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Luxury Wedding Invitations for Destination Weddings

Bespoke Stationery for Italy, France & UK Destination Weddings

Featured in Brides Magazine | Handmade Paper & Artisan Calligraphy



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Currently Booking 2026 & 2027 Weddings

Handmade Paper | Artisan Calligraphy | Bespoke Design

Featured in Brides Magazine & Style Me Pretty

Currently Booking 2026/2027 Weddings

Wedding Stationery Services

Choose the service that fits your wedding timeline and vision

Bespoke Invitation Suites

From £3,500

Includes custom design, handmade paper, letterpress printing and worldwide shipping

Timeline: 6-9 months

Limited to 15 commissions annually

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Semi-Custom Collections

From £1,500

Choose from our signature designs, personalised for your wedding

Timeline: 4-6 months

Available year-round

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On-The-Day Stationery

From £800

Menus, programs, place cards and signage to complete your celebration

Timeline: 3-4 months

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Schedule Consultation

30-minute design consultation | No obligation | Available worldwide via video call

Created for couples planning romantic destination weddings across Europe and beyond.

Luxury Fine Art Wedding Invitations

Anneliese & David

USA → Saint-Émilion, France

Die Cut Wedding Invitations French Chateau

Stefania & Edouard

UK → Château de Chantilly, France

Handmade Paper Wedding Invitations Lake Como

Jennifer & Stanislav

USA → Villa Pizzo, Lake Como, Italy

What We Love To Do

Luxury Fine Art Wedding Stationery For The Romantic At Heart

Luxury fine art wedding invitation suite with handmade paper, calligraphy, vintage portrait, antique frame and romantic styling by Babooche Calligraphy

We design luxury fine art wedding stationery for couples who value craftsmanship, artistry and meaningful detail.

Specialising in handmade paper wedding invitations, artisan calligraphy and heirloom-quality printing techniques, our work is created to be felt, kept and treasured.

Each suite is thoughtfully composed using handwritten calligraphy, delicate illustrations, textured handmade papers, letterpress printing and hot foil detailing. Your guests will receive an invitation that not only reflects your wedding aesthetic, but becomes a piece of art they’ll want to keep forever.

Our style is romantic, old-world inspired, European in spirit and deeply personal. Whether you need Save the Dates, bespoke invitations or fine art on-the-day stationery, we guide you through a seamless creative process and ship worldwide so you can enjoy a beautifully designed paper experience from anywhere in the US or abroad.

As Featured In

Brides Magazine | Style Me Pretty

As Seen On

Over The Moon

Brides Magazine

Wedding Sparrow

Style Me Pretty

Junebug Weddings

Destination Wedding Stationery Specialists


Romantic wedding tablescape with vintage brass candelabras, ivory candles, garden roses under glass cloche, and crystal glassware for luxury destination wedding styling by Babooche Calligraphy

Italian Villas & Tuscan Estates

From the rolling hills of Tuscany to Lake Como’s elegant shores, we create invitations that capture the romance of Italian celebrations.

We’ve designed for Villa Corsini, Villa Montanare, Villa Pizzo, Villa d’Este, Villa Cimbrone and countless Italian estates, incorporating venue illustrations, Italian botanicals, and Renaissance-inspired details.

French Châteaux & Vineyards

The grandeur of French châteaux and the charm of vineyard estates deserve stationery as refined as the setting.

We’ve created suites for Château de la Bourlie, Château de Chantilly, Château de Vallery, Saint-Émilion estates and Provence venues, featuring architectural illustrations, French florals, and classic European elegance.

English Estates & Manor Houses

From historic London venues to countryside manor houses, we design stationery with quintessentially British elegance.

We’ve designed for Kenwood House, Cotswolds estates, Scottish castles and London’s finest venues, incorporating English garden florals, heraldic details, and timeless British sophistication.

Limited Availability for 2026 | Only 15 Bespoke Commissions Accepted Annually

Complete Your Wedding

On-The-Day Wedding Stationery & Calligraphy

Every detail designed to match your invitation suite, from handwritten place cards to bespoke ceremony programs and elegant table stationery.


Wedding Menu Cards

Menu Cards

From £4.50 per guest


Wedding Place Cards

Place Cards

From £3.50 per guest


Wedding Table Numbers

Table Numbers & Names

From £7.50 per card


Wedding Fans

Wedding Fans

From £5.50 each


Wedding Ceremony Programs

Ceremony Programs

From £4.50 each


Wedding Vow Booklets

Vow Booklets

From £100 per pair

How We Create What We Love

Our Creative Process For Luxury Fine Art Wedding Invitations

1

Celebrate

We begin by celebrating your love story, your vision and the meaningful details you want your guests to experience.

2

Plan

Together we map out a cohesive design direction, working alongside your planner and creative team to ensure your stationery aligns with your wedding aesthetic.

3

Communicate

We listen carefully, refine ideas and bring clarity to every decision so the design process feels effortless and enjoyable.

4

Create

With design approved, we start crafting your suite using artisan techniques: handmade paper, calligraphy, letterpress, foil stamping and embossing.

5

Refine

Before printing begins, we send a final detailed proof so you can review the artwork, wording and layout with complete confidence.

6

Deliver

Your invitations arrive beautifully packaged and ready to send, a luxurious beginning to your wedding celebration, delivered worldwide.

