denise wedding suite

When it came time to design a wedding invitation suite for unfussy country-inspired nuptials, I pulled inspiration from my mother-in-law, Denise, and a set of vintage napkins I found at an estate sale a couple of years ago.

If Denise and her husband Greg were getting married this year, she'd want a low-key country wedding in the summer. The wedding would take place in a white clapboard church, and the reception would feature fried catfish, sweet tea in Mason jars, wildflowers as decorations and lots of fireflies. There would be live music, well-worn cowboy boots and lots of close family and friends. 

To go along with this imagined wedding, I created a cheerful country wedding suite that has a little bit of a vintage vibe and a very relaxed feel. The colors are slightly country, but they were also very popular in the seventies, back when Denise and her husband Greg actually tied the knot. The daisy embroidery unites those themes of country and the 1970s. The fonts are some of our very favorites. 

This suite can be customized to match any of the colors used in the embroidery -- so avocado green, soft pink, sun yellow, cottage blue and lavender are all color options.  

Below is a photograph of Denise and Greg when they were dating. It was definitely the 1970s. :)

To learn more about the Denise wedding suite, contact us here.

Collections: Vintage Embroidered Linens

I can't get enough of these embroidered linens that I've collected over the past five years. What makes them so special is that someone's granny put a great deal of time and love into each delicate piece. If you like the look of embroidered linens, I recommend you visit an estate sale. At every estate sale I attend, I peek through sewing rooms filled with embroidery floss, needles and fabric and see the pretty evidence firsthand. Once you find linens, how do you use them? When paired with hand painted dishes, vintage embroidered linens make a lovely addition to a table. They also look sweet on a bedside or dressing table. Embroidered pillow cases add personality to a guest bedroom, and hand towels liven up a boring hall bathroom.

If you find a stained linen with a lovely motif, you might consider using it for a sewing project of your own. Check out my "Granny Chic" Pinterest board for some ideas.

I'd love to see the lost art of embroidery make a comeback. The details are so charming and add personality and warmth to so many simple items.

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