I treat paper as a meaningful medium and view design as my act of love. At Rachell Rae Designs, we translate your wedding story into thoughtful stationery and signage that elevate every cherished celebration.
Award-winning designer, Rachell, creates bespoke stationery and signage for couples and creative teams across California’s Central Coast. With a white-glove process and a signature modern romantic style, she transforms wedding stories into timeless, meticulously executed keepsakes.
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Five consecutive years as California Wedding Day’s Best Invitation Designer and three consecutive years recognized as a finalist for Best Signage Designer in San Luis Obispo.
What humbles me most isn’t the recognition.
It’s knowing that, year after year for more than a decade, couples have trusted me to help tell one of the most meaningful stories they’ll ever celebrate.
When people ask what I do, it’s easy to say I design wedding invitations and signage.
But that’s never been the whole story.
Design is how I care for people.
These recognitions aren’t about paper, ink, envelopes, postage or signs.
They’re about trust and thoughtful conversations. Late nights perfecting the smallest details. Showing up. Finding creative solutions. And caring about someone’s wedding and events as if it were my own.
Great design has never been about making something pretty.
It’s communication. It’s hospitality. It’s storytelling. It’s attention to detail.
Thank you to every couple who trusted me with your story, every planner and creative partner who welcomed me onto your team, and everyone who has voted, referred my business, or cheered me on along the way.
This big dream continues because of all of you, and I couldn’t be more grateful. 💕
This custom seating display transformed a functional guest experience into a storytelling moment.
Inspired by the iconic Three Sisters and the Cascade Mountain landscape surrounding Pole Creek Ranch, the mountain motif carried throughout the celebration, from die-cut save-the-dates and letterpress invitations to this sculptural seating installation.
A perfect example of how thoughtful design can do more than direct guests. It can reinforce a story, reflect a place, and become part of the experience itself.
Molly trusted me from hundreds of miles away to design a wedding experience inspired by the mountain landscape surrounding Sisters, Oregon, and their celebration at Pole Creek Ranch. Hearing that the process felt seamless and that every detail helped bring their vision to life means the world to me. From custom die-cut save-the-dates to a coordinating seating chart and day-of details, every piece was thoughtfully designed to tell their story.
And seeing their celebration later featured in Oregon Wedding Day was an incredible bonus. . . Feature: @Oregonweddingday Venue: @polecreekranchweddings Day-of Coordinator: @twopinesevents Stationery & Signage: @rachell_rae_designs Florals: @stumpmunkfarms, @saltroad_ Photo & Video: @aliciawood.photography DJ: @djmandymac Catering: @bowtiecatering Bar: @luckystarmobilebar Hair: @sarahruthbridalhair Makeup: @makeupmarisolv Bridal Fashion: @thebespokebride Tent & Lighting: @bendpartyrentals Tabletop Rentals: @curated_eventrentals Flower Girl Attire: @marehcouture Event Management: @rachell_rae_designs . . #wedding #weddinginvitation #oregonwedding #weddingstationer #customweddinginvitations
Still thinking about this teal and white cotton letterpress invitation and the mountain-inspired details created for their wedding weekend at Pole Creek Ranch in Sisters, Oregon.
Refined typography, intentional texture, and a first impression designed to feel as memorable as the celebration itself.
Proof that custom wedding invitations become part of the story long after the wedding day. . . Feature: @oregonweddingday Venue: @polecreekranchweddings Day-of Coordinator: @twopinesevents Stationery & Signage: @rachell_rae_designs Florals: @stumpmunkfarms, @saltroad_ Photo & Video: @aliciawood.photography DJ: @djmandymac Catering: @bowtiecatering Bar: @luckystarmobilebar Hair: @sarahruthbridalhair Makeup: @makeupmarisolv Bridal Fashion: @thebespokebride Tent & Lighting: @bendpartyrentals Tabletop Rentals: @curated_eventrentals Flower Girl Attire: @marehcouture . . #weddinginvite #weddingstationery #weddingsigns #oregonweddding #wedding
Still swooning over E + M’s wedding and seeing their story featured in Oregon Wedding Day.
One week after being recognized as California Wedding Day’s Best Invitation Designer in San Luis Obispo, this feature feels especially meaningful.
Inspired by the mountain landscape surrounding @polecreekranchweddings in Sisters, Oregon, this custom save-the-dates, invitation suite and day-of signage blended mountain-inspired die cuts, playful color, and personal details, from a guest crossword to a golf flag guest book.
Proof that custom wedding stationery is more than paper. It becomes part of the experience and long after, the memory. . . Feature: @Oregonweddingday Venue: @polecreekranchweddings Day-of Coordinator: @twopinesevents Stationery & Signage: @rachell_rae_designs Florals: @stumpmunkfarms, @saltroad_ Photo & Video: @aliciawood.photography DJ: @djmandymac Catering: @bowtiecatering Bar: @luckystarmobilebar Hair: @sarahruthbridalhair Makeup: @makeupmarisolv Bridal Fashion: @thebespokebride Tent & Lighting: @bendpartyrentals Tabletop Rentals: @curated_eventrentals Flower Girl Attire: @marehcouture Event Management: @rachell_rae_designs . . #oregonweddingsignage #weddinginvitations #wedding #weddingsignage #oregonwedding