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HOW IT WORKS

When you order wedding invitations from Banter & Charm, you are receiving one-on-one service from a real person – me, Sarah Brown! From the initial inquiry to the moment you receive your invitations, I will cheerfully answer any questions, and offer guidance every step of the way.

Whether it’s concerning your invitation wording, traditional etiquette, or you just don’t know where to begin, I’m here for you. Your invitation proof is prepared by a real person with many years of design experience, not online software. I personally attend to each order, and your stationery is professionally printed with meticulous attention to quality.

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1. Let’s Chat

9-12 months before your wedding

Get started with a phone consultation to go over your design dreams, wedding aesthetic, stationery must-haves, and budget, and get answers to all your paper questions.

2. PROPOSAL

6-10 months before wedding

Once we’ve talked things through, I’ll put together a custom proposal based on your priorities and budget, along with suggestions to make your paper dreams come true.

3. MAKE IT OFFICIAL

5-7 months before wedding

Approve your proposal by signing your design agreement and
submit your deposit to officially book your invitation order.

4. DESIGN PHASE

3-5 business days to receive first proof

I bring your paper dreams to (digital) life through Banter & Charm’s signature Made-to-Measure* design process.

*scroll down to see details of the Made-to-Measure process

5. PRODUCTION

6 weeks for production and finishing

Your designs are brought to life in the production phase. Everything is thoroughly inspected and shipped
right to your doorstep.

6. HAPPILY EVER AFTER

2-3 months before your wedding

Stuff, seal, stamp, and send them off to your family and friends. (Don’t worry, I include assembly and mailing tips!)
All that’s left is to sit back and wait for the RSVPs (and compliments!) to roll in.
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MADE-TO-MEASURE INVITATION DESIGNS

At Banter & Charm, I offer a different approach to invitation design: the Made-to-Measure process. This design process was purposefully created to provide the personalization benefits of a bespoke invitation suite, but with the ease and peace of mind that comes with ready-to-order designs.

That means I don’t just stick your names and dates into a template!
You’re able to select design elements, colors, fonts, and wording to create an invitation suite that is a reflection of your own style.

THE MADE-TO-MEASURE PROCESS

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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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CONTACT

Feel free to contact me anytime:

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BANTER & CHARM

205 Main Street #331
St. Joseph, Michigan 49085

Unique, out of the ordinary invitations are great Unique, out of the ordinary invitations are great and sooo much fun to design, but I'll always have a sweet spot in my heart for a classic and traditional design. There's a reason some things never go out of style - whether it's a little black dress, the perfect shade of red lipstick, or a perfectly typeset letterpress invitation, they all have a timeless aesthetic that will look classy, not dated, 20 years from now.⁠
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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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Looking for a save the date design that's a little Looking for a save the date design that's a little different than the traditional photo card? Try this gorgeous combo: the text and details are printed in gold foil on crisp black paper, then a separate photo is mounted to the card for a perfectly sophisticated look.⁠
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The custom invitation design process doesn't have The custom invitation design process doesn't have to be scary or complicated! You can be as involved as you like: direct every last detail, or sit back and allow me to craft the design based on your preferences and selections.⁠
And the finished invitation doesn't have to be over the top or extravagant just because it's custom! To me, a "Custom" invitation is the one that fits you perfectly ♥️⁠
Shown here is a custom invitation suite for @jlkeff 's wedding in Colorado.⁠
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It's been a while since I did a #fridayintroductio It's been a while since I did a #fridayintroductions ⁠so here we go!⁠
Hello! I'm Sarah - I’m a Midwest girl, born and raised in southwest Michigan where I still live today. I’m married to the love of my life, Jake, and am a mom to two adorable children, Abby and Alex. I believe in God and good manners, I treasure family traditions (both old and new), and I’m passionate about beautiful typography and pretty paper. ⁠
Fortunately, my passion is also my full-time job, and I spend my days designing wedding invitations for sweet brides through my stationery company, Banter & Charm. My side hustles also involve designing! Whether it's holiday cards for @minted or funny t-shirt on @zazzle I'm happiest when I'm able to put my creative talents to good use.⁠
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One of the all-time most popular designs in Banter One of the all-time most popular designs in Banter & Charm’s wedding collection is the Harmony invitation suite. This romantic and elegant design features a lace-like pattern pressed into the paper that is stunning, but also a huge source of confusion for many brides. What are the indentations in the paper? Can we change the texture design on the paper? How do you get that pattern pressed in the paper?⁠
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Well, those “indentations” in the paper are called blind letterpress (also referred to as blind impress, blind deboss, embossing, or debossing). Learn more about this stunning printing technique in #theweddingstationeryguide ! (link in profile)⁠
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One of the first questions brides often have is "h One of the first questions brides often have is "how much?" While that answer will vary a lot depending on what you're looking for before I can tell you "how much" one thing I absolutely need to know is how many invitations you need.⁠
So how do you figure that out? Head over to the blog to find out! (Spoiler alert: the number of invitations you need is NOT the same as the number of guests you're inviting)⁠
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Have you ever opened an invitation, only to have a Have you ever opened an invitation, only to have all the little cards go everywhere (or just get left in the envelope without notice)? Don't do that to your guests! I love adding a belly band (or ribbon or twine or even thin copper wire) to hold all the pieces together!⁠
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