winnipeg, manitoba, ca


upstate design studio

Weddings by Upstate

Custom stationery & favours

Why Upstate?

Are you looking for unique wedding favours that no one will want to leave behind and or custom stationery that is designed specifically to your wedding? If so, then we should be friends.

Hi, I’m Ally – nice to meet you! Live sketching as Wedding Favours is a unique experience that your guests will not forget! If you are looking for wedding favours that everyone will want to take home with them, these are it. It’s a piece of art that is specific to them that they can take home and frame it or put it on the fridge remembering your special day at the same time.

As far as wedding stationery goes, I LOVE stationery. I was the girl who bought all the notebooks but never used them all, loved school supply shopping and was always doodling in school. Put all that together and you get a custom stationery designer. Through a series of meetings we will work together to create everything you need for your wedding (or event).

Serving Winnipeg, Manitoba and surrounding areas for live sketching.

Upstate Design Studio

Live Sketching

Often used as wedding favours, Upstate offers live sketching of your guests. Completed while everyone is eating & dancing, their watercolour sketch of them in their outfits are ready to go when they are!

Custom & Semi-Custom Invitations

Upstate offers fully customizable design packages for your wedding invitations as well as a few semi-custom designs that are updated for your wedding.

Wedding favours

Live sketching

Looking for a wedding favour that no one will want to leave behind? Invite me to do live sketching of all your guests in real time. I paint everyone in watercolours and they eat, drink & dance, then your guests just grab it on their way out!

Booking for late 2024

“I was so lost when it came to wedding favours, and knew I wanted something unique and special. Ally and her live sketching checked all of my boxes: unique, special and a gift people actually want!”

2024 Bride, Sophie Douglas
Wedding invitations & stationery

Custom & semi-custom

Watercolour & line art designs that are always light, bright & airy. If neutrals and cool tones are your vibe then we should work together! Leave all your stationery needs to me and have one less thing to worry about!

Booking for 2024 & 2025
ally oneil photography

FAQ

Live Sketching & Custom Stationery

Do you do Live Sketching for events other than weddings?

Yes! While this is mostly a service used by couples as their wedding favours, live sketching can be used for any type of event.

Fill out the contact form below with your event info and Ally will get back to you.

Is there a maximum amount of guests for Live Sketching?

Currently we are booking events for 200 people and under.

What is the pricing for live sketching?

Pricing is based on the number of event attendees, location and any potential add ons chosen. Book a discovery call or fill out the contact form below for a quote.

What types of Stationery packages are available?

Upstate offers three types of stationery packages: Complete Custom, Semi-Custom & À la Carte. For more information on these, fill out the contact form below or book a discovery call to pick out the best option for you.

What is the turnaround time for custom stationery?

Upstate recommends booking a min of 6 months in advance if not prior. New clients will be taken based on availability and packages chosen.

I only want a design and I would like to print myself.

Design only projects are taken based on currently availability and scope of work. To determine if this would be a good fit for you and Upstate, book a discovery call or fill out the contact form below.

Curious about live sketching or custom stationery?

Book a discovery call with Ally below. She is the Illustrator and designer at Upstate and will be able to walk you through a high level overview of the progress and what is required.

Get In Touch

Contact

Have a few questions and don’t want to book a discovery call just yet? Fill out the contact form and a response will be sent back within 48 hours.

Ready To Start New Project With ally?

I can’t wait to help you create your vision and grow your business. Let’s connect and get started !