Scribble Studio

Scribble Studio is a creative studio in New York City that produces hand-painted wedding invitations. Owner and lifelong artist Yemithsu Dure-Sharashenidze works on bespoke calligraphy pieces designed around each couple.

The style

The work is characterized by dynamic, luxurious details, intricate lines and soft curves, and the style continues to evolve. The studio designs custom invitations, as well as menus, place cards, programs and RSVP cards. Save-the-date and thank-you cards are also available.

Why they suit LGBTQ+ couples

Scribble Studio is LGBTQ+-owned. Custom stationery avoids the stock wording and imagery built for a bride and groom. You can set the names, the order and the phrasing yourselves, and the artist designs around them.

Building a stationery suite

• Start with save-the-dates, then the invitation, followed by programs and menus.
• Order place cards once your seating plan is final.
• Ask how many proofs are included and how corrections are handled.
• Check how long hand-painting takes, and build in time for printing and mailing.
• Decide on a mailing date, usually several weeks before the wedding.

Working with an artist

Bring your venue, palette and a few images of paper or art you like. Share your guest count so the studio can price and plan a run. Hand-painted work is slower than printed work, so book early. If you have a tight budget, ask whether hand-painting can be used on a feature piece, such as the invitation, with simpler items elsewhere.

Area

The studio is based in New York City and can work with couples remotely, but confirm this with the owner.

Common questions

Can the studio make menus and place cards?

Yes. Menus, place cards, programs and RSVP cards are available.