I & A
Beaulieu Gardens, napa Valley
Beaulieu Gardens
napa Valley
I & A were drawn to references that felt both dramatic and romantic: high fashion, richly patterned Moroccan textiles and loose, expressive florals. Set against the natural beauty of Beaulieu Garden, the challenge was finding a way for those influences to coexist without overwhelming one another.
A custom floral painting became the expressive heart of the invitation suite, its deep, saturated color balanced by quieter materials and details. Gold dragonflies, beveled edges and sculpted floral embossing appeared against areas of restraint, allowing moments of ornament to feel all the more striking.
As the design moved into the wedding day, the painting began to shift in scale and form. It appeared on hors d’oeuvre trays during cocktail hour, resurfaced on acrylic table numbers at dinner, and eventually expanded across the dance floor. Gold dragonflies became cocktail napkins, while etched brass, engraved wood and deep berry menus carried the richness of the invitation into new materials.
What began as a collection of seemingly disparate references ultimately found its rhythm through the interplay of abundance and restraint, allowing the design to feel at home within the lushness of the setting rather than competing with it.
Planning: Elise Johnson/Shannon Leahy Events
Photography: Larissa Cleveland Photo
Paper: Elsa Madeline Design
Calligraphy: Haniya Calligraphy
Venue: Beaulieu Gardens
Florals: Shannon Leahy Events
Rentals: Found Rental Co.
Planning: Elise Johnson/Shannon Leahy Events // Photography: Larissa Cleveland Photo // Paper: Elsa Madeline Design // Calligraphy: Haniya Calligraphy
Venue: Beaulieu Gardens // Florals: Shannon Leahy Events // Rentals: Found Rental Co.
Creative Partners
I & A were drawn to references that felt both dramatic and romantic: high fashion, richly patterned Moroccan textiles and loose, expressive florals. Set against the natural beauty of Beaulieu Garden, the challenge was finding a way for those influences to coexist without overwhelming one another.
A custom floral painting became the expressive heart of the invitation suite, its deep, saturated color balanced by quieter materials and details. Gold dragonflies, beveled edges and sculpted floral embossing appeared against areas of restraint, allowing moments of ornament to feel all the more striking.
As the design moved into the wedding day, the painting began to shift in scale and form. It appeared on hors d’oeuvre trays during cocktail hour, resurfaced on acrylic table numbers at dinner, and eventually expanded across the dance floor. Gold dragonflies became cocktail napkins, while etched brass, engraved wood and deep berry menus carried the richness of the invitation into new materials.
What began as a collection of seemingly disparate references ultimately found its rhythm through the interplay of abundance and restraint, allowing the design to feel at home within the lushness of the setting rather than competing with it.
