Northerly Design

Northerly Design is a design and printing studio in Traverse City, Michigan. It handles all sorts of print work, and wedding stationery is a favorite. The team invites couples to stop by or get in touch to talk through invitation plans.

LGBTQ+ couples

Northerly Design is LGBTQ+-owned. Stationery is one of the easiest places to make a wedding feel personal, from the wording of the invitation to how the hosts are named. A local studio that you can visit in person makes those choices simpler.

What to bring to a first meeting

• Your guest count and the likely mailing date
• Venue name and any color palette
• Wording ideas, including how you want to be named
• Examples of paper, type or artwork that you like

Planning the suite

Start with the save the date, then the invitation, response card and any day-of items such as programs, menus and place cards. Ask for a proof before printing and read every name, date and address aloud. A second reader is useful. Allow time for revisions, printing and mailing, and remember that overseas guests need their invitations earlier.

Why a print studio helps

A studio that designs and prints in one place can adjust a layout quickly and show you real paper stock. Ask about envelope options, return address printing and whether the team can match your colors across invitations and signage.

Where they work

Northerly Design is in Traverse City in northern Michigan, and the team welcomes visits. For couples farther away, ask whether files can be proofed by email.