Today we are celebrating our 3rd anniversary. It’s fun to remember back to our Sweet Day in May. Something that still stands out about the day is how blessed I felt surrounded by our cherished family and friends. I also remember how lovely the day was: It was a sunny, perfect Seattle day to get married. The past three years have flown by, so it’s sweet to take a moment and remember how it all began and how incredibly blessed I am. Here’s to many more years!

You can see more of our Sweet Day in May on Style Me Pretty.

Photos by Yvonne Wong

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Recently I was able to work with some friends, the O’Malleys (who also happen to be incredibly talented photographers), on a styled shoot in Sun Valley at the Idaho Rocky Mountain Ranch. I was so thrilled with the photos, the shoot and all the beautiful details. The wedding stationery and calligraphy were inspired by a mint, emerald green and gold color palette. The cream cotton cardstock featured a gold monogram in a vintage wreath. The calligraphy on the place cards, invitations, drink menus and groom’s letter was scrolled in emerald green ink that had a watercolor feel. I lettered the table menus in gold calligraphy. I think they looked so lovely with the gold and cream vintage plates.

One of my favorite features of the invitation set was the custom ceramic tags I made to match the monogram on the paper goods. The tags were strung onto mint green silk ribbons and tied around the invitation sets. Sweet little details like that make a set unique! The other unexpected detail was the dotted pattern adorning the envelope liners. The pattern was created with the same emerald ink I used for the calligraphy. Patterns are my passion!  I think the emerald ink beautifully linked all details together and made the set feel elegant yet playful.

If you want to see more head over to the O’Malleys’ blog.

Photography: O’Malley Photographers //  Calligraphy + Stationary: la Happy// Styling + Props: Ira & Lucy Vintage Rentals // Florals + Linens: Taylor’d Events// Wedding Dress + Veil: Wedding Gowns by Daci // Hair + Make-up: Danielle Anspach, Vertu Salon // Cake: The Sweet Crumb // Model: Andra Johnson // Venue: Idaho Rocky Mountain Ranch // Suit: Tuxedos Now // Props: Bellissimo 

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…Which is why these bridesmaid prize ribbons are the bee’s knees. Who wouldn’t want to open up a pretty box to find a beautiful ribbon with their name?! I recently created these prize ribbons for a Seattle Bride Magazine feature because: 1.) I am completely into prize ribbons right now and 2.) Letterpress on a silky, blush pink grosgrain ribbon? YES PLEASE!

I love these little, adorable ribbon pins and think they would be too cute for your ladies to proudly wear to your shower, your bachelorette night or even to the rehearsal (believe me, your officiant will thank me since it serves as a really pretty name tag). They can be made for the guys as well!

Are you interested in custom bridesmaid/groomsmen cards? Let’s chat!

photo via Seattle Bride, letterpress by ilfant press

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I recently worked on some calligraphy pieces for a lovely collaboration with Crystal of Bespoke Style Studios. The theme for the editorial was wedding desserts through the four seasons. The editorial is featured in the newest edition of Seattle Met Bride & Groom.

Crystal was the brains behind the styling and prop design, I was able to lend a hand with the paper/calligraphy pieces. It was so fun working with Crystal (who I met while working on her wedding invitations) and seeing our ideas come to life in print. I especially love the sweet details she included, like the cut-out leaves behind the desserts for Autumn! I am so pleased with the shoot, it’s always so fun to see my work in action and just looking at all these desserts makes me hungry! Be sure to check out more of Crystal’s work here!

Also, how beautiful is that cover shot? The image is part of a larger shoot that is featured inside the magazine. The shoot was styled by Steven Moore Designs and photographed by Elizabeth Messina, so lovely, it’s a must see!

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Alissa and Alan were married in August in a small intimate, backyard wedding ceremony with a Mediterranean feel, designed by Finch and Thistle Events.  Alissa was so sweet to work with and I love the final product.  The invitations feature a watercolor olive branch wreath with the couple’s monogram.  The invitation and reply card were digitally printed on soft white card stock.  I love the infusion of summer color with bright green envelopes, white calligraphy lettering (done by yours truly) and vintage postage.  I love the simplicity of the invitation set.  Congratulations Alissa and Alan; it was a pleasure working on your paper goods!

