First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes baby in the baby carriage! Isn’t that how the grade school playground rhyme goes? Although the core of the clients at Sugar Pear Design are wedding related, it is an honor to play a small role in announcing the birth or adoption of a newborn.
One such announcement is recognized in the current Graphic Design USA issue (July/August 2010). My daughter’s birth announcement is letterpressed using 100% cotton paper stock. The front of the announcement features Alexis’s very own footprints, which, along with her name, are blind impressed (an impression without ink). Inside I have her birth statistics and a black and white photograph of her. And although I’m not a pinky-baby-pastelly-kind-of-girl, her announcements were printed with a very pretty bright pink. It’s very fitting, since Alexis brightens my day—every day.
Stationery photography provided by Krakora Studios.
Stationery photography provided by Krakora Studios.
Stationery photography provided by Krakora Studios.
Like I mentioned, Sugar Pear Design does primarily focus on all things wedding. Here are two examples of stationery suites that have also been recognized for their design.
2010 AMERICAN ADVERTISING FEDERATION ADDY AWARD
I started working with Kirsten and Al about a year prior to their wedding. Save-the-dates were a must for this weekend long wedding being planned for Door County in northern Wisconsin.
Using the natural surroundings of Gordon Lodge in Baileys Harbor as inspiration, the invitation featured a blind impressed White Pine tree. The tree icon was then carried throughout their ceremony programs and menus. A pocket invitation was a perfect vehicle for holding all of the essential information for their guests.
Stationery photography provided by Krakora Studios.
Stationery photography provided by Krakora Studios.
Using the same calligraphy style throughout the whole suite, each guest’s place card was actually a river rock with his or her name on it. Table number were made out of a river rock, sticks and a calligraphy sign. Again, tying into the natural surroundings.
Stationery photography provided by Krakora Studios.
2009 AMERICAN ADVERTISING FEDERATION ADDY AWARD
Although Margo and Steve were planning a December wedding, it wasn’t going to be anything but cold. Knowing that the invitation is the first indication to guests what type of event they were being invited to, Margo wanted the feel to be elegant and warm. A simple, no fuss Swarovski crystal was applied to each of the stationery pieces giving them a sense of charm. Instead of naming her dinner tables the typical 1, 2, 3; names like “first love” and “hugs & kisses” were used – a wonderful way to add a personal touch.
Stationery photography provided by Krakora Studios.
Stationery photography provided by Krakora Studios.
Specializing in the design of bespoke invitations, announcements and social stationery, Sugar Pear Design offers the perfect complement to your event, reflecting you unique personality and style. Stationery that delievers a true reflection of you. BEAUTIFUL. ELEGANT. UNDERSTATED.
