Event Signage: Erin & Matthew
Creating a Romanticized Outdoor Fall Wedding Suite: Our Last Event of the Season at Baremountain Inn
As the last big event of the season wrapped up, I can’t help but feel both a sense of accomplishment and a bit of nostalgia for all the beautiful, love-filled projects we’ve worked on. This particular wedding suite was special—a “romanticized outdoors” theme at Baremountain Inn in New York that fit the season perfectly. With a navy and terracotta color palette and a mix of wood, acrylic, paper, and vinyl, the whole suite came together in a way that felt warm, intentional, and just right for a fall wedding.
A Blend of Modern Romance
The suite’s look and feel came to life with a pairing of Montserrat and New Icon Script fonts, which gave that perfect balance of modern and romantic. Every sign had its own unique touch: the 8x10 signage was painted acrylic with vinyl lettering and cut wood accents, and the table numbers were paper cutouts framed in wood that matched the venue’s natural ambiance. Each piece was like a little snapshot of the overall vibe, tying in colors and textures that felt true to the couple’s vision and the beauty of the venue.
The signature drink signs featured intricate wood-cut details, adding dimension and a touch of charm, while the welcome sign included raised lettering that made the couple’s names stand out in a lovely, personal way. From the larger signs to the tiniest details, we aimed to create a cohesive experience that blended seamlessly into the venue’s outdoor-inspired aesthetic. We played around with letter and number thickness, color hue, and metallic details to make sure everything was perfect!
The (Beautifully Chaotic) Seating Chart Adventure
If there’s one part of the suite that almost drove me mad (and into a creative problem-solving spiral), it was the seating chart. Our goal was to create something both beautiful and reusable—guests would take home their personalized magnetized place cards, and the couple would return the base for future use, keeping it sustainable and simple. I wanted to avoid the standard, often wasteful options of paper charts or things that need to be resold or discarded after the big day.
Our friend, Aaron at In The Grain Woodworking (@inthegrainwoodworking), crafted a beautiful wooden base that folded for easy transport. Everything seemed straightforward…until I realized the magnet-to-magnet approach I’d planned wasn’t strong enough to hold the place cards in place. I probably tried every possible configuration, and just when I was on the edge of a breakdown, my husband swooped in with the genius suggestion to use washers on the base instead. A quick midnight pivot later and the addition of front rails to keep things aligned, and it finally worked!
Of course, we also had a bit of a timeline miscommunication—where we mistakenly thought we’d lost five working days—which only added to the stress (and laughs in hindsight). But all the bumps along the way made the final reveal even sweeter.
Wrapping Up the Season (And Looking Ahead)
In the end, the suite turned out beautifully, and the couple loved every detail, which is really all I could ever hope for. There’s such a sense of fulfillment in seeing all these little pieces come together to celebrate someone’s unique love story. Now that this season’s done, I’m so excited to rest up, recharge, and dive into even more sustainable designs and creative solutions next season - 2025 is all about re-using and renting. Here’s to the little challenges, the midnight brainstorms, and all the love we get to help bring to life!
