Lion in the Sun

ppoint! Julia went over many different options of paper, fonts, designs, with us to help us find exactly what we wanted within our budget. We will definitely use them again for future special occasions!

ess but ‘Julia’ walked us through the process, I didn’t feel overwhelmed because I knew I wanted invites that were simple & classic, and I got just that! Thanks gain Julia :)

oduct was absolutely stunning. Laurel was incredibly patient as we walked through every detail and gave great insight and advice. She also did the calligraphy for our invitations, place cards and table numbers. ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL. She is soooo talented. Lion in the Sun also has the BEST selection of invitations as well. Something for everyone. I would highly recommend if you want great consulting, service and beautiful paper goods for your day.

got so many compliments about how elegant and nice they looked. We are so glad we found this gem!

utiful and creative design solutions for any couple. I highly recommend Lion in the Sun, plus the store is such a cute spot in Brooklyn!

as we planned our wedding. Danielle was genuinely excited to help us design the most beautiful wedding invitations to fit with our vision of ivory, blush, and champagne subtle tones. Highly recommend!

a long way during a stressful but exciting time. We could of not been happier with our invitations, welcome bags and day of materials We absolutely loved it all!

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rocess! This was such a fun process thanks to this A+ team with incredible professionalism, knowledge, experience, and awesome product. Our consultation and consecutive meetings to pick out font, review custom artwork, etc were such delights. I had lofty dreams and specific interests when it came to our wedding invites. Melinda helped us to design exactly what I wanted, and with incredible value! Prior to stumbling upon LITS, we had consulted with high end stationary chains that offered us much less flexibility (essentially 0 flexibility) at high ticket prices. PLEASE realize that you need not be confined by the restraints of typical invitation shops! 'Custom invites' are not stock invites with your individual event information plugged in. Custom invites are what Lion in the Sun can help you bring to life. I passionately recommend that you visit LITS storefront and work with them to make your wedding invitation dreams come true!! In the mean time, check out their awesome instagram @lioninthesunPS to see some of their beautiful invitation work and fun store front retail merchandise!

d preparation goes into the process of getting to the finished product on schedule for the big day. I was, of course, told that there was no appointment available (should have known!) but when I balked and said I wouldn't be able to come back--I live in Queens, but went to the Brooklyn shop on the recommendation of a colleague whose invites were beautiful--they fit my fiancé and me into a shortened consultation slot. Could not have been more grateful for that accommodation and the outcome, turned out it was all the time we needed. I knew what I wanted--classic invite, ivory with gold script lettering, a ribbon tying it all together--and Laurel led us straight to that vision with a William Arthur suite, suggesting touches along the way that could not have been more perfect and were always within our budget (our invites were engraved but all other suite cards were thermography; green ribbons were added to match my bridesmaids' dresses). Once we had the suite elements picked out--invite, response card, reception card and return envelope, details card and double envelopes--she and her colleagues helped us over email with wording on each card to fit the formality of the affair (something I didn't ever anticipate needing, but was one of the biggest helps I got in the wedding process!). Our invites were delivered right on time despite our tight timeline (see first sentence) and when I picked them up, Laurel even went over how to perfectly mail them (again, a big help I didn't even know I needed! Would have never thought about how to arrange the cards, or to not mail in rain if it could be avoided). I'm so glad I have extra invites to display in our new home, as well as the plate used to engrave the invites. Definitely recommend!

ion to detail and met all of our deadlines. Everything came out beautifully. I would absolutely work with them again.

very high quality. They also came in earlier than the original timeline, which was a nice surprise. The guest addressing came out fabulous as well. They even were able to do a custom envelope liner for us of a picture of our venue. If you're in Brooklyn, this is a great option for invitations.

ick binders of Save-the-Date cards and wedding invitation sets with little assistance and a bewildering difficulty in getting basic cost information. Even the appointments to look at the books were hard to get! Then I discovered that the invitations I liked were carried by Lion in the Sun. It was easy and pleasant to make an appointment. Laurel gave me her undivided attention and guided me to just the right sources and gave me the pricing information on the spot. Before the end of my first appointment I had selected a beautiful, original design and poured over fonts until I found my favorite. And as wonderful as Laurel is, I also didn’t have to worry when she was not there because everyone on the staff was a pro and able to give immediate assistance. The design of the Save the Date card and invitation ended up being my template for the rest of the wedding decor. It’s important that the wedding process is pleasant, and at Lion in the Sun you can be assured it will be. This is also the place where you will find a beautifully curated selection and a highly talented team that is a pleasure to work with.

