Unique Design Created Just for You

Got something specific in mind for the perfect event stationery?

Fill in our custom design request form. Provide us with inspiration and all the details of colour, print type and quantities and we will send you a quote.

What our Custom Design service provides

Transform your wedding stationery into a work of art with our custom design service. Whether it's a picturesque map guiding guests to your venue, bespoke shapes that break the mold, or an elegant illustration of your rustic barn or charming winery, our designs are as unique as your event. Enhance the experience with a QR code for easy RSVPs.

Custom Artwork

Our artists can create original illustrations inspired by your photos, venues or ideas.*

*Additional fees apply

Custom Map

Our artists can create a custom map with directions and icons tailored to your design and location.*

*Additional fees apply

Custom Shapes

Are there any shapes you have in mind? Our printing service can print die-cut shapes that suit your needs.

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CUSTOM DESIGN PROCESS
- HOW IT WORKS

SUBMIT A REQUEST

Explain what you have in mind by filling out the form below with details of your custom design request.

Our team will send you a quote based on your design specifications.

DESIGNED FOR YOU

On approval of quote, one of our design associates will create your perfect stationery. The process usually takes about 7-10 working days.

WE PRINT AND SHIP

After you approve your proof, we print and ship your order to you.

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Custom Wedding Invitation Design for the United States

Why Should You Choose Custom Design?

Templates are a starting point - but they are somebody else's vision. When your wedding, event, or milestone deserves stationery that is entirely your own, custom design from scratch gives you something no template can: an invitation that exists only for you. Paperlust's design team works directly from your brief to create original artwork that reflects your style, your color palette, and the tone of your event, then prints it on premium paper stock with the technique of your choice.

Custom Invitation Design for Every Occasion

Custom design is not just for weddings. Paperlust creates bespoke invitations and stationery for engagements, baby showers, milestone birthdays, corporate events, retirement parties, and more. Every brief is treated with the same care and attention regardless of occasion - you describe what you have in mind, and the team builds from there. Design from scratch means genuine creative collaboration: your designer will ask questions, refine ideas, and deliver a first draft that is aligned with your vision, not pulled from a shelf. Most first drafts are delivered within 7-10 working days of brief submission, so the process moves faster than most clients expect.

Adding an Extra Touch

The details are what make stationery memorable. From custom monograms and hand-lettered fonts to specialty inks and textured finishes, designing from scratch means every element is intentional. Paperlust's printing techniques - letterpress, foil stamp, flat foil, metallic print, and white ink - are available to complement your custom artwork, giving your invitations a physical quality that printed-at-home or box-standard alternatives cannot match. Your designer can guide you on which printing method will work best with your chosen style, so the finished result looks and feels exactly as you imagined.

Save Time and Ensure Quality

A custom brief might sound time-intensive, but Paperlust's process is designed to move efficiently and avoid rework. The team invests time upfront to clarify your brief before the first draft is produced, which means fewer revision rounds and less back-and-forth. Two rounds of revisions are included in the fixed price. Your finished artwork is proofed before printing, and every card is quality-checked before it ships. When you factor in the time you would spend reworking a template that almost-but-not-quite fits, custom design often takes less total effort - and the result is far better.

FAQ

How many design changes/review rounds are included?

Two rounds of revisions are included in the fixed price. Additional review rounds are $35.00 each. We take the time upfront to finalise the design brief with you, which means we rarely need more than two rounds to reach a result you are happy with.

How long does my custom invitation take?

Your first design draft is delivered within 7-10 working days of brief submission. We invest time at the start to clarify your brief thoroughly, which means the initial draft is more polished and typically needs fewer rounds of revision before approval.

Do you offer invitation printing services?

Yes. Once your custom design is approved, Paperlust prints on premium paper stock using a range of professional printing techniques - everything from letterpress to flat foil and metallic print.

What type of card printing do you offer?

Letterpress, foil stamp, flat foil, metallic print, white ink and digital print.