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Lauren Richel Kelly

Name: Lauren Richel Kelly
Title: Associate Art Director
Hometown: Katonah, New York
Favorite wedding color palette: Red and gray
Best planning tip: Proofread your stationery several times. The last thing you want is to find out that the ceremony address was printed incorrectly 200 times.

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Wedding Stationery: IAMPETH

Posted by Lauren Richel Kelly

IAMPETH stands for the International Association of Master Penmen, Engrossers, and Teachers of Handwriting. (Try to say that ten times fast!) Simply put, its a nonprofit association dedicated …

Wedding Stationery: Grapevine Paperie

Posted by Lauren Richel Kelly

Looking for a stationer who really gets you? Perhaps Grapevine’s Karen Bartolomei is your gal. She’s all about unique, colorful designs that capture a wedding’s vibe and spirit. Her …

Wedding Stationery: Dutch Door Press

Posted by Lauren Richel Kelly

San Francisco-based stationery company Dutch Door Press has a unique style. Founded in 2006 by two friends, Anna Branning and Mara Murphy, the company produces a line of …

Wedding Stationery: Ice Cream Social

Posted by Lauren Richel Kelly

Ice Cream Social, a Brooklyn-based design company, is one of my new favorite companies specializing in print media. It was started by two friends who share a love for beautiful …

Love It! Stationery from Dwell Studio

Posted by Lauren Richel Kelly

I hope you’re already familiar with Dwell Studio — they’re a favorite of mine for all things home-related. I’m excited to tell you that they’ve just debuted their …

Stationery Inspiration: A Deux

Posted by Lauren Richel Kelly

I’d love to introduce you to A Deux — a great Boston based stationery company that never repeats a design. Guess what that means? Each bride’s invitation suite …

Love It! Gus and Ruby Letterpress

Posted by Lauren Richel Kelly

I’m originally from the Berkshires, so I was excited to see Gus and Ruby Letterpress, a brand-new stationery and invitation boutique, opening up in the beautiful and historic …

Stationery Inspiration: Pear Tree Greetings

Posted by Lauren Richel Kelly

Pear Tree Greetings is an online stationery company that offers high-quality personalized and affordable designs. All of their offerings are printed on 100-percent post-consumer recycled cardstock, and they fill …