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Double Trip Press not only offers the highest quality letterpress printing for all wedding stationery, but truly custom design and typography. From save the dates & full invitation suites to day-of paperie and bindery needs, we work hand-in-hand with clients from concept to finish.

Our small team of skilled artisans print one color at a time, one print at a time, on vintage printing presses in our East Lakeview, Chicago printshop.

Double Trip Press' concierge approach to creating and handcrafting wedding stationery is truly special and we can't wait to hear about your big day!

Services offered:

Invitations

RSVP cards

Thank you notes

Place cards

Escort cards

Menus

Programs

Handbound guestbooks

Vow books

Handmade card and gift boxes,

Wedding party gifts

Wedding favors

COVID-19 Update: Despite the pandemic, our small team of skilled artisans is still working hard to create beautiful custom stationery for our clientele! We are fully dedicated to finding creative solutions to make this intimate process as easy and as safe as possible.

We are now scheduling personalized virtual consultations and safely distanced in-studio consultations for all current and prospective clients.

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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
Design
Letterpress
Printing

Reviews of Double Trip Press

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Maura Sent on 06/09/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Invitations that will leave your guests in awe!

I wish I could give them 100 stars because my best decision for my wedding was working with Double Trip Press. I do not even know where to begin to tell you future brides/grooms how much I love and adore Ryan and Nicolette. I wanted to work with a local company near my house in Lakeview, so I found Double Trip Press by simply Googling and reading their reviews. They were all 5 stars and wonderful, so I knew I needed to check out the team for myself to see if this was the real deal. The moment my parents, husband and I first met Ryan, it was an instant connection. I explained to Ryan my vision for the wedding but told him I had no idea how I wanted the invitations to look. I was lost! He told me to trust him, and I completely did. The moment I saw my mock ups, I cried. Ryan blew my parents', husband's and my exceptions out of the water! He even created our monogram and custom wax seal that we will use for the rest of our lives. Ryan and Nicolette not only did our invitations but all of our day of items: place cards, bar signs, dinner menus, custom ribbon bound church programs, custom guest book made out of Horween Leather (absolutely unreal), dance floor monogram, cocktail napkins with our monogram, custom personalized cigar match books with our monogram (a surprise gift for my husband, his groomsmen, and all guests that fancy a cigar as I had them put out in bowls at the 4 bars), thank notes, and custom stationary for Shane and me, which I gift my husband on our wedding morning when I wrote my first letter to him with my new last name.

I cannot speak any more highly of these wonderful two people who made all my wedding dreams come true. My husband's favorite part was when Ryan let him do one of the letter presses on our invitations. It was quiet a personalized and unforgettable experience working with Double Trip Press. They are genuine and care about your wedding dreams and vision. HIRE THEM!!! I will most definitely be using them in the future for future O'Mara parties and my parents have already told Ryan to start thinking of ideas for the next Durkin weddings. :) BEST DECISION EVER
Maxine
Maxine Sent on 10/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

We cannot recommend Double Trip Press enough!

Ryan and Emma met with us multiple times to hash out the design for our wedding invitations, turning our vague ideas into stunning art. Ryan answered every question we had about the design process, and was open to even the smallest edits. Wedding guests to this day continue to complement how beautiful our invitations were.

On top of that, Ryan is connected to a lot of other artists in the city and can help prepare any day of goods as well! He helped us create guest books which doubled as table numbers for our guests to sign. This was a unique thing we haven’t seen before, and it was a hit!

Thank you to Ryan, Emma, and Nicolette not only for being wonderful to work with, but also for creating mementos that we’ll cherish for years to come.
Colleen
Colleen Sent on 08/27/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Professional Service - Beautiful Product

Working with Ryan was an amazing experience. His ability to take the prospective bride and groom's ideas and bring them forward in the invitation suite was so creative and the end result was one of the most unique and beautiful invitations. Several guests complimented them, and one said she was going to frame the artwork! His responsiveness and flexibility are to be commended. Each piece was beautiful, well-coordinated, and of the highest quality. Thank you Ryan!
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Lindsay Sent on 07/24/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible experience!

