Portrait of watercolor wedding stationery artist Vanya Halsey in her art studio.

Hi, I’m Vanya Halsey.

Growing up, there wasn’t a lot of art around me but I distinctly remember being enamored with every little bit that came my way. I would save my pocket money to buy and collect greeting cards, I’d stare at the bathroom wallpaper for ages, and savor every picture book I could get my hands on. I didn’t have the words for it, but the dream of designing stationery was taking root in me.

As the years went on, I never stopped painting. I’ve found that I’m happiest when creating for others - a handmade birthday card for my best friend, a drawing for my niece, or a felt birthday crown for my daughter.

This has naturally led me to the world of wedding stationery design. To see my work as a part of your special day is truly a dream come true and a gift I do not take lightly. Art is meant to bring us joy! I cherish every opportunity to do so.

Let's chat!

the process

Every event we host is designed with intention, from the atmosphere we create to the way each session flows.

01
Initial call and booking

After receiving your inquiry, I reach out to you to book a call for us to get to know each other and talk over your vision for the project.

You then receive a quote. Once you transfer a 50% deposit, I begin working on your designs.

At this stage, I come up with a variety of ideas and present you with sketches for you to review and choose from. This is the point at which you can make big changes and I can make sure we’re going in the right creative direction.

02
Ideas and sketching

After the sketches are agreed upon and finalized, I move on to creating the final artwork. Once complete, you will receive high-resolution, print-ready files.

At the moment, I do not offer printing services, which is reflected in the pricing of my work. Since I work with clients worldwide, I find that this greatly simplifies the process, as it illuminates the potential for shipping issues as well as time delays.

03
Receiving your files

Let's work together

FAQs

  • At this time, I only offer digital print-ready files. I do not provide printing services.

    Once your design is complete, you'll receive high-resolution, professionally prepared files that you can take to the printer of your choice or upload to an online printing service.

  • You'll receive digital files tailored to your chosen stationery, which may include:

    • Print-ready PDF files

    • High-resolution JPEG and/or PNG files (where appropriate)

    • Files set up to the correct dimensions with bleed where required

    Everything is carefully prepared so your printer has what they need to produce beautiful results.

  • All of my artworks are hand-painted with watercolor, color pencils, and ink, and are then scanned and digitally arranged to form the final design.

    This allows me to make changes in the composition and experiment until I find the perfect arrangement.

  • No. The final artwork is supplied as finished, print-ready files and isn't intended to be edited.

    If you need any changes before final delivery, just let me know - I'm happy to make revisions during the design process according to our agreement.

  • Every project is different and includes a different amount of designs with varying levels of complexity.

    As my example package options show, pricing typically starts at €400 on the low end for 2 pieces of stationery. Full invitation suites are €700 and up.

    To get a precise quote, please fill out the enquiry form and I will reach out to book a call to discuss your particular project.

  • The design process has 3 main stages:

    • Initial call - After you’ve filled out the enquiry form, I’ll reach out to you within 2 business days to book a video call. During the call we can discuss the details of your project, including you budget, timeline, number of pieces you want, and any ideas you might have. After, I send you a final quote. I require a 30% deposit to start work on your project.

    • Sketching phase - Once the deposit’s been paid, I get down to sketching out various ideas and options for you. This is the stage at which you can make changes and requests before the designs are finalized.

    • You receive your files - At the end, I send you digital print-ready files of your custom wedding stationery. Please note that at this time I do not offer print services.

  • Due to the bespoke nature of the work, I do not offer refunds.

  • You can expect the designs to be finished within 4-6 weeks, depending on the amount of pieces needed, their complexity, and how quickly we can settle on a final sketch.

  • Yes, I offer rush orders for an additional fee, if I have the availability. Don’t hesitate to reach to me and we’ll probably be able to work something out.