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Custom Venue Illustrations

Based in the heart of Charleston, SC, we are inspired daily by the historic architecture that defines our city’s charm. For couples seeking illustrated wedding invitations, capturing the grandeur of your venue is the ultimate way to honor your wedding’s “sense of place.” For 15 years, we have curated an extensive library of exquisite venue artwork, ranging from romantic watercolor renderings to precise architectural sketches, all designed to serve as a timeless memento of your celebration.

Illustrated Wedding Invitations

How It Works

Transforming your location into a custom work of art is a seamless, collaborative process. Whether you are hosting a Lowcountry gala or a destination event abroad, simply provide a photograph or the name of your venue. Our artists then translate that imagery into a style that complements your aesthetic, be it a delicate watercolor, a sophisticated architectural sketch, or a minimalist silhouette. Once perfected, your custom illustration is integrated into your suite for review, ensuring your stationery tells a cohesive story.

A selection of our ready-to-use venue illustrations:

  • The Island House (in watercolor & a sketch)
  • The Thomas Bennet House (watercolor & architectural sketch) View invitations for the Thomas Bennet House
  • Lowndes Grove (in watercolor [2x versions] & an architectural sketch) View invitations for Lowndes Grove
  • William Aiken House (architectural sketch & watercolor [2x versions])
  • The Confederate Home (in watercolor & an architectural sketch) View invitations for the Confederate Home
  • The Gadsden House (in watercolor & sketch)
  • The Wickliffe House (in watercolor & an architectural sketch)
  • Legare Waring House (watercolor) View invitations for Legare Waring House
  • Boone Hall Plantation (in watercolor & an architectural sketch) View invitations for Boone Hall
  • The Cotton Dock at Boone Hall Plantation (architectural sketch / silhouette) View invitations for Boone Hall
  • Magnolia Plantation (watercolor & architectural sketch) View invitations for Magnolia Plantation
  • Middleton Plantation (watercolor, architectural sketch & sketch)
  • Hibernian Hall & its gate (architectural sketch)
  • Old Exchange Building (architectural sketch)
  • The Historic Rice Mill (in watercolor & an architectural sketch) View invitations for The Rice Mill
  • William Blacklock House (architectural sketch)
  • Seabrook Island Club (in watercolor)
  • The Citadel (architectural sketch)
  • The Chapel at Palmetto Bluff (watercolor)
  • The Cedar Room at the Cigar Factory (architectural sketch & watercolor)

*Our portfolio is constantly expanding; please note this list represents only a fraction of our available archive.

Dreaming of a location not listed here?

We are always happy to work beyond Charleston and bring new venues to life. To make it easier for couples to include their unique settings, we keep our design fees approachable for new venue artwork. Custom venue illustrations are one of our most popular services for illustrated wedding invitations, offering a beautiful preview that gives your guests a glimpse of what’s to come. If you’d like to create something truly personal, simply reach out to get started. We’re also happy to share samples of our previous work to help you find a style that feels right for you.

Complete Your Custom Suite

To create a polished and consistent look, we can carry your venue’s style throughout your entire stationery set. Many couples expand their illustrated wedding invitations by adding hand-drawn maps, custom crests, or even pet portraits, making everything feel personal and thoughtfully connected. . 

[View our Illustrated Maps] 

[View our Pet Illustrations]

Frequently Asked Question

Not at all. While we love Charleston’s architecture, we create illustrations for locations all over the world, from private homes and estates to villas and mountain settings.

An architectural sketch focuses on clean lines and fine details for a timeless look. A watercolor style feels softer and more romantic, with added color and movement. We’ll help you choose the one that best fits your wedding style.

Yes. Many couples choose a meaningful detail, like a gate, a family home, or a special spot, to include in their illustrated wedding invitations. It adds a personal touch that makes your design feel truly unique.

It’s simple. You can share a high-quality photo or just the name of your venue if it’s well known. From there, we take care of creating the artwork and placing it into your design.

Yes, and many couples choose to do this. Your illustration can be used across your full suite, including save the dates, envelope liners, programs, maps, and day-of details.

Yes. Custom illustrations have a separate design fee to cover the creation of the artwork. We keep this as approachable as possible since it’s one of the best ways to personalize your suite.

Yes. We have a collection of Charleston venue illustrations available to use, which can be a great option if you’d like a beautiful design while staying within budget.

We carefully design each piece so everything feels consistent and flows together beautifully, from the illustration to the fonts and colors.

We prefer to create the artwork in-house so everything feels cohesive and prints at the highest quality.

Of course. You’ll review the full design, including the illustration, and we’ll make sure everything feels just right before moving into production.

Absolutely. Many couples add details like maps or pet portraits to create a more personal and complete story within their invitation suite.

That’s okay. As long as we have a basic reference or the venue name, we can create a beautiful illustration that represents it in the best way.

Yes. Many couples choose to frame their illustration as a keepsake. It’s a meaningful piece of art that captures where your story began.