s focused on helping us decide on exactly what we wanted, offering practical advice that incorporated our thoughts and conceptualizing what we could scarcely visualize. Competitive pricing and turnaround were nice additions to what is already a top-notch choice!

lla Figura and Lion in the Sun worked with us for months to get everything just right. It was a labor of love and no change was too big or too small. I can't even tell you how many compliments I got when we mailed them out! There were some hiccups along the way, but the speed and professionalism with which LITS handled them was really impressive. For example, there was a miscommunication in the price of something and without hesitation they took responsibility and gave us the lower cost. When Bella Figura didn't print the correct color on part of our invitations, LITS noticed and got it corrected quickly, with the balls rolling before we even knew there was a problem. When we noticed the color of another piece was off, LITS had Bella Figura correct that as well and adjusted the price we had originally paid for rush shipping. Overall they went ABOVE AND BEYOND to get us the most perfect final product in a timely manner and it was noticed! Our only complaint, which doesn't take away from our overall opinion but feel it's worth mentioning, is that when we placed our order and began asking about calligraphy, everyone they work with was already booked. We ended up using en employee of the store who was free and did calligraphy and they turned out fantastic, but when it came time a few weeks later to do a few more, she was then booked up too so we had to switch to digital calligraphy. We wish that with all the correspondence and discussion with them over the months that when to book calligraphy had been part of the conversation. Overall though, they were fantastic to work with and we highly recommend going to them!

ograms based on my specific requests, and then they gave us a discount on our thank-you cards. She is so talented, and the whol team is a joy to work with.

ed, and, most importantly, you could see her smile coming through her emails. Our printed materials for the day of are one of my favorite things about our wedding. Highly recommend!

ite things, she designed our invites, cocktail napkins, wedding guest book, and our table number/centerpieces. Working with Ella and her team was hands down one of the best parts of planning our wedding.

price tag. There are a few bright spots however. Lion in the Sun stands out as an absolute diamond in the rough. Every experience I had with the team was pleasant, helpful, and courteous. Creating my invitations with Melinda and my programs with Laurel was so fun, and better yet, stress-free. I immediately felt like I was in good hands, and have amazing invitations and programs to show for it. There is not one wedding vendor I would recommend more than Lion in the Sun. Working with them was quite possibly my favorite part of the wedding planning process!

ve. We were happy wither everything! Thank you!!!

h, and she was incredibly patient, kind and helpful throughout the entire process. From explaining to 2 clueless individuals about the different printing processes, to coming up with ideas and suggestions to navigate us through the overwhelming number of options available in the volumes of invitation books and finally to ensuring that we stayed on track from both a budget and timing standpoint, we couldn't have asked for a smoother process. We were thrilled with the outcome and can only credit Lion in the Sun for being the consummate professionals in their field!

nvitations, to the day-of items, to thank you cards. I worked with Laurel who was AMAZING. We worked together for over 6 months and she completely understood what I wanted for my wedding every step of the way. Even though I had a small wedding - and therefore not a huge order - she handled everything with such attentiveness, care, and patience. We go so many compliments on all of our items (including the monogrammed napkins we ordered, which were a huge hit.) It was a true pleasure working with Lion in the Sun.

aff is not only helpful and talented, but they truly care about their customers. When my father passed away during my wedding planning with Lion in the Sun, the staff addressed the envelopes that my family and I sent out to thank people for coming to the funeral. When I went to the store to pick up the envelopes and pay, the staff informed me that it was their pleasure to be there for me and it was free of charge. The staff have truly been amazing, and now as a bride, I cannot wait to send out my wedding invitations to my guests because Lion in the Sun did such an amazing job.

