Baci Designs | Kate + Dylan's Reception Styling {Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens - Akron, Ohio}

We're trying super hard to catch up on everything we've missed here on the blog over the past year or so - stay tuned for new posts and loads of stationery and styling goodness :)

To start off the "quest to catch up" we thought it was perfectly appropriate to start with Kate and Dylan's Reception Styling at Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens in Akron.  Appropriate not only because this week they celebrated their anniversary, but they also welcomed a brand new baby boy!  Kate and Dylan are those clients most people dream of having - they are two of the kindest and most sincere people you will ever come across.

The beautiful images from the day were captured by Kristen Penner Photography, the stunning floral was created by Baumann's Florist and the fabulous "Prompt Guest Books" were done by Kate!

Check out the rest of Kate and Dylan's Wedding Stationery and Welcome Bags here!

Baci Designs | Kate + Dylan's Wedding Stationery + Welcome Bags {Akron, Ohio}

Every once in a while the most perfect clients just appear, seemingly out of thin air - that was the case with Kate and Dylan.  Kate came upon Baci's listing on Google Maps of all places and from the first moment I met her and her sweet mother, a camaraderie and friendship began.  From creating their beautiful letterpress stationery to the coordination of their post-rehearsal party, all the way through the Event Styling of their Big Day - Kate, Dylan and their adorable gem of a son, Ethan, made my time working with them joyous. 

Kate and Dylan wanted their wedding stationery to be classy and traditional - so we began with an elegant letterpress suite printed on Crane's Lettra.  Their custom monogram was embossed on the top of the invitation and was the sole impression on the coordinating thank you notes.  We continued the monogram on the custom return address embosser - one of my favorite things to create for clients because it's something they can use for years to come.

The programs and escort cards were flat printed, but perfectly coordinated and complimented with a black satin ribbon.  A fabulous touch for out-of-town guests were the Welcome Bags which we filled with local goodies like yummy Main Street Cupcakes and useful items like bottled water, aspirin and pamphlets for local attractions.  They turned out fabulous and are a great memento for guests!

{Images by Arielle Doneson Photography}

Baci Designs | Ilario's 30th Birthday {Akron, Ohio}

One year ago today we celebrated my amazing hubby's 30th birthday - wow, time sure flies and it's better late than never to share these with you all!!  We started off by designing graphic grey and white invitations printed in-house on white linen, completed with a dark grey envelope hand-addressed in white.

We held the party for family and close friends at The Tangier Wine Cellar - a gorgeous venue with an awesome staff - and decorated the king's table in black linens with clear and mercury glass candle accents.  My mom brought along the fun Transformers cake to surprise the birthday boy!!

Here's wishing a very happy 31 to my loving husband and soon-to-be Daddy, Ilario!!!  Cheers :o)

Wedding Wednesday | Stephanie + Don's Wedding Stationery {Tallmadge, Ohio}

Nothing makes me happier than seeing a couple so very, truly and deeply in love - that was the case with Stephanie and Don!  It made working with the two of them such a joy, especially during Day-of Coordination. . . the tears weren't only flowing from their friends and family :o)  It also didn't hurt that their wedding colors included my favorite - deep, dark purple!

Stephanie knew she wanted some "bling" added to her invitation suite to really portray the glitz guests were going to experience on the wedding day so we started with a silver metallic stock and had it printed in dark purple thermography.  Completing the invitation we attached it to a beautiful clutch-type pocket (which held all the other pieces of the suite perfectly) and added gorgeous amethyst Swarovski Crystals to their "X" monogram.

One of my favorite elements of this design was the custom return address stamp - hand-stamped in silver ink on the dark envelopes.  It was the perfect touch and something wonderful for Stephanie and Don to have for their new home!

We finished off the stationery set with coordinating monogrammed thank you notes - digitally printed on white linen (much easier to write on than the metallic stock) and finished with a beautiful Swarovski Crystal!

{Images by Caroline Hardoby}

Baci Designs | Leslie's Bridal Shower {Sherwood, Ohio}

Our Uncle Randy got married in September, so we had the opportunity to help put together an amazing bridal shower for his "soon to be" fiance, Leslie. 

Invitation done by my sister, here at Baci Designer :) 

This is Leslie's gorgeous engagement ring. Photo taken by me :) 

Now onto the actual shower!!

