Carisse, the NYC calligrapher and wedding invitation designer behind Carisse Design Studio

I’m Carisse, a modern calligrapher & wedding invitation designer based in New York City.

I’m also a 3x Emmy nominated TV producer who has spent more than 10 years mastering the art of visual storytelling for networks including CBS, NBC, HGTV, Food Network and more. 

As a creative producer, calligrapher & designer, I believe every moment is a story waiting to be told. Through the art of calligraphy, combined with a skill for orchestrating extraordinary events, I’ll help you transform special moments into keepsakes that last a lifetime.

At Carisse Design Studio, my mission is to bring your stories & events to life through tangible details you’ll cherish forever.

a few things I love … 

the ballet » A GOOD BOOK » dahlias
SUSHI » old Hollywood » THE DESERT
live art » MY CAT » the way paper feels

Work with me if …

  • You love handmade details just as much as I do
  • You’re a couple searching for wedding invitations & details you can't find anywhere else
  • You're a brand that knows how to build trust & connection through personalized experience
  • You're looking for gifts that will treasured forever instead of unused, thrown away or forgotten
  • You revel in events that are visually stunning & consider your guests at every turn
  • You want a collaborative partner who will bring your vision to life with the same care, creativity and excitement you have for your wedding, company or special event
Carisse, NYC calligrapher, wedding invitation designer & owner of Carisse Design Studio
NYC calligrapher and invitation designer styles custom wedding invitation flat lay

  • "Carisse isn’t just a calligrapher — she is a designer, calligrapher, and planner all in one. "

    Carisse did all the calligraphy and design for my baby shower, creating custom place cards and beautifully designed baby prediction cards for each table setting. She also crafted a fun game and card box. Her vision and ideas tied everything together and the shower turned out more beautiful than I ever imagined! My family and friends couldn’t stop raving about how stunning it was, thanks to her! Carisse isn’t just a calligrapher—she is a designer, calligrapher, and planner all in one. I wish I had a wedding to plan because her invitations are gorgeous. I would hire her for any event and look forward to working with her again!

    - Lauren

  • "A brilliant creative."

    Carisse created my dream invitation design . . . Once my guests started receiving the invites, I got a record number of texts and calls from family and friends fawning over how absolutely gorgeous my invitations were. It really set the tone for the whole wedding. Carisse is a brilliant creative, a design hero, and a really, really good person who makes you feel taken care of every step of the way. I couldn’t recommend her more.

    — Ashley

  • "Highly recommend."

    Carisse is the sweetest there is! She has helped our team in numerous ways, and she was able to engrave our names on our fragrance bottles for a quick turnaround! Highly recommend … super communicative in replies. We can’t wait to do more fun projects with her!

    - Ranavat Beauty

Let’s create something extraordinary together.

I'm in!

Follow for updates & to see the latest projects

engraved ceramic dishes with gold fill … swipe to see me having a little too much fun playing with the gold 😍😂 these beauties were used as place cards that doubled as favors for guests to keep during Diwali dinner celebrations hosted by @ra
a perfect combination of modern sophistication and timeless charm. A&T’s day was nothing short of a fairytale. the last photo perfectly captures how I imagine couples’ react to seeing their day-of details for the first time 🥹 🖤 p
file under > moments that feel like a dream but are actually real life 🖤 still swooning over C&J and their idyllic, love-filled New York celebration. captured perfectly by @parkers.pictures & brought to life by @justsayyes_ny and an incr
calligraphy on leaves for this dreamy dinner at @lavenueatsaks 🖤 SWIPE to see why calligraphy is a slow art form … plus a lil surprise appearance at the end ✌️ each of these names were slowly written freehand, then traced again to get that b
NEWSFLASH: your day of details aren’t just “extras”. they MATTER, and let me tell you something … A&A not only understood, they NAILED it. together we made MOMENTS designed to create an unforgettable experience. things