Sugar Pear Design

01/31/2025

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✨ A Ceremony to Remember ✨
Katherine & Michael made their ceremony uniquely theirs, filled with heartfelt moments and thoughtful touches. 💕.
🖋️ Michael shared a beautiful poem he wrote, titled "My Forever," as one of the readings—a deeply personal gesture that left everyone in awe..
📖 As a heartfelt nod to their parents and loved ones, Katherine & Michael honored their wedding anniversaries in the ceremony program—a beautiful tribute to enduring love. With a message of admiration inspired by these milestones, they shared a wish for their journey: "May our love be as beautiful as those who have proven love everlasting. Celebrating sixty-six years of love... and many more.".
🦉 Adding a whimsical touch, their owl-themed wedding made its mark again with a charming illustration on the back of the program: two owls snuggling together on a branch beneath the words "Just Married"..
Every detail reflected their story, their love, and their path together. 🕊️
Wedding Invitations & Wedding Branded Elements:
Ceremony Venue:
Reception Venue:
Event Design/Planning/Coordination: Ginger & Company
Photography: Krakora Studios
Officiant: Pastor Ken Smith
Floral: Fleurishes Floral Artistry
Ceremony Music: Ancora String Quartet, Pianist: Jim Erickson, St. John's Handbell Choir
Catering: ,
Confections: Chris’s Confections
Favors:
Chocolatier:
Gifting: , ,
Stationery Photography: Rankin Images

01/29/2025

✨ Classic elegance with a personal touch! ✨.
Each piece of the invitation suite was crafted with intentionality and sophistication for this winter wedding, perfectly reflecting Katherine's and Michael's formal celebration..
❄️ Design Highlights:
Letterpress Printing: A timeless technique that adds texture and luxury.
Custom Illustrations: Every detail tells a story, from the starry night scene to the sweet owls donning their nightcaps.
Elegant Calligraphy: Adding a graceful, personal feel..
❄️ The navy, white, and silver palette set the tone for an enchanting winter evening..
Swipe to see how every detail came together, from the accommodations card to the delicate pinecone and evergreen motifs. This suite is more than an invitation — it's a keepsake. 💌 🦉
Wedding Invitations & Wedding Branded Elements:
Ceremony Venue:
Reception Venue:
Event Design/Planning/Coordination: Ginger & Company
Photography: Krakora Studios
Officiant: Pastor Ken Smith
Floral: Fleurishes Floral Artistry
Ceremony Music: Ancora String Quartet, Pianist: Jim Erickson, St. John's Handbell Choir
Catering: ,
Confections: Chris’s Confections
Favors:
Stationery Photography: Rankin Images

01/27/2025

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INVITATION 101 | Stationery Timelines: Wedding Thank Yous.
🙏🏼 WEDDING THANK YOUS
• Design and Production Process: typically done in conjunction with the invitations or wedding day elements
• Mail: within 2-3 weeks for gifts received before your wedding date or within 3 months after the wedding date.
Don't Forget the Thank Yous!
Your thank-you cards should reflect the same cohesive design as your wedding stationery. They will serve as the final touch that wows your guests. Mail thank-you notes within three months of your wedding. Send notes for pre-wedding gifts, like shower presents, within two to three weeks. Personalize each card for added meaning!.
Pro-Tip:
Skip using "thank you" on your note cards! A cohesive design with your wedding stationery doubles as personal stationery for any extras you have.

01/24/2025

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🦉✨ This wedding was a true celebration of love and personal style. The couple adored owls, so their vision was brought to life with custom illustrations featured throughout their wedding stationery suite..
The "Just Married" illustration adorned the back of their ceremony program, while the owls on the accommodation enclosure card for the invitations sported charming nightcaps — adding a playful yet elegant touch. Every element was thoughtfully designed, culminating in a cohesive suite that was uniquely theirs..
Elegant, guest-focused, and meaningful—this is the artistry of custom design. 💌
Wedding Invitations & Wedding Branded Elements:
Ceremony Venue:
Reception Venue:
Event Design/Planning/Coordination: Ginger & Company
Photography: Krakora Studios
Officiant: Pastor Ken Smith
Floral: Fleurishes Floral Artistry
Ceremony Music: Ancora String Quartet, Pianist: Jim Erickson, St. John's Handbell Choir
Catering: ,
Confections: Chris’s Confections
Favors:
Stationery Photography: Rankin Images

01/22/2025

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❄️ A Celebration Unlike Any Other ❄️.
Katherine and Michael’s wedding journey began when guests received this elegant boxed invitation. Thoughtfully designed to set the tone for their winter wonderland celebration, it featured intricate letterpress printing, custom illustrations, and a dusting of faux snow for a magical touch..
It was not just an invite — it was an experience in itself. The perfect blend of luxury and sophistication offered guests a glimpse into the unforgettable day that awaited them..
From the start, every detail reflected their love story, passion for design, and commitment to creating a one-of-a-kind guest experience..
💌 Ready to make your wedding stationery truly unforgettable? Let’s create something extraordinary together.
Wedding Invitations & Wedding Branded Elements:
Ceremony Venue:
Reception Venue:
Event Design/Planning/Coordination: Ginger & Company
Photography: Krakora Studios
Officiant: Pastor Ken Smith
Floral: Fleurishes Floral Artistry
Ceremony Music: Ancora String Quartet, Pianist: Jim Erickson, St. John's Handbell Choir
Catering: ,
Confections: Chris’s Confections
Favors:
Stationery Photography: Rankin Images

