Hoopla House Creative
What makes us unique is the ability to customize and really start from scratch on your stationery. You’ll see plenty of invitations on my site that can be ordered with just a few minor adjustments (wording, colors, etc.) This is a great option for couples on a time crunch or if they happen to find something that fits their theme perfectly. However, I understand that every wedding is one of a kind, and the stationery needs to reflect that, which is why I also offer completely custom design services. I’m always ready to listen; because understanding my clients’ vision is where the design process begins. My favorite part of my job is working with couples to create a timeliness, totally-them preview of the festivities ahead!
I’ve always loved to draw and make things; I was that kid who would doodle on every inch of her homework. I studied Communications Design at Syracuse University and it was then that I realized I could turn my passion into my career. I had always wanted to start up my own business and stationery design seemed like the natural thing. I find it to be an honor to be a part of such profound moments in people’s lives. I get to know couples like I would a new friend; I feel their joy and I’m truly excited to be involved in their planning process.
I continue to grow in new directions and face new challenges every day. I once heard this bit of advice while starting my business and I couldn’t agree more, “The successes are sweeter because you built them but the challenges are scarier, because you alone need to establish how to fix them.” With that being said, this journey has been amazing and I wouldn’t change it for a second!
My biggest piece of advice to clients is to be confident in what you love – trendy or not.
If you haven’t chosen a theme yet, start by brainstorming a list of things you both love and what you have in common. Don’t be afraid to ask for something you haven’t seen before, have fun with it and create something that’s uniquely you! Not exactly sure what you’re looking for? I’d love to join in on your brainstorming session. Together, we'll create something that you both will fall in love with.
Everyone always asks me how we got our name. Thanksgiving weekend was when I officially decided that I was going to go after my dream. Well, that year we were also hosting our first Thanksgiving in our first place together! We had the whole family over – our parents and all of our aunts, uncles and cousins in our tiny little kitchen. It was the first Thanksgiving we hosted in our new home so as you can imagine all of the women in our family over compensated for my lack of cooking. We had food everywhere. There was laughing, food, wine, “screaming” (Italian family) and football on in the background. Complete chaos – the best kind of course.
Those are the kind of celebrations that I love, that we all love… the kind that are bursting at the seams with love, joy and happiness. So much Hoopla in one little House. There you have it, Hoopla House Creative.
