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Services
Designs by Yu is a custom design studio offering unique and modern handmade invitations, announcements, stationery, name cards, favors and gifts. They take care to use environmentally friendly products and donate a portion of profits to charitable works.
Contact founder and creative director Virginia Yee (née Yu) to arrange a one-hour complimentary consultation.
“I was lost about what I wanted to do with my invitations, and Virginia gave me some great ideas. I loved the finished invitations; everyone did. I had people taking them to their work to show other people who didn’t even know me! They were perfect!!! I have received so many invitations and mine definitely blew everyone else’s away!”
“Virginia is very talented. The sky’s the limit! She can do anything!”
“We were amazed and a bit speechless that the cards were so intimate; it’s like she created our own personal branding.“
“Virginia created five possible wedding invitations from which we chose one. We were impressed with the quality of the materials that she used and the attention to detail that she gave to each piece.”
“She was able to visualize what my wife and I had in mind and brought everything together in the perfect package.”
“I felt heard and understood during the planning stages. Virginia pours her heart out into her designs and her products and gives you the very best she can do.”
“Not only was Virginia responsive and reliable, but she was also always polite and explained everything clearly.”
What 3 words describe your work? Modern, detailed and personalized.
Why should someone hire you? I absolutely love collaborating with clients to make their vision a reality. I understand how stressful planning a wedding can be so I am here to ensure clients receive my undivided attention and personal care. I want to make this a fun and enjoyable process from the minute they contact me to the time they receive the final product. Also, couples who use us will be making a difference in the lives of others as a portion of our proceeds is donated to various charitable organizations.
What are the common misconceptions about your services? One misconception is that our work is easy to produce. Each piece is individually handmade (not mass-produced) and a lot of time and attention is poured into each piece, so we encourage clients to contact us early in the planning process to ensure they allow ample time for the design and production process.
The second common misconception is that, because we do custom work, customers assume they won't be able to afford us. Customers will be surprised to find that our prices are reasonable and we are willing to work with them and offer alternative solution to stay within their budget. Though we might not be able to compete against the bigger companies who offer mass-produced invitations, you will however receive the personal attention you deserve and work that is uniquely designed for you.
What are some of sources of inspiration or influences on your work? I am inspired by people and their stories. I believe each couple is unique and it is such a joy to be able to interpret their visions, personalities and passions into something so tangible like invitations and favors. I am also inspired by the simple yet detailed beauty of nature.
What are 3 words that describe your personality? Down-to-earth, friendly and compassionate.
What's your favorite way to wind down after a hard day? Spending time with my amazing husband. Whether we are watching a movie, cooking, working out together or just sitting on the couch dreaming about the future, it doesn't matter what it is, as long as I am with him I feel relaxed and refreshed.