Make a lasting first impression for your event with custom watercolor invites + FIne Art Calligraphy

For the modern, free-spirited bride who values creativity and unique artistic expression.

“I’m still dreaming of [her] paper products, copper products, and creativity. It really helped structure the theme and feel for our wedding day that I always imagined!”

— Sarah & Austin

PROCESS

The average invitation process is typically on a 6-8 week timeline.

To get everything started I'll send you a questionnaire to get a feel for specifics. From there you'll receive a detailed quote, then invoice and contract. After all the logistical stuff is handled, you'll receive 2 Google doc files - 1 to input all your invitation wording and another to start entering all your addresses.
Once all your wording is finalized, I'll create 3 sketch concepts.
Once a concept has been chosen I'll paint the details, create the lettering, scan it in and start the invitation design.
I'll send you a shot of the invitation design for feedback.
We get the design just right, and then I move on to all the other suite collateral: RSVP card, directions, additional information, return address stamp, etc.
After that I make a full suite image of everything put together so you can get a feel for how it all looks as a collection, and to help decide on envelope and ink colors.
At this point we've nailed down the whole look and feel of the suite, so I order the paper and envelopes. If time allows and you would like to see it, I'll have paper and envelope samples sent to you before purchasing everything.
I wait for the paper and envelopes to arrive, and take the files to the printer to have one copy of the suite printed. I assemble it all, address the envelope exactly how it would be for the real deal and send it to you for approval. If the deadline is tight this in-person approval step can be skipped but only at the request of the client. It definitely saves time, but sometimes things look different on screen than they do in real life.
Once that's approved we move on to printing! I have a wonderful local print shop who does amazing work, and cuts everything down to size for me so I pick it up and it's ready!
Now we move on to the time consuming part - addressing envelopes. This usually takes 10 days for every 100 envelopes that need addressing.
Almost done, just time to double check all the names and addresses!
Everything's good! We package it up and ship it out!

Most of the time a client has also purchased day-of details as well, things like: signage, place cards, escort cards, menus, programs, guest books, etc. We can't work on those right away because the guest list hasn't been finalized, but 1 month before the wedding is when I'll loop back around to get everything else done! I always try to make sure the details are in the Bride's (or event planner's) hands at least a week before the wedding. She doesn't need anymore stress put on her plate!

“Ashley is not only a wonderful calligrapher, but she also has a friendly and personable disposition. Her work was done beautifully and in such a timely manner that we were shocked! Ashley was also very accommodating. The quality of work far exceeded our expectations. Not to mention, the price was right! I highly recommend her services!
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— Lauren and Dave