CT-Designs Calligraphy & Wedding Stationery

You will fall in LOVE with our invitations & hand calligraphy! A Chicago native, working in the printing industry is ready to share her knowledge, leverage her long-term relationships and pass along much needed savings to YOU. Call us today or fill out our online form!

Testimonials
Christy was easy to work with, and made my invitation ideas work aesthetically and creatively. She made my dream invitation come to life. I would definitely work with Christy again. I am still getting rave reviews from people who have received the invitations.
Charla & Juan - 8.22.2010
Christy thank you so much for all of the wonderful print work you did for my wedding. It was truly beyond what I ever expected. You're creations are so classic, exquisite and of course gorgeous in taste. Thanks again for everything. I will surely refer you to anyone I can!
Leslie & William - 9.18.2010
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  • The Knot Magazine
  • Style Unveiled
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  • IWA
  • Savor the Success

Wedding Invitations by Storkie Express

Storkie Express features a wide range of custom printed wedding invitations and related stationery that are high quality and affordable. You can easily personalize all of the text, and on some designs even the graphics or invitation components, to create unique, beautiful wedding invitations. Professional typesetters review every order, digital proofs are available at no extra charge, and our customer service is top notch. Invitations and Announcements with Style since 1990.

Testimonials
Your company was exceptional in dealing with my order. You picked up an oversight that I had made and you called me to check. My order is absolutely beautiful and I can't thank you enough. I would rate u guys with 10 stars! Thank you.
Barbara & Scott - 11.7.2010
We love our Rehearsal Dinner Invites! Super fast shipping even on regular ground mode, and the quality of the invites is outstanding. Thanks for making the process easy!
Stephanie & Chad 9.25.2010
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  • Style Me Pretty
  • Southern Weddings Magazine
  • The Knot
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You got engaged... Congratulations! Now, how to let everyone know... and how to invite them to the wedding?

Save the Dates

'Save the Dates' have replaced the traditional announcements of years past and are an extremely popular way of spreading the good news of your engagement.

Their design can vary from a more classic, letterpressed card to fun and whimsical magnets featuring your favorite engagement portraits. In general, we recommend sending your save the dates soon after the wedding date is chosen and set. Remember to hire your photographer if you're going to use a professional engagement photo. This timeframe is generally between 4 - 12 months before the wedding day, which gives your loved onesplenty of time to plan.

Invitations

One of the hottest trends in recent years is to create a theme for your wedding day and then integrate that theme throughout your invitations, color palette, decore, and even your cake! Your invitations set the tone for your wedding and can be the first introduction of your theme to your guests. Here are7 things to consider when designing your invitations:Art Invitation Paper Chicago Wedding Invitations Stationary

  1. What is your color palette or theme?
  2. Will it be formal or casual?
  3. What type of printing will you be using?
  4. Will you be creating a wedding logo ormonogram? Using a specific font?
  5. Will you hire a professional to create your invitation or are you planning on designing, researching paper stocks, printing, cutting, folding, assembling, embellishing, addressing, and mailing them yourselves?
  6. How many invitations will you need? Make sure postage is in the budget!
  7. If you are doing large quantities, look into special effects like metallics and letterpressing. Large orders will often qualify for bulk pricing which makes special options cost effective for big weddings.