I’m so excited to share all of the paper we design for Jessica and James! Why? Because I have to admit that I loved this wedding…the classic ivory with pops of royal blue! And, how can you not love that Jess went from the last name Hoyle to Royal and they used royal blue as their wedding color. Really?! Yep!! I’m not sure if that was planned or not, but it doesn’t matter, because it is just so cute! The amazing Kimberly Brooke Photography took the wonderful photos of all the paper from the wedding and I snapped a few shots of the invite too! Enjoy!!!

The Hoyle-Royal Wedding!
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Categories: folded program, menus, place cards, pocket invitation, real wedding, table numbers
Real Wedding :: Jessica & Chris :: New Year’s Eve 2011
New Year’s Eve is always a magical night…the parties, the fireworks, champagne and tuxedos! So, what better night than December 31st, to have your wedding…you get all of the above, plus a hubby (or wife) too! This year we had three couples getting married on New Year’s Eve, so I was over the moon to get these great photos from Emily Chastain Photography.
Jessica and Chris got married at the Westin Hotel in Annapolis. We started working with Jessica months before the big day on her black and white pocket style invitation. She really knew exactly what she wanted, even at our first meeting, and we just rolled through the design process so easily. With a classic black pocket, black swirls patterned paper and a modern monogram design, their invitation really set the tone for this beautiful wedding. We also designed matching stationery for the big day, including menus, escort cards and table numbers too.
Hope you enjoy these amazing photos of our work and this beautiful couple too!









Venue :: Westin Annapolis Hotel
Flowers & Decor :: Intrigue Design & Decor
Stationery :: Allison Barnhill Designs
Hair and Make Up :: Behind the Veil, LLC
Photography :: Emily Chastain Photography
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Categories: black and white, details, menus, monogram, place cards, pocket invitation, real wedding, table numbers
The Year in Photos…2011
I wanted to share some of my favorite pictures of our work from 2011. This has been an amazing year filled with styled shoots, collaborations with great vendors, new designs, open houses, lots of shows, hundreds of brides and more cardstock than I even want to count. So, without further words…I’ll let the photos speak for themselves. Can’t wait for 2012!


Photos by Elizabeth Ryan Photography & Hamilton Photography

Photo by Mike B Photography

Bayside Bride August Vendor of the Month

Photo by Hamilton Photography

Bayside Bride Styled Shoot









Photos by Elizabeth Ryan Photography

Photo by JLowe Photos


Photos by JLowe Photos


“Charlie” the Crab and Anchors Aweigh!




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Categories: crab, destination wedding, details, favor tags, flat invitation, menus, mr. and mrs. signs, nautical, place cards, pocket invitation, preppy, real wedding, rope, sailboat, save the date, summer, table numbers
Gabriela & Woodney :: Real Wedding
So, I have to say that working with Gabriela and Woodney was a wonderful experience. Although we never got to meet in person, we “talked” via email for over a year and after working on their save the dates, invites and wedding day stationery, I was over the moon to receive the link to the blog post featuring their wedding photos by Jeri Houseworth Photography.
This couple is absolutely adorable together! You can help but see the love pouring off of them in waves. Seeing everything come together for them on their big day was amazing. I love it all…from the parasols to the shutters holding the escort cards…ah, beautiful!
Enjoy these pics of the items that we designed for the big day, along with some cute couple shots! Oh, and be sure to check out that full blog post above by Jeri…you will fall in love too! Enjoy!
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Categories: details, fan programs, favor tags, menus, place cards, real wedding, signs, table numbers
Christmas in July
For this last day of July, I wanted to share some amazing photos and work by Intrigue Design & Decor and Elizabeth Ryan Photography…oh, and Allison Barnhill Designs too!! A few weeks ago, Intrigue asked us to create some special menus and place cards for their Christmas in July event at Historic Inns in Annapolis. I had the best time designing the paper for this shoot and LOVE how the pictures turned out. I was dreaming of snowflakes and hot chocolate! So, when the holidays roll around, please contact Intrigue to decorate your home, office or for a party. Enjoy these pics and I dare you to not start singing…chestnuts roasting on an open fire…jack frost nipping at your nose….

Check out that handmade button that I made for these favor boxes…obsessed with the button!
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Categories: details, favor tags, favors, menus, winter, wood invitation
Allison Barnhill Designs
Allison
Annapolis, Maryland
Allison Barnhill Designs specializes in couture wedding and special event invitations and coordinating accessories. We combine your vision with our passion to design and create one-of-a-kind stationery for the most important events in your life. Unique and refreshing, artistic and stylish, our couture creations set the tone for your special occasion.
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