Black-Tie Suite
Black Tie Formal Stationery & Signage with Nautical Touches
Rachel and Chris’ wedding stationery and signage exuded classic elegance while subtly weaving in personal touches from their love story. Luxe midnight black paired with timeless wedding white created a striking contrast, with elegant script and refined serif typography conveying sophistication. Their sailboat Last Chance was illustrated for a custom oval wax seal that doubled as meal indicators, while their beloved dog Cosette was featured on playful bar signage. A coloring page of the sailboat and Cosette charmed attending children, while candlelight-inspired accents enhanced the warmth of the day.
Design Details
- Midnight black + timeless wedding white palette
- Elegant script paired with refined serif typography
- Polished black envelopes with white-ink addressing + vintage white-rose postage
- Classic black-tie invitation suite
- Illustrated motif of the couple’s sailboat Last Chance
- Custom oval wax seal featuring sailboat, used in suite + as meal indicators
- Personalized bar signage highlighting their beloved dog, Cosette
- Custom coloring page of sailboat + Cosette for attending children
- Timeless, elevated guest experience enriched with personal, subtle nautical details
Vendors
Planning & Design // Heather Hansen Events
Catering // Field to Table Catering & Events
Photography // Kelsea Holder Photography
Floral Design // Elegant Details Floral and Event Design
Stationery & Signage // Rachell Rae Designs
Bar // Copper & Crystal, Bar Service
String Quartet // Mariposa String Quartet
Band // Lucky Devils Band
Rentals // All About Events + Bright Rentals
Dessert // Cake Cathedral
Linens // BBJ La Tavola
Beauty // Dreamcatcher Artistry
Restroom // Fence Factory RentalsParking // Paso Robles Valet & Transportation
Award-winning designer, Rachell, creates bespoke stationery and signage for couples and creative teams across California’s Central Coast. With a white-glove process and a signature modern romantic style, she transforms wedding stories into timeless, meticulously executed keepsakes.
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On the third day of design, RRD gave to me — a three-peaked mountain suite and seating chart shaped by the Sisters’ iconic skyline.
A curated look back at client projects from 2025.
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Bride & Groom: @molly.mercedes + @enewburn
Wedding Coordinator: @twopinesevents
Venue: @polecreekranchweddings
Stationery & Signage: @rachell_rae_designs
Florist: @stumpmunkfarms
Photo & Video: @aliciawood.photography
DJ: @djmandymac
Catering: @bowtiecatering
Bar Service: @luckystarmobilebarr
Hair: @sarahruthbridalhair
Makeup: @makeupbymarisolv
Tent & Lighting: @bendpartyrentals
Tabletop Rentals: @curated_eventrentals
Flower Girl Dresses: @marehcouture
Wedding Planner: @rachell_rae_designs
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On the second day of design, RRD gave to me — a timeless two-piece large signage installation and black-and-white invitations designed for a classic formal celebration.
A curated look back at client projects from 2025.
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Venue: @villaloriana.slo
Stationery & Signage: @rachell_rae_designs
Catering: @fieldtotableevents
Photo + Video: @matrimonymedia
Florals: @flowersbykim
Bar: @copperandcrystal
Beauty: @tamibernardmakeup
Cake: @seabreezecupcakes
DJ: @realcrushevents + @levijmusic
Officiant: @vowsandspeeches
Rentals: @testacateringsm
Specialty Rentals: @scout_rental_co
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On the first day of design, RRD gave to me — a custom vibrant floral watercolor vellum belly band and envelope liner,
a soft spring palette unfolding one intentional layer at a time.
A curated look back at client projects from 2025.
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Planning & Design: @live_andloveevents
Venue: @villaloriana.slo
Stationery & Signage: @rachell_rae_designs
Photography: @ashleyrae.associates
Officiant: @rabbi.janice
Beauty: @tamibernardmakeup
Florist: @moonglowfloral
Rentals: @allaboutevents
Specialty Rentals: @embellishvintagerentals
Bar: @sidecarcocktailco
Caterer: @fieldtotableevents
DJ Entertainment @muirmusic
Music @805stringquartet
Transportation: @slosaferide
Welcome Party @thepennyslo
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G + C’s suite was designed in jewel-toned whimsical garden elegance, featuring deckled paper, a floral watercolor belly band and envelope liner, a mountain-inspired die-cut details card honoring both the SLO sister mountains and the Colorado peaks, and their custom couple monogram carried throughout the invitation and day-of pieces.
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Vendor Love:
Planning & Design: @live_andloveevents
Venue: @villaloriana.slo
Stationery & Signage: @rachell_rae_designs
Photography: @ashleyrae.associates
Officiant: @rabbi.janice
Beauty: @tamibernardmakeup
Florist: @moonglowfloral
Rentals: @allaboutevents
Specialty Rentals: @embellishvintagerentals
Bar: @sidecarcocktailco
Caterer: @fieldtotableevents
DJ Entertainment @muirmusic
Music @805stringquartet
Transportation: @slosaferide
Welcome Party @thepennyslo
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🦩 Flamingo fact: they lose their pink while raising their babies… and I felt that.
I didn’t realize how deeply I related to it until recently. Somewhere between motherhood and building this dream of a business, my color got quieter.
But this year? I’m taking it back.
Thirty-eight is my comeback color.
Bold. Bright. P!NK again. 💗
Want to celebrate with me on my birthday?
Peek at my new website or leave a sweet Google review. It truly means the world. 💕
#rachellraedesigns #invitations #weddinginvites #aleciamoore #pink #gypb #getyourpinkback
New brand, new website, same heart. 💕
This year I celebrated my 100th client, marking a decade of partnering with couples, planners, and creative teams to bring beautiful celebrations to life. With this milestone came the perfect moment to rebuild my digital home from the ground up.
The new website reflects everything I value in my work:
• Trustworthy guidance
• Functional beauty
• Meaningful “it’s real” moments
I can’t wait for you to explore the refreshed Rachell Rae Designs online experience. Link in bio. ✨
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