Espace Graphic

A Lausanne print shop and design studio

Espace Graphic is a print shop, copy shop and graphic design studio at Avenue de Cour 74 in 1007 Lausanne. Its about page describes a service company working in printing, visual communication, advertising marking and website creation, and its services page lists offset and digital printing, printing on almost any material (wood, plexiglass, fabric, glass), textile printing, graphic design and web work. Wedding stationery is one strand among many: a series of posts on the company blog, tagged "mariage", presents its wedding announcements, invitations, menus and cards. The site and the blog are in French only.

The blog posts date from 2014 to 2016, so they show what the shop has offered rather than a current catalog, and the details below should be confirmed when asking for a quote.

What it makes for a wedding

The posts name the pieces the shop designs and prints for a wedding: announcements and invitations (faire-part), menus, reply cards (cartes réponse), thank-you cards (remerciements), place cards (place noms) "et bien plus encore". One post says every wedding announcement can be ordered together with matching reply cards and thank-you cards, and another that announcements, invitations, reply cards, thank-you cards and menus can all be delivered with matching high-quality envelopes.

The paper choice is given as a list of creative papers: varnished, iridescent, textured and coated (verni, irisé, texturé, couché). A 2016 post adds that anything goes on size and stock: any format, colored or white paper, thick or thin, color or black-and-white printing. The about page mentions lamination finishes, including a "Soft-Touch" laminate and matte or gloss film laminating on the shop's own machine.

How the design works

The shop presents its graphic designers as the core of the service. Couples are invited to bring their ideas, and the designers take care of the rest. One post says every wedding and birth announcement can be personalized by the in-house designers and that "la maquette est immédiate" (the mock-up is immediate), and it claims that all its designs are original illustrations. Another says couples can either personalize a design or choose from a range of wedding announcements available only at Espace Graphic.

For couples who want something unusual, a 2016 post suggests announcing a wedding on other supports than paper: printed mugs, printed tin cans, textiles and unusual objects. Given the shop's textile printing (transfer, flocking, screen printing), this is a genuine capability rather than a slogan.

Beyond the invitation suite

Because this is a general print and sign shop, the services page covers pieces a couple might want for the venue itself, although the wedding posts do not list them as wedding products. It prints on wood, plexiglass, fabric and glass, and makes roll-up banners (enrouleurs), stickers and tarpaulin banners (bâches). For a wedding, that range could cover a welcome sign, a seating plan on plexiglass or a printed banner, and it is worth asking for them in the same quote as the stationery so that everything matches. The textile side (transfer, flocking, screen printing) also covers printed T-shirts.

The company describes its approach in five points on the about page: active listening, a relationship that puts advice first, confidentiality and discretion, quality of service (price, lead time, flexibility), and tailored solutions for each client. A 2016 post on announcing a wedding gives a sense of the tone: very close family and friends usually hear the news in person, and then a printed announcement informs or invites everyone else, which is the moment the shop suggests making it personal.

Speed, quantities and ordering from a distance

Two points in the posts are especially relevant for couples who do not live in Lausanne. First, speed: several posts say the shop's equipment lets it print wedding announcements very quickly, and that orders can be delivered in 48 hours ("livraison en 48 H"). Second, distance: one post states that there is no minimum quantity and that everything can be done remotely by email ("Aucune quantité minimale n'est nécessaire et tout peut se faire à distance par email"). The about page adds that the shop handles both small and large volumes, made to measure, at the best price and with very short lead times.

The posts also stress price, describing the announcements as personalized and "pas chers" (inexpensive) and quality at a small price. No actual prices are published.

Getting there

The contact page gives directions. From Lausanne station, take bus 1 toward Maladière and get off at Riant-Cour, which the page puts at 6 stops and 8 minutes. By car, leave the motorway at Lausanne-Maladière and take Avenue des Figuiers and then Avenue de Cour, which the page says takes 3 minutes; older posts name the Lausanne-Ouchy exit instead. Opening hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 to 18:00 and Saturday from 8:30, with the closing time given as 13:00 on the contact page and 13:30 on several blog posts, and the contact page notes the shop is open non-stop. The shop also sells a wide range of stationery supplies.

Contact is by phone on +41 21 601 50 78 or by email to info@espace-graphic.ch.

What the site does not settle

The site publishes no prices for wedding stationery and no portfolio of finished wedding work, only text posts. It does not say whether the team works in English; everything is in French. It does not mention shipping outside Switzerland or its cost. It does not describe the proofing process beyond the immediate mock-up, and it does not say how the 48-hour delivery applies to a custom design as opposed to a finished file. Because the wedding posts are several years old, the paper range and the no-minimum policy are worth confirming.

Who it suits

Espace Graphic suits couples who want practical, quick and affordable wedding printing in Lausanne, with in-house design if they want it, and who value being able to order the whole set (invitations, reply cards, menus, place cards and thank-you cards) from one place. The stated no-minimum policy and remote ordering by email make it usable for couples planning from elsewhere, provided they can work in French or confirm English first. It is less suited to couples looking for a boutique stationer with a styled portfolio to browse, since the site shows none.