The Inviting Pear Celebrates 20 Years!

The Inviting Pear celebrates 20 incredible years of helping couples bring their love stories to life through custom wedding stationery. From our first design to the thousands of love-filled invitations, thank you for being part of this journey.

Thank you to my family who has always been a part of my business (from my sister working bridal shows in the early days to my mom sewing banners and my dad building my rentals). They have always gone above and beyond. To my husband, who back in the day would tie ribbon (he’s since retired) and is currently my accountant, I couldn’t have done all of this without you. Thanks for being the best husband and father to our two boys.

To Arielle, my graphic artist and sounding board for almost 10 years, where has the time gone?! Only a fellow Scorpio could understand me and the business as much as you do. There’s no way I can thank you enough. Finally, this wouldn’t be complete without thanking the Austin community and friendors. You make it possible to be a successful small business.

Here's to many more years of creating beautiful stationery, one event at a time.

Arielle, Senior Graphic Artist (left) and Shannon, Owner and Graphic Designer (right)