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Real Wedding: Oheka Castle

We were delighted to receive pictures of a recent wedding at Oheka Castle in New York! The couple used our compasses and made them personal by tying a note that read "we found each other now find table 2" - so creative!

{calligraphy in Bickam Swash Caps}

The wedding was filled with personal touches, like these antique hankerchiefs as save the dates, and telegrams that each guest received after RSVPing yes, and a personal note from the couple upon arrival at their hotel.

And the room at Oheka? Elegantly clean & breathtaking...

All photographs courtesy of Justin & Mary Photography. Visit their blog for more details on this beautiful affair!

Los Angeles Map

Here is another "oldie but goodie" from 2007. We love the coloring - it gives the map an aged, rustic feeling, and of course the sanddollar corners are the sweetest touch!

Facebook and Hotmail Accounts Hacked

Hi everyone! I just wanted to let you know My personal facebook account was hacked. Please know that I am fine and well and looking to get the situation worked out. Please disregard any strange messages! I am not in London, I did not get held at gunpoint, I do not need money for my hotel room. Thanks to everyone who has alerted me. This is apparently a common cybercriminal scam according to Facebook but I've obtained a new password and all is well.

Real Wedding: Cape May

If you like Fall as much as we do, then you will love this autumn themed wedding by Tina of OhSoFabulous! events!

We were so pleased to provide elegant table/escort cards and menus in our Bickham Swash Caps calligraphy. The table cards acted as a seating chart and were arranged in a beautiful display.

...and totes {with Baby Script} for all of the guests! Totes make a great gift for guests at any wedding, and especially destination weddings. They can be left in hotel rooms, given out at the rehearsal dinner, or make special gifts for the bridal party, too!

You can see more of this lovely wedding on the OhSoFabulous! blog. All photos by Desiree of dMdC Photography.

Real Life Bride on Beth Helmstetter Events

I'm so excited to announce that one of my favorite event designers, Beth Helmstetter, has launched a "Real Life Bride" series on her blog which will follow the journey of a bride to the altar. And that lucky bride is....my sister, Alyssa Hooper! Some of you may know that my sister got engaged to her boyfriend of over two years, Ryan, on this past Halloween and this series will chronicle their journey to the altar from her perspective.

{My sister and her betrothed! in Oahu in May}

Be sure to head on over to Beth's blog to check it out, along with other wedding planning advice, gorgeous real weddings, and much more!

Saratoga Springs Map

Going through our files {call it a little Fall cleaning}, we came across some wonderful maps from years past! So please enjoy some oldies but goodies {along with the new maps} posted in the coming weeks as much as we do!

LH Calligraphy on Style Me Pretty

We were SO excited {as in falling out of our chairs} to see our work from a recent Santa Barbara wedding showcased on Style Me Pretty. The stunning photography of Jose Villa truly captures the beauty of this gorgeous wedding - the bride, groom, details...everything.

Our favorite element is the white calligraphy on grey cardstock for the menus and table cards - a fabulous detail! You can read more about this classic wedding here, here and here on Style Me Pretty.

Compass Special

Many couples and guests have found our compasses to be a special touch to any wedding!

We offer black, white or ivory circle cards inside gold compasses, and you can choose from Copperplate or Costello script in any color. You can also order them with a gold dial.

Our compasses can be used as placecards or favors with the couple's name and wedding date!

Now through December 31, 2009 you can receive 20% off the normal $10 price per compass!

Laura Hooper Calligraphy in Southern Weddings Fall/Winter Edition

We were so thrilled to be asked by Beth Helmstetter to contribute one of our maps for this spread!



You will find information and tips on all things destination wedding - how to plan, what to pack, what to expect, etc...

The full print edition will hit stands on November 10th!

Emotional Map - with lots of travel!

This emotional map does a wonderful job of sharing the couple's journey together and to each other - twice! The bride was born in Russia, but they met in 7th grade in Los Angeles. After a time as high school sweethearts, and sharing teenage milestones such as prom, each went to different colleges.

But love leaps all boundaries and they reunited just a couple years later for their second "first date"! They traveled through flood & fire to be together, and then traveled the world visiting Italy, Spain, France, Russia & Croatia. The couple happily ventured back to Italy for their pre-wedding honeymoon before tying the knot just two weeks ago!

Congratulations Juliya & Ariel!

