Creating a Custom Wedding

Headed Bliss
Article: Silk chiffon headband with handmade flower and vintage-button detail by Joy Teiken for Joynoelle.
Why Go Custom? Whether you desire a traditional chapel- or cathedral-length veil, or a more progressive headpiece, this grand dame of bridal accessories must complement your hairstyle, gown, and personality. While a traditional veil will never go out of style, a headpiece that incorporates silk chiffon, lace, and costume jewels gives it a modern look.
Find It:
Joynoelle, 312 W. 42nd St., Mpls., 612-209-7822. Custom designs start at $150.
L’atelier Couture, 493 Selby Ave., St. Paul, 651-602-9492. Custom designs start at $150.
Che Bella, 611 Grand Ave., St. Paul, 651-209-8822. Custom designs start at $65.

Something Blue
Article: Double-breasted suit with Super 120’s windowpane glitter weave and custom-made cotton shirt by Top Shelf; tie by Holland and Sherry, available through Top Shelf.
Why Go Custom? Why should the bride get to have all the fun? A custom formal suit or tuxedo allows a discerning groom to select the fabric, cut, and colors of his wedding wear. Many men who go custom do so because they like the idea of having something that they can treasure for life, rather than renting something that has little meaning. Plus, if the groom chooses a custom formal suit, which differs from the tuxedo only in that it doesn’t include satin lapels, it can easily transition into his wardrobe.
Find It:
Top Shelf, 3040 Lyndale Ave. S., Mpls., 612-824-2800. Custom wedding suit start at $1,200 and custom wedding tuxedos start at $1,350.

Letterpress
Article: Letterpress invitation and menu cards, by Jennifer Norman Studio (middle) and Studio on Fire.
Why Go Custom? Letterpress dates back to the fifteenth century and has seen a resurgence in the past ten years. Letterpress has a contemporary look and can accommodate different decorative elements, including crisp lines, patterns, graphics, and typography.
Find It:
Studio on Fire, 1621 Hennepin Ave. E., Mpls., 612-379-3000. Custom letterpress services start at $300.
Jennifer Norman Studio, 651-653-3809. Custom letterpress starts at $700 for 100 units.

Handwriting
Article: Crystal Kluge provided the hand lettering throughout this feature and the other wedding features in this issue.
Why Go Custom? Hiring a calligrapher not only saves you from countless hours bent over a table of blank cards, but it also assures that everything is executed perfectly.
Find It:
Rosann Konieczny, 763-221-4584. Hand lettering starts at $2 each for outer envelopes.
Kathy Moon, 763-588-1100, hand lettering starts at $1 per outer envelope.
Crystal Kluge, 612-377-2983. Hand lettering starts at $2.75 per outer envelope.

RSVP
Article: Invitation by Crazy Daisy Design.
Why Go Custom? Obviously all wedding invitations are custom to some degree, but more and more couples are choosing to go with artisan-designed invitations for their wedding day. The artisan approach allows the bride and groom to choose the paper and printing techniques, as well as the type of cards they’d like in their set—save the date, invitation, RSVP, map and directions, et cetera. Engraving is the most popular printing choice for custom pieces, but thermography is a budget-friendly option that offers similar results.
Find It:
Apiary Designs, 612-270-2960. Custom designs start at $700 for 100 units.
Crazy Daisy Design, 612-827-2121. Custom designs start at $1,000 for 100 units.
Jennifer Norman Studio, 651-653-3809. Custom designs start at $500 for 100 units.