Custom Save the Dates, Unique Wedding Invitations & Personalized Stationery

Planning your fall wedding? Pantone recently released their TOP COLORS FOR FALL 2014 with loads of gorgeous rich colors for you to choose from. I know Spring really has just sprung, but I had to share these beautiful fall hues for those of you planning your fall weddings. I have ALWAYS I love Sangria … rich magenta pink with a splash deep violet hue. Radiant orchid, was named color of the year, and looks amazing with orange for a fall wedding. Mauve mist and aluminum colors are a perfect combo for a late fall wedding.

FALL 2014 COLOR NAMES AND VALUES

The top colors for women’s fashion for fall 2014 are:
PANTONE 18-3224 Radiant Orchid
PANTONE 19-2047 Sangria
PANTONE 19-4037 Bright Cobalt
PANTONE 18-0322 Cypress
PANTONE 19-3955 Royal Blue
PANTONE 18-1550 Aurora Red
PANTONE 16-1107 Aluminum
PANTONE 15-3207 Mauve Mist
PANTONE 18-1421 Cognac
PANTONE 14-0837 Misted Yellow

The top colors for men’s fashion for fall 2014 are:
PANTONE 16-3304 Sea Fog
PANTONE 19-4037 Bright Cobalt
PANTONE 16-1107 Aluminum
PANTONE 18-0322 Cypress
PANTONE 19-2047 Sangria
PANTONE 19-3955 Royal Blue
PANTONE 18-3224 Radiant Orchid
PANTONE 18-1550 Aurora Red
PANTONE 18-1421 Cognac
PANTONE 14-0837 Misted Yellow

Enjoy! Remember, when planning your fall wedding your many have to choose main wedding colors  your florist and linen vendor can supply you with. Then add the 2014 fall colors as accent colors where you can for a fresh and modern look. Just ask your vendors, they are always happy to help match your wedding colors! Have fun!

Source: Pantone Announces Fashion Color Report Fall 2014

Friday I’m in LOVEEE! NOW TRENDING! Hand-lettered inspired calligraphy fonts.

I adore all things calligraphy. In my spare time when I am not drawing or painting you will find me practicing my hand at calligraphy with a pointed pen and paintbrush. Hand-lettered scripts are flirty and fun! Colorful calligraphic swashes add handcrafted elegance to your wedding invitations and stationery.

I have MANY brand new calligraphy style fonts I love, so I narrowed down to the ones I didn’t share yet. (i think!) I hope you enjoy them too.

1. Dasha – A perfect calligraphy style script font. Look at that letter “P!”

2. Anna Clara – Let’s face it. This hand-lettered font is just right!

3. Ahra – Oh so lovely upright calligraphy swashes!

4. Ondise – Beautiful and thick calligraphy style font. Ahhhhh!

5. Aleka – Fresh and friendly handlettering perfection!

6. Ciao Bella – Simply elegant with flat and perfectly curved pen strokes.

7. Gardeny – Swirly artful and sweet calligraphy style font.

8. Wishes Script Pro – Gorgeous modern calligraphy font. xo

Happy Friday to you and have a lovely and the most amazing weekend!

CHEERS!

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Loads of NEW watercolor postage stamps were added to my zazzle shop. Check it out, I promise you won’t be disappointed. Match your wedding stationery, invitations, stationery note cards, and bills! Add a splash of color to your snail mail. Enjoy!

Nautical themed weddings are super hot this year! Perfect for a nautical wedding in the spring, summer, or fall. The obvious color choice that goes perfectly with a nautical theme is navy blue, of course. To add a splash of modern fun I LOVE coral pink, lightest khaki brown, and metallic silver as the accent colors. Navy blue stripes on the cake and tables are a MUST!

Get inspired!

Sources: Nautical wedding cake photo by Miller + Miller Photography, nautical wedding reception decor photo by Josh and Rachel Best Photography, nautical wedding invitations by Mospens Studio <3, creative khaki suite, coral tie, and the elegant pacific blue bridesmaid dress by the amazing jcrew, nautical watercolor stripes artwork by Michelle Mospens (that’s me!).

Tip! When working with stripes for your nautical event, use them sparingly. Remember less is more. Think cake, and table runner. Now that is nautical perfection!

When considering bridal shower invitations, it is important to keep the unique theme and color scheme in mind. If you’re like us, we ADORE hand-painted watercolor wedding shower invitation designs! No matter your shower style, we have just the perfect invite for you. Completely customizable designs. Following are 8 bridal shower invitation ideas to get your creative juices flowing.

{ Modern Watercolor Bridal Shower Invitations }

Hand-painted watercolor lettering makes this shower invite truly unique!

{ Watercolor Ribbon Bridal Shower Invitations }

Watercolor ribbon and handlettered name? Yes. Please.

{ Calla Lilies Bridal Shower Invitations }

Orange calla lilies are fresh with green accents. Perfect for a spring or summer shower!

{ Love Birds Bridal Shower Invitations }

Beautiful blue watercolor birds and ribbon create the perfect shower invite.

{ Chalkboard Bridal Shower Invitations }

The oh-so-popular chalkboard bridal shower invitations for the vintage themed shower.

{ Beach Theme – Watercolor Coral Bridal Shower Invitations }

Mint and gold watercolor coral make this the perfect beach theme bridal shower invitations design!