Our experience with Double Trip Press was the highlight of our wedding. We had so much fun working with Ryan to make our wedding invitation suite. He is so creative and responsive to suggestions/edits and our invitations came out perfectly. Additionally, we were so impressed with his skills at creating cohesive designs from the the save the dates, to the invitations, to the menus, programs, and table numbers. Would highly recommend Double Trip press to any couple!
Yee-Ling
Yee-Ling Sent on 04/08/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Team!

Ryan and Nicolette were a DREAM to work with! My (now) husband and I had a lot of scattered design ideas for our invitations, and Ryan really helped guide us through the design process and produced such a beautiful invitation suite for us. Everything was high quality, cohesive, and made with love! Aside from the physical products, which were exceptional, communications and meetings with Ryan and Nicolette could not have been better. They were patient, great listeners, and the perfect partners in an otherwise overwhelming process. Thank you, Ryan and Nicolette, for being amazing at what you do and for being fantastic human beings!
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Mike Sent on 03/09/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Had my fiancé in happy tears

We were totally blown away with Double Trip Press. Nicolette and Ryan are some of the most talented, kind, and patient people we’ve ever worked with. They helped us navigate and hone in on our vision, guide us through some tough stylistic choices, and designed and printed an invite that literally put my fiancé in tears it was so beautiful. Our friends kept sharing them on social media and our family won’t stop talking about how good they look! We were going to use some random online service, but I am SO so glad we went with Double Trip. It was painless, affordable, and the finished product is a memory we are likely to keep forever. Just phenomenal work! Would recommend over and over again!!
Suzanne
Suzanne Sent on 03/04/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Letterpress at it's finest!

Letterpress at it's finest; that's what you'll receive from Double Trip Press. Ryan takes the time to visit with each couple and listens to what they say. That's why every client LOVES the invitation suite that Ryan creates for them because it showcases the couple and their style in a custom one of a kind look, which sets a great tone for each couple's wedding. I know this first hand because I'm a wedding planner and have had the privilege of sitting in on multiple consults with my clients.

That's why with no hesitation, I reached out to Ryan at Double Trip Press to create my daughter-in-law's baby shower invites that were going to need to be SUPER special because it was my first grandchild. Not only did Ryan create exactly what I wanted for the invitation, but he also created a logo for my new grandson that is something very special being the III in our family. Ryan has a real talent for creating the most unique designs, logos, and layouts. They truly are one of a kind.

Double Trip Press always delivers the best customer service. They communicate with you every step of the way to make sure they are right on target, and if changes need to made, they’re on top of it immediately. They take great pride in their work and deliver a FULL service, which includes putting all your invitations together with every tied ribbon, vellum paper, or whatever design that Ryan and his team have created for you. I always look forward to seeing the finished product, and love that when it comes time to pick them up, they are ready to be sealed and mailed.

Last, I could not go without mentioning that Ryan has a very talented associate, Nicolette, who can literally make anything out of paper. Her custom guest books, gift boxes, and table numbers are something that every couple should take advantage of. They truly are something special that you and your guests will always remember, not to mention; it's a custom one of a kind product.

Do not hesitate to schedule an appointment with Double Trip Press for ANY invitation of paper request. You won't regret it!
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Karina Sent on 01/19/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely incredible

Ryan and Nicolette do an absolutely incredible job. They are unbelievably talented. We received compliments on everything from our invitations to our napkins that had hand drawn pictures of our cats imprinted on them. They are so nice and easy to work with and made the wedding planning process a lot easier for me! We will use them for anything paper related in the future.
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Alex Sent on 01/13/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Could ask for more.

Ryan and his team are number one. Their service, quality, detail, and design can't be beat. We've been using Double Trip Press for a few years for all sorts of projects... but this project blew all other experiences out of the park, which I didn't know was possible. Thanks Ryan and Nicolette. You guys are the best.
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Jonathon Sent on 11/08/2019
5 out of 5 rating

An A+ First Rate Experience!

My husband and I live near the Double Trip location on Halsted but only became aware of this fact *after* we visited their site and were immediately captivated by their designs. We had a small batch of wedding announcements printed (as we opted for a private civil ceremony) and Ryan provided the same level of consideration and care you'd expect for a much larger order. His suggestions were excellent, the turnaround was quick, and the final product amazed our friends and family. We cannot recommend Double Trip enough! - J+C
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
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