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An award winning design studio specializing in semi-custom and custom wedding invitations and correspondence. Your story, your vision, our ideas reflected onto paper to set the tone for your celebration and leave a lasting impression with each guest.

Julie Travelino, Designer & Owner

Meet Julie

Her husband, children, 3 fur babies

AND warm cups of coffee,

Running, traveling and do-it- yourself-ing

Vintage invitations tied up with strings…

These are a few of Julie’s favorite things.

Julie has always loved design and aesthetics. If something could be made more beautiful or imaginative, she would do it. After the birth of her daughter in 2008, Julie quit her job in HR and set out to turn her passion for designing and creating invitations for friends and family into a full-time career. In 2009 she and a friend started a successful custom invitation studio, and in 2012 Julie opened her own studio, Too Chic & Little Shab.

The studio name describes the pieces she offers, ranging from chic, luxury, and upscale invitations to vintage and rustic invitations, but it is also symbolic and personal. Her daughter, GiGi, was born as the idea of designing invitations professionally took place; she is the other little chick of the ‘Too Chic’—two chicks. Her son, Anthony, born shortly before she launched Too Chic & Little Shab, is the ‘little shab.’

Julie is involved in every step of the invitation creation process at Too Chic & Little Shab, from design to printing to assembly. She has self-taught design programs, designs much of her own artwork, and enjoys making invitations unique for clients. Each invitation is crafted with care and creativity to realize client visions. Julie loves what she does and is committed to helping you create the perfect, personalized first impression for your event!

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Frequently asked questions

What invitation and card products do you offer?

Custom Invitations
Menus
Place Cards
Programs
RSVP Cards
Save the Dates
Thank Yous

What services do you provide?

Assembly
Calligraphy
Design
Letterpress
Printing
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93% Recommended by couples
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Julie at Too Chic & Little Shab Design Studio is highly recommended for wedding invitations. She is described as incredibly talented, creative, and responsive. Reviewers appreciate Julie's ability to understand their vision and create beautiful, personalized invitations. Additionally, Julie is commended for her professionalism, patience, and attention to detail, even when dealing with multiple changes and wedding postponements. Overall, customers highly recommend Julie for all design needs.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Julie at Too Chic & Little Shab Design Studio is highly recommended for wedding invitations. She is described as incredibly talented, creative, and responsive. Reviewers appreciate Julie's ability to understand their vision and create beautiful, personalized invitations. Additionally, Julie is commended for her professionalism, patience, and attention to detail, even when dealing with multiple changes and wedding postponements. Overall, customers highly recommend Julie for all design needs.

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61Bf74Cd011587A9421377C6C34199Bf41A0339D Sent on 07/16/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Julie has been amazing to work with! We had a unique idea for our save the dates, invitations and programs and she made them all come to life! I highly recommend using her!
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Danielle B. Sent on 08/21/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Referral- Highly Recommend

My sister worked with Julie to make her wedding invitations 6 years ago and she referred me to her. Julie was amazing to work with and created the most exquisite invitations! They were creative, original, and she really listened to what my fiance and I wanted to create a final product that was so us. Highly recommend!
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Nicole B. Sent on 08/24/2023
5 out of 5 rating

incredible work!

Julie was incredibly timely and creative, and she made the wedding invites of our dream!!
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