Thanks a Lot, Zac!

Thanks a Lot, Zac!

October 27th, 2010 @ 8:35 am by Mrs. Giraffe
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This post could also be called “Wedding Inspiration in the Strangest Places.”

When I was sitting on the couch after work just the other day, my mom walked in and told me she went to Target to pick up a couple new CDs. After I responded with, “What’s a CD?,” she apparently set them on the counter (so she’d remember to add them to her iTunes), and that was that. She also may have told me which ones she bought, but I, clearly being an attentive daughter, didn’t really pay attention because I was busy (probably reading Weddingbee, of course).

Fast forward to the next morning, when I’m making my lunch and heading out the door for work. What stops me in my tracks? Well, the CD sitting on the counter!

You see, I’d never heard of or heard the Zac Brown Band (I believe they’re country, though, according to Mama Giraffe), but their newest CD cover blew me away.

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Oh man, the lettering, the elegant type, ooooh the swashes! It just makes me sooo happy!

I immediately thought of our never-ending saga about save the dates. (And by never-ending saga, I mean the fact that they need to be sent out next month and I haven’t even started to design them because I can’t decide what I want.)

The CD cover immediately reminded me of a certain STD I saw on minted. Mr. G had even liked this one, too…well, kind of. He liked the type, but didn’t like the photo because he thought it looked too much like an album cover, and not a photo you’d send your relatives. Still, it’s just lovely!

Thanks a Lot, Zac! : wedding chicago save the dates stationery Min Fou01 Large, in-your-face lettering, totally elegant, and appropriate for a traditional wedding? Check, check, and check!

Currently, I’m setting my mind on creating a photo STD inspired by the lettering on that CD cover. This could seriouly be it, guys. (I say “could” because of my horrible tendency to change my mind daily about, oh, pretty much everything.) Either way, I’m so happy I saw that CD cover because I really think it could inspire some good ideas.

Now…where’s my sketch pad?

Anybody else find wedding inspiration in the strangest place?

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18 Responses to “Thanks a Lot, Zac!”

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totheislnds (message) 5,412 posts, Bee Keeper

Lovely Idea! i like the album cover look! oh and you should totally give zac brown band a try…its good stuff.

10/27/10 @ 8:39 am (reply)

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Violachap (message) 677 posts, Busy bee

Love ZBB! Definitely check out their stuff Also love the font, what a great inspiration!

10/27/10 @ 8:41 am (reply)

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Mrs. Trail Mix (message) 6,329 posts, Bee Keeper

So funny, I’ve seen that CD cover and totally loved the font! I think it’s a great inspiration!

10/27/10 @ 9:02 am (reply)

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popover (message) 108 posts, Blushing bee

The font is lovely, but the inspiration is in the words themselves!

10/27/10 @ 9:27 am (reply)

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KES (message) 270 posts, Helper bee

Love ZBB!! We played ‘Free’ at our wedding reception.

10/27/10 @ 9:53 am (reply)

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Violet Violet (message) 985 posts, Busy bee

Haha–I just posted this too! I had no idea who they are either, but when I saw it in Starbucks I had to resist the urge to buy it. Its perfect for invite inspiration!

10/27/10 @ 9:54 am (reply)

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tocarat (message) 324 posts, Helper bee

ZBB is one of my faves, Chicken Fried will get me dancing anywhere! And the font is gorgeous, so swirly and elegant. Can’t wait to see your Save the Dates!

10/27/10 @ 10:31 am (reply)

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MsBrooklynA (message) 2,703 posts, Sugar bee

Listen to the CD! The Zac Brown Band are wonderful. Love the look. I think I might steal it

10/27/10 @ 10:43 am (reply)

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Lo (message) 538 posts, Busy bee

Love the Zac Brown Band, they are from GA! My FMIL even named their puppy Zac after the band Great inspiration.

10/27/10 @ 10:50 am (reply)

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Rachel

I love ZBB! (I’m also from Texas and listen to country music 99% of the time)

10/27/10 @ 11:32 am (reply)

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Miss Glasses (message) 2,741 posts, Sugar bee

That lettering… DROOL!

10/27/10 @ 11:57 am (reply)

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CTS

Love that album. and the cover. My dorky, metal-head boyfriend also LOVES The Zac Brown Band. They are country, but they’re pretty diverse in their fan base. You should check them out!

10/27/10 @ 1:35 pm (reply)

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Miss Panther (message) 1,046 posts, Bumble bee

Anybody else get New Radicals in their head after reading that cover? DON’T. LET. GO. YOU’VE GOT THE MUSIC IN YOU!

10/27/10 @ 2:29 pm (reply)

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Freeze Pops (message) 66 posts, Worker bee

Love the Zac Brown Band, I love that album cover and I love the fact that it’s inspired your wedding! Yay for surprise inspiration!

10/27/10 @ 3:05 pm (reply)

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Miss Giraffe (message) 4,219 posts, Honey bee

@Violet Violet: I know! Its just awesome!
@Freeze Pops: Hooray!
@Miss Panther: It’s in my head now! hahaha!
@MsBrooklynA: You so should@

10/27/10 @ 10:37 pm (reply)

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Rachekl

Hey! I just wanted to let you know that I made my own wedding invites based on that save the date (and the invitations that match it) and I have that exact font and can whip that up for you in about five minutes in a few different fonts if you would like! I’d love to help. feel free to email me @ rachel.e.gallagher@gmail.com and we can chat about it. no cost, just want to help. I just got married two weeks ago and DIY’ed all of my stationary because it’s so expensive.

Rach

10/28/10 @ 1:10 pm (reply)

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