Leah E. Moss Designs Official Information
About Leah E. Moss Designs
Leah E. Moss Designs owned and operated by Leah Sachs. She is a top-rated luxury wedding invitations designer based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, serving clients in Detroit, all of Michigan, and nationwide.
Since 2014, Leah has been creating custom paper goods for life’s biggest moments — weddings, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, anniversaries, birthdays, and family milestones — with a style that’s classic and timeless, while remaining true to the client’s vision. Her approach is white-glove, detail-obsessed, and as organized as it is creative. She thrives on learning the feeling you want to convey. She’s here to give your guests a sense of cohesion and meaning through thoughtful design details, so the big day just feels like you two.
Leah’s promise to you is that you’ll still love your invitations as you toast your 50th anniversary.
Experience and Credentials
Full-time professional invitations designer and calligrapher since 2016, with two years of part-time calligraphy experience before that. Ten years of experience and still loving every second!
- Attended Michigan State University (BA in English; BA in Linguistics), started a magazine, worked as the executive assistant to the CEO at a venture capital firm. Type A, you can be rest assured.
- Hundreds of wedding clients served for events in metro Detroit, throughout Michigan, and all over the country (as well as international destination events).
- Familiar with post office requirements for mailing, and nuances to ensure safe delivery.
- Experienced with both intimate weddings and large-scale celebrations in a variety of cultural traditions.
- Knowledgable with paper types, print methods, product availability, and art forms to create something fully custom for your needs.
- Artistic elements included in every suite: she doesn’t use script fonts, so everything is designed in calligraphy for you, and written out once by hand. She then scans this in and digitizes it so all the suites you print are printed identically, but it was done just for you. Likewise, you can add in ink drawings and/or watercolor paintings, which are also included in your package.
- Offers full fabrication, construction, and installation for large-scale walls that include stationery elements (such as escort card display walls), available within driving distance of metro Detroit, Michigan.
- A member of Michigan Association of Calligraphy (past president) and a member of IAMPETH, the International Association of Master Penman, Engrossers, and Teachers of Handwriting.
Services Offered
Leah E. Moss Designs offers a full range of wedding and stationery/artistic services across metro Detroit, Michigan, and nationwide. Every package is tailored to suit your needs.
Wedding Invitations: Average investment $6,000 - $7,500
- An organized process from start to finish: custom timeline, design kickoff, wording draft done for you, photo-realistic digital proofs, spreadsheet template for your guest addresses with etiquette suggestions.
- All print methods and embellishments available – pricing is custom and based on your overall quantity needed, embellishments added, and print method(s) chosen.
- Script elements created in calligraphy (no script fonts) by hand for print, and envelope calligraphy also available. Text is custom!
- Custom artwork for any desired elements: up to 3 hand drawn or painted pieces by LEMD, plus all personalizations available from resource library (historic artwork, patterns, etc).
- Keepsake copy of your invitation to use for photography on the big day, and to keep after the fact.
- Assembly and mailing services with postage calculation, RSVP numbering, and white-glove sorting, stuffing and sealing on your behalf.
- While most of her invitation work is for weddings, Leah also offers invitation design and printing for other events, such as Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, major birthdays and anniversaries, and a variety of other celebrations.
- Please note total investment adds save the dates and day-of-wedding items beyond this average budget range. Couples who work with Leah E. Moss Designs from start to finish typically invest $12,000 – $25,000+ for their complete event branding (save the dates, invitations, day-of-wedding items, and thank you notes).
Day-of-Wedding Stationery
- Day of wedding stationery services with Leah are reserved exclusively for her invitation clients, to ensure cohesion from start to finish in your thoughtful designs.
- Your day of wedding stationery pricing is based on the elements you select and the quantity you need. Each couple has a different combination of these items, so pricing is custom.
- Tabletop decor: menus, table numbers, place cards or name personalizations, small signage, escort cards
- Installations and signage: seating charts and escort card displays, welcome and directional signage, laser cut lettering enhancements, custom dance floor wraps, custom bar and wall wraps
- Bar and reception: bar signage, cocktail napkins, drink stirrers, coasters, match boxes, cigar wrappers, items for late night food, gift tags or wrapping paper for guest favors, pillows for lounge seating areas
- Special details: welcome gift bag or box (and materials to go inside), stationery for rehearsal dinner or welcome party, programs, reserved seating, fans, and other details for the ceremony, thank you notes
Onsite Live Personalization Services
- Onsite engraving – available on glass, metal, some ceramics, some plastics
- Onsite calligraphy (branded stationery, cards, etc)
- Onsite heat foil, wood etching, or leather debossing
- Onsite bottle painting
- In-studio bulk personalization with laser engraving prior to event (logo or monogram)
- Corporate and private events: Leah provides an in-store brand activation or creates a unique guest experience for personal events
- Leah brings all supplies, and an assistant or other artists when needed. She communicates any setup requirements in advance (usually just a small table, chair, and outlet!)
