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Custom Dog Matchboxes

The last thing they take home. Illustrated matchboxes — a quiet, beautiful send-off.

Every piece in your order is illustrated by the same artist and is custom to your dog, your colors, your day.

$249 for 100 items
300+
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4.9
Avg. rating across the shop
100%
Happiness Guarantee
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What's Included

• Printed on premium matchboxes, 2.25" x 1.5"

100% Happiness Guarantee

• Nothing prints until you approve your proof in writing.
• Revise as many times as you need before approving.
• Not happy? Cancel before you approve for a full refund.
• Damaged or misprinted? We reprint and reship free.

Timeline

1. After checkout: a short questionnaire for your photos, text and colors.
2. A few business days later: your proof. Revise until it's right.
3. After you approve: 4 to 5 weeks for production and shipping.

Your dog, your colors, never a template

A few palettes from real couples. Yours is matched to your wedding.

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What couples are saying

Guests' favorite decor Luxury quality Accurate dog likeness Beautiful detail
4.9 out of 5 from 300+ orders

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Claire W.

The Full Celebration

I was worried an illustration wouldn’t actually feel like Milo, but it was spot on. Guests kept picking up the napkins to look more closely. It felt personal without being overdone, exactly what we wanted.

Charlottesville, VA | May 2026

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Sofia R.

The Goodies Package

Bruno couldn’t be there, but somehow he showed up in every photo anyway. The illustration looked exactly like him and people noticed right away. I’ve never had so many guests comment on a single detail.

Miami, FL | November 2025

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Amy M.

The Full Celebration

You don’t expect cups, stirrers, or coozies to draw attention, but ours did. The illustration was elegant and understated. It elevated the entire bar and gift setup in a very subtle way.

Savannah, GA | March 2026

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The Ashfords

The Bar Package

We were very particular about keeping everything elevated, and this fit seamlessly. It didn’t feel gimmicky, it looked like it belonged with the rest of the design. We even framed part of the bar set and still get compliments on it.

Healdsburg, CA | September 2025

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Angela G.

The Bar Package

We wanted something personal without it feeling overly cute. This struck that balance perfectly. It felt elevated and intentional.

Oakland, CA | October 2026

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Isabelle F.

Wedding Welcome Tote

We have pretty high standards and I was nervous handing over creative control. The first proof came back and we didn’t change a thing. It looked polished, high-end, and completely aligned with our wedding.

St. Helena, CA | October 2025

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Margot B.

Custom Matches

Our photographer pulled the matches aside to shoot them separately. The illustration felt refined and intentional, not novelty. Several guests asked where we had them made.

Birmingham, AL | October 2026

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Claire H.

The Bar Package

What stood out was how accurate it felt. Everything matched the proof exactly, and the quality was excellent.

Columbus, OH | August 2025

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Emma & Christopher

Bar Sign

I am obsessed!!! I searched for a sign that was more than just stickers on acrylic and this is it! Quality materials, excellent customer service, looks exactly as I wanted it to, and arrived pretty quick. I need to find a place for this in my home after my wedding because I love it so much.

Bolingbrook, IL | September 2026

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Nora E.

Drink Stirrers

We lost Hazel a few months before the wedding. Including her like this meant more than I expected. People who knew her noticed right away. It didn’t feel like a detail, it felt like she was part of the day.

Portland, OR | August 2025

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Bora K.

The Bar Package

This was my favorite wedding detail. I wanted our dog included without it feeling cheesy, and In Every Chapter nailed it. The illustration felt elegant, the products looked beautiful at the bar, and guests kept taking photos of them all night.

San Francisco, CA | December 2025

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Priya S.

The Bar Package

When the proof came in, I was obsessed. Mochi’s face on everything was perfect. We are framing the bar sign and honestly want to order more just to keep.

Chicago, IL | July 2025

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Megan L.

Custom Bar Package

The process was smooth, the proof was accurate, and everything arrived exactly as expected. It’s rare to have a vendor execute this cleanly from start to finish.

Lake Como, Italy | February 2025

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Rachel K.

Custom Cocktail Napkins

My husband questioned this purchase. He’s now the one telling everyone about it. Guests noticed, commented, and took extras. I was absolutely right to insist on this.

Austin, TX | September 2025

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Savannah J.

The Bar Package

Our dogs have big personalities and somehow that came through in the illustration. Guests loved it instantly.

Burlington, VT | June 2025

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Kayla J.

The Bar Package

Guests were asking where to order before the night even ended. The cups, stirrers, and matchboxes all became take-home pieces. It completely elevated the bar experience.

Atlanta, GA | June 2025

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Jon K.

The Goodies Package

I cried when I saw the proof. They captured exactly their expressions, the way they look at us. It still gets to me every time I see it.

Bay Area, CA | October 2026

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Simone B.

The Goodies Package

We wanted something bold and joyful, and this delivered. The illustration had personality without looking childish. The whole setup looked incredible in photos.

Denver, CO | August 2025

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Josey M.

