"The details are not the details. They MAKE the design"
- charles Eames
After designing invitations and stationery for over 300 weddings in the past 14+ years, I’ve come to truly appreciate the impact of the little details. While invitations, place cards, menus, signage, and other stationery may not take center stage on your big day, I believe it’s these thoughtful touches that elevate the entire event.
I also understand that the process isn’t just about creating beautiful designs—it’s about valuing your time. Planning a wedding is busy enough, so I’ve developed a streamlined, stress-free process with clear timelines to ensure your invitations are sent on time and your wedding day stationery arrives well in advance for your planners to review and set up.
My goal isn’t just to create stunning invitations and accessories, but to make the entire experience enjoyable and easy for you!
My job is to not only create beautiful invitations and accessories . . .
I want it to be EASY and FUN!
The first step in creating your perfect wedding stationery is learning all about you, your love story and your vision for your wedding! We’ll start with a video call or in person meeting to dive into your ideas, the look and feel you’re dreaming of, and the overall vibe for your wedding. We’ll talk about the stationery pieces you need, your budget, and your timeline to ensure every detail aligns perfectly for your wedding. After our conversation, I’ll put together a carefully crafted proposal and an inspiration board to help refine and bring your invitation and accessories vision to life!
Let's chat!
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the PROCESS
Ready to move forward? Once you've signed the contract and submitted your deposit, I'll dive into the design—THE FUN PART! I'll send you up to 3 rounds of digital proofs for your review: 1) Initial design concept with a few options. 2) Refined design proof. 3) Final proof
Design time!
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Final proof approved? Great! Next, I’ll confirm your final quantities and then we’ll send these beauties off to print and production!
Printing & Production
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- Christine, The Soiree Studio
I absolutely love collaborating with Lauren at Four 13 Designs! Her creativity and meticulous attention to detail elevate every wedding we work on together. Lauren’s designs are nothing short of breathtaking—sophisticated, personalized, and brimming with creativity. Beyond her incredible talent, Lauren’s organization and professionalism make the planning process completely stress-free. She’s detail-oriented, reliable, and an absolute pleasure to collaborate with. For couples looking to make a lasting impression with stunning custom stationery, I can’t recommend Four 13 Designs enough!
"She’s detail-oriented, reliable, and an absolute pleasure to collaborate with"
what some of my Favorite planners HAVE TO SAY
- Jeni, Gemini Event Planning
Four 13 Designs is our go to graphic designer and expert for luxury paperie, with everything from elegant invitations, to unique seating displays, creative menus and placecards and everything in between. Having worked together for 8 years, I never cease to be amazed at the beauty Lauren creates and the unique styles she produces for each client. Being local to the Vail Valley, our clients also love meeting with Lauren in person to see the options tactically and beyond the computer screen. We look forward to many more great years together!
"Having worked together for 8 years, I never cease to be amazed at the beauty Lauren creates"
what some of my Favorite planners HAVE TO SAY
- Ebs, Distinctive Mountain Events
As a wedding planner, working with Lauren is an absolute dream. Her attention to detail, creative designs, and ability to bring a couple's vision to life make the entire process seamless and, most importantly, leave the clients beyond happy. She is not only professional and timely but also genuinely passionate about creating stunning stationery that perfectly sets the tone for the big day. From the invitations to the day-of signage, everything is beautifully crafted and a hit with the guests. I always recommend Lauren and Four 13 Designs!
“working with Lauren is an ABSOLUTE DREAM”
what some of my Favorite planners HAVE TO SAY
- Jill, Snapdragon Celebrations
I love working with Lauren! She has an incredible combination of organization and creativity that makes her stand out. Her attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality invitations and paperie on schedule make her the best in the business.
“I love working with Four 13 Designs”