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V78: CECI INSPIRATIONS – ART-INSPIRED ROMANCE

ART-INSPIRED ROMANCE

One of the big trends in weddings right now is a return to a more classic and romantic style, similar to the one the world saw in William and Kate’s nuptials. Equally sought-after is the desire to bring artistry and personalization to one’s big day. After all, what bride doesn’t want to feel extra-special?

These two trends happily meet in the invitation I designed for a style shoot with photographer Corbin Gurkin, which was inspired by Monet’s idyllic gardens at Giverny. As you can see below, I wanted to create something pastel and romantic while bringing in Ceci New York’s signature brand of artistry and customizations via hand-painted flowers. I think you’ll agree the results are swoon-worthy!

To keep the romantic mood going, check out this week’s Get the Look, filled with soft, sweet items to make you feel like you’ve stepped out of a canvas by an Impressionist master. Plus, I’m sharing the secrets to the dreamy watercolor technique my team and I used on some recent favorite invitations. We here at Ceci New York are all truly artists at heart!

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Ceci Johnson of Ceci New York - CREATIVE CANVAS: Ceci loves putting paintbrush to paper for custom invitations like the flowery one featured in this week’s issue. Shot by Corbin Gurkin Photography.

Photography by Corbin Gurkin Photography. Read about Corbin’s experience setting up this photoshoot here. View the Creative Team in Behind the Scenes.

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V78: GET THE LOOK – ART-INSPIRED ROMANCE

CeciStyle Magazine v78: Get The Look - Art-Inspired Romance - Bring to life the pastel tones of Monet’s garden in Giverny

  1. GARDEN PARTY
    Add personalization and artistry to your invitation through hand-painted details, like the flowers we designed for this custom invite (various prices, cecinewyork.com).

  2. FLOWER POWER
    It’s no surprise that Lalique’s floral eau de parfum ($110, neimanmarcus.com) comes in a bottle that’s to die for.

  3. BUDDING BEAUTY
    Slip on this hibiscus-print dress from Collette Dinnigan to make a relaxed, romantic statement (collettedinnigan.com).

  4. BORDER IMAGE
    This See by Chloé Patent Wallet ($195, nordstrom.com) blends feminine charm with city sophistication. It’s the chicest of accents!

  5. ART HISTORY
    Brush up on the history of Impressionism with this two-book monograph, loaded with beautiful images ($37.79, amazon.com).

  6. BLOOM TIME
    This hand-enameled piece from Jay Strongwater can be used as a trinket tray, but it also doubles as a tiny work of art ($295, neimanmarcus.com).

  7. HIGH STAKES
    Prada’s Suede Geometric Platform Pump ($850, neimanmarcus.com) proves that simple doesn’t mean boring.

  8. GOOD IMPRESSIONISM
    This Monet Watercolor Box Set ($35, metmuseum.org) lets you explore your creative side wherever you please.

  9. SIPPING PRETTY
    Turn tea time into a wildly romantic affair with this Watercolor Petals Cup & Saucer ($18, anthropologie.com).

  10. LEAFY LENGTHS
    Mallarino’s Gloria 24-karat gold-vermeil drop earrings ($380, net-a-porter.com) are sure to bring out your inner wood nymph.

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V78: OUR MUSE – SOFT BOTANICAL SETTING IN PARIS, PART 1

Our Muse

Be inspired by this soft, botanical setting in Paris

Our Muse - Soft Botanical Setting in Paris - Be inspired by this soft, botanical setting in Paris - tables signs, menus, escort cards, invitations, wedding, watercolor painting, custom stamps, digital printing
Our Muse - Soft Botanical Setting in Paris - Be inspired by this soft, botanical setting in Paris - tables signs, menus, escort cards, invitations, wedding, watercolor painting, custom stamps, digital printing
Our Muse - Soft Botanical Setting in Paris - Be inspired by this soft, botanical setting in Paris - tables signs, menus, escort cards, invitations, wedding, watercolor painting, custom stamps, digital printing
Our Muse - Soft Botanical Setting in Paris - Be inspired by this soft, botanical setting in Paris - tables signs, menus, escort cards, invitations, wedding, watercolor painting, custom stamps, digital printing
Our Muse - Soft Botanical Setting in Paris - Be inspired by this soft, botanical setting in Paris - tables signs, menus, escort cards, invitations, wedding, watercolor painting, custom stamps, digital printing

Invitations by Ceci New York

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V78: CECI CREATIVE TIPS – HAND-PAINTED WATERCOLOR WEDDING INVITATIONS

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HAND-PAINTED WATERCOLOR WEDDING INVITATIONS

One of the biggest trends for 2012 is hand-painted watercolor wedding invitations. We here at Ceci New York are artists at heart and love using our art and design degrees to create beautiful, exclusive pieces for our clients. This week I’m sharing a few of our favorite new designs to show you what I mean. Lately there’s been this wonderful return to a more classic mood so we used watercolors in a very elegant and subtle way. By using washes of color we created a lovely ombre effect that flows softly across the paper – very tasteful and refined. I love to apply this technique on backgrounds or to add a fill color to the illustrations. See our latest works, below.

