we turn story into a unique aesthetic.
Our inspiration doesn't come from other stationery, but from the couple's love and the planner's vision for the wedding. We don’t design for “weddings” in general—we design for your wedding.
we create original art from scratch.
We source luxury materials from around the world specifically for your design, and create original illustrations ourselves.
we listen deeply.
We ask the couple thoughtful questions, listen closely, and collaborate with the planner to understand not just the wedding vision, but the feeling you want your guests to experience.
Isabel was born in the Philippines and moved to America at a young age. She was always known as the artsy over-achiever, teaching herself graphic design as early as middle school. She recieved degrees in Fashion Media, Graphic Design, and Journalism at SMU before working as an arts writer and freelance designer until she founded Gates Paper Co in 2021.
She and her husband usually reside in Brooklyn, NYC but are spending a year (with her remote studio) in Colorado to be near family.
"I was raised by books about love and art. As a kid, when I wasn't busy drawing, I was reading Little Women or Jane Austen's entire bibliography."
"My husband and I love good food - whether it's discovering an underrated hole in the wall, dressing up for a Michelin star tasting menu, or cooking together in our PJ's."
"I have a specific kind of synesthesia, so when I hear music I often see colors."
