Custom Love Map
An illustrated map of your relationship, drawn from your own milestones and delivered as a print-ready file. Also called a Map of Us or an Our Love Story print, the title on your map is yours to choose.
$49 · digital download · 4–5 days · 4.9★ (120 reviews)
In short
A custom love map charts a couple’s relationship as an illustrated map. A road winds past the places that mattered, where you met, your first date, the proposal, the wedding, the homes, the pets, each labelled with its real place name and date. You send five to eight milestones; a draft comes back within 3 days; the finished file is a 300 DPI PDF in a 2:3 ratio that prints from 20×30 cm up to 60×90 cm.
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4.9★
120 reviews
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530+
maps illustrated
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3 days
to first draft
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300 DPI
print-ready file
Why it does not look generic
A custom digital illustration, not a template
Every map is composed for one story. Nothing is dropped into a pre-made layout.
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Your real places, illustrated
Name the places and they become their own illustrations rather than generic icons. Past maps have included The Alma pub in Crystal Palace, Adriatico’s Pizza in Columbus, halls of residence at Ohio State, a family camper-van business and the Cape Town hospital where a customer’s children were born.
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A draft before the files
You see the map and approve it before the final artwork is sent. Move a milestone, fix a date, add the detail you forgot. This is the step that makes it yours rather than a gamble.
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Files in 4–5 days
A first draft comes back within 3 days and the finished files usually within 4 to 5. Because it is a file rather than a parcel, that is the whole timeline: no shipping window stacked on top of it, and nothing to be delayed in transit.
Included
What comes with your map
- A print-ready 300 DPI PDF in a 2:3 ratio
- Your names and title, “Our Love Map”, “Map of Us” or your own wording
- Your milestones with real place names and dates
- Real named places illustrated, your pub, your campus, your wedding venue
- An optional handwritten-style note or inside jokes along the road
- Pets, children and vehicles included by name
- A draft to approve, with one round of revisions
- Printing and framing instructions
Not included
What it is not
- No physical print or frame is shipped. This is a digital file
- Personal use only; commercial resale is not permitted
Add a personal note
A handwritten-style message can be lettered into the map, and short lines or inside jokes can hang along the road as little pinned notes. One map carries “Can’t wait to marry you” and “Love your face” in the couple’s own words. It costs nothing extra, just send the wording.
Specification
One file, every size
The map is defined by its 2:3 ratio rather than a single fixed dimension, so the same file prints at desk scale and at gallery scale with no cropping.
| File | 300 DPI PDF, black and white |
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| Aspect ratio | 2:3, the file scales to any 2:3 size with no cropping |
| Exact sizes |
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| A4–A1 | A4–A1 also work. A-series paper uses a 1:√2 ratio, so a 2:3 poster prints with thin white borders on the left and right. |
| Turnaround | First draft in 3 days; finished in 4–5 days |
| Delivery | Digital download, made to order, nothing is posted to you |
Detail
What it looks like up close
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Printed at 30 × 45 cm in a thin black frame.
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Oak frame, soft daylight, the most requested styling.
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Detail at 300 DPI on matte art paper.
Reviews
From buyers who ordered this map
4.9 out of 5 from 120 reviews on Etsy · 96% five stars · 97% of buyers recommend it
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★★★★★
I love our Love Map. The drawings are so cute and Aliden was so easy to work with! We got our Map done within 2 business days, even after receiving some feedback! They incorporated feedback well and made a truly unique, and personalized gift for my husband. I am so excited for him to open it on our 1 year anniversary. Thank you!
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★★★★★
Ali was amazing from start to finish. She helped guide the process from the beginning and created a beautiful & creative design using the inspiration provided. The review process was wonderful as well; Ali accommodated the changes and tweaks perfectly. Ali was also very quick with the initial design and the final product. Could not be happier!
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★★★★★
I am so happy with this purchase, such a great wedding gift idea for friends/family. Aliden turned this around within 3 days and was able to draw the cabin and house to match how it looks in real life. I am so impressed and know this will be a cherished gift for years to come!
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★★★★★
I made the purchase on Thursday, and by Sunday I already had the downloadable file (with my adjustments included). She was also very accommodating regarding my suggestions. I haven’t printed the image yet, but she sends instructions with recommendations for printing and framing. 100% recommended!
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★★★★★
Very nice quality! Artist was able to match the look of my current house. Amazing work!
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★★★★★
I was so impressed with how this turned out, it is a pleasant reminder of all the major milestones we have accomplished in our lives in an illustrated timeline. I was also amazed at how accurate the illustrations were, they fit the activities or the features of the area we were in. Very nice gift to give to any loved one you have a history with. Aliden was also very easy to work with and answered any questions I had in a timely manner.
Questions
About the map
What is a custom love map?
A custom love map is a personalised illustration that charts a couple’s relationship as a map. A road winds through the places that mattered: where you met, your first date, the proposal, the wedding, the homes and the pets. Each one is labelled with its real place name and date. It is delivered as a print-ready file, so you choose the size and print it wherever you like.
What size is the file?
The file is a 300 DPI PDF in a 2:3 aspect ratio, so it scales cleanly to 20×30, 30×45, 40×60, 50×75 and 60×90 cm (8×12, 12×18, 16×24, 20×30 and 24×36 in). A4–A1 also work, but A-series paper is a 1:√2 ratio, so a 2:3 poster prints with thin white borders on the left and right.
Do I get a printed poster in the post?
No. This is a digital product. You receive files, not a parcel, which is why there is no shipping cost, no customs delay, and nothing that can arrive late or damaged.
How many milestones can I include?
Between five and eight. That is the range the layout is built for, and it is what reads cleanly at poster size, eight labelled stops is already a dense poster. If you have more moments than that, the map is better for choosing the eight that changed something than for fitting everything in.
Can you include our actual pub, campus or wedding venue?
Yes, name it and describe anything distinctive about it, and it becomes its own illustration instead of a generic building. Past maps have included The Alma pub in Crystal Palace, Adriatico’s Pizza in Columbus, the Taylor Tower and Bradley Hall halls of residence at Ohio State, a family camper-van business, and the maternity hospital in Cape Town where a customer’s children were born.
Can you include our pets and children?
Yes, by name, and by breed. Dogs, cats, babies and even a grandchildren family tree have all been part of previous maps.
Can you add a personal message?
Yes. A handwritten-style note can be lettered into the map, and short lines or inside jokes can be scattered along the road as little pinned notes. It is one of the most loved parts of the map and costs nothing extra, just send the words you want on it.