Wedding Design
Treasured, heirloom pieces for the beginning of your adventure.
2024 Collections
Welcome
Get to know your designer & hostess
I’m so excited you’re considering me for your wedding stationery and designs. Your wedding invitations are more than just a check box; they are the first experience your guests have of your wedding day. A wedding isn’t just about the beauty and decor; it’s about welcoming your guests in a joyful and authentic way that makes them feel right at home.
Having planned a small, fifty guest wedding in ten weeks myself and designed stationery and experiences for weddings of all sizes, I’m here to walk you through every step of the process. From etiquette must-haves to those unique nice-to-haves, you’ll receive design and hosting guidance to make your day unforgettable.
Based in North Augusta, South Carolina, I’m happy to meet locally throughout the Central Savannah River Area and everywhere, virtually. Distance no longer matters in the realm of virtual experiences, and I’m happy to coach you through your options. As a team of one, expect to hear directly from me every step of the way.
I’m so thankful for the opportunity to serve you and to have a career in which I can bring joy through art.
-Teresa
The Process
Let’s chat
After five years of designing weddings, I’ve realized the custom process is not for everyone. First, we will chat about your goals, timeline, and priorities. I want to hear all about how you met, the proposal story, and your plans for beginning your life together.
My goal is bring your vision to life, help create welcoming experiences for your guests, and to guide you through budget considerations. Complete the wedding questionnaire, and I will set up a complimentary phone call so we can decide if we are a good fit for each other.
Hosting advice
Why do I have to hand write addresses? Do I need an RSVP card? What about a seating chart? For most of us, our wedding is the first time we have EVER planned a large event with such importance. Yes, you’re inviting your family and friends but it’s not a spur-of-the moment tailgate.
I’ll be here to help you navigate etiquette, some mistakes to avoid, and how to be the best hosts you can while still enjoying the wedding meal you are paying for.
Initial Designs
In the initial design phase, I will develop an inspiration board for your paper goods and listen to your feedback. This is the time to share any images or Pinterest boards you’ve saved to ensure I capture your unique style. After this feedback, I will begin drafts of the paper goods you’ve requested.
Design for save the dates should occur 10-12 months prior to your wedding date, with mailing 7-8 months prior.
Invitation Suite
After the initial drafts have been reviewed, I will begin refining the look and feel of your invitation suite. Once your final approval has been received, then it’s off to production and ready to deliver!
Design for invitations should occur 6-8 months prior to your wedding date, with mailing to occur 2-3 months prior.
Wedding Day Items
You’ve mailed your invitations and have begun to receive responses, now is the time to consider day of items to bring the entire experience together from programs to menus, place cards to special signage.
Design for these items should occur 1-2 months prior, with delivery the week of your wedding.
Delivery
All of your designs can be assembled and shipped to you to safely bring to your venue. I am happy to mail an invitation suite to your photographer so that’s one less thing to remember on the big day!
If you need photography, floral, or wedding planning advice, I’m happy to recommend my preferred vendors to make your day run as smooth as possible.
Considerations
I recommend this process to help ensure the best stationery experience for you and to account for variations in printing timelines. Schedule permitting, I will accommodate special rush requests (orders due within 6 weeks of the initial consultation) for an additional fee.
After “I do”
Please stay in touch! I want to hear about your adventures together and to celebrate the next milestones you have in store.
The Collections
Just Invitations
Starting at $4.85 per suite
Choose one of my original designs to personalize.
Avoid the Pinterest rabbit hole and customize these suites with your colors and accents. One suite includes an invitation, response card, details card and envelopes.
Eloping or hosting a minimony? Substitute wedding announcements for invitations to share your special day.
Tailored Wedding
Starting at $2565
Work with me from your inspiration board, to the invitation suite, then wedding day items, to create a completely unique paper and signage experience.
Most couples spend between $3000–4000 on the paper goods and signage for their wedding. I recommend dedicating four-eight percent of your total wedding budget to the design and production of stationery and reception items.
Tailored Wedding +
Starting at $3515
The most full-service option you can get! We start with with your inspiration board and move to the invitation suite, while simultaneously building your online wedding experience.
Never opened a website editor before? No problem! Simply send me your photos and descriptions and leave the building and formatting to me. I’ll coordinate the emails (and reminder emails) so all you have to do is check to see who has responded.
As we work through wedding day paper items, I’ll help you create and coordinate invitations and reminders for other wedding celebrations like the shower and rehearsal dinner. View more details.
Most couples spend between $4000–5000 on the combined paper goods and signage plus the digital experiences for their wedding. I recommend dedicating five-ten percent of your total wedding budget to the design and production of stationery and reception items.
Watercolor Wedding Map
Starting at $880
Hand-drawn, illustrated map telling the journey of a your love story featuring watercolor and ink.
Giving this painting as a gift? I’m happy to help select a suitable mat and frame before shipping.
Blue Ridge
Starting at $4.85 per suite
Welcome guests to the elegance of a vineyard or the beauty of a mountain range backdrop with this richly layered invitation suite.
Blue Ridge, as shown, is printed in thermography (raised ink) with an invitation backer, ribbon accents, and a monogram wax seal. The model suite includes the thermography invitation, reply and details cards, accompanied by champagne gold envelopes.
This suite is fully customizable and has matching escort cards and menus.
Belle
Starting at $8.60 per suite
Timeless style allows you to host an intimate gathering or expansive celebration with your newly joined family. Whatever you backdrop, guests are sure to feel a warm welcome.
Belle, as shown, is foil and letterpress printed with gold foil and grey ink on luxurious cotton paper. The model suite includes the foil and letterpress invitation, reply and details cards, accompanied by soft white envelopes.
This suite is fully customizable to include wedding day items.
Vogue
Starting at $4.85 per suite
Modern simplicity and elegance pair nicely with a museum venue or a nouveau winery.
Vogue, as shown, is digitally printed in black ink, and would also look stunning in letterpress for that extra touch. The model suite include a digitally printed invitation, reply, and details card, accompanied by colored envelopes.
The suite is fully customizable to include wedding day items.
Frequently Asked Questions
We love your work and are ready to book! How do we start?
Great! A completed contract and 33% deposit is required to book my services. If you haven’t booked your initial call, complete the wedding questionnaire, then I will reach out to schedule our first meeting.
Do you print everything for us or do we need to find our own vendors?
I have many trusted vendors that deliver the quality my couples have come to expect, and I’m happy to price and source items as well. If you need a print release for a specific purpose, just let me know and I’ll work with the vendor to ensure your design looks amazing.
What wedding website provider do you use?
I work exclusively with Appy Couple to create your wedding website, digital invitations, and response collections.
How many rounds of proofs do we see?
After we agree on the inspiration board I develop for you, most couples are able to finalize their designs after two rounds of proofs. If needed, a third round is included in all collections.
Ready to begin?
I can’t wait to start!
Thank you for considering me to be a part of your wedding day! If you’re interested in working together, complete the wedding questionnaire, then I will reach out to schedule a time to chat.