Custom Wedding Invitations

A quick look at how our process works:

Inquiries + Booking

Inquire through our website contact form here! From there, we can jump on a quick call to talk through vision and then we’ll send a proposal for you to review. We’ll make it official with a signed contract and 50% paid retainer. Please be aware that the design fee begins at $1,500 for our custom invitations. Most Papergarten couples can expect to invest between $3,500-$8,000 for save the dates, invitations and day-of goods.

Design + Execution

This is the fun part: get out your Pinterest boards and your color palette! If you’re still developing those assets, we can assist by working with you and/or your planner to finesse. Design takes anywhere between 2-3 months. We will make sure we schedule out plenty of time for the invites to be mailed to your guests! If you need help knowing where to start on wedding timelines, see our invitation guide here.

Proofing + Printing

Once we’ve decided on the final art and stationery pieces (yay!), you’ll receive print-ready PDFs that we’ll need you to carefully check for any typos or mistakes in event information. After you’ve approved and indicated that there are no spelling, grammar, date/time errors, etc., your designs are sent to our printer(s).

Assembly is included in the pricing for our custom wedding suites. We will help ensure that your invitations are beautiful but also that they do what they were meant to do: arrive safely to your family and friends! Although we are not responsible for the timeline or actions of the US Postal Service, we do our absolute best to prepare your mail to travel safely and effectively.

Mailing

These services are offered exclusively for the couples that book with us!

Watercolor illustration of San Miguel de Allende by Papergarten

SAVE THE DATES

If you book early enough with us, we’d love to design your save the dates! The save the date sets the stage for your invitation and day-of good design.

ENVELOPE EMBELLISHMENTS

Beautiful, unused vintage stamp curation, envelope addressing and envelope liners are all options that can be added to your wedding suite. Vintage stamps are a perfect way to complement your paper goods.

Painted watercolor cocktail sign by Jessie Gibbons of Papergarten. Photo by Caitlin Rose Photography.

Day of Goods

Small details matter. Let us help you coordinate the details for your day-of paper goods. This includes everything from menus to programs to escort cards to signage.

Watercolor Wedding Maps

Maps are both practical and beautiful. With their hand drawn or hand painted illustrations, they give your guests a perfect reference point of where events are happening while also highlighting places of significance. Fun locations to consider can include where you got engaged, where you said I love you for the first time or special attractions around town.

These services are only offered to those who book with us for their wedding stationery:

Custom Invite Testimonials

“Jessie at Papergarten did a truly outstanding job with our invitation suite and day-of paper goods! She worked within our budget to create the most amazing suite that we (and our guests!) just absolutely love. From designing, execution, details, and delivery, Jessie was a total professional and just lovely human - always on top of the details, never missed a deadline (in fact, she was often early!), and was flexible/adaptable to our needs. I can't wait to have another opportunity to work with her!

Colleen C., Washington, D.C.

“Jessie with Papergarten is absolutely outstanding. She goes above and beyond for her customers, always making sure every detail is perfect. She is an absolute JOY to work with. Our friends & family are still talking about all the special touches and details that were made by Papergarten. It is something we will cherish forever. ”

Avery C., Waxahachie, TX

Jessie at Papergarten is the best!! I'm a wedding vendor and I have asked her to create two last minute custom projects for me. Both times she created beautiful and flawless work while making sure that they arrived on time and in great condition. Jessie was so easy to communicate with during the whole process! She also is creating an invitation suite and hand painted wedding crest for one of my couples and it looks soo gorgeous! I can't wait to recommend Papergarten to more of my wedding couples!

Caitlin W., Austin, TX

“I can’t say enough great things about Jessie. I am a very detail-oriented person and Jessie was so patient with me as I figured out exactly the look I wanted for my wedding suite. She custom designed the most perfect everything - save the dates, invites, menus, seating charts, wedding signage and so much more.”

Angela C., Los Angeles, CA

“Jessie created our wedding suite and bridal shower invitations from scratch! She is flexible and patient while you provide feedback. She is also knowledgeable about the printing process, paper selection, and postage required. I will absolutely be using Papergarten again in the future.

Ashley G., San Antonio, TX

“Working with Papergarten was one of the most pleasant experiences of our wedding planning. We were so impressed with every step of this process and so grateful for the guidance Jessie offered. If you want a stress free, beautiful, and fun experience, Papergarten is the way to go. Jessie made our special day even more beautiful than we had ever imagined!”

Ana Maria R., Austin, TX

“Jessie is incredibly easy to work with. She is clear about the design and printing process, is a great listener, consistently meets deadlines, and is easy to communicate with. Jessie is a talented artist and I highly recommend her!”

Kelly N., State College, PA

“I am always thrilled with the final product and the overall experience of working with this talented artist. Jessie has the ability to create beautifully unique styles using watercolor, illustration, etc. that are difficult to find elsewhere. She’s also incredibly versatile and able to work hand in hand with you to achieve what you’re looking for. ”

Sydney B., Houston, TX