When addressing envelopes to…

A male doctor, and non doctor wife

Dr. and Mrs. John David Smith

Male doctor, and doctor wife

The Doctors Smith

or

Doctor John David Smith

And Doctor Jane Anne Smith

Just inviting the couple

Mr. and Mrs. John David Smith

Inviting families

Mr. and Mrs. John David Smith and Family

Dr. and Mrs. John David Smith and Family

Single Man

Mr. John David Smith

Single Woman

Ms. Jane Anne Dunn

Unmarried couple living together

Miss Jane Anne Dunn

Mr. John David Smith

Divorced woman

You can either use Mrs. or Ms.

Divorced woman who has resumed using her maiden name

Ms. Jane Anne Dunn

Widow

Mrs. Jane Anne Smith

Wife kept maiden name

Ms. Jane Anne Dunn

And Mr. John David Smith

And in general, always use ‘and’ rather than an ampersand and be sure you spell out apartment, number, avenue, street, etc. If you have any other etiquette questions, you can let us know in the comment section! Special thanks to Lily at Lavender & Mint for the expert advice!

Lavender & Mint is a bespoke invitation design studio with locations in Los Angeles and Houston, owned and operated by Lily Lasuzzo. They specialize in graphic design and event branding for luxury custom wedding invitations, announcements, birthdays, parties, baby showers & social stationery.

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Photography: Laurie Perez Photography / Stationery Items: Lavender & Mint / Styling: Natalie Dawley of Two Be Wed from the Modern Love styled shoot

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Wide Open Spaces in the best state around, Texas.

Courtney Barton of Mela + Roam sharing her story and love for creating.

Pie us happy! Now we know why it’s called the Pie Haven.

Held at the iconic Texas bistro, Royers Cafe “home of the Pie Man”, the whole afternoon and experience was tailored to reflect the atmosphere this creative bubble has worked hard to establish. From the local organic centerpieces to the hand-dyed tablecloths; it was friendly, comfortable and colorful just like the people of “Roundtopolis”. But, what is it that makes this sprawling countryside so appealing? The ladies of the Round Top Register described it best – “where the creatives gather for the thrill of the hunt!” Entrepreneur and Trend-setter Courtney Barton of Mela + Roam spoke more on the drive of a creative. “Everyone is authentic to who they are,” Barton said. “Get to know the people behind the product and what they’re selling.” That afternoon we discovered a room full of women, more alike than different – mothers, wives, business owners, trend-setters, stylists and artists – passionate about their craft and their clients, very similar to the heart of our own company. We didn’t think it was possible but in that country pie store, we fell even more in love with Round Top.

Mingling with our fellow creatives in the most chic country setting, The Vintage Round Top.

Industrial Chic lampshades and re-purposed pallet day-bed, designed and created by Paige and Smoot Hull of VRT.

Stunning natural light and the perfect view for your intimate meals.

Hand-stenciled and modern stairs leading to the sleeping quarters.

Every nook is styled to perfection.

Proof that style and sophistication doesn’t have to suffer for the sake of comfort.

Vibrant colors in the textiles and blankets created by Mela + Roam.

But it wouldn’t be an official trip to Round Top without visiting our favorite B&B and vacation home – The Vintage Round Top. It is the most chic, comfortable and conventionally located accommodations on Hwy 237. Owners, Paige and Smoot Hull, initially purchased and renovated the farmhouse as a creative outlet and family vacation getaway, but got much more than they bargained for. They have made their dream into a reality, and their mission is focused on helping other young artisans to nurture their own creativity into business ventures. We love this power couple and we love what they have created. Stylish lodging featuring modern clean lines, re-purposed vintage furniture and a home away from home that marries style, sustainability and soul. The perfect retreat for an anniversary, honeymoon, girls weekend, rehearsal dinner and more! See more of the space and the stunning decor on the VRT website, or see it person and book your stay now! Stay tuned for a collaborative project with VRT this fall!

