What is the design process?

With your first call or email, I ask questions about color, style and theme to get a better idea of how to express your vision. Then I put together papers, ribbons, font choices and other elements for you to look at during our initial meeting.

Together we will come up with a design for your invitations, discuss all the different pieces you will need and go over your budget. If you want to continue, I require a $25 sample fee (which will be applied to your total bill).

At our follow-up meeting, I will have 2-3 samples for you to look at. You can pick out the elements you like and make any wording or layout changes necessary (additional samples after this point are $10 each).

Next, I create proof for you along with the final quote. Once you have approved everything, I require a 50% payment to begin production. At our next meeting, your items will be delivered and the remaining balance is due by check or PayPal.

For out-of-area customers, the process is similar, except that it's all done by phone and e-mail. Samples, proofs and your finished items are shipped with shipping charges applied.

How long does the process take?

Design to delivery usually takes 8-12 weeks (depending on quantity, how complicated the design is and how quickly I get information and approval from you). Wedding invitations are mailed 8-10 weeks before the wedding, so you should contact me 4-6 months before your event date.

Can I request changes after I see the proof?

I will make as many changes as needed to ensure your invitations are just right. Simple wording changes will be emailed for you to proof. I won't start production until your final "ok" is given, and you are responsible for proofing all printed pieces for errors. Errors found after your "ok" may result in additional printing fees. If you request new style, layout or design after you view the samples or the proof, an additional fee of $10 per new sample or new proof will apply.

How much will this cost?

Costs vary by style, layout, size, type of paper used and how many elements you want (RSVP, reception card, thank-you cards etc.). Most wedding guides suggest 2% - 4% of your total budget. My invitations generally start at around $2.00 and go up from there but I can work within almost any budget. The price I quote will include everything needed to mail out your invitations (except postage). There is no extra charge for assembly.

Is there a minimum order?

No - you can order any quantity you need and you don’t need to order in multiples of 25, 50 or 100. Whether you want 23 invitations or 178 invitations, I can accommodate you.

What other services do you offer?

• Stamps on your response cards.  This way you won't need to take apart or open up each invitation to add the stamps. It's just a $10 fee per 100 invitations, in addition to the cost of stamps.
• Printing return address on the outer envelope flap.  The cost is 20 cents per envelope.
• Printing the return address AND mailing address on the outer envelope.  The cost is 30 cents per envelope plus a $5 set-up fee. The guest list must be sent to me in electronic form (Word document, Excel spreadsheet, etc.).
• Printing your address on the RSVP envelopes.  The cost is 25 cents per envelope.

What if I need extra invitations?

If there is room in my schedule and materials are available, I can produce small quantities of extra invitations relatively quickly (1-2 weeks). A $30 rush fee will apply in addition to the cost of the invitations.