Printed Curiosities

Printed Curiosities is a wedding decor company in Chicago, Illinois, built around 3D printing. Its pieces include personalized centerpieces, table settings, cake toppers and signage, all designed with customization in mind.

LGBTQ+ couples

Printed Curiosities is LGBTQ+-owned. Because the pieces are made to order, you can ask for shapes, names and figures that reflect your relationship, with no need to adapt a catalog designed for a bride and groom. That is especially appealing for cake toppers, which are hard to find for same-sex couples.

What to expect

• Personalized centerpieces
• Table settings and table accents
• Cake toppers
• Signage
• Designs that can be matched to colors and themes

How 3D-printed decor works

A piece is designed digitally, printed in layers and finished by hand. That allows shapes that are difficult to carve or mold, such as lattices, lettering or detailed silhouettes. Ask about materials, finishes and colors, and whether pieces can be painted to match your palette.

Planning tips

Order early, since custom work involves design, printing and finishing. Bring your colors, venue photos and a list of the items you need. Check sizes against your tables, and ask how the pieces are packed and transported. If you want to keep your decor afterward, ask how to care for it.

Decor beyond the table

Printed pieces can share a motif, such as a monogram or a pattern, across your signs, centerpieces and cake topper. Ask about combining them into one design language so the room feels cohesive.

Questions to ask

### Can pieces carry our names or initials?

Personalization is central to the offering, so share your wording early and ask to see a proof.

### Can the decor be reused?

Printed items are often durable, so ask how they hold up and whether they work as keepsakes.