Hi, I’m Darcy

I’m a stationery designer, visual storyteller, and lover of all things vintage.

I grew up in the beautiful Sonoma wine country, where an early appreciation of natural beauty inspired me to explore the visual arts. This led to a creative career in marketing, where I honed my craft for storytelling, branding, and graphic design at wineries in Napa and technology companies in San Francisco.

While planning my own wedding, I unexpectedly fell in love with the artfulness and intricacy of stationery. Captivated by the history and romance of paper goods, I founded this studio to create invitations that serve as small but impactful embodiments of a couple’s legacy. I am honored to work with couples worldwide, bringing a touch of old-world charm to weddings through techniques and materials rooted in centuries of tradition.

Based in a 125-year-old Victorian in Pacific Heights, I draw daily inspiration from my surroundings and travels. I share my home with my British husband, blonde dachshund, and ever-growing collection of antiques. Outside the studio, you’ll find me at estate sales, arranging flowers, enjoying weekends in wine country or along the California coast, and traveling both near and far—always in pursuit of beauty, history, and thoughtful design.

“A work of art which did not begin in emotion is not art.” -Paul Cézanne

Your unique love story and identities are what inspire my work the most, and all are welcome here. I celebrate couples of all religions, nationalities, sexual orientations, gender identities, races, and ages.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • I’m a full-service wedding stationer and offer everything from save the dates and invitations to day of details like menus, signage, cocktail napkins, and more. Currently, all of my designs are on a custom basis and unique to each wedding.

  • My style tends to lean traditional, elegant, and have some nod to centuries past. My goal is for your suite to feel elevated yet understated, thoughtfully refined, and uniquely you.

    In my work, I love incorporating botanical elements, creating a sense of place, and layering in tasteful touches of whimsy as well as elements of each couple’s unique story.

  • The design and production timelines can vary from suite to suite, but I recommend allowing between 8-12 weeks from design kick-off to mail out.

    I recommend booking at least 6 months before your wedding for invitations or 12 months for save the dates and invitations.

    If your timeline isn’t exactly this, I still encourage you to inquire.

  • For most couples who have sent a save the date, I recommend mailing formal invitations 3-4 months before the wedding.

    Based on this timing, I recommend booking at least 6 months before your wedding for invitations or 12 months for save the dates and invitations.

    If your timeline isn’t exactly this, I still encourage you to inquire.

  • My base packages always include custom design (including monograms and one venue illustration), digital printing, a double-thick invitation card, an online response directive card, a mailing envelope with envelope liner and address printing, a mailed sample kit, and a beautiful keepsake suite with vintage postage, ribbon, and more.

    You will have the option to add on a reply envelope, details card, letterpress or foil printing, handmade paper, wax seals, ribbon, and much more. Please inquire for a custom quote.

  • I custom quote for every project to tailor my packages to better serve couples based on their exact needs. I adjust pricing based on the quantity, number of pieces, print methods, materials, and level of service requested.

    My minimum investment for invitations is $2,500, which provides most couples with a digitally printed suite shipped to them to assemble and mail with their own postage.

    My average and recommended investment range is between $3,000-$4,000. Depending on the quantity and pieces, this usually allows us to incorporate upgrades like letterpress or foil printing as well as take care of assembly, postage, and mailing for you.

    Please inquire for a custom quote. I’d be happy to help find the right balance between your paper priorities and budget.

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