Which Invitation Experience Fits Your Wedding Best?
Custom, Semi-Custom, or Print-Ready
Every couple approaches wedding stationery a little differently, which is why I offer three distinct invitation experiences at Turnage + Watts. Some couples want a completely custom design created just for their wedding. Some want the beauty of a professionally designed suite with room to personalize. Others want a simpler online ordering experience with a polished, designer-created look. If you know you want beautiful invitations but are not yet sure which path is right for you, this page will help you understand the difference.
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Fully Custom
Semi-Custom begins with one of my existing invitation suites and allows us to personalize the details so the final result feels tailored to your wedding. It offers more guidance and refinement than ordering online, while still being more streamlined than a fully custom process. It is the middle ground between a completely bespoke design and a more independent online ordering experience.
A good fit if:
You want a beautiful, personal invitation suite with designer guidance, but do not need to begin from a blank page.
Semi-Custom may be right for you if you want:
- A designer-led experience without starting from scratch
- A beautiful foundation with room to personalize
- Guidance with wording, paper, layout, and suite details
- A more streamlined process than fully custom
- A polished result that still feels personal
Custom is the most personal path I offer. We begin with your wedding aesthetic, venue, color palette, and the details that matter most to you, then create a suite that is designed specifically for your celebration. This is the best fit for couples who want their invitations to feel distinctive, thoughtful, and completely their own.
A good fit if:
You want your invitations to reflect your venue, your story, and the overall feeling of your wedding weekend in a more meaningful and original way.
Custom may be right for you if you want:
- A one-of-a-kind design created specifically for your wedding
- Original artwork, a custom crest, or a meaningful venue illustration
- A more collaborative, high-touch experience
- Specialty printing, beautiful paper, and refined finishing details
- Stationery that feels fully connected to the wedding day
Print-Ready invitations are ideal for couples who want a thoughtfully designed suite and an easier ordering experience. These collections are available through my shop and can be personalized online, making them a wonderful option for couples who want beautiful paper with less back-and-forth. This is the simplest path, while still giving you a curated, designer-created look.
A good fit if:
You want a beautiful invitation suite with an easier online ordering process and a polished, coordinated result.
Print-Ready may be right for you if you want:
- A beautiful invitation suite with the easiest path to ordering
- A professionally designed collection you can personalize online
- A quicker, more flexible option
- Matching pieces for your wedding day and related celebrations
- A polished look without a full designer-led process
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You want your invitations designed specifically around your wedding, your venue, and your story. Custom is best for couples who want original artwork, deeper personalization, specialty printing, and a more collaborative experience.
You want more guidance and refinement than ordering online, but do not need a suite designed entirely from scratch. Semi-Custom is a lovely fit when you want a designer’s eye, a clear process, and a result that feels personal without beginning with a blank page.
You want a beautiful invitation suite with an easier ordering process. Print-Ready is best for couples who want to personalize a professionally designed collection online and move forward more quickly.
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Which Option Is Right for You?
Why Couples Choose Turnage + Watts
Choosing your wedding invitations is about more than choosing a design. It is about choosing the kind of experience you want.
- Thoughtful design
- Careful guidance
- An understanding of paper, printing, and presentation
- Attention to the details couples often do not know to ask about yet
- A desire to make the process feel clear, calm, and well considered
- Whether you choose Custom, Semi-Custom, or Print-Ready, the goal is the same: to help your paper feel beautiful, cohesive, and fully aligned with your celebration.
Working with Cari on our wedding stationery was an absolute dream. She truly was the nicest and most patient person throughout the entire process, making what could have been a stressful task feel completely effortless. The final stationery was not only exactly what we had envisioned, but the quality was also fantastic. Her services were truly above and beyond, and we couldn't be happier with the results. We highly recommend Cari for her incredible talent and exceptional service!