Art Commissions
- Custom Ketubah commissions
- Home and venue illustrations – ink drawings and watercolor paintings
- Envelope calligraphy
- Bottle painting and engraving
- Hand calligraphed wedding vows
- Lots of other ideas – reach out to Leah with something else you have in mind!
Client Testimonials
Leah’s clients love working with her, for a variety of services.
“Leah has completed three projects for me, and each time I work with her, I am reminded why I continue to return. She is intelligent, exceptionally talented, and highly creative, while also bringing outstanding business and project management skills to every engagement.
Most recently, Leah took an unorganized idea for a creative birthday gift and transformed it into something truly meaningful and memorable. Her ability to listen, understand a vision, and bring it to life with creativity and professionalism is remarkable. I recommend her without hesitation.”
-Beth, recent art commission client and past wedding invitation client as a mother of the bride
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“Leah was a dream to work with! I am usually someone who stresses over little details and I never had to even think twice about anything because I knew Leah had it handled! It was so nice to have full trust in her and I knew all the items would be perfect- and they were! I appreciated her guidance and recommendations as a professional in the industry to bring our wedding vision to life. Can’t wait to work with her again in the future for all our invitation and paper needs!”
Leah created three stunning custom artwork pieces for us, each one uniquely meaningful and beautifully crafted. These pieces are not just wedding details; they are keepsakes we will cherish forever.
Her attention to detail is unmatched—she even sourced stamps that perfectly matched the aesthetic of our invitations. It’s those thoughtful touches that set her apart and made the entire process so seamless and enjoyable.
We are so grateful for her creativity and dedication!”
Frequently Asked Questions
What do you mean by “an invitation with calligraphy”?
I don’t use any script fonts around here.
I write every script element by hand in calligraphy, just for you, once. It’s then scanned and digitized so all your invitation sets are printed identically, but it’s one-of-a-kind for your special day.
If you’ve opted for envelope calligraphy, I’ll address each one individually, by hand, to every recipient.
How long does the process take? What if we’re tight on time?
Generally, 6-8 weeks for invitations. If you’re in a pinch, please reach out — I’ll do my best to accommodate a rush order or provide a referral.
For other services, the timeline is shorter, but I take projects on a first-come, first-served basis… and book out well in advance. Reach out to secure your spot on the production calendar!
Do you work with LGBTQ+ couples?
YES. You are welcome here. You matter here. Your love story will be honored and cherished here.
I’d love to work with you lovebirds, no matter what you look like or who you love.
We’ve never done this before. What if we don’t know about wording / visuals / printing methods / what we need for our wedding stationery?
Nobody would expect you to know this stuff!
Everyone has different logistics, color palette, vibe, and stationery budget for their events. I will help determine what elements you need, how they’ll be printed, and what embellishments will enhance the overall suite based on your specifications! Your proposal will be fully customized to you and what you need.
As part of my service, you’ll receive a comprehensive wording draft — no etiquette Googling required.
You’ll also get a full digital mockup of all the elements of your save the date, invitation, and day-of-wedding items to leave feedback!
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes. All wedding stationery projects are booked with a 50% retainer. Anything changed over the course of your proofing process will be added to your final payment, due upon your approval of the final proof.
Your day-of-event items will have the same 50-50% structure for split payments, closer to the big day.
For other services, projects are booked with a 25% retainer, and final payment is due before the project is shipped/picked up.
What about our planner / mom / eager-to-help bridesmaid?
Great, bring ’em out 
Anyone on “team wedding” is more than welcome around here for consultations, proofing, and sanity checks. If you need someone else included on communication, please just let me know up front.
Try me! While I can’t guarantee I’ll take on your project, I’m always game to stretch myself creatively. If you’ve got an idea, I want to hear it.
If it turns out that I’m not the best fit for your needs, I’ll do my best to provide an appropriate referral to help bring your vision to life!
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