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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

Are you team photo save the date or non-photo? Eit Are you team photo save the date or non-photo? Either way, you can find a design that works perfectly for you! I've updated Banter & Charm's save the date options (link in bio) to include a ton of new cards with and without photos!⁠
The best part? You can customize any of the designs with different colors, fonts, and wording!⁠
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When your wedding ceremony location is as stunning When your wedding ceremony location is as stunning as the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, you need equally eye-catching invitations. And these custom invitations for Lizett and Andrew’s Notre Dame wedding don’t disappoint!⁠
Want to see more of this pretty invitation suite? Follow the link in my profile for all the details (p.s. the silver foil on the invitations is my favorite!)⁠
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Looking for a swirly script for your wedding invit Looking for a swirly script for your wedding invitations? Or maybe you want something with an art deco flair or a traditional serif? No matter your preference, I’ve got you covered. Typography is an obsession of mine, and I have the font library to prove it!)⁠
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So, while you probably haven’t given much thought to fonts (besides the standard options available on your computer), I could spend hours picking out the perfect typeface for the project I’m working on!⁠
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Upscale details like silver foil vellum belly band Upscale details like silver foil vellum belly band and matching envelope liner elevate this invitation suite from simple to stunning! And the simple mix of traditional fonts keeps the design from looking too feminine (if your fiance doesn’t love hard to read script fonts, this might be for you!)⁠
Want to see more of this elegant suite? Head over to the blog (link in bio)!⁠
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Looking for ways to streamline your wedding statio Looking for ways to streamline your wedding stationery planning? I have just the thing! I've put together my top 5 tips for stress-free wedding stationery - link in profile.⠀⁠
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I love thinking outside the box when it comes to u I love thinking outside the box when it comes to using finishing touches! How pretty is this invitation that incorporates a wax seal and silk ribbon in the design, instead of using them to wrap up the whole suite?⁣⁠
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White ink calligraphy on pine green envelopes 😍 White ink calligraphy on pine green envelopes 😍😍😍⁣⁠
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New year, same (picture of) me! 😄 I do have som New year, same (picture of) me! 😄 I do have some updated headshots planned for a little later this year, but for now, you'll have to take my word for it that I still look the same 😉⁠
Regardless of how I look, I'm still 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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