Melinda had the expertise and helpful advice for it all. She also had hundreds of examples to choose from, but she also helped us quickly narrow things down without getting overwhelmed. Very importantly, her work, including her incredibly talented calligrapher, is reasonably priced. I will definitely be taking my future paperie needs directly to Lion in the Sun.

itation needs. The Lion in the Sun made my busy life very easy, by making the process of selecting my invitations, church programs and table cards, a very smooth process. We worked with Mary who was amazing. She has been in the invitation profession for a long time and knows her field very well. Selecting invitations can be an overwhelming process but Mary made it as easy as possible. She helped us to create our own invitation from a hybrid of invitation ideas we liked. She made our vision come to light. The staff at the Lion in the Sun is very organized, kind and accommodating. The are always willing and able to help and answer questions with no delay. They are the utmost professionals. When we sent out our invitations we received countless compliments on how beautiful they were. We give the Lion in the Sun our highest recommendation!

our big day such as programs, menus and place seating cards. They are knowledgeable and professional. I will definitely be using them again in the future.

onalized attention, and we loved the look of the product. They were very accommodating.

worked with Danielle who was always just an email away. She worked with me from Day One and really listened to what my fiancee and I wanted; she always found samples and images that were perfectly in line with the look we were aiming for. We were able to have our return envelopes printed in-house and they did an amazing job of matching the script to our invitations. After a mishap with some water (keep all liquids away from you when you're mailing your invitations!) I found myself short on reply cards and envelopes. Danielle went above and beyond to contact the printing company to see if we could get an extra set sent to us ASAP. We were able to get a new set rushed to us and the invitations went out with little delay. When we received our invitations, I was so in love with them that I kept the sample copy in my purse so I could look at it whenever I wanted. The feedback we received from our guests was equally enthusiastic; one of my bridesmaids works in advertising and said she had a "design-gasm" when she received her invitation. In addition to our invitations, we had the following items made through Lion in the Sun: - Welcome Postcard for our hotel welcome bags for guests (again, Danielle helped us pick the perfect image) - Table and Escort Cards for the Reception - Menu Card - Guest Book: again, Danielle helped us with this one. My husband and I went in the store and mentioned we were thinking of getting a map of Brooklyn for our guests to sign in lieu of a book. Danielle helped us find the perfect map, matched the script on the map with our invitations, and added a gold heart over our venue. We absolutely love it and now we have a beautiful reminder of our wedding day. Added bonus: the store is dog-friendly. We always receive a warm reception for our pup Watson! LOVE!

p of the way. She helped me write my invites, organize my ceremony program, write the thank you inside, organize the menu, she was just absolutely wonderful. Anything I needed Mary was there. My dad was hit by a car the night of my rehearsal dinner and she and Cathy and the rest of the staff helped me reorganize my guest list for the second time and redo everything they did the first time for the rescheduled wedding date. They were just so amazing in helping me get everything back on track. If you want people who truly care about making all of your paper needs special and perfect for your event definitely visit lion in the sun.

dn't say enough of great things about the design, creativity, and the customer service. Couldn't agree more. Highly recommend for all of your printed wedding needs,

ndless. We were able to customize our whole order and make the wedding invites of our dreams! We were so happy how well our invites turned out that we ended up printing our thank you cards with them too!

paper goods. We did both invitations and day of (menus, programs, little signs) and they were all stunning. In every step along the way everyone at Lion was helpful and creative. They will sit down with you and look through scores of ideas until you find the one you love. Then, they will help you continue that vision in every little detail. I would highly recommend them to anyone.

w the benefit of truly being able to customize the invitations and have someone be a partner. I worked with Mary, who was AMAZING. She was patient, creative, and really went over the top to make my vision come to life. She is also a sweetheart who was a pleasure to work with. I’d really recommend working with this shop!

s. The finished product looked even BETTER than what I was visioning....the paper quality was perfect, the color font and styles matched exactly what we wanted....and the artwork looked stunning. So beautiful. ALL of our guests commented on how detailed and special our invitations looked. I will DEFINITELY be coming back to this location in the future for any event invites or stationary I may need. They are the best!!! :)

ully crafted, and handmade. The people from Lion in the Sun (especially Danielle) were extremely helpful and efficient, which I was very thankful for since I was planning the wedding mostly from Spain. Thanks!!!