We had gorgeous but simple centerpieces. They were clear square vases with lemons and limes surrounding the outside of the vase and then we added beautiful flowers to add some extra color. (This was an idea Leslie had pinned on Pinterest). 

We made "diamond" ring doughnut hole favors!!

Mom made all the cupcakes and personalized them with their wedding date or initials! 

Leslie also pinned this idea on Pinterest (so I scoped out some of her favorite ideas and incorporated them into her bridal shower) and so I decorated the mason jar and had each guest write an idea for date night for Uncle Randy and Leslie. I might have gone through at the end and added SEVERAL more ideas :)  

I hope you enjoyed seeing what Amanda, Mom, and I put together for Leslie's shower because we had a blast planning it!!! 

Baci Designs | Jami's Bridal Shower Stationery + Event Styling {Sherwood, Ohio}

Being a stationery and event designer, I knew I had my work cut out for me when Jami got engaged - throwing her a typical bridal shower was never an option :o) So I, along with our mom, Jami's future mother-in-law and a dear friend threw her an incredibly fun Milk and Cookies Bridal Shower with a country twist - complete with bales of straw, mason jars and burlap!

As you can imagine, the stationery was a huge focus of mine for the event! I started off by designing the adorable chocolate chip cookie and milk bottle designs for the invitation. The textured white felt invitation was printed in shades of pink and brown and completed with a pretty bow of baker's twine. I then created coordinating recipe cards for each guest to fill out and bring with them to the shower - a perfect way to jump start any new bride's collection. I finished off the suite using kraft envelopes and matte wrap-around labels with the matching designs.

At the shower, we continued the milk and cookies theme with the rest of the paper items - place cards tied with twine let everyone at the head table know just where to sit and baker's twine signs helped denote what we were offering to drink (complete with the adorable pink striped straws!). We sent guests home with two heart-shaped cookie cutters tied with lace and a "make your own" cake mix cookie mason jar topped with fun fabrics and a tag with instructions tied with twine!

We kept the table design simple using white table cloths with kraft paper runners - finishing off each place setting with the favors, bamboo flatware wrapped in pink plaid napkins tied with twine and placing simple mason jar floral centerpieces of ranunculus  football mums and carnations throughout.  The cookie bar was truly the highlight of the shower - Jami's favorites were displayed with small wooden tags and a backdrop of pink, brown and white streamers completed the design perfectly!  Not only did everything turn out beautifully, but we had the most fabulous time as well :o)

baci designs | Natalie + PJ's Wedding Stationery {Akron, Ohio}

I love having the opportunity to work on family weddings so I was thrilled when Natalie, Ilario's cousin, approached me to design the stationery for her big day!!

We started with a simple, but cute save the date magnet - the two got married at The Portage Country Club overlooking the golf course, so their photo choice was perfectly appropriate :o)  Their custom monogram, black and green color combo and polka dots were continued throughout the rest of the stationery as well.

Taking the basic pocket to another level, we attached the invitation to the front and stuffed the back pocket with all the necessary information - Directions and Accommodations Card, Reception Card and Reply Postcard.  Adding a bit of flair, the circle hole punch allowed for the couple's custom monogram to peak through.  One of my favorite parts of the invitation suite was the polka dot return address - it just was too adorable for words!

We continued the black and green polka dots onto day-of stationery, creating fan programs for the outdoor ceremony (and boy were they necessary that day - the temperatures soared!), wine bottles that doubled as both an escort card and a favor for guests to take home and place cards for the dinner tables.  Finishing off the stationery, we created coordinating thank you notes adorned with the couple's monogram.

baci's babies week :: baci designs | Carrie's Baby Shower Stationery {Tallmadge, Ohio}

Early last Spring, Ilario's cousin Maria asked me to create stationery for her daughter-in-law Carrie's upcoming baby shower!  Carrie knew she was having a little girl and they had already chosen a name - Anna Maria - so with that in mind and using the adorable bird's egg soap in nest favor as inspiration we designed a gorgeous suite, complete with thank you notes and a Baby Shower Memory/Guest Book, on Handmade Seeded Stock.  I honestly can't get enough of the little nest and bird designs - they turned out so stinking cute :o)

Images by Caroline Hardoby