This project felt pivotal to me — a wedding that pushed me to a whole new level creatively and taught me so much about collaboration and storytelling in design. Working with Tyler was an incredible experience. He provides a truly next-level service, and he treated me as part of the design team rather than just another vendor creating pretty paper goods. This confirmed feelings I had been battling for a while - I don’t just want to make pretty things. Of course I adore fine papers and printing but I want more. I deeply desire to work closely with people - to understand them. To bring stories to life and leave a lasting impression.

Because it was a smaller, intimate wedding, we had the freedom to get really creative with details throughout the weekend. There were two custom crests: a western-themed version to brand the welcome party at Cold Springs Tavern, complete with personalized Stetson hats for each guest before private line-dancing lessons. One of my favorite personal touches was the napkins, printed with iconic quotes from the groom’s late mother — inside jokes that made the celebration feel incredibly intimate and meaningful for the family.

Another highlight was the sculpted, embossed dinner menus, tied with vintage ribbon I sourced months earlier at an antique market in Roundup, TX. Every detail was intentional, every moment a part of the story we were telling — and it’s experiences like this that inspire me to continue designing beyond paper, crafting moments that are unforgettable.