about emma j
Owner of emma j design, designer, Emily McCarthy’s approach is fresh, young and chic. Her company offers custom invitations, couture letterpress wedding invitations, corporate branding, product and fabric design. Emily's products have been seen on the Today Show, The Knot, Savannah Weddings, Savannah Magazine and her profile was featured in Skirt Magazine.
It all starts with the proposal, right? Your wedding paper and personal stationery can set the tone of your event while also representing you and your individual brand. Whether your wedding invitations represent the setting of your nuptials or your stationery represents your favorite color of blue, it is important to design a custom product so that it is unique. No two people, styles or events are alike so why should your paper be any different? In a time of technology-driven communication, it is important to continue the tradition of a hand-written note. Who doesn’t love receiving a beautifully lined envelope and letterpressed card?
When it comes to weddings, it is important to establish the location and style of your wedding before beginning your invitation design. We want to design your wedding invitation wardrobe to coordinate with your upcoming event. We also want your papers to symbolize you as a couple and what better way to get to know you than with the details of your wedding! In your initial proposal, we will discuss your overall vision for your paper products. Be prepared with your color palette, inspirational images and fabric swatches so that we can ensure all of your items coordinate properly with your wedding. We will discuss all of the opportunities from beginning to end, including your save the dates, personal stationery, wedding invitations…all the way down to the programs and favor tags. Because our process is completely custom, the possibilities are endless. It is important to keep in mind that there are multiple designs and opportunities available beyond what brides have done in the past and what you see in the portfolio. Between the array of colors available, paper choices and custom graphics, your wedding can be as unique as you are! Although we will discuss preliminary ideas for your wedding, it is important to remember that details can change over your wedding planning process. It is important to begin with a rough plan and secure the details over the next few months of planning.