Inspirations – Rethinking the Black Tie Wedding Invitation
When I envision a black tie wedding I still see in color. Black tie at Momental isn’t about a stark color palette…always. Black tie is more about a level of luxe, fine materials, unexpected textures, layering and yes often color accents in lieu of bold brights. Black tie is less about rules and more about […]
A Real Momental Wedding – Alicia and Justin White Peony Wedding at Haiku Mill, Hawaii
Let’s rewind to about 1 year ago – if you came to me with all white wedding invitation dreams I likely would have smiled and said oh yes “we can do that” but inside I would have been paralyzed with fear. You see I’m a color lover, through and through and until recently, with the […]
A Peek into the Studio – Suzani Pattern, Poppies and Watercolor Stripes
I pulled two designs from the production table this week first for their wow color and attention grabbing textures. Two very different approaches to color here, but both equally as impactful. Melanie’s Poppy flower save the date incorporated her love of color and punchy Suzani inspired pattern. Killer combination; delicate blooms and bold pattern… After […]
A Real Momental Wedding – Rustic Elegant Wedding on Style Me Pretty
That’s right, TWO Real Momental Weddings this week! We’ve been dying to share this simply lovely wedding for ages. Heidi Ryder is the photographer behind the masterful images you are about to see! Karlee and Daniel pulled together an exquisite celebration centered around the delicate color palette of their Vintage Lacy Tree Wedding Invitations! Read […]
A Peek into the Studio – The Custom Invitation Process Revealed
We are custom, highly custom, bespoke, crazy-whatever-our-bride-wants kind of custom. That is who we are and always have been. I always say “we are artists first but all this beauty takes a lot of structure and organization”. So I thought it could be fun to give you a peek into the process that happens behind […]
Inspirations – A Vintage Lacy Tree Wedding
Fresh off the phone with Jessica who hearts Michelle’s Vintage Lacy Tree. The breezy feel of our Expressive Trees make me smile. Period. Now a little inspiration for Jessica… Vintage Lacy Tree Wedding Invitation, Wedding Images, Papers
Behind the Scenes – Wedding Stationery for Monique Lhuillier and The Knot
Last fall the lovely ladies of Eve Events got in touch to involve me in what turned out to be an incredible experience. They explained that the editors of The Knot were crafting an inspiration story around the beauty of a Monique Lhuillier gown. All details from china to linens and stationery were to be […]
A Peek into the Studio – Red Hibiscus Wedding, Punchy Swirls and a Classic Timeline
We are off and running with 2011 projects and this week has already been full of some stunning painted paper goodies. First up is Rachel bold and red Hibiscus bloom painted with sheer shimmer inks. Papers choices included a lovely linen textured palm leaf pattern and a shimmery brick red cardstock. The celebrations is unfolding […]
My Story is Art – A Gold and Blush Hacienda Wedding
I am fresh off the phone with a new couple and feeling full of joy and ready to pick up the brush. Spanish inspired scroll work is my muse for a new painting this week. The board below begins to tell the story of a sophisticated design full of artful personality soon to come […]
A Peek into the Studio – White Amaryllis and Pink Butterfly Weddings
Thank goodness for The Momental Girls. They make Momental what it is and their talent, day in, day out floors me. I am grateful. Last week Joy spent hours lavishly painting my Amaryllis artwork with creamy white inks against a shimmery champagne cardstock. Our Bride, Heather was bold in her choice of bright cobalt papers […]
A Peek into the Studio – Watercolor Roses and Lacy Blooms
This week’s production table was full of watercolor textures and dramatic color palettes. Christina planned a perfectly sophisticated 40th Anniversary celebration for her parents with my watercolor scarlett roses as each guest’s first glimpse into the event to come . The look is meant to be graceful, elegant and bold. Each rose was flooded with […]
A Peek into the Studio – An Artful Celebration at Saddlerock Ranch in Malibu, CA
Michelle got in touch months ago after seeing this feature on Green Wedding Shoes. Our Vintage Lacy Tree Collection caught her eye and was the perfect way to introduce guests to the Saddlerock Ranch in Malibu, CA, where all the wedding festivities will be held. As Michelle’s design evolved, so did her enchanting color palette. […]