If my etsy shop sales are any indication, chevron is definitely a hot pattern for weddings. I'm currently working on 3 printable invitation suites for weddings and bridal showers that feature chevron in the background. Plus, I'm getting ready to start a 4th suite with a custom flower request {sweet peas} on the chevron background. Each of the 3 orders shown above feature different color combinations and I'm loving each one. Particularly the brown that was requested with my hand-drawn billy balls {craspedia}. 

One of my favorite parts of invitation suites is seeing what the bride wants to say for the "accepts/declines" lines on the RSVP cards. The cards above say:

____ See Y'all There

____ Sorry, Can't Make It

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____ Gladly Accepts

____ Regretfully Declines

I recently designed a brand new invitation that matches the style of the billy ball wedding invitations currently in my Wedding Girl etsy shop. This client was looking for purple anemones so I grabbed my coloring pencils and set to work on a brand new floral design. And, here is the finished anemone wedding invitation with a matching cake topper from Maggie Austin Cake.

I have been waiting a while to share this photo shoot with you that I was able to participate in. But, with the 100th anniversary approaching on April 15th, today seemed like the perfect day. But, first a little bit of a background story on how the shoot came about. When I received an email with details on the Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge I immediately contacted them about the possibility of a styled shoot. When I received the green light - I put a call out for nearby planners and photographers. Once I had Mayra of In Flight Celebrations LLC and Kristen Steele Photography on board, everything else fell into place. I was honored to be able to design the invitations, place cards and other coordinating chevron themed paper goods. The invitation and place card both feature a hand drawing that I did of the popular yellow flower known as Craspedia or Billy Balls/Buttons.

The following details of this shoot are from Mayra . . . This spectacular Styled Wedding Shoot was inspired by Titanic’s 100th Anniversary. We styled a very sophisticated and traditional Titanic inspired Wedding yet very modern in details like bright yellow bridal shoes; chevron designs on the Wedding Invitation Suite and Stationery and a festive Kids Wedding Table. Travel, nautical and a vintage influence all created the elements for the shoot’s décor and ambience.

Titanic’s Museum is a perfect and romantic location for Weddings and we carried the Titanic’s traditional and unique event icons with the use of the famous Heart Pendant and it’s color through the décor.

The typical black, white and red colors are elegant and symbolic to use on a Titanic Wedding. It’s magical to be inside the Titanic celebrating romance and to portrait a loving couple on the famous Grand Staircase. To celebrate their love with a reception having such a stunning background as is Captain Smith’s painting.

A Grand Staircase Dessert Table is an over the top experience with such a beautiful significance. Red roses were included in the décor and the desserts were not only beautiful and tasty, but they also coordinated with our Titanic color palette.

On the kids table we used all white candy to serve as centerpieces. The table is fun for the young ages with themed water bottles and delicious cookies in every seating. Passports, books and polar bears from the Titanic Museum’s shop complimented this table perfectly.

Vendor Credits:
Venue: Titanic Pigeon Forge
Photography: Kristen Steele Photography
Event Planning and Styling: In Flight Celebrations
Wedding Gown: White Lace & Promises
Groom's Tuxedo: Walker's Formal Wear
Wedding Invitations, Place Cards, Cupcake Toppers and Table Numbers: Wedding Girl
Bouquet and Boutonniere: Flora Organica Designs
Specialty Linens: White Table
Favors: Pamela Smerker Designs
Straw Flags: Go Against The Grain
Cookies: Lori's Place
Edible Cake Flowers and Cupcake Toppers: Edible Details

I recently designed a wedding invitation and other paper goodies for an upcoming photo shoot with an illustration I did of the fun yellow flower known as billy buttons or billy balls {aka: craspedia}. I thought today it would be fun to share with you lots of inspiration for using the flower that resembles the sun and just makes me smile. One common theme I found was that billy balls are often paired with succulents and I have to say, it's an amazing look. I also like seeing the flower paired with the unexpected - like the bouquets with pink and purple flowers or the chevron pattern. What's your favorite pairing?

above photos via Love and Lavender {photos by Morgan Trinker}

via W-Wedding Flowers

via Once Wed

billy ball & succulent bouquets  - via Gerald and Airika Pope

via Sarah Gray Photography

via Ruffled Blog

A whimsical bouquet w/ succulents, billy balls, and monkey tails from Elizabeth Anne Designs

left: from Red Leaf Studios Photography. Found via Wedding Chicks | right: Two different shades of purple carnations and yellow billy balls from Branches Event Floral Company. Found via Bouquet Bridal

via 100 Layer Cake

left: spider mums, billy balls and succulents - via Pinterest | right: via Style Me Pretty

I'd love to know if you'd want to see more features like this one that focus on a particular flower. If yes, please leave me a comment and let me know what flower you'd like to see featured next :)