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Deborah Nadel Design is a full service design studio specializing in custom invitations and calligraphy for weddings and special events and fine commercial lettering. Founded by calligrapher and designer Deborah Nadel, the studio has created designs for numerous clients around the country.

“I love working with people on their invitations and sharing the excitement of their celebration. Most people want to express their individuality as they plan their event. It’s my job to catch and create that vision. I feel that my best work is created through a true collaboration with my client.”

Deborah is known for her creative vision, attention to detail and innovative approach to invitation design. Her invitations have been featured in Bride’s, Bride’s Receptions, Modern Bride and Martha Stewart Weddings. A Deborah Nadel invitation can be classic or extravagant. Her invitation designs are created using a wide spectrum of specialty papers and enclosures. Her printing methods include letterpress, engraving and offset. Her customized calligraphy styles run the gamut from ornate to delicate scripts. Along with couture invitations, she offers custom monograms, ceremony booklets, menus, table signs and calligraphy for envelope addressing and place cards.

Deborah’s commercial lettering has appeared in magazines and newspapers, in logos and corporate communications, posters, packaging, book jackets and websites. A graduate of Pratt Institute in New York and a former art director for various design groups, she has more than 15 years experience as a lettering artist. Deborah’s eye for detail and her sophisticated approach to lettering design and calligraphic illustration have earned her many loyal clients including Tiffany & Co. and Crabtree & Evelyn.

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Frequently asked questions

What invitation and card products do you offer?

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

What services do you provide?

Assembly
Calligraphy
Design
Embossed
Engraving
Letterpress
Printing

Reviews of Deborah Nadel Design

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Gina Sent on 06/26/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The best decision i made was hiring deborah!

Deborah came recommended to me by a friend who has used her for years. I have received several of her designs to my mailbox for many different events and have always been impressed. When it was my turn to create my perfect wedding invitation, I knew I was going right to Deborah. From her creativity, patience, knowledge, time management and attention to detail, you will not be disappointed with her services.I received so many messages and phone calls when my guests received their invitations! Everyone loved them! She created our very special wedding logo & she did my seating cards as well. Working with her was a true pleasure and I am positive your experience will be the same!
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Mindy Sent on 01/19/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Deborah Nadel was a pleasure to work with. We loved everything she did for us, from the Save the date cards to the invitation.
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Michelle Sent on 01/18/2015
5 out of 5 rating
I got married in December and loved working with Debbie on our wedding invitations! She helped perfect the vision for a classic elegant invitation and it was exactly what I wanted and came out beautifully. She helped the vision come to life with the Save the Dates and the invitations and thank you cards and programs were all an extension of that vision. Everything that Debbie did was above and beyond anything that I could have imagined, from the quality of the workmanship to the small details that she put in. Debbie was a pleasure to work with and was always ready to hear my thoughts and make sure that everything was perfect.
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Joey Sent on 11/30/2014
5 out of 5 rating
My Husband & I researched numerous invitation companies both on Long Island & Manhattan. Since we were going to be married in a castle setting, we had a few ideas as to the direction that we ideally wanted to take our invitations. However, the more we researched, the more we began to be weary as to whether or not our vision would actually come to fruition. Manhattan proved to be extremely expensive, and the value did not match the price. Long Island companies, for the most part, did not exhibit the service or quality that we were looking for.
Ironically enough, when we were interviewing a photographer, we inquired if they would recommend an invitation company. Without hesitation, they recommended Deborah Nadel, and handed us a sample kit of her work. The rest is history...
From the very first moment we spoke with Deborah over the phone to establish an appointment, she made us feel valued & special. Upon meeting Deborah, she immediately put us at ease with her calming nature, professional advice, and lending ear. Deborah listened to every specification and every wish list feature we mentioned, and always provided constructive feedback. Over the course of a handful of meetings, Deborah took our vision and created the most exquisite masterpiece; our wedding invitation. The very first moment we saw our final invitation, our breath was completely taken away. Deborah literally made our dream tangible. In the end, Deborah created our Wedding Invitations, RSVPs, Menus, Seating Cards & Ceremony Programs.
We always felt the invitations were very special, but we were blown away by the response from our guests. After the invitations were mailed out, we received countless calls from guests who mentioned they have never seen invitations like this in their lives. It goes without saying that Deborah Nadel was one of the best aspects of our wedding planning experience.
Save yourself the time & energy, go straight to Deborah Nadel!

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User1254132 Sent on 07/23/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Her work is a masterpiece. She is truly professional and an artist. She is flexible, fast and fun. I cannot recommend her enough. She designed a custom look for our calligraphy and the invitations have gotten comments like--"the invitations are ridiculously gorgeous--beyond anything we have ever seen". When we hit snags with other suppliers, she was willing to jump in to make it all work. She is worth every single dollar.
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Jaime Sent on 07/22/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Deborah got me in an instant. I didn't want the typical style of wedding invitations and Deborah held my hand with each decision I needed to make. Responsive, talented and an absolute pleasure to work with, Deborah is hands down a force in this industry - and I'm honored I get to show off my Deborah Nadel originals!
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Jenny Sent on 06/27/2013
5 out of 5 rating
I worked with Deborah Nadel for my upcoming wedding and I must say- HANDS DOWN the best vendor i've ever dealt with thus far. From beginning to end, she was very detailed oriented and really worked with my fiancé and I to create something that was catered to our liking. I never felt pressured or as if she was pushing her thoughts onto me as many vendors do especially when they think you could be making a better choice. When I first started looking into invitations, I had no idea where to begin. Like many other brides, I was overwhelmed and had no idea how to sort out my thoughts. After going over several options with Deborah, I felt at ease and the ideas started flowing. We had a "mock up invitation" drafted prior to placing our entire order to see whether we liked where this was heading. After seeing the mock up, thats when I knew I wanted to hire Deborah. Even the mock up was created with such detail. Every emotion I wanted the invite to capture, Deborah executed it perfectly. If there is anyone having trouble deciding on which invitation/calligraphist to go with, let me make that decision for you- HIRE Deborah Nadel! She is truly worth every penny spent. After receiving SO many compliments, it just reconfirmed our decision to go with her!
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Meghan Sent on 02/04/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Working with Deborah was one of the most enjoyable parts of the entire wedding planning process. From her extreme enthusiasm for her work to her impeccable detailed creativity she was amazing all around. She designed us the most magnificent wedding invitation ever. Our invitation was the talk of the town and still is to this day. Not only did she creative us the perfect invitation to set the mood for our perfect day she created my shower invitation and fabulous match boxes that all tied in the custom monogram that she created just for us. We cannot thank Deborah enough for creating us the invitation of the year!
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Jamie Sent on 01/13/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Deborah was extremely professional and does OUTSTANDING work!! She worked within my budget and is very knowledgeable of the latest trends, newest styles, and best qualities on the market.
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Stephanie Sent on 01/13/2012
5 out of 5 rating
I had a fabulous experience with Deborah Nadel Design. Deborah's work is exquisite and she is a pleasure to work with. I can't count how many compliments we received on our invitations. Deborah also designed our menus, escort cards, table cards, stationery and logo which were equally as beautiful and added an elegant personal touch to our wedding. In addition to being extremely talented, Deborah has the patience of a saint. I called Deborah on numerous occasions and she was always happy to accommodate my needs. She even arranged for me to borrow table card easels from another bride that she previously worked with. I look forward to another opportunity when i can use Deborah Nadel Design again!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
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It is a delight to work with Deborah Nadel. M.A. Occasion Planners recommends Deborah Nadel Design for every event!

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