modern love
Modern Maddona Inn Valentine Stationery
Rachel and Austin’s Valentine’s Day elopement was as vibrant and iconic as its San Luis Obispo, California setting. The save-the-dates highlighted the famous Fremont Theater with a digitally traced illustration and custom typography mimicking the venue’s marquee, celebrating its vintage charm. A playful palette of cotton candy pink and garnet red brought bold contrast, while arch-shaped invitations, oval detail cards, and a watercolor floral envelope liner added modern romance. Their ceremony at the iconic Madonna Inn, complete with a bespoke pink bridal gown and stylish, functional bridal shoes, reflected a love story infused with fun, color, and personality.
Design Details
- Fremont Theater digitally traced illustration
- Custom typography inspired by Fremont marquee signage
- Arch-shaped invitation suite + oval detail cards for dimension
- Watercolor floral envelope liner
- Vibrant watercolor floral accents throughout
- Cotton candy pink + garnet red envelopes
- Bespoke pink bridal gown
- Fashionable + functional Pashion Footwear bridal shoes
- Ceremony at the iconic Madonna Inn
- Vintage car send-off vibes
Vendors
Coordination & Florist // Mark Dillon Luna Events
Venue // Madonna Inn
Photography & Videography // SLO Town Studios
Bespoke Invitation // Rachell Rae Designs
Hair + Makeup // Bellizzimo Beauty
Bridal Dress // Untamed Petals By Amanda Judge
Bridal Shoes // Pashion Footwear
Groom Attire // Hey Gorgeous Formal Wear
Vintage Car // AVOW Wedding Ceremonies and Services
Watercolor Artist // Jean Smith, Rachell’s Mother-in-Law
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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Venue: @pasoroblesinn
Planning & Design: @heydayweddings
Hosting Committee: @centralcoastweddingpros
Florals: @flowersbykim
Photography: @leanamyraphotography
Content Creator: @contentbykam
Cinema: @patmanang @mooncrestmedia
Stationery and Signage: @rachell_rae_designs & @palette.and.pine
Draping: @draping_bykim
Specialty Linen: @bellacouturelinen
Rentals: @gycrentals
Harpist: @jan_walters_harpist
Guest Watercolor Painting: @paintedlovebykristiana
Specialty Lounges: @bohosloco
Photo Booth: @thatonephotobooth
Entertainment: @electricirque
Dessert: @justbakedpaso
Decor Rentals: @embellishvintagerentals
Marketing, Site, and Promotion: @angellicadesigns
DJ/MC & Lighting: @epicentertainmentinc
Jewelry: B. Anthony & Co. Jewelers - @banthonyjewelers
Bridal Gown: @epiphanyboutique_slo
Model: @macyjanemodeling
Model Hair: bluebirdsalon_collaborative
Model Makeup: @thequeensbees
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Stationery & Signage: @rachell_rae_designs
Photography: @ashleyrae.associates @ashleyraestudio
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Beauty: @tamibernardmakeup
Florist: @moonglowfloral
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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
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This lavender welcome sign was designed as an extension of G + C’s invitation suite.
Inspired by the bride’s shoes and matched to their envelopes, it was all about continuity, color, and intention at this beautiful San Luis Obispo venue.
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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
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Music @805stringquartet
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Design that tells a story long before your day begins.
A meaningful detail in G + C’s invitation suite was the mountain silhouette details card.
The three peaks were intentionally designed to reflect the Colorado mountains where Genevieve and Cody fell in love while running, and the sister mountains of San Luis Obispo, the place they chose to get married. A single detail holding meaning, movement, and place.
One quiet detail, layered with intention.
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Planning & Design: @live_andloveevents
Venue: @villaloriana.slo
Stationery & Signage: @rachell_rae_designs
Photography: @ashleyrae.associates @ashleyraestudio
Officiant: @rabbi.janice
Beauty: @tamibernardmakeup
Florist: @moonglowfloral
Rentals: @allaboutevents
Specialty Rentals: @embellishvintagerentals
Bar: @sidecarslo @caminococktailco
Caterer: @fieldtotableevents
DJ Entertainment @muirmusic
Music @805stringquartet
Transportation: @slosaferide
Welcome Party @thepennyslo
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Design becomes meaningful when intention shapes every detail.
Every piece of this custom wedding invitation suite and day-of signage was created with purpose. The floral watercolor was painted in advance, inspired by the day-of florals by @moonglowfloral guests would later experience in person. The lavender envelope was selected to mirror the bride’s shoes from @bellabelleshoes, creating a subtle yet meaningful connection between style and stationery.
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Planning & Design: @live_andloveevents
Venue: @villaloriana.slo
Stationery & Signage: @rachell_rae_designs
Photography: @ashleyrae.associates @ashleyraestudio
Officiant: @rabbi.janice
Beauty: @tamibernardmakeup
Florist: @moonglowfloral
Bridal Shoes: @bellabelleshoes
Rentals: @allaboutevents
Specialty Rentals: @embellishvintagerentals
Bar: @sidecarslo @caminococktailco
Caterer: @fieldtotableevents
DJ Entertainment @muirmusic
Music @805stringquartet
Transportation: @slosaferide
Welcome Party @thepennyslo
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