Luxury die-cut wedding invitation suite with custom monogram, ornate baroque border, blue silk tassel, dusty blue envelope liner, vintage stamps and calligraphy pen by Babooche Calligraphy

Why We Do What We Love

Storytelling Through Fine Art Paper & Print

You’ve imagined your wedding day for so long and your stationery should feel just as meaningful.

We create luxury fine art wedding invitations that tell your story through hand-crafted details, bespoke artwork and the beauty of artisan paper.

Each design captures something personal: how you met, your travels together, your proposal, your heritage, your wedding location or any sentimental detail you hold dear.

Our work layers calligraphy, illustration, texture and old-world printing techniques to create something that feels romantic, emotive and timeless. Your story deserves a medium worthy of it and paper is our favourite way to honour it.



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Asha, founder and calligraphy artist of Babooche Calligraphy, luxury wedding invitation designer specializing in handmade paper and bespoke stationery for destination weddings

About

Hi, I’m Asha, an artist devoted to paper, ink and the craft of fine art wedding stationery.

Since childhood I’ve been drawn to the romance of handwritten letters, textured papers and thoughtful details. After discovering calligraphy in 2014, I fell in love with the slow, intentional movement of the nib and the beauty of artisan printmaking.

In 2017, I opened Babooche Calligraphy to create luxury handmade wedding invitations for couples who value artistry and meaning. Inspired by nature, European history and heirloom design, I combine calligraphy, letterpress, hot foil, embossing and handmade paper to create work that feels timeless and deeply personal.

Every Invitation Handcrafted Using Traditional Artisan Techniques & Heirloom-Quality Materials

Artisan calligraphy with gold wax seal and vintage pen on handmade paper for luxury wedding invitations by Babooche Calligraphy

Handwritten Calligraphy

Handmade paper selection with deckled edges, custom calligraphy and embossed details for luxury wedding invitation suites by Babooche Calligraphy

Handmade Paper

Letterpress printing process with deep impression on handmade paper for luxury wedding invitations by Babooche Calligraphy

Letterpress Printing

Hot foil stamping machine applying gold foil to luxury wedding invitations on handmade paper by Babooche Calligraphy

Hot Foil Stamping

Let’s Create Something Beautiful

Ready To Begin Your Bespoke Wedding Stationery?

We accept only 15 bespoke commissions annually to ensure every couple receives our complete attention and artistry.

Schedule a complimentary consultation to discuss your wedding vision, explore design possibilities and discover how we can create heirloom invitations that honour your story.



Schedule Your Complimentary Consultation

Currently Booking 2026 & 2027 Weddings | Limited Availability

Kind Words From Destination Wedding Couples

“I feel so lucky to have stumbled across this beautiful business. I just finished sending out my wedding invitations after the most wonderful creative experience with Asha. I’ve already received so many messages from friends and family saying they can’t get over them, and they’re the nicest wedding invites they’ve ever received! The quality is just gorgeous. Can’t recommend enough…so so talented!”

Niamh & Ray

Borgo Di Tragliata, Italy

“Asha created the most beautiful stationery set and day-of event paper goods for our three day destination wedding in Cyprus. Her incredible attention to detail, constant communication and commitment to getting it ‘perfect’ was amazing. She took our ideas and elevated them beyond what I could imagine. Her work brought our whole wedding together. All of our friends and family commented continuously on how impactful our stationery was!”

Elaine & Ross

The Anassa, Cyprus

“It was an absolute pleasure working with Asha on our wedding stationery. Such an easy process from start to finish. We loved the design ideas, the attention to detail given to each element and most importantly, how personal the experience was! Asha, thank you for playing your part in making our wedding day incredibly special. Everything turned out beautifully and we cannot thank you enough!”

An & Adam

Kenwood House, London

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do luxury destination wedding invitations cost?

Bespoke invitation suites start from £3,500 and include custom design, handmade paper, letterpress printing, calligraphy, and worldwide shipping. Semi-custom collections start from £1,500. On-the-day stationery starts from £800.

How far in advance should I order destination wedding invitations?

For bespoke invitation suites, we recommend booking 6-9 months before your wedding date. Semi-custom collections require 4-6 months. We accept only 15 bespoke commissions annually, so early booking is essential.

Do you ship wedding stationery internationally?

Yes! We ship worldwide and specialize in destination weddings across Europe. We’ve created suites for couples getting married in Italy (Villa Pizzo, Lake Como), France (Château de Chantilly, Saint-Émilion), and the UK (Kenwood House, Cotswolds).

What’s included in a bespoke wedding invitation suite?

A bespoke suite includes custom design, bespoke illustrations (venue, map, monogram), handmade paper, artisan calligraphy, letterpress printing, hot foil stamping, embossing, envelope addressing, assembly, and worldwide shipping with unlimited revisions.

Can you create custom venue illustrations for my invitation?

Absolutely! Custom venue illustrations are one of our specialties. Whether you’re getting married at an Italian villa, French château, or English manor house, we create detailed watercolor or line art illustrations. We’ve illustrated Villa Pizzo, Château de Chantilly, Villa Corsini, and countless other European estates.

What printing techniques do you use?

We specialize in luxury printing techniques including letterpress (deep impression printing), hot foil stamping (gold, silver, copper, rose gold), embossing, debossing, and digital printing on handmade paper. We work with master printers across Europe.

Do you work with wedding planners and venues?

Yes! We regularly collaborate with wedding planners, coordinators, and venues across Europe. We’re happy to work alongside your planning team to ensure your stationery coordinates with florals, decor, and overall wedding aesthetic.

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