The Dodeline Blog

Save the Date Invitations: The Essential Guide to Setting the Stage for Your Special Day

Save the Date Invitations

Elevate Your Wedding with Custom Wedding Programs

Custom Wedding Programs

Why You Should Have Dog Napkins for Your Wedding

Dog Napkins

Weddings are a celebration of love, unity, and togetherness. As you plan your big day, you might be focused on the venue, the flowers, the food, and the guest list. But have you thought about your furry friends? In recent years, more couples have been incorporating their pets into their wedding celebrations, and one delightful…

Why Map Wedding Invitations Are a Perfect Choice for Your Big Day

Map Wedding Invitation

Custom Wedding Maps

Custom Wedding Maps

About Dodeline

Hello! I’m Sarah, and I’ve been blogging off and on for 15+ years, ever since I founded Dodeline back in 2009. We are wedding stationers in Charleston, SC, specializing in custom save the dates, wedding invitations, and wedding day of paper for weddings all over the country.

On a personal level, here are a few fun facts about me:

Graduated from the University of Georgia Lamar Dodd School of Art (Go Dawgs!)
Sweet Tea addict
Born & raised in Charleston
Married my high school sweetheart
Mother of 2
A mediocre but enthusiastic tennis player

Questions? Comments? Please email me!

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Boutique stationery & design studio, specializing in weddings.
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Booking 2025 & 2026
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Continuing my quest to change up our content! How

Continuing my quest to change up our content! How do we feel about explanations/commentary with pretty pictures? Let me know what you think!

Throwback to this beautiful timeless wedding from

Throwback to this beautiful timeless wedding from last December 🙂 Ecru and black thermography never go out of style!

15 years in business and almost 10 in this space a

15 years in business and almost 10 in this space and I never thought to draw on the window. Proof that there is always something new you can do! Can’t wait to share once I finish the vision. Thinking a fun seasonal window should become a thing, do you agree?

Honestly I wish I could go back in time to when In

Honestly I wish I could go back in time to when Instagram first started and work harder on it 😂 Before there were ads and all the other stuff that makes it super challenging for small businesses.

It’s really hard to gain traction these days. So we’re going to try some new things and see how it works.

We would be so grateful if you can hit the like button and especially if you can add a note with your favorite recipe! A comment works too. We appreciate it so much 🙏

Happy Friday!

#Recipes #realtalk #smallbusinesslove #supportsmallbusiness #behindthescenes #inthekitchen #makingchili #southcarolina #carolinagirls #smallbusinessowner

We love an acrylic table number for the clean eleg

We love an acrylic table number for the clean elegance of it. Fun fact: my dad made the wooden stands! #familybusiness

Beveled edges 🥰🥰🥰 Dark green letterpres

Beveled edges 🥰🥰🥰

Dark green letterpress and matching beveled edges are an incredible combination. We also created a pattern in the two shades of green inspired by some of the linens at the reception. Quintessential classic with a twist!

#custominvitation #dodeline #southcarolinawedding #invitationdesigner #customweddinginvitations #formalweddinginvitation #weddingstationery #lowcountryweddings #greenweddinginvitation #invitationdesign

Working on some fun festive vibes at Dodeline…fo

Working on some fun festive vibes at Dodeline…follow along to see how it turns out 🎄

#workinprogress #christmasdecorating #holidaydecorating #windowdisplay #christmaswindow #shopchs #shopcharleston #charlestonbusinessowners #handdrawn #curbappeal #artist #illustrator

Throwback to this rehearsal dinner invitation – th

Throwback to this rehearsal dinner invitation - this venue illustration remains one of my favorites. I need to visit @pippinhillfarm!

Creating the custom pattern for this invitation wa

Creating the custom pattern for this invitation was a blast - palms and Lowcountry foliage in a moody green. We carried the pattern through to the reception (swipe right for the table number) and we can’t wait to see more of how it all came together!

Photo credit: @chloelukasiak

It’s that time! 🎄We have limited spots to sig

It’s that time! 🎄We have limited spots to sign up for home illustrations and/or (new this year) PETS! These make such fun, personalized gifts and are a joy to create.

Quick Details:
- Limited availability
- Signups close November 13 or when full
- Illustration cost is only $50
- Most products are under $30
- Shipping anywhere in the US

IMPORTANT: We do NOT have to have the photos to reserve your spot. You can select the product you want at a later time. We can ship the product to you or do local pickup.

TO SIGN UP >>>
https://shopdodeline.com/products/custom-holiday-illustration-sign-up?mc_cid=42f4e0d84b&mc_eid=UNIQID

⭐️⭐️⭐️Or comment “Holiday” to get a DM with the direct message AND a store coupon!

We couldn’t resist incorporating this couple’s

We couldn’t resist incorporating this couple’s puppy again on the thank you note 🐶 Such a fun touch!

#invitationdesigner #stationerydesigner #thankyounotes #stationery #weddingstationerydesigner #weddingstationery #charleston #chs

One of my favorites from this fall season! All the

One of my favorites from this fall season! All the blues and special details just make it. Forsyth Mansion on the wax seal / the fountain in the liner / the custom crest and the cute little ribbons on the welcome party invitation. Love!!

We LOVED this suite with the vellum belly band wra

We LOVED this suite with the vellum belly band wrapped vertically instead of horizontally. Still a very timeless suite though with a little twist!

Lots of pretty images are starting to roll in from

Lots of pretty images are starting to roll in from our Fall gatherings. Love this shot of our custom matchboxes by @jeffandmollypatterson! 🔥

You’re engaged! Yay! What do you do first? Watch

You’re engaged! Yay! What do you do first? Watch to find out!

#weddinginvitations #weddingstationery #savethedates #weddingtipsandtricks #weddinginspiration #weddingplanning #smallbusinessowner #entrepreneur #charleston #chs

Attention 2025 couples! Time to start working on s

Attention 2025 couples! Time to start working on save the dates if you haven’t already 🙂

#savethedate #weddingtips #weddingstationery #invitationdesigner #stationerydesigner #charlestonweddings #customsavethedate

Just a little quick background on Dodeline! We wou

Just a little quick background on Dodeline! We would love it if you could save, share, or comment as we continue to try to catch up to an ever changing Instagram algorithm 🤦🏼‍♀️😂

Blind pressed elements are my favorite. They can b

Blind pressed elements are my favorite. They can be hard to imagine sometimes in the digital design phase - nothing quite conveys the tactile and subtle nature of the process like holding it in your hand! We loved the palms and the modern floral in this early summer suite.

What an incredible October day we’re having! The

What an incredible October day we’re having! The Lowcountry is showing off ☀️🍂

We had a blast in NYC for the long weekend! The ki

We had a blast in NYC for the long weekend! The kiddos made sure we got the most out of it by waking us up at 5am everyday 😂

I got to see my first Broadway show with my daughter, run and play in Central Park, see two parades on Fifth Avenue, and all sorts of other fun things. My little guy learned to say “beep beep” too 🚗

#familytravel #familyvacation #nyctrip #centralparknyc #fallbreak #octobertravel #travelingwithkids

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