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My Favorite Supplies
Whether you are starting a wedding stationery business or you want to pick up a new hobby, navigating all of the tools to start can be really overwhelming. Today I’m excited to share my absolute favorite tools I use for wedding invitations, calligraphy and watercolor.
MY FAVORITE PRINTER
My absolute favorite inkjet printer. Although I don’t print invitations in house I do print most of my envelope addressing and this thing is lightening fast and the quality is excellent! It also doesn’t break the bank! When I first started Rebecca Green Design I thought I needed the most expensive printer. I shelled out about $1,000 on a great laser printer, only to realize cartridges were so expensive, I didn't want to print invitations in house, and I could get the same, if not better, quality using this bad boy right here!
ADVANCED TAPE GLIDER
This is a must have! I use this tape glider for attaching envelope liners to envelopes, assembling invitations with backers and assembling pocketful invitations. It is super easy to use, inexpensive and lasts forever. (I’ve had mine for 5+ years!). You can also buy refills in bulk here.
CORK GRIP NIB HOLDER
When I first started practicing Calligraphy it was recommend that I purchase an oblique nib holder. It felt very unnatural to me and I could never quite get the hang of it. Then I found this, much more comfortable, cork grip nib holder and it suddenly felt so much more natural!
DAB-N-SEAL ENVELOPE MOISTENER
Find yourself with an overwhelming pile of wedding invitations that need sealing? My tongue hurts just thinking about it. These envelope moisteners are worth every penny in my opinion! No more hassling with licking every single envelope, sometimes twice, only to find it’s not sticking evenly. These are inexpensive and sold in a set of 4.
DUBSADO
If you invest in one thing in your business, let it be Dubsado. I can’t say enough good things about this tool. I use this to collect leads, track my customers, take payments and send proofs. My most favorite part is the customer portal. My clients can easily see their open invoices, fill out forms for me and see their amazing proofs. My forms look professional, I’m more organized and it makes the process seamless for my clients too! Be sure yo use code “rgdesign” to receive 20% off your first month!
ARCHES WATERCOLOR COLD PRESS BLOCK
When it comes to watercolor, the paper you use can make a huge difference! I only use Arches. It’s on the pricier side but very much worth the investment!
NIKKO G NIBS
When I first started my calligraphy journey these were recommended and I really hated them! But after practicing with tons of different nibs the Nikko G actually tends to be my favorite.
Southern Styled Shoot at Magnolia Plantation
I'm always so thankful when amazing wedding professionals get together and create something that's not only beautiful but realistic for my clients! This Southern shoot in Charleston at Magnolia Plantation did not disappoint. Dusty blue accents, gorgeous florals, meaningful traditions and the most gorgeous plantation setting made the perfect day. Magnolia Plantation is located on the banks of the Ashley River and is the epitome of Southern Charm.
Details are everything. The boutonnieres with the dusty blue ribbon, the pale blue heels and the his and hers vow books with gorgeous dusty blue silk ribbon. (vow books can be purchased here)
The custom invitation suite I designed features all script for a truly romantic look, complete with dusty blue envelopes, a vintage floral envelope liner and hand torn silk ribbon in a beautiful dusty blue.
One of the southern traditions celebrated at the shoot was burying a bottle of Bourbon at the ceremony site. The tradition states that if you bury a bottle of bourbon at the wedding site it won’t rain on your wedding day. True believers say you must do it exactly one month before the wedding, the bottle must be full and buried upside down. Then on the day of the wedding, you dig it up and share a glass with the wedding party after the ceremony. How fun is that!?
Wedding Planner & Event Coordinator | CAROLINA OCCASIONS
Stylist and Host | EMMA ALLEN
Venue | MAGNOLIA PLANTATION
Florist | CREECHS FLORIST
Grooms Attire | CHARLESTON TUXEDO
Dress Shop | LULAKATE
Bride’s Dress Designer | KATE MCDONALD BRIDAL
Rentals | EVENTHAUS & 428 MAIN
Stationery & Vow Books | REBECCA GREEN DESIGN
Menus & Place Cards | EXTRAS BY EMILY
Makeup | CONTOURS AND CURLS
Hair | STEPHANIE MCADAMS
Baker | JESSICA CLINE
Bridesmaids Robes | SILK AND MORE
Cake Cutlery | LAVA GIFTS
Vintage Oldsmobile | LOW COUNTRY VALET
Bride and Groom Models | SAMANTHA AND CODY RICHARD
Spring Styled Shoot in Little Rock, Arkansas
When Kayleigh Ross Photography told me her best friend was getting married and she wanted to do a styled shoot, I was like sign me up! There's nothing like real love and these two clearly adore eachother. Take a peak at the photos below, can you feel it?! Be sure to scroll all the way down for the list of vendors!
