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PERFECT INVITATION

is closer than you think
St Joseph Michigan wedding invitation designer

CLASSIC & REFINED

expertly crafted stationery

that fits your style and matches your colors?

Yes, it does exist!

You just want to properly set the tone for your wedding - it’s going to be an unforgettable celebration, and your guests need to know it’s not to be missed.

So your invitation needs to be a little preview of the merriment to come, something that excites and intrigues your guests so they RSVP:

"We wouldn't miss it for the world!"

Then you’re in the right place!

I’m Sarah, and I create tailor-made wedding stationery for brides searching for a simple, classic invitation design with just the right amount of personality.

With 10 years of experience in stationery design, I’ve had the privilege of translating ideas and inspiration into frame-worthy wedding invitations for hundreds of brides.

Banter & Charm is a Michigan wedding invitation design studio in St. Joseph (right along Lake Michigan!) Not local? I serve brides throughout Michigan and northern Indiana, Notre Dame, Chicago, the Midwest, and across the US!

About_family first

A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS

family first

These three people. :::heart:::
My husband, Jake - my best friend, biggest supporter, sounding board, and the vodka to my soda. His entrepreneurial spirit is what inspired me to start my own business.
 
Our kids, Abby and Alex: do you have any idea what it’s like to live with a miniature version of yourself and your husband? Amazing and terrifying at the same time, and I wouldn’t trade it for the world.

About_typography

TYPOGRAPHY ENTHUSIAST

(see also: font snob)

I've never considered myself a traditional artist - my drawing skills are limited, and I'm too impatient for painting. But if you need something typeset, I’m your girl!
 
I definitely judge a book by its cover, and on more than one occasion I've purchased lotion or liquor based solely on the packaging. And no matter how delicious the treats in the window look, I’ll walk straight past a shop that uses Papyrus in its logo.

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MADE FROM SCRATCH

I get it from my mama

Some of my fondest childhood memories involve baking with my mom. She made pretty much everything from scratch- cookies, jam, bread, pizza, you name it, she made it. (Something I didn’t fully appreciate till I was much older!)
 
Saturday afternoons, you’ll find me in the kitchen, baking from scratch just like mom- and also trying to keep the flour away from Alex’s reach and Abby’s fingers out of the mixing bowl!

About_margaritaville

MIDWEST MARGARITAVILLE

On the rocks, no salt

No, I'm not a huge parrot head, but I did spend my early 20s bartending at a Key West inspired restaurant, complete with a bar made out of a boat and a Jimmy Buffett cover band.
 
While my bartending days are behind me, I met my husband while working at that same bar, so it will always hold a special place in our lives! (And yes, I still make a mean margarita!)

About_crossfit

RESTING GYM FACE

burpees don't like you either

How can you tell if someone does CrossFit? They'll tell you! 😂
 
I try not to be one of those people that talk incessantly about CrossFit, but it’s definitely a big part of who I am. Six days a week you'll find me at the gym (many times at 5:30 am) It's more than just a workout - that hour of the day is "me" time. No computer, no kids, and usually no thinking (because it's hard to think when you're focused on not dying).

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Every bride deserves a

WEDDING INVITATION

that expresses her own style

Have you ever been shopping for something, and you know exactly what you want but you can’t find it? The right style in the wrong color, the perfect dress but the wrong size... Well, I help brides that are facing that same struggle, searching for the perfect wedding invitations. They can stop wasting time scrolling and pinning, and create the invitation they’re dreaming of.

I make the entire process feel effortless and stress-free, while helping each bride craft the invitation she is dreaming of. No more frustration over designs that are “almost perfect” or wondering how to make someone else’s idea of “elegant” fit her vision.

SEE WHAT MAKES MY PROCESS DIFFERENT
Sarah Brown wedding invitation designer

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Need a starting point?

GET INSPIRED

Browse Banter & Charm’s portfolio to see samples of how previous brides have customized their wedding invitations.

 

Take any look from the portfolio and make it yours in a few simple steps.

