suite, so we did a variation of that design.  Li calligraphed their names, the wedding and reception location, as well "kindly reply" on the RSVP.  I created a little logo of a horseshoe with mountains to represent the wedding location of Park City, Utah. 

The invitation and RSVP were letterpress printed in poppy orange and gray.  The RSVP was paired with a coordinating gray envelope and the outer envelopes was poppy orange as well. 

{All photos and styling by Fat Orange Cat Studio}

Vintage Ephemera Inspired Letterpress Wedding Invitations

Amanda and Seamus are getting married in June at the Aldrich House in Providence, Rhode Island.  A National Historic Landmark built in 1822, The Aldrich House is also the home of the Rhode Island Historical Society.  Amanda and her mother came to me with images from the Official Souvenir & Program from the 1907 Rhode Island Old Home Week, and wanted to incorporate them into the save the date and invitations. Being a love of vintage ephemera, old letterpress cuts, and Providence, I loved working on this design.  

The Save the Date included a fun and festive image of a parade of swinging lanterns with an image of the capitol building in the background. I kept the typefaces simple and classic. 

We carried the same typefaces throughout the the invitation and reply card, and used another image from the Old Home Week Program on a simple belly band.

Each piece was letterpress printed in a cool grey ink on 100% cotton paper in Pearl white with coordinating envelopes.

Martha Stewart Weddings - Real Weddings Special Issue

I am SO excited to FINALLY announce Parrott Design Studio is featured in the new Martha Stewart Weddings Real Weddings Special issue, on newsstands now!

The stationery story was about letting the seasons inspire your wedding stationery.  Parrott Design Studio was included in Summer with the reception card and RSVP from the Rachel Collection.  I custom printed the pieces in pretty peach hue just for the article and love how it came out.

It is pretty surreal to see my work and my studio's name in Martha Stewart Weddings.  It's crazy, actually!!  I am so honored to be included, and to be surrounded by so many other talented designers.

Tomorrow I will share the whole Rachel Collection, as well as the inspiration behind the design.

Happy Weekend + a bit of News

It has been a busy week of printing with four invitation suites down and two more to go.  I am looking forward to Sunday! 

I received a happy bit of news that three of my invitation suites were chosen to be included in the new Martha Stewart Weddings stationery galleries online. 

Paige Collection featuring custom calligraphy by Li Ward of Fat Orange Cat Studio.

Willow Collection

Madeline Collection

I am very honored to have my designs included in these inspiring galleries.

Enjoy your weekend!

{All photos of invitations by Fat Orange Cat Studio}

The Collection: Jessica

Meet Jessica. Graceful and elegant, inspired by ornate Victorian design, vintage estate sale Bijoux, intricate lace details, and ethereal colors inspired by the sea. Jessica is named after my sister, who inspired the original design and created one of the beautiful cakes below.

Top Row: Martha Stewart Weddings, Tim Walker Photography, Pam Cooley Photgraphy, Style Me Pretty; Second Row: Elizabeth Anne Designs, Design Me Vintage, Style Me Pretty, Style Me Pretty; Third Row: Kiss the Groom, Nothing Bakes Like a Parrott, Martha Stewart Weddings, Elizabeth Anne Designs







The Jessica Collection features ornate lace, perfect for a vintage glam affair.

{All photos by Fat Orange Cat Studio}