Sapphire Blue Romance

This is probably the most romantic suite I've illustrated & lettered. This shoot is full of varying textures and old world elegance.  Since I was born in the best month (*cough* September), I'm a sucker for sapphire. So, when Samantha approached me to be a part of her shoot, I couldn't resit!

 A sapphire ring my grandmother gave me looks just like the one in this shoot. I remember she told me it looks just like the engagement ring Princess Diana had, which always tickled me pink. 

Blue Calligraphy Greenery Watercolor Silk & Willow Hand Made Vintage Stamps Pigment and Parchment Velvet
Sapphire Wedding Bride Flower Up Do Romantic Vintage Sun Quote Calligraphy
Calligraphy Menu Wedding  Accordion Foodie Bride Groom Brush Lettering Blue Sapphire Hand Painted
Table Number Wedding Garland Hand Painted Wreath Greenery Velvet Green Grey Watercolor Gold
Sapphire Ring Bride Blue Silk Ribbon Spool Hand Dyed Romantic Up Do
Bridesmaid Gift Card Calligraphy Jewelry Earrings Blue Garland Wreath Sapphire Cameo Ranunculus
Place Card Setting Greenery Wreath Garland Gold Plate Blue
Groomsman Gift Boutonniere Wedding Cake Black Ranunculus Silk Ribbon Calligraphy Card
Wedding Blue Velvet Table Centerpieces Wood Gold Place Setting Greenery Event Design
Wedding Menu Calligraphy Brush Lettering Accordion Blue Sapphire Hand Painted Silk & Willow Pigment and Parchment Lettering
Blue Ivy Velvet Wedding Bouquet Sapphire White Bride Groom Greenery Ranunculus

I dip dyed the RSVP card and place cards in silver ink on paper with a deckled edge. That was a first and it ended up being a really interesting texture combo. I also hand painted some cobalt brush lettering on my first accordion style menu. They were all done on luxurious paper made by hand from recycled t-shirt cuttings (by the amazing Silk & Willow). I am always thrilled with the results of my work on Silk & Willow paper. I can always count on a styled shoot for pushing me to experiment. 


There is nothing like tufted velvet is there? It is always a pleasure to work with Audrey Chaney of Botanica for her floral expertise & lovingly kept up vintage rentals. She's currently expanding her business to move down the coast to San Luis Obispo. They're so lucky... They get Audrey & the Pacific Ocean!! Le sigh. 


Photography & Vision by Samantha Kirk Photography.  Design & Coordination by Jenn Robirds Events. Shot on location at Vizcaya in Midtown Sacramento, California. Click the Style Me Pretty button to see the entire photo collection & for more from Samantha about her inspiration!