Winter Park Bridal Stroll here we come!

If you are newly engaged and looking for some of the best wedding vendors around, then you need to come to the Winter Park Bridal Stroll. We are happy to say we not only did the design for this event, but we will be participating with both of our stationery lines! Both The 2u Collection and Paper Couture Stationery will be at the stroll this year, be sure to come see us!

To buy Tickets go to winterparkbridalstroll.com

Inspiration Series-Liga Photography!

I am often asked how I fight through creative block and what inspires me. So, here is an installment of my Inspiration Series. 

I've found that sometimes to break out of a NON-creative funk, it's best I go look at some work of other artists I admire. Being a traditional artist as well, It's fun for me to see what other artists use as their outlet, although I paint, and sketch my primary outlet for my art is through graphics, type and paper.  Sometimes to see how other creative minds put out their ideas, and the creations they create will jostle my own creative juices.

So today I want to share with you, one of my favorite places to go and be inspired. Liga Photography...And Luckily for me, I don't have to go very far. Abby is a close friend of mine as well as she trusts me to handle all of her marketing and branding, and I trust her to photograph all of my work. So if you've visited my blog before you'll know Abby shoot's all of my stationery and products. She even lends her creative eye, imagery and style to our joint stationery line Paper Couture Stationery. 

With work like her's it's easy to be inspired to create great marketing and advertising pieces. And I can tell you that because I have access to all of her images for her marketing efforts, she is an AMAZING TALENT. I can assure you, she isn't one of those photographers that shoots thousands of images, to pull a few strong ones. Everything she shoots is strong, emotional and thought provoking. Whether the subject is Weddings, Engagement, Corporate or just something that personally fulfills her, her images always make a statement.  (pictured above is the striking cover of her presentation brochure I designed. Of course the beautiful image really brings it home how talented she really is)

This is one of my favorite Engagement Shoots she has ever done. The style of the couple is mirrored in Abby's thoughtful placement of props and subject. The true naturalistic environment lends to the natural and easy going feeling of the couple, and Abby's genuine love for LOVE is evident as she captures the spontaneous and intimate moments of the couple.

I am obsessed with details, and I love these images above Abby captured while traveling around France. You can still see her passion for great moments in time... even without human subjects. 

And of course, something she is particularity good at is Weddings. If you are in the market for a wedding photographer- you couldn't go wrong if you choose Abby. As you can see she brings an emotion to her client's day that will live on for years to come. (above is a recent wedding of Miss Liga's. Visit her BLOG to see more. Below is a page out of her presentation piece)

Custom Holiday Cards Give A Personalized Touch!

We always love it when our brides regularly include us in their life events! I love this couple for many reasons, but one of them is I get to be a part of all their life events. This year they contacted me to design their Custom Holiday Cards, they wanted their friends and loved ones to get something personalized.

Aparna and Mike always have flattering things to say, here's what they said about our above creation: "They are absolutely stunning!! I love the paper quality and the shimmer that even comes through in the pictures. The crystals add just the right amount of sparkle, we LOVE them!! Best part is how you captured our wedding color as well as matched our photo backgrounds to the card. I'm so glad I have extra because I really want to frame and put these up next to our wedding stationary! Thank you so much!!

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11/11/11

As many of your know, 11/11/11 was the most popular wedding date on the planet! I want to share with you my 11/11/11 couple.  I love them both, they were a joy to work with and as you can see the result below was stunning.  This couple came to me 2 months before their wedding, which makes it all the more special. I feel very flattered when a bride a groom love my work so much that they decide to switch gears so close to their wedding and get me in on the stationery design. Because we didn't meet until well after their invitations had gone out, we created only the ceremony programs and placecards.

Wedding Planner: Hope Bott, Chefs Galley Special Events

Officiant: Senior Pastor Barton Buchanan

Flowers: Little Shop of Flowers

Ceremony: Windermere Union Church

Reception: The Waldorf Astoria Orlando

Musicians: Walter Jaworski

DJ: DJ Carl

Cupcakes: Sweet! by Good Golly Miss Holly

Backdrop + Drapes: Design Elements

Video: Elegante Films

All images by Luz Virginia

Reception Stationery The 2u Collection

 Nikki and Danny- looking Gorgeous!!

  Unique Die Cut Dove Shaped PlaceCards to rest on the glass at each place setting

  Ceremony Programs- The bride and groom wanted to share their favorite songs with the guests! So we incorporated the CD into the programs. Here's what the bride had to say about our above creations: "I couldn't be happier. Everyone Raved about the Programs and Placecards!"

For more of the beautiful wedding watch the slideshow below!

Gotham Hall...Gorgeous! (continuation of Letterpress...Yes Yes!) PART II

All Venue and Wedding photography is by Shira Weinberger - NYC Wedding Photography, 

all in studio product photography by Liga Photography.

