Business Details
23 Years
experience
Luxury Wedding Invitations & Custom Stationery
Founded in 2003, Little Black Dress Paperie has established itself as a premier luxury invitation studio specializing in bespoke wedding stationery. Our approach combines impeccable craftsmanship with timeless design, guided by a passion for elegant typography and fine papers. With a creative team inspired by nature, fashion, and architecture, we offer personalized service that transforms each client's vision into artfully designed stationery suites.Our boutique methodology ensures meticulous attention to detail, from initial consultation to final delivery, while our global reach accommodates destination weddings and international clientele. The studio's curated selection of printing techniques and materials guarantees unique, high-quality results that reflect each couple's individual style.
Services
Wedding Invitations
Save the Dates
Day-of Stationery
Monogram Design
Corporate Branding
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of specialized expertise in luxury wedding stationery
- Our boutique approach ensures personalized attention from founder Patty Gibbons
- Exclusive collaborations with master printers and calligraphers guarantee exceptional quality
- We provide comprehensive wedding branding from save-the-dates to day-of materials
- Our design process incorporates global inspirations while maintaining local service excellence
What people say
Stunning invitations
Attentive team
Unique designs
Fast turnaround
Endless compliments
Services
Wedding Invitations
Our custom wedding invitations combine exquisite materials with sophisticated design to create unique stationery that reflects each couple's personal style. Using premium printing techniques like letterpress and foil stamping, we craft invitations that set the tone for your celebration while maintaining exceptional quality. Clients receive personalized guidance through every design decision, ensuring their invitations perfectly capture their wedding vision.
Day-of Stationery
From ceremony programs to signage, our day-of stationery ensures cohesive design throughout your wedding celebration. We create custom menus, place cards, and escort boards that complement your invitations while providing practical functionality. Each piece is crafted with the same attention to detail as your main stationery suite, ensuring a seamless visual experience for your guests.
Save the Dates
Our save-the-dates help couples announce their upcoming weddings with elegant, memorable designs. Available in both photo and non-photo formats, these announcements incorporate luxury materials and personalized elements to generate excitement about your celebration. We ensure timely delivery to help guests plan their attendance and travel arrangements.
Monogram Design
Custom monogram creation adds a sophisticated touch to wedding stationery and keepsakes. Our designers craft unique monogram styles that reflect couples' personalities while maintaining classic elegance. These designs can be incorporated across multiple elements, from invitations to reception signage, creating cohesive visual branding for your event.
Corporate Branding
We develop comprehensive corporate branding solutions that maintain visual consistency across all business materials. Our services include logo design, stationery suites, and event invitations that reflect brand identity through coordinated typography, color schemes, and design elements. This approach ensures professional presentation while maintaining the same luxury quality as our wedding offerings.
People
Patty Gibbons
Founder & Creative Visionary
Patty Gibbons established Little Black Dress Paperie in 2003, bringing over two decades of experience in luxury stationery design. Her creative vision focuses on personalized wedding branding and bespoke stationery solutions. Patty leads a curated team of specialists to deliver unique, high-quality products that exceed client expectations.
Peggy Nicolle
Director of Creative Operations
Peggy Nicolle has led creative operations since 2015, specializing in translating couples' love stories into elegant stationery designs. Her architectural and cinematic inspirations contribute to distinctive visual narratives. Peggy ensures each project maintains artistic integrity while meeting practical requirements.
Emily Tricker
Designer
Emily Tricker joined the design team in 2024, bringing organic design influences from her countryside upbringing. Her work emphasizes storytelling through natural elements and cultural experiences. Emily's approach creates emotionally resonant stationery that reflects clients' personal journeys.
Kaitlin Lawler
Designer
Kaitlin Lawler contributes thoughtful design solutions through meaningful client conversations. Her inquisitive approach ensures stationery reflects each couple's unique personality. Kaitlin's background in pottery and creative exploration informs her distinctive design perspective.
Kailee Betancourt
Production Specialist
Kailee Betancourt joined the production team in 2024, mastering intricate finishing techniques like bow tying and invitation assembly. Her attention to detail ensures flawless presentation of every stationery suite. Kailee's craftsmanship creates memorable first impressions for clients' guests.
Questions
What services do you offer for destination weddings?
We provide comprehensive stationery services for destination weddings, including global delivery through DHL/UPS. Our digital consultation process accommodates long-distance planning, while maintaining the same personalized design experience.
How do printing techniques affect invitation costs?
Different printing methods like letterpress, foil stamping, and thermography impact pricing. Digital printing starts at $2,300 per 100 invitations, while specialty techniques reach up to $4,000 depending on complexity and materials.
What's included in your wedding stationery packages?
Packages include invitations, save-the-dates, day-of materials, and thank-you notes. Additional offerings cover custom signage, menus, place cards, and specialty items like wax seals and welcome boxes.
How far in advance should we order invitations?
We recommend ordering invitations 8-12 months before your wedding. Production timelines vary: 15 business days for digital/thermography and 25 days for letterpress/foil press printing after final approval.
Can you accommodate specific design requests?
Our bespoke process welcomes custom requests including venue illustrations, monogram integration, and specialty materials. We offer unlimited digital proof revisions to ensure your vision becomes reality.
Do you offer corporate branding services?
Yes, we create cohesive corporate identities including logos, business stationery, and branded materials. Our luxury design approach translates seamlessly from wedding to corporate applications while maintaining visual consistency.