The Bar Package

Our venue didn’t allow dogs, so this was how we brought them with us. Every time someone picked up a cup or napkin, they smiled. It felt like he was there in his own way.

Napa, CA | September 2026

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Allison C.

Custom Cocktail Napkins

Quality was excellent, turnaround was fast, and the illustration matched perfectly. It felt well worth it.

Minneapolis, MN | October 2025

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Bethany M.

The Full Celebration

Everything felt thoughtful and beautifully made. Our family loved it and we’ll keep these pieces forever.

Birmingham, AL | June 2025

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Grace N.

Custom Cocktail Napkins

Our dog is not the easiest to draw and somehow they made him look both accurate and adorable. Guests loved it and kept commenting all night.

Seattle, WA | July 2025

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The Morettis

Custom Bar Sign

The illustration was clean, restrained, and genuinely beautiful. It felt like something you would keep regardless of the wedding.

New York, NY | September 2026

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Taylor M.

Bar Package

We sent photos, got a proof quickly, and everything arrived beautifully. It was one of the easiest and most satisfying decisions we made during planning.

Phoenix, AZ | March 2025

Verified order

Sophie R.

The Bar Package

Winston has been part of every chapter of my life, and including him like this just felt right. Guests who know him immediately recognized him. It was incredibly meaningful.

Boston, MA | April 2025

Verified order

Zoe R.

Custom Cocktail Napkins

The illustration felt refined and intentional, not at all kitschy. It worked perfectly with our venue and aesthetic.

Brooklyn, NY | September 2025

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The Carpenters

The Bar Package

I initially thought this was a bit extra. I was wrong. It ended up being one of my favorite details of the entire wedding.

Kansas City, MO | December 2025

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Mia D.

The Bar Package

We had everything shipped internationally and it arrived perfectly. Our dog looked incredible and guests kept asking about it.

Florence, Italy | September 2025

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Nina O.

Bar Package (Gift)

I gifted this and the bride cried when she saw it. The dog looked perfect across everything. I will absolutely be ordering this again.

Houston, TX | January 2026

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Emma T.

Custom Cocktail Napkins

There’s a photo of a guest holding a napkin up to the light to look at it more closely. That says everything. The illustration was beautiful.

Santa Fe, NM | November 2025

All reviews

Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 70 reviews.

Checked our names and the drawing in the proof, then looked at the printed boxes when they arrived. The small details read clearly in person. That was the part I'd wondered about when choosing from a screen. Happy with them.

Custom Dog Matchboxes

I was halfway to skipping favors altogether. Settled on matchboxes because we'd happily use any extras for candles at home. The drawing is lovely, and I didn't feel we needed a big display or for every guest to take one for the choice to be worthwhile.

Custom Dog Matchboxes

Into the little dishes we already owned. Done. Thank goodness one wedding purchase didn't require three more purchases to display it.

Custom Dog Matchboxes

Scruffy chin survived being matchbox-sized. That was my main concern. Delighted with the tiny grump.

Custom Dog Matchboxes

We shortened our message after looking at the proof. Glad we did: the names and date are readable and the illustration has space. I hadn't realised how much I was trying to squeeze onto a small box.

Custom Dog Matchboxes

I'm the groom's mum. They had most of the wedding planned and I wanted to contribute without introducing another big decision. We chose these little boxes together. The couple approved the design, the boxes sat with the table settings, and a few relatives asked for a spare. A modest addition that felt like them. I've kept mine.

Custom Dog Matchboxes

Neatly presented. Artwork as approved. No complaints from me.

Custom Dog Matchboxes

The floppy ear made the cut. The entire family considers this essential information.

Custom Dog Matchboxes

Yep, that's definitely our dog. Happy customer.

Custom Dog Matchboxes

so pleased!! the portrait is such a good likeness

Custom Dog Matchboxes

These made me smile while I was doing the otherwise boring job of sorting table supplies.

Custom Dog Matchboxes

The illustration is well drawn and fit our terracotta and olive palette without trying too hard.

Custom Dog Matchboxes

Place settings sorted. These look so sweet beside the menus!

Custom Dog Matchboxes

one to use, one to keep, one 'just in case'. Apparently our dog is collectable now.

Custom Dog Matchboxes

We used the silly phrase we always say when he steals a seat. Seeing it printed made us both laugh.

Custom Dog Matchboxes

The drawing looks good against the simple background we chose. Glad we didn't add more wording.

Custom Dog Matchboxes

My partner was in charge of checking the artwork. He recognised our dog's very particular frown immediately.

Custom Dog Matchboxes

A friend who couldn't come to the wedding asked if we'd save her one. We did, obviously.

Custom Dog Matchboxes

Put them beside the guest book and people immediately started picking them up. Had some really sweet conversations about our dog because of these.

Custom Dog Matchboxes

She recognised him straightaway. Said the serious little mouth was perfect.

Custom Dog Matchboxes

Checked against menu: yes. Checked against tablecloth: yes. Checked against actual dog: he declined to participate. We love them anyway.

