ABOUT
the TEAM
“We received endless compliments about our stationery.”
— Tessa & Matthew
“Working with the Paper by Bay team was an absolute dream!”
— Vee & Pete
Our Style
Artisans tethered to the past and stationers of the present, we blend simple yet elevated design with modern methods of presentation. Our style is rooted in timeless elegance, enhanced by luxurious textures and specialty print methods like letterpress and foil stamping. While we honor tradition, we are always open to exploring new ideas and incorporating non-paper materials to create designs that are uniquely personal to you.
owner & creative director
Kelly Kuenster has spent 20 years mastering her craft, beginning with a diverse career spanning ad agencies and eCommerce design for iconic West Coast retailers like Williams Sonoma and Janie and Jack.
Her love for beautiful typography and luxurious materials, paired with teaching herself calligraphy and learning how to letterpress print for her own wedding stationery, inspired her to launch Paper by the Bay in 2014 from her San Francisco apartment after creating invitations for friends and herself.
Now based in Scottsdale, Kelly leads a dedicated team that collaborates with wedding planners worldwide to craft custom wedding stationery. Her work has been featured in prestigious publications such as Vogue, Style Me Pretty, and Brides. With a passion for exquisite textures and storytelling through design, Kelly ensures each couple’s vision is brought to life with thoughtful, bespoke details.
Kelly is deeply grateful for her talented team, the vendors and commissioned artists she works with, and the unwavering support of her family, including her husband and their three girls. It would be a joy to put your story on paper, drawing inspiration that can only come from you.
“We’ve worked on some very unique projects, and she is always right there with ideas and unique concepts.”
— Alexis Raine Events
what I'm known for
Timeless Design
weekend indulgence
WINE & Sunshine
KNOWN TO SPLURGE ON
New Fonts
MY FAVORITE
PLACE TO HOLIDAY
BY THE SEA
ALWAYS ORDER ME A
French 75
Favorite activity with my girls
Dance Parties
associate stationer
Tianna Thorpe, originally from Missouri, graduated from Grand Canyon University in 2022 with a degree in English and Graphic Design.
With a passion for the wedding industry and a keen eye for detail, she assists in the design process and oversees assembly at Paper by the Bay. Tianna also brings her wedding planning expertise to the team, ensuring everything comes together seamlessly.
When she's not immersed in wedding details, Tianna enjoys keeping up with pop culture, reading romance and fantasy novels, attending concerts, and catching the latest box office hits.
the Gallery
Explore our gallery of weddings from Napa Valley vineyards to coastal destination celebrations.
Let these love stories inspire your own unforgettable day!
