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A woman holds a paper ferris wheel which turns and reveals menu options at a wedding reception

Weddings

Creative Wedding Invitations that Worked

As a wedding stationery designer, I’m going to tell you a secret. That creative wedding invitation idea you have is going to be one of your favorite details from your wedding. It will be the thing your guests obsess over long before the day itself comes. It will be the thing you can hold onto […]

Sage green wedding invitations with a pocket hodling arched wedding invitations

Weddings

Event Branding Starts at the Mailbox: How to Set the Tone with Stationery

Wedding stationery is so much more than a few pieces of paper. Stationery is an integral part of event branding. Your stationery tells your story, sets the tone, and invites your guests into an experience: your wedding experience! As a wedding stationery designer, I consider every element of event branding, starting, of course, with the […]

Fun scratch-off activities for guests at a wedding weekend

Weddings

Wedding Weekends: A Guide to Invitations 

Wedding weekends have become increasingly popular in recent years. As a human, I love the way wedding weekends give couples more time to spend with their guests. As a stationery designer, I love all the creative ways to communicate information efficiently and beautifully. If you’ve ever attended a wedding weekend, you understand just how much […]

custom stationery for a loose-leaf tea brand

Branding & Website Design

The Pros and Cons of a Branding VIP Day

As a brand and web designer, I know the discomfort that accompanies an outdated brand. Your brand feels stale. Misaligned. Flat. But with an expert eye and a single day of intensive design, it can feel fresh, exciting, and perfectly aligned for a new year of business. That, my friend, is the magic of a […]

An olive green, floral stationery set by a brand and web designer

Branding & Website Design

Are You Ready for a Rebrand? Four Signs It’s Time to Update Your Visual Identity

As a brand and web designer, I’m kind of like a doctor for your website and business. I can see symptoms of an outdated brand from miles away, and I’m equipped with the antidote! As 2025 comes to an end, it’s time to take a good long look at your brand and website and start […]

An all-white wedding invitation suite with blind embossing by Fig. 2 Design

Weddings

Wedding Invitations and Day-of Paper Trends for 2026

Part of being a wedding stationery designer is paying close attention to trends in the wedding industry, particularly where paper is involved. As 2025 comes to a close, we’re getting a sneak peek of the trends for 2026! And there is so much to be excited about. From bold new colors to experiential designs, everyone […]

A bride and groom kiss framed by the arches of Castello Vicchiomaggio

Weddings

Designing Stationery for an Unforgettable Wedding Weekend at Castello Vicchiomaggio in Italy 

As a wedding stationery designer, I pull most of my inspiration from the theme of your event. I love to draw elements of your location, venue, and personal aesthetic into the design. So you can imagine my excitement when I got to work alongside Sofia Ocampo Events for a wedding at Castello Vicchiomaggio in Tuscany, […]

A custom-illustrated wedding invitation tied with a red velvet ribbon

Weddings

Richly Textured Stationery For a Ralph Lauren-Inspired Wedding at Dover Hall

When Kate, a wedding planner from Glint Events, first introduced me to Tori and Aquiles, I was told that the bride wanted one thing: a spectacular flat lay. Say no more! As a wedding stationery designer, that is music to my ears. Tori is truly a bride after my own heart. Stationery and paper goods […]

Stationery branded for the Be Sage conference

Branding & Website Design

How Thoughtful Conference Branding Transforms the Be Sage Experience

As a brand designer, one of the greatest honors of my life has been branding for the Be Sage conferences. If you’ve never heard of the Be Sage Conference, it is a three-day experience for everyone in the wedding industry to come together, learn, and level up your business. It is one of the most […]

A flat lay of a blue and gold wedding invitation suite for a mid-century modern wedding

Weddings

 Wedding Stationery Ideas to Elevate Your Guest Experience 

As a wedding stationery designer, I have more than a few thoughts about how stationery can completely transform your guest experience. When we talk about wedding stationery, we mean everything from your invitations and their envelopes to the menu for your reception dinner. Your stationery is the thread that ties your event together, and it’s […]

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