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katelyn
KIRSTON
OWNER, CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Growing up, there was nothing I loved more than to be making a mess - drawing, painting, building, sewing, sculpting, jewelry design,
you name it.
While working at my last corporate job, I was introduced to the world of graphic
design, branding and print; ultimately stumbling across a passion I never knew I had!
I found the entire process of graphic arts to be so fascinating and daunting at
the same time. Every program seemed so complex and limitless with abilities
and options; and trust me, it is!
I invested months learning the ins and outs, perfecting every detail, and absolutely fell in love with the design process. First with an idea, then a sketch, then with paint, watercolor, PhotoShop, Illustrator and InDesign. Thus, a dream was born and I began working towards making it a reality. I quit my full-time job in 2014 and launched PaperPlum.
fun facts
if we were to spend the day together,
what would you find out?
01
you can usually find me with a margarita in my hand, or in my blood stream...
02
i'm a knuckle cracker.
sorry future self - looks like you're going to have arthritis.
03
adrenaline junkie! i've been skydiving four times and bungeed from the tallest swing in the world. sorry mom!
04
i'm an avid runner and just completed my 5th marathon. i am in a perpetual state of training, and i love it!
05
i adore my job!
AS SEEN IN
We are so proud to see our work
published in a variety of publications.
STYLE ME PRETTY
WEDDING CHICKS
100 LAYER CAKE
100 LAYER CAKELET
DESIREE HARTSOCK
EMMALINE BRIDE
TWO BRIGHT LIGHTS
ARTFULLY WED
BESPOKE BRIDE
CEREMONY MAGAZINE
WHITE MAGAZINE
RUFFLED BLOG
APPLE BRIDE
SEATTLE BRIDE MAGAZINE
ROCKY MOUNTAIN BRIDE
SENTIMENTS
SEE WHAT OUR CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY!
gaby coreas
My invitations were the best investment I made during my wedding planning. EVERYONE has complimented on how gorgeous they are!
erin battle
KATELYN!! I am in complete awe of our invitations! You absolutely nailed every detail and they are PERFECT! You are so talented, I cannot thank you enough!
melanie cabigas
WE LOVE THE INVITATIONS!!
AHHH I LOVE THEM!!
sherell winns
My experience working with Katelyn has been amazing! Katelyn was extremely patient and answered all of the many questions and changes I’ve had. She sent samples to choose the coloring and material for the suite. So many great things she’s done throughout this process.
I’m deployed and my fiancé and I have been planning our wedding abroad for the last 9 months. She’s made it super accommodating for our schedules. My parents had the honor of taking the first peak at our invitations and they were speechless. When I saw them, my eyes lit up with how gorgeous they are! Katelyn is the best and I would definitely recommend her to anyone
chelsea ward
Right from the start, Katelyn seemed just as enthusiastic about my engagement as I was which made PaperPlum stand out from all other companies I had reached out to.The process was seamless from start to finish from choosing colors and fonts, to follow up proofs, Katelyn had helpful suggestions which never left me feeling alone or confused. One of the best things was how quick she was to respond with everything, I was never anxiously waiting on anything. Thank you SO much for my dream invitations and experience, Katelyn and the PaperPlum team!
amanda revman
Katelyn exceeded all of my expectations throughout the entire process. She provided so much insight and guidance in a process that was completely new to me. She answered all my questions no matter how small and the end product was beyond anything I could have ever expected. To say I'm impressed would be an understatement! Planning a wedding can be stressful, but when you're working with Katelyn the stress vanishes because you know you're in the best hands. My invitations arrived last night and they're the most beautiful invitations I have ever seen. Thank you, seriously THANK YOU!
shelby alverson
I could not have imagined a more perfect person to work with than Katelyn! She was patient, creative, communicative and so kind throughout the whole process designing and making my wedding invitations! She would text, call, and email to make sure continuous updates were given to me as each step of the process was complete! She has such a knack for this creative field and even found many errors that I hadn't noticed! I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for someone to bring their dream invitations to life!
kara finlay
The number one thing I was excited for when I became engaged was paper! Not dresses, not decorations, just paper! I searched for months to find the right wedding invitations. I wanted our guests to feel excited for our wedding as soon as they saw the envelope. After searching high and low I came across Katelyn! If you’re worried about not holding a tangible invitation before you receive them, there is no need to worry. Katelyn will send you clear proofs that are true to color and detail, and will look even better in person. Katelyn, thank you for all of your hard work and creativity on my wedding invitations. I will forever treasure them!
noel westbrook
I had spent so much time searching for the perfect wedding invitation suite - I looked at hundreds and found nothing that really captured what I wanted! Then I found Katelyn. I briefly explained elements of different designs that I liked and she was able to combine them into a design that was absolutely perfect! She was quick to get back to me with proofs and so easy to work with! Katelyn, I am so pleased with the design and the quality! Thank you so much for saving me what was turning into a disaster and making it so seamless!
katie peterson
Katelyn - we LOVED our invites!! You absolutely nailed our vision and are so thrilled with the final product! I am so stinking excited for our guests to get them. THANK YOU Katelyn and the PaperPlum team!
hannah brown
I want to thank you SO much for our amazing invitations! It's everything I could have envisioned! Thank you again for working with me throughout this whole process - you are truly talented and gifted and I appreciate everything!
brittany shoup
KATELYN! The invites are BEAUTIFUL! I am absolutely in love with them! You did such a beautiful job, they are perfect. Thank you SO much!
audrey spangler
Katelyn, I wanted to reach out to thank you for being so wonderful to work with! We are all so pleased with the quality of your work! You madd the entire process so simple, and you were incredibly accommodating about every modification. I hope that you know how truly talented you are! I hope that anyone who is considering hiring you loses their hesitations and chooses you; they will not be disappointed! Thank you a million times!
skylar cuppy
We came home to the most lovely package and we are obsessed with our invitations!! Thank you so much again for working with us through all the planning changes and I cannot wait to recommend you to every bride I come across! Thank you thank you for our beautiful invitations!!
lucy payne
I do not even know where to begin! The invites are everything we could have ever wanted and so much more! They are so stunning! Your packaging alone brought tears to my eyes! I can't thank you enough for making this experience so enjoyable and so stress free. I wish I could give you a huge hug. You're an absolutely dream. Thank you so so much!
katie peterson
I am over the moon with my custom-designed invitations! Katelyn works magic behind the scenes and created my dream suite better than I could have imagined! Katelyn and her team are knowledgeable about everything wedding related and readily offered tips on etiquette, style, verbiage, colors and more. She is a pro at customer service and is so kind to work with. She does everything in a timely and enthusiastic manner. I will forever return to PaperPlum for any needs I have!!
phoebe tran
Katelyn, I cannot thank you enough for your help and expertise. You made this part of the wedding process so smooth and stress-free! You brought my vision to life! To any future brides or grooms who are reluctant to move forward in this process, don't be! If you choose PaperPlum, you can rest assured that you are in capable hands!
cassie becker
Katelyn is an absolute pleasure to work with! Katelyn pays attention to every detail, from the paper details, color matching, envelope choices - ensuring everything tied in together perfectly. Katelyn is a creative breathe of fresh air where the quality of her designs is only surpassed by the quality of the finished product. We received endless compliments!
arden angelo
Katelyn, you are the best!! Thank you for being so proactive, responsive and creative. This bas been a VERY easy process for me and people need to know about you!