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Cork and Chambers

Custom watercolor, calligraphy and design. We crate any custom creation you can think of - invitation, stationery, banners, table numbers, menus, programs, etc.

12/28/2024

Layers work well - especially when we are add our custom cloth menus with wedding branding colors.

Shout out to our vendor friends:
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OFFICIANT: PASTOR KEITH
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12/21/2024

We believe that inspiration is everywhere. You can find it in the pages of magazines or in the textures and colors of a bedroom or a bathroom. It could be in the shades of your favorite sunset or the landscape of your travels. You pull from it a pallet of mood, vibrations, colors and ultimately a feeling you get from looking at it.

Take this beach glass - it’s varied, unique, eclectic. It’s modern yet old world. It’s colorful yet muted. It’s fun and expected. It allows your eye to move through it jumping from one element to the next.

If we were to design an invitation we would be sure to create pieces that drew the eye around the flat lay. Some with lots of color and some intentionally muted. We’d probably cut a few edges off in various elements to bring in a geometric shape to it.

What other suggestions would you make to this?

12/20/2024

Holiday festivities are finally here and we are so excited for an extended break. Our to do list is long and we cannot wait to check things off:

1. Wrap presents
2. 2025 goals and intentions planning
3. Set up for launch of new product in 2025
4. Set up and launch of a new giveaway
5. Deepen our partnerships and collaborations with vendor friends

Besides rest are some ways you’ll be using this break?

11/08/2024

A few of our favorite things:
- family dinner dates while our kids play with race cars and ramps
- sending IG videos back and forth to each other of ideas
- Google Meets with our couples to plan, dream and design
- networking and collaborating with other vendor friends in person
- Mac and Cheese
- coffee shops
- Taylor Swift (obviously)
- reading
- daydreaming and scheming

What are a few of your favorite things?!

10/23/2024

Flower forward invitations. Venue featured in watercolor. Vibrant and Elegant. Check out our recent blog post that features Emily and Joey’s Hershey Garden wedding.

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09/08/2024

PRO TIP: always plan for florals on your welcome sign and seating chart if you want to make a stunning impacts and cohesively bring your florals and invitations into one ah ha moment.

These stunning blooms from took our rentals box and foam core signage for Emily and Damian to another world!

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09/04/2024

SEND THIS ONE ON: know someone getting married or someone that photographs weddings? Listen up - they’ll want to hear this.

1. Couples: Please give your photographer two sets of invitations. Trust us - you get to see all the details from the front and back of your suite. There is so much detail lost when only one side of the story is presented.

2. Photographers- On the flip side of the coin, please don’t forget allllllllll the details. Ask for two sets of invitations, lay it all out. If couples are going the custom route (or even another option), these details matter. They want to see it all - the envelope, the seal, the save the date, the program.

Our custom invitations are about illustrating each love story and in order to embark on that journey you need all the little bits and chapters. Please don’t leave anything out!

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Venue: Water Works

08/21/2024

Deckled or torn edge invitations means we are hand tearing each side ourselves. Each one is unique, each one is art and eat one is love.

We feel they create a luxury, romantic feel to any invitation.

08/13/2024

We encourage rule breaking often - on your branding signage that is! Seating charts are no exception. They should be a reflection of you and your personality -

For Sheridan and Brandon we sourced vintage pieces that were a reflection of the sports they played as kids, the globes he collected and the succulents that she decorates with. We gave the guests a focal moment at to explore, learn and chat during cocktail hour. Shout out to for upping this moment with all the flowers and for allowing us to style and do our thing. Also to for capturing it all. We love collaboration and trust from vendors to couples. 💕💖

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08/13/2024

Whether you’re married, engaged, or dreaming about your big day, we want to know:

What was (or will be) your first dance song? 💃🕺

Share your song in the comments below, and let’s create the ultimate wedding playlist together! 💖

08/09/2024

It was an honor and a blessing that we could share our creative gift with Amber and Michael on their vow renewal. They wanted something with their favorite flowers that have meaning got them - hydrangeas and gladiolus.

This invitation was years in the making - them patiently waiting to have the wedding they never got. We were graciously asked by and to gift invitations and wedding branding signage for their special day.

Michael was diagnosed with brain cancer and the Wish Upon a Wedding Non-Profit sponsors the wishes granted - like a fairy godmother! We are so happy to have the opportunity to give back and help make this day special and memorable in the best way possible.

