Two Family Trees Converging on One Day
Every marriage unites two distinct historical geographies—perhaps one side rooted in New England and Ireland, and the other in California, Italy, or Eastern Europe.
Our wedding editions trace both lineages in parallel chapters and unite them in a custom-drawn kinship tree that their future children will one day read.
Giving the Book Before or After the Wedding
- Present the finished book at the rehearsal dinner. Allow 30 days before the wedding date so the bound hardcover book is ready to present in person.
- Or present a Commissioning Certificate in your wedding card. Give the couple our numbered certificate on their wedding day, and include a selection of wedding portraits in the final chapter when the book goes to press.
What Every Commission Includes
- Complimentary 48-hour feasibility study: Before you pay a dollar, we verify what the US and European archives contain for your family and send a written chapter plan and firm quote.
- Primary-source archival research: US Federal Censuses, passenger arrival manifests, military draft and service files, and European civil and parish registers.
- Custom literary narrative & hardcover binding: Choose either the Ancestor Portrait (from $590, 28 to 40 pages) or the Lineage Edition (from $1,690, 45 to 70 pages), delivered with tracked air shipping to the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
01Can we print extra copies for both sets of parents?
Yes. For our next 3 Lineage Edition commissions, a second hardcover copy is included complimentary, and additional copies for the bride’s and groom’s parents can be ordered at printing cost ($65–$95).