dramatic details
Avant-Garde Olive Minimalism Wedding
Olivia and Maverick’s wedding was a study in luxurious minimalism, blending clean lines with dramatic details. A sophisticated olive and white palette carried through blind-embossed stationery, square save-the-dates, and high-contrast typography pairing modern serifs with sans serifs. Olive velvet ribbon and custom linen signage added tactile depth, while a dirty martini tower and gourmet olives lent a playful edge. Horizontal plated menus elevated the tablescape, and dramatic draping transformed Rava Wines’ ballroom into an intimate, avant-garde dinner setting. Featured in California Wedding Day, this trend-setting celebration redefined modern elegance.
- Blind-embossed detailing for dramatic dimension
- Deep olive green envelopes with white-ink guest addressing
- Clean, refined typography system with modern serif and san-serif font selection
- Horizontal plated dinner menus with two courses + dessert
- Custom bar signage with martini-inspired design
- “Matrimony & Martini” signage paired with gourmet olives for dirty martinis
- Linen signage layered with olive velvet ribbon
- Rich draping to heighten ambiance
- Textural elements tying stationery + décor
- Trend-setting avant-garde celebration of modern elegance
Vendors
Feature // California Wedding Day
Design // Elle Render Events
Stationery & Signage // Rachell Rae Designs
Bar // Cart Side Cocktails
Cake // Christine's Cake Creations
Draping // Draping By Kim
Florals // Flowers By Kim
Linens // BBJ La Tavola
Olives // Primo's Gourmet Foods
Photography // Jen Rodriguez Photography
Rentals // All About Events
Venue // Rava Wines Weddings
Videography // Matrimony Media
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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Hi, I’m Rachell!
Design isn’t just what I do; it’s how I care for people.
My name, with two Ls and no E, carries family stories: Rachell honors my mom’s high school best friend, a fearless creator, and Rae is a middle name shared by six generations of strong women. That legacy is now carried by my firstborn daughter, Rae Cierra.
I live on California’s Central Coast in San Luis Obispo with my husband, our two daughters Rae and Isla, and our two cats, Princess Rainbow Porcsha and Prince Feirro. I’m a Type A creative who loves wine, a good Gin and Tonic, and a chai latte with a double espresso shot. I bring that same care and energy to every piece I design.
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Each design detail, from the personalized wax-sealed personalized menus to the refined signage, was crafted to reflect R + C’s story with intention and elegance. A timeless celebration in classic black and white.
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Wedding Planner:
@heatherhansenevents
Venue: Private Estate
Stationery & Signage: @rachell_rae_designs
Photography: @kelseaholderphoto
Florals: @elegantdetailsflowers
Catering: @fieldtotableevents
Bar: @copperandcrystal
String Quartet: @mariposaquartet
Band: @luckydevilsband
Rentals: @allaboutevents + @avenuetwelve + @brighteventrentals
Dessert: @cakecathedral
Linens: @bbjlatavola
Beauty: @dreamcatcherartistry
Restroom: @fencefactoryrental
Parking: @pasoroblesvalet
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#blackandwhitewedding #timelesswedding #californiawedding #weddingsigns #welcomesign #seatingchart
Timeless black and white never goes out of style.
R + C’s customized wedding stationery featured clean typography, a sailboat-illustrated wax seal inspired by where their love began, and elegant rose stamps for the finishing touches. Every element was intentionally designed to reflect their story, refined, deeply personal, and effortlessly classic.
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Wedding Planner:
@heatherhansenevents
Venue: Private Estate
Stationery & Signage: @rachell_rae_designs
Photography: @kelseaholderphoto
Florals: @elegantdetailsflowers
Catering: @fieldtotableevents
Bar: @copperandcrystal
String Quartet: @mariposaquartet
Band: @luckydevilsband
Rentals: @allaboutevents + @avenuetwelve + @brighteventrentals
Dessert: @cakecathedral
Linens: @bbjlatavola
Beauty: @dreamcatcherartistry
Restroom: @fencefactoryrental
Parking: @pasoroblesvalet
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#blackandwhitewedding #timelesswedding
#californiawedding #weddinginvitations #2026wedding #californaweddingday
Thoughtful design meets emotional connection. Custom kids’ coloring pages of Rachel & Chris’ sailboat and sweet pup Cosette brought warmth and storytelling to their refined and classic celebration.
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Wedding Planner:
@heatherhansenevents
Venue: Private Estate
Stationery & Signage: @rachell_rae_designs
Photography: @kelseaholderphoto
Florals: @elegantdetailsflowers
Catering: @fieldtotableevents
Bar: @copperandcrystal
String Quartet: @mariposaquartet
Band: @luckydevilsband
Rentals: @allaboutevents + @avenuetwelve + @brighteventrentals
Dessert: @cakecathedral
Linens: @bbjlatavola
Beauty: @dreamcatcherartistry
Restroom: @fencefactoryrental
Parking: @pasoroblesvalet
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#classicwedding #timelessweddingstationery #blackandwhitewedding #bespokeweddinginvites #coloringpages
Every design detail tells your love story. From thoughtful typography to layered textures, working with a designer ensures your wedding stationery and signage create one cohesive, elevated look from save the dates to seating charts.
PS: April, May, June 2026 couples, it’s save-the-date season. Let’s design yours.
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Planning + Design + Management • @heatherhansenevents
Venue • @pasoroblesinn + @staypiccolo
Floral Design • @elegantdetailsflowers
Signage + Stationery • @rachell_rae_designs
Photography • @leanamyraphotography
Videography • @carlosascenciophoto
Catering + Bar + Dessert • @pasoroblesinn
Rentals + Decor • @allaboutevents
Linens • @bbjlatavola
Bridal Dress • @marehcouture
Bridal Shoes • @bellabelleshoes
Groom Attire • @heygorgeousformalwear
Jewlery • @banthonyjewelers
Beauty • @thequeensbees
Models • @hellogorgeousmodelsagency + @genevieveabell + @anthonyjosephross
Content Creation • @contentbykam
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#2026wedding #2026savethedate #weddinginvite #pasorobles #pasorobleswedding #rachellraedesigns
As we roll into forever (and 2026), let’s start designing your Signature Bespoke Suite with custom save-the-dates, invitations, and day-of signage, all tailored to your wedding day.
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Planning + Design + Management • @heatherhansenevents
Venue • @pasoroblesinn + @staypiccolo
Floral Design • @elegantdetailsflowers
Signage + Stationery • @rachell_rae_designs
Photography • @leanamyraphotography
Videography • @carlosascenciophoto
Catering + Bar + Dessert • @pasoroblesinn
Rentals + Decor • @allaboutevents
Linens • @bbjlatavola
Bridal Dress • @marehcouture
Bridal Shoes • @bellabelleshoes
Groom Attire • @heygorgeousformalwear
Jewlery • @banthonyjewelers
Beauty • @thequeensbees
Models • @hellogorgeousmodelsagency + @genevieveabell + @anthonyjosephross
Content Creation • @contentbykam
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#2026wedding #weddinginvite #weddingstationery #pasoroblesinn #invitations
