What made you fall in love with the Ocean House RI? Its perky spot on the bluffs with gorgeous views across the Atlantic ocean? The stunning ocean view signature suites and Victorian-inspired interiors? Or perhaps it was the five-star cuisine and coastal restaurants that are perfect for a New England wedding…
Photo Credit: Elena Wolfe Photography
Whatever made you realise Ocean House RI was the coastal wedding venue for you, now you have found your dream venue, it’s only fitting that you find beautiful coastal wedding stationery to match.
I’m Rebecca, an illustrator and wedding stationer. One of my specialities is destination weddings and in particular, coastal weddings. Ocean view weddings are among my favourite things to work on. The serene ocean tones, soft sandy hues, and vibrant sunset palettes inspire endless creativity. I also love bringing in iconic coastal design details such as sand dollars, crabs and lobsters, lighthouses, shells etc. Die cut shapes are popular at the moment, so why not choose shell shaped menus or place cards or perhaps escort cards in the shape of a lobster?
Coastal wedding invitation set with custom watercolour illustrations. Photo Credit: Elena Wolfe Photography
Caitlin & Christian’s Coastal Wedding Invitations for Ocean House RI
I’d love to share with you Caitlin and Christian’s bespoke stationery suite. I created it for their wedding at the magnificent Ocean House in Watch Hill, Rhode Island.
The brief…
C&C really wanted to include dusty blue and yellow, a custom venue illustration, shells and a sand dollar, all brought together with luxurious ocean vibes. This was a full stationery set with the main invitation, wedding weekend card, RSVP and also an invitation to their rehearsal dinner which was a New England lobster bake in Dune Cottage.
I was super excited to get started as I adore coastal weddings, plus I previously made Caitlin’s sister’s wedding invitations, so this project was extra special to me!
Coastal wedding invitation with custom venue illustration. Photo Credit: Elena Wolfe Photography
The result…
Explore the detail shots below, beautifully captured by Elena Wolfe photography, and you will see a coastal wedding invitation with a watercolour painting of the Ocean House, an RSVP card featuring a sand dollar and rehearsal dinner invitation with an illustration of Dune Cottage. The wedding weekend card is printed with details of welcome drinks, the ceremony and reception and an envelope liner is decorated with a beach-inspired repeat pattern of shells, sand dollars and dusty blue foliage. I also designed a seating chart featuring the watercolour illustration of the venue.
Wedding seating chart with custom venue illustration. Photo Credit: Elena Wolfe Photography
Choosing an experienced wedding stationer for a coastal wedding, enables you to have a 100% unique stationery suite that is personal to you as a couple. It means you can have the exact colours, florals and design details that you love and have your venue painted from the angle that you’d like. Other illustrations that have a special meaning can also be incorporated into the design.
Semi-Custom Ocean House Wedding Invitations
If you’re looking for semi-custom coastal wedding invitations, I also have another design that can easily be ordered online. It features the Ocean House, or I can paint a different venue if you’re getting married somewhere else by the sea. The coastal wedding invitation set features arched invitations with dusty blue roses and white hydrangeas, plus a blue stripe belly band and white shell wax seals.
Coastal Wedding Invitation Set by Splendid Swan.
Things to Love about Weddings at Ocean House RI
There’s so much to love about the Ocean House in Watch Hill. From the breath-taking scenery which provides the perfect backdrop for coastal wedding photos, to the elaborate and impressive décor inside. I particularly love how Chuck and Deborah have installed a Ludwig Bemelman art gallery including his signature Madeline illustrations! I also admire how the venue is super luxurious but also beach casual, calm and laid-back at the same time. It’s not often a venue pulls off a space fit for a black tie event that also allows guests to feel relaxed and calm, enjoying a home away from home.
Photo Credit: Elena Wolfe Photography
The Ocean House RI is a historic landmark and one of the last remaining grand Victorian seaside resorts in New England, meticulously restored to its original glory. Situated on the bluffs of Watch Hill, the Ocean House offers breath-taking views of the Atlantic Ocean, with a private beach that’s perfect for luxurious, coastal weddings and events. It is a Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five-Diamond rated resort, recognized for its exceptional service, cuisine, and accommodations, and boasts multiple dining options, including the award-winning COAST restaurant, known for its farm-to-table fine dining experience with locally sourced ingredients. There is plenty to explore within the Ocean House itself, and it also offers unique cultural programs, such as cooking classes, art tours, and wine tastings, making it a destination that combines luxury with enriching experiences for guests.
Photo Credit: Elena Wolfe Photography
Bespoke wedding stationery is my favourite thing to work on, so please contact me if you’d like to chat about your coastal wedding plans.