As a stationery designer, calligrapher and artist, I love working with clients to push the envelope, create something special and unique to who you are as a couple and what your big day is all about. The first thing your guests will receive to lead them into your wedding is finding that envelope in the Mailbox.  How do you want them to feel when they open it? What do you want them to expect for your Big day? Don’t you want them to be excited for what is to come?!

So, why choose custom design when it comes to stationery and invitations?! I get this question all the time. When there are so many ways of getting your invites for a lower cost, using pre-made designs… What really is the benefit of choosing custom?

Well, I’m here to tell you! First things first, you are getting to work one-on-one with an experienced designer (like me!). You get to create the full concept from start to finish. I like to work to work with a theme, a feeling, a “vibe” or style…something similar to the feeling you get when you look at a Pinterest mood board. We’re talking everything from the colour palette, your font selection, having the option to use real calligraphy, choosing from hand-painted designs created especially for you. Really, with custom work, the sky is your limit! I’m speaking for myself of course, but I always love being able to push my creativity when I design custom suites. Do you have a special location that means something to you both?

How about a watercolour or line drawing illustration of it? Are you obsessed with a flower that you’re using in your bouquet? I’ll paint it for you and use that as a design element.