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Watercolor washes used in the background:

Hand-painted Watercolor Wedding Invitations

Watercolor painting used to fill in the graphic shapes with color:

Hand-painted Watercolor Wedding Invitations
Hand-painted Watercolor Wedding Invitations

See more examples of our hand-painted invitations:
Ashleigh & Ryan
Reshma & Deep
Ceci & Alan
Caroline & Nicholas
Merrill & Chris
Tania & Abel

Learn about the Ceci New York couture watercolor painting process here

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V78: OUR MUSE – SOFT BOTANICAL SETTING IN PARIS, PART 2

Our Muse - Soft Botanical Setting in Paris - Be inspired by this soft, botanical setting in Paris - wedding, invitations
Our Muse - Soft Botanical Setting in Paris - Be inspired by this soft, botanical setting in Paris - wedding, invitations
Our Muse - Soft Botanical Setting in Paris - Be inspired by this soft, botanical setting in Paris - wedding, invitations
Our Muse - Soft Botanical Setting in Paris - Be inspired by this soft, botanical setting in Paris - wedding, invitations
Our Muse - Soft Botanical Setting in Paris - Be inspired by this soft, botanical setting in Paris - wedding, invitations
Our Muse - Soft Botanical Setting in Paris - Be inspired by this soft, botanical setting in Paris - wedding, invitations

Dream Team

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V78: CECI COLOR STORIES – IVORY & PALE PINK WEDDING COLORS

Ceci Color Stories

Use this palette as a stepping stone toward creating your own dream event.
Click on the color swatches to see how the colors come to life at a real event or discover more inspiring color stories now.

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V78: FABULOUS FINDS – TEN THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT CECI JOHNSON

Fabulous Finds

Ten Things You Didn’t Know About Ceci Johnson

CeciStyle Magazine v78: Fabulous Finds - Ten Things You Didn't Know About Ceci Johnson

  1. I secretly dream of being the voice of the next Disney movie. Ever since I saw the Little Mermaid, I knew I wanted to be her one day! I even know every single word to “Part of Your World” and I’m proud of it! I’ll sing my heart out every time.

  2. I rarely eat fast food, but every now and then I’ll make a run for the border and indulge in Taco Bell. Two tacos and a nacho = Yum!

  3. I used to be a skater chick, surfer girl and Birkenstock-wearing bohemian – not necessarily in that order.

  4. I wish I spoke a foreign language. I truly admire the people out there who can speak multiple languages. Very jealous.

  5. The ’20s are one of my favorite decades in terms of style, celebration and class. The women always looked so chic and refined. Plus, it’s the decade when Swing dancing started, which I love – it’s the best exercise for body and soul!

  6. My two other dream jobs: Broadway singer and ballerina! The theatre always brings happiness to my heart. I love the stage, the lights, the audience – I dream of getting back up there one day. Maybe I’ll sing cabaret instead? I studied voice since I was 7. I shouldn’t waste all those lessons right?

  7. Objects organized in rainbow order make my heart skip a beat. Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, pink – aaah, it’s so beautiful.

  8. Not a day should go by without mascara – I’m obsessed with long, thick eyelashes.

  9. I only really know how to cook lasagna – but it’s the best lasagna you’ve ever had!

  10. I can’t wink.

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V78: DON’T MISS – PACIFIC WEDDINGS MAGAZINE FEATURES CECI NEW YORK!

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PACIFIC WEDDINGS MAGAZINE FEATURES CECI NEW YORK!

Check out the latest issue of Pacific Weddings magazine to see Ceci New York’s hand-painted watercolor invitation suite!

Inspired by the lyrical setting of Montmartre, Ceci New York’s captivating wedding stationery embraces the muted pastels of the Impressionist period. Drawing on the palette that once inspired Monet, Ceci Johnson says, “I wanted to capture the romance and delicate beauty that was so apparent in his work and translate that into a beautiful invitation suite.”

Pacific Weddings Magazine features Ceci New York!

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V78: DON’T MISS – SPRING-INSPIRED WEDDING INVITATIONS

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SPRING-INSPIRED WEDDING INVITATIONS

For those of you planning spring or summer weddings, I recommend sending an invitation that’s inspired by nature – one with beautiful flowers like peonies or parrot tulips. Or an invitation with an English garden flair. Below are some of my favorite spring-themed designs from our collection. Remember, you can order them in any color you wish. And with our Ready-to-Order collection, you can mix and match freely across all the collections to create your own special Ceci New York look!

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Spring-Inspired Wedding Invitations

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V78: DON’T MISS – CECI NEW YORK FOR TINY PRINTS VALENTINE’S DAY COLLECTION

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CECI NEW YORK FOR TINY PRINTS VALENTINE’S DAY COLLECTION

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! Don’t miss out on Ceci New York’s Valentine’s Day kids cards, photo cards, and party invitations, all designed exclusively for Tiny Prints. Designs start at just $0.69/card.

Ceci New York for Tiny Prints Valentine's Day Collection

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V78: NEXT WEEK’S ISSUE – ESCAPE TO PARADISE

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In next week’s issue: Escape to Paradise

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Escape to Paradise - Sun, sand and surf - it's all about the tropics!

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Ceci Johnson, Founder and Creative Director of Ceci New York, is the authority on style and invitation design. She is also the author of her highly coveted weekly style magazine, CeciStyle. Loaded with gorgeous tips and takes on invitations, fashion, parties, weddings, décor, gifts and more, CeciStyle is free and full of trusted, time-saving advice.
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