Oversize Map - Pasadena, CA

This map of Pasadena, CA was printed as a 20" x 10" poster for a September 2009 wedding. It features the ceremony and reception locations, local hotspots and even the couple's favorite In-N-Out and Starbuck's!

The happy couple even paid a special tribute to their wedding planner, Mary Dann, in Manhattan Beach - check out the lower left hand corner to see her with "six arms" to complete a multitude of tasks!

Brasov, Romania Map

We adore this save-the-date for a wedding taking place next year in

Brasov, Romania!

The map features Brasov, within its city walls, and the outer area which includes Bran Castle, commonly known as "Dracula's Castle." The castle is marketed as the home of Bram Stoker's title character in Dracula! It is now a museum commonly visited by tourists in the area. You can also see Poiana Brasov - the most popular Romanian ski resort!


It is such fun to depict architecture and landscape so different from that found in the United States!

Sports-Themed Seating Charts

One of our brides just sent over a picture of her St. Louis Cardinals seating chart from her rehearsal dinner - and we think it is so adorable!

The bride had surprised the groom with this special touch to the event! She had this to say: "Brian loved the rehearsal dinner seating chart...It was a HUGE hit!!! Lots of STL fans were there so they all thought it was the best thing ever...Brian was SO surprised."

Here is another example for an Atlanta Braves fan.

This is just another idea on how to make your big day personal to you. The rehearsal dinner is a great time to incorporate fun ideas that may not fit in with the mood or feel of the wedding itself.

Seating charts and placecards can be created with any theme - we are dying to do Los Angeles Dodgers and UCLA Bruins themed charts!!

In the Press: INSIDE Weddings Fall 2009

We were so happy to learn that one of our weddings was featured in the Fall 2009 edition of INSIDE Weddings. Tina LaMorte of Oh So Fabulous was the coordinator behind this fantastically lavish affair!


The golden invitations were delicately accented with a crystal band - so lush!

This gorgeous wedding was even featured on Season 5 of Platinum Weddings this past summer!

Click here to see another feature on Laura Hooper Calligraphy in this same issue!!

Sun Valley, Idaho Map

This Sun Valley, Idaho map is simple, creative and showcases the town and couple's favorite activity - skiing! We also included some area wildlife like the eagle, deer and sheep.

We love doing maps that include intineraries on the reverse. They are fun and informative!

Spotlight on: Bella Cupcake Couture

{Cupcakes by Trophy Cupcakes}

We were recently introduced to Bella Cupcake Couture, and we simply can not get enough of these adorable (and creative) cupcake wrappers!


Bella Cupcake Couture offers chic textile-inspired cupcake wrappers. The boutique-style designs are exquisite and offer a sophisticated elegance to any special occasion - weddings, baby and bridal showers, birthdays, celebrations, and just because.


{Cupcakes by Sweet Endings Bakeshop}

The patterns mix elegant hues like chartreuse, chocolate brown, citrus or soft pinks, making every cupcake look stunning. They are not only fashionable, they are also eco-friendly. Each design is printed with soy inks on recycled paper.

No matter which type of cupcake you enclose it around, it is sure to be adored!

Visit their website or blog for more information.

Cape May Map

We can't wait to see photos from one of our couples' wedding this past Saturday in Cape May! Here's a peek at their adorable map...

The wedding took place at the historic Macomber Hotel, and other local hotel options were depicted on the map as well - it even included a dog icon for the pet-friendly hotels!

Similar to a Los Angeles, CA map we posted last month, this Cape May, New Jersey map includes a frame around the border, which we think adds nicely to the overall look.


Congratulations to Michelle & Paul!

Real Wedding: Gotham Hall, New York City

We simply love the details in this New York wedding coordinated by Tina LaMorte of Oh So Fabulous!

The whole look of this wedding is just gorgeous - and the accents truly add so much character. Now this is a fall wedding!

{Leaves by Jennifer Aitchison, Photography by Craig Paulson}

An Emotional Map for an Austin, Texas Wedding

Having been born and raised in Texas, this Boston-based photographer returned to Austin for her September 2009 wedding! The couple decided to create an emotional map to showcase their journey to each other and life together thus far.

He was born in Pennsylvania, and both moved to Boston in 2001 where they eventually met in 2003. They chose to feature various vacations together and even their Boston Terrier, Betty. The cowboy hat on the groom is an especially fun touch!


Thank you Chelle and Adam for sharing your "Wedding Road Trip" with us!