We used them for a number of orders - ranging in price points - from beautiful embossed handmade paper to laser prints. It was a great experience working with everyone there. They were timely, communicative, and efficient. They have tons of examples as well, so there is lots of inspiration. I would highly recommend them!!!

first entered Lion in the Sun, we had no idea what to expect. Everything -- from the hands on and personal service to the remarkable quality of the final products -- was outstanding. And I am not an easy critic!!! While we didn't know for sure what we were looking for to start, Melinda and her team walked us through each step and the outcomes were classic, beautiful and perfect for us. Our invitations were stunning. Our menu cards transformed the tables. And our church programs were unique (not an easy feat) and wonderfully simple. I would highly recommend Lion in the Sun to anyone looking for great service and products.

of our favorite vendors we worked with. Sarah and Victoria were always very helpful, patient and responded to our e-mails very promptly. The store is very organized and they have such a wide variety of invitations and samples you can look through to get ideas.

helpful and I was pleased with the invitations!

in the Sun proved you can have great invitations and other paper products that are unique to you and your partner. We came to them with an illustration a friend had done portraying us in comic book style. Sarah and the designers there helped turn our illustration into an invitation that all of our friends are still talking about and proudly displaying today- even though our wedding has passed. Once the invites were out the door we came to Sarah again (less than 3 weeks before our wedding) with a crazy idea of having our table signs and seating chart feature iconic illustrations of famous fictional places. Again they KILLED it leaving us literally speechless when we saw the beautiful, fun, beyond creative finished product. Thanks to Lion in the Sun we not only have the memories of our fabulous wedding but special keepsakes that we will always treasure. I admit they are more expensive than I was planning but in the long run you get what you pay for. They exceeded opportunities at every turn and their customer service and responsiveness is stellar.

dates and we came to the perfect place. We purchased about 100 vintage-looking "Greetings from Brooklyn" postcards with our wedding info printed on the backside and they were ready a week later! The designers there was very helpful and patient when it comes to making necessary changes.

went here for their weddings. This shop is the perfect combination of boutique service with a very wide selection of options - and most of all, the ability to help us identify options that met our vision (including figuring out what our vision was and how to articulate it). The staff are highly organized, exceedingly professional and kept us on fully on track with all our deadline needs - and most importantly, they kept us on or below our budget at all times. They also ensured that the final products were flawless and appear to maintain wonderful relationships with their designers. They were also simply a pleasure to work with - they are that good! The shop is also amazing - we also bought our guest book there and were tempted by all the other stationery accessories and cute tote bags. We worked with Melinda, Sarah and Victoria - all wonderful experts!

Sun. They're very open and honest about cost, and what it's like to order from certain companies. We made sure to order extra of my invitations because if we would need to order more, the company would charge us a fortune. Knowing this off the bat helped us plan our number to order. They are open to all price points, and will do what they can to get you what you want at your price. I couldn't be happier with my invitations.

ette recommendation in the book. There was never a worry with her in control. I'm very grateful to have found someone so great.

stination wedding in Santorini, Greece and wanted something unique and special for our invitations.. crisp white and blue, the colors of the island, while looking modern and sophisticated. After visiting a few businesses in Manhattan, we could not find what we had in mind. I started searching online for other businesses and landed on Lion in the Sun, which had top ratings for design and satisfaction. We live in Manhattan so we were pretty determined to go to Brooklyn to check out this place. We were welcomed by wonderful Ella who listened carefully to what we wanted and started showing us samples that spoke to the style we had in mind. And yes, we found there what we wanted: a square white museum board with the finest print job: letter press. (It is a very expensive print technique but the quality of it is spectacular). We customized a blue ink to match the true Santorini blue. My husband had the idea to add the Santorini skyline across the top, Ella did such an amazing job designing it! The skyline was pressed on the card without any ink. The end result was: art, a wedding invitation that was truly art! We received so many compliments from the print company in Oregon to every single recipient. Along with the invitations, we included RSVP cards in the same style looking like post cards and an insert with directions. Lion in the Sun went above and beyond to deliver what we wanted and more. Also, for our wedding day Ella helped us design name cards with the same style (same font and skyline). They looked so perfect on the dinner tables! We are now back from our wedding and just designed our final stationery, Thank you cards. It was such an amazing experience working with Lion in the Sun, it was one of the planning activities my husband and I loved so much. We highly recommend the business to anybody who is looking for amazing service and craftsmanship! Thank you! Irene & Raffaele