Fine Paper Goods + Calligraphy to Bring Grace + Love To Purposeful Every Days

Based in Raleigh, North Carolina and Serving Clients + Brides Nationwide

 
“Meredith was instrumental in helping me design several items for our wedding day! Everything she has created has been absolutely stunning.”
— Morgan P.
 
 
While I’m resting a bit from painting and design work this week in hopes of healing my neck, I can’t wait to dive in to a first proof next week for a special December bride (who I’ve known for over 10 years now 🤭). Come Monday, I’m feeling sweaters, tea and all the pine and lambs ear I can find. Who’s with me? “There is virtue in work and there is virtue in rest. Use both and overlook neither.” - Alan Cohen ⠀⠀ Sometimes you get a life memo that you need some rest and God just makes it happen. A pinched nerve has me on forced rest time this week but I think it’s funny how things like this serve as a reminder that rest sometimes is as valuable as work. ⠀⠀ Give yourself a break and know that you’re still worthy even when your Instagram or weekend isn’t jam packed. If you know me well, you know neutrals and I are pretty much a match made in heaven but this dreamy, romantic shoot featured on @cakeandlace_ last week makes me fall in love with colors again and again. Plus it was with a serious dream team of vendors who made some serious magic, amiright? ⠀⠀ Photographer: @kelseynelsonphoto Florist: @bowerbirdflowers Venue: @theparlourchapel Stationery: @oaksandgraypaper Rings: @susiesaltzman Bridal Gown: @truvellebridal Rentals: @cottageluxe HAMU: @teighla_norris Runner/ribbon: @adorncompany Linen: @latavolalinen Model: @mollieferg Planner/stylist: @ivoryandlaceevents The last few months, I’ve had my nose in my computer designing away or a paintbrush in hand (my happy place) so I figured I’d take a breather and pop in to introduce myself! ⠀⠀ I’m Meredith, the hands and heart behind Oaks + Gray Paper! Some fun things you may not know about me: ☝🏼In our house, if you can’t guess that movie quote or don’t like dog kisses, you won’t last all too long. ✌🏼I’ve always had an obsession with working on my handwriting but I never was the “artsy kid”. I used to spend time practicing letters in my notebooks in elementary and middle school. I know. Cool kid. 👌🏼My husband (the hunk above) taught me to drive a stick shift in high school but dear God, let’s hope you never need me to use that skill. Photo by the amazing @meganskerns