At Letters & Dust , I believe your wedding stationery should do more than share information—it should tell your story. Your invitation suite is the very first glimpse guests get into your celebration, setting the tone for the style, mood, and meaning of your day. Whether you’re drawn to a fully custom wedding invitation design  or one of my semi-custom wedding suites , this guide walks you through what to consider, what services to expect, and how to get the most out of your stationery...

There’s something elemental about the Oregon coast: the way weathered rock meets surf, the moss-softened timber of driftwood, the salt-kissed air that carries both wildness and quiet. When I recently created paper pieces for an elopement by the coast at Canon Beach, I let that terrain guide the design—from color palette and texture to materials and finish. As photographer Meg Layman notes in her blog post, “ The Oregon Coast is known for its moodiness, and that’s exactly what makes it so...

There’s something undeniably magical about winter in Oregon—especially in the forested stillness of Mount Hood. Recently, I had the opportunity to collaborate on an intimate elopement set in a cozy A-frame cabin, captured beautifully by Meg Layman. Her imagery and storytelling instantly pulled me in: moody skies, rain-softened evergreens, and the quiet texture of winter itself. For this design, I drew inspiration directly from the landscape— earthy tones, natural textures, and organic forms ....