The Heart Behind Elle & Ess Atelier
When I got married, I imagined working with vendors who would be just as invested in our wedding as we were.
Instead, I often found myself feeling unheard.
My experiences left me wondering why something so deeply personal could feel so impersonal.
I promised myself then that if I ever had the opportunity to be there for others the way they needed someone, I would do it differently.
For more than twenty years, my career has been rooted in graphic design, marketing, and customer service. While I love beautiful typography, luxurious textures, and thoughtful design, those things have never been what mattered most to me.
People do.
At my core, I believe every person deserves to feel heard, respected, and genuinely cared for. When you choose to work with me, you're not hiring someone to simply design an invitation. You're inviting someone into one of the most meaningful seasons of your life. I don't take that responsibility lightly.
I'll listen to your ideas.
I'll learn what matters to you.
I'll understand your style, your story, and the little details that make your relationship unlike anyone else's.
I'll learn what matters to you.
I'll understand your style, your story, and the little details that make your relationship unlike anyone else's.
Because your wedding shouldn't look like anyone else's.
It should look like yours.
Every suite I design is created by hand with intention, care, and a deep respect for the trust you've placed in me. My role is to translate your vision into something tangible—something your guests will hold in their hands and remember long after the celebration has ended.
Elle & Ess was born from love in more ways than one.
Its name honors my mother, Linda, and my late father, Stephen, while also paying tribute to my hometown of Little Silver, New Jersey. Family has always been the foundation of who I am, and it's the reason relationships will always come before transactions.
Above everything else, I want you to know this:
You will never be "just another client."
You will never be rushed.
You will never wonder if your voice matters.
You will be heard.
You will be respected.
And together, we'll create something that feels authentically, beautifully, and completely like you.
That isn't just part of my process.
It's my promise.
— Devin Frey
Founder & Creative Designer
Elle & Ess Atelier
Founder & Creative Designer
Elle & Ess Atelier
