A deep love of paper…
paired with really good handwriting.
I’m Nika,
owner of C&Co.
… and I love guiding couples from around the country through the process of creating utterly unique designs, from save the dates to place cards. I focus on creating an unforgettable, collaborative design experience that focuses on artwork and color-driven invitation suites, where every decision feels perfect.
I grew up with a deep love for paper and an appreciation for fountain pens, so when I discovered calligraphy, the next chapter was inevitable.
One of the questions I’m most frequently asked by new clients is how I started doing calligraphy…
During my first semester of graduate school at Georgetown in 2015 (studying International Security) I found calligraphy and quickly fell in love with spending meditative evenings practicing my letters. In 2016, I started a business doing envelope calligraphy.
When I received my M.A. in 2018, I decided to focus on my calligraphy business instead of stepping into a government job. I figured I could either wonder where C&Co. could’ve gone, or jump into working for myself full time.
My first feature in Martha Stewart came quickly after in 2019, followed by my own wedding being featured in 2020. C&Co. was voted “One to Watch” in Washingtonian Weddings in 2020, and I’ve had the honor of remaining on their list of recommended vendors ever since.
Given my background in analytical thinking and writing, as well as my natural proclivity to design and the decade’s worth of experience I have working in weddings, I’m able to offer a unique experience to brides and grooms. My favorite skill is being able to distill seemingly disparate ideas into something beautiful and cohesive. I got married during the most unique time the wedding industry has ever seen, and have a deep understanding of how important wedding planning is.
I’ve worked with an array of amazing clients from Dallas to Amsterdam, and from San Diego to Paris. No matter how picky you are, or how unsure you are of the direction you’d like your wedding invitations to go in, your vision will be brought to life.
Your invitations will reflect your individual style, as well as the emotions and meaning that are behind your marriage & celebration. The C & Co. signature style is a blend of modern and traditional, using papers from around the world and printing methods that are hundreds of years old. My personal aesthetic is inspired by a mix of Scandinavian lake house interiors, and a blend of English and French gardens. I love using colors, whether subtle or bold, and including as many meaningful details as possible, but I’m very careful to make sure that I put my client’s taste and vision before my own.
I believe that we all have a responsibility to the planet, and with a job that focuses on paper, one the best contributions C & Co. can make is through trees. C & Co. is a partner with One Tree Planted, and each client has a tree (or two) planted on their behalf. The paper I use the most is FSC®-certified, and the paper-maker is committed to making sure that “all our activities are in harmony with respect for the environment.”
If you’d like to start a conversation about creating something unforgettable,
let’s set up a quick phone call to get started.
Photography: Erin Schaal; Photo of champagne bottles: Sophie Kaye