Our Story
Our Story
Our Story
A portrait of where it happened.
Nothing is made until you approve your preview. We recommend 16 × 20 in, framed (The Portrait), in a solid wood floating frame.
One photograph and the streets where it happened, drawn as a soft illustrated map on a cream ground: pale blue-green water, sage parks, warm street lines and a few street names, with a single terracotta dot on the spot. Beneath it, your names, the date, and one line in your own words.
There is one signature layout for now, composed the same careful way every time. You choose the size, the frame and the map palette (House or Charcoal), and you approve the live preview before anything is made.
The Who
One photograph, set beside the map. The one you would keep if you could keep only one.
The Where
The streets around it, drawn from real map data in soft illustrated line, with pale water, sage parks and a few street names, marked once on the spot. Choose your palette: House or Charcoal.
The When
Your names, the day, and one line in your own words.
Made to be kept.
Specifications as published by our print partner. Display away from direct sunlight.
Our Story: a portrait of where it happened.
One photograph, the streets where it happened drawn as a soft illustrated map (pale blue-green water, sage parks, warm lines, a few street names) and marked once on the spot, your names, the date, and one line in your own words, composed into a single work.
The Portrait, framed · 16×20 · $149 · The Study, framed · 12×16 · $129
Unframed canvas: The Portrait · 16×20 · $89 · The Study · 12×16 · $79
- Giclée on archival-grade, acid-free canvas, stretched over solid wood bars, hand-stretched for framed editions (as specified by our print partner)
- Framed editions in a solid wood floating frame
- Choose your map palette: House or Charcoal
- You approve the preview before checkout; nothing is made until you do
- Made to order and delivered in about 6–9 business days, with free US shipping
What to write
The line is the part they’ll read twice. Keep it under 40 characters. It doesn’t have to be poetic, just yours. Try one of these:
- Something one of you said that you still quote
- Where you were when you knew
- The inside joke nobody else gets
- “the night we…” / “where we…”
- What you’d want them to read on a hard day
For a couple you love: Where did they say yes, or where did they meet? · What do their friends always say about them? · Finish this: “to many more…” · One word for them, then make it a sentence.
Examples: “two coffees, one umbrella” · “I knew by the second song” · “the corner table, every Friday”
The part they’ll read twice.
two strangers, one umbrella
she said yes before I finished
the first key, the first night home
every Saturday, the long way into town
Examples shown with sample names and photos.
Order by Friday, December 11 for Christmas delivery (based on our printer’s published production and shipping times)
Made to order and delivered in about 6–9 business days, with free US shipping. Shipping & order-by dates
Our Story FAQs
What should I write for the line?
Something only the two of you would understand: a phrase, an inside joke, the thing that happened. Under 40 characters. There are prompts in the designer if you’re stuck. Short is good.
What photo works best?
A clear, well-lit photo where you can see faces. Phone photos are fine. We’ll warn you if the resolution is too low for the size you pick.
Can I use a photo from our wedding photographer?
Usually the photographer owns the copyright, even on photos you paid for. Please check you have their permission to print it.
Can I choose any place?
Any address, café, park or city you can find on the map. The dot goes exactly where you put the pin.
Will I see it before it’s printed?
Yes. The preview is exactly what we print, and you approve it before checkout.
Can I ship it straight to them with a note?
Yes, add their address at checkout and write your note. They get a printed gift note tucked in the box, plus an emailed card you can send on the day.
When will it arrive?
Each piece is made to order and delivered in about 6–9 business days, with free US shipping. Order by Friday, December 11 for Christmas delivery (based on our printer’s published production and shipping times). See the Shipping & order-by dates page for details.
Does it come framed?
Only the framed editions. The two unframed editions, The Study (12 × 16 in) and The Portrait (16 × 20 in), are 1.25" gallery-wrapped canvas with the image wrapped around the edges and a sawtooth hanger installed. The framed editions set the same canvas in a solid wood floating frame, with hanging wire installed. Every edition arrives ready to hang.
Where is it made?
Printed in the USA by our professional print partner.
Can I return it?
It’s made just for you, so we can’t accept change-of-mind returns. If it arrives damaged or misprinted, or we made a mistake, we’ll remake it or refund you. Send a photo within 30 days.
Is my photo private?
It’s used only to make your order. Ask and we’ll delete it. See our Privacy Policy.