Business Details
17 Years
experience
Custom Wedding & Event Design Services in Chicago
Nico and Lala is a custom wedding and event design studio specializing in creating cohesive, branded experiences for couples and families nationwide. Founded in 2009, our team collaborates with clients to develop unique wedding monograms, luxury invitations, and coordinated event swag that reflect personal styles. With studios in Chicago and Nashville, we offer in-person consultations and remote support, ensuring accessibility for clients across the country. Our expertise spans from intimate celebrations to large-scale events, with a focus on timeless design and meticulous attention to detail.Over the past decade, we have built a reputation for transforming client visions into reality, as evidenced by testimonials from repeat families who praise our creative collaboration and execution. Our services extend beyond weddings to include children's birthdays, baby showers, and corporate events, all delivered with the same commitment to quality and client satisfaction.
Services
Custom Wedding Design
Luxury Invitations
Event Branding
Children's Parties
Baby Showers
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We offer nationwide custom wedding design services with a decade of experience.
- Our team creates cohesive branding from monograms to event swag.
- We provide consultations in Chicago, Nashville, or remotely via phone.
- Our designers have expertise in luxury invitations and coordinated party elements.
- Clients praise our ability to transform visions into flawlessly executed events.
What people say
Exquisitely branded
Cohesive look
Enthusiasm
Vision realized
Guests raved
Services
Custom Wedding Design
We create cohesive wedding experiences by designing custom monograms, invitations, and event swag that reflect each couple's unique style. Our process begins with a personalized logo, which is integrated into save-the-dates, invitations, and reception elements. With expertise in luxury paper goods and coordinated branding, we ensure consistency across all wedding materials, providing clients with timeless keepsakes and a seamless aesthetic.
Luxury Invitations
Our custom invitations combine elegant design with premium materials, including options for letterpress, foil stamping, and digital printing. Clients receive tailored proofs and revisions to perfect their vision, with pricing starting at $2.50 per card. We specialize in creating stationery suites that set the tone for weddings and celebrations, ensuring every detail aligns with the event's theme and the client's personal style.
Children's Parties
We design themed birthday parties for children, including invitations, signage, and coordinating swag. Our $300 design fee covers comprehensive coordination, with options for rush timelines and upgraded printing techniques. From circus themes to personalized keepsakes, we create memorable celebrations that reflect each child's personality, ensuring cohesive design across all party elements for a magical experience.
Baby Showers
Our custom baby shower services include invitations and party swag tailored to themes ranging from classic to contemporary. With a $200 design fee, clients receive personalized proofs and coordination of colors, patterns, and nursery inspirations. We offer both fully custom and 'Almost Custom' options to accommodate budgets, ensuring every detail complements the celebration's aesthetic while maintaining our signature attention to detail.
Event Branded Swag
We produce branded merchandise for weddings and events, including koozies, tote bags, and welcome gifts. Starting at $75 for design fees, our team creates cohesive collections that enhance guest experiences. From bachelorette parties to corporate off-sites, our swag options are tailored to event themes, ensuring memorable takeaways that align with the overall branding and client vision.
People
Nicole Speake
Creative Director
Nicole co-founded Nico and Lala, bringing Southern-inspired creativity to wedding design. With over a decade of experience, she specializes in transforming client visions into cohesive, elegant events through custom branding and meticulous attention to detail.
Lauren Staley
Sales / Marketing Director
Lauren co-leads Nico and Lala's creative team, focusing on client collaboration and marketing strategy. Her expertise in event coordination ensures seamless execution of custom designs, from invitations to branded swag for weddings and celebrations nationwide.
Meghan Freier
Social Media + Marketing
Meghan manages Nico and Lala's digital presence, bringing energetic creativity to marketing initiatives. Since 2013, she has elevated the brand's visibility through strategic social media campaigns while maintaining the studio's playful, client-focused culture.
Courtney Fane
Graphic Designer
Courtney joined Nico and Lala after interning in 2014, contributing her artistic talent to custom invitations and monograms. Her design expertise spans wedding branding and party swag, ensuring each project reflects the client's unique style with creative precision.
Questions
What services does Nico and Lala offer?
We specialize in custom wedding design, invitations, baby showers, children's parties, and branded event swag with nationwide service.
How much do custom wedding designs cost?
Design fees start at $75, with invitations from $2.50 each and full wedding branding packages tailored to client needs.
Can you accommodate remote consultations?
Yes, we offer phone consultations for clients outside Chicago and Nashville, with digital proofing and revisions included.
Do you work on events outside weddings?
Yes, we design children's birthdays, baby showers, corporate events, and special celebrations with the same custom approach.
How long does the design process take?
Standard proofs take 2-3 weeks, with rush options available. Printing timelines vary from 3-5 business days based on complexity.
