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I designed these cookie favors for a wedding at the New York Botanical Garden, and I was so pleased with the way they came out, I just had to share.
As a stationer, I am often asked to guide customers through the sometimes daunting task of wording their invitations. My approach to invitation etiquette: know the rules so you can decide when to break them. It helps to have some time-honored references to turn to, as well as some fun vintage sources to remind you how much the “rules” regarding etiquette change with each generation. That said, here are some of my favorite resources, both contemporary and old school.
I am often asked about the inspiration behind specific designs, so here is an example of how one greeting card progressed from inspiration to realization.
It all starts when I see something that catches my eye. In this case, I was taken by an illustration for one of Paul Poiret’s most famous ensembles, “Sorbet.” (Georges Lepape illustration for Gazette du bon ton, 1913, via The Metropolitan Museum of Art)
It’s finally spring in New York and with the upcoming National Stationery Show, things are usually very busy. This is the time of year I spend a lot of time visiting all of my favorite shops to order trim, paper, flowers, and all the random accessories needed for special print projects and Blue Ribbon’s display at the show.
One of my favorite things to shop for is ribbon. I usually buy my ribbons directly from Midori, but if I need something for a special project in a hurry, I’ll run up to the Garment District and get what I need at M&J Trim, Tinsel Trading Company, or their sister store, The Store Across the Street. While I’m usually shopping for basic grosgrains and silk satins, I’m always tempted by the wide moiré ribbons and Tinsel Trading’s vintage metal laces and threads. Maybe someday I’ll have the opportunity to incorporate them in to a custom order….
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Hello everyone! I’m Kimberly, the owner of the letterpress stationery company Blue Ribbon Design. I am so excited to be contributing to Weddingbee Pro and I can’t wait to start sharing ideas, inspiration and insight into how to select the perfect wedding stationery and get the most out of working with a designer. That said, let me tell you a little bit about myself…
Before I started Blue Ribbon, I worked at museums and galleries doing research, writing and editing for exhibition catalogues and other art-related publications. My favorite area of study was (and still is!) works on paper, and after designing my own wedding invitations I decided to combine my love of printmaking with graphic design, andvoilà, Blue Ribbon was born.
I have always loved pattern and ornament and draw inspiration from all sorts of decorative arts including textiles, package design, jewelry, and china patterns (to name a few!). I live in lower Manhattan with my husband and our dog, Oscar, and when I’m not running my business, I’m usually out and about looking for inspiration for future designs - I look forward to sharing my findings with all of you!
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Kimberly Driessen, New York
Vendor: Invitation Designer
Website: Blue Ribbon Design
About Me: I am the owner of Blue Ribbon Design, a graphic design studio in Manhattan that creates letterpress greeting cards and invitations. I specialize in vintage-inspired designs that incorporate historic details in a modern and elegant way. I love helping brides find the perfect visual motif to use throughout their wedding and especially enjoy working on events that take place at historic homes and gardens.
