Bespoke invitations & stationery · Hinsdale, Illinois
It all starts with the invitation.
Photo · Annie Lui
Bespoke invitations and stationery from a by-appointment boutique studio, with fine printing techniques including letterpress, foil and engraving.
The Studio
Visit our Hinsdale studio.
Christy Fortin, owner and creative director, works closely with clients to transform their ideas into beautifully crafted stationery that reflects their personality and event style. The studio is open by appointment only, Monday through Saturday, at 107 South Vine Street in Hinsdale.
“They took extra time on the phone and in person to answer every question and make sure every detail aligned with our vision.” — Evi Hatzoupoulos
Christy Fortin
Owner & Creative Director
Discover the Details
What a screen can’t show you, up close.
Our boutique studio offers an array of fine printing techniques including letterpress, foil, engraving, embossing, thermography, and digital printing to bring your vision to life with timeless style.
Letterpress · Foil
“A wedding suite where sage letterpress meets shimmering foil.”
Photo · @dabblemethis
Letterpress
“A personalized sage green-inspired letterpress wedding suite… featuring a bespoke watercolor crest… and a whimsical map.”
Foil · Edging
“From its heavy weight and 3-ply design to the striking black foil and rose gold edging, every detail exudes luxury.”
Photo · @timtabstudios
Hand calligraphy · Painted edges
“A hand-calligraphy invitation… the painted black edges, intricate details, luxurious 3-ply cardstock.”
Up close
Script & capitals
Flowing taupe script for the names, held in place by small, widely spaced capitals.
A white-on-white palm detail
Beside the green script, a palm motif in white on the white card.
Gold on white
Gold script and a fine gold line at the edge of a white card.
Seal & wrap
A translucent band, fine cord and a gold wax seal closed over a dark reply card.
Borders & bow
Green and blush borders on a shaped card, tied with a blush ribbon.
Envelope liners
Illustrated liners, a botanical overlay and a lilac wax seal. In the studio’s words: “It’s all in the details!”
Services
Paper for the whole celebration.
Starting investment
$2,875
Custom wedding invitation suites begin at $2,875.
The Process
From appointment to delivery.
- 01
The Appointment
By appointment only · Monday – Saturday
- 02
Proofing
3–5 business days · about a week and a half for weddings
- 03
Proof Approval
After proof approval
- 04
Printing
1–2 weeks in-house · 3–5 weeks for wedding invitations
- 05
Delivery
Shipped to you
“What really stood out was how much Christy and Allie cared. They took extra time on the phone and in person to answer every question and make sure every detail aligned with our vision. It didn’t feel like a transaction, it felt like a collaboration, with people who were just as invested in the final product as we were.”
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By Appointment Only
Let’s begin with the paper.
Pick a time that suits you and we’ll have it confirmed straight away. The studio is by appointment only, Monday through Saturday.