Shout out to our vendor friends:
VENUE:
STATIONERY AND BRANDING:
ORGANIZATION:
CATERING:
MIXOLOGIST:
BAKER:
PLANNER/RENTALS:
PHOTOGRAPHER:
VIDEOGRAPHER:
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FLORIST:
OFFICIANT: PASTOR KEITH
HAIR:
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GROOM:
LIVE MUSIC:
RENTALS:
CUSTOM VEIL:
LINENS:
COUNTRY SINGER:

07/28/2024

Quick Answers: deckled (torn) edge or straight cut? (Vote below)

07/28/2024

QUICK ANSWERS: color or neutrals

07/26/2024

While we stayed at this past week it had us reminiscing some of our past couples that got married there. We completely understand the why factor.

They have it all in house: florals, ah-mazing catering, hair and makeup luscious gardens. Guests can stay on site and enjoy the amenities including a bakery, restaurant, pool and spa.

We are so in love with this custom invitation we designed for Bella and Alex showcasing the venue.

07/26/2024

When you go custom - don’t compromise your wedding brand with an alternative design just to make it fit into your budget.

You can choose to buy your crest, monogram, logo or a specific piece of art from us. Sometimes it’s more cost effective to do that for your napkins or these flower toss cones than it would be for us to source and produce them.

We are up front with you when we know someone else can do it more efficiently for the price.

This way you can use your design for specific projects and elevate the true brand of the day! We include this option in all of our day of branding proposals.

07/26/2024

Yes, we can do save the dates.

Yes, you can include your photo.

Yes, we will hunt at your invitation and design aesthetic.

Yes, we can send them out a year in advance.

Yes, we can address them too

Yes, you should meet with us to talk about how we can make your design process seamless and beautiful!

07/25/2024

FAST QQUESTIONS - answer in comments with your reason: love the card shapes or love traditional rectangles

07/23/2024

This is your reminder that your welcome sign should be a reflection of you and your personality.

You’re welcome sign should incorporate the overall aesthetic of your day.

we like to design you’re welcome to sign for repurpose in your home. With that in mind, we strive to not include the word welcome. Your guests already know where they are - you invited them.

We love using quotes, lyrics from your first dance, other fun, quotes and sayings you use with each other other.

Imagine being hung in your living room or your future nursery.

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http://www.corkandchambers.com/

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Remixing this reel and reminiscing on the last two years of The Eras Tour. We are sad that it has to come to an end, but we know the future is bright with new music and memories. Even though we did not go together, we both went to Pittsburgh to see her in 2023! Comment below with the city you saw her in! #theerastour #taylorswift #taylorswiteras #erastour #tserastour #taerastourvancouver #friendshipbracelets

Happy Birthday, Emily!!! Every year, we grow, learn, and push ourselves to become better in business. Being a small business owner is a wild journey, but I couldn’t ask for a better partner! Emily is incredibly talented and a constant source of creativity and “big ideas.” Wishing you the most amazing birthday!! #creative #smallbusiness #birthdaygirl #birthday #caligraphy #bigideas #happybirthday

Behind the scenes of Emily and Damian’s custom bar sign! We used our @glowforge to craft this layered acrylic beauty, complete with hand-drawn signature drinks engraved into the design. 🍸 Venue: @riverdale_manor Photography: @laurenblissphoto Planner: @eventsbygillianandco Videography: @tomandemweddings Florist: @mossandvineeventdesign DJ: @bringonthebash Stationery and Branding: @corkandchambers Dress: @inwhitebridal Groom attire: @josabank Rings @finchjewelers Officiant: @sealedwithakissofficiants @ebip1213

Happy 30th Birthday to Emily’s brother in law, JD. Celebrated with a little Italian Bistro theme - pizza, charcuterie, tiramisu and cannolis. Fantastic weather and company. We love a good party.🎉

We were truly honored to be part of Amber and Michael’s @wishuponawedding this week at the Star Barn. When Gillian @eventsbygillianandco asked us to create and donate the invitations and day-of signage for the couple, it was an easy ‘yes’ for us! To elevate the suite, we added a wax seal application, offering a handmade touch that made each invitation unique. We’re thrilled to have played a role in making their day even more special. The Friendor Dream Team VENUE: @thestarbarn STATIONERY AND BRANDING: @corkandchambers ORGANIZATION: @wishuponawedding CATERING: @mountain_laurel_catering MIXOLOGIST: @thetravelingtap BAKER: @k_sweetdesigns PLANNER/RENTALS: @eventsbygillianandco PHOTOGRAPHER: @laurenblissphoto VIDEOGRAPHER: @zbeidlermedia DJ @bakereventco FLORIST: @sarahsfloraldesigns OFFICIANT: PASTOR KEITH HAIR: @discocowboycollective MAKEUP: @amygeorgemua GROOM: @generationtux LIVE MUSIC: @vivacelivestrings RENTALS: @a_to_z_event_rentals CUSTOM VEIL: @sewgloriouscreations LINENS: @specialoccasionscollection COUNTRY SINGER: @nathanmerovichofficial #givingback #wishuponawedding #weddingday #weddinginvitations #watercolor #feelsgood #feels #donation #lancasterpa #waxseal

We use your love story as inspiration for a custom seating chart. We curate and source all types of artifacts and color coordinate them to tie into your wedding design. Let us do the heavy lifting and searching. Tell us all the things you love, hobbies, and collectibles. We will bring this to life for you, and you’ll have something to always remember your wedding day with throughout you home. Whose next?!?

