Eliza + Danny | Smith Farm Gardens Pastel Wedding

Eliza + Danny’s May wedding at Smith Farm Gardens in East Haddam, Connecticut was nothing short of spectacular! Eliza was really open to my ideas, and prioritized stationery as an incredibly important element in her wedding. What more can a stationery designer ask for in a bride?

It all started with a custom toile pattern I created. Incorporating much of the natural elements that inspired the wedding—birds, butterflies + flowers—this become the jumping off point for the whole wedding paper story.

Their wedding invitation suite is one of my favorites EVER. The invitation itself was simple + lovely, but the details were delicate + so special. We blind-embossed the toile pattern on the paper belly band and topped it with a butterfly wax seal. We incorporated a watercolor illustration of the venue for a splash of color, then finished it off with a vintage postage story + custom calligraphy.

The ceremony was full of floral details, celebrating the natural beauty of the venue and its gorgeous gardens. We created square-shaped programs with our butterfly detail, finished off with pastel yellow silk ribbon. It’s the little elements—especially those that create texture—that truly show guests how much love was put into your day.

The floral element was carried through to the reception with a flower bud escort card display that was so bright + joyful. It had such an effortless feel, but there were a lot of details determining bud size, card shape, overall layout, etc. Execution is what separates good weddings from luxe weddings. We incorporated the toile pattern into paper goods throughout the reception tent, complementing all the greenery + lovely linens.

Eliza + Danny, thank you for giving me your creativity, trust, and love story which allowed me to create one of my favorite paper stories to date!

Vendor Reel

Venue + Bar: Smith Farm Gardens     

Planner: Wildflower Events & Design

Photographer: Jennifer Nichole Photography

Florist: Florals by Kait

Invitation Suite + Paper Goods: Roseville Designs

Calligraphy: BL Calligraphy

Beauty: Simply Gorgeous by Erin

Linens : Nuage Designs

Rentals: Connecticut Rental Center

Cake: Marble Made Cakes

Band: Wilson Stevens Band