Wedding design and florals by Rachel of Finch and Thistle Events, photography by Julie Harmsen Photography

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I thought that I would share our  letterpress Christmas cards from this year with you all. I went with a bright cherry red color palette – I am so happy with the way they turned out! They were letterpressed onto thick (I mean really thick) cotton brilliant white cardstock; I then mounted our tree farm photo (taken by  our lovely friend Kate Price Photography) onto the card. The envelopes are lined with a fabulous wrapping paper I discovered from Mr. Boddington’s Studio (I pretty much adore all of their products!) and topped off with my calligraphy. I just love so many things about this time of year, but I especially LOVE sending our Christmas greetings and getting cards from all of our loved ones, so fun! Merry Christmas!

Design + Calligraphy: La Happy, Letterpress Printing: Ilfant Press, Portrait Photo: Kate Price Photography, Envelope Liners: Mr. Boddington’s Studio Ikat Wrapping Paper, Photo Credits: La Happy

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Hello! I want to introduce you all to a new calligraphy style I have been working on, a modern style with no curls…it’s a breath of fresh calligraphy air! I have long been a calligrapher who loves a good formal lettering style, now I am loving this modern style as well. The more paper goods I calligraphy this style onto, the more and more I love it! It’s clean, beautiful and non-fussy. I think it would be a beautiful style for wedding invitations as well as envelope addressing.

Are you looking for something similar to this? Let’s chat!

All photographs property of la Happy, if you use them please use proper attribution, thanks!

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These lovely real (yes, real!) wood invitations (and other handlettered wood elements) I designed were recently featured on Style Me Pretty as part of an editorial shoot I collaborated on with some other  talented vendors. What a perfect way to bring a bit of the outdoors and a natural, organic feel into your wedding. I packaged them in mailable boxes (with calligraphied addresses and vintage postage, of course!) and tied of the invitations (and the other paper details) with silk hand dipped mustard yellow ombre ribbons. The whole set is just so lovely, I was so pleased with the final product.

The wood invitations were stamped in white ink with a custom made rubber stamp. I also incorporated kraft paper into the set with a flat cream cardstock as a contrasting texture, color.

…And can we talk about the bridal gown?! I am in LOVE with that dress!

Here is the entire paper suite for the shoot… Are you looking for custom invitations and coordinating pieces for your own wedding or event? Let’s chat!

All photography by the talented Jasmine Star and be sure to check out the other details and vendors (including the lovely Jenn from Scout Vintage Rentals and the talented McKenzie Powell Floral Design over at Style Me Pretty 

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Ta da! New letterpress business cards & personal stationery!

Being busy is both a good and a bad problem. I love that I am busy with la Happy projects for some really wonderful clients. But that has meant that I haven’t had time to get calling cards or stationery designed for la Happy. If I had dime for every time I had to explain why I didn’t have business cards… Well, no longer! I am happy to introduce my lovely new branding pieces. Designed by me (obviously!) and printed by the best letterpress printer ever the sweet Lisa at Ilfant Press (she IS the best!).

Both the stationery and the calling cards are printed on a lovely peachy-pink lush cotton paper. They are two color pink and metallic gold with a sweet little blind emboss on the calling cards. I am so happy with the final product. I can’t wait to start sending out sweet little notes and handing out my cards!

What a happy day for la Happy!

Are you looking for branding help or custom business pieces? Let’s chat! 

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I was so excited to recently have my calligraphy menus included in the fabulousness that was Coco + Kelley’s 5th Anniversary party! The calligraphy menus were hand lettered in fresh white and kelly green lettering, on kraft paper. Every detail of the party was just so charming, check out more of the beautiful photos over at Coco + Kelley. Congratulations on 5 years Cassie!

Interested in a custom calligraphy project? Let’s chat!

All photographs by Woodnote Photography

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