Building brands + websites with intention for creatives

Ribbon & Ink is a full service branding studio that works with small creative businesses to create brands with strategy and beautiful, purposeful content-driven websites to go with them. 

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Why Showit is the Perfect Platform for Creative Businesses If you’re a small creative business owner—whether you’re a wedding photographer, planner, florist, artist, designer, or another creative entrepreneur—Showit is a website platform made just for you! It’s intuitive, flexible, and offers endless possibilities to bring your brand to life online. Unlike other platforms that can […]

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Premade Logo Kit, Showit Template

Dear Preston Showit Website Template and Brand Set

I’m thrilled to announce the launch of my very first Showit website template + Canva brand kit set for wedding stationery businesses: Dear Preston! 🎉 This set is specifically designed to help you elevate your brand and showcase your work in a way that feels both polished and personal. Here’s a look at the Dear […]

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Branding, Business, Marketing, Showit Template

Elevate Your Business with a New Brand and Website for the New Year

How do you want to start 2025 as a wedding professional? With a “so-so” website that barely captures your magic—or an amazing one that wows your dream clients and sets you apart from the competition? Your website is more than just a place for people to find you—it’s your 24/7 storefront, your first impression, and […]

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Branding, Business, Showit Template

Winter is the perfect season for wedding businesses to rebrand

It’s winter time which means it’s time to rebrand! Winter is the perfect season for wedding businesses to rebrand, and here’s why: 1. It’s the Off-Season For many wedding professionals, winter is a quieter time, making it ideal for focusing on your brand without the distractions of peak season. Rebranding during the off-season ensures you’re […]

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Branding, Launch, Showit Template

Branding + Showit Website for Wedding Biz Coach

Hey friends! I couldn’t be more excited to share the branding and Showit website launch for wedding biz coach: The Planner’s Perspective! This amazing venture was created by the talented Jess Aiken, owner of the highly successful wedding planning company, The Wedding Co. of Williamsburg. Jess has spent over a decade creating unforgettable events and […]

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Business, Tips

The Hidden Costs of DIY Branding and Web Design

We all want to save money. It’s why we DIY. DIY literally stands for “do it yourself.” The hidden costs of DIY branding and web design is that you’re actually losing money DIYing. That logo you need for branding recognition? “Oh I can do that in Canva.” The website you need for people to contact […]

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Showit Template

Showit Website Customization + Brand Set for J’Adore Jay Planning

Your wedding planning business deserves an online presence as stunning and professional as the events you create. Introducing Showit Website Customization and Brand Set for J’Adore Jay, a wedding planner brand and website created from a customized from my Blair Showit website template and matching Canva brand set. From showcasing her portfolio to coordinating her […]

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logo design for photographers / wedding photographer logo / family photographer brand identity

Showit Template

New Showit Website Template + Canva Brand Set | The Tiffany

Dear friend, I have a NEW Showit Template + Canva brand set in the shop today: The Tiffany. The Tiffany is perfect for the photographer with multiple niches but can be used for any business type. It includes a logo, two alternate logos, monogram, brand pattern, and matching Showit website template that you can preview here. […]

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brand board / branding identity design / brand designer / logo for wedding planners

Branding, Launch

Custom Brand and Showit Website Launch for Alabama Wedding Planner

“Katie was truly amazing! From the very beginning, she took the time to understand my vision and brought it to life perfectly. She was easy to work with, efficient, reliable, and always professional. Her promptness and attention to detail made the entire process seamless. I couldn’t be happier with my website—it feels completely aligned with […]

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bold color palette / jewel toned colors / wedding venue brand inspiration

Branding, Launch

Custom Branding and Showit Website for Maryland Wedding Venue

  “From start to finish Katie was amazing. We are in love with our website and could not be happier with the final product.”   Happy launch to Maryland wedding venue The Hummingbird Chateau! Owners Angela and Leah started their chic, vintage venue about a year ago right down the street from me and their […]

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