Two Decades of Designing Memories

At Little Black Dress Paperie, we specialize in crafting luxury invitations that reflect the essence of your celebration. Two decades later, we have never lost our passion for the art of beautiful design—exquisite papers, sophisticated typography, and luxurious materials that embody the unique personalities of our clients.

Our boutique approach allows us to focus on perfection, providing you with a seamless, white-glove service so you can enjoy the excitement leading up to your wedding day with confidence. Every piece we create is thoughtfully designed and expertly crafted to tell your unique story.

Exclusivity is at the heart of everything we do. By limiting the number of weddings we accept each year, we’re able to provide a truly bespoke experience for each couple. You’ll work directly with our founder and creative team, ensuring every detail is meticulously tailored to your vision. The result is more than just an invitation—it’s an artfully designed suite of stationery that extends into every detail of your event, from menus to place cards to custom signage

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Testimonials

I couldn't be happier with Little Black Dress for our wedding invitations and day of materials. The invitations were absolutely stunning, with a classic and timeless design and high-quality materials that exceeded our expectations. Patty and her team were incredibly attentive to our preferences and made sure every detail was perfect. Our guests were equally impressed, and we received numerous compliments on the exquisite invitations. Overall, this stationary service made a significant contribution to the elegance of our wedding day. I highly recommend!

Erin Frates

Patty and her team at LBDP are a dream! We hired LBDP for all of our wedding day stationery needs (save the dates, invites, day-of items, thank you notes) and everything was produced to perfection. Her design team is also incredibly talented and was a pleasure to work with throughout the process. The end result truly speaks for itself -- not only did we love our stationery but we received so many compliments from our friends and family as well! I will absolutely be using LBDP for future stationery needs and would recommend Patty's services time and time again!

Dana Ranney

We used Little Black Dress Paperie for our wedding Save the Dates, Invitations, and Day of Signage.  It was so much fun working with Peggy and Patty to make our vision come to life.  They are both so talented.  We received endless compliments on our unique invitations! LBDP was super communicative during the process and the turnaround time to receive your prints is rather fast. Even when there was a misprint, they made sure to remedy the mistake quickly. I highly recommend working with LBDP if you want to make a statement with your paper products and have fun while doing it!

Audrey Lowe

WOW ... The Little Black Dress Paperie Team ... We can't say enough good things about them. We love our save the dates and invitations and we have been getting so many complements on them. They definitely set the tone for the wedding, so much so, no one wants to miss it! They are also doing our menus, escort wall, place cards and all our signage. We can't wait to see how they turn out! All these well thought out details sure make all the difference. Thanks LBD!

Marie Heal

Peggy and Patty are the duo you never knew you needed! Peggy is creative, responsive and patient! Delivers nothing but the best and is bringing our vision to life! I will never go anywhere else but Little Black Dress for all my invite needs.

Gina Caruso

I’ve worked with Patty and Little Black Dress for many years professionally - they do truly stunning work! When it came time for my own wedding invitations, there was no question who to go to! Patty, Christine and team are incredible. They have made the wedding invitation process so easy and fun. We just sent out our invites and received so many compliments. I cannot wait to order the rest of our printed wedding materials. We recommend Little Black Dress 10x over again! Thank you, LBD!

Amanda Gazi

Our Process

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CONSULTATION

Your journey with us begins with a complimentary consultation, where creativity and collaboration come to life. Whether in our Morristown studio, over the phone, via video chat, or by email, we’ll discuss your vision, style, timeline, and budget. Together, we’ll craft a detailed wish list that reflects every element you desire for your stationery suite. After our meeting, you will receive a comprehensive proposal, complete with design specifications and an itemized estimate for each service. In-studio consultations typically last 45 minutes to 1 hour, giving us ample time to explore your ideas in depth.

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GETTING STARTED

Once you’re ready to move forward, we require a 50% deposit to begin the design process. This ensures that your project is prioritized and sets the foundation for a collaborative journey. You’ll be paired with a dedicated graphic designer who will oversee every detail from concept to completion, ensuring continuity and personalized service. As your vision evolves, you’re welcome to adjust the scope of the project, with any additional services reflected in the final invoice.