Wedding Location: Gotham Hall, New York
Wedding Planning & Design: Cristine Godsey of Engaging Affairs

Letterpress by Mama Sauce

Design and Hand Silk and Crystal work by: The 2u Collection

AMAZING floral by: Tantawan Bloom

To read Part I-- click here

I hope you all really enjoyed Part I of this blog.. Here is what you have been waiting for.. Part II..  You can see the amazing decor, and the rest of the stationery that we designed and created.

 Miss Samira- looking Gorgeous!!

  Love this shot!! Happy Couple!!!

Here's what Samira had to say about her invitations: "I have gotten so many compliments on the invitations....i lost track after the 57th.  People who are related to people who received the invitation are going nuts over them!  Men are actually commenting on how they are the most beautiful invites they have ever seen!  My cousin has it on display at her house!  I can go on and on!"

Here's what the happy couple had to say about the reception stationery when they received it.

JESSE:  "WOW...Don’t know what to say..the program, table cards etc are exquisite.  Excellent job—thank you."

SAMIRA:  " I just received the package. Thanks so much for everything I was just looking at everything….so beautiful!!"

Wedding Location: Gotham Hall, New York

Beautiful, Beautiful Beautiful.. That is all I can say, the draping created such a beautiful atmosphere.  Keep reading, it only gets more gorgeous! I must says Hats off to Samira and Cristine Godsey of Engaging Affairs the design of this wedding was GORGEOUS on so many levels, and of course my hats off to all other vendors that were involved.

Let's start from the beginning.. The guests first witnessed the exchanging of vow and wedding ceremony. We created the beautiful programs below for the ceremony. 

Pewter Metallic Paper, compliments Champagne Metallic Paper, with the Monogram Design we created for Samira and Jesse, which is found throughout the entire wedding package. And don't forget the Swarovski Crystals to finish the Monogram.

After the ceremony it was time for dinner, dancing and reception fun!

The guests were created with this AMAZING escort card Tree created by Tantawan Bloom. Some of the cards hung from the tree and the rest sat on the table. 

Beautiful Custom Printed Escort Card Tents with Swarovski Crystals

Then the WOW of the design and decor of the venue!

Love the Menu and Table Numbers we created for this event. Below you can see them both IN STUDIO and the evening of the event.

Silk Hardbound Table Numbers with Satin Ribbon and Swarovski Crystals finishing.

 Congratulations to you both. You make a beautiful couple, and I wish you many years of happiness!

To finish it off, a beautiful Thank You Card.

I hope you enjoyed this 2 part post!

Gotham Hall...Gorgeous! (continuation of Letterpress...Yes Yes!) PART I

This October I had the pleasure in being a part of an amazing union. This bride came to me last March, she had a color palette of platinum and champagne. She was a joy to work with, we collaborated for the last 7 months to create the stationery below. I've been so excited about this stationery, I couldn't wait and I've blogged about it before. However, now I have the whole wedding of Samira and Jesse, so keep reading...it's a visual treat! And there is so much to share, it will be a 2 parter, so be sure to check back in a few days for Part 2!

All Venue and Wedding photography is by Shira Weinberger - NYC Wedding Photography, 

all in studio product photography by Liga Photography.

Wedding Location: Gotham Hall, New York
Wedding Planning & Design: Cristine Godsey of Engaging Affairs

Letterpress by Mama Sauce

Design and Hand Silk and Crystal work by: The 2u Collection

It all started in March 2011, Samira found me through referral and was excited for us as The 2u Collection to handle her wedding stationery. We were super excited as well, and the modern chic style of the bride, left us limitless possibilities! 

Meet Samira. Love her, and her style is pretty much summed up in this image!
Here's what she had to say about her invitations: "I have gotten so many compliments on the invitations....i lost track after the 57th.  People who are related to people who received the invitation are going nuts over them!  Men are actually commenting on how they are the most beautiful invites they have ever seen!  My cousin has it on display at her house!  I can go on and on!"

Save the Date, and Invitation, Letterpress package with Handmade Silk Hardbound books finished with crystals and Satin Ribbon. Pewter Metallic Paper, Champagne Metallic Mailing envelopes and Labels, Ivory Felt Cover Stock for the Letterpress. Black Leatherette Box lines with Platinum Metallic Tissue Paper.

Save the Date

Handmade Platinum Silk Hardbound Book with Pewter Silk Bow, finished with Swarovski Crystal.

 Letterpress on Ivory Felt, 3 Swarovski Crystal finish the Monogram and make the inside pop!

Satin Ribbon holds the details cards.

Great Shot of the Details and Response Cards. Layered with Pewter Metallic Paper.

all product photography above by Liga Photography.

In Part 2, I will share the rest of the reception collateral we created. Enjoy a few images from the wedding to help set the stage!

 Beautiful shots of the invitation as the bride gets ready!  Shira Weinberger - NYC Wedding Photography, 

Hello Gorgeous, in an amazing Vera Wang design! 

The Groom and his Gentlemen!

Oh so happy couple.  Wedding Location: Gotham Hall, New York

A sneak peek of what is to come in Part 2. What a beautifully designed venue! An below is AMAZING floral by: Tantawan Bloom