Brooklyn Betrothed Anniverary Party: Lemons and Lace

Hello and Happy Winter Solstice!
Here is a summery post to warm up the chill in the air. This past July the Brooklyn Betrothed ladies and I celebrated our 1 year anniversary at The Green Building in Carol Gardens. Delicious catering by Dish Food and Events, signature cocktails served by Smith and Vine and By Brooklyn. Lu Lu’s Confections and Haute So Sweet created sugary treats, and Whisk kept the dance party hydrated all night with fashionable, flavored water drinks. The rustic space was transformed by Rebecca Shepherd into a summer garden, Patina Rentals furnished the space with vintage nooks (and a croquette set) and Blackbird Theatrical Services added to the atmosphere with up-lighting and I created the paper details, invitations and hand painted sign work to complete the look. To add to the glamor, Anni Bruno did an amazing job assembling, styling and staffing a beauty bar in the speak easy lounge. Cheers and enjoy!

 

Thank you to everyone that came out, and cheers to my Brooklyn Betrothed co-founders, a group of amazingly talented ladies. This first year was amazing, I look forward to the next one!
xox
-Ruth

Brooklyn Betrothed Save the Date

Hello! Happy Friday.
 Earlier this week I designed a Save the Date for Brooklyn Betrothed. We are having our 1 year Anniversary this summer, and the theme is Lemons and lace. Divine.
The Save the Date started as a sketch, was re-drawn as a finished illustration on my light box in pencil, and washed for color swatch ideas. The card is then finalized with watercolors on the drafting board. This one makes me want to get a pitcher of lemonade, a 1950s bathing suit and lie on the roof.

 

 

The finished design with a light mint border.
Cheers!
XOX -R