A detail-oriented bride knows the importance of invitations. Your invitation design sets the tone for your wedding. Will it be earthy and bohemian? Formal and elegant? Down to earth and familiar? The colors, design, and letterhead will be the pacemaker for the rest of your wedding design.

This can feel intimidating to a new bride who knows nothing about what she wants for her wedding aesthetic... except that she wants it to be exceptional.

But not to worry- designer Catharine Coll is a true artist. She’ll guide you through this phase with the help of her paintbrush, pen (and probably Adobe InDesign too!).

Meet Catharine Coll, Calligrapher, Artist, and Designer

Catharine is classically trained in design and holds a graphic design degree from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. She pursued freelance design after graduating, and quickly gained a reputation within her community as a reliable curator of beauty.

Like many artists before her, she followed a romance to Europe. While living in Germany, she spent her free time traveling around Europe soaking up inspiration and after months of focused practice, her skills grew.

Catharine has been back in America since 2018 and is becoming well-known in the bridal vendor industry.

Her style is like a chameleon. She doesn’t have one specific look. She knows every single bride is unique, and so is their journey. She’ll get to know you, and match her style to yours. She understands that your invitations should reflect your personality. And she has the skills to make that happen.

Here’s How Catharine Can Help You:

Catharine brings her skillset to help brides in a variety of ways:

Custom Design:

She’ll design a 100% custom invitation specifically for you and your style.

Here’s a beautiful example of a custom design Catharine completed for one of her brides:

Semi-custom Design:

Already have something in mind for your invitation? She can tweak colors, design elements, etc. to make it feel more like you.

Here’s an example of a semi-custom design:

Extras:

Customized wax seals
Save the Dates (recommended for a cohesive look!)
Invitation lettering and addressing
Place Cards
Signage for the wedding day (acrylic signage and clear painted acrylic pieces are increasingly popular!)
A personalized watercolor of your venue
A personalized watercolor of your first home with your spouse (these make amazing gifts!)

Who Should Work With Catharine Coll Creative?

Any detail-oriented bride who wants her special day to feel authentic and original.

Any bride who wants keepsakes of their very special day, Catharine’s invitations, place cards, monograms, and more all work perfectly in a shadowbox, frame, or scrapbook.

Any bride who swoons over calligraphy and hand-addressed invitations.

Any bride who wants to support the local Chattanooga art scene. Catharine is still hustling working a 9-5 design job at a corporate firm, as well as taking freelance design clients (like you!). It’s her dream to be able to work with brides full time. In the age of Canva, it’s a hard world out there for independent designers. But bringing new perspectives, looks, and creativity into the world is important.

What You Can Expect When Working With Catharine

Personalized invitation packages that can be as customized and original as you’d like!

When you set up a phone call with Catharine, she’ll take some time and get to know you. You’ll have a lovely phone conversation before she begins. She likes to get to know her clients (many of them even become friends!). It enables her to be able to plan her design in a way that encapsulates the spirit of your personality.

One great thing about working with a freelancer? They’re all pretty flexible. You can mix-n-match the design services you want.

Want to know your exact delivery date? First, remember that the creative process is not an exact science.

Depending on how custom your order is, the turnaround time with Catharine Coll Creative is between 8-12 weeks.

Like with all vendors, the best practice is to book your services as soon as possible to ensure plenty of time to deliver the best work.

If you’ve got your heart set on Catharine’s gorgeous work, but the pricing seems a bit intimidating… Catharine encourages everyone to just ask about budgeting! She’ll do everything she can to make it work for you.

That’s the beautiful thing about our Chattanooga wedding vendors. We’re all here to help each other out!

How To Work with Catharine Coll Creative

The first step is to send her an email! She’ll get back to you as quickly as possible.

Contact Catharine here.

You’ll chat through things, and she’ll get a feel for your style and how she can personalize your experience.

Then… she’ll get to work.

Any Questions?

I’m always here to help! I can always help facilitate an introduction or help you define your style so that you’re prepared for your conversation with Catharine. Heart Pine Planning is always here to help!

Vendor Spotlight: Meet Catharine Coll Creative. Custom Invitations, Lettering, and Signage.