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Sage & Thistle

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Last reviewed: September 22, 2026 | Calgary |

Business status: Active.

Last reviewed: September 22, 2026. Business status: Active.

Sage & Thistle is a Calgary wedding design studio offering custom stationery, signage, printing, illustrations, wedding websites and selected display rentals. For couples searching for custom wedding stationery Calgary options, the studio's official website presents a coordinated approach that can extend from save-the-dates and invitation suites through to signs and other details used on the wedding day.

The business describes its work as custom and bespoke rather than template-based. Its published service list includes graphic design, monogram logos, hand-drawn detail illustrations, signage fabrication, full-service printing and invitation-suite add-ons. The information below summarizes what the official site currently confirms, along with important gaps couples should address before commissioning work. Last reviewed: September 22, 2026.

Services and specialization

Sage & Thistle focuses on the visual materials that connect guest communication with ceremony and reception décor. The official services page describes custom invitations and save-the-dates as well as coordinated stationery suites containing items such as RSVP cards and envelopes. It also lists wedding and event signage, custom graphic design, monogram logo design, custom illustrations, fabrication and full-service printing.

The signage offering covers a broad published range of materials and production methods. Listed options include vinyl decals and stickers; wood signage; foam board; clear, white or black acrylic; recyclable Bubble-X; Sintra; cardstock inserts; banners; canvas; textiles; backdrops; dimensional lettering and graphics; custom shapes; laser cutting; and etching. These are examples of available formats, not confirmation that every material or technique will suit every design, venue or schedule.

Couples can also enquire about a custom wedding website coordinated with their stationery and signage. The site says these websites can display engagement photographs and a detailed itinerary and can include forms through which guests respond.

Custom save-the-dates, invitations and stationery suites
Welcome signs and other custom wedding or event signage
Monogram logos and hand-drawn detail illustrations
Sign fabrication and full-service printing
Custom wedding website creation and design
Selected signage, mirror, frame and display rentals

Service area and who it may suit

The official website identifies Sage & Thistle with Calgary, Alberta, and repeatedly describes its work as Calgary wedding stationery and signage. No complete street address is published in the supplied official evidence, so this profile does not represent the studio as a walk-in retail location. Couples should ask whether consultations are virtual, by appointment or available at a particular location.

The service mix may suit couples who want several visual elements developed with a consistent design direction. A monogram, for example, can be carried across stationery, signage, a wedding website and décor. The studio may also be relevant when a project calls for custom drawings of a venue, pet, landmark, sentimental object, crest or ornamental motif, all of which are examples listed on the services page.

The supplied pages do not define a delivery, shipping, installation or travel area outside Calgary. Couples planning elsewhere in Alberta, a mountain destination or another province should confirm whether design, production, shipping, installation and collection can be arranged for their location.

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

A documented feature of Sage & Thistle is the range of related work available through one studio. The official site combines design, print production, custom fabrication, illustration, wedding websites and rentals. This could make it easier to discuss visual consistency across invitations, online guest information and wedding-day pieces, although the exact scope must be set out in a proposal.

The studio states that it has more than 13 years of printing and design industry experience and says it has in-house production knowledge. This is an operator statement from the official website, not an independently assessed credential. The site also says it can provide guidance on papers, sign materials, specialty finishes, fabrication methods, installation and wedding-day setup.

Practical limitations in the available evidence include the absence of published package prices, production timelines, order minimums, revision limits and geographic service boundaries. The supplied pages also do not provide a public telephone number or complete postal address. These are information gaps to resolve directly, not evidence of a problem with the service.

Documented breadth across design, printing, fabrication, websites and rentals
Multiple listed sign substrates and specialty production methods
Custom illustration and monogram options for a coordinated identity
No published phone number, street address, timelines or revision policy in the supplied evidence

Pricing

Current prices are not published. The supplied official pages do not provide package totals, starting rates, rental fees, deposits or minimum order values. Because the studio describes its work as custom, couples should request a written estimate based on the exact number of pieces, quantities, dimensions, materials, finishes, design requirements and delivery or setup needs.

A useful quote should distinguish design fees from printing, fabrication, rentals, delivery, installation, setup, collection and applicable taxes. Couples should also ask whether proofs and revisions are included, whether changes after approval incur additional fees, and what happens if quantities change after the initial estimate. No price range should be inferred from the materials or services listed online.

Contact and booking

The official website publishes cami@sageandthistle.ca as the contact email and provides contact navigation for enquiries. No public phone number is confirmed in the supplied evidence. Couples can begin by describing their wedding date and location, the items they need, estimated quantities, preferred materials and any established colours or design references.

The official site names Cami Shearer as founder and identifies Sage & Thistle as a creative collective. Availability is not published, so an enquiry does not establish that the studio can accept a particular wedding date. Before paying a deposit, couples should obtain written confirmation of the project scope, production schedule, proofing stages, payment terms and arrangements for delivery, installation or rental returns.

Official website: https://www.sageandthistle.ca/
Published email: cami@sageandthistle.ca
No confirmed public phone number or complete postal address in the supplied pages

What couples should confirm

Custom stationery and signage involve both creative decisions and production constraints. Couples should confirm when wording, guest counts and final quantities become binding; how many design concepts and revision rounds are included; and whether physical or digital proofs are provided. They should also ask how colour may vary between screens, printed paper and sign materials.

For fabricated signs, confirm dimensions, weight, mounting or display requirements and any venue restrictions. If using rentals such as mirrors, frames, easels, acrylic bases or freestanding displays, ask about reservation terms, security deposits, pickup or delivery, setup, damage responsibility and the return deadline. The website confirms these categories of rental items but does not publish their individual availability or terms.

Couples interested in a wedding website should clarify hosting, domain registration, privacy, RSVP-data access, update responsibilities and how long the site remains available. For every service, confirm ownership and permitted reuse of custom monograms or illustrations. These details are not established by the supplied pages and should appear in the final agreement.

Availability for the wedding date and production lead time
Exact deliverables, quantities, dimensions and approved materials
Proofing process, included revisions and approval deadlines
Delivery, installation, setup and rental-return arrangements
Payment schedule, cancellation terms and applicable taxes
Website hosting, RSVP management and custom-art usage rights

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Frequently asked questions

Does Sage & Thistle create both wedding stationery and signage?

Yes. Its official site lists save-the-dates, invitations, RSVP cards and envelopes alongside custom wedding and event signage, fabrication and printing. The final combination of pieces, quantities and materials should be confirmed in a written quote.

Can Sage & Thistle design a wedding website?

Yes. The published services include custom wedding website creation and design. The site says a wedding website can present engagement photographs, an itinerary and RSVP forms. Hosting, domain ownership, privacy, maintenance and the period the site remains online are not specified and should be confirmed.

Does Sage & Thistle offer wedding signage rentals?

The official services page lists rentals such as vintage frames, ornate mirrors, wooden and gold-coloured easels, acrylic sign bases, freestanding wooden displays, table identifiers, wood boards, sandwich boards, wood stumps and metal plate stands. Availability, rental fees, deposits, delivery and return terms are not published.

Are Sage & Thistle's prices available online?

Current prices are not published. Couples should request a project-specific quote covering design, printing or fabrication, materials, quantities, rentals, delivery, installation, setup and taxes where applicable.