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CONTENT + DESIGN

With all your details in hand, our design team will begin crafting your custom digital proof. Please allow 5-7 business days for this phase, as we carefully bring your vision to life. During this time, you’ll have the opportunity to provide feedback and request revisions. We offer unlimited color digital proofs to ensure every element is perfect before final approval. Once you’re completely satisfied, we will finalize the invoice and request your guest list in our provided Excel template.

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PRODUCTION

Once the final proof is approved and the remaining balance is paid, we’ll begin production. Each invitation is meticulously crafted, using the highest-quality printing methods to ensure flawless results. Our production timelines are as follows:

  • Digital & Thermography Printing: 15 business days from final proof approval and payment confirmation.

  • Letterpress & Foil Press Printing: 25 business days from final proof approval and payment confirmation.

During production, we maintain close communication, ensuring that every detail is executed to perfection.

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DELIVERY

When your stationery is complete, we take the utmost care in packaging and preparing it for pick up or delivery. We offer worldwide delivery through DHL/UPS. Shipping costs are added to the final invoice.

Please note that while we do not offer mailing services, we are committed to ensuring that your invitations reach you safely. Once the suites are delivered, their distribution and any further handling will be the responsibility of the client. We kindly remind clients that we cannot be held responsible for any damages, delays, or losses caused by the postal service chosen for mailing invitations.

Techniques

  • FOILING STAMPING

    Foil stamping is a specialty printing process that uses heat, pressure, metal dies, and metallic foil film. The process results in a shiny, lustrous finish.

  • LETTERPRESS

    Letterpress is a process that involves ink applied to the surface of metal type which is then pressed against paper. The finished product has a tactical quality with an indentation where the type was pressed against the paper.

  • MATTE & METALLIC THEMOGRAPHY

    Our Signature printing method is an artisan hand-printed process that t uses soft, synthetic dies to layer inks for a raised effect. It produces a similar result to engraving but does not bruise the paper. Ink colors, both matte and metallic, appear rich and vibrant.

  • DIGITAL FLAT PRINTING

    Digital printing is the most versatile and affordable print method, which makes it an easy choice for many design projects. With endless (literally!) color options, and luxurious papers, digital printing has advanced itself beyond the tacky high-gloss photo printing of years past. As the most affordable print method available, digital printing is also a popular choice for budget-conscious brides looking to have beautiful wedding invitations without the cost of fine printing.

  • EMBOSSING & DEBOSSING

    These techniques involve pressing into paper. Embossing results in a raised surface, with the design higher than the surrounding paper area. Debating creates an indent, or depression, into the paper. There’s no ink involved and typically these techniques are used to highlight a special design or monogram to the paper.

  • DIE-CUTTING

    Die cutting is sure to wow any guest with the precision and details you can only achieve with this method. From intricate patterns to simple shapes, die cutting is a great way to enhance your wedding stationery.

  • WAX SEAL

    Wax seals are the perfect embellishments for wedding invitations, seating charts, thank you notes, and so much more!  Incorporate a personalized monogram on your wax seal for that personal touch!!

  • LUXURY BEVEL & EDGE-PAINTING

    Edge painting is a process by which color is applied to the edges of the paper. This can be done in any color, including metallic inks. This technique looks best with thicker paper and is a great way to add a pop of color.

  • ENGRAVING

    Engraving is achieved by etching designs onto a copper plate, then transferring from plate to paper resulting in a detailed, raised design on the surface of the paper. This causes bruising on the backside of the paper which is different from most other printing techniques.

  • HAND CALLIGRAPHY

    We have an in house hand calligrapher that can write on almost any surface in a variety of different colors and inks.

  • DECKLED EDGING

    We are proud to offer hand-done deckled edging which gives the edges of the paper an uneven and teared look.

  • SPECIAL MATERIALS

    We pride ourselves on offering printing on virtually any material! This includes but is not limited to various types of wood, papers, glitter paper, vellum, acrylic pieces, cork, any surface you can think of!