Morgan didn’t plan on turning her wedding artwork into a business. She just wanted an invitation suite for her Newport wedding that she couldn’t find anywhere else.
So she drew it herself. Castle Hill Inn, sailboats, the lighthouse, and their arbor—all hand-illustrated by Morgan. When she shared those pieces on TikTok, the response was instant. People connected with the personal touch and details. What began as a way to solve a wedding stationery problem soon grew into Drawn For You Studio, a creative venture born from Morgan and Tyler’s deeply personal celebration.
Their story started years earlier, far from Newport, with Morgan and Tyler as student-athletes at the University of Miami. Morgan balanced golf and art, using drawing as a creative outlet through the pressure of college sports. But their wedding was the first time she explored what that creativity could mean on a larger scale.
When Morgan couldn’t find an invitation that matched her vision, she made one. The illustrations captured the spirit of Newport, featuring Castle Hill, the iconic lighthouse, sailboats, and the arbor where they would say their vows.
Castle Hill Inn was the first venue Morgan toured—and it clicked right away. The coastal New England atmosphere fit perfectly with what she and Tyler wanted. Their July 2 wedding date linked their engagement and wedding anniversaries to a favorite summer holiday, making the timing feel even more special.
The choice of Newport wasn’t just about the couple. For many of their out-of-town guests, the weekend became an introduction to the city. Photographer Melissa Stimpson captured the event, but the destination itself left a lasting impression. Friends and family kept talking about the weekend long after it ended.
Morgan worked with Katie Ryan Events to shape their wedding aesthetic. The initial idea of bright blues softened to a barely-there dusty blue, layered with whites, greens, and organic textures. The look was inspired by the understated polish of a luxury coastal restaurant, with hints of Restoration Hardware’s style rather than a straightforward nautical theme.
That restrained palette let the Rhode Island setting take the spotlight. The ceremony, designed by Flowers by Semia, used organic florals to frame the coastal views instead of competing with them. The salty air and soft sea breeze added a natural atmosphere that no decor could replicate.
After the ceremony, the cocktail hour skipped the usual lineup of drinks and appetizers. Instead, guests moved freely through food stations and passed bites, making the event feel relaxed and casual. The reception layout followed that same thinking.
Morgan and Tyler skipped the traditional central dance floor. Instead, they created an open space with a central aisle to let dancing happen naturally throughout the room. Varying floral heights across tables added dimension, and an overhead floral installation gave the space visual interest and balance.
The effect was polished but not stuffy—a celebration that felt easygoing and connected to its surroundings.
One detail from Morgan’s wedding that caught on is the custom scarf envelope. These envelopes held scarves along with things like thank-you notes, illustrated glossaries of the artwork, menus, or even the couple’s story. Morgan said, “I love the idea that something as simple as a wedding favor can become another way of telling guests who you are as a couple.”
Looking back, Morgan sees the details differently now. “Those little details weren’t just décor or favors. They helped create the feeling of our entire weekend and made it feel unmistakably personal to us.”
Morgan’s hand-drawn approach wasn’t just about pretty pictures. It shaped the feel of their wedding and gave guests a unique way to connect with their story. And for Morgan, that personal touch didn’t stop with the wedding. It grew into a creative business that helps other couples tell their stories, one illustration at a time.
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