Business Details
18 Years
experience
Custom Wedding Invitations & Stationery
Invitations by Design has been crafting custom wedding invitations and stationery since 2008, helping couples set the tone for their special day. Our studio in Geneva, Illinois offers a full-service experience, combining creative design expertise with personalized attention to detail. With hundreds of paper choices and printing options, we guide clients through every stepfrom save-the-dates to day-of stationery.Our team ensures the process remains stress-free while delivering hand-assembled, high-quality products that reflect each couple's unique vision. We pride ourselves on creating cohesive, memorable designs that extend from invitations to reception details, ensuring every element aligns with the event's theme and style.
Services
Custom Invitations
Save the Dates
Day-of Stationery
Assembly Services
Digital Printing
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- Over 15 years of experience creating custom wedding stationery
- Personalized one-on-one design consultations with expert designers
- 200+ premium paper options and 8 specialized printing techniques
- Full-service assembly and mailing to reduce client workload
- Comprehensive coordination from save-the-dates to day-of stationery
What people say
Perfect custom designs
Stress-free process
Hundreds of options
Timely delivery
Beautiful presentation
Services
Custom Wedding Invitations
Handcrafted invitations tailored to your wedding theme. Our designers collaborate closely to create unique designs using premium materials and specialized printing techniques. Clients receive multiple proofing rounds and personalized guidance through the entire design process. The service includes coordination with other stationery elements like day-of materials and thank-you notes.
Full Service Assembly
Professional assembly of complete invitation suites. Each order includes hand-stuffing envelopes, applying postage, and addressing services. Available with optional custom response cards and multi-event inserts. Ensures perfect presentation while saving clients significant preparation time. Mailing services include post office delivery coordination.
Digital Printing
High-quality digital printing in multiple finishes. Options include full-color, metallic gold/silver, and white toner on dark papers. Ideal for budget-conscious clients needing variable data printing. Combines vibrant color reproduction with cost-effective production for both simple and complex designs.
Day-of Stationery
Coordinated reception materials matching invitation designs. Includes menus, place cards, signage, programs, and welcome letters. Ensures visual continuity throughout the event space. Materials use same premium papers and printing techniques as main invitation suites for cohesive presentation.
Save the Dates
Early notification materials to secure guest attendance. Available in custom and pre-designed formats with multiple printing options. Recommends 6-12 month lead time before events. Helps establish initial event branding that carries through to final invitations and day-of materials.
People
Tara Vanderheyden
Owner & Designer
Founder with over 15 years of wedding stationery experience. Started business in 2008 with handmade pocket folders. Developed extensive product line including acrylic and silk box invitations. Combines creative vision with technical expertise in multiple printing methods.
Questions
What printing options are available for wedding invitations?
We offer eight printing methods including digital, letterpress, foil stamping, thermography, and acrylic printing. Each technique provides different textures and visual effects to match various design preferences and budgets.
How far in advance should we order custom invitations?
We recommend starting the custom invitation process 6-8 months before your wedding date to allow sufficient design, printing, and mailing time for optimal preparation.
Do you offer virtual consultation options?
Yes, we provide virtual consultations via phone and email for clients outside the Geneva area, maintaining the same personalized service quality regardless of location.
What stationery items are available beyond invitations?
We create complete stationery suites including save-the-dates, day-of materials, menus, programs, signage, and thank-you notes that all coordinate with your primary invitation design.
Can you accommodate tight deadlines?
While we recommend 6-8 month lead times, we can often accommodate rush orders through expedited production processes and our pre-designed easy-order options for urgent needs.
What addressing services do you provide?
We offer full-service addressing, partial addressing, and handwritten calligraphy options to suit different needs and budgets while ensuring professional presentation of all mailings.