 

Get Inspired

Stress-Free

INVITATIONS

In an era of evites, your wedding invitations are likely the first formal, printed stationery you've sent and you want to get it right.

But all the information out there is overwhelming! Follow these quick tips to avoid common wedding etiquette mistakes.

5 tips for flawless invitations

Fall in love

AT FIRST TOUCH

A picture may be worth a thousand words, but nothing compares to holding an invitation in your hands! Feel the impression letterpress makes in soft cotton paper, see light reflect off rich gold foil, and compare paper weights and envelope colors in person.

 

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WHAT PREVIOUS CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY

Omg they’re so pretty! A year later and they are still the only wedding related item that’s in a frame in our house Again thank you so much, to this day I still say that my favorite part of the wedding was the invites/paper. (You know besides the whole getting married part)

- Carolyn, Bride

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- Carolyn, Bride

Omg they’re so pretty! A year later and they are still the only wedding related item that’s in a frame in our house Again thank you so much, to this day I still say that my favorite part of the wedding was the invites/paper. (You know besides the whole getting married part)
https://banterandcharm.com/testimonials/caroyln-bride

WHAT PREVIOUS CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY

Sarah was wonderful to work with! She was very accommodating to any special requests I had and was super helpful with providing a detailed process before I even ordered. She stuck to each of the deadlines she outlines when I placed my order and I was very pleased with my final product. I received quite a lot of compliments on how beautiful my invites turned out!

- Kristina, Bride

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2019-09-26T15:46:18+00:00

- Kristina, Bride

Sarah was wonderful to work with! She was very accommodating to any special requests I had and was super helpful with providing a detailed process before I even ordered. She stuck to each of the deadlines she outlines when I placed my order and I was very pleased with my final product. I received quite a lot of compliments on how beautiful my invites turned out!
https://banterandcharm.com/testimonials/kristina-bride

WHAT PREVIOUS CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY

I just received my wedding invitations and am over the moon at how perfect they are! Sarah was incredibly helpful in selecting the right colors and paper to make sure everything was just right. I’m so excited to get them in the mail! Thank you so much Sarah! I absolutely love them!

- Jennifer, Bride

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2019-09-26T15:48:27+00:00

- Jennifer, Bride

I just received my wedding invitations and am over the moon at how perfect they are! Sarah was incredibly helpful in selecting the right colors and paper to make sure everything was just right. I’m so excited to get them in the mail! Thank you so much Sarah! I absolutely love them!
https://banterandcharm.com/testimonials/jennifer-bride

WHAT PREVIOUS CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all of your time and effort. I am blown away by the beauty of your work. I love all things paper and know that your work has already brought my event to another level.

- Andrea, Bride

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2019-09-27T20:00:26+00:00

- Andrea, Bride

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all of your time and effort. I am blown away by the beauty of your work. I love all things paper and know that your work has already brought my event to another level.
https://banterandcharm.com/testimonials/andrea

WHAT PREVIOUS CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY

I cannot say enough good things about Sarah! My wedding package (invitations, favor tags, thank you cards, programs, etc.) are gorgeous! I have received so many compliments on them. But even more impressive, is Sarah. I had to change the whole look of my wedding (went from a destination wedding to back yard garden wedding) and she was so patient, flexible, gracious and kind throughout the entire process. I even love and appreciate the way she packages and ships everything. You cannot go wrong with Sarah. She and her work are amazing!!!

- Dina, Bride

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2019-09-27T20:01:16+00:00

- Dina, Bride

I cannot say enough good things about Sarah! My wedding package (invitations, favor tags, thank you cards, programs, etc.) are gorgeous! I have received so many compliments on them. But even more impressive, is Sarah. I had to change the whole look of my wedding (went from a destination wedding to back yard garden wedding) and she was so patient, flexible, gracious and kind throughout the entire process. I even love and appreciate the way she packages and ships everything. You cannot go wrong with Sarah. She and her work are amazing!!!
https://banterandcharm.com/testimonials/dina

WHAT PREVIOUS CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY

OH MY GOODNESS SARAH!!! These invitations are BEAUTIFUL!! Thank you so much for being apart of our big day. You have been nothing but helpful during this entire process. You are amazing! I can’t thank you enough!!!

