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So nice to meet you!

Since 2007, we have been working, playing, and making new friends in our beloved shop nestled in Des Moines’ Historic East Village.

Specializing in custom invitations, announcements and stationery, designed and printed in-house, we also offer a collection of gifts, paper goods, and “happiness-makers” chosen to delight and inspire.

Over time, we’ve come to believe in the core principals of fun over fuss, the power of words on paper, pixie stix, peonies,
and that wedding planning should never make you cry.

We are happy to offer:

• invitation design (weddings & otherwise!)
• personalized stationery
• custom address stamps
• digital envelope addressing & calligraphy
• printing services
• d.i.y. paper and supplies

Get in touch! We are excited to make something great with you!

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Frequently asked questions

What invitation and card products do you offer?

Catalog Invitations
Custom Invitations
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 Ephemera

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Ciera Sent on 02/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wow!! Thank you for taking my vision to a new level

This is probably a very much long over due review. But going through my wedding box I had to leave a review for Ephemera. My husband and I got married in a theater and had an old Hollywood theme. Arin was a miracle worker and made our wedding truly one of a kind. I had no idea all the personalizations you can do, and the creativity Arin had. Sometimes I felt like I was talking in circles in what I wanted but she got the vision perfectly. She did our wedding invitations, playbill programs, and movie posters for our entry way. Wow. Wow. Wow. I still have them in my wedding box. And proud of the work she was able to create for me. Arin was there for every question I had, and got everything done as quick as she could. She was up front on costs and when things needed to be done and ordered. Thank you Arin. And I’m sorry for this delay in a review
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Susie Sent on 07/08/2019
5 out of 5 rating

So much talent in one little shop!

We worked with Karen for all the print needs of the wedding - invites, programs, menus, signage. She listened to what we were wanting and was able to capture exactly what my son and daughter-in-law were looking for. Everything was done on time and all were beautiful. She gave me a website to order custom napkins from because they were less expensive. I actually miss stopping in the store on a regular basis to talk to Karen! I can’t say enough good things about their work.
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Amanda Sent on 09/11/2015
5 out of 5 rating
The ladies of Ephemera were wonderful! I wasn't sure what I wanted for an invitation, but I knew for sure what I didn't want. After talking with the ladies and looking through some designs, they suggested we design our own, unique invitation. With their skills, it turned out wonderful! They sent us home with samples that day. I couldn't have been happier with the look and quality of our invitations.
They also designed a simple and beautiful wedding program at a good price.
I was beyond happy with their outstanding work!!
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Eliza Sent on 11/09/2014
5 out of 5 rating
The gals at Ephemera were such a joy to work with! I didn't think that I would be very excited to pick out stationery for our wedding day, but they got me excited about the experience and made sure that they created pieces that matched my vision. I would highly recommend their services to anyone looking for a stationer who is fun, attentive, has expertise, and will produce a beautiful product!
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Sarah Sent on 06/14/2014
5 out of 5 rating
We worked with Karen from Ephemera and she did an amazing job. We chose a style that they had displayed on their wall and were able to tweak it to our style. Karen also listened to each of our concerns and supplied great feedback and ideas. We are very pleased and look forward to working with her again.
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Kara Sent on 12/10/2008
5 out of 5 rating
My invitations were the talk of the wedding...people have saved mine to show others! They were so unique and looked so beautiful you can't even describe it. This company works one on one with you to make a customized design. They designed proofs and sent them to me...I had my own custom designed wedding invitation! It was wonderful! No settling for something out of a magazine! Get what you want!
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Emma Sent on 10/01/2013
4.8 out of 5 rating
The gals at ephemera are so fun and flexible. The helped us fit our small budget and it was a great time designing our invitations together. Ephemera is very busy so the timeline was just a bit delayed, so start early with them. You can\'t get this creativity other places in Des Moines!
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