My favorite thing about what I do for a living is knowing that I am part of something so special. Designing invitations is the opportunity to work on a once in a lifetime project. A special day and moment. When I am working on a layout and typesetting, as tedious as kerning is, there is absolute joy in it .

As a designer, although you work with a client up until just a few days of their wedding on day of items and with them for over a year, the designer does not get to see the wedding. I always yearn to be the photographer, a caterer, a planner, a musician…. to be there in the moment. I do feel a sense of inner joy and excitement knowing that my art and what I have created sets the tone for the day and is there as the guests find their table and pick up their menus.

I am super delighted when I do get to see the wedding. Working with someone with whom you call your client for over a year – changes over time, like any relationship – you become their friend. Amy is now my dear friend. I wanted to share with you a sneak peek of the beautiful day that she married the man of her dreams, the handsome and ever so dapper Mr. Gary Hanna on a balcony overlooking the historic Jackson Square in New Orleans. I look forward to sharing more of this beautiful day, captured by the talented Sam Gregory of Sam Gregory Photography. You can see Amy & Gary’s fabulous Destination New Orleans invitations and paper goods spread throughout my store.

Congratulations to you my good friends…  always, Jenn.