As a wedding stationery designer, I pull most of my inspiration from the theme of your event. I love to draw elements of your location, venue, and personal aesthetic into the design. So you can imagine my excitement when I got to work alongside Sofia Ocampo Events for a wedding at Castello Vicchiomaggio in Tuscany, Italy!

Chloe and Nick wanted something iconic, and that’s exactly what they got with Castello Vicchiomaggio. This historic venue is perched atop the hills in Chianti, one of Tuscany’s famous wine-producing towns. The old stonework, sprawling vineyards, and lush gardens made this wedding feel straight out of a 2000s romcom (I’m looking at you, Letters to Juliet). 

Stationery for the Welcome Party 

On our first call, Chloe explained that the weekend had a few different aesthetics. She wanted the welcome party to feel more “aperol-spritz” inspired, while the wedding day itself was more romantic and timeless. I wanted to find a way to blend these two expressions so everything felt intentional and cohesive. 

Luckily, their wedding planner, the lovely Sofia Ocampo Events, shared all her pictures of the venue. I pored over them, soaking in the feeling of the place. While looking through the photos, I spotted an orange tree on the property, and ideas began to spark! I began searching for botanical illustrations, finding the perfect silhouette of just one branch with a piece of fruit growing. I began playing with this design for the welcome party, incorporating the Amalfi vibes and Aperol Spritz aesthetic the bride was hoping for.

Because Chloe loves soft, neutral tones, I softened the colors of the design. I opted for a soft beige background and toned down the brightness of the fruit. I worked with Virginia Lucas Heart, a calligraphy artist, to ensure we had a perfect mix of classic and fun calligraphy on the invitations, welcome cards, and signage! 

Classic & Timeless Wedding Stationery 

Once I had a strong vision for the welcome party stationery, I needed to find a way to seamlessly blend it with the traditional Tuscan invitations the bride was envisioning. I returned to the photos the wedding planner had given me of Castello Vicchiomaggio, noticing minute details about the architecture and environment.

I knew I needed to incorporate Cyprus trees somehow. Because can you really have a Tuscan wedding and not highlight the trees? I formed a pocket of overlapping Cyprus trees to hold the invitation suite, and later used that same design on the menus to tie it all together. We did a tonal letterpress impression, which made them feel textured and natural. The rounded shape of the invitation itself was inspired by the archways at the Villa. Every element of Chloe and Nick’s wedding stationery was designed to immerse them and their guests in the experience of being abroad and in love.

Wedding Stationery Artist 

Every wedding deserves stationery that feels unique and personal. When I begin the design process, I start with you. I dive deep into who you are as a couple, considering every angle of your venue, your location, your colors, and your vision. And the end result? Something like what I did for Chloe and Nick: deeply personal, intentional, creative designs. If you want something cool, and dare I say, iconic, I would love to hear your vision and design something extraordinary with you! Learn more about my wedding stationery services and contact me to start the conversation!

Vendors: 

Stationery: Fig. 2 Design 

Calligraphy Artist: Virginia Lucas Hart

Venue & Catering: Castello Vicchiomaggio 

Planning & Design: Sofia Ocampo Events 

Photo: La Moment Photography 

Floral & Design: Shean Strong