"My love for picturesque landscapes, handsome architecture, florals/plants, and fine art are forms that genuinely inspire me and define my design aesthetic. From hand-drawn wedding venues to hand-painted florals and botanical line art, creating these artful pieces are so enjoyable and nostalgic. It simply feels natural and authentic".
established 2009
- Diane Holdsambeck -
(Stationer & Artist)
We are very passionate about our work and love getting to know our sweet couples. Getting to know you is an important part of our Creative Process because our passion is to design meaningful stationery.
We genuinely love every aspect of a project, from client consultation to individually handling & crafting each artful piece. Yes, each piece is individually crafted in our studio from start to finish! We are a full-service, luxury boutique stationery studio and everything is done in-house. From watercolor painting, hand drawn illustrations, graphic design, hand calligraphy, assembly, fulfillment, to printing. Our ability to professionally handle all aspects of design, allows for great attention to detail. We take on a limited number of custom projects per year to ensure every project gets our full attention to detail.
designed with passion & crafted with care
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INVEST
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1- PRINTING: Digital, Letterpress, and Foil printing.
2- CUSTOM DESIGN & SEMI-CUSTOM offerings
3- ENVELOPE ADDRESSING: Hand Calligraphy, Digitally Printed, Brush Lettering and unique Address Labels.
4- ENVELOPE LINERS: Liners are a great way to add color, texture, artistry, and personalization.
5-CUSTOM ARTWORK: Watercolor Painting, Hand Drawn Illustrations, Wedding Monograms, Hand-Painted Aisle Runners, and Signage. All our monograms are individually hand drawn or hand-painted.
6-POSTAGE OPTIONS: We can curate a set of vintage stamps or pair them with some USPS stamps!
7-WAX SEAL OPTIONS: We can design a custom wax seal or choose from one of our available options from our personal vintage collection!
8- FULFILLMENT SERVICES: "White Glove Service". Let us handle EVERY tedious task. Relax and be worry free! We will address, assemble, stuff, seal, and mail your invitations!
9- MAP CARD DESIGN: Map cards are beautiful, artful pieces that are functional and informative.
10-FULL COLLECTION: In a Full Collection, all pieces are cohesive in theme, style, color, & type face. In a Full Collection, we design your save the dates, wedding invitations and day-of paper goods. Your day-of paper goods may entail Program, Menu, Place Card, Escort Card and Table Number, but are not limited to.
*A Partial Collection means you do not need save the dates.
OUR SERVICES
What is Custom?
Custom means we design one-of-a-kind stationery that is original and unique to your personal style and your event details.
What is Semi-Custom?
All our designs shown in our Portfolio are considered Semi-Custom because it's a pre-existing design that we can personalize to fit your style and needs. We can modify colors, type face, wording, and add/eliminate fine details.
Do you have a storefront and are you available to meet?
We do not have a storefront. Yes, I am available to meet local clients in the Fairhope, Alabama and surrounding areas.
I love one of your digitally printed suites on handmade paper but would like it letter-pressed on Lettra paper. Is this possible?
Yes! We can print on any paper type and in any print method.
What is the average turnaround time for a Semi-Custom order?
Turnaround varies pending paper type, print method, and fine details. Please inquire for an estimated timeline on your project. ***Due to current supply shortages and limited availability, please allow flexibility in timelines.
What is the average turnaround time for a Custom order?
Turnaround varies per project. It's best to allow for as much time as possible. Please inquire for an estimated timeline on your project. ***Due to current supply shortages and limited availability, please allow flexibility in timelines.
What is a Full Collection?
A Full Collection is a cohesive set of stationery pieces that match in theme, color, style, and type face. A Full Collection includes save the date, wedding invitation and day-of paper goods.
Can you do personalized napkins, cups, and koozies?
Yes! We can design and provide matching party-ware items.
What are day-of paper goods?
Day-of paper goods are items such as ceremony programs, menus, place cards, escort cards, seating chart, table numbers, signage, thank you note cards, vow books, welcome brochure, favor tags, and weekend itinerary cards.
Do you sell digital files?
We do not sell digital files. Our business & passion is to provide you with a finished product. Printed paper goods.
FAQs
Custom Art/Custom Design:
All custom art/custom design created by My Lady Dye, Inc. is property of My Lady Dye, Inc. and may be used for portfolio or marketing purposes. My Lady Dye, Inc. has the right to re-use the custom art/custom design created for your wedding paper and add it to their semi-custom offerings for re-use/re-sale to future clients.
Handmade Goods:
The beauty of handmade products resides within each handmade item. Each item is similar but not identical & may have imperfections. These imperfections are valued as unique character. With handmade goods such as hand-dyed silk ribbon and handmade paper, minor variations are to be expected.
Hand Calligraphy:
Hand written calligraphy is an art form that is appreciated for its organic quality and variances in letter form, strokes, line weight, and flourishes.
Minor variations are to be expected and the appearance of each hand-written address will change depending on letter and word count.
Payment:
Final payment must be completed & processed before we can ship your order or mail out your invitations.
Returns/Exchanges/Refunds:
No returns, no exchanges & no refunds, due to the fact that all items are customized and handcrafted. All payments are non-refundable.
Shipping:
All orders are shipped via UPS Next Day with tracking number and full insurance. Once an order is shipped, we are no longer responsible for its handling. We are not responsible for any lost, missing, delayed, or damaged products incurred during shipment.
Copyrights:
All documents, digital files, products, images, styling, and lettering designed/presented/proposed & provided by My Lady Dye Inc. during the Creative Process, are copyright and intellectual property of My Lady Dye, Inc. 2022.
All documents, digital files, products, images, styling, and lettering designed/presented/proposed & provided by My Lady Dye
on this website, are copyright and intellectual property of My Lady Dye, Inc. 2022.
All documents, digital files, products, images, styling, and lettering purchased with a non-exclusive license may only be used for your personal use/printing purposes. The documents, digital files, products, images, styling, and lettering purchased MAY NOT be altered, copied, edited, reproduced, or resold, for any reason(s). The documents, digital files, products, images, styling, and lettering purchased MAY NOT be provided to any other Stationer, Designer, Printer or Artist for copyright purposes.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Diane Holdsambeck is a talented Stationer & Artist with a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture. She has 14 years of experience designing wedding stationery. She has extensive knowledge and expertise in digital printing and foil printing on unique paper types. She specializes in watercolor and has an eye for design, color and pairing of fine details. Her skills acquired as a Landscape Designer has carried over in her work as a Stationer and is prevalent in the custom map cards, venue illustrations, venue paintings, and botanical/floral artwork. She loves the whimsy of modern calligraphy and loves the chemistry of mixing up beautiful blends of color, whether it's a watercolor or an ink for calligraphing. She handles all aspects of the business from design, assembly, printing, client correspondence, to marketing and everything in-between.
She loves family time with her husband and 3 children (ages 7, 9, and 10). Cherishes her friends & family. Enjoys reality TV, sports, the beach and draft beers. Favorite foods are sushi, porterhouse steak, crab, and Vietnamese. She is a true believer in "everything happens for a reason".
Photo by Hannah Roberts Photography