Swag bag heaven: Honey from Rohan Meadery, Hand salve from Manready Mercantile, Notebook from Mela + Roam, VIP Passes, Tote & Koozie from The Original Round Top Antiques Fair,  Handmade Soap from the Gallery at Round Top, Succulent from The Garden Company, Where Women Create Magazine, Where Woman Cook Magazine, VIP Passes to Marburger Farm & Zapp Hall, and a custom tote bag from The Vintage Round Top.

A special thank you to The Vintage Round Top and the Round Top Register for hosting this special luncheon!

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This year’s pop-up shop was inspired by McKenzie Powell Designs, an amazing floral designer in Seattle, and Saupia, an incredible design group in New York. Making beautiful bouquets, meeting new folks in our amazing city, and playing “shop”! It was the perfect little idea! We added a little twist of our own and offered custom made flower crowns for any BHLDN customer who wanted one. It was so fun to be able to offer these ladies a little something to make their Valentine’s special! One guy after the next came in to experience the one stop shopping, and groups of girls sipped champagne while shopping, adorning their complimentary flower crowns. We can’t wait until next Valentine’s to offer our services again! Read more of the advice we offered here!

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A touch of greenery transformed the Gardens gazebo into a botanical sanctuary.

Springtime has finally arrived and we couldn’t be more anxious for what’s in store! Budding flowers and flourishing greenery is just what we need to get over this year’s overdrawn winter blues. This time of year also marks the annual open house at The Gardens of Bammel Lane - we’ve had the pleasure the past four years to contribute towards the event’s style and design. Last year’s theme was Botanical Bliss - an au natural take on the charming English garden venue, expanding on the existing greenery and floral with subtle pops of color. To bring our vision to life, we utilized the prepped open house as a faux wedding for our ideal organic-botanical-garden couple captured by Sarah McKenzie Photography.

A petite floral crown by Something Special in Flowers provided a burst of color for our bridal look. We love the drama of the deep berry lip by Sunkissed and Madeup.

With so many warm colors in our palette, we kept our groom in cool neutrals and added a fun patterned tie.

Another inspiration for the open house was watercolor and botanical prints. Artful Designs by Rachel Nieman combined the best of both worlds in the invitation suite.

Subtle, muted neutrals intertwined with the botanical print and a pop of color in the liner for an organic invitation suite by Artful Designs by Rachel Nieman.

We love the juxtaposition of the glam elements of this BHLDN gown against the raw organic feel of the floral and surrounding greenery. Floral by Something Special in Flowers.

A little bit of color goes a long way! Warming up these botanical ferns with bright tones of red orange and yellow for the bridal bouquet by Something Special in Flowers. For bridesmaids, you can do clusters of greenery only to set apart from the bridal and coordinate with the theme.

Nestled in the heart of the Gardens, our head table was placed under the botanical gazebo. A centered location ideal for your main table – head or sweetheart – to be in the middle of the celebration and surrounded by your guests.

The “Elizabeth Chair Cap” from Over the Top Linen was the perfect element of romance for our head table.

Our original inspiration was utilizing apothecary jars in a cluster or mixture of single blooms as a centerpiece. These wooden crates from Any Occasion Party Rentals achieved a similar look while adding an additional natural element and height when stacked upon each other. Floral by Something Special in Flowers.

Our ideal couple isn’t into fancy cakes, they crave authentic simplicity which is why we chose an ordinary bundt cake to serve as the wedding dessert.

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Photography: Sarah McKenzie, Dress: BHLDN, Hair/MUA: Sunkissed and Madeup, Flower Crown & Floral: Something Special in Flowers, Linens: Over the Top Linen, Rentals: Any Occasion Party Rentals, Stationary: Artful Designs by Rachel Nieman, Groom’s Attire: Nordstrom

Save the Date for the next open house, April 24th at The Gardens of Bammel Lane. See event page for more information.

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