Couture Invitation Design

LAURA M COLLINS DESIGNS is a couture invitation design studio specializing in elegant, luxurious, invitations using the finest papers, fabrics, trims and printing methods. The studio began in 2001 focuses on the high-end, couture client. Laura M Collins Designs has clients in many countries including the US, UK, Canada, Israel, and Australia, to name a few.

BROOKLYN BORN & BRED, Laura moved to Colorado in 1997. In 2005, Laura fulfilled a lifelong vision by moving to beautiful Taos, New Mexico. Working from a studio on her property, Laura creates designs while viewing the same spectacular vistas as such legendary artists as Georgia O'Keeffe and R.C. Gorman.

COLLABORATING WITH highly skilled fabricators, calligraphers, letterpress and engraving printers, fabric mills, jewelry designers, and other artisans allows you to bring together all elements of your invitation concept. Laura personally works one-on-one with each client to ensure that every aspect of the order is attended to, every detail realized.

PRICING: Minimum orders are $1500. Estimates are provided in accordance with each client's specifications. Sample purchase is credited to your order when received back in reusable condition. Please call for a customized quote.

TIMELINE TO ORDER: Certain Signature Line designs can be shipped in as little as 8 weeks. For custom orders, optimal results are achieved with 12-16 weeks of design and production time prior to ship date. Now accepting orders for events through 4/2009. EXPEDITE ORDERS are available on certain designs only, on a limited basis.

OTHER SERVICES: Assembly & Mailout Service ~ Master Calligraphy Services ~ Save the Date, Thank yous, Programs, Menus, Place Cards, Napkins ~ Custom Designed Jeweled Embellishements ~ Custom Monograms ~ Custom Envelopes & Linings ~ Handmade WaxSeals ~ Non-English Language Printing ~ Custom Maps, and of course, our world-class personalized service. Only the finest printing methods are used: offset lithography, letterpress, engraving, embossing, foil stamping, silkscreening, and thermography.