- Meghan, Bride

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2019-09-27T20:02:22+00:00

- Meghan, Bride

OH MY GOODNESS SARAH!!! These invitations are BEAUTIFUL!! Thank you so much for being apart of our big day. You have been nothing but helpful during this entire process. You are amazing! I can’t thank you enough!!!
https://banterandcharm.com/testimonials/meghan
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ABOUT ME

I’m Sarah, and I create tailor-made wedding stationery for brides that need a simple, classic invitation design with just the right amount of personality.

Banter & Charm is a Michigan wedding invitation design studio based in St. Joseph. Not local? I serve brides throughout Michigan and northern Indiana, Notre Dame, Chicago, the Midwest, and across the US. Read More…

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BANTER & CHARM

205 Main Street #331
St. Joseph, Michigan 49085
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The prettiest navy blue and white letterpress invi The prettiest navy blue and white letterpress invitation suite, all tied up with a bow! I love the clean and classic look of the invitation suite paired with the romantic accents from the silk ribbon and rose floral pattern.⁠
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Deciding on the wording for your invitation can se Deciding on the wording for your invitation can seem like a daunting task! In an era of Facebook events and evites, your wedding invitation is probably the first formal, printed invitation you've sent. ⁠
I've put together a post filled with tips and sample wording to take some of the stress out of the process. (Link in profile!)⁠
Have a wedding invitation wording question? Feel free to message me - I'd love to help you out!⁠
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I absolutely loved working with Annie on her weddi I absolutely loved working with Annie on her wedding stationery. But even more than all the pretty paper we collaborated on, I'm so glad that I was a helpful and happy part of her wedding planning ♥️⁠
"Working with Sarah at Banter and Charm was one of my most favorite memories in wedding planning. Above all else, Sarah is a professional, and you know it immediately. She has a lovely process for brides who can’t meet in person, and provides such helpful insight as the process evolves. On top of that, she elevated my vision and gave me a keepsake that I will always treasure. Sarah is helpful, creative and so on top of it, I am grateful for her beautiful work!"⁠
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I can't think of a more fitting invitation for a y I can't think of a more fitting invitation for a yacht club wedding in Rhode Island! From the crisp white and navy color scheme to the classic border, every detail of Alejandra's invitation suite was perfection!⁠
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Notre Dame brides: the Glitter and Gold Bridal Sho Notre Dame brides: the Glitter and Gold Bridal Showcase is this month! If you're going to be there, make sure to stop by and say hi (and check out some of the pretty paper I'll have on display ☺️ )⁠
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Sometimes you fall in love with an invitation desi Sometimes you fall in love with an invitation design, but wish that the font was a little different. Maybe you have a fancier script in mind, or a mid-century sans-serif to compliment your art deco theme. Or maybe you don't like how your name looks in that pretty script font in the sample design. Either way, you're welcome to switch out the font in any of the designs shown on my site.⁠
These two photos show versions of my "Basilica" design - each one uses a different script font for the bride and groom's names- both lovely in their own way, but with a slightly different feel.⁠
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Ready to order save the dates, but not sure exactl Ready to order save the dates, but not sure exactly what information you should include? Then head over to Banter & Charm's blog - I've put together a new post filled with wording samples and tips for creating a save the date that's perfect for your wedding! (link in bio)⁠
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In love with foil stamping, but still want to incl In love with foil stamping, but still want to include a photo on your save the date? Try this gorgeous combo: the text and details are printed on thick paper with a foil stamp vellum overlay. Keep the front of the save the date simple, but add more wedding details to the back! Finish it all off with a custom envelope liner, and you have a save the date that your guests will be talking about for years!⁠
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