A two week glimpse into my life lately! 1. Favorite restaurant in Lancaster: Rice and Noodles, Luca, Chilangos, Tied House, JB Dawson’s. 2. Favorite TV Shows: Sh*tt’s Creek, Sex and the City, Masterpiece Theater, the Great British Baking Show, Outlander. 3. Bucket List Travel Destinations: Australia, Japan, anything tropical: Bora Bora, Maldives, Tahiti, Mallorca 4. Favorite Clothing Brands: J. Crew, Anthropologie, Madewell, Birkenstocks, Duluth 5. Movies: I love all types of movies and watch them all time when I paint.

Five Faves - the Emily Edition 1. Music: Dave Matthews, Taylor Swift, Kanye (not the person but the artist), Billy Joel, Ed Sheeran 2. Movies: Remember the Titans, Goodwill Hunting, Hocus Pocus, Home Alone, Because I Said So 3. Books: Tuesdays With Morrie, Harry Potter Series, Hunger Games Series, Sex and the City, Into the Wild 4. Fill me up activities: Pilates/yoga, reading, chopping vegetables, driving with windows down/sunroof open and music, listening to podcasts on a walk 5. Podcasts: Move With Heart, Goal Digger, The Balanced Life, With Wit, Up First Your turn: pick one topic and let me know something else that’s your favorite I should check out. Tell me below #ttpd #taylorswift #fortnightchallenge #fortnightttpd #invitations #lancasterpa #weddinginvitations

The small nuances of their life are weaved into the fabric of these invitations. Each of the elements on their pattern meant something deeper to them than any of their guests may even know. Sometimes it isn’t even about screaming out loud “This is the literal meaning of these symbols;” instead, it’s a small snapshot of who you are as a couple at the time you said “I Do.” We hope that these invitations are a time capsule of a memory to look back on with the love that you have on that day - forever. It’s why custom invitations are the way of the future (and a keepsake of the past). #custominvite #CustomWeddingInvitations #CentralPAWedding #CentralPAWeddingVendor #CustomWedding #WeddingInvitations #ttpd #taylorswift

Your tastebuds will thank us. Stop using your tongue to lick envelopes and start using Elmer’s glue to seal these babies. It will ensure they don’t open in the mail and you don’t have to taste anything #elmers #glustick #envelops #weddingtip #weddingplanning #sendinginbitations #weddinginvitations #lancasterpaweddings #lancasterpaweddingvendors

What caused two wedding stationers to get all dressed up on a Saturday night? Actually not a wedding but - Taylor Swift. We got to relive the best concert we’ve ever attended by singing all the songs at the top of our lungs with LOT OF amazing humans dressed to the nines. The Taylor’s (version) Party at @tellus360 was so much fun. A DJ - a costume contest - lots of sweat and tears for this and it was everything we needed. They’re doing it again in August you should go! #taylorswift #taylorsversion #taylorparty #taylorswifterastour #tpdp #lancasterpa #tellus360

Little closet clean up this evening! I have always loved fashion, and a bright print since forever. Over the last few years, I have fallen into being a collector of what I call party pants!!! The bolder, the brighter, the better. I do need a tall inseam, so it makes the hunt extra challenging and special. Emily and I are going to a Taylor swift dance party this weekend and we both still need to pick out our outfits. Give us any and all outfit suggestions!!!

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Who We Are

Emily is the letterer; Virginia is the artist. Together, we are the creatives behind the invitation design company, Cork and Chambers. We both have a passion for creating and customizing handmade invitations and decor to best suit your vision. From hand-drawn artwork to personalized lettering, every one-of-a-kind design reflects your vision for your special event or space. Our wedding suites make a statement and first impression on your guests, helping set the theme for your special occasion. Our wedding branding helps to tie in elements from your invitation throughout your menus, table numbers, place cards and other style items at your wedding. This kind of attention to detail will help create a cohesive style event on your wedding day.

Our name, Cork and Chambers, derived from our maiden names. As Virginia was going through her wedding planning process, we had a long discussion about how women lose their last names when they get married. We realized that while we don’t keep our names our whole life, they are still part of who we are deep down. Our name represents a little bit of our past and a whole lot of what is to come for us. Since part of our brand focuses on wedding invitations and design, we realized that it was a perfect fit for our business.