The journey of learning calligraphy is fun and frustrating! I am an "instant gratification" kind of person so the second I picked up my pen and nib, I wanted a specific look. Not realistic. I have so enjoyed practicing and hope to take many more calligraphy classes in 2014 to accompany my invitation designs.

I was commissioned by a friend, owner of Elle Affairs, to create some tags for her clients. I was happy to do it and know her well-enough that she can toss them if they are totally not up to par! While I was making a mess, I thought to myself how pretty my mess had become. Rosemary, linen, and silk ribbon have been apart of my branding pallet and I always have them on the table when I create! Love these pretty messes.

Hope this keeps my calligraphy momentum going! I am always accepting commissioned projects like this, email victoriaaustindesigns@gmail.com to inquire. Artists, please share any calligraphy resources you use! xo

Today was our scheduled engagement session. And like any typical day in the south, the weather was unpredictable. In South Alabama, the sky was grey, air was muggy, and storm clouds were emerging. Thankfully, our sweet wedding photographers were able to postpone! Engagement session has been moved to this weekend and I am actually relieved to have a little more time to plan outfits, theme, etc!

We are taking out photos at the beautiful Fairhope Yacht Club. This location is perfect for Andrew and I, we are both lovers of boats and the coast.

I cannot wait to see the photos, I know they will be beautiful! We are planning on wearing casual, classic outfits.

Another nautical spin we added was on our Save the Dates. Here was our inspiration:

Sample via Etsy

Invitation by Swiss Cottage Design

Invitation Photo via Jen Huang

Our amazing stationer has already sent us our final draft and it is PERFECT! I am dying to post it but want to wait until our guests get them in the mail! Engagement photos coming soon :)

xo,