One small part of my job that I love is connecting with other vendors. My brides find some phenomenal artists and I’m always thrilled to photograph everyones creations. Back in October 2010 I photographed an invitation that was unique, one of a kind and I have never forgotten it! Joel & Devon found and hired Kari Joy to design and create their invites. Devon really wanted everything to be printed on fabric with a wood backing. Kari went above and beyond with the invites.
The envelopes mimicked the wood feel with a sweet design and Kari used the fabric to wrap around the cards with the printed addresses on the front and return address on the back. When opened you found a darling band with the couples design (created by Kari of course), their two birds, the names and wedding date surrounding the invite itself. Sliding that off you could see the type, the style, feel the wood mixed with fabric. It was so lovely to the senses. I have never forgotten it.
Then one day I met Kari. What a blessing! She is absolutely phenomenal. She loves to design (graduating with a degree in interior design), take on huge projects (just bought a schoolhouse built in 1919 to renovate and live in with her husband), and she also owns her very own letterpress for her small paper business to use! Sure, the invite I showed you was printed on fabric and the letterpress was not used but I did get some business cards from Kari for you to see her letterpress style and technique. Just. Absolutely. Amazing.
Of course this girl has a blog with her sister all about design. A must read if you want to learn, see new ideas and trends, and have a giggle or two. And she randomly posts some delicious recipes as well! Check out Babs Blog and if you’re ever in need of someone to design an invitation suite or a Christmas Card, even letterpress business cards then contact Kari. I’ll be honest, I did for my wedding! I can’t wait to see what she comes up with!!!
E-mail | karijoyhodgen {at} gmail {dot} com … tell her Jennifer Eileen sent you and give her my love!