Photography: Kayleigh Ross Photography
HMUA: Styled by Brittanie
Dress + Veil: Bridal Cottage
Florals: Magnolia Belle Floral
Stationery: Rebecca Green Design
Spring Styled Shoot at Greystone Estate
Collaborating with other creatives is always fun and refreshing. When Lauren Haley Photography contacted me about this Styled Shoot at Greystone Estate in Arkansas, I was so excited. Lush florals with vintage vibes, the cutest little puppy and a love between the couple that you can literally feel through the photos? All. The. YES!
I am so grateful to have been included in this beautiful shoot and so thankful to have the opportunity to work with such talented individuals!
Vendors:
Photography: Lauren Haley Photography & Grace Starr Photography
Venue: Greystone Estate on Beaver Lake
Coordinator and Rentals: Pretty Old Stuff NWA & Most Joyful Day
Hair: HAIR by Kerry Wengel
Makeup: Shae Alexandria, owner of black sheep salon
Florals: Shirley's Flower Studio
Dress: Tesori - Bridal, Formal, & Occasion
Suit: Formal Affairs
Cake & Macaroons: Earth + Honey
Stationery: Rebecca Green Design
Grace's Ring (rose gold and silver): Brooks Fine Jewelry
Bride: Tabitha Nichole Taylor
Groom: Beau Harris
Vintage Ring and Ring Box: Olive Trading Company; In Retrospect Vintage Shop
The Savannah Wedding Invitation Suite
The Savannah Wedding Invitation Suite was inspired by beautiful Southern weddings. Think sweeping trees blowing in the wind, beautiful florals, vintage details; classic and charming. This semi-custom invitation suite features a simple wreath and beautiful script font digitally printed using a gold metallic ink. The die-cut shape and vintage floral envelope liner really bring this invitation suite to life. Tied together with a beautiful pale peach silk ribbon.
Photo by Grace Starr Photography
Winter Styled Shoot at Ridgeland Mansion - Philadelphia
I had the honor of being included in this beautiful Winter styled photoshoot at Ridgeland Mansion back in December and I'm so excited to share it with y'all! Ridgeland Mansion is such a beautiful setting on 5 acres in historic West Fairmount Park in Philadelphia. The photos by Whimsical Imagery by Amberlee are just stunning, as I am sure you will agree!
The stationery I designed was soft and romantic. Grey and white invitations with a hand torn edge were tied together with soft crinkle chiffon and a bronze wax seal. The envelopes were adorned with vintage peony envelope liners (my favorite!). I carried the soft watercolor strokes from the enclosure cards across to the menus and table numbers to create a cohesive look. It came together beautifully. One of my favorite elements was creating the calligraphy vows, writing down vows is so romantic and a piece of artwork that the couple can display in their home for years to come.
Vendors:
Photography: Amberlee Namini, Whimsical Imagery by Amberlee
Coordinator: Keara Anne Weddings, Assisstant: Tonya Moken
Venue: Ridgeland Mansion
Venue Manager: Joshua's Catering
Rentals: Open Aire Affairs
Florals: Bloomsbury Floral Designs
Stationery: Rebecca Green Design
Jewelry: Lauren Priori Jewelry
Wedding Dress: Lovely Bride
Bridesmaids Dresses: Bella Bridesmaids (designers: Monique Lhuillier and Theia)
Cookies: Velvet Sky Bakery
Hair: Rachel Sheridan, Exquisite by Definition
Makeup: Mary Lafferty, Shimmer and Spice
Models: Alanah John, Tara Federico, Madison Neumann
Handkerchiefs: The Handkerchief Shop (from the Happy Hanky line)
Monogrammed Blanket: PCB Home