Graphic Design
Exceptional events deserve exceptional design. Applause Design & Events creates custom graphics that elevate your event and leave a lasting impression, from the very first save the date to the signage guests see on the day itself. Every piece is tailored to reflect your vision, so your event feels cohesive and professional from start to finish.
What We Design
Our in-house design team creates a full range of event graphics, including:
- Save the dates and invitations
- Event branding and identity
- Signage and banners
- Menus and event programs
- Table numbers and seating charts
- Name badges and tags
- Certificates and awards
- Social media graphics
Whether you need a single piece or a full suite of coordinated designs, we make sure every detail feels like part of the same story, not a collection of mismatched pieces from different sources.
Design That Works Alongside Your Event
Because Applause Design & Events also plans events, our design work is created with the full picture in mind. We’re not designing in a vacuum. We understand how a printed program gets used during a ceremony, how signage needs to function at a venue, and how a cohesive look across every piece reinforces the experience you’re creating for your guests.
That said, you don’t need to plan your entire event with us to work with our design team. Many clients come to us for graphic design alone, whether they’re planning their own event and need a professional touch, or they simply want one piece done right.
A Team Approach to Design
Design decisions can feel overwhelming when you’re navigating them without expert guidance. Our team, based in Northern Virginia, brings a collaborative approach to every project, so you’re never working with just one designer’s single perspective. From concept through final files, you have a team behind your design, thinking through both the aesthetics and the practical details of how each piece will actually be used.
Who We Design For
- Couples planning weddings
- Companies hosting corporate events and conferences
- Individuals and families celebrating milestone occasions
- Non-profits planning fundraisers
- Anyone who needs polished, professional event graphics
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PRICING
Graphic Design Pricing
Custom design services for complement our event planning work or as standalone options. Pricing is quoted per piece, based on size, material, and customization.
Individual Pieces
Starting at $75
Best for: A single polished piece done right.
- Welcome Sign – Starting at $75
- Seating Chart – Starting at $150
- Invitation Design – Starting at $250
- Menu Cards – Starting at $2 each
- Table Numbers – Starting at $10 each
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Invitation & Event Suite
Starting at $500
Best for: A cohesive set of coordinated designs.
- Invitation Suite, starting at $500 (custom invitation, RSVP card, and envelope)
- Event Branding Package – starting at $500
- Coordinated place cards and table numbers
- Print-ready PDFs or editable files
Branding Package
Starting at $750
Best for: Full event or corporate branding.
- Corporate Branding Package — starting at $750
- Custom logos & monograms
- Comprehensive brand kits — starting at $500+
- Signage, banners & programs
- Print coordination & delivery available
Print-ready PDFs, editable Canva/Illustrator files, or full print coordination.
Simple designs in 3-5 business days; custom work 1-2 weeks, especially in peak season.
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