Wedding Invitations and Event Design

I typically book out design projects 2-3 months in advance. If you’ve scheduled your wedding, conference, or event already, get in touch so we can create a timeline to complete your list of items leading up to the big day.

To design your invitations, I need: full or preferred name(s), the date of your event, the location, lodging and travel details, registry information, and website link if applicable. If there is specific wording you want to use, you’re welcome to email me exactly what you want! If you’re not sure, I will present you with a few options.

To design your conference or special event, I need: the date of your event; branding assets, like logos and swatches and fonts; any content and messaging requirements; tech specs and dimensions; print specs or list of items.

Depends on the complexity, timeline, and production requirements. The overall timeframe is around 6 months, with several items designed and delivered leading up to your event.

Smaller quantities with 1-3 items can take 1-2 weeks. Larger, more complex projects–several different sized items, name tags, banners, seating charts, handouts, digital graphics, wayfinding–can take 2-5 weeks.

The short answer is…it depends! The project minimum for weddings and events is $800.

If you’re trying to budget for all things invitation-related, you’ll want to consider:

• cost for materials, like paper, envelopes, folders, ribbon, etc
• printing fees
• stamps and postage
• design fees

And all of those elements depend on how many invitations you want to send (IE your guest list). Plan to set aside at least $1500 to make these happen.

Each project includes two rounds of revisions. I typically offer a few different versions of the initial design to make sure we’re on the right track. The more thorough we are at kickoff, the faster we get to your vision. Feel free to share any images or events that inspire you.

This is also why I offer a quick call before we agree to work together. It helps to find someone you like and trust to work with. And it’s okay if we’re not the right fit–it’s more important that you find a creative partner that is.

I care that your event is beautiful and feels like you or your organization, but I also understand the importance of clear, readable designs. We need to thoughtfully balance staying on brand or matching your personal aesthetics with details, dates, and directions that readers can see and understand.

I also have a deep understanding of color spaces, print production specs, responsive design principals, licensing, and accessibility practices that allow me to create technically accurate files that are ready to print or display.