Merrimon-Wynne Winter Showcase
The Merrimon-Wynne House 2021 Winter Bridal Showcase was such a dream! I was on the incredible “tent” team with the design genius of Amanda Blair by Design, the floral wonderment of Hathaway Floral Design, and the amazing photo talent of Alaina Ronquillo, among so many other wonderful vendors. Although the event was in February, we put together a fresh spring design with pinks and lavenders, and it turned out beautifully.
On the paper and signage part of things, which was my contribution, we decided to try lots of new and exciting ideas - one of them being fabric signs! I’ve always loved fabric signs and had done a couple in the past, but we went all in and it was the best decision I could have ever made. We did a fabric Welcome Banner along with a fabric Seating Chart (so fun!), and small fabric table numbers using the Style Me Pretty gold stands. These fabric signs were a labor of love, but they exceeded my expectations and it was the official launch of fabric signs as an offering of Ivy and Linen Design Co.
For the invitation suite I kept it a simple design, but incorporated texture through handmade paper and letterpress printing (my favorite!). Shades of off-white and light blue balanced nicely with the pops of color in the florals. For the dinner menus I tried something else new to me at the time, which was pressed flowers in the wax seals. I did a light pink menu with a torn edge name place card affixed to the menu with a clear vellum wax seal sprinkled with dried lavender from Bonnie's Blooms.
I was blown away with how gorgeous the tent looked on that sunny February day! I met so many great couples who stopped by to say hi, and now have the pleasure of working with several of them on their wedding stationery. Enjoy photos of this beautiful day at the Merrimon-Wynne House in downtown Raleigh!
Photography: Alaina Ronquillo Photography | Planning and Design: Amanda Blair by Design | Florals: Hathaway Floral Design | Invitations and Signage: Ivy and Linen Design Co. | Catering: Donovan’s Dish | Specialty Rentals: Greenhouse Picker Sisters | Special Lighting: Get Lit | Bridal Salon: White of Raleigh | Entertainment: Bunn DJ Co | Tent, Linens, and Flatware: CE Rental | Hair and Makeup: Wink Hair and Makeup | Videography: Oak City Films | Cake: Edible Art Bakery | Specialty Vendor: Bonnie’s Blooms