01/20/2025

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🎉 Celebrating 19 incredible years of Sugar Pear Design! 🎉.
From intricate custom wedding stationery to heartfelt connections with my clients, these years have been filled with creativity, growth, and joy. Over the past 19 years, I’ve learned the value of clear communication, the importance of trusting the creative process, and the immense reward of helping couples bring their vision to life. Here’s to nearly two decades of making moments unforgettable! 💌✨

01/17/2025

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✨ Designing for Linsey and Alfonso's beautiful Spanish-English bilingual wedding was a joy! Their celebration blended cultures, love, and intentional details, and I had the honor of creating a cohesive stationery suite that brought their vision to life..
From bilingual invitations that set the tone to ceremony programs, dinner menus, es**rt cards, and personalized thank-you notecards, every piece was designed to reflect their story and create a seamless experience for their guests. 💕.
This suite proves that tailored design can unite every wedding detail into something truly memorable. Congratulations, Linsey and Alfonso! Your day was as heartfelt and vibrant as your love story. 💍✨
Bride:
Wedding Invitations & Wedding Branded Elements:
Ceremony Venue: Holy Redeemer Catholic Church
Ceremony Venue - Spain:
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Photography:
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Celebrant: Santiago Callejo Goena, Brother of the Groom
Floral:
Ceremony Music: Bruce Bengtson - Organist | Kathryn Flynn - Cantor
Reception Entertainment:
Catering:
Confections:
Bridal Attire:
Hair & Make-up Styling:
Gentlemen’s Attire:
Rings:
Transportation: Gallant Knight Limousine
Stationery Photography: Rankin Images

01/15/2025

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Linsey and Alfonso's winter wedding was nothing short of magical! I designed a cohesive bilingual stationery suite for their special day, including invitations, ceremony programs, dinner menus, es**rt cards, and thank-you notecards..
The ceremony was significant, as Alfonso's brother traveled from Spain to serve as their Celebrant. 🤍💒 Every detail was thoughtfully designed to honor their love story and bring their Spanish-English celebration to life..
A beautiful winter wedding of warmth, love, and intentionality! 💍✨
Bride:
Wedding Invitations & Wedding Branded Elements:
Ceremony Venue: Holy Redeemer Catholic Church
Ceremony Venue - Spain:
Reception Venue:
Reception Venue - Spain:
Rehearsal Venue:
Photography:
Cinematography:
Celebrant: Santiago Callejo Goena, Brother of the Groom
Floral:
Ceremony Music: Bruce Bengtson - Organist | Kathryn Flynn - Cantor
Reception Entertainment:
Catering:
Confections:
Bridal Attire:
Hair & Make-up Styling:
Gentlemen’s Attire:
Rings:
Transportation: Gallant Knight Limousine
Stationery Photography: Rankin Images

01/13/2025

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INVITATION 101 | Stationery Timelines: Wedding Day Elements.
💒 WEDDING DAY ELEMENTS
• Phase Allocation: 3-4 months before your wedding date
• Design and Production Process: 10-12 weeks
• RSVP Reply-by Date: 6 weeks prior.
Plan your wedding day details—menus, es**rt cards, programs, and more — at least 3-4 months in advance. Finalized guest counts and menu selections are key for creating these personalized touches. Allocate extra time for installation pieces like seating charts or custom bar designs, which may take six weeks or more to produce. Early planning ensures a seamless, stress-free process!.
PRO-TIP: Request RSVPs 6 weeks before your wedding. This date allows you to follow up with guests and finalize seating arrangements, meal choices, and quantities.

01/11/2025

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Linsey and Alfonso's elevated wedding details, including es**rt cards, guided their guests in style ✨ .
These little beauties did more than direct — they added personality, charm, and a touch of holiday magic. 🪽🕯️🫐
Bride:
Wedding Invitations & Wedding Branded Elements:
Ceremony Venue: Holy Redeemer Catholic Church
Ceremony Venue - Spain:
Reception Venue:
Reception Venue - Spain:
Rehearsal Venue:
Photography:
Cinematography:
Celebrant: Santiago Callejo Goena, Brother of the Groom
Floral:
Ceremony Music: Bruce Bengtson - Organist | Kathryn Flynn - Cantor
Reception Entertainment:
Catering:
Confections:
Bridal Attire:
Hair & Make-up Styling:
Gentlemen’s Attire:
Rings:
Transportation: Gallant Knight Limousine
Stationery Photography: Rankin Images
**rtcards

