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}

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 | 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.

Wedding Wednesday | Styled Beach Shoot Stationery {Knoxville, Tennessee}

How amazing things slip through without being featured on the blog, I'll never know - I do know that going forward it won't continue to happen because I have a blog schedule that goes out over a month in advance!  Nothing's getting past this lady any more :o)

I previously mentioned that the stationery we designed for a beautiful Styled Beach Shoot by Shannon Kelley Photography and In Flight was featured on Love Like Oceans, but I never shared my favorite images from the shoot.  Enjoy and come back tomorrow to see another shoot we were part of recently!!

baci designs | Sam + Lexy's Custom Destination Wedding Stationery {Nassau, Bahamas}

Once again, Sam and Lexy's Bahamian Invitation Suite was featured in the article I wrote titled, "The Importance of the Wedding Invitation" on the WeddingLovely Blog AND it was the focus for a guest post, "From Inspiration to Invitation" on Oh Lovely Day (can you tell it's one of my favorites?!?!), but it didn't appear here on baci's blog.

The gorgeous color palette, raised thermography printing, island embossment, metallic bellyband and printed envelope are just a few of the elements that make this destination wedding design amazing - it truly is breathtaking!!

I think we've officially shared all of our designs from the past few years with you here on the blog!  In the coming months you'll get to see what we've been working on within the past year, from a whimsical Cherry Blossom Wedding Suite to a Manly Birthday Party Invitation - we can't wait to share everything with you all :o)

Tomorrow stay tuned for Guest Wish List from the beautiful Chandra of Oh Lovely Day (I just adore my fellow Ohioan!) and a look into a photo shoot our sweet friend Arielle did of Ilario and I!!

Images by Brandy J Photography

Wedding Wednesday | Casey + Josh's Custom Wedding Stationery {Hicksville, Ohio}

Casey and Josh's simply beautiful Valentine's Day Wedding Stationery has been featured on WeddingLovely Blog in my article, "The Importance of the Wedding Invitation", but somehow it never made an appearance here.  The monogrammed suite is the perfect example of affordable (and gorgeous!) custom stationery - just because you're on a budget doesn't mean your wedding invitation can't be beautiful!

Images by Brandy J Photography

baci designs | Gina + Jeff's Custom Designed Wedding Invitation Suite {Youngstown, Ohio}

Another beautiful, elegant custom designed wedding invitation for you today!  Gina and Jeff's suite started off with a textured black linen pocket then we layered a matte red stock for backing and the pieces of the suite were printed on smooth, white cover - the scrolled design was inspired by a gorgeous pattern on Gina's dress!  The end result was sophisticated and so well put together :o)  Love it!

{Images by Brandy J Photography}