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Melinda Cantor Designs is a custom invitation showroom located in Lake Grove, New York. Founded originally as Only You Gifts in1998 specializing in personalized gifts and custom printing. In 2017, a sharp focus was placed invitations/printing and an elegant showroom was born! This allows the experience of feeling the luxurious papers and embellishments used to create each one-of-a-kind invitation ensemble. All printing processes are offered such as letterpress, engraving to digital and everything in between. There is no substitution to working one-on-one with a professional (in the business over 25 years) that can guide you through the entire design process. Don't you want to know what you're getting? Showroom is open by appointment check the schedule on the website.

There is no limit to the creativity offered at Melinda Cantor Designs.

Services Offered
Melinda Cantor Designs creates customized invitations and paper materials to coordinate with your wedding theme, colors and style. Bring your inspiration to the design consultation so we can collaborate on an ensemble made just for you!

The showroom is by appointment. See calendar on the website under "schedule and appointment"

Some services include:

  • Addressing
  • Design
  • Embossing
  • Foil-stamped
  • Edge Painting
  • Letterpress
  • Assembly
  • Engraving
  • Laser cut
  • Digital Printing
  • Thermography

Of course, coordinated day-of-event details are a must to match your wedding ensemble.

Including; imprinted napkins, coasters, place cards, RSVP cards, thank you cards, bottle labels, menus, programs, drink tents, table numbers, bags, save the dates and anything that can be printed.

  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

What invitation and card products do you offer?

Catalog Invitations
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 Melinda Cantor Designs

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Reviewers praise Melinda for creating beautiful, highly customized wedding invitations and coordinated stationery, noting exceptional creativity, attention to detail, and professionalism. Communication was prompt and the process was organized and stress-free, with quick turnarounds. Many recommend her and report guests raving about the finished pieces.

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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.

Reviewers praise Melinda for creating beautiful, highly customized wedding invitations and coordinated stationery, noting exceptional creativity, attention to detail, and professionalism. Communication was prompt and the process was organized and stress-free, with quick turnarounds. Many recommend her and report guests raving about the finished pieces.

Hannah
Hannah Sent on 11/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning Custom Invitations & Exceptional Service!

My fiancé and I first met Melinda from Melinda Cantor Designs at a Bourne Mansion showcase. Once we booked, we were excited to begin the invitation process—especially after learning she creates custom designs specifically for the mansion!

From the very first meeting, Melinda was attentive, organized, and truly open to hearing all of our ideas. After viewing her beautiful portfolio, we knew we wanted something slightly different, and she immediately embraced the opportunity to create something unique that fit our vision.

She took her time ensuring every element of our invitation suite aligned perfectly with what we imagined—even designing new pieces from scratch. Throughout the entire process, she communicated clearly, responded quickly to every question, and kept everything seamless and stress-free.

The turnaround time was impressively quick, and we received our invitations well before our mailing date. They are absolutely stunning and exceeded every expectation. We cannot wait for our guests to see them! Highly recommend Melinda to any couple looking for exceptional, personalized invitations.
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Cassie Sent on 10/16/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!!!

Melinda did our invitations for our wedding! They came out absolutely perfect. She was very easy to work with and listened to all my suggestions and showed me what she can do and it came out amazing! 10/10 would recommend her to anyone looking for any wedding signage they might need
Samantha
Samantha Sent on 09/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience!

Working with Melinda has been an amazing experience! We customized our dream wedding invitation suite as well as our day of event details with her. We were blown away by her expertise and professionalism. She really listens to your ideas and incorporates them into the final product. Our family and friends were so impressed with our invitation, boasting about the design and describing opening the invitation as a “beautiful experience.” Would 10/10 recommend Melinda!
Debi
Debi Sent on 07/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

When you need the Expert!!

Melinda came recommended by my daughters wedding venue, Heritage Club. She had an invite in mind and Melinda made it come to life....and quickly! The details - From the wedding venue sketch on the inner envelope, to the colors and fonts, to the little bow added- the invite was simple yet elegant. The instructions for the guest list addresses was also simple to use and had so many great suggestions on how to address.
Melinda also explained timeline etiquette and explained that the invites should be out within a few weeks. She had the invites done within days! We so appreciate all of your time and expertise to create such a beautiful invite.
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Tyler Sent on 07/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best Work for Invitations and wedding needs

Melinda was the best to work with! She really cares about each of her invitations and it shows! She is very meticulous and knows what looks best together. Melinda's work is beautiful, and keeps her clients updated on the process of their invitations. She can customize everything and anything you would ever need. I highly recommend her work to all couples looking for invitations, itineraries, menus, signage, and much more. Just to chat with her you will get so much help in your design process!
Susan
Susan Sent on 06/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A Real Professional

Melinda worked with our family to produce a truly dazzling invitation suite. She was able to realize my daughter’s vision and we are so pleased. She has lots of samples to show of the various elements of the suite as well as papers, fonts, etc. Melinda is very creative and made suggestions that were right on point for the theme my daughter wanted. Melinda’s work is top notch, and she kept to the deadlines of the project. We are going to have her work with us to create the “day of” elements that will coordinate with the invitations. I highly recommend Melinda. She has a lot of experience in the business, and it shows. She is a pleasure to work with and is responsive to any concerns you may have.
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Mikayla Sent on 04/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Simply the best!

We cannot recommend Melinda enough! From the very beginning, she took the time to sit with us, truly listen to our vision, and bring it to life in the most beautiful way. She was always prompt with emails, incredibly organized, and made the entire process seamless and stress-free. Her attention to detail and efficiency ensured everything was done quickly without sacrificing quality. The final result was absolutely stunning—we have received endless compliments from family and friends who adore our invitations! If you’re looking for someone who is not only talented but also a joy to work with, Melinda is the one. Thank you for making this part of our wedding so special!
RosemarieRobert
Rosemarierobert Sent on 12/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing customized work!

Melinda was a pleasure to work with! She was so attentive to our wants, needs and concerns. She was able to help us come up with ideas and visions. She has so much inspiration to look at in her show room, which will give you ideas you may have never thought about before! She was able to take aspects from our wedding and incorperate it into our invitations, which made it feel like one of a kind! Everyone who recieved our invitations loves them and won't stop talking about how beautiful they are! Melinda does amazing work and I could not recommend her enough!
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Alex Sent on 08/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

So Beautiful & So Easy!!

We are so happy to have with Melinda, who crafted our stunning wedding stationery. From the invitations to the mass booklets, menus, table numbers, and cards, every detail was perfect. The process was effortless, thanks to her prompt responses, which ensured a seamless production. We deeply appreciate Melinda's talent and support in making our special day exceed our expectations.
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Lisa Sent on 06/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great experience!

Everyone said buy invitations online but we wanted personalized service. Melinda did not disappoint! Excellent customer service and follow-up. The invitations were beautiful and it was an easy, stress-free experience. Highly recommend this vendor!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Elegant Designs by Joy Elegant Designs by Joy Wedding Florists

Whenever someone says that they need invitations, or favors, I always refer them to Melinda at Only You Gifts. She has such vast knowledge of her craft and great ideas that brides are always happy they met with her. She has such a large collection of different samples, & books to go thru, you'll find something that reaches out & grabs you. Melinda always goes the extra mile for her customers finding just what they want. With great personal service & price points to work with every budget you will be happy you called her.

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Melinda takes gifts, invitations and any of your custom needs to a new level. Her taste and artistic sense shine through in everything she does. A true professional totally focused on her clients. You can not make a better choice.

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