Behind the Details of Ultra Luxury Wedding Design
In this episode John sits down with Mikyla Marie Manu of Ink & Press Co., a master stationer and calligrapher working at the highest tier of the wedding industry. They dive deep into what it means to craft ultra luxury weddings, the stationer’s role from first concept to final piece, how event branding elevates the entire day, and why collaboration and emotional investment are key.
Mikyla shares how she partners with planners and creatives to deliver refined, meaningful experiences that go far beyond paper. They talk about pricing with purpose, the magic of meticulous detail, balancing artistry and business, and why “done” can be better than “perfect” in practical creative work.
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Takeaways
Makayla is a stationer and calligrapher specializing in luxury weddings.
Event branding is crucial in creating a cohesive wedding experience.
Pricing for high-end stationery services can reach upwards of $75,000.
Collaboration among vendors enhances the overall event experience.
A stationer is involved from the beginning to the end of the wedding planning process.
Attention to detail is essential in luxury wedding stationery.
Done is better than perfect when it comes to creative work.
Building relationships with planners is key to securing high-end clients.
The emotional investment in ultra luxury events can be significant.
Hands-on creation is a rewarding aspect of being a stationer.