Custom Dog Matchboxes

Practical tip from our very organised photographer: reserve the bits you want photographed before anyone else gets to them. I put two boxes aside when the order arrived. Glad I did because by setup time I had forgotten half the things on my list. Lovely design, and now lovely photos of it too.

Custom Dog Matchboxes

A guest took one to another table to show the dog people. That happened more than once!

Custom Dog Matchboxes

The custom face made these feel like something from our wedding, rather than something bought for any wedding. That's what I was hoping for.

Custom Dog Matchboxes

There was room for the short phrase we wanted without shrinking the dog into a dot. Happy with that balance.

Custom Dog Matchboxes

I keep opening the drawer just to look at them lol

Custom Dog Matchboxes

wanted the matchbox photo with candles AND the sunset. dinner ran late. sun just went down anyway. lovely boxes but i had a very specific vision

Custom Dog Matchboxes

Asked four friends how to display the matchboxes. Got six bowl suggestions. I needed one answer, not a homewares committee.

Custom Dog Matchboxes

I appreciated that the team asked about our colors before starting. The result was cohesive.

Custom Dog Matchboxes

Good design, lovely portrait, easy favor to hand out. Would order again.

Custom Dog Matchboxes

We had a matchbox set aside for the detail photo. One. Designated. Matchbox. Someone opened it. There were other identical boxes right there and yes I know I could just swap them, but it was the principle.

Custom Dog Matchboxes

At our lake house reception, I watched a guest hold up the matchboxes to show someone across the table and point at Nugget. It happened at least five times that night. For our 75 person guest list, that's a lot of conversation starters.

Custom Dog Matchboxes

People asked about the dog rather than just taking a favour and moving on. I enjoyed those conversations.

Custom Dog Matchboxes

Small enough to put at each place, personal enough that people noticed. They worked very well for our reception.

Custom Dog Matchboxes

Looked good enlarged on screen, but I was interested in what would happen at actual size. You can still recognise Chester. We didn't add much text, which probably helped. Lovely little boxes and I'm looking forward to putting them out.

Custom Dog Matchboxes

From your dog's photo to your wedding day

  1. Order & upload

    Today

    Photos and details come after checkout.

  2. We hand-design

    3–5 business days

    A real artist, around your colors.

  3. You approve

    On your timeline

    Review your proof and ask for changes.

  4. We print & ship

    4–5 weeks

    Everything arrives together.

For peace of mind, order at least 10 weeks before your wedding.

Want the whole goodie set?

Complete set

The Goodies Package

The Goodies Package

Tote, coozie and matchbox, designed together as one set.

Tote, Coozie, Matchbox

from $1,295 · ~$17 per guest

See the Goodies Package

Common questions

Do I need to know exactly what I want before ordering?

Not at all. Checkout just locks in your package and guest count. Everything else (colors, text, design details, your vision) gets collected afterward through a short design form. If you have a clear idea of what you want, great. If you just know you want your dog involved and trust us to make it look good, that works too. We've done this 300+ times.

Will it actually look like my dog?

Yes, and we don't print until you're certain it does. That's the whole point of the Happiness Guarantee. You'll see a detailed proof before anything goes to production. If the ears are wrong, the coloring is off, or it just doesn't feel right, we revise it. As many times as it takes. We've illustrated everything from photogenic golden retrievers to camera-shy rescue mutts with complicated markings, and we get it right.

What does the 100% Happiness Guarantee mean?

It means we don't print until the illustration actually looks like your dog and you’re happy with the design proof. You'll get a detailed proof showing the portrait on every product in your order. If something's off, the markings, the expression, the color, the proportions, tell us and we'll fix it. No limit on revisions, no extra charge. We move to production only when you say it's right.

I'm worried it'll look cheesy. How do I know this will actually fit my wedding?

It's a fair concern, and it's the most common one we hear. The short answer is: look at the photos. Our work has been featured in Vogue Weddings and Brides. Couples with black-tie venues, minimalist aesthetics, and very particular taste have ordered from us and been happy.

The longer answer is that we design around your wedding, not around a generic "dog wedding" template. Your palette, your typography style, your vibe. We build the illustration and layout to match. The goal is always for guests to notice the detail and think "that's beautiful" before they realize it's a dog portrait

When should I order?

We recommend at least 10–12 weeks before your wedding. The timeline breaks down as: 5–7 days for illustration, 2–3 days for proofing, and 4–5 weeks for production and shipping. The more buffer you have, the more relaxed the proofing process is. If you're under 10 weeks out, reach out before ordering as we may be able to accommodate with rush processing.

What if I need my order sooner than 10–12 weeks?

Rush processing is available at checkout. It moves you to the front of the illustration queue and ships express. Email hello@ineverychapter.com if you need an exact timeline before ordering.

What photos should I send?

Clear, well-lit photos where we can see your dog's face and features. We'll send you specific guidance after you order, but phone photos work great—no professional shoot needed.