01/08/2025

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Process Made Easy & Effortless Ex*****on.
When it comes to design and production, I take on the tedious tasks and do the heavy lifting for my couples. Each client gets an organized process and seamless workflow, allowing for every element to be delivered flawlessly and on time..
For Linsey and Alfonso, organization was essential. Four different invite lists resulted in 15 different pieces being printed..
4 DIFFERENT INVITE LISTS
US-only celebration (printed in English)
US & Spain celebration (printed in English)
US & Spain celebration (printed in Spanish)
Spain-only celebration (printed in Spanish).
15 DIFFERENT PIECES PRINTED
Mailing Env (US return address)
Mailing Env (Spain return address)
US Ceremony Invite (printed in English)
US Reception (printed in English)
US Ceremony Invite (printed in Spanish)
US Reception (printed in Spanish)
Spain Mass & Reception (printed in English)
Spain Mass & Reception - invitation (printed in Spanish)
Spain Mass & Reception - enclosure (printed in Spanish)
RSVP/URL Card for US & Spain celebration (printed in English)
RSVP/URL Card for US & Spain celebration (printed in Spanish)
RSVP/URL Card Spain-only celebration (printed in Spanish)
RSVP Card + Env (printed in English)
US Friday Welcome Dinner (printed in English)
US Friday Welcome Dinner (printed in Spanish)
Bride:
Wedding Invitations & Wedding Branded Elements:
Ceremony Venue: Holy Redeemer Catholic Church
Ceremony Venue - Spain:
Reception Venue:
Reception Venue - Spain:
Rehearsal Venue:
Photography:
Cinematography:
Celebrant: Santiago Callejo Goena, Brother of the Groom
Floral:
Ceremony Music: Bruce Bengtson - Organist | Kathryn Flynn - Cantor
Reception Entertainment:
Catering:
Confections:
Bridal Attire:
Hair & Make-up Styling:
Gentlemen’s Attire:
Rings:
Transportation: Gallant Knight Limousine
Stationery Photography: Rankin Images

01/07/2025

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✨ New year, new beginnings. ✨.
As Socrates wisely said, “The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” 🌟.
Here’s to embracing fresh opportunities, setting meaningful intentions, and creating something truly beautiful in 2025. Cheers to growth, connection, and all the possibilities ahead! 🥂🎉.
What are you building this year? Let’s inspire each other! 💬👇

#2025

01/04/2025

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✨ A Winter Wedding Full of Love & Meaning ✨.
The Sacrament of Matrimony was the heart and soul of Linsey and Alfonso's wedding day. It was a testament steeped in faith, commitment, and love. They exchanged vows at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, witnessed by their US guests. They then traveled to Zizur Mayor, Navarra, Spain, and did the same for their Spanish guests at the stunning Iglesia de San Andrés. 💒.
Adding to the magic, the groom's brother, who traveled from Spain, served as the Celebrant. His priestly guidance and spiritual blessings made this sacred occasion more meaningful and intimate. 🕊️✨.
The ceremony program was designed in English and Spanish to honor the groom's family and their shared journey. This thoughtful gesture created a warm and inclusive celebration, making everyone feel welcomed and part of the celebration. 🌿📖.
This day wasn't just about saying, "I do." It was about connection, faith, and the unbreakable bond of family — across countries, cultures, and languages. 💕🌍
Bride:
Wedding Invitations & Wedding Branded Elements:
Ceremony Venue: Holy Redeemer Catholic Church
Ceremony Venue - Spain:
Reception Venue:
Reception Venue - Spain:
Rehearsal Venue:
Photography:
Cinematography:
Celebrant: Santiago Callejo Goena, Brother of the Groom
Floral:
Ceremony Music: Bruce Bengtson - Organist | Kathryn Flynn - Cantor
Reception Entertainment:
Catering:
Confections:
Bridal Attire:
Hair & Make-up Styling:
Gentlemen’s Attire:
Rings:
Transportation: Gallant Knight Limousine
Stationery Photography: Rankin Images

01/02/2025

12/31/2024

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INVITATION 101 | Stationery Timelines: Welcome Reception / Rehearsal Dinners / Day-After Brunch.
If you invite any guests to a welcome reception, wedding rehearsal, or a day after brunch, consider including this information in your wedding invitation. Working with a custom designer allows for specific a la carte features to select guests. 💕

12/29/2024

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✨ A Bold Entrance
The striking red window decals, featuring the same custom geometric pattern as the invitations, made a statement from the moment guests arrived. Inspired by 1940s Art Deco elegance, this bold design wove seamlessly through the celebration, creating a cohesive and unforgettable visual story. Every detail, from stationery to venue décor, was thoughtfully curated to reflect the glamour and sophistication of Hollywood’s golden era. 🌹🏛️
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12/27/2024

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📽️ Romance on Repeat
Lounge pillows in custom fabric, bespoke table runners, and custom-designed ceremony backdrop—the perfect script for a wedding that's equal parts glamorous and intimate. Hollywood-style grandeur for the "I do" moment. Bold, breathtaking, and unforgettable.🌹✨
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12/25/2024

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Happy Holidays to those who celebrate!

xo
~Kathy