Love Notes: Eclectic modern Wedding Inspiration from the Big Fake Wedding Kansas City

After moving back to KC I was approached by the Big Fake Wedding to become a featured vendor in their non-traditional wedding show. I had seen their work when I was planning my own wedding several years back. I love the way they’ve created a new spin on the way wedding vendors can present the work they do for potential clients. The inspiration for the big day was cheap-chic + vibrant - using the unexpected and creating something beautiful out of it.

Photos by Juliana Noelle Jumper

Photos by Tori Alizabeth

I used dusty roses and sage greens to compliment the beautifully bright yellow envelopes I had to have for the reply postcards. For the unexpected touch I created confetti out of recycled paper. I happened to notice an instagram pic the bride posted – a polaroid of their first kiss - she wrote “we were in our twenties, and he kissed me, and there was confetti everywhere”. So naturally I went to my recycle and started punching with my trusty hole puncher. I looked for all the colorful paper and made as much confetti as my hands would allow! This was then stuffed into glassine envelopes that enclosed the couples monogram and tied the whole suite together.

Photo left by Juliana Noelle Jumper | Photo right by Tori Alizabeth

Photo by Juliana Noelle Jumper

Vintage stamps are one of my weaknesses. They add a little extra cost as they are worth more than their face value. However, flat printing on 110# paper (still thick but not so heavy that you have to double your postage) allows you to mail at the standard rate. Postcards mail at a lower rate already and don’t require an extra envelope it creates a win-win situation. When you are using vintage postage I like to make it worth it by showcasing it as I did here on the outer envelope with a billboard of 12 hot air balloon stamps. It acts as more than just postage and ties the whole theme together.

“I'll miss you, kiss you, give you my coat when you are cold. | Need you, feed you, I'll even let you hold the remote control…” Yes the groom sang THAT song and it was amazing! | Photo by Tori Alizabeth

Photos by Juliana Noelle Jumper

The little yellow envelopes as well as the type treatment I used allowed me to add some dimension to the suite without increasing the budget as much as letterpress or foil printing would have.

Photo by Juliana Noelle Jumper

Graphics by OGS | Photo right by Tori Alizabeth

Photo by Juliana Noelle Jumper

The suite featured here can be customized to your own wedding details and colors for $890 per 100 invites, reply cards and envelope addressing. Vintage stamps are available at an extra cost and are priced accordingly.

Postcards: Babymoon in Charleston

With my due date looming, (just 9 days away!!) I thought I’d quickly share our little babymoon we took a few months ago. Since we only had 4 days and I didn't want to be stuck on a plane for too long (starting to feel claustrophobic in my own body) Charleston, South Carolina was the perfect choice. It had been on our radar for a while especially after visiting Savannah and you can be there in less than 2 hours from NYC! The food was amazing and there were so many beautiful spots Dom and I got to enjoy, it was the perfect getaway.

We walked around south of broad street,

toured both the Magnolia Plantation as well as Middleton Place (no alligator sightings unfortunately),

ate amazing food and relaxed in the hotel and at the spa.

I'll leave you with a list of some of our favorites from the trip:
The Dewberry, a beautifully remodeled midcentury hotel with an exceptional spa (they have the maternity pillow which allows you to lay on your stomach for massages, highly recommend).
Calhoun Mansion, for a house tour with original lighting installed and designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany and maybe a Rembrandt or Picasso painting from the owner's personal collection hanging on the wall.
South of Broad, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Charleston with residences dating back to 1721 - best explored on foot.
Chez Nous (menu pictured above) for a romantic date night.
Leon's Oyster Bar (oysters, hush puppies and kale salad pictured above) for a fun laid back lunch and a Southern Charm celebrity sighting or two - saw Patricia and her butler, Dom was not impressed
The Daily for all your breakfast and juice needs - went here twice! the morning glory juice was the best (orange, pineapple, lavender and honey) also the granola is worth bringing back home
F.I.G. for out of this world seafood stew - need to make reservations at least 30 days in advance

Until next time Charleston!