{ Nautical Bridal Shower Invitations }

Nautical anchors and bunting scream fun on our preppy bridal shower invite.

{ Calla Lily Bridal Shower Invitations }

Orange calla lily and mint hand-painted vintage border and lettering make this shower invite modern and fresh!

All of our unique custom bridal shower invitations can be customized and personalized for you. At Mospens Studio, custom designs are welcome … as always! Just contact me today.

There is something absolutely stunning about hand-painted wedding invitations. You would think after designing and hand-painted wedding invitation and stationery designs for 15+ years I would become tired of it. NEVER. EVER. The look for an actual hand-painted wedding invitation is elegant, artful, and full of painterly pride. Seeing each brushstroke POP on thick cardstock gives our hand-painted wedding invitations handcrafted energy like NO other wedding invitation.

Stand out design. … Introducing my new hand-painted wedding invitation design: HAND-PAINTED GOLD ROSES

Each hand-painted gold rose is meticulously hand-painted on each card with gold metallic paint.

The thick nature of the hand-painted gold paint leaves texture of the brushstroke on each card. STUNNING!

Matching reply cards, enclosure cards, thank you cards and more are now available. Look for MANY more hand-painted wedding invitations and save the dates to come!

Having a beach theme or destination wedding in Mexico? Our NEW hand-painted coral save the dates are perfect for you. Each bright white thick card is hand-painted with red-orange paint. Oh-so-unique!

Beach chic coral adds POP to your save the date. We are in LOVE!

The casual and fun font selection perfectly matches the coral watercolor art. Adorned with a hand-drawn seashell illustration on the envelope.

Now available in our SIGNATURE COLLECTION! { HAND-PAINTED CORAL SAVE THE DATES }

Looking for a classy and elegant yet FUN fireworks save the date for your wedding? Look no further! Hand-painted silver metallic, red and blue watercolor fireworks create the perfect “Fourth of July” save the date ever.

 Each card is hand-painted! Fun and flirty our fireworks design truly RAWKS!

 Designed with hand-written style lettering in red, blue, and gray text. Personalized with your wording of course.

The back flap of the save the date envelope adorns a blue watercolor fireworks display all of its own.

Now available in our Studio Collection! { HAND-PAINTED FIREWORKS SAVE THE DATES }

Equal parts romantic and vintage, our new Vintage Painted Roses wedding stationery design is perfect for your vintage themed wedding.

Hand-painted gold and cream roses reproduces in neutral hues to create a romantic vintage rose design.

UPGRADE: Raised ink thermography printing, letterpress, foil, and engraving also available.

Now available in our Studio Collection! { VINTAGE PAINTED ROSES WEDDING INVITATIONS }

Table cards don’t need to be boring! Browse our 17 new watercolor table number cards. Customize colors and themes to match your wedding or event style.

Looking for a formal wedding invitation different from the others? I designed this elegant wedding invitation in 2004. It truly does not seem like a decade ago. Starting out as a winter invite with periwinkle and silver then offered in red and silver and black and white. I just reprinted, spruced up the font, and snapped some new pics for a current client.

Traditional with a modern twist. Completely customizable! Reintroducing … our BLACK TIE design elegant and simple black and white wedding invitations!

UPGRADE: Raised ink thermography printing, letterpress, foil, and engraving also available.

Embellish with a ribbon to add more of your modern style! Now available in our new shop: { BLACK TIE }

Need a quote with upgrades? Contact me today for a FREE QUOTE!

An elegant vintage-inspired wedding stationery suite adorns a hand painted watercolor peony flower envelope liner. Simple elegance!

Wrapped with a pink satin bow complete the simply elegant wedding invitations suite.

Now available in our Studio Collection! { PEONY LOVE LETTER WEDDING INVITATIONS }

Having a modern mint themed wedding? Our fresh mint wedding invitations are perfect for you! Boasting intricate hand painted mint vintage border with rich black calligraphy style fonts. Printed on crisp white cards. Bridesmaid dresses in long formal mint green gowns carry the formal look through your wedding day. Perfect for spring and summer weddings. Modern Elegance!

Photo Source:  Esther Sun Photography and Mospens Studio

Are you loving the chalkboard theme for your vintage wedding? Our chalkboard save the date invitations are perfect for vintage themed weddings. Wedding couples who are teachers are incorporating chalkboard art into their wedding decor too. Soft pastel hues that mimic chalk on the chalkboard go best with this theme. Think light pink, light blue, light mint green, peach, and white on dark gray. They pop creating a soft beautiful texture. Light blush pink dresses for the bridesmaids create the perfect romantic look. Go for blush pink roses with light green foliage and baby breath. Sweet vintage elegance!

Photo source: Valo Photography and Mospens Studio

Love the romantic look for burlap and lace? Our hand-painted burlap watercolor wedding invitations with hand-illustrated lace are perfect for your vintage and rustic chic wedding. The invitations can be customized to look warmer pink light brown or a more golden light brown. Blush pink, lush fern greens, and warm browns make the perfect color scheme. For a romantic look, have your bridesmaids in a blush pink. Their attire will pop among the dark barn wood hues. Rustic chic with a vintage twist